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UK economy is expected to avoid recession, with increased government spending becoming the main engine for growth as the rise in consumer expenditure slows. GDP growth is forecast to drop to 1.8% this year, before strengthening to 2.75% in 2003 and 2004.



Available from the Spring of 2002, Radiance Ti combines a new glass coating that provides continuous cleaning with the advantages of low-e.


Enviro-tec is a range of MS Polymer sealants, which feature benefits for both the user and the environment.

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Included in the latest phase of the rapid growth of rainwater systems specialist Aluminium Roofline Products Ltd is the appointment of Darren Wood as Sales Director.


UKae Ltd, the UK's leading manufacturer of components for double glazed sealed unit producers, has appointed Adrian Price as the company's new Logistics Director in charge of operations at its distribution facility in Erdington, Birmingham



KBE Window Systems' Portsmouth-based fabricator, Futuremost Ltd has recently completed an up-market residential contract in the City's multi-million Gunwharf Quays development.


Norwich's new £65m library offers more than just a good read. A sophisticated smoke ventilation system has been integrated within the modern design of this Millennium Project providing a secure environment for the public.


The GGF has issued an up-to-date position as regards publication and enforcement of the forthcoming European Standard for insulating glass units (EN 1279)

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



Since joining forces with HW Systems last August, Newark-based fabricator Sunrise Window Systems claims it has seen business boom.



Romag is one of the world's foremost specialists in safety and security glass

The impetus of two new Bystronic Lenhardt UK Ltd installations at Saint-Gobain Glass Solutions Ireland is set to transform the Irish glass market.


Hanic Software has set up shop in the UK



Over the last few months some 24 fabrication staff have joined the NVQ training scheme to gain a recognised qualification, and a further 12 have already received their Level 2 certificates from Derby College.



Structural Glazing Ltd has launched a comprehensively revised web site

The Timber Recycling lnformation Centre (TRIC) has launched a web-based 'Legal Zone'




Ubbink's new SoloSun is an easy-to-fit, affordable photovoltaic (PV) panel which allows households to generate clean power and cut the cost of electricity bills in the process.

Work on the first home to be fitted with solar roof-slates under a Government initiative to encourage the use of solar power in the UK was completed today



HW Plastics was shortlisted in two categories of this year's Plastics lndustry Awards: as finalist for Processor of the Year, and its innovative work on the Window Quoter initiative led to a final three position in the Best Sales and Marketing Initiative.

CGII's Pyroguard has passed the new European safety glass Standard (EN12600).

BSI Product Services has established a new test rig for Kitemarked glazing.

Bucking the trend

As one quarter of the value of the world’s top companies was wiped out in a two month slump, culminating in last weeks devastation – the London Stock Exchange closed yesterday at its lowest level since September 6th 1996 – it seemed a good opportunity to analyse the performances of quoted companies related to the glass and window sector.

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NEW! IGM 2003
Save the dates of November 4-6, 2003 for the 14th biennial edition of USA's premier event for the glass and fenestration industries.

GPD 2003
The dates for the next Glass Processing Days conference have been published.


New Designers
New Designers at the Business Design Centre in London in July is the major showcase in Britain for the future of design, with a very strong decorative glass element.


Glaskon/BAU 2003
GlasKon 2003 in Munich, the 10th Innovation Forum for Glass, Architecture and Technology, which will run alongside BAU 2003


Fensterbau 2003

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The Howarth Timber Engineering Division has launched a new 16-page brochure highlighting the range of engineered timber products and services available from the company.

FENSA, GGF and BBA have agreed on their understanding on fire escape provisions and Part L.

Building inspectors will cope with Part L, says Sash UK Ltd.

PART L ARCHIVE



Comprehensive information on the current and potential recycling opportunities for recovered glass is now available in a major report commissioned and published by WRAP


Sporting legend Jackie Charlton has signed up with Hurst Plastics, the UK manufacturer of PVCu door panels

 


It proved to be an inconclusive exercise, for while they have all suffered, naturally, most have rode the storm without major catastrophe.
This is, I feel, in itself indicative of the strength of the glass and window industry as it continues to buck the economic trends, and will always be the case while house prices maintain their current increase and the price of window installations continues to fall.



Pilkington, Heywood Williams and Ultraframe all showed small losses while the Darby Group and Titon have remained relatively steady.
They are shortly to be joined by the UK’s only manufacturer of photovoltaic cells, Intersolar. This Bridgend based company hopes to raise £18m when it floats on the AIM next month. Further details can be found at www.intersolar.com


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THIS WEEK'S NEWS...

Test results: Fact or fiction?
There has been an alarming trend recently of suppliers attempting to confuse the industry with so-called independent test results that are at best meaningless, and at worst outright distortions of the facts, David Ballinger Managing Director, UK Fastener writes to THE GL@ZINE.
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Kombimatec’s ‘NIPPA’ Takes Off Following Glassex Launch
Just a few months after its successful debut at Glassex 2002, GTI - Kombimatec Machines Ltd reports that orders are flooding in for the new NIPPA relief miller for decorative profiles
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No Frills Manufacturing
Status fabricator United Trade Frames will be seeing in its first anniversary with production rates surpassing 230 frames per week, and investments of over £35,000.
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Paragon develop bomb proof windows and doors
There is currently a new development at Paragon in the shape of bomb proof windows and doors. Paragon have won through a partnership with Drawn Metal Ltd of Leeds a prestigious contract for these products, and installation will be completed later this year.
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All In One Windows relocated to new factory premises
Plastmo fabricator All In One Windows Limited has relocated to new factory premises in Leicester. The new 35,000 sq ft factory, purchased within a £1.7m business expansion programme, contains state of the art production machinery,including automated cutting and machining centres, welding lines and corner cleaners, raising the company's production capacity to in excess of 2000 frames a week.
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Vitro Reports Annual Results
Vitro, S.A. de C.V., the Mexican glass manufacturer, reported increased net sales for the fourth quarter and for 2001 in dollar terms, driven by the performance of its flat glass operations.
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Unique Industry Alliance Raises Security Awareness
As part of the celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of National Neighbourhood Watch in April, May and June Yale teamed up with the National Neighbourhood Watch Association (NNWA) to hold the first ever NNWA Roadshows across the UK. The aim of this important strategic alliance is to reduce crime in local communities and to create demand for Yale and Chubb security products.
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Repair Range has Significant Impact at Designer Pine
Designer Pine of Barnsley has expanded its business and is set to put 30% on the bottom line since taking on board the Briwax Professional woodgrain and colour repair range.
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Raising a Glass to Kerbside Collection
In support of National Glass Week, the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) this week publishes a study demonstrating the contribution kerbside collection of glass could make to reducing the amount of glass sent to landfill sites and helping the UK meet its targets for packaging recycling. But with only one in ten UK households currently having access to kerbside collection of glass, much potential support for glass recycling remains untapped.
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Consumer groups investigate idea of 'local traders' guide'
Consumers who want to avoid rogue traders could in future be able to contact an independent body to find out about local firms.
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Vetrotech Saint-Gobain Glass Passes Milestone Fire Test
A specialist glass from Vetrotech Saint-Gobain has become - it is claimed - the first fire resisting glass in the UK to pass a significant international milestone, further underlining its unique performance capabilities.
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Double celebrations as MILA's 4th Trinity Challenge concludes
Feelings ran high on Saturday 15th ]une as plastic injection moulding specialists Patterson & Rothwell lifted the MILA Trinity Challenge trophy as overall winners of this year's tournament - all on the same day that England beat Denmark 3 -0 in the Second Round of the World Cup.
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Stuga's Ecoline Prepping Centre stands alone
Since the launch of the Ecoline Prepping Centre at Glassex 2001 Stuga have sold eight machines to date and already successfully installed two.
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A bird's eye view for VEKA
A new development of luxury apartments in Cleethorpes provides a bird's eye view - literally - for the occupants of its ultra swish penthouse suite. For the building, with windows and doors manufactured and installed by VEKA fabricator Premier Window Systems (Grimsby) Ltd, is distinguished by a crows-nest on its roof, providing stunning views over the river and surrounding countryside.
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