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21st June 2005
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Following on from the successful launch of SGG PLANITHERM® TOTAL 1.3 last summer, Solaglas is now able to offer this exceedingly neutral and high performance, toughenable soft coat low-E glass in SSS dimensions
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Security has been enhanced for Winlock's successful BoaRestrictor with the launch of a new Mark II version
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Cova Products has improved the performance of Cova XL exterior grade veneers by integrating a combination of enhanced technical properties in to the range
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Laird Security Hardware has introduced the high security ROTO TSL window locking mechanism
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Freefoam Plastics has extended its range of cellular extruded cladding boards with the introduction of the company’s new Open V cladding system, available in white or woodgrain
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Windowscreens UK of Upminster, Essex announces the introduction of a new proprietary Single-Slider flyscreen (fly screen, insect screen) for windows
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A specially adapted version of Windowlink’s Vector design-to-sell conservatory package is playing a key role in a pioneering approach to building home extensions
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UKae Ltd – the UK manufacturer of consumables for the sealed unit industry – has introduced two new spacer accessories that will both speed up production and increase efficiency
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The new Select Egress range of friction hinges from Laird Security Hardware are designed for safety and emergency exit in full accordance with current standards
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Bohle revealed a new design compact twin-belt arising machine for the
first time internationally at the recent GP&T
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Nick Dutton, Sales & Marketing Director of Synseal Extrusions Ltd, explains the benefits of the new Global starter bar:
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Kenrick, the UK window and door hardware manufacturer, has announced that Mike Hill joins the firm as Sales Director from Basta Parsons
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Foilex, the specialist laminating company, has announced the introduction of a dedicated Sales and Service Manager
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Anders Glass has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Sharon Walker as manager of its Health and Safety and HR departments
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Wendland fabricator Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd of Wellingborough has made two key appointments recently. Firstly Chris Sayles joined the team, closely followed by John Fuller
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Edgetech UK has welcomed Helen Hardwick to the Edgetech team, working on order processing, customer databases and payment administration
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Aluminium Roofline Products Ltd, ARP, has added a new team member Andrew Clarke as Local Authority Sales Manager
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The Board of Pilkington plc has announced that Norman Lyle OBE has accepted its invitation to become a Non-Executive Director
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Glenn Trevelyan has achieved director status at Sash UK following an 18-month period as Operations Manager and Director Designate
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Comar has announced two new members to its Marketing Department: Igor Alioshin and Nicolas Ashton
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Schüco’s FW50 aluminium curtain walling system has been installed in Spinnaker Tower, the futuristic centrepiece of Portsmouth City Council’s £68 million redevelopment of the historic harbour area
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These amazing pictures show what happens if you drive a Land Rover Discovery at a glass shop front that is made using Glass Clad polycarbonate and laminated with Polylam™.
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Spectus Window Systems Vertical Sliding Window has been used to spectacular effect in an Orangery that forms part of a new house in Sandbach, Cheshire
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A glass ‘sensorium’ at a North London property reflects the combined expertise of Glass UK and Ritec’s glass surface protection technology.
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Specially patterned fire resistant glass from CGI International has been specified for new composite doors in the corridors at a retirement housing complex in Dewsbury
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Harlow-based Temple Windows has recently fabricated and installed Beaufort aluminium windows and doors for a new teaching block at Camden School for Girls in North West London
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New World Developments is now providing one-to-one training of its on-line ordering programme PanelSpec, at fabricator's premises
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Just as EN 1279 has passed final voting and is soon to be signed into law, CEN Solutions Ltd, the glazing and fenestration consultancy, is launching its new website
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Rehau has launched a customer portal on its web site which allows it to offer on-line ordering for the first time
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Sandblasted glass specialist Go-Glass has produced a spectacular full size engraved glass representation of a famous racing motorbike which will be auctioned online for a children’s cancer charity
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The Manchester Network Day, being held on Friday 21st October 2005, is the ideal charity event for those for whom extreme physical exertion, dangerous pastimes, and personal humiliation is as unattractive as kissing Malcolm Glazer.
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The countdown for insulating glass unit (IGU) manufacturers to meet the requirements of the Construction Products Directive is now officially underway.
Publication of the long awaited BS EN 1279 Standard is now complete. BS EN 1279 is written in six parts and the recent publication of Part 5 means that all six parts of the Standard are now available and the 21 month transition and implementation phase has officially begun.
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The Green Guide to Composites is based upon the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of functional units appropriate for composite manufacture, not construction and therefore CANNOT be used as a supplement to the Green Guide to Housing Specification.
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'Too much time and money is being spent in the UK on consultation on waste and recycling and not enough on delivering actions to improve performance. There is still a need for stronger direction at a national level,' said Ian Collins, in his speech at the Waste Action Forum
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The OFT, the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and Defra are looking at the effects of public procurement on competition and capacity in the municipal waste management sector
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UK solar company solarcentury and Lambeth Council recently celebrated the launch of the first local authority-housing scheme in the UK to benefit from a fully integrated solar tiled roof generating clean electricity
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As one of HIS Systems long-standing fabricators, Stourbridge-based Carera Windows continues to flourish. It was established in 1987 by Mark Crumpton and Wayne North, and they are both still at the helm today, steering the business to an even brighter future.
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New regulations on work at height will come into force on 6th April 2005, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has announced.
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Ray Rabett, Technical Manager for Masterframe Windows Ltd, comments on the predicament: ‘When – not if - the government fails to deliver on its Kyoto protocol commitments, a further tightening of the legislation is inevitable
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In Whom Do We Trust?
Well, I'm not talking about currencies, even though the Dollar and the Euro have both been in the news lately. I refer to the DTI's latest reincarnation of the ill-fated Quality Mark Scheme, now being punted as The Trustmark Scheme. It is rather significant that all the hype surrounding the launch of the new scheme somehow manages completely to ignore the failure of the QM.

Technical Sales – South East England
One of the country’s leading hardware suppliers, Carl F has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Sales Representative to develop our business in the South East of England.
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Glass Line Production Manager
Futura Frames is expanding its product portfolio to include the manufacture of Double Glazed units from July 2005 and requires a Glass Line Production Manager.
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Regional Sales Manager – Conservatory/Window Systems
Attractive competitive salary, high bonus opportunity and car:
South of England. The client is a rapidly expanding building products group.
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Technical Engineer
RPS, the creators of RoofWright , require an engineer to configure and maintain RoofWright for ever more conservatory systems.
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Sales Rep
Greenberg Glass requires a Branch sales representative to promote the companies range of Architectural glass and glazing products in Scotland.
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Business Development Manager, Midlands
Our client is the largest subsidiary of a young and acquisitive group within the building products industry.
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Edgetech I.G. Inc. added another accolade to its growing list of international awards when it was one of just two businesses to receive the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA) Business Excellence Award.
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Laird Security Hardware has gained British Board of Agrément accreditation, report number 2523, for its trade window hardware package, which includes the Comet handle, Crusader friction hinge and Laird’s Espagnolette bar.
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For the first time ever both window and conservatory awards have been won by the same company… challenge winner Romsey Conservatory Company
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Profile Wrappers Ltd has been awarded Investors in People just eighteen months after the company was bought by a management team headed by Graham Morrell.
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Trade Lynks, Profile 22 Systems' customer business and marketing support scheme was singled out for a commendation at the prestigious Plastics Industry Awards.
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Alcoa was recognised as a national leader in energy conservation and environmental stewardship when it was named a recipient of an Energy Award during the Industrial Energy Technology Conference.
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Highline Building Plastics, a Freefoam stockist recently achieved a place in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
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Deeplas by Deceuninck is launching its latest marketing campaign with a new contemporary, promotional style.
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Wunderplas Windows in St Austell recently opened its doors to the trade and general public to celebrate £400,000 worth of investment in a new window manufacturing plant.
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The K2 roofing system and K2's Celsius glass became TV stars when they appeared on Channel 4's 'Room for Improvement' programme on 3rd May 2005.
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has joined the Rizla Suzuki Superbike Team as Official Logistics Partner, supporting the team in the 2005 British Superbike Championship.
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Conservatory fabricator Dave Boot has thundered to the top in his first motorbike road race backed by Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems.
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When Property Ladder developers were looking for doors for their Art-Deco house, Vicaima offered the ideal solution.
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New World Developments has published a new 28-page brochure on its double-skinned GRP doorset, Apeer. Showing the diversity of entrances that can be achieved, it is packed with illustrations of Apeer’s latest sidelight range and glass designs.
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Cellular PVC-ue specialist, Celuform, has issued two documents that set out the company's strategy for delivering Sustainability, Best Value, Partnering, and Environmental Management.
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The first edition of the Laird Security Hardware Product Guide 2005 has been launched.
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Pilkington Building Products - UK has developed a suite of downloadable literature, including its latest addition, The Guide to Glazing for Safety and Security, available at www.pilkington.com
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Eurocell Building Plastics has produced a new Specifier & Product Guide designed to bring together information previously contained across several different pieces of literature.
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Orders in the year to April 2005 rose by six per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, but orders in the three months to April 2005 fell by six per cent compared to the same three months a year earlier.
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In the current edition of Construction Management and Economics, Søren Spangenberg, Harald Hannerz and Finn Tüschen of the Danish National Institute of Occupational Health, examine the frequency of accidents that lead to hospitalisation.
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At the recent series of half-day events held around the UK, over 95% of attendees supported the formation of Proskills, the prospective Sector Skills Council, which will work with Government to develop the skills that UK business needs in five key industry sectors.
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Classic Rooflines and Claddings which has just been awarded PERC status (Purveyors of Excellence in Roofline and Cladding) from Deeplas by Deceuninck. The PERC installer scheme, offered by Deceuninck, is an effective training programme.
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Merlin UK has recently been commissioned by Pilkington, the UK glass supplier, to deliver a five day installation training programme for Matthew Scraton an apprentice working at the Pilkington Sheffield branch.
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Defra Plans for RWM
Confused about the Landfill Trading Allowance Scheme? Unsure exactly how the Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive will affect you? To get some straight answers, come to the Legislation Zone at the Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM05) at the NEC, Birmingham from 13-15 September.
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Glasstech India 2006
Glasstech India 2006, The International Glass Products, Glass Manufacturing, Processing and Materials Exhibition, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, 13 - 15th December 2006.
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MosBuild+ 2006
MosBuild+ 2005 Exhibition was the biggest Windows & Doors exhibition ever to be held in Russia. The event hosted over 300 Exhibitors and 40,000 visitors over the four day International Event. The 2006 show will be 4-7th April.
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Interplas is Reduced to One Hall
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed that Interplas 2005 will now occupy just one hall of the National Exhibition Centre when it takes place on 4-6 October.
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Saiedue Living
In five days, 130,071 trade professionals visited the show, an increase of 6.51% compared to the 2004 edition and up 10.41% over the 2003 edition.
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Corby has Open Day with EVie
Over 150 customers came to visit The Corby Windows Group open days held on 28th and 29th January. Corby now manufactures 3000 frames a week from three sites in the West Midlands with a staff of over 300.
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Fenestration China 2005
Fenestration China 2005 takes place in Beijing from 16-19 November. Experts estimate the market for windows and doors for the coming five years at approximately 200 million window units per year.
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fensterbau/frontale RUSSIA 2005
The première of fensterbau/ frontale RUSSIA 2005 in Moscow from 26-28 January was very promising: net hired display area of just under 2,100 square metres, a total of 94 exhibiting companies and around 3,500 trade visitors
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Intelligent Building Middle East 2005
From hot and humid coastal climate in the summer to minus temperatures on winter nights - the climatic conditions in the Middle East create difficulties for both people and buildings in this region.
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Interbuild 2006: New Owners, New Show
Major changes have taken place since Interbuild 2004 as control of the event switches entirely into the hands of Emap Construct.
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GlassBuild America Autumn Dates
The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced that its trade show, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, will now be permanently moving to the autumn beginning in 2005.
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However, it doesn't sound that different to me: 'The scheme will 'go live' in the autumn when consumers will be able to use TrustMark to help them source a reputable firm for a wide range of work'. Just like the Quality Mark then, which attempted to harness the power of the World Wide Web to a public verification process which had the lofty aim of stamping out Cowboy Tradesman, but in effect gave the trade very little help in trying to build a meaningful database of reputable tradespeople.

One notable error on the DTI's part was ignoring some of the commercial enterprises - such as Homepro/Fair Trades, or Barry Dunlop's eBuilder network - which were already operating in our market (and several others) and had established both credibility to the trade and had also overcome the technology curve to make things work on the web.

It does seem very odd for the DTI to launch the service to the trade, only for visitors to be told on arriving at the TrustMark site that the Search function (ie, the core of the whole operation) is 'Coming Soon!'. That all sounds a bit too much like the Quality Mark scheme, where the DTI thought all it had to do was provide the barest of skeletons and trust the trade to add the flesh (oh, and pay for it as well...). Although not wishing to damn it before it is up and running, trust this new service at your peril!

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PRODUCT & PROJECT OF THE WEEK

Combined Strengths of Pilkington and DuPont Offer Freedom of Expression
A collaboration between Pilkington and DuPont has created a tough and powerful glass that enables architects to extend the barriers of roof design. The new Planar™ Sentry Glas® Plus system has also been used for the first time to stunning effect at a Canadian shopping mall. The addition of DuPont's SentryGlas® Plus structural interlayers to Pilkington Planar™ frameless structural system provides architects, designers, glazing contractors and building owners with enhanced safety, security and durability.
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NOTICES

Insolvencies, Winding up Orders, Petitions and Creditors' Meetings
Some familiar names from the glass, window and conservatory markets turn up in this week’s look at recent Notices from the Company Courts: Euro Fast Glass Ltd, J J Glass Ltd, Craft Windows (Essex) Ltd, Weatherlux Windows Ltd, Welsh Coast Windows Ltd, Express Windows (Southern) Ltd, C & S Windows And Doors Ltd, Royell View Windows Ltd, London Glass & Joinery, SF Structural Glazing Ltd, Millenium Glazing Ltd, Abbots Glass UK Ltd, to name but a few.
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SHOW PREVIEW

Chartered Institute of Housing Exhibition
The Chartered Institute of Housing Exhibition in Harrogate (21st - 24th June) will attract decision makers from LAs, RSLs, ALMOs and the Private Sector. In 2004, the conference was attended by 2,400 delegates (up 12% on the previous year) and the Exhibition attracted 3,300 visitors (up 10%). We preview several window companies who are present at this years event, with a full list of the 50 plus relevant companies at the show.
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Sign Up to Trustmark 'to Win Business'
A new scheme to protect consumers from cowboy builders is open for business and ready to take its first applications Construction Minister Alun Michael announced on 15th June. 'TrustMark is about being able to trust builders as professionals who will deliver' said Mr Michael.
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Conservatory Factory and Swift Frames Swap Customers in Strategic Alliance
The Conservatory Factory Ltd and Swift Frame Ltd have recently formed a strategic alliance to increase the business and further improve the service of both companies. The Conservatory Factory supplies Synseal Extrusions Ltd’s Global roof system directly to Swift’s window customers.
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Fort Dunlop is Landmark Project Boost for Solaglas
After five years of planning and capital funding, Fort Dunlop, the old Birmingham tyre warehouse is getting its long awaited makeover. The famous landmark will be transformed into mixed development of contemporary offices, shops, bars and hotel accommodation.
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BPF and PlasticsEurope Meet to Discuss the Forthcoming UK Presidency
Peter Davis (BPF), Jan te Bos and Klaus Vorspohl (PlasticsEurope) met in London with a delegation of the Department of Trade and Industry to discuss the priorities of the upcoming UK Presidency of the EU especially in the field of sustainable use of resources and the planned revision of the Waste Framework Directive.
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Blood Sweat & Gears
The GM Fundraising John O’ Groats to Lands End charity cycle ride finished as it started, in glorious sunshine on Saturday 18 June at 4pm. After thirteen days, 975 miles and too many sores to count after a cumulative 65 hours in the saddle, the System zendow sponsored event came to a natural conclusion when the team ran out of road at Lands End.
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Crowning Moment As Darby Scoops Glass Co Of Year Award
Darby Glass winning top industry honour of Glass Company of the Year at the G 05 Awards crowns a remarkable period of growth and success for the company.
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Major Recognition For Ritec
Ritec has scooped the major honour of being named the Specialist of the Year in the G 05 Awards. The judges at the leading glass industry awards recognised the pioneering work of Ritec.
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Three Daves Fish the Prizes in Total's Contest
Seems like you couldn't put a rod wrong in the Total Glass Fishing Competition if your name was Dave. Organisers were left reeling by the coincidence, for all three winners in the fabricator's third popular annual angling contest shared the same first name.
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Pilkington Activ™ Included in Unique ‘Test’ House for Ground-Breaking Research Project
In one of the most appropriate uses of the revolutionary product yet, Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass has been included in the construction of a unique ‘test’ home designed to highlight how house design can affect the dynamics of family life.
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Consistent Top Quality for Synseal
Consistent quality is important at any level of the supply chain. But when levels of output are as great as they are at Synseal Extrusions Ltd, it’s imperative.
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Quantal and Trade Plas - Rocking all Over the World
On a trip to the UK, the production manager of rock giants Bon Jovi and Prince was very taken with the British idea of building a conservatory to bring the garden into the heart of the home.
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Newstead Still on the Up
While the industry continues to offer mixed reports, but on the whole is struggling, Newstead is still on the up achieving £0.5 million in February. Newstead Trade Frames reported a good end to 2004 with sales up 25% to £6.92m.
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Premier Picks a New Name
Richard Williams has celebrated his third year with Premier Trade Frames by winning an in house competition to name the company’s new product ranges.
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Exciting Times Ahead for CR Windows
CR Windows in Bristol, which has been a Eurocell customer for more than eight years, is poised to move into large new premises which will make it easier to meet the requirements of some of the sizeable new contracts it has secured.
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Sales Boost for Prize Giving Glazing Company
Black country firm Easy Fit Roofs and Conservatories has seen record sales even though the company only opened its showroom doors three months ago.
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Regular Maintenance of Powered Doors is Vital, says DHF
Regular servicing of powered industrial doors and shutters on industrial sites is vital for maintaining standards of safety and reliability, says the Door & Hardware Federation.
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Technal Doubles Market Share in Ireland and Announces Plans for Further Expansion
Architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, has announced ambitious plans to expand its operations in Ireland. The move follows the success of the Irish office, which opened three years ago, and during which time sales have more than doubled.
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Partnering Your Neighbour
Vista Group PLC is manufacturing GRP Composite doors for Wirral Partnership Homes as part of a five year partnering agreement that will see in excess of 9,000 doors replaced in the borough.
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WFM Branches Out in Swindon
The Swindon branch of the successful Window Fitters Mate (WFM) operation has moved to larger premises to allow further expansion.
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Fleet Sales Hotting Up
UK Fire - the largest independent manufacturer, supplier and maintainer of fire and security protection services in the UK - has taken delivery of a scorching new fleet of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, comprising 19 Caddy vans and 18 Transporters.
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GAP is ‘Top Supplier’ for the Lord Group
Quality and quantity of materials are vital for large commercial projects for The Lord Group, recent winner of SME Contractor of the Year in 2004. The Lord Group is currently working with First Choice Homes, previously Oldham Metropolitan Council on its public housing refurbishment programme.
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New Logo, New Vehicles, New Livery
Spectus Window Systems is renewing the company’s fleet of delivery vehicles. The first five of 16 were delivered recently - complete with new livery.
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Celuform Launches New Partnering and Sustainability Documents
As evidence of commitment to the social housing sector, cellular PVC-ue specialist, Celuform, has issued two documents that set out the company's strategy for delivering Sustainability, Best Value, Partnering, and Environmental Management.
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Hunter Douglas: Progress Preparations Tender Offer
Hunter Douglas, the specialist in window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products, and Bergson, a holding company formed by Mr. R. Sonnenberg, are making progress with the preparations for and discussions on the proposed reverse bookbuilding tender offer
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Help Build a Bridge 4 Hope
Spare a pound- and help raise £90,000 in 90 days to help victims of the Tsumani disaster is the plea from the conservatory industry’s Gordon Cooke.
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G05: A Night of Celebration
It was a night of celebration as the glass glazing and fenestration industry gathered at the G 05 Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday night. Close to 500 industry members were in attendance as the ‘best of the best’ for 2005 were announced to a highly vocal and appreciative audience.
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