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WIN MANCHESTER UNITED EXECUTIVE SUITE TICKETS!
If you visit the Shand Higson stand at Glassex 2002 (stand no. GP002 in the Glass Pavillion), you can enter their Prize Draw in which you can win a pair of executive suite tickets to see Manchester United vs. Middlesbrough on 23rd March
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Planet launches conservatory franchise network
Planet, the North West conservatory installer has announced its intention to roll out nationally, using a network of franchisees selling into exclusive marketing areas. Planet Franchising Ltd has been established to mount a major franchisee recruitment campaign in 2002.
Based on a successful pilot franchise in Haydock, Merseyside, and with 3 new franchisees already added in the last past two months, Planet intend to offer to existing independent fabricator / installers the template that has driven Planet to market leadership in conservatory sales in the North West.
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HW PLASTICS - Macclesfield grows,
Gloucester goes
HW Plastics Limited has announced a multi-million pound investment in its manufacturing facilities at Macclesfield and Scunthorpe, together with a major restructuring of its operations. As a result of this programme, its Macclesfield site, already one of the largest extrusion operations in the UK, will be expanded and by the end of March 2003 will produce all the Company's window profiles. The Gloucester factory will ultimately close.
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LB Plastics backs Hull's Awards scheme
For the second consecutive year, Sheerframe systems company L.B. Plastics has backed Hull's drive for excellence by sponsoring the council's Towards Service Excellence Awards scheme.
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SFS in major expansion
Window fastener and door hinge company SFS has become the world's largest manufacturer of fastening systems for key industrial markets following the acquisition of Construction Fasteners Inc in the US. The company is also changing its name fiom SFS Stadler to SFS intec and focusing its UK business growth from its Leeds headquarters.
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AC YULE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
With the revised Document L of the Building Regulations having a dramatic effect on the UK window industry, but particularly the home improvement sector, VEKA fabricator AC Yule is very keen to ensure that its customers are fully prepared for the changes when they take place in April 2002. Anticipating any issues that might be raised as a result of the new rules, AC Yule took to the road with the VEKA Big Rig mobile exhibition unit to visit its customers and local specifiers to ensure they are all fully aware of the changes, and are able to ensure full advantage is taken of what the company see as an opportunity, rather than burden.
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your weekly e-mail news 15th January 2002
Construction: The CPA (Construction Products Association) forecasts until 2004 The annual 2001 compendium of statistics covers all aspects of housing. NEW! Construction Archive for the last month's construction news Awards& Standards Hallmark's entrance door achieves Secured by design approval Part L/EN1279 John Gold of software company Jotika looks at the impact of Part L on sealed unit manufacture GGF spells out the FENSA solution to complying with part L Thermoseal points the way forward for sealed unit manufacturers Products to learn more about: Pultruded fibreglass windows from Crown NewBuild ordering system from Permacell Glencar lever furniture from Basta Data transfer solution from Elumatec Edstrom vehicle racking passes crash test Machine Plas goes national with Veka's In-Line patio Silver Service from Siegenia Polycarbonate debate: Polygal weighs in NEW! Product Archive for the last months worth of new products Technical Feature for a special article on the use of molybdenum disilicide in glass production Fire Resistant Glass for information on the new test rig for fire resistance at the BRE Projects & Contracts Laminated glass was used in the roof of the Great Court at the British Mseum Pilkington Architectural has provided an incredible glass envelope for the Focus Building in Warsaw. HansenGlass has supplied FortPlus glass stair treads for Ceasar's palace in Birkenhead Foster & Partners has used laminated glass for the roof of the Great Glass House in the National Botanic Garden of Wales NEW! Projects Archive The last month's worth of outstanding glass and fenestration projects	COUNTDOWN TO GLASSEX! GLASSEX continues to build up momentum and looks like being the biggest one ever. We have added quite a few new companies this week, so take a look at this this link. THE GL@ZINE will exhibiting at Glassex and we should be able to let you have some details next week. And don't forget, if you are exhibiting, to send us details of your exhibit, preferably by email, together with a suitable image (a JPEG or a PDF) to: news@theglazine.com If you prefer to send printed matter, please use the following mailing address: The Media House PO Box 27 Chislehurst BR7 6WD Meanwhile, the debate on Part L continues. John Gold of Jotika and Mark Hickox of Thermoseal both assess the impact of the new standards on sealed unit manufacturers. Visit this page. Don't forget that you can view previous issues in our ARCHIVE SECTION and we also now have archive pages for PRODUCTS, PROJECTS, PEOPLE and CONSTRUCTION We look forward to continuing to provide you with up-to-the minute news and views and I hope you enjoy what we have for you this week. Please email me at tony@theglazine.com Tony Higgin, Publisher		Glassex Complete Stand Guide! for a full stand guide, cross-referenced under 20 product headings and containing links to full company information. Or Click the Glassex logo to visit the Glassex website framework for growth More Exhibition News for information on next year's Irish Fenestration & Glazing Show UPDATED Exhibition List for upcoming exhibitions in the UK and the rest of the world. Marketing & Literature Synseal is offering a conservatory sample box worth £50 for free! Veka staff get their kit off for charity calendar A new code of practice entitled 'Architectural hardware suitable for use on timber fire-resisting and escape route doorsteps' has been published SquareOn - Shepley's latest Newsletter Kestrel's latest Corporate Brochure People Brian Eddleston of Ritec has been elected as the new Chair of the London Region of the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) Seven long serving employees at LB Plastics, were presented with gold watches Two recent appointments at Freefoam Plastics Ebor strengthens its Accessories Sales Division with two promotions. Masterframe has appointed Keith Pacey National Sales Manager. LB Plastics has appointed Mark Shepherd as Newbuild Projects Executive. BCE Cellular Extrusions strengthens its sales team in Scotland NEW! People Archive for the last few month's worth of people and careers Fabricator Focus SASH UK has entered a partnering agreement with Northern Counties Housing Association REHAU fabricator Express Trade Frames Ltd, Preston has reached a weekly output of 500 frames and invested in machinery from stb. Ashford Windows Ltd, the VEKA fabricator, is to add 10,000 sq feet to give a 150% increase in manufacturing space. REHAU customer TM Profiles of Stoke on Trent marked its first anniversary in business with the opening of a 2,000 sq ft retail showroom in the heart of Hanley.

	Latest News: 15.01.02 Kings of the Road: Synseal fleet clocks up 1.8 million miles a year Synseal's phenomenal growth has been well documented over recent months. New products like the Shield Conservatory System, new customers, and 19.5% more sales to existing customers compared with the same period last year, have underpinned the company's multi-million expansion programme. [More on this story] New Plimsoll Analysis reveals healthy market growth in 2002 The UK Windows & Doors market is set to grow at a healthy 3.9% in 2002, according to a just published analysis from Plimsoll. [More on this story]
	WIN MANCHESTER UNITED EXECUTIVE SUITE TICKETS! If you visit the Shand Higson stand at Glassex 2002 (stand no. GP002 in the Glass Pavillion), you can enter their Prize Draw in which you can win a pair of executive suite tickets to see Manchester United vs. Middlesbrough on 23rd March [More on this story] Planet launches conservatory franchise network Planet, the North West conservatory installer has announced its intention to roll out nationally, using a network of franchisees selling into exclusive marketing areas. Planet Franchising Ltd has been established to mount a major franchisee recruitment campaign in 2002. Based on a successful pilot franchise in Haydock, Merseyside, and with 3 new franchisees already added in the last past two months, Planet intend to offer to existing independent fabricator / installers the template that has driven Planet to market leadership in conservatory sales in the North West. [More on this story] HW PLASTICS - Macclesfield grows, Gloucester goes HW Plastics Limited has announced a multi-million pound investment in its manufacturing facilities at Macclesfield and Scunthorpe, together with a major restructuring of its operations. As a result of this programme, its Macclesfield site, already one of the largest extrusion operations in the UK, will be expanded and by the end of March 2003 will produce all the Company's window profiles. The Gloucester factory will ultimately close. [More on this story] LB Plastics backs Hull's Awards scheme For the second consecutive year, Sheerframe systems company L.B. Plastics has backed Hull's drive for excellence by sponsoring the council's Towards Service Excellence Awards scheme. [More on this story] SFS in major expansion Window fastener and door hinge company SFS has become the world's largest manufacturer of fastening systems for key industrial markets following the acquisition of Construction Fasteners Inc in the US. The company is also changing its name fiom SFS Stadler to SFS intec and focusing its UK business growth from its Leeds headquarters. [More on this story] AC YULE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD With the revised Document L of the Building Regulations having a dramatic effect on the UK window industry, but particularly the home improvement sector, VEKA fabricator AC Yule is very keen to ensure that its customers are fully prepared for the changes when they take place in April 2002. Anticipating any issues that might be raised as a result of the new rules, AC Yule took to the road with the VEKA Big Rig mobile exhibition unit to visit its customers and local specifiers to ensure they are all fully aware of the changes, and are able to ensure full advantage is taken of what the company see as an opportunity, rather than burden. [More on this story]

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