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6th April 2004
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Fenestration engineer, MagHansen has introduced an extensive range of solutions for vertical and inclined glazing
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Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd has developed a new friction stay to help fabricators meet the increasingly stringent building regulations for easy cleaning and egress
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As part of its constant undertaking to develop products suited to the changing demands of building design and performance, Pilkington has developed new 23mm Pilkington Pyrostop fire resistant glass
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Bohle now offers a full range of diamond wheels for use across a broad spectrum of glass processing applications
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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 from 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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High performance aluminium windows supplied by Beaufort Secure Design form part of the demanding specification for a new sports hall and complex at Cheam School
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It looked simple enough: Renovate three buildings and build a new one. But these weren’t just any buildings. They flank ancient Barretstown Castle and serve as part of the realm of the Barretstown Gang Camp, an organisation founded by actor Paul Newman
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While replicating the windows on Birmingham’s famous Lucas building for loft apartments, Metal Technologydeveloped a special 70mm curtain wall mullion to externally disguise new partition walls
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The refurbishment of London's Imperial College in Praed Street, Paddington has incorporated the use of specialist glass and integral blinds supplied and processed by Pilkington Plyglass
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Over 100 high performance PVCu windows and doors from the Duraflex Diamond Suite have recently been installed at Long Green, a four-storey block of flats in Chigwell
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LGT Ltd, the second hand machinery and services division of the Lambert group, has appointed Darren Oakley as Managing Director
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aluplast UK, PVCu window and door system extruder and supplier of the Plus Plan range in the UK, has announced the appointment of two new members to the sales team
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HW Plastics has appointed Dave Lawler as Area Sales Manager for the Midlands
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HW Plastics has appointed Kevin Woods as Area Sales Manager for the North West and Scotland
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Moir Donelson, 34, Alcoa's director of industrial sector marketing for Alcoa, is featured in the U.S. government's Department of Defense advertising campaign, Today's Military
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Adam Jones has joined Schlegel as UK Sales Director. He brings with him many years experience having previously worked within the packaging industry
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Derbyshire based Eurocell Profiles Ltd. has appointed Jon Scarle as the company’s South-West Area Manager
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On a sponsored trip on behalf of Hope House Children's Hospice, the chosen charity of his fundraising activities, Deceuninck non-exec and industry guru Gary Morton flew to Northern Sweden and found himself in Kiruna, 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle
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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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Goldshield has taken the step of revamping it's logo, image and web site to grab a larger slice of the consumer market place
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Liverpool based fabricator Total Glass Ltd has introduced an on line ordering system to simplify the daily pricing and ordering procedures for its customers
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'Elite 70 is one of the few window systems with a website all to itself. That is because there is so much to say!' says HW Plastics
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The GGF’s Training Committee is able to help its members in the following ways:
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Hardware and ventilation manufacturer Siegenia-Aubi Ltd is focusing on education and training through its involvement in the Construction Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service
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Window hardware manufacturer, Securistyle, has been helping local police officers with their enquiries
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The GGF has prepared a Datasheet on the current position of Part L.
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As the new Part L looks set to come into force three years before originally planned, Derek Hodgson, SAS technical manager and chairman of CAB’s technical committee, looks at why the proposed changes to Part L regulations ‘could be a change too far’ for the aluminium industry
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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

The building industry lost some of its forward momentum last month, research from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has revealed
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The total volume of construction output in 2003 rose by four per cent compared to the previous year.
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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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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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Bankit has launched a recycling awareness campaign to help increase children's understanding and awareness of the importance of recycling household rubbish.
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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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What Price Our National Heritage?
In the run up to Easter, when some of us might actually make it to a building with a bit of stained glass in the windows, it seems entirely appropriate that our lead story comprises the rather shameful news that one of the most important UK archives in this area of glass and glazing could be lost to us and sold to overseas bidders. The archive is from the specialist firm of G. King & Son of Norwich, which is closing down after over 80 years in business.

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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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'Visions of Glass' at BAU 2005
A special display entitled 'Visions of Glass' is being put on at BAU 2005, in a fully restyled exhibition hall, to present the material glass. 10,000 square metres of space will be devoted in Hall C1 to all the latest developments and products in the field of glass and glass architecture. Also, the GlasKon Congress will be integrated into BAU for the first time and be held right in the midst of the fair.
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OmniDecor Premieres 'Home-Glass, New Ideas for Flat Glass' at Fuori Salone 2004, Milan
OmniDecor Spa is an international group with headquarters in Erba, Como, Italy and a leading manufacturer of satined glass. Once again, this year the company will be participating in the events taking place during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Milan.
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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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Exhibition Calendar
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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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Sierra Windows has produced a new brochure for installers to offer its customers.
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The Council for Aluminium in Building has launched the latest in its series of 'Setting the Standard' guides.
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Sliders UK now includes a comprehensive installation guide with every patio door that leaves the company’s factory.
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New Data Sheets, freely available from Windowbase, give the numbers of Fabricators and Installers currently active in the UK and suggest ways of contacting them.
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TruSeal Technologies, Inc., a world leader in flexible spacer systems for insulating glass (IG), has released a product data sheet for EdgeThermTM PIB-H1.
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Hardware manufacturer, Roto Frank, has produced a range of point of sale material to support fabricators and installers in the promotion of the company’s twin cam security locking system for windows (TSL).
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Known in Devon and Cornwall for its professional marketing, AGS Home Improvements has added Sarnafil pvc flat roofing to its television advertising programme.
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CertainTeed Corporation, the North American building products manufacturer, expands its marketing partnership in 2004 with NASCAR Nextel Cup driver and 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton (that's him in Car 22, having a bit of a spin).
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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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Lister Trade Frames Ltd (Stoke) was one of the three finalists for Business of the Year at the West Midlands construction industries first-ever awards presentation for innovation and best practice
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Masterframe Windows Ltd was presented at Glassex with its newly accredited BBA Certification
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Clement Windows Group, the oldest family run windows business in the UK, has won first place in the commercial category at this year's Ultraframe Sponsored Conservatory Competition
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UKae Ltd – manufacturer and supplier of sealed unit components, consumables and decorative glass products for the UK window industry – has been awarded ISO9001:2000
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HW Plastics has announced that Elite 70 accreditation has been achieved for BS: 7413 (to be superseded by BSEN 12608 in April 2004), and BS:7950 for casement windows.
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Scottish double glazing specialist Lochinvar Windows of Loanhead, Edinburgh, has been supplying high quality doors, windows and conservatories for over 15 years.
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Peter Brown started Harlequin Frames in December 1999 in an 11,000 square foot factory unit in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The Shield profile system was chosen and that decision has never been regretted.
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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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Alcoa announced on March 9th that it has published its 2003 Sustainability Report, a detailed, databased review of the company's global environmental, social and economic performance.
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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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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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The archive includes the firm's job files and account books, related collections of black and white photographs and glass negatives and over 9,000 cutline rubbings of glass that have passed through the workshop. Amazingly, the reserve price on the archive is less than £14,000, admittedly more than I have in my spare change jar, but still a fairly paltry sum when you consider how important this archive is.

Details of how to apply is at the end of the press release below, but if anyone would be interested in starting up a campaign on The Gl@zine, please let me know.

Meanwhile, our Interbuild Stand Guide to some 220 exhibitors from within the window, door and conservatory markets has been expanded again this week.

If you are exhibiting, please forward information on your stand to us so we can include you in our preview. Please send editorial to news@theglazine.com.

Tony Higgin, Publisher
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK

Groupco takes up Residence at Exeter University
Groupco has supplied a complete package of hardware at new student accommodation for Exeter University, where Devon-based Aspect Windows (Western) Ltd has manufactured and installed fully reversible windows and French doors for the modern residential block.
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GL@ZINE SPECIAL FEATURES

Sliders Attributes Growth to Specialist Knowledge
Director of patio door manufacturer, Sliders UK, Ian Longbottom explains the company’s rapid growth in a competitive specialist market.
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Less than £14,000 Needed to Save Unique Stained Glass Archive
Estelle Morris, Minister for the Arts, has placed a temporary exportbar on the archive of G King & Son, Norwich-based lead glaziers established in 1924 and one of Britain's leading conservators of medieval stained glass. In doing so she has acted on the expert recommendation of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art, which awarded a starred rating to the exceptional archive, meaning that every possible effort should be made to raise enough money to keep it in the country.
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Appeal Conservatory Blinds Ltd t/a Cordula Advert Attracts Complaint
A complaint, objecting to a leaflet for Appeal Conservatory Blinds, Bristol that claimed 'Cordula has remained synonymous with enduring excellence for almost 20 years' was upheld according to published details from the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Data Protection Scam Targeting Construction
Contractors should be aware of a data protection scam targeting the construction industry. An official-looking letter, purporting to be from the Data Protection Agency has been sent to many firms, telling them to send a cheque for £135 to cover registration under the terms of the Data Protection Act.
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Quantal Partners with Sierra To Offer Bespoke Conservatory Kit Package
Sierra Windows, the UK trade supplier of PVCu windows and doors, has teamed up with its sister company, Quantal Conservatory Roofing systems, to offer installers a complete bespoke conservatory kit package.
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GGF Fact Sheet -The True Facts About Conservatories
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) consulted with the public and interested parties about the possibility of conservatories being incorporated into the Building Regulations during December 2001 to March 2002. The majority of responses, including many industry ones, were that conservatories should be, at least, partially incorporated into the Building Regulations.
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Securistyle Warns of Price Rises in 2004
Fabricators should expect to see prices rise in 2004 according to one of the UK's window hardware manufacturers.
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Springtime in Rome, with Saint-Gobain Glass
Springtime in Rome was the promise and that promise was delivered for the 45 people who spent four days during late March enjoying the sights, culture and fabulous cuisine of 'The Eternal City' as a result of The SGG Planitherm Challenge 2003.
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Synseal Expands its Referral System
After three years of fabricating K2 conservatory roofs, The Fitter’s Mate Ltd has switched to Global. The company says that at the end of last year it started to look around for a roof that was consistently innovative, and would put them ahead of the competition.
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Bystronic's Robotic Class at Custom Glass
Custom Glass, the Merseyside manufacturer of sealed units, is using Bostik Findley P5125 hot melt sealant to produce 10,000 IG units per week after investing in a state-of-the-art Bystronic robotic HMB applicator.
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Six of the Best for Corby Windows Group
After changing to Stuga automatic sawing centres four years ago Corby Windows Group is so pleased with the machine that the company has proceeded to purchase a total of six of them over the subsequent years with the most recent having just been installed straight from Glassex.
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Sentinel Makes the Top Twenty in Wales
The substantial growth achieved by composite door manufacturer Sentinel Doors has been recognised in a recent report issued by Wales Fast Growth 50, which recorded Sentinel as the 17th fastest growing company in Wales with a 203.1% increase in turnover between 2000 and 2002.
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Friction Stay Expertise Opens Up the Market Place
Specialising solely in the manufacture of friction stays has placed Cotswold Architectural Products in a position to partner hardware distributors and suppliers, and their fabricator customers, throughout the industry.
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Dust Off Your Boots and Clubs: The Trinity Challenge is Back!
With cold, miserable Winter fading and Spring just around the corner, hardware distributor Mila is prompting all industry contenders to take their golf clubs out of the wardrobe, air their footie kits and get ready to brave the great outdoors once more: The Trinity Challenge is back!
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Breath of Fresh Air from Whitaker Windows
On average, people spend 80% of their time indoors and the importance of quality air inside the home cannot be overstated. Poor air quality contributes to a variety of health problems, including asthma and dermatitis.
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502 Million Windows are Sold Annually Worldwide but Focus Moves from Europe to Asia
While Western Europe and North America are experiencing a slight decline in the window market, Asia records a market growth of 2.4% and Eastern Europe shows an increase in windows units sold of 14.8%. Therefore a clear shift in the market potential from the western to the eastern hemisphere can be seen - whereas the total worldwide volume is relatively stable at approximately 500 million window units as the results of a current study from InterConnection Consulting Group show.
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Weatherseal Marketing Boss Steve Forecasts a Bright Future
Weatherseal Marketing Director Steve Wilson is on the expansion trail. The home improvement company, established in 1963, already employs over 3000 people throughout the UK.
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UK Trades Confederation Launches Interest Free Finance Scheme
The UK Trades Confederation has launched an interest free finance scheme for its members. Customers of members of The UK Trades Confederation will receive a card that will enable them to spread the cost of purchases with no interest to pay and giving them access to special in-store promotions.
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Major Hardware Group from Italy Looking for Agents and Distributors
E & E, an Italian hardware group based in Naples, says that it supplies over 3,500 items including: Handles, Locks, Hinges, Magnetic Locks and Cabinet Hardware.
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Alcoa Completes Sale of Specialty Chemicals Business for $342 Million
Alcoa Inc. announced on February 27th that Alcoa World Alumina Chemicals (AWAC), a global alliance between Alumina Limited (40%) and Alcoa (60%), has completed the sale of Alcoa Specialty Chemicals to two private equity firms led by Rhone Capital LLC for approximately $342 million.
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Viracon Chooses Guardian as Glass Supplier for WTC Project
One of the most significant reconstruction projects in United States history is well underway and Guardian Industries is honoured that its UltraWhite low-iron glass has been selected for use on New York City's World Trade Center Building #7 project.
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Safe2Bond is Looking West
Safe2Bond, the white light bevel bonding adhesive, is now looking West to the USA for increased sales growth.
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GBW is the Family Favourite
Family-run fabricator, KB Windows Ltd, has recently switched to GBW’s Shire range of door panels.
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Manufacturers and Transport Companies Form Flat Glass Logistics Council
Six glass manufacturing and distribution companies have formed the Flat Glass Logistics Council in the US.
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