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Thermlock
- a patented thermally-enhanced reinforcing profile from Sheerframe
systems company L.B. Plastics - enables windows to achieve Part
L ratings without the need for soft-coat glazing 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
Speaking
at a major industry led conference assessing construction's prospects
for the next three years and beyond, Allan Wilén CPA Economics
Director highlighted the crucial role of government investment plans
in driving industry growth 
Vetrotech
Saint-Gobain, the manufacturer of fire resisting glass,
has supplied specialist glass for new office buildings
in a West Yorkshire business park 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
PVC-UE
roofline product supplier, Kestrel Building Products has appointed
Garry Parker as its National Specification Manager 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
Business
is calling for clearer environmental taxation policies
from the Government in a study carried out with assistance
from the Pilkington Energy Efficiency Trust 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
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
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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.
The
Second Edition of a 60 page guide has just been published by manufacturer
LS Leaderflush Shapland, covering all aspects of performance doors and
doorsets 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. Systems
extruder Veka plc has been presented with certificates for two key standards
for quality and environmental management 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.
It
was literally a case of 'pounds from heaven' for a Shropshire-based children's
hospice following a fund-raising freefall by two adventurous Profile 22
ladies
The
Glass and Glazing Federation is now bringing the GLASS Charter direct
to its Members with a series of four FREE workshops
The
new look Synseal website is live and ready to welcome online visitors.
Interactive and easy to navigate, www.synseal.com
has been designed with the browser in mind. The
Clement Windows Group Ltd, the steel window company, has recently launched
its new interactive website
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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'Fighting the red tape of the European administration to speed up the establishment of the CE mark and removing barriers to trade, is a long and laborious undertaking. However, we are moving ahead and are optimistic that there will be a breakthrough this year', says Alfons Schneider, the president of EuroWindoor. |
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'Once the CE-mark has been successfully established in Europe, we will address the introduction of a uniform quality standard to the European market. This undertaking does not require any governmental support, but the support of the associations and of the national market players. Only then will it be possible for consumers to compare products on an objective basis, independent of the price,' he adds. 
Also this week, at an Extraordinary General Meeting, sdea members voted unanimously to step up its promotional activities within Europe. The meeting also approved a proposal to accept European Union shopfittings and display companies as members of the Shop and Display Equipment Association.
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to Forge new Links in Europe Glassex
becomes ConservatoryEx as 50 Conservatory Companies sign up Consolidation
in UK Partitioning market as H L Smith acquires Unilock brands Blindcraft
Switches to Sheerframe in Delivery and Support Issue Masco
Sadly Announces the Passing of its President Raymond F. Kennedy Rise
in Demand for Portal Frame Software Pilkington
has Brilliant Vision for Millennium Plaza Project
Odyssey - Andersen Explores the Window as an Interface Deceuninck
Group sells Recycling Subsidiary MPH
Windows Builds on its Reputation Chatfields
Leeds the Clear Choice for Nova Windows New
Factory Provides Local Business with Window of Opportunity Eurocell
Building Plastics Expand Further into Ireland Riding
the Storm BIAT
Courts Greatness at British Museum Agreements
With Labour And New York Power Authority Keep Alcoa Massena East Plant
Operating
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