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23rd March 2004
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Ultraframe has previewed its latest product, branded Litespace® at the Ideal Home Show. Litespace is a bay style extension with a glazed roof that gives direct access to the garden to add space and flood a room with light
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Top Connect is a new, frameless, glass and stainless steel canopy system for projecting individually designed, minimalist and translucent architectural features above the entrances to a wide variety and style of commercial property, retail premises and housing. The system is being distributed in the UK by Prefit
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Ultraframe has introduced a new range of Ultraselect changeable interior decorative strips for conservatories for 2004
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Duraflex has upgraded its range of PVCu Single and Double Residential Door Kits for the 65mm and 70mm Diamond Suites
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A solution developed by the Corby Windows Group cures a severe condensation problem in delegate accommodation at a busy conference centre
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When a number of prestigious flats on Bradman Row, Edgware, required their windows to be replaced, Eurocell fabricator Kingsbourne Windows of Luton was called upon to complete the installation
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One of Liverpool’s more palatial and striking restaurants has been designed by The Robin Clayton Partnership and makes elegant use of products supplied by HansenGlass in the construction of a feature staircase
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Nick Edmonds, with ten years experience as an Area Sales manager for HW Plastics is now also responsible for spearheading the company's Approved Installer Member Scheme
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Trade and commercial fabricator Sash UK has appointed 42 year-old Sean Cronin as its new National Sales Manager
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Quantal Conservatory Roofing Systems has appointed Ian Cocken as National Key Accounts Manager
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42 year old David Fozard, Managing Director of HW Plastics' fabricator Jade Windows (Brighouse) Ltd., will shortly be on his way to Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful countries in Central America.
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Profile 22 fabricator and installer Nolan uPVC raised hundreds of pounds for a children's hospital appeal during the official opening weekend of its new showroom in Cardiff
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www.mysmallbiz.co.uk is the small business website from BSI which contains comprehensive information on small business relevant standards for the Building and Construction industries
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PVCu extruder Veka plc has re-designed its UK website to include a new Marketing support service exclusively available to Veka customers
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Window hardware manufacturer, Securistyle, has been helping local police officers with their enquiries
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Eurocell has just run a number of intensive training courses for its staff at the company’s Pinnacle Roof Headquarters, run by Pinnacle Fabrications Manager, Matt Rick, and Pinnacle Development Manager Fraser Watt
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The total volume of construction output in 2003 rose by four per cent compared to the previous year. Overall new work rose over the same period, despite a decrease in the infrastructure and private commercial sectors. Repair and maintenance rose, with increases in all sectors. Output in the fourth quarter of 2003 rose by two per cent compared to the third quarter of 2003 in volume terms and by three per cent in current prices.
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Although there are those who say that insulating glass manufacturers do not need to employ a consultant to guide them through the complexities of the EN 1279 accreditation process, the recent experience of CEN Solutions Ltd suggests that many igu manufacturers and material suppliers do not agree
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The Council for Aluminium in Building has taken steps to clarify its views about proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations that are expected in 2005, following publication of the Government’s Energy White Paper last year
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'What about the future when the calls for even greater thermal efficiency grow ever louder, as no doubt they will?' asks Edgetech.
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PART L ARCHIVE

January 9th, 2004 saw one of the world's largest solar power plants in Neustadt, Germany join the grid. A total of 2 megawatts of environmentally friendly electricity will be generated over an area of some 70,000 m2 (7 hectares) – corresponding to the size of seven soccer fields. This is enough to continuously power 700 households.
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An Audible Sigh of Relief!
There was an audible sigh of relief at the close of proceedings at Glassex 2004 on Wednesday. Not the usual sigh of weary exhibitors looking forward to a return home and an early night, but the sound of companies that had taken the plunge in the face of some damning pre-show comments, and had seen their confidence rewarded. The organisers too, have reason to smile as the pre-audit figure of 9,045 was announced.

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Interbuild Awards Hit Century on Debut
Interbuild completed a stunning century when exactly 100 exciting innovations entered to do battle in the Show's inaugural New Product Awards.
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Focus on Glass for Internal Finishing at Glasstec04
glass technology live is to be presented from 9-13th November 2004 at glasstec in Düsseldorf. This 'glass pavilion' will be organised by Professor Stefan Behling, Director of the Building Technology Construction Institute of Stuttgart University and a partner of Sir Norman Foster’s London-based architect’s office.
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New safety regulations covering working at height are going to make their mark on a great many industry sectors. Construction is a key area, which will directly have a major impact on the window and glazing worlds. Mike Baldwin, training manager at the Health & Safety Training Academy, looks at some of the issues facing the window industry.
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Alcoa's Home Exteriors facility in Gaffney, S.C. is receiving two safety honours this month for excelling in workplace safety and health during 2003.
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A new tool to help 'seal the deal' for both conservatory fabricators and retailers has been produced by Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems.
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Eurocell Profiles has updated its literature for the Pinnacle Bespoke Conservatory Roofing System.
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Carl F Petersen has announced that, as part of the Secured by Design scheme, the company has been accredited to display the SBD logo
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A continuous improvement programme, aimed at ensuring Winlock Security Ltd constantly employs the latest technology and manufacturing techniques, has been enhanced with the award to Winlock of the latest quality upgrade to BS. EN. ISO 9001 /2000.
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Eurocell Ultimate 70mm window system fabricator, Atcost Windows, based in Liphook Hampshire, has announced the continuing success of the company’s New Build department
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STR, a new conservatory roofing fabricator in Scotland, has completed a review of roofing systems and chosen Ultraframe
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Scientists are developing a radical new approach to building construction, helped by the Pilkington Energy Efficiency Trust (PEET), which has the potential to drastically cut heating energy costs.
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On 19th January the Government published for consultation its draft National Allocation Plan setting out how greenhouse gas emission allowances will be allocated to the operators of UK installations for the first phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, which runs from 2005 to 2007.
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Every year UAP, the UK supplier of decorative door furniture, runs its Easter Egg promotion and each year the promotion gets bigger and bigger.
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Network Veka is backing its associate Professor Brian Cunningham in a world record bid to make the first ever kite-powered crossing of the Gobi Desert.
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Glass Recycling UK Ltd (GRUK), the independent glass recycling company, has invested over £1.2 million in new glass colour separation technology to increase the amount of glass that can be used for recycling
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Features now archived include:
Horst Mertes discusses the role of IT centralisation in todays glass business

Designers must now comply with regulations to limit solar overheating in buildings, as Paul Littlefair of BRE explains.

Dave Frost on the implications of CE Marking to the sealed unit manufacturer:

Phil Mundell on what Part M means to the Door Manufacturer;

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While lower than last year (10.703) – which was also a drop on the year before – the attendance was commendable given the size of the show, and the number of distractions that were available to the potential visitor. There was also a feeling that visitors were spending more time in the halls, a testament to the Glassex Challenge, and an informative Seminar Programme.

There were also some positive reports from exhibitors new and old which can be seen here. All this combined with suggestions of a return of some of the major systems companies next year, meant that we can look forward to Glassex 2005, with rather more optimism than was first thought.

Meanwhile, the G 04 Awards scheme is building up a head of steam with the announcement that glass giant Pilkington Glass has signed up as a sponsor to the event, bringing the total of sponsors to nine. On line entry is available now at www.g-awards.com.

Tony Higgin, Publisher
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK

MagHansen Gives Expression to Greenside Place
A prestigious new office development in the heart of Edinburgh has offered MagHansen an opportunity to showcase a full array of its capabilities in terms of delivering a package of curtain walling and other high performance glazing solutions
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Glassex 2004 Confounds the Doubters as Exhibitors Report yet Another Successful Year
Some would call it a success against all odds, particularly those who read more this year into the annual churn of exhibitors. But to the vast majority of customers who did host stands at Glassex 2004, the fact that it was yet another excellent event – borne out by the many enthusiastic comments heard throughout the show – was really all that mattered.
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A Dozen get their Hands Dirty in the Live Action of the Glassex Challenge
In what quickly became a highlight of this year’s Glassex visitors witnessed a dozen teams challenging each other, the clock and a band of skilled judges at Glassex 2004, as they took the Glassex Challenge to prove themselves the Glassex Installation Team of the Year.
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Low Cost Manufacturing Opens Doors to Higher Profits at Laird
Laird’s Chief Executive, Peter Hill, commenting on the results, said: '2003 was a year of significant progress, with earnings per share up 25% despite the adverse translation effects of exchange rate movements. We are expanding into related market sectors with good growth potential and we will continue with our programme of making bolt-on acquisitions.'
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Structura Sets up Planned Maintenance Division
A new Planned Maintenance division headed by Leroy Graham, 47, has been set up by Structura Special Projects, specialists in the repair and replacement of curtain wall facades, windows and doors. Of particular interest to facilities and building managers, the new division has won a contract to maintain atria glazing, screens and doors of a high-profile government building in central London, and is maintaining the front entrance doors and rear doors of an office building in Ashford, Middx.
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Halo Fabricator Doubles Production with new Factory
A Scarborough based trade fabricator experiencing unprecedented growth is celebrating the completion of an ambitious expansion project. SWC Trade Frames Limited, one of WHS Halo's most successful UK fabricators, has added a new 57,500 sq ft site to its current window, door and conservatory operation in North Yorkshire.
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Synseal Customer Celebrates Large New Build Contracts
Hertfordshire based Crystal Clear (Manufacturing) Ltd, has used Synseal Extrusions’ roofs in its conservatories for three years. Producing 1000+ frames and 2000+ sealed units a week means that Crystal depends on its suppliers for a reliable service, something Synseal delivers according to Martin Manning, Crystal’s Director of Sales.
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Pechiney - 2003 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Pechiney announces earnlngs from operations in the fourth quarter of 2003 of Euro 66 million, down Euro 5 million from the fourth quarter of 2002, and up Euro 8 million from the third quarter of 2003. Net result for the fourth quarter was a loss of a 443 million as a result principally of impairment charges and other one-off charges.
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PPG Reports Strong Earnings, Cash Flow in Fourth Quarter
PPG Industries reported on January 15th fourth quarter net income of $122 million, or 71 cents a share, including an aftertax charge of $8 million, or 5 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligation under the asbestos settlement agreement reported in May of 2002. Sales were $2.18 billion..
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Celsius Offers Hot Prospects to New Recruits
Twelve months on, sales of Celsius performance glass continue to far exceed expectations resulting in K2 Glass Ltd having to increase its workforce by more than 25%.
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Vitro Continues Positive EBITDA trend in 4Q03
Vitro S.A, de C.V, one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced on 17th February 4Q03 and 2003 year end un-audited results. For the quarter, Vitro posted a 57.0 percent and a 24.1 percent YoY increase in consolidated EBIT and EBITDA respectively..
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Six and a Half Million Metres of Laminated Profiles
PVCu profile lamination specialist Profoil Ltd produced six and a half million metres of foiled profile lengths in 2003. The Kettering based company has been offering a dedicated lamination service, to the industry since 1996, and now runs four lines, supplying systems companies and conservatory roof companies nationwide.
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Bespoke Vehicles for Sliders
When was the last time you loaded or unloaded a patio door? Occasionally large windows or doors can be a struggle to load on smaller vehicles. ‘For patio doors – especially in large numbers – this is always the case,’ said Sliders UK’s director Mike Spain. ‘Right from the start we specified 7.5 tonne drop well trucks with ramps – modified Luton vans were never going to be suitable or big enough for us.’
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GL@ZINE SPECIAL FEATURES

Where are the Composite Doors?
Why are some companies still not using composite doors? Is it because they prefer panel doors? Is it because they do not look good? Is it because they like Toe & Healing? No, the answer is that most of the companies still believe that you cannot have a good composite door at a reasonable price and delivered within a reasonable time scale.
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