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Construction:
Confidence among construction firms has reached its highest level for four years.
Monthly findings from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply show no prospect of a let-up in growth rates for the sector.

Construction Minister Brian Wilson recently announced Government funding of £6.4m for 97 new projects designed to promote innovation in the construction industry.

Part L
Installers have a choice as to how they comply, but no choice about whether they comply. But there are dissenting voices. Are they all cowboys?

Building inspectors will cope with replacement window installations under the new requirements of the Building Regulations says Sash UK Ltd.

Awards & Standards
Sash UK customer Ousebank Windows has being granted the lnvestors in People (IIP) Award, demonstrating attitudes that are more in keeping with a big corporation than a family owned business.

BM TRADA Certification has relaunched its Q-Mark BS 7412 Window Scheme, setting rigorous new standards for PVCu windows, with Excel Glass in Belfast as its first full member.

People
Ultraframe has appointed Alan Rothwell, formerly a director at Argos Retail, as its finance director. He succeeds James Henry, who stepped down on April 15th.

Mike Mortell has been appointed Divisional Director Industrial Fasteners of SFS intec in the company's restructured UK operations.

UAP has taken on Ray Bannatyne as Technical Sales Manager

Maco has two new Area Managers Gareth Phillips in the South West and Phil Berry in the North West.

GEZE UK, have taken on board some new talent

Senior Aluminium has appointed its first ever internal compliance officer

Polygal has appointed Sylvester Allen as Sales Manager for Central and Southern England

Peter Hicks of Royde & Tucker is to be the new Chairman of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers

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Part L/EN1279
The Brickmate cavity closer from Status Systems has been designed to comply with Part L

KBE has advised customers that all its products comply with Doc L

CE Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279: Dave Frost explains.

The FMB thinks Doc L will establish a plethora of self-certification schemes

HomePro looks at how insurance backed guarantees now connect to the Building Regulations.

Whiteline Group has introduced a new fully Ovolo 70mm frame.

Quantal's 2.5 deg low pitch lean-to roof has been further developed.

Winlock Security’s Grenadier push-to-open espagnolette handle.

Programmes for old and listed buildings demand products that will meet stringent preservation standards and regulations.

Two new locking attachments have been introduced by HOPPE UK under the ARRONE brand.

Elumatec has introduced two new machining centres for processing aluminium and steel sections.

Ultraframe is pioneering new contemporary designs in the conservatory sector.

Projects &
Contracts
Persimmon Homes has incorporated Sheerframe 6000 casement windows from L.B. Plastics into its seaside development of 64 new country style properties in Whitby.

Aluminium extrusions from Hydro Aluminium Extrusion (HAE) have been used in the curtain walling system of a structurally glazed office development in Bristol.

Piper's save the day at Staner Court, a tower block which had considerable fire damage

Filmtek has completed a £1.6 million contract to ensure the safety of glazing at Eurostar's Waterloo International Terminal.


your weekly e-mail news 23rd April 2002
Construction: Confidence among construction firms has reached its highest level for four years. Monthly findings from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply show no prospect of a let-up in growth rates for the sector. Construction Minister Brian Wilson recently announced Government funding of £6.4m for 97 new projects designed to promote innovation in the construction industry. Part L Installers have a choice as to how they comply, but no choice about whether they comply. But there are dissenting voices. Are they all cowboys? Building inspectors will cope with replacement window installations under the new requirements of the Building Regulations says Sash UK Ltd. Insurance Backed Guarantees that meet FENSA requirements from only £13.55. Awards & Standards Sash UK customer Ousebank Windows has being granted the lnvestors in People (IIP) Award, demonstrating attitudes that are more in keeping with a big corporation than a family owned business. BM TRADA Certification has relaunched its Q-Mark BS 7412 Window Scheme, setting rigorous new standards for PVCu windows, with Excel Glass in Belfast as its first full member. People Ultraframe has appointed Alan Rothwell, formerly a director at Argos Retail, as its finance director. He succeeds James Henry, who stepped down on April 15th. Mike Mortell has been appointed Divisional Director Industrial Fasteners of SFS intec in the company's restructured UK operations. UAP has taken on Ray Bannatyne as Technical Sales Manager Maco has two new Area Managers Gareth Phillips in the South West and Phil Berry in the North West. GEZE UK, have taken on board some new talent Senior Aluminium has appointed its first ever internal compliance officer Polygal has appointed Sylvester Allen as Sales Manager for Central and Southern England Peter Hicks of Royde & Tucker is to be the new Chairman of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers People Archive for the last few month's worth of people and careers Part L/EN1279 The Brickmate cavity closer from Status Systems has been designed to comply with Part L KBE has advised customers that all its products comply with Doc L CE Marking requires companies to have their units tested to EN 1279: Dave Frost explains. Doc L for Conservatories…by Gordon Cooke, technical manager at Aztec The FMB thinks Doc L will establish a plethora of self-certification schemes HomePro looks at how insurance backed guarantees now connect to the Building Regulations. Products Guardian Industries has three new coatings in its Sun-Guard® Series: Pewter-30, Platinum-23, and Silver-10. GEZE-SecuLogic Emergency Exit System (RWS) are linked via the CAN-BUS technology Whiteline Group has introduced a new fully Ovolo 70mm frame. Quantal's 2.5 deg low pitch lean-to roof has been further developed. Winlock Security’s Grenadier push-to-open espagnolette handle. Programmes for old and listed buildings demand products that will meet stringent preservation standards and regulations. Two new locking attachments have been introduced by HOPPE UK under the ARRONE brand. Elumatec has introduced two new machining centres for processing aluminium and steel sections. Ultraframe is pioneering new contemporary designs in the conservatory sector. Product Archive of all new products covered in the Gl@zine Projects & Contracts Persimmon Homes has incorporated Sheerframe 6000 casement windows from L.B. Plastics into its seaside development of 64 new country style properties in Whitby. Aluminium extrusions from Hydro Aluminium Extrusion (HAE) have been used in the curtain walling system of a structurally glazed office development in Bristol. Piper's save the day at Staner Court, a tower block which had considerable fire damage Filmtek has completed a £1.6 million contract to ensure the safety of glazing at Eurostar's Waterloo International Terminal. Projects Archive Archive of outstanding glass and fenestration projects	All Eyes on the UK Construction Market This week we have more evidence, if evidence were needed, that the UK's construction market is the envy of the Western World. American companies, mighty, but in a domestic recession, are viewing Europe with a view to expansion: for example, Guardian Glass has just announced that it will build a £100m glass plant in Goole - not that far, as it happens, from the Saint Gobain glass plant which was fired up less than two years ago. Other US groups - such as Masco - are also buying into the action by acquiring UK companies (Avocet Hardware and Griffin Windows so far, with another major window industry player to be announced later this week).		SUBSCRIBE HERE If you do not already receive THE GL@ZINE on a weekly basis, subscribe FREE OF CHARGE by putting your email address here and clicking 'subscribe' 2002 OLYMPIC CAULDRON: UPDATE Following our story two weeks ago on the Olympic torch and cauldron, in which we explained how various companies were involved in their creation, we have received the following update. Marketing & Literature Network VEKA has launched a completely revised suite of literature including a radical redesign and the introduction of a number of new items. With the news that Doors, Windows and Façades has returned to Hall 4, the heart of Interbuild, the show has become an essential destination for the entire window, construction and specification industry. Glaskon 2003 GlasKon 2003 in Munich, the 10th Innovation Forum for Glass, Architecture and Technology, which will run alongside BAU 2003, is an absolute must for all architects interested in the design potential of glass. Exhibition List UPDATED! for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world. Going to Veteco 2002? Spains premier glass and fenestration exhibition in Madrid, from 8th - 11th May, 2002. Other Exhibition News: Huge export potential reported by The British Group at EuroShop Glaverbel at ZOW 2002: Where glass meets design Pressplan Travel is dedicated solely to meeting the needs of the business traveller. Click here for details of exhibitions for which tours are available. Exhibiting at Interbuild? Ready for glasstec 2002? Preparations for glasstec 2002 (28 October to 1 November) are underway Glassex Archived Stand Guide! Click here for Glassex Review Part 1 and here for Part 2 Marketing & Literature Ultraframe, designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems has launched a new version of its Roof Calculator. Highlights of last week's Glass NTO e-briefing. Literature Archive for the last few week's worth of new literature Charity Events Those up early enough saw Kate Hill, one of the partners in the Hallmark Panels installer Summerland, pounding the local streets in a Summerland t-shirt in training for this year's London Marathon. Feature Articles MPs recently visited Anglian Windows to see the environmental and recycling initiatives being undertaken by the company. Martin Bergant examines the German Window market Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK Decorative glass fusing the Bohle way Fire Resistant Glass for information on the new test rig for fire resistance at the BRE Technical Feature for a special article on the use of molybdenum disilicide in glass production Fabricator Focus Following a review of its operations, Vision Aluminium has invested in new Elumatec equipment that has helped provide a surge in orders. Fabricator Archive for previously featured fabricator profiles Internet News The DTI today launched a consultation on draft regulations to implement the EU e-Commerce directive. Conservatory and window suppliers are missing out on sales worth many thousands of pounds by ignoring potential customers on islands around Britain says eBuilders. The OFT is warning internet users purchasing or registering website addresses to make sure they know exactly what they are paying for. Training Aurora Windows has ensured its fabrication team is now fully qualified up to NVQ Level 2 British Glass provides safety courses for the glass industry

		As we have already reported in these electronic pages, multinational plastics companies such as Deceuninck have announced that the UK is the market which is expected to see most growth over the next 2-5 years. While continental European markets remain weak (and we have a very interesting report on the German window market in this issue), the UK construction market - both commercial and residential continues to grow. For this reason, Interbuild 2002 is rapidly becoming the place to be. Already host to the cream of the UK construction industry, and with many international companies also vying for space, we learn this week that even more major players have signed up. Promac, the UK's largest supplier of German and Italian window fabrication machinery; the Italian company Savio, one of the world's largest hardware manufacturers and UK window and door sealing specialists Reddiplex Group have all added their weight to the show. Click here for the latest batch of exhibitor information, or visit www.interbuild.com.

		Don't forget to look at the side columns for additional news. We have an interesting slant on Part L from Sash () and news of a new board appointment at Ultraframe (). Also, our new JobShop section is of interest to prospective employers. If you are thinking of taking on staff, why not take a look at the people we've got on offer? Click here to view them. If you wish to join our selection, or have a different vacancy of your own to offer why not email MHRejobs@aol.com. Please email me with any comments or information at tony@theglazine.com or post it to the address below. Tony Higgin, Publisher
		THIS WEEK'S NEWS... Guardian Industries Announces £100 Million Investment in Yorkshire: Guardian Industries Corp, one of the world's largest glassmakers, is to create more than 300 manufacturing jobs in Yorkshire with Government assistance Minister for Employment Relations and the Regions Alan Johnson announced yesterday. Aided by £4.9m Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) from the DTI and £2.7m from the regional development agency, Yorkshire Forward, the US-based firm will invest £115m in a new factory in Goole. More on this story: The Solution is Clear Mr Brown, says the GGF While the Government insist that combating cowboy traders and the environment is a priority, the GGF was disappointed that again for the glazing industry this was not reflected in Gordon Brown's latest Budget. More on this story: GGF Chief Executive Nigel Rees's recent lobby lunch address GGF Chief Executive Nigel Rees's recent lobby lunch address, and the response from Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions. 'We would seek some form of dispensation from parking fines for glass carrying vehicles undertaking emergency repair work' was one of the hot topics up for debate. What did the Minister say in response? More on this story: Brown Fails to Impress Construction Products Industry After successive increases in previous budgets, the Construction Products Association has argued strongly that the burden on the construction products industry should not be increased. Commenting on the Budget, Chief Executive Michael Ankers said: 'Whilst some additional tax increases were inevitable to fund the planned increases in investment in public services, the Chancellor has once again put an additional burden on business. The 1% increase in employers' NIC is particularly unwelcome as it acts as a tax on jobs. More on this story: Pilkington Aerospace Lands Swedish Jet Fighter Contract Pilkington Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilkington plc, has been selected by Saab of Sweden to supply the advanced transparency system for the cockpit of the new Saab Gripen JAS 39 jet fighter. More on this story: Light and Shade in the German Window Market: Turnover Falling, Prices Continuing to Rise 2001 has been the worst turnover year for the German window market in over 10 years; since the absolute peak in 1995, with over 26 million units sold, the market has continuously declined; 2001 brought another decrease in volume of -12.8% to about 18.5 million units, as the latest report by the consultants of InterConnection shows. More on this story: Bringing Sweden to Warrington (and Bolton) Warrington based fire glass manufacturer CGI International Ltd recently played host to a group of 17 distributors and glaziers from Sweden. More on this story: BBA Certification Update New Certificates, Amendments to existing Certificates, Certificate withdrawals, Certificate suspensions. Certificates deleted More on this story: Trocal Now has PP Profiles - New Material in PVC Product Range 'The producer of the world's first serially manufactured plastic window profiles also has a head start in the field of alternative materials - with polypropylene-based Trocal lnnonova PP.' says HT Trocal. 'Alongside PVC windows, with their still unsurpassed price-performance ratio, there has been growing demand for alternative plastics in recent years. These alternatives should retain the intrinsic advantages of the plastic window relative to frame materials such as wood and aluminium. Trocal lnnonova PP is ideal in this regard.' More on this story: Demand Doubles Masterdor Production Manse Masterdor has announced a doubling of production, brought about by the major increase in demand by the social housing sector for high security, easy access entrance doors and successful partnering arrangements. More on this story: £11.9M Acquisition Boosts Growth Plans for Viridor Waste Management Ltd Viridor Waste Management Ltd, a subsidiary of the Pennon Group - which posted a £534m turnover in 2001 - has acquired Richardson Limited, the specialist glass recycling company, in a £11.9m deal. The acquisition of the 36 year-old second-generation family business based in St Helens will mean that Viridor will benefit from the company's existing waste management activities in the northwest and Scotland, as well as its local authority contracts. More on this story: Brand New Van for Conservatory Man Ultraframe customer lan Gibson of Artisan Conservatories, Mold, Wales, is now the proud owner of a brand new top spec van as a result of his participation in the 2001 National Conservatory Competition. More on this story: Highlights from Glass Training e-briefing April 2002 Do you need help with NVQ/SVQ implementation? Glass Training can help. We are now producing Videos and Interactive CD Roms which cover the units in each NVQ/SVQ. More on this story: Water off a Duck's Back: Wagner's North East Golf Day Things looked grim when the players arrived at Bishop Auckland Golf Club for the first Wagner North East Golf Day recently. More on this story: Plastics Firm fined £250,000 after Fatal Accident A Buckinghamshire company was fined £250,000 at Aylesbury Crown Court on 22 March for three breaches of health and safety legislation following the death of a machine operator. More on this story: Everest Commercial Win Further £4 Million Contract from St Martin's Community Partnership Everest Commercial has been awarded a contract valued at £4 million for replacement fenestration and doors by the St Martins Community Partnership in South London. Everest has already completed two phases for SMCP. More on this story: Don't forget that you can view previous issues in our ARCHIVE SECTION in addition to archive sections for: AWARDS & STANDARDS, LITERATURE, FABRICATOR FOCUS, PRODUCTS, PROJECTS, PEOPLE INTERNET NEWS, PART L CONSTRUCTION
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