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New Geoplas Brochure Out Now

'The full range of Geoplas patented plastic building products offers the roofline industry a brand new concept in design, robustness and value-for-money.' says the company in its new brochure.

Geoplas Building Products has launched its new and comprehensive product catalogue for stockists and installers featuring its entire range from capover fascias to ancillaries.

Geoplas can now offer the building industry a lightweight, durable and cost-effective alternative to cellular foam, roofline and window ancillaries. The patented design of these products enables normal face-fix methods to be used and maximises the properties of rigid PVC's lightness and strength.

The catalogue features the complete roofline system, as well as a full range of window ancillaries, together with sizes, colours, finishes and pack quantities.

The Geoplas concept combines the advantages of rigid PVCu strength and lightness. Its patented structure enables normal face-fix methods to be used and is guaranteed for ten years.

Contact: Kevin Hunt - 0121 526 4048
or David Boon - 01260 276766

New Guide to Commercial Glazing

The sophistication of modern glazing, with its many uses in the retail market, public spaces, and showers and bathrooms, is illustrated by D R Services in a new Guide to its product range.

DRS, is a specialist in glass entrance doors, folding and sliding doors and shower panels, balustrades and canopies - operating across the country from its offices and workshop in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

From there the company provides clients with a complete service, comprising an on-site survey, glass cutting, etching and sandblasting, a wide range of hinges, weather and water seals, locks, catches, pivots and patches, and a team of experts for on-site fitting and installation.

The new guide clearly illustrates numerous examples of the company's work, highlighting specific accessories and the effects customers can achieve using glass.

This overview brochure is the first in a new series that D R Services is producing for specifiers, architects and builders. Other brochures illustrating each area of expertise in detail, all fully illustrated with product specifications, are available to make up a complete reference set.

Tel: 01992 447122
Email: mailto:drservices@themail.co.uk

New Tremco Guide to Construction and Glazing Sealants

Tremco's new guide to its wide range of sealants for glazing and construction provides a comprehensive table which links products to applications and includes both key performance data and compatible substrates. Another table gives the composition and available colours for products in the Tremco range, including: acrylic, butyl, silicone, polyurethane sealants and a large selection of pre-formed tapes.

Tremco sealants are used in many sectors, for a wide range of appiications, including construction caulking and jointing, residential windows and doors, and architectural glazing.

Formulated to suit all weather conditions, the sealants and tapes come from a company approved both to BS EN ISO 9002 and 14001.

For copies of the guide contact Tremco on tel: 01753 691696 or fax 01753 822640.

New Conservatory Brochure from Premier Profiles
       
Premier Profiles has unveiled a new 20 page conservatory brochure, the first in a suite of new literature being introduced over the coming weeks.

Responding to fabricator and installer demand for a high quality 'lifestyle' brochure which highlights the range and versatility of its conservatory offer, this literature will be a vital tool in helping the company develop its domestic conservatory business.

The full colour brochure contains installation photography, outlines the aesthetic and performance benefits, and also includes line drawing visuals of over 40 different conservatory designs.

Tel: 01302 311200
Email: mailto:info@premierprofiles.ltd.uk

Get Out More with Arbokol 682
       
Adshead Ratcliffe has published a new technical data sheet for its Arbokol 682 balustrade sealant, detailing a method for the external glazing of balustrades.

For many years, Arbokol 682 has been widely used and specified by leading glass manufacturers for the internal bedding of glass balustrades. With the increasing emphasis on glass structures by designers and architects, this system has become more and more essential for high-profile installations.

The comprehensive range of ARBO sealants have been tested and approved on many types of glass and glazing systems. The Millennium Bridge, Stratford Station and Manchester Plaza are three outstanding examples of where Arbokol 682 Balustrade sealant has been used externally.

Vision Design (Mitcham) was responsible for the installation of the balustrades into these demanding ventures and Kite Glass manufactured the glass. It is as a result of projects like these that Adshead Ratcliffe believed it necessary to incorporate the external installation of glass balustrades using two-part sealant into its technical data sheets.

Vision Design prefers to use Arbokol 682 instead of pure mechanical fixing because this method provides an easier and faster installation process. In addition, not only do the use of wedges and 682 meet the requirements of BS 6180 but this system also aids and facilitates the alignment of the glass.

If you require technical advice regarding structural glazing or the sealing of glass structures, log on to http://www.arbo.co.uk or telephone: 01773 826661 to receive the latest technical data sheet.

Right First Time Fire Protection with Pilkington Fire Resistant Glass Range Guide

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.

Across various sections, the brochure addresses everything the specifier needs to know about the products and systems when selecting the correct product to meet both aesthetic and fire safety requirements. Together with in-depth product data, the guide gives essential information on the latest standards and European fire tests.

The products are separated into integrity and insulation glass with detailed information on the appearance and performance of each. Clear tables and charts are provided throughout to make specification even simpler.

A glazing details section looks at the importance of the correct installation in a suitable fire-resistant frame, addressing the most common materials such as timber and steel.

Illustrated with full colour photography throughout, the brochure, with its combination of information, advice and data, has been designed to make use as easy as possible, providing all the information needed for effective and accurate specification.

Tel: 01744 692000

New 'Key' Catalogue Unlocks the full Extent of Mila's Range

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, including the Centralock electronic door locking system launched earlier this year.

The purpose of the new catalogue is to make the specification and purchase of Mila products as simple and gratifying as possible.

Fully revised to keep customers abreast of the most recent changes dictated by legislation and current market trends, the comprehensive Key catalogue includes almost 500 pages of easy-access information on everything from handles to systems such as Centralock to the smallest fixing, allowing Mila customers to 'unlock' the benefits of each product quickly and simply. The products contained in the catalogue demonstrate an understanding of the current demands placed on window and door manufacturers, revealing the company's technical and manufacturing skills, dedication to product development and service.

As well as the 'little red book' version, the Key catalogue is also available in an interactive CD ROM, allowing fast, convenient access with a full text search facility. Simple icons provide an instant guide to the most pertinent information about each product, from guarantee periods to relevant accreditations, plus prominent features and benefits. All pages are printable, with full dimensional drawings included for every product, and the CD also contains Acrobat Reader PDF files of each catalogue page for ease of reference.

In addition to basic catalogue information, the new CD also includes a number of other special features such as a digital video of products and a guide to Mila's UKAS accredited testing facilities. There are also links to the Mila website to allow users to keep regularly up to date with product and industry news, plus an exclusive demonstration of the Easy Fab automated ordering system.

To request your free copy of The Key catalogue or Key CD, contact Mila on 01327 312400.

Living Space - Selling the Dream

Quantal has launched its new 'Living Space' brochure, specially designed to sell the dream of a new conservatory to consumers. The glossy booklet could take pride of place on the best coffee tables, and is crammed full of photography to show how a conservatory could complement any home.

The colourful large format brochure is part of the extensive collection ofliterature available to all Quantal fabricators and installers. They can all be overprinted with the customers own logo and address details.

The full marketing package contains a comprehensive consumer-friendly selection of colourful brochures covering all aspects of the conservatory, clearly illustrating the range of styles and variations available to the homeowner.

There is also information on the build process, ventilation and glazing, to encourage responsible selling and enhance credibility.

A wide assortment of practical information, with clear, technical drawings, is available to help with fabrication and installation of all roofing styles in all situations.

The suite of literature is part of Quantal's new business support package, available to the growing network of Approved Quantal fabricators and installers.

Contact: Richard Hulbert
Tel: 01626 836 403

Bohle's New Catalogue Concept

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.

Bohle's concept is based on bringing together products aimed at specific user groups, with individual guides covering all the items each customer type might require. For example, the new Glass and Glazier version includes Glass Cutting, Handling, Grinding, Drilling, Sawing and Bonding, together with Glazing Tools, Glass Machinery and Fittings. It also features brief overviews of the main products available for Glass Fusing, Art Glass and Picture Framing to demonstrate potential new profit areas for glaziers to explore. Another significant change is that the new literature now lists the current price against each item, plus any quantity related discounts, making it quicker and easier to use than previous catalogues.

Bohle is already planning further product brochures targeted at different industry sectors including Art Glass customers, Picture Framers and lndustrial Glass Processors. Additionally, the catalogues will be updated and replaced around every 12 months to ensure both the product details and prices are always up to date.

Commenting on this new approach, Gary Dean, Managing Director of Bohle UK Ltd says, 'The reaction from the market has been very favourable because it's makes it so much easier to find the product you're looking for. Also, customers particularly like the idea of being able to find the product and the price side by side, which we believe is a first for the industry. So far we have distributed over 4,000 of the first catalogue since the beginning of March 2003, and we are receiving many more requests for copies every day.'

A free copy of the Glass and Glazier 2003/2004 is available by calling Bohle on freephone 0800 616151.

Web: http://www.bohle.ltd.uk

New BWF Specifiers Guide now Available

The British Woodworking Federation Specifiers Guide for 2003 has just been published. The full colour 56-page guide is an invaluable aid to architects and contractors, helping them locate BWF Members with a variety of skills, whether volume timber door and window manufacturers or one of the many specialist joinery businesses throughout the UK.

The BWF's 400 plus members are listed alphabetically and by county. The full listing also indicates both the widespread activities of the BWF and the skills of the companies, which range from doors, windows and conservatories to fitted furniture, shopfitting and timber frame components.

In recent years the BWF has played a pivotal role in rejuvenating the joinery industry in the UK, and its two successful accreditation schemes - for Timber Windows and for Fire Doors and Doorsets - are described in detail in the new guide, along with contact information about the Members of both schemes.

The new guide is available free of charge from the British Woodworking Federation.

Tel: 020 7608 5050
Email: mailto:info@bwf.org.uk
Web: http://www.bwf.org.uk

TruSeal Offers New Insuledge Brochure Literature

TruSeal Technologies, Inc., a world leader in flexible spacer systems for insulating glass, has recently released a brochure detailing its new flexible warm-edge spacer, Insuledge™. The brochure describes Insuledge's tubular design, which the company claims makes it the warmest flexible insulating glass (IG) spacer system.

Insuledge incorporates a hollow, non-metallic tube design, resulting in superior thermal performance. The hollow core replaces conductive solid or foam materials with better insulating air space.

Insuledge's flexible tube design makes all types of insulating glass fabrication possible and cost effective. No more bending rigid, metal profiles or mixing 'u-channel' metal spacers with foam or solid flexible spacers. The brochure shows how Insuledge can follow the edge of virtually any IG unit shape.

For information about the Insuledge brochure or to receive a free copy, please contact Pat Kreider at mailto:kreider@truseal.com and ask for brochure F-8067

Web: http://www.truseal.com

All-New PVCu Product Directory from Wagner

Hardware distributor, Wagner (GB) Ltd, has launched the 2003-2004 Product Directory for PVCu fabrication, which complements the existing versions for aluminium and timber manufacturers.

2002 was a busy year for the company, during which time it became a Secured By Design Licence holder. Many of the products within the new Directory are Secured By Design accredited and these are highlighted with the distinctive 'SBD' logo.

Many new product lines have been introduced to add to Wagner's already extensive range and these are also highlighted for easy reference.

Registered customers can use the Directories in conjunction with Wagner's online shop at http://www.wagnergb.com to obtain up to the moment price and stock information and place and track orders.

Contact: Gary Gleeson
Tel: 01634 263263

Correct lnstallation is Critical to Fire Door Performance

The Firefighters' strikes have served to remind people of the importance of fire safety precautions, which in turn has highlighted how many deaths occur due to the rapid spread of smoke and fiames once a blaze has started. It is a tragic but regular occurrence for people to suffocate in their sleep or fail to find refuge from the fire during the time it takes for help to arrive.

For this reason the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is again emphasising the importance of specifying fire doors complying with all relevant standards and regulations, and that they should be correctly installed.

In addition to accrediting manufacturers of doors and doorsets and the suppliers of component parts, such as fire resisting glazing units, through its certification Scheme, the BWF also strives to ensure such doors perform effectively once fitted. Correct and conscientious installation is pivotal to their performance in real life situations.

For instance, a half hour fire door is quite liable to offer only five to 10 minutes protection if incorrectly fitted because smoke and hot gases will rapidly pass through gaps left around the frame or between the stops.
Each make and model of a fire door is accompanied by its own installation instructions. It is crucial that these should be followed, preferably by a fully qualified tradesman.

As Sharjeel Khawaja, BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door Scheme Manager says: 'lnstallation must not be viewed as a physical task in isolation, but rather the final stage in a process which allowed the door to be certificated.'

Underlining its concern over the correct installation procedures, the BWF has produced a new fact card that is available to everyone including trade contractors, general builders and construction companies, free of charge. It sets out all the relevant reasons behind the correct installation of fire doors, along with advice on contacting manufacturers wherever instructions are missing or incomplete.

For a free copy contact the BWF on Email: mailto:firedoors@bwf.org.uk
Tel: 020 7608 5050.
Web: http://www.bwf.org.uk

New Architect's Catalogue

Reynaers Aluminium has announced the launch of its new Architect's Catalogue on CD-Rom, which is released in May 2003.

The Catalogue will provide information on the full range of products and services offered by Reynaers, including windows, doors, curtain walling, sliding systems and atria. The Catalogue will be available in either paper or CD-Rom format and will also be available to download from the new Reynaers website http://www.reynaers.com. The CD-Rom will be suitable for use on both PC and MAC workstations.

Reynaers Aluminium operates through a network of approved installers througout the UK and, with its dedicated projects office in London, is placed to provide a comprehensive and informative service to architects.

Tel: 0121 421 1999
Email: mailto:reynaersltd@reynaers.com
Web: http://www. reynaers. com

Insulating Glass Units - how to Meet your Legal Requirements

CE marking of Insulating Glass Units - Manufacturer's Toolkit is a new CD-ROM from BSI. The Toolkit provides step-by-step guidance and assistance for manufacturers of insulating glass units working towards regulatory compliance (CE marking) of their units, in accordance with the Construction Products Directive (CPD) (89/106/EC)

What does the Toolkit contain?
The Toolkit contains a comprehensive collection of document templates, flowcharts, checklists and other tools to assist in meeting the legal requirements for CE marking. By following the flowcharts and making use of the relevant templates, a manufacturer may confidently proceed with the development of its factory production control system in the knowledge that such a system will satisfy the requirements within the Directive.

Is the CPD compulsory?
Compliance with the requirements of the CPD will be a legal requirement by 2005. A lot of work will be needed to achieve compliance so there's no time to lose. Ideally, preparing for CE marking should start now.

How can I save time and money?
Companies that fail to understand the complexities of the Directive, and as a result fail to comply with the CPD, will not be able to sell their products. They will simply go out of business! This Toolkit will do all the hard work by navigating the demands of the Directive and enabling manufacturers to prepare for type testing and subsequent CE marking, saving valuable time and money.

CE marking of Insulating Glass Units - Manufacturer's Toolkit CD-ROM Price: £499 +VAT (£399 +VAT until 30th April 2003)
Orders to: BSI Customer Services
Tel: 020 8996 9001
Email: mailto:orders@bsi-global.com

BBSA Publishes 'Guide to Safe Working Practices' Booklet

The British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA) has published 'A Guide to Safe Working Practices'.

The BBSA represents over 360 of the leading suppliers, manufacturers installers of internal and external blinds, awnings, shutters and grilles in the UK.

The booklet is for use by the staff of BBSA member companies and has been compiled to draw attention to hazards at work and highlight safe working procedures. Amongst the many subjects it covers are:

• Use of machinery
• Working at heights
• Use of vehicles
• Working with power tools
• First aid
• Personal protective equipment
• Manual handling
• Fire precautions

The Guide provides an invaluable tool for BBSA members and their staff and encourages safe working practices both on and off site.

Tel: 01827 52337
Web: http://www.bbsa.org.uk

New Guide from PollardsFyrespan

A new, full colour guide from PollardsFyrespan details the company's comprehensive range of entrance and glazed doors and screens. Coupling innovative design with high standards of craftsmanship, PollardsFyrespan produces doors and screens to meet two distinct markets - fire rated and non-fire rated.

PollardsFyrespan's range of non-fire rated systems include swing, sliding, sliding and stacking and revolving doors in both manual and automatic operation for an extensive variety of applications, from domestic to retail installations. The company's fire rated solutions are available in a variety of finishes and include swing and sliding doors offering a fire rating of between 30 and 120 minutes to accommodate even the most demanding situations.

The guide illustrates the application potential of the PollardsFyrespan product range with in-situ examples of many prestigious projects, including the British Library and Canary Wharf.

PollardsFyrespan is part of the Anglo-Scandinavian HansenGroup, one of Europe's leading fenestration specialists with annual sales of £100 million and over 1,000 employees. HansenGroup's activities extend from structural glazing, curtain walling and windows, fire resisting and steel glazing systems and advanced glass processing to high performance steel doorsets for fire, acoustic, security and cleanroom applications.

For a copy of the new guide contact PollardsFyrespansales on Tel: 020 8443 5511 or Email: mailto:sales@pollardsfyrespan.co.uk

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