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Avocet's
home security and automation systems provide add-on sales opportunities
for both fabricators and installers Hardware
manufacturer Mila Hardware has launched the latest addition to its
Warrior range, designed to provide a high security specification
for casement windows Maco
has added the Mach II Shootbolt Espagnolette to the Secured By
Design scheme
 Wacker's
Elastosil® SG500 is a two-part system for structural glazing Shepley
Window Systems is about to launch a new range of door handles featuring
a scratch resistant finish
Product Archive For a directory of products sorted by product type For a directory of products sorted by company in alphabetical order
The
latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics confirmed
the Construction Products Association's fears that the Government is
struggling to deliver key investment programmes for the built environment 
Veka
fabricator Teignmouth Windows has helped towards the transformation
of a former eyesore into a building that recently won
accolades from the Torbay Civic Society for its contribution
to the area's heritage Titon
Trimvent Select window trickle ventilators have been installed
into a new development of 2-3 bedroom houses by a major
residential developer in Colchester
To
assist with the ongoing development, growth and success of
Glassex, organiser Emap Maclaren has announced the return
of David Hailey to the sales team Luc
Willame received the 'Manager of the Year 2002' award in the
presence of the Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt Kestrel
Building Products has appointed Nigel Stokes its National
Sales Manager, to head up the existing team of experienced
reps The
Burnden Group plc are to benefit from three university graduates
as part of a partnership agreement with The Queens University
of Belfast
A
new source of practical advice for building professionals
on sustainable building practices is the Zero Emissions
Network (ZEN) at www.innovationonline.
The venture is the result of two years work and was
made possible by funding from the Pilkington Energy
Efficiency Trust (PEET) and Biffaward Glass
Technology Services (GTS), the technical arm of British
Glass, is evolving its skills in the field of Environmental
Services A
college campus in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is setting
the bench mark for 'green' architecture and historic
renovation Evergreen
Door manufactured steel door products now comply with
a European Directive on using timber from renewable
and well-managed sources.
Veka
fabricator Ashford Windows combined the latest leg of its UK tour
to meet local authority and housing association specifiers with
the introduction of a number of new products - with a trip on
the London Eye for all visitors
Delegates
from the British Plastics Federation Windows Group recently travelled
to Behringen, Germany to visit the Veka recycling plant as part
of the organisation's bid to formulate policy for dealing with
end-of-life PVCu windows
An
ambitious week-long exhibition and seminar programme of off-site
construction - the first of its kind in the UK - is being planned
for May of this year, to be held at the BRE.
Designers
must now comply with regulations to limit solar overheating in
buildings, as Paul Littlefair of BRE explains. Features
now archived include:
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Wakefield
based West Yorkshire Windows has set up a 3500 square foot fabrication
plant in just a couple of weeks. Working with profile supplier Status,
West Yorkshire Windows was manufacturing 100 windows a week just a month
after it had decided to stop buying in from an outside source. If
confirmation that 'quality pays' were ever needed then Newcastle upon
Tyne based Pennine Home Improvements continues to provide the evidence.
Founded 25 years ago, the company has grown from strength to strength
and is proud of its position as the leading home improvement company in
the north east.
Network
Veka has published the latest issue of Network News. This is the 19th
edition of the company's regular newsletter. Software
provider Business Micros has updated its Winstar literature pack. K2
Conservatory Roof Systems has increased its comprehensive technical support
package with the recent launch of a 119 page technical manual Synseal
has produced a sixty page hardback book full of product information and
illustrations of conservatories Ritec
International has just been awarded the Investors in People Award Merseyside-based
Total Glass has won an Action for Jobs award as part of its dedication
to actively recruiting local people, including the long-term unemployed. When
the award-winning Putney Bridge Restaurant was in its design stage, PKS
Architects wanted the building to resemble the bow of a ship. They turned
to Pro-Glass by Darby Todd
Architects' city centre Whitehall Square development in Belfast has won
two major architectural awards - the Laganside Award for Regeneration
2002 from the Royal Society of Ulster Architects, and a RIBA Award 2002
Premier
Profiles, extruder of PVCu window, door and cellular foam profile, has
donated the proceeds of its corporate Golf Day - over £7,430 - to
the charity PACT Bolton
based, industrial company The Burnden Group plc, provided its support
at two recent fund raising events
The
Glass and Glazing Federation is now bringing the GLASS Charter direct
to its Members with a series of four FREE workshops On
10th December 2002 the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) issued its first
ever progress report on the Government's 10-year health and safety targets
The
Clement Windows Group Ltd, the steel window company, has recently launched
its new interactive website UK
business is making good progress in the e-business arena according to
a new report published on 3rd December 2002 by DTI-led UK online for business.
Companies
needing to comply with the revised Building Regulations (Part L) can now
receive UKAS accredited air leakage testing via Taylor Woodrow's Technology
Centre, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
The
up-to-date position as regards publication and enforcement of the forthcoming
European Standard for insulating glass units (EN 1279) is as follows:
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The 'feel good factor' which one tends to associate with Glassex is definitely a little late in kicking in this year, not least because of the decision by some big names not to attend. However, there is also a great deal of economic uncertainty in general and this naturally leads to people putting off decisions about spending money to the last minute. |
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Chances are that come March 23rd, when the doors of the NEC are opened to the 23rd edition of the UK's most important window, door and conservatory show, the old magic will be there in abundance. If you are exhibiting, don't forget to send in details of what you will be offering on the stand, to be included in our comprehensive Stand Guide. Finally, I am very pleased to be able to welcome Norman Setra onto The Gl@zine team. Known to a great many of you in the business, Norman began his career in the glass publishing trade with me in 1988 as the Advertisement Manager of Window Trade News, before graduating to Glass and Glazing Products. There, he held the post of Advertisement Manager for many years before leaving to set up Fenestra Journal.
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Widely
credited for being the driving force behind the launch and its eventual
move in to the mainstream journals for the glass and glazing industry,
Norman departed from Fenestra just before Christmas. He will in the
first place be responsible for the launch and development of The Gl@zine's
new on-line directory to be launched in two weeks time, but in the near
future will be lending some much needed assistance on the Gl@zine sales
front.
