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Rehau's
new 60mm system Rehau-Tritec is available for the first time
in a choice of more than 150 RAL colours
Free
info-pack available: here
Fully
compatible with the special dual-action coating on Pilkington Activ,
Hodgson Sealants Foamsekure
dry glazing and bar bonding tape comprises a high density Polyolephin
foam base, which is coated with a thick layer of solvent free 100%
acrylic mass adhesive
Surrey
based Clement Windows Group
has devised a multi-point locking steel window. The device is
the first of its kind in the steel window industry
UK
based engineering firm, Ashton Industrial,
has recently released the newest addition to its range of
grinding machines based on diamond grinding belt technology. 
Bevelox,
the original American formula cerium oxide for high quality
bevels, is now available ex-stock from Bohle  Mila
is introducing a new range of Hoppe
premium door furniture that will provide fabricators with
the finishing touch for 'designer' doors
The
Welcome Collection of composite doors from Vista
Panels provides a host of features that not only fulfill
the main considerations, such as security, durability and appearance,
but also offers a range of options Product
Archive
The
UK construction industry can look forward to work worth at least
£728m, a third of the overall cost of staging the Olympics,
if London is successful in its bid to host the 2012 Games. House
prices have fallen for three months in a row with the biggest
drop in the south of England, according to the latest figures.
With
soaring demand for Shepley's
conservatories, the company has invested in new livery for its
dedicated conservatory trucks
When
Micron Windows & Doors
was asked to refurbish over 700 windows on the four star
Paragon Hotel, Earls Court, it called on Caldwell,
the architectural hardware specialist to provide 1000
restrictors to enhance the new window system's safety
features A
large-scale conservatory extension to a five star hotel
in London Docklands, has been completed using Premier
Profiles' Victorian window system, supplied
by Wigan-based fabricator, Summit
Windows and Conservatories UK Ltd.
Plastics
Plus
appointed three new directors on the 1st May, the 12th anniversary
of the business The
average double-glazing company in the UK trades for just three
years. So when an individual celebrates 35 years of continuous
service with one firm there is a definite cause for popping
of champagne corks
A
new research programme aims to develop innovative construction
products utilising papermill waste. The
British Plastics Federation (BPF)
has published a Directory of UK plastics recyclers.
Alcoa,
the U.S. Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection
Agency, the State of Texas, and citizens groups have announced
a Clean Air Act agreement.
First
Degree Systems
has completed the first course at the company's recently launched
training facility 
Over
80% of the window sector in the German-speaking countries shows
interest in the possible uses of modified solid wood for window
manufacture, the latest study by the consultants of InterConnection
shows. Features
now archived include: Dave
Frost on the implications of CE Marking to the sealed unit manufacturer:  On 10th May, Mark Warren, took the plunge over the side of one of Hanley's tallest buildings (along with three of his staff) and abseiled down to the ground to help raise money for the Royal National Institute for the Blind. |
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CAB
Diary Dates Air
of Optimism at R + T Blinds Show
Interior
Designers 'Intrigued' by Lacobel The
Promac Golf Tournament 2003 Vitrum
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List
Glass
manufacturer, Pilkington, understands
the importance of specifying exactly the right fire-resistant glass for
each application and, with this in mind, has launched its comprehensive
Fire Resistant Glass Range Guide Mila
Hardware's
catalogue - known as 'The Key' - has been updated to include the most
up-to-the-minute additions and amendments to the company's 10,000 strong
range of products for PVCu, timber and aluminium windows and doors Quantal
has launched its new 'Living Space' brochure, specially designed to sell
the dream of a new conservatory to consumers Bohle
has introduced the first edition of a new range of catalogues for its
extensive portfolio of products. The Glass and Glazier 2003/2004 is a
558-page full colour catalogue packed with photographs and descriptions
as well as prices for many of the company's core product lines.
The
British Board of Agrement
has updated and enhanced its website www.bbacerts.co.uk. British
fabrication machinery fabricator Stuga Ltd
has re-designed its web site and has just re-launched it. The new site
has the facility for customers to log on and collect information on machinery
and maintenance training for Stuga products, as well as an on-line spares
ordering system.
Home
improvements firm CR Smith has secured
a prestigious national installation award for the second consecutive
year
Results
of the Health and Safety Executive
(HSE) designer initiative held during March 2003 in Scotland and the North
of England revealed that many designers are unaware of their duties under
Regulation 13 of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations
1994 (CDM)
A
Premier Profiles fabricator and installer of 8 years, Wigan-based York
Windows has recently developed a second site in the town. The
new 8,000 sq. ft. site will include both a factory and a trade counter
facility helping to double window production
'What
about the future when the calls for even greater thermal efficiency
grow ever louder, as no doubt they will?' asks Edgetech.  Chiltern
Dynamics and BM TRADA Certification
have launched new services to help IG manufacturers. with EN1279. The
up-to-date position on EN 1279 is as follows:
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| This should not necessarily mean the double glazing industry will immediately be affected, since not all replacement windows are a discretionary purchase and, even when they are, may be justified as adding value to the house. But there are signs that belts are being tightened - see Jim Rawson of Epwin's guarded forecast for 2003 which we published last week. And meanwhile, the commercial market still looks promising, judging by the latest construction output figures and a recent report from AMA | ||||||||||||
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Crew Faces the Elements in Major Sailing Event
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CGI
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Soar with Synseal's Global Avanti
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Provides an even Smoother Service with New Vehicle Datatrack System Guardian
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Coincidentally, we have just received notification of an application
for an Administration Order by 21st Centrury Windows Ltd of Flintshire
(Co. No. 03904468), which was put to the High Court in Manchester last
Friday (6th June). Apparently another Winding up petition had been proposed
by Veka and two other interested parties, including the bank. We shall
report more on this when we have the full details.
