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TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEER
profine UK is looking to appoint a Technical Service Engineer to its existing and well established technical team, with a remit to support both new and existing customers in accordance with the corporate objective.
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Ritec International, pioneers in 'non-stick' surface treatments, have appointed Deborah Beeley as their Business Development Executive.
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New manager for Gimav, the Italian Manufacturers’ Association of Machinery, Accessories and Special Products for Glass Processing.
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PVC-U and PVC-UE manufacturer Kestrel’s new business development manager for the North East is looking forward to a period of growth in his region.
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Catherine Wall has been appointed to the BRE Group Board as a Non-Executive Director. She replaces Chris Earnshaw who took up the role of BRE Group Non-Executive Chairman earlier this year.
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SFS intec has expanded its Total Support hinge van sales team to provide systems suppliers,
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AluK (GB), manufacturer of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems, has appointed Stephen Watkins as the company’s Building Information Modelling (BIM) Coordinator.
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Building products distributor Magden is strengthening its management team as the company readies itself for further growth.
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IG Doors has recruited Sharon Berry to spearhead sales of its new trade range Truedor in Wales and the South West.
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Roof manufacturer Ultraframe is known for its market-changing new product development strategy but to further enhance the sales opportunity for its network partners
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Ritec International, pioneers of durable ‘non-stick’ surface technologies, will launch the new ClearShield Eco-System™ at this year’s FIT Show.
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Quickslide is getting quicker than ever at the FIT Show where visitors can test their skills as a Formula 1 driver and even win daily prizes with its F1 racing simulator competition.
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Amongst the most interesting new products to be featured on the Rehau stand at FIT is a flush fitting casement window in the Rehau Total70 range.
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Emmegi UK are calling it the aluminium sector’s best kept secret. The Atla Coop Itaca Solution NC controlled crimping machine, which they distribute exclusively in the UK,
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The GGF Group is “fit and ready” to make the most of The FIT Show .At the show the GGF Group will have an 85m2 space in Hall 2, Stand No. 264.
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Following the success of The Triple Glazing Question at the Ricoh Arena in April, Edgetech UK, a Quanex company, is bringing an impressive line-up of speakers and seminars to FIT Show.
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Following the success of the first Master Fitter Challenge at FIT Show 2013, this year’s competition has attracted even more applications from installers willing to have their individual knowledge and practical skills put to the test.
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Leading roof manufacturer
Ultraframe will once again use the FIT Show to reveal its latest product innovation
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The team from CENSolutions, the consultancy and test facility for the window, door and glazing industries, will be available to offer advice and support to visitors to the Wintech stand
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Returning to the FIT Show for a second year as part of the FIT For Business seminar, sales guru Paul Clifton will once again be sharing his wealth of knowledge
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Visitors to this year’s FIT Show are being encouraged to step inside and enter the PatioMaster Living Room. In a first for the leading patio door manufacturer,
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Grady Joinery is one of the largest and most versatile suppliers of high-end windows and doors operating in the UK and Ireland, with a large,
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More and more major industry players are giving FIT Show a major boost by making it the launch pad for unveiling new products, initiatives and other events.
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Grouphomesafe’s presence at the FIT Show in June is all about bringing ‘hardware to life’ according to Group Marketing Director Will Butler.
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Installers visiting the ISO Chemie stand (380) at the FIT Show 2014 are being offered the chance to try out its high performance foam sealants for free.
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Safedoors will be teasing visitors to this year’s FIT Show with the unveiling of two door styles from its brand new door range, to be launched later this summer.
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Long term strategic partners Dow Corning and Geocel Ltd will present the latest developments in glazing sealant technology at the forthcoming FIT show.
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This year the Fit Show plays host to the Marketing Village. It brings together Purplex Marketing and Insight Data to showcase the latest marketing thinking,
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From its impressive double-decker stand 216 at the FIT Show, the rebranded MASCO UK Window Group will be showcasing the full breadth of its product,
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GlassParts. co. uk, online suppliers of tools, fittings and consumables to the glass, window & architectural industries,
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First time FIT Show exhibitors WinmacUK Limited are looking forward to showing their full range of Aluminum and PVC-u processing window machinery.
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Telford-based hardware manufacturer, Easyfit Hardware Ltd, and its recently acquired sister company, Winlock,
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Balls2 Marketing, PR and marketing agency with its foundations in glazing and construction launches its new dedicated social media service at FIT Show 2014. It will host an informative social media seminar as part of the FIT for Business Seminar Programme.
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Deceuninck has doubled the size of its stand this year because it has more than twice as much to show in 2014.
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Swisspacer's seminar on energy efficiency at the FIT Show is on Wednesday 11th June at 2.30pm. The seminar, entitled “A+ and after: the Ultimate in Energy Saving” features a star-studded group of panellists.
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Glass Systems, the independent sealed unit manufacturer, is encouraging fabricators and installers to visit their FIT Show stand to take advantage of two ‘not to be missed’ product discounts.
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Technoform Glass Insulation will be showcasing their new bendable warm edge spacer at the FIT Show in June. Keen to promote the benefits of the TGI®-Spacer M to IGU manufacturers,
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The NSG Group, manufacturer of Pilkington glass in the UK, will be exhibiting its latest innovations in high performance glass at the 2014 FIT Show.
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Stuga will tell uPVC window and door fabricators visiting The FIT Show how they can make their life easier not only with innovative automation but with a real in-depth service back-up.
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Door-Stop is set to divide FiT Show visitors again with another split stand at the main entrance,
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Climatec Windows prepare to make their exhibition bow at The FIT Show where they will unveil the newly launched ‘Calibre’ profile system.
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Dempsey Dyer’s second appearance at the FIT Show coincides with a refresh of Inspire, the consumer facing brand designed to help installers communicate the benefits of Dempsey’s product range to homeowners.
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After a very successful first year at the FIT show, machinery specialist Emmegi UK is back with a bigger stand in a prime position in Hall 1.
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Illbruck has launched their campaign to make sure that all A and A+ rated windows are installed with a system that keeps the heat in and energy costs down.
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Stoke-on-Trent fabricator UK Window Systems has just announced its plans for this year’s FIT Show.
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Hardware specialist Winkhaus UK will be showcasing a range of modern door locking systems at the FIT Show in June.
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Prefix Systems, conservatory roof manufacturer, will be exhibiting at the FIT Show, and promises to show off a wide range of inventive products for the conservatory and glazed extension market,
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At the 2014 FIT Show in June, Bohle Ltd will be taking a lead from their easy to remember stand number,
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Solidor will once again be exhibiting front of house with an extended and feature packed island stand including two new revolutionary doors,
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Promac, supplier of machinery, service, spares and tools, is returning to the FIT show this year to exhibit the new and completely revolutionary SL4FF Seamless Quad Welder from Graf Synergy.
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One company beginning to make plans for this year’s FIT Show is Haffner and Murat. Dave Thomas, the company’s Managing Director, said,
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profine Group has become a new corporate partner for the German first federal league (Bundesliga) football club 1.FSV Mainz 05.
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| G14 Awards |
Has your company performed to exceptional standards within the last year? Are you developing new products that push the industry forward? Have you demonstrated excellence within your field, perhaps with a new initiative, training programme or in customer service? If so, you should enter the G14 Awards
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| Exhibitions |
Apeer Doors has hailed its first ever mainland consumer show an outstanding success.
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As new figures show that more than half of homeowners admit to paying tradesmen in cash in order to avoid VAT, a practice that is costing the Treasury £2 billion per year, the Build Show
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Once again glasstec will live up to its role as the leading international trade fair for the glass industry in 2014.
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CENSolutions, the consultancy and test facility for the window, door and glazing industries, has announced its presence at the Trading Standards Institute Conference
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According to Tony Chadwick, Managing Director of the Trojan Group, the flag hinge is one of the most overlooked pieces of security door hardware.
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A roof window supplier is celebrating the successful launch of its latest product, which is helping builders achieve better margins. LB Roof Windows recently added the Aurora range to its portfolio of products and is experiencing strong demand for it.
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North West based fabricator, Lancashire Trade Frames are now producing a range of aluminium bi-folding doors.
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Smart Architectural Aluminium has launched a new range of finishes to complement its range of colour options. In addition to the company’s Naturals range of standard finishes and its bespoke Sensations options,
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Reynaers highly versatile curtain wall system now offers an improved range of style variants with the introduction of the newly enhanced CW 50 range.
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The benefits of Sheerframe’s composite door profiles can be summed up in a simple countdown: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
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Fabricators and installers seeking the wow factor for their customers will welcome the news that Eurocell has extended its innovative Skypod® skylights range.
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| Fabricator Focus |
Romford’s Crystal Windows is one of the South East’s largest manufacturers and installers of PVCu windows and doors and since changing over to Liniar systems for its profile, the team at Crystal has seen business soar.
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uPVC, timber and aluminium installer The County Group has embarked on the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy and joined the Conservatory Outlet Network of Dealers.
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Mila is celebrating after its latest round of independent market research showed that product quality is now the single most important factor for fabricators when choosing a hardware supplier.
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Fabricator UK Window Systems is set to establish a One Stop Shop in Stoke to meet all of its trade customers’ window and door buying requirements.
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Trade fabricator, Rapid Frame Ltd, has celebrated a year of using Kenrick’s market leading Excalibur window locking system with record sales and a major order for a new product.
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Pioneer Trading has announced that all its SynerJy and Signature window products from now on will be fitted as standard with the new Yale Blade security lock
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Deceuninck is holding a series of Customer Days with its fabricators. The events bring Deceuninck and its customers together with their customers and prospects.
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Fabricator Bison Frames is celebrating a strong start to 2014: sales are up 40% on the same period last year. Mark Tetley, Bison’s Managing Director said,
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Leading building products manufacturer Kestrel has scored a new signing in Scotland. The building products company has added newly expanded Colin Tough Joinery in Aberdeenshire to its team of distributors.
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There’s nothing quite like the security of working with a company who shares the same ethos and operates in a similar way, which is why Sash UK, with its long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and quality is applauding its excellent working relationship with the Trojan Group.
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Hardware distributor, Window Ware has strengthened its partnership with Yale Door and Window Solutions by introducing to its portfolio the revolutionary new Yale Blade window lock.
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Tradelink, manufacturer of windows, doors, sealed units and conservatories, recently presented its latest donation to long supported charity, the Fenland Area Community Enterprise Trust (FACET).
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For a project that required only the finest in terms of product quality and craftsmanship, frameXpress Ltd was the preferred window and door supplier for a commercial college project in Cambridgeshire.
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Metal Technology window, door and curtain walling products have been installed at the City View office scheme in Aberdeen. The scheme,
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The owner of a terraced home in Ilkley has achieved her goal of creating an authentic looking property, thanks to the installation of sliding sash style windows, from Ilkley Windows and Conservatories.
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Commercial manufacturer, Select Windows has helped to transform the town of Brownhills in the West Midlands with the completion of a multi-million pound regeneration project for social housing provider whg (Walsall Housing Group).
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As a £2billion fund extension to the coalition’s school building programme has been announced, P C Henderson,
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AluK window and door systems have been specified for the regeneration of Shakespeare House, Hackney, London,
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Metal Technology's infinitely recyclable products have helped the UK's first "marine academy" to achieve its goal of minimising its carbon footprint while meeting or exceeding all the environmental legislation that relates to an Academy.
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Notifications of replacement windows and doors in domestic properties in the first quarter of 2014 are up 8.4%* on the same period last year, says FENSA. This represents the best January, February and March since 2011.
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House building remains the main driving force behind UK construction growth, with private housing activity rising for the 13th consecutive month, according to the latest figures from industry analysts Glenigan.
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Many small and medium sized construction businesses could vastly improve their online safety and subsequently their reputation if they made cyber security more of a priority. According to new data from the government’s Cyber Security Tracker 25% have suffered from a virus, Trojan,
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| Glass |
There are many options available to determine the acoustic performance of glass; however, none of them achieve the same level of detail and commercial support, as the Acoustic Calculator in Guardian Glass UK’s business support programme – Guardian Plus.
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Independent research and design specialist Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) has further expanded its extensive product testing and chemical analysis services for the glass supply chain as it continues to achieve independent audit success.
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The British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation has through its Women in Manufacturing initiative, signed up to Government’s Compact agreement to encourage female participation in technology and engineering.
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One of the UK’s largest sealed unit manufacturers, the Glass Systems Group, has opened a new 40,000 sq ft factory in Peterborough and despite being open less than a month,
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Birmingham-based Glass Express Midlands Limited has purchased additional equipment to increase its capacity to gas fill insulated glass (IG) sealed units to meet the growing demand for more thermally efficient double and triple glazing.
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AGC, supplier of glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components,
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Profile 22 fabricator and installer Burbage Custom Windows has invested in a new Haffner SBA-2 PVC-U machining centre.
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| Awards/Standards |
Security conscious fenestration system suppliers, Kestrel Aluminium,
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XtremeDoor, the new high performance composite door, from Vista was recently put through a tri of rigorous tests to see how weather resistant,
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More guarantees...more IBGs...more certification... once again, the window and door industry in England and Wales is undergoing major changes in regulations on standards and guarantees.
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Pioneer Trading has added two more quality assurance labels to its already extensive portfolio of official accreditations.
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The Cornwall Glass Group partnered with Bohle for further specialist training of the different types of sliding door systems which Bohle offer.
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GGF Training has recently updated its website with the FENSA Homepage on the site now linking customers to the FENSA
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Architectural aluminium glazing systems specialist, Technal, has launched a range of Building Information Modelling (BIM) components through BIMstore to make specification of its façade,
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The GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has now published the new Standard for “The Specification and Installation of Fire-Resistant Barriers containing Glass for Resistance against the passage of Fire and Products of Combustion.”
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HOPPE (UK), is pleased to bring to the market the latest literature to support its Stainless Steel range of pull handles ‘The Stainless Steel Collection’.
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Everything you have ever need to know about running a joinery and woodworking business is now available in paperback and at a key industry event this month.
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A marketing director exchanged her business suit for a running vest to take part in her first charity run. Helen Cooper, of Selco Builders Warehouse,
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22 miles, 1416 lengths or the equivalent of the English Channel. Whichever way you choose to say it, that’s what Frances Lloyd,
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Setting out tomorrow (Wednesday) on his 192 mile charity walk to raise money for a Manchester hospice and within reach of his £10,000 target Emplas’ Mike Crewdson,
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Following last year’s hugely successful GM Fundraising Hope 66 charity cycle ride across America, the team has chosen to undertake a shorter ride to
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Wayne Rogerson, Joint Managing Director of CENSolutions, will be embarking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in June this year
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First rise in inflation for 10 months but interest rates hold steady
As expected inflation rose in April for the first time in 10 months, although because the likely primary reason for doing so is based on transport costs over the late Easter holiday, it is unlikely to bring about any rise in interest rates just yet. You can read more here.
We have an update from the GGF on the EU implemented Consumer Rights Directive which comes into force on June 13th, and means that every company has to change their Term and Conditions to fall in line. Read more here
GMF have announced that the total amount raised from their various events and initiatives has passed the £1m mark (read more here), while FIT Show have announced that the newly formed MADi charity will be their principal charity for this year. You can read more about these two very worthy causes here.
Elsewhere we are informed that Mila has joined the set of headline sponsors for the G 14 Awards, which so far include the GGF, St Gobain, Veka Uk, and Swisspacer with more to follow. You can read what Richard Gyde, Mila’s MD, has to say about this year’s scheme here.
Last but not least, we have news from Veka, regarding their latest phenomenon, Colin’s Angels. You can read more here.
I hope you enjoy this week’s issue.
Please send all your news stories to news@the-glazine.com or should you wish to contact me directly
tony@the-glazine.com
Tony Higgin
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Dear Tony
Roy Frost's letter of 13th May demonstrates much of what is wrong with our industry.
Triple glazing is not a better option, unless there is at least 44mm sealed units, and those marketing it should be telling the truth, not seeking to make money out the situation. The consumer should be properly advised that the "instinctive" feel "that 3 panes are better than 2" is contrary to fact, as I am sure the majority of the industry who carry on their business with honesty and integrity will point out.
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Dear Tony
I agree with Justin Furness’ comments in his letter in last week’s Glazine (14.05.14). The industry’s focus is on keeping heat in the home in winter, but just like conservatories we also need to look at how we keep our buildings cool in summer.
According to a report by the Met Office, our summers are getting drier and hotter. The heat wave of 2003, which resulted in 2,000 excess deaths in the UK alone, they say will become the norm by the 2040s across Europe. Our buildings need to adapt to keep the heat out in summer.
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This Week's News
UK inflation rises for first time in 10 months in April
Inflation rose in April for the first time in 10 months, but as the increase was partly due to a late Easter holiday, which pushed up transport costs, it was unlikely to alter interest rate expectations.
Official data also showed that growth in house prices eased in March, potentially tempering concerns about a bubble brewing in the property market although some more up-to-date surveys have shown prices picking up again.
The consumer price index rose more than expected to an annual rate of 1.8 percent in April, from 1.6 percent in March, which had been its lowest level in more than four years, the Office for National Statistics ONS said.
It was the first rise in the CPI since June 2013 and above a Reuters poll forecast for inflation of 1.7 percent in April.
Sterling hit a 16-month high against the euro and rose against the dollar before giving up much of its gains as market expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates in about a year's time remained largely intact.
The opposition Labour party jumped on Tuesday's figures, saying they showed the government's complacency about the "cost of living" crisis facing many Britons as wage growth has lagged inflation.
Economists however saw little change in price pressures.
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All contracts must change
With the incoming Consumer Rights Directive coming into force on 13th June 2014, every Company must change their contract of terms and conditions by 13th June 2014. To help companies cope with the new legislation the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has now published revised Model Terms and Conditions of Contract, plus Guidance on implementation of the EU Consumer Rights Directive for both GGF Members and non-Members.
The EU Consumer Rights Directive (CRD) is being implemented in the UK on the 13th June 2014. This is entirely separate legislation from the Consumer Rights Bill which is now due to be implemented in Summer 2015. The Government signed up to the CRD over three years ago.
The Directive is being implemented via legislation known as The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. The main issues are:-
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GM Fundraising celebrates 15 years and £1,000,000 raised with Hope House
GM Fundraising, the industry’s charity of choice, is pleased to celebrate its 15th year of working with Hope House Children’s Hospices. This is a double celebration, as the charity can also reveal that together they have reached the fantastic milestone of £1,000,000 raised.
On 10th May a celebratory lunch was held at Hope House’s Sandstone Centre in honour of this achievement. Refreshments were provided by hospice volunteers, before speeches from Hope House’s Chair of Trustees, Barbara Evans, CEO Andy Goldsmith and former CEO David Featherstone, praising the team’s efforts and providing some gentle ribbing of Founder Gary Morton – a mark of the close relationship between the two organisations.
The day ended with the unveiling of a new plaque and artwork commissioned by a local artist (provided free of charge). The plaque is the first and only one of its kind to feature in the hospice due to its home from home nature. Each team member present was presented with a replica of the print to take home and thanked individually for all their contributions.
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Hair flicks, high kicks and... valuable advice on building a better business!
Meet 'Colin's Angels'
The Veka UK Group is sending its most tenacious team of trouble shooters to this year's FIT Show to speak to visitors about building a more successful business.
Pay a visit to stand 150 to meet 'Colin's Angels' and benefit from their advice on everything from marvellous marketing to successful sales and commercial contracts.
Sales and Marketing Director Colin Torley explains: “Here at The Veka UK Group, we're incredibly proud of the products we provide - but we also offer an extremely high level of service.
“We're keen to help and advise on all sorts of topics to help customers (old and new) build their businesses even further with The Veka UK Group.
“We thought it would be a bit of fun to introduce the team in a 'Charlie's Angels' style to illustrate that they really are proactive problem-solvers!”
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Announcing Modus
Eurocell has announced Modus®, the UK’s first fully integrated window and door system, available with three stunning sash design options.
The contemporary style of Modus® is distinctly different to existing chamfered and ovolo profile systems that make up the UK market, most of which were designed over 10 years ago.
A £3m investment by Eurocell has created a new aesthetic which offers a higher specification window and still delivers significant cost savings for fabricators.
The UK’s first 75mm six/seven-chamber profile delivers optimum energy efficiency. And 28mm and 44mm bead options enable a wider choice of both double and triple glazing specifications to be used. The result is a U-value of 0.7 from a standard argon gas-filled triple glazed unit, without the need for expensive, esoteric-specification glazing units, and a 1.1 U-value achievable from double-glazed units. Enabling lower-specification glazing units for equivalent performance means fabricators can reduce their glazing costs by up to 27 per cent*.
Modus® is a fully integrated system, which means it enables eight window and door types to be made from a single system – again helping fabricators achieve significant cost savings in terms of stockholding and production efficiencies.
The standard rebate sash, slim rebate and fully flush sash styles offer Eurocell customers an unrivalled aesthetic and range of design options compared to traditional PVC-U systems.
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FIT names MADi as show’s chosen charity
MADi Fundraising, A special charity fund set up by window and door industry people, has been chosen as the principal charity for the FIT Show 2014.
Among other activities, FIT has donated a special stand for the charity to raise awareness among visitors and the show’s Gala Dinner will host a fundraising casino sponsored by Solidor.
MADi was launched by three Hope 66 riders, Solidor Group MD Gareth Mobley, Window Widgets owner Dan Gil and Universal Arches MD Leon Day, after Dan’s youngest daughter Maddie was diagnosed with bone marrow failure shortly after they returned from the charity US cycle marathon.
Funds raised by MADi at the event will be passed to the Anthony Nolan Trust, which supports bone marrow and stem cell donations for people with blood cancers and similar disorders, and other fund-raising events are already planned for the near future.
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Mila becomes headline sponsor at G-14 Awards
Mila has just announced that it has become a headline sponsor of this year’s G-14 Awards, which will take place at the Hilton Park Lane on Friday 21 November.
Mila has been a supporter of the G-Awards for many years, and was the proud winner of the Component Supplier of the Year Award in both 2011 and 2013.
In announcing its sponsorship, Mila’s Managing Director Richard Gyde said: “The G-Awards recognise and reward much of what is good about our industry - innovation, customer service, achievement and dedication and obviously we’re delighted to be able to support that.
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Significant rise in IBG requests
After reporting recently that a massive 80% of companies contacted regarding their Insurance Backed Guarantee (IBG) arrangements had no knowledge of the impending changes to mandatory IBG requirements for installers, HomePro says that the message seems to be getting through, albeit slowly.
HomePro had revealed earlier that, instead of discussing its popular IBG policies, its staff found themselves informing installers about the changes that will compel every member of Competent Person Schemes to give their customers financial protection on every installation. It is no longer an option simply to offer an IBG – every homeowner must be given one for every installation.
The company, one of the largest providers of IBGs in the UK with more than 1,000,000 policies issued insuring more than £3.5billion worth of home improvements in the UK, is now engaged in an extensive campaign in a bid to ensure that its products were understood as the new rules become mandatory on 6th June this year.
“Now,” says Homepro’s Head of Compliance Jim Keane, “installers do seem to be getting the message about the changes, which may prevent their ability to issue self-assessment certificates. When we set out on our campaign to promote HomePro products as the deadline approached, we found that eight out of ten of the installers we contacted had no knowledge of the imminent changes, which also include new rules regarding the MTC card holder’s abilities in domestic window and door installation and surveying.”
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Reducing external condensation – not performance – with launch of View Clear
Saint-Gobain Glass has taken another major step forward in glass coating technology with the launch of SGGViewclear – offering strong anti-condensation protection and best in class WERS performance.
SGGViewclear is an innovative coating deposited through state of the art magnetron coating sputter technology. The coating is designed to keep the external glass pane temperature above the dew point, helping to prevent condensation from forming. The result is a high-performance glazing solution that maintains excellent visibility through the window by significantly reducing the number of days affected by condensation.
SGGViewclear has a unique position in the market having been designed so that fabricators and installers can sell the benefits of an anti-condensation solution but also maintain strong thermal performance. This is achieved by minimising the solar heat degradation arising from a coating on face 1 of the IGU.
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