Trade
visitors at the exhibition duo fensterbau/frontale and HOLZ-HANDWERK,
which takes place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 22-25 March
2006, can look forward to a comprehensive range of products from over
1,200 exhibitors from all over the world. Another good reason for visiting
the exhibition is the extra information offered by the supporting programme
on windows, facades and woodworking. This year's highlights include
the Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades on Thursday, 23rd March 2006
in CCN Ost, the new congress centre of NürnbergMesse.
The theme of the 3rd Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades is ‘Technology
and/or Architecture’. As in 2002 and 2004, the programme of the
half-day event for architects and planners follows a strict order. Only
four presentations are to create the link from theory to detail, and
this with reference to the latest developments in the fields of architecture,
windows and facades. The presentations are therefore structured with
the following levels: Theory / Practice I - International / Practice
II - National / Detail.
The theory level, in this case the theory of facades, is represented
by Andrea Compagno of Zurich with his presentation 'Energy-Efficient
Facades: State of the Art'. The services of architect and designer Mario
Bellini of Milan have been obtained for the Practice I level. Elmar
Schossig of Gatermann Schossig Architekten Cologne follows with Practice
II and the Detail level is examined by Dr. Helmut Köster, architect
and light planner of Frankfurt am Main.
Andrea Compagno is an international facade planning consultant and well
known for numerous presentations and publications in journals and books.
He is currently co-operating in several projects in Italy with Mario
Bellini Associati S.r.l., for example, the Centro Culturale in Turin
and Palazzo Pepoli Vecchio, the municipal museum in Bologna. Besides
his many demanding and mostly very extensive architecture projects,
Mario Bellini achieved world fame as a designer back in the 60's and
70's. His furniture and product designs are included in all museum design
collections in the world. Gatermann Schossig Architekten is one of the
most innovative consultant architects in Germany. The architects complete
a number of their projects at the end of 2005 / beginning of 2006, including
projects distinguished by features such as integral facade techniques,
like the Triangle tower block and the Kontor 19 project in Cologne and
Capricorn House in the Düsseldorf media centre. Dr. Helmut Köster,
who has co-operated intensively with the Cologne architects for many
years, is Germany's leading expert on daylight and artificial light
control with slats. His book entitled 'Dynamic Daylight in Architecture',
published by Birkhäuser in 2004, shows principles, systems and
projects for daylight planning and is regarded as a reference work on
this subject.
Participation in the Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades is free,
but subject to prior registration due to the limited number of seats.
Please therefore register as quickly as possible by fax: +49 (0) 711.
7591-410.
The registered participants receive the forum documentation in book
form. The book contains the detailed description of the forum papers
together with supplementary information on the subject.
3rd Forum Architecture - Windows - Facades
Thursday, 23rd March 2006, 10 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, CCN Ost, Tokio hall
Organiser: NürnbergMesse in co-operation with the trade
journal 'xia IntelligenteArchitektur'
Sponsors: Bayerische Architektenkammer und BDA Bayern e.V.
The event is supported by the companies profine, HAUTAU and SANCO.
Profile
22 puts Customers 'Ahead of the Game'
Representatives
from over 100 fabricators and installers attended a recent Profile
22 seminar to hear about forthcoming revisions in the building
regulations.
The seminar proved so popular with customers that the venue was relocated
to larger facilities to accommodate the day's events more comfortably.
Keith White, Profile 22 Managing Director, welcomed delegates to the
seminar and introduced the main topics, which covered proposed amendments
to Building Regulations Documents F and L.
The presentations began with the changes in terminology and the implications
for window design and were explained in detail by Profile 22's technical
team, followed by the new requirements for trickle ventilation from
Lee Manton of Simon Air Management Systems.
After lunch, Rick Wilberforce of Pilkington gave detailed analysis of
Document L, and Profile 22's Tony Hughes explained the new energy ratings,
outlining the performance criteria and the ability of Profile 22 products
to meet them.
Peter Brookes of BGH conducted a final presentation on the importance
of staff training and the ways in which companies could expect to benefit
from initiating formal training programmes.
Event host Andrew Reid, Profile 22's Head of Sales, said: 'Profile 22
is well known for its proactive approach regarding pending changes within
the industry and in supporting customers by keeping them informed of
the changes that effect the way in which they do business and in turn,
how their customers business' are affected.
‘The building regulations are just one area and we decided to host
an event to explain the changes. This will be followed up in the coming
months with appropriate presentations to our customer's customers.
'We are committed to making sure that our customers have the right products,
support and information to keep them ahead in an increasingly competitive
market'
For further information about forthcoming Profile 22 seminars, or to
find out how Profile 22 could help your business, contact Profile 22
on Tel: 01952 290910 or visit the website: http://www.profile22.com
Masterframe
Windows Ltd
promoted the Window Energy Rating at construction exhibition Ecobuild
in Earls Court 2, London, on 22-23 February. The company says that its
green, C rated Bygone Collection window is the only Energy Saving Recommended
sliding sash in the UK and can reduce CO2 emissions by 74% compared
to a single glazed timber original.
Masterframe believes it is vital for representatives from the PVC-U
window industry to fly the flag at events and exhibitions like this
as promoting initiatives like the Window Energy Rating to green consumers
can help develop a new market for fabricators and installers alike.
Visitors to Ecobuild had the chance to meet with developers, architects,
planners and policy makers.
Exhibitors included the Energy Saving Trust, The British Research Establishment,
Aggregate Industries, Bauder, Marley, Monodraught and Vent Axia.
British
Rooflight will 'Steel' the Show
A
new British made rooflight 'Lumen'
is being launched at this year's National Homebuilding and Renovating
Show (2nd - 5th March 2006, NEC Birmingham).
Manufactured to sit flush, this low profile rooflight meets all the
standard requirements of a conservation rooflight suitable for a period
property but according to the company is unique in its attention to
detail. 'Everything from its fines lines of steel right down to its
brass tag demonstrating its authenticity have been carefully crafted.'
The Lumen rooflight will be exhibited by Tuscan Foundry Products one
of the leading suppliers of conservation style rooflights at stand no:
1241.
The Lumen rooflight has been especially made to replicate a traditional
Victorian design whilst providing one of the highest specifications
of glazing available today through incorporating Pilkington Activ -
the world's first self-cleaning glass.
Specialist non-reactive silicone has also been sourced to bed and front
the argon gas filled units to resemble the traditional putty appearance
found on an original Victorian rooflight. In addition, every rooflight
is produced with an anthracite timber liner, hand-crafted by a British
carpenter to provide the finishing touch on the inside.
Paul Trace, Managing Director of Tuscan Foundry Products explains the
need for detail:
'Our engineers have designed and produced every detail beautifully,
for example the winder mechanism is made from solid brass. I wanted
to produce a rooflight that is British made, indicative of our craftsmanship
and deserving of our heritage properties.'
Each rooflight will be made according to the specification and will
have optional features including remote control opening to allow flexibility.
Where an excess of light is necessary, the Lumen rooflight has a seamless
design which can be linked together with a minimum amount of visual
framework.
Please visit http://www.tuscanfoundryproducts.co.uk
to register for FREE tickets to the Homebuilding and Renovating Show
2006.
Dorluxe
Back at Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Having
enjoyed success at the Homebuilding & Renovating show at London's
Excel last year - Plastmo fabricator, Dorluxe
(the specialist stable door manufacturer) is increasing the size of
its exhibition stand at this year's show, to be held at the NEC between
Thursday 2nd and Sunday 5th March.
Dorluxe will use the show to launch its new door ranges - its electronically
operated PVC entrance doors and its composite entrance doors. Dorluxe's
general manager, Phil Balder, comments: ‘Building on the success
of our stable door range, we are pleased and proud to introduce our
new door ranges, which we believe will be a great added valued product
on which installers can capitalise.’ He continues, ‘We have
launched these new ranges as a result of the feedback from many visitors
from last year's show. A vast number of homeowners, to whom we have
spoken, were very interested in remote control electronically operated
doors and alternative products such as composite doors, so we are simply
catering for our customer's needs.’
The company will also have on display examples of its popular 'Stylish
and Secure' range of stable doors, which have PAS 23 and Sold Secure
accreditations. The versatility of these stable doors, combined with
the wide range of styles, designs and options available, ensure that
there is a stable door solution to suit all applications.
Dorluxe says that trade customers wishing to capitalise on the growing
and lucrative stable and composite door market will not be disappointed
and should drop by the company’s stand to take a look at the specialist
products and marketing support package.
http://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/
Demonstration Open Days at GTI Kombimatec, 5th-8th March 2006
'GTI Kombimatec is not going to Glassex for the first time in 22 years. We feel we can offer our customers and partners a better experience of seeing window machinery work and have a go at making real windows themselves,’ says the company.
‘We will have all that is needed to give you that real fabrication experience at our factory showroom in Luton, so call in on the way back from Glassex or on the way there, it is up to you.
‘The main machines that will be demonstrated will be from our 'Power Trio' range. The DGS530 CNC Saw which has the ability to cut two profiles at once, has no reasonable minimum or maximum cut length, works with an optimised cutting list with 100% accuracy. The 4HDV Multi-head Welder, available with or without turret facility, has a clever system enabling you to use any combination of heads 1-3, 2-2, 3-1, or all 4 together. The rear fences line up automatically enabling super quick changes between corner and transom welding. The model has proven to be very reliable, easy to use and is a must have at the heart of any production line.
‘We will also have the EV470/200 CNC Cleaning Machine which will be able to clean all of the frame including corners, transoms and cruciforms even on chamfered or decorative profiles. Interspersed will be machines from our whole range including the WSF445 Water Slot Router with 3 phase motors, the popular CRD1200 Copy Router with Triple Drill, the brand new AFV370 Electronic Radius End Miller as well as the GLS190 Bead saw and measuring system. So if you are interested we can show you these machines as well as others in our extensive range.
‘Why not visit and try these machines yourself and see how easy fabricating windows can be, all our machines will have special prices, ring for an appointment (01582) 455934 or email sales@gtikombi.co.uk and book in on the dates above (same as Glassex 2006). Visit and claim your Free Gift and see how we can help you drive your production line in 2006 and beyond.
Industry
Wide Seminar Set for May 10th 2006 at Ricoh Stadium
Keeping
up to date with rapidly changing energy efficiency issues and environmental
legislation is of paramount importance to everyone in the window and
glass markets. But with so much going on, it can be a minefield to keep
on top of it all, get the real facts and decide which are opportunities
or pitfalls. Edgetech UK and other
industry experts hope to provide all the answers, as well as a platform
on which the glass and window industry can debate, in a free one day
seminar on May 10th.
Andy
Jones, Sales Director and General Manager of seminar sponsors Edgetech
comments: ‘Our industry underwent massive changes in 2005 and this
looks set to continue in 2006. Thanks to new legislation and other industry
wide initiatives on energy efficiency, there are significant opportunities
out there for any ambitious company - whether fabricator, sealed unit
manufacturer, installer, system company, specifier, glass processor
or machinery supplier - to exploit. This seminar will present the facts.
Companies can't afford to stand still to see what others will do before
acting themselves, particularly in a market as competitive as the glass
and window industry.
‘The new British Fenestration Council (BFRC) energy A2G rating
versus U-values has already provoked much discussion. Many believe the
Window Energy Ratings system aids home owner recognition, adds value
and margin and is therefore worth pursuing. Others say as a voluntary
scheme, that takes time and money, why bother? And what's the future
of Part L? Impartial speakers carefully chosen from among the industry's
leading experts will be presenting the facts on these topics and more,
so you can make up your mind and take decisions that are best for your
business based on fact.’
The Seminar will take place on May 10th 2006 at Coventry football team's
home ground the Ricoh Arena (pictured). Places are limited and will
be allocated on a first come first served basis. More information about
the seminar with a programme of the day and confirmation of the speakers
will be available soon, but anyone interested in getting involved can
call Anne O'Connor at Edgetech on 02476 705570 or Fiona Lund at seminar
organisers Michael Rigby Associates on 01453 521621 for more information
at this early stage.
Glassex
’06: 'The Most Diverse for Years'
Glassex has long been regarded as the barometer of the glass and glazing
industry, with the event in recent years of course more closely representing
windows, doors and conservatories. As such it has always provoked an
extraordinary level of passion within the industry, for better or for
worse but everyone has an opinion!
A
comment that has been voiced frequently is that the event is ‘biased’
towards a particular sector: For many years the systems companies appeared
to dominate, then machinery and more recently it has, apparently, been
the conservatory roof systems suppliers that have taken over, although
Glassex can only ever reflect the requirements of its exhibitors, and
trends within the marketplace.
The pundits will therefore be delighted with Glassex 2006, with the
event promising the most even balance of exhibitors - and therefore
products and services - for years. No one sector can be singled out
as being over-dominant, with an excellent spread of companies showing
a huge range of the latest, state-of-the-art products and services designed
to sharpen the competitive edges of the thousands of visitors that will
pour through the doors from the 5th to 8th March.
The biggest window systems extruders in the business are vying with
the biggest roof systems makers, whose displays are punctuated by the
biggest machinery manufacturers and distributors. A decent smattering
of trade fabricators will be competing for attention with the legions
of software houses that now serve the business through their digital
miracles. In other words, rows and rows of companies whose attentions
are directed specifically, and totally, to making life easier for those
scratching their livelihoods from the glazing industry. There is, quite
simply, nothing else like it, so no wonder, if you make or fit windows,
you will at some point at least think about going to Glassex.
Glassex has always been able to stoke reaction within the industry,
for which the event has been the annual showcase for more than a quarter
of a century. In this time Glassex has evolved from its glass roots
(the glass industry now has GP&T) to become the annual pilgrimage
for window, door and conservatory manufacturers, installers and, increasingly,
specifiers.
Of course, not everyone of a glazing tendency goes to Glassex every
year, but anywhere upwards of 8,500 do, numbers enough to impress the
chairman of many a League 1 football team, and probably a few Championship
sides too. And the Mecca that draws these not inconsiderable crowds
is anywhere upwards of 170 companies, all of whom are offering the very
best solutions to whatever problems visitors must be enduring simply
as they are not already buying from them.
Glassex ’06 is far more than a trade market however, these days
also assuming the mantle of educator, trainer and entertainer, in addition
to the glazingfriendsreunited function that it performs so well.
The Glassex Seminars for this year have now been developed into three
streams that are designed to offer focus and pragmatism for all delegates.
Legislation, training, recycling, and standards are covered by Monday’s
‘Industry’
programme, whilst frame makers can enjoy a series of presentations
by manufacturing specialists in the ‘Production’
seminars being staged on Wednesday morning.
The highly successful seminars launched last year – ‘Glazing
in the Public Sector’ - which succeeded in shifting Glassex
into the paths and awareness of public sector managers and executives,
will be staged once again with a tailored look at Part L, and disability,
and the key areas of energy efficiency, recycling and training thrown
in. All presentations are, of course, made by speakers at the top of
their game.
The Glassex Challenge will again provide interest for Glassex visitors,
and exhibitors taking a few moments away from their stands. The honest
efforts of the competitors lay credence to the honourable guiding principle
of the event to ‘raise standards’ amongst installers. But
there is also great pleasure to be taken from watching the watchers,
especially visiting installers who, whilst too proud, or busy, or tremulous
perhaps to actually participate, nonetheless thoroughly enjoy the blood,
sweat and tears of those who are prepared to put their skills to the
test.
Stroll from the frenetic atmosphere of the ‘Challenge’ to
the Ultraframe-sponsored gallery of the Glassex Conservatory
Design Competition (CDC), which has succeeded in its short life
(this is the third outing) in parading some quite extraordinary conservatories,
and glass structures. Hopes are high this year that the winners will
again move the game on; the organisers are reporting entries from some
top players in the market, so expectations are great as the entries
flood in.
This Glassex has the fundamental ingredients to present a worthy day
or two out of the office for even the busiest window man or woman; indeed,
with thousands of metres of highly focused exhibitors, a comprehensive
and well-considered Seminar programme, the sills and thrills of the
Glassex Challenge, and cerebral outpourings of the CDC, just one thing
more is required: you, the visitor. We look forward to seeing you.
Glassex 2006 will take place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham,
from 5th to 8th March 2006, inclusive.
Our
Glassex 2006 preview is here
