Polyclose:
European Trade Fair for Windows, Doors and Blinds
The
European trade fair Polyclose will
be held for the 12th time at the Flanders Expo in Ghent on Thursday,
January 19th to Saturday, 21st January 2006.
With an area of about 28,000 m2, the fair will have more than 380 international
exhibitors and expects to draw about 16,000 visitors.
Polyclose, still the key to international market supply
A quick look at what will be on offer
In addition to the traditional sectors that made Polyclose great, profiles
(PVC, aluminium and steel), window systems, roller doors, door panels,
veranda systems, safety and automatic locking systems, access control,
hinges and locks, sealing materials, ventilation grids, machines and
tools, glass and accessories, software.
The sunblind group has grown into a full-fledged sector with 30 exhibitors.
Other sectors present at the fair are also certain to expand in the
future.
Polyclose is not a Belgian but an international event
Polyclose is a genuinely international fair of European stature and
will be mentioned by people involved in this sector in the same breath
as the French Equip'Bai and the German Fensterbau. Thanks to this international
flavour, Polyclose welcomed 68 German, 53 Italian, 37 Dutch and 25 French
exhibitors in 2004. That meant that 62 % of the exhibitors came from
outside Belgium. No wonder that the number of foreign visitors (4069)
amounted to nearly 28% of the total, with the Dutch and French share
of the foreign visitor contingent accounting for 79% and 16% respectively.
Biennial fair guarantees innovation
Since 1998, the fair has been held every two years, partially at the
request of the market. Most exhibitors find this a good move. It gives
them time to develop innovations or improve their existing products.
The average stand will also be larger in size in 2006. A growing number
of exhibitors are paying extra attention - and therefore spending more
money - on how they dress up and finish their stands.
This edition of the fair will again use the main hall and two adjacent
halls to accommodate all exhibitors. And to give you a quick glimpse
of what you can expect, a few of them include: Industrial doors: Besam,
Geze, Tormax and Kaba. Computerisation: Somer, Ditec, Beninca, BFT,
Faac, Nice, Came and Dea. Virtually all the big names in the area of
aluminium and plastic processing machines will also be represented at
Polyclose. It will be no surprise that 95 percent of the exhibition
space had already been booked by mid-September.
Polyclose wouldn't be the same without fittings
The international character of Polyclose is pretty well reflected by
most stands. A good example of this is the AMI company. AMI is a manufacturer
of aluminium building fittings, based in Lomm in The Netherlands. Together
with Dr. Hahn, Kipan and Ansae, the company has been represented at
the fair for years and all four are suppliers for the BHB (‘Bouwbeslag
Handel Benelux’ - or Benelux Building Fittings Industry). With
other producers of fittings, they have an extensive range of fittings
on offer, which will be on display at Polyclose.
There are no complaints from the exhibitors about the quality of the
fair. Compared to other trade fairs, Polyclose stands out as a specialist
event. ‘It is quite noticeable that they don't drag anyone in just
to get more square metres,’ says one of the many exhibitors who
keep coming back. The fair has more than proved itself already and has
firmly established itself. Specialism is a sound foundation. Ghent,
a fun day out!
If you feel like seeing a bit more of Belgium before or after visiting
the fair, you can have a look around Ghent. A beautiful city with astonishing
medieval buildings. Many restaurants open their doors and will warmly
welcome you to sample their various specialities. If you feel like a
preview of the city and what it has to offer, surf to http://www.gent.be.
For more information: http://www.polyclose.be.
You can request free invitations via e-mail: info@polyclose.be.
With
Bayern International to Bahrain for Building
Nürnberg
Global Fairs in co-operation with the Bahrain Convention & Exhibition
Bureau is organising Intelligent Building Middle
East (IBME) - International Exhibition & Conference for
Building Concepts, Materials and Technologies - in Manama, Bahrain on
5-7 December 2005. The partner for the accompanying three-day conference
is the Bahrain Society of Engineers. Bayern International is taking
care of the presence of Bavarian companies at the exhibition on intelligent
building: The organisation set up by the Bavarian state government promotes
foreign trade as part of the 'Future of Bavaria Offensive' – in
the case of IBME with a Bavarian pavilion.
Intelligent building in the Middle East means primarily designing buildings
that save resources and use energy efficiently. The climatic conditions
impose special demands on materials and concepts, but particularly the
use of high-grade technologies supports the responsible handling of
precious energy sources. Moreover, there is no lack of building projects
in the region: Many states from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and
Dubai to Qatar are currently investing in impressive large-scale building
projects. This offers German companies the opportunity to contribute
their technical know-how in a promising market.
The Free State of Bavaria is sponsoring a pavilion at Intelligent Building
Middle East as part of the Bavarian programme to promote participation
in trade fairs. The financial support of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic
Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology and the involvement
of Bayern International mean that companies from Bavaria benefit from
special conditions for exhibiting and an attractive pavilion.
Bayern International in close co-operation with partners from the state
government, trade and industry offers companies based in Bavaria the
opportunity to exhibit in pavilions at over 40 foreign exhibitions a
year. This includes the première of Intelligent Building Middle
East in December 2005, at which altogether 29 companies from the state
present their products and services in the Bavarian pavilion. Many fields
of building are represented in Bahrain – ranging from plant engineering
to admission control systems. The broad spectrum of products reflects
the great interest of the Bavarian companies in presenting their know-how
and products at the trade fair. The latest information about the complete
fair participation programme offered by Bayern International is available
at http://www.bayern-international.de.
Glasstech
Features New and Proven Automotive and Architectural Bending and Tempering
Systems at GLASSTECH ASIA
Glasstech,
Inc.,
the manufacturer of glass bending and tempering equipment, will feature
advanced automotive and architectural systems at GLASSTECH ASIA 2005.
The systems being showcased at GLASSTECH ASIA 2005 include two new bending
and tempering systems; a system for tempering Low-E glass; a system
for bending and tempering deep bend automotive glass; and two systems
for the production of automotive sidelites.
Glasstech has a strong presence in Asia. The company recently opened
a representative office in Shanghai to better serve its growing Pacific
Rim customer base and plans to open an office in India early in 2006.
GLASSTECH ASIA 2005 will take place at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand,
November 30th through December 2nd. Glasstech will be at Stand C-31.
DB™
4 Advanced Bending and Tempering System
Glasstech has been supplying advanced glass processing systems for more
than 30 years.
'Since the mid-1980s, the Glasstech DB™ 4 Advanced Bending and
Tempering System has set the worldwide standard for the production of
complex, high quality press-bent sidelites, quarterlites and backlites.'
says the company.
As the auto industry continues to grow, so does the industry’s
need for the efficient production of increasingly complex-shaped glass
parts.
Worldwide glass processors continue to require higher productivity,
higher quality and higher efficiency from their bending and tempering
systems. Glasstech continues to add innovations to the DB 4. Recent
enhancements have improved optical quality and shape accuracy and have
provided increased glass yield.
The DB 4 Quick-Change tooling and Fast Cycle improvements have reduced
tooling changeover time from the traditional 6 hours to 90 minutes or
less and have increased output by 20 percent or more. The Quick Change
and the Fast Cycle options can be ordered together or separately on
new DB 4 systems or retrofitted to existing models.
External
Press Bending Systems
Glasstech now has two versions of its External Press Bending (EPB) System.
The Glasstech EPB-SL™ External Press Bending System accommodates
a single stream of glass parts and meets the demands of automotive glass
processors for sidelites with very accurate peripheral and body shape
and the highest optical quality.
The recently introduced Glasstech EPB-DS™ External Press Bending
system is a 72-inch (1829mm)-wide system capable of accommodating either
a single or dual stream of automotive glass parts. This versatile system
can produce the majority of the current automotive sidelites and sunroofs
plus a large percentage of the backlites currently on the market.
The EPB-SL and the EPB-DS systems are versatile, efficient, high-throughput
systems that bend and temper or heat-strengthen cylindrical-, compound-
and complex-shaped parts as well as symmetrical or asymmetrical parts.
Either model can be equipped with the patented Glasstech FanRoll System
to pre-form glass inside the furnace, reducing the final press motion
and decreasing cycle time. By reducing processing time at the external
pressing station, glass can be processed at a lower temperature, improving
optical quality.
The EPB-SL and the EPB-DS can be configured as high-capacity systems
with cycle times of approximately 7 seconds per load (of one or two
parts), or as moderate-capacity systems with cycle times of approximately
15 seconds per load.
The EPB-SL processes parts ranging in length from 381mm to 1220mm and
width from 406mm to 864mm. A small-parts option is available that allows
processing of parts as small as 254mm by 228mm.
The EPB-DS can accommodate a dual stream of sidelites and smaller parts
ranging from 356mm long to 406mm wide up to 1220mm long by 864mm wide.
For larger parts, such as backlites, the system processes components
as large as 1016mm by 1728mm in a single stream.
CRB-A™ Cylindrical Radius Bending and Tempering System
To meet the needs of vehicle designers who are specifying large, cylindrical
symmetrical and asymmetrical sidelites, Glasstech has expanded its popular
range of Advanced Cylindrical Radius Benders to include the 1,500mm
(59 inches)-wide CRB-A™ model.
This new, wider model is suitable for processing asymmetrical glass
sidelites used in buses and railroad passenger cars. The CRB-A system
can produce shapes with two radii, J-bends or V-bends.
All CRB systems are designed to produce accurate, high quality cylindrical
shapes. The systems are simple and efficient to operate and highly productive.
Glass processed on the systems meets exacting tolerances with excellent
optical qualities.
The CRB systems process glass from 3mm (.118 inch) to 6mm (.25 inch)
in thickness. They do not require part-dedicated tooling and can accomplish
part shape changeovers in as little as a few minutes.
FCH2™
Architectural Flat-Glass Tempering System
The Glasstech FCH2™ Architectural Flat-Glass Tempering System is
a gas-fired forced convection system that processes clear or coated
glass, including hard- and soft-coated Low-E glass.
'Recent comparisons of operating costs for forced convection heating
systems show that process costs using gas generally are 50 percent lower
than when using electricity, and gas provides 25 percent shorter cycle
times. Gas-fired forced convection heating gives processors a definite
competitive advantage and offers the lowest energy costs per square
foot of glass processed.' says the company.
'The studies also showed forced convection heating is capable of providing
improved finished glass quality, including excellent optics, low distortion
and superior flatness, when compared to traditional electric radiant
heating.'
Under normal circumstances, the FCH2 can heat clear glass at a typical
cycle time of 30 seconds per millimeter of thickness and high-performance,
soft-coat Low-E glass at a typical cycle time of 33 seconds per millimeter.
The latter cycle time is typically half that of traditional electric
radiation heating systems. Reduced heating time provides for higher
quality with less distortion and dramatically improves productivity
and reduces processing cost.
Tight
Radius Cylindrical Bending and Tempering System™
The Glasstech 1220mm-wide Tight-Radius Cylindrical Bending and Tempering
System™ (TRCB) provides architects and designers with the ability
to create attractive retail displays, showcases with minimal framing,
advanced shower enclosures, new furniture shapes and one-piece kiosk
or booth panels.
Now, Glasstech offers an even wider 1500mm-system to extend the range
of products that can be created by designers and architects and offered
by glass processors.
The TRCB bends and tempers glass quickly, easily and without tong marks.
The system processes glass into cylindrical curves, tight-radius 'V'
shapes, combination bends of up to three flat sections and two tight-radius
bends, and a wide variety of other symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes.
'The TRCB forms these complex shapes to exacting tolerances with the
highest level of uniformity and excellent optical quality.' says the
company.
The system uses two interchangeable sets of rollers to create a wide
variety of bends. Both sets of rollers are articulated and computer-controlled
to bend glass quickly and accurately, eliminating the need for expensive
moulds.
Total
Glass,
the UK trade fabricator, hosted a day at Chester Races for 30 key customers.
The event is one of several similar occasions organised each year by
the company as a way of thanking business owners for their on-going
support and contribution to Total’s continuing success.
With transport from Total’s 100,000 sq ft Knowsley production facility,
food and hospitality all taken care of, the next most important business
of the day was devoted to studying form and having a flutter. But despite
their mixed fortunes on the tote, according to Operations Director,
Paul Ierston, everyone enjoyed themselves on the day, the highlights
of which included a generous three-course lunch.
Left
to right – Clive Gilbert, Dave Jones, Pete Smith, Paul Ierston,
Gwyn Jones and Cliff
Hall
Paul
adds: ‘Excellent customer service and support is at the core of
our philosophy, together with supplying one of the most comprehensive
and quality-accredited product ranges in the marketplace. Our customers
have helped us to become the company we are today and this is our way
of acknowledging how much we value their committed support.’
Spring sees another eagerly anticipated event in the Total Glass social
diary when the Liverpool-based company invites clients and their partners
to watch the thrills and spills of one of the most popular, and invariably
eventful, meetings of the racing calendar, the Grand National at its
‘local’ Aintree course.
For further information on Total Glass, contact Frank Deary or Paul
Ierston on 0151 549 2339 or visit the website at http://www.totalglass.com.
Victorian Sliders Show Success
Danny
Basden's new company - Victorian Sliders Ltd,
has followed its launch in September with a success at the recent Homebuilding
and Renovating Show at London's ExCeL centre.
The three day show gave the new company the opportunity to display its
new vertical sliding window range to a large audience of retail, trade
and commercial buyers. Also available on the company’s stand was
the new Plastmo composite door, which was shown for the first time and
attracted a great deal of interest.
Danny Basden said: ‘I was delighted at the response from the show.
We took in excess of 100 quality leads from the self-build market, the
new-build market, architects and property developers as well as trade
and retail customers. This was our first exhibition as Victorian Sliders
Ltd and it has definitely given us a great platform from which to expand
our sales into several new market sectors.’
Victorian Sliders Ltd solely manufactures Plastmo Profiles' Charisma
vertical sliding window from its dedicated factory in South Wales. The
company is also an approved distributor for the new composite door and
can now also undertake installation of its VS windows and doors as it
has recently become a FENSA registered company.
Tel: 0845 1700 810
GGF Sponsors UK Pavilion at Glasstec Asia
The
GGF is sponsoring a group of 7 companies to exhibit in a UK pavilion
at Glasstech Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, 30th Nov - 2nd Dec 2005. The companies
are: Regalead, Cadram, Rapidflame, Strip Tinning Automotive, Graphoidal
Developments, LJF (UK) Ltd and Electroglass. Also exhibiting independently
are Bassra Machine Tools, North Western Lead and Decorative Resins.
After the Asian financial crisis in 1997, the hollow glass market is
slowly but surely picking up. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and South
Korea are reporting slight growth rates, however, the biggest boom in
this sector has been taking place in China.
Special areas within the glass industry, such as the production of glass
blocks for the building and construction sectors and the manufacturing
of drug packaging materials, are having high hopes for the growing markets
in the Asia Pacific region. Demand for glass blocks in Japan, South
Korea and Southeast Asia is estimated at nearly 1 million square metres.
Other manufacturers eyeing the huge China market include the entertainment
electronics market, the digital sectors, and even glass-ceramics cooking
equipment.
There is also growing demand in the cosmetics, fragrances and beauty
product sectors, as well as the bottled beverages sector. World carbonated
soft drink demand will grow nearly 5% annually, with advances for containers
trailing as consumers favour larger, multi serving bottles and cans.
Among the larger markets, China and Brazil will grow the fastest. Glass
bottles will remain the leading soft drink container, with plastic bottles
offering the best growth opportunities.
With continued economic development, rising living standards, increased
environmental awareness and the high growth rate of demand in Asia,
particularly China, one can only anticipate the tremendous potential
and opportunities available in this niche market.
Web: http://www.glasstechasia.com/hgasia05/main.html
The
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB), a member of the RIBA Providers
Network has announced its launch of a suite of RIBA approved CPD seminars
all about the use of aluminium in building. The seven generic CPD's
cover aluminium from source through to outline design considerations
and carry a double weighting of points for Architects.
To ensure best practice is observed, CAB has organised a series of half
day CPD introduction and training sessions around the country. The sessions
have been led by Joni Tyler, Head of CPD, RIBA with guidance on observing
rules, preparation, presentation and marketing. In order to gain the
full experience of the Seminars contents, Rick Osman - Director of Highwire
Design, involved in compiling the CPD's has explained the separate modules
and how to combine them to suit the audience.
While the CPD Seminars will be used extensively by architects and specifiers,
they are also suitable for use in internal training schemes for any
companies who are involved in the sector. In order to achieve consistency
in presentation, a full set of speaker notes are included and also handouts
covering the main topics of the seminar for attendees.
CPD presentations will be offered by many of CAB's growing membership
who have attended the best practice CPD training, ensuring presentations
are both professionally offered and backed up with years of experience
in aluminium in building.
Pictured at the inaugural training session at the Grimstock Country
House Hotel, Birmingham, from left to right are: Justin Ratcliffe -
Director of the CAB, Jodi Tyler - Head of CPD, RIBA and Rick Osman -
Director, Highwire Design.
To book your CPD seminar either contact any CAB member or contact the
CAB head office directly where you will be put in touch with a local
CAB member.
Further information about membership of the CAB can be found on the
CAB website at http://www.c-a-b.org.uk
and the council's monthly newsletter at http://www.aluminiuminarchitecture.com.
Seminar on Tall Building Solutions
Market trends indicate that the tide is turning in favour of the planning of tall buildings. Tall buildings, by definition, are those developments that are in excess of 30 storeys. There are in excess of 20 tall buildings planned leading up to 2008.
The question mark on such developments is the capability of British firms to successfully deliver these buildings - previous expertise in this new market is a valuable competitive advantage.
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recognise that this market impetus is one that few architectural practices, contractors and installers can ignore.
To discuss the impact of the supply and design of tall buildings, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems is holding a day's seminar at RIBA on the 26th October where speakers from industry bodies, such as the CWCT, CAB, as well as Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre, Neven Sidor, Grimshaw Architects & ARUP will discuss their UK based yet world-wide expertise in delivering Tall Building Solutions.
In order for architectural practices from around the UK to understand the importance of attending this event, Comar will also be holding a RIBA approved CPD on curtain walling.
If you wish to attend this event, please contact Alison Davey, Marketing Manager at Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems for a booking form on mailto:alisond@parksidegrp.co.uk or 020 8685 9685.
Discussion is welcomed throughout the day and architectural/contractor feedback on systems design and supply is of paramount importance. Design research will be undertaken throughout the day to really find out what the architectural market requires from the supply chain, this market research will be published and be available for attendees.
The aim of this event is to create real discussion on delivering the design concept of tall buildings through the supply chain. It is an unmissable event for specifiers, contractors and installers who want to keep abreast of current and future architectural trends.
http://www.comar-alu.co.uk
The
Latest in Aluminium Production Solutions Under One Roof
Elumatec
UK Ltd, the British arm of the manufacturer of frame fabrication machinery,
is staging a three-day production forum in November on The Future Of
Aluminium at its Milton Keynes headquarters -bringing together the largest
concentration of capital equipment under one roof ever staged by the
company in the UK.
Held over the 8th, 9th and 10th November 2005 the event will allow fabricators
to see the very latest standalone and integrated aluminium production
solutions in action, including the powerful software management system
(Orgadata’s logikal®) for which Elumatec has recently become
a UK agent.
On show will be three types of CNC machining centres, together with
the DG244 and DG104 double mitre saws (renowned for accuracy, ease of
use and toughness), and ancillary equipment including routers and crimpers.
Entry to the event is free and will provide the perfect opportunity
for new and established aluminium fabricators to not only see and touch,
but to try out the products on show, allowing visitors to fully appreciate
their effectiveness and suitability.
To book a place, please register in advance by calling 01908 580 800
or email sales@elumatec.co.uk
GlassBuild America Shines in Atlanta
Over
9,000 industry professionals convened in Atlanta for the three-day event.
Taking place September 13-15 at the Georgia World Congress Centre, GlassBuild
America featured 482 exhibiting companies occupying over 217,000 square
feet - a 39% increase over the 2003 event held in Atlanta.
Nearly 20 educational seminars and demonstrations, an opening cocktail
reception, a two-day architect symposium, and a two-day symposium on
preventing insulating glass failures rounded out the event.
Daily news and photos from the event can be found at http://www.GlassBuildAmerica.com;
http://www.GlassMagazine.net,
and http://www.WindowandDoor.net.
The next GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo will
be held September 20-22, 2006 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in
Las Vegas, NV. For more information visit http://www.GlassBuildAmerica.com.
Interplas
Schedules Next Show Ahead of K2007
Reed
Exhibitions plans to hold the next Interplas
on 15-18 May 2007. This is five months before K, the world’s largest
plastics event that takes place every three years in Düsseldorf,
Germany. The next Interplas was originally due to run on 7-9 October
2008.
Interplas 2007 will be run at the same time as the Total Packaging event,
which occupies Halls 1-5 of the National Exhibition Centre. Reed plans
to move Interplas to Hall 9. This is more than 50% smaller than Hall
5, which was used for this year's recent show.
http://www.interplas-expo.com/page.cfm
Unitec's
'Swinging in the Rain' Golf Event
Renowned
over the years for perfect weather on the day, this year's Unitec
Charity Golf Challenge met its watershed, literally! Twenty
teams took part in the industry event held this year at Hawkstone Park,
Shropshire, which has recently been quoted as being the eighteenth best
course in the world.
Following a dry and sunny shotgun start, conditions soon deteriorated
into a soggy afternoon, which left buggies struggling for grip on the
parkland course. Despite the less than perfect weather the valiant teams
battled against the elements with typical good humour and surprisingly
strong performances all round.
Prize winners were Whelband Windows Ltd with 84points, followed by Solar
Windows Ltd, 80points and Glazerite Windows third with 80points. Steve
Goble of Glassex had the best individual score; Phil Lee of Strand Hardware
won the longest drive and Mike Carroll of Unitec was nearest the pin.
Over £5000 was raised during the evening dinner, with auction
prizes generously provided by EMAP Glassex, Fenestra Journal, Glass
& Glazing Products and Mr Fred Findley of Guardian Windows. Proceeds
from the event went to the Down's Syndrome Children Holiday Charity.
Another
Successful Shepley Masters
Customers
gathered for a day packed full of activities and entertainment when
Shepley played host at the 2005
Shepley Masters at the prestigious De Vere Belfry hotel in the Midlands
on 22nd September.
Staged
as the main event in Shepley's calendar year, the day saw 150 customers
and staff competing alongside each other at golf and outdoor activities.
The Masters brought the majority of Shepley's customers together as
a big thank you for their much valued business, to meet the Shepley
team, network with other installers and simply let their hair down during
a day of competition, fun and entertainment.
The Shepley Masters teed off at the home of the Ryder Cup with a shotgun
start golf competition on the renowned PGA national golf course. For
non-golfers, delegates were put through their paces with a range of
outdoor activities, including the traditional shooting and crossbows,
and the more unusual hovercraft racing, falconry and human table football.
However, the most talked about activity was the 'big challenge' which
saw delegates racing through an inflatable assault course!
The after-dinner prize ceremony was hosted by Gary Torr (md) & Tim
Walker (sales director) and congratulations goes to the winning teams
of Darren Clark, Bob Plimmer, James Barnett & Stuart Ripton for
golf and Brian Pearson, Wes Clarkson, Gary Spence, Ken Jackson and Shona
Robinson for outdoor activities. The importance of winning was further
highlighted when delegates sportingly accepted the infamous booby prize
for last place.
Gary Torr commented, ‘We're delighted with the success of the Shepley
Masters, this has become an annual event that both staff and customers
look forward to. The compliments we have received from customers following
the event are incredible. It's a credit to the personality of our customers
and staff that the whole day remains as entertaining as ever and we're
already looking into how to better the event next year’.
Throughout the day photo's of each 4-ball have been taken and all golfers
will receive a copy of their photo on a spoof golf monthly cover as
a memento of the day. The Shepley team was also busy taking photographs
of the outdoor activities and evening entertainment and the pick of
the best images can be seen in a slideshow on http://www.shepley.com
Customer feedback
‘A big thank you to you for a wonderful day at the Belfry. What
a great golf course and venue. Weather and company couldn't have been
better’
Roy Smith, Poole Joinery
‘Thanks for the Shepley Masters day. The Belfry was an excellent
venue, fine accommodation with excellent food. The comedian for the
evening was exceptional and kept us laughing for a long time after his
act had finished’.
Geoff Jones, Camel Glass & Joinery
GlazeKart! - A New Industry Karting Challenge
Nick Moss of Walnut Motorsport has announced the launch of a new karting challenge for the window, door and glazing industries – GlazeKart! It is planned to create a regular event, the first of which will take place in late April or early May next year. The venue will be an outdoor circuit at either Milton Keynes or Daventry and the format is a team endurance race, for up to 4 drivers per team, lasting 3 hours and using twin-engined Prokarts.
As
you may already be aware, Nick’s company Walnut Motorsport already
organises a number of events, particularly for companies in this industry
given Nick’s background and experience.The event is open to any companies involved in the manufacture, supply and/or installation of doors, windows, conservatories and curtain walling, or the supply of other products and services to this market.
First prize offers the option of two unique and exclusive Walnut Motorsport events. The winning team will have the choice of:
* VIP hospitality at an exclusive mid-week Silverstone F1 test day for the winning team and their guests (8 places) with the added bonus of high speed rides for the four team members around Silverstone’s Grand Prix Circuit during the lunch break, in a Lotus Elise or similar, driven by a professional racing driver or:
* VIP Hospitality at the qualifying day (Saturday) of the 2006 British Grand Prix for the winning team and their guests (8 places) in one of our dedicated Silverstone hospitality suites.
(Both options are subject to the event taking place. If both events do not take place alternative equivalent prizes will be offered.)
The cost of entry is just £599 + VAT per team. Teams may want to register their interest early by contacting glazekart@walnutmotorsport.com. Nick has already received interest from four companies even before the event is finalised!
Nick commented, ‘I’ve been talking about organising a karting competition for the industry with many of my friends and contacts for a while now. I thought the time was right to create a bit of light hearted competition in the industry and GlazeKart is the result! I really hope it grows into a major and regular event. I’m obviously keen to bring my two interests of motorsport and industry consultancy together and this seemed like an ideal opportunity.’
There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities available that will bring the benefits of branding on all publicity materials and at the venue. These include the sponsorship of the venue and sponsorship of the hospitality on the day. If you would like an idea of costs and benefits of sponsorship contact Nick directly at mailto:nick.moss@walnutmotorsport.com.
Hug
a Beautiful Woman (Or Three) for Charity
In his fervent quest to drag the good, the bad and the ugly to join
the 2005 Network Walk, which takes place in Manchester on Friday 21st
October 2005 to raise money for the Hope House Children’s Hospice,
organiser Mike Crewdson has managed to seduce (figuratively speaking)
stunning beauties to join the event, thus significantly upping the looks
average for the day.
The girls, who all represented their countries at the Miss Asia Pacific
International event in China earlier this year, are 19 year old Megan
Johnson from Southport - a Manchester model who represented Scotland;
Laura Livesey, a 23 year old model from Colwyn Bay who represented Wales;
and 19 year old dancer from Bolton, Allison Brennan, who represented
England.
As one would expect, there is of course a sting in the tail: anyone
wishing to have their photograph taken with the girls will be expected
to make a small financial contribution for the pleasure of doing so,
although the only restrictions on further use of such pictures will
be governed only by the laws governing decency and copyright. A minimum
of £5 for shots with individual girls is expected, and at least
£20 for a group photograph. Oh, and bring your own camera…
‘We are delighted that these stunning and lovely girls have agreed
to come along and join us on 21st October to join the fun,’ said
an animated Mike Crewdson. ‘Not only will they add some glamour
to the event, but they have agreed to be photographed with the Networkers
to raise some extra cash for the children of Hope House. It’s going
to be an excellent day!’
Teams and individuals from all corners of the industry will be taking
what amounts to a gentle stroll around a planned section of Manchester,
beginning from noon on Friday 21st October, with the intention of making
new friends and contacts and renewing others, all in the cause of raising
money for the Hope House Children’s Hospice, and of course, having
a good time into the bargain.
Even such moderate exercise will, of course, require refreshment and
sustenance and a number of hostelries have been selected along the route,
to ensure participants do not run out of steam. As the walk itself draws
to a close, events and gatherings are expected to take place well into
the evening.
Says Mike: ‘We have planned the route to ensure there are lots
of networking opportunities. And, of course, to raise extra money as
we go. But we still have room for anyone else that wants to join us
– we are only limited by the size of Manchester city centre after
all. Raise as much money as you can and help us to make this the event
of the year!’
Further information from Mike Crewdson, Radius Plastics Ltd on 07801
622575, email mailto:mike@radplas.com.
GPD
China - April 23-24, 2006 in Beijing
GPD
China will once again be held in conjunction with China Glass 2006 in
Beijing, China. This time, it will be held just before China Glass.
The venue will be announced later.
There will be two sessions: One session will be more practical targeting
glass experts and personnel involved in e.g. production, construction
etc. The other session will be market oriented targeting top management
plus other decision makers in the glass industry.
The seminar will focus on the use of high quality safety glass in buildings
to improve energy management, safety & security.
'Take advantage of this opportunity to come discover and share the latest
innovations and technological knowhow with glass industry members and
experts from China plus its neighbouring countries!' say the organisers.
The entrance fee per participant is 1800 RMB for Chinese Citizens and
250 EUR for other participants. Registration starts in February 2006.
'If you're interested in speaking in GPD China 2006, please see our
rules.'
Web: http://www.gpd.fi
