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Edgetech UK launches TruPlas SDLEdgetech UK, a Quanex company, launches TruPlas SDL. This is a new Simulated Divided Lite system that gives more choice and greater rigidity. “The unique I-beam is designed to eliminate any potential twisting within the largest units,” says Alan Fielder, Edgetech’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “We knew this can be a problem with other box section or duplex systems so we engineered TruPlas SDL to overcome this issue.” The new TruPlas SDL system is available in three colours: black, grey and white. And there’s a full range of connecting keys. The cruciform clip anchors the I-beams in place to prevent rattling. TruPlas SDL also comes in two widths 18mm and 23mm to suit both 12mm and 16mm glass unit cavities.
Swisspacer is headline sponsor of the G-14 AwardsSwisspacer is sponsoring the G-14 Awards. The UK and Ireland’s No.1 warm edge spacer bar will be the latest headline sponsor at the G-Awards in London on Friday 21st November. Swisspacer Senior Vice President Marketing & Sales Manager, Peter Appel comments: “We’re delighted to be a headline sponsor of the G14 Awards. The awards recognise companies’ and individuals’ achievements over the past year. It’s a big accolade for finalists and winners.
Hospice appeal tops the £16,000 markMike Crewdson has completed his 200 mile coast-to-coast walk across the North of England in just ten days to raise more than £16,000 – almost double his original target - for St Ann’s Hospice in Manchester. Taking on the challenge in the memory of his late wife Rosemary Crewdson, Mike set out supported by colleagues from the window industry from St Bees on the Irish Sea on the second anniversary of her death on the 21st of May.
independent approved IBG providers namedFENSA has published its list of Approved Providers of Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs) a week before the deadline by which installers are compelled to provide, rather than simply offer, an IBG to every customer and HomePro, and its approved representative, IPWFI have both been included on that list. In a statement, FENSA reminds members not only of their new responsibility to provide IBGs without which they will not be issued with Building Regulations Compliance certificates, but also that they must use one of the providers on the organisation’s approved list, as others may not comply with the criteria required under the new regulations. Installers choosing HomePro or IPWFI IBGs will be issued with certificates without delay. “We are delighted that FENSA has cleared the air and removed any doubts about the new regulations and where installers stand with regard to this key element of the criteria under the changes to the Competent Persons Schemes Rules,” said Sean O’Keeffe, Chairman of the HomePro Group.
Deceuninck partners with VBHDeceuninck has announced a partnership with leading hardware supplier VBH. The two companies have developed the ideal hardware solutions for Deceuninck systems. VBH has tailored a number of complete PAS24 hardware packages for Deceuninck fabricators to help secure contracts or obtain Secured by Design accreditation if required. VBH has colour matched its greenteQ Hybrid door hinges in a number of RAL finishes to match Deceuninck’s Colour360 range. The hinge is also available in the eight standard colours. VBH’s range includes options for Deceuninck’s single and double doors, casement windows, Monorail and sliding patio door. VBH has produced a stunning 104-page hard back ring binder featuring the PAS24 package products and others to fit Deceuninck systems. Master fitter challenge finalists announced!The eight finalists of the FIT Show Master Fitter Challenge, organised in association with FENSA, have been chosen. Following a long and testing process undertaken by the assessors of GQA Qualifications, eight fitting teams have been selected from dozens of hopefuls to take part in the live finals on the first two days of The FIT Show. Competing on a specially constructed Pavilion four finalists each day will each be expected replace a bay window, install a residential composite door and fault-find a further resi-door under the strict scrutiny of a panel of GQA judges. Finalists will be marked up or down for their installation skills of course, but also a wide range of criteria such as health and safety and customer care considerations. Royal Seal of ApprovalA newly-developed specialist outreach centre for disabled children in Wokingham was officially opened by Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex on Tuesday 6th May - a cause which was supported in more ways than one by local company and Conservatory Outlet Dealer, TradeMark Windows. ‘Our House’, a project of registered charity Building For The Future (BFTF), offers facilities and community support to disabled children and their families. The admirable work of BFTF and its achievements with Our House were sealed with Royal approval when Prince Edward and Sophie visited the centre as part of their time in Berkshire – known as the Royal County - arranged to coincide with the Prince’s recent 50th birthday. ‘It gives me great pleasure to open this building, and I hope it is a wonderful place for children and families to be together,’ Prince Edward said as he unveiled the plaque. Origin launches biggest tv campaign to date‘Origin, a new species of door’ will make its TV debut, Sunday 1st June, during Dream Homes on Sky TV. Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of folding sliding doors, will be sponsoring the channel for three months, as part of the brand’s biggest television ad campaign to date. The campaign, which will be aired for the first time on Sky channel 246 and Virgin 265, depicts the origin and evolution of the door, using 10 second comical sketches, each showing how doors have progressed from the dark ages through to modern times. Tony Lloyd takes the double to become European and French Open Champion 2014Tony Lloyd, AKA @shortarmgolfer, takes the double as he wins both the European and French Open. Before this result Tony’s best placing had been 5th in any European Disabled Golf Association tour and he wasn’t expecting to win category 2 in the AA St. Omer, Open de France an EDGA PREMIER Series tournament. Tony won by an amazing 12 shots. This was quickly followed with winning the European title just two weeks later. Half of all home owners have requested cash-in-hand building workMore than 55% of all home owners have requested cash-in-hand building work to avoid paying VAT according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). White van women outnumber Polish tradespeople 3 to 1,The number of migrants working as builders and tradespeople in the UK has almost halved in the last four years, according to a new study into the make-up of the UK’s trades. Send The Glazine to a friend... Click Here |
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