Glass Age articles from December 2006

Glass Age archives from December 2006

Bostik invests in Leicester.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Bostik has announced that it is to dramatically enhance the existing insulating glass (IG) sealant production facility at its Leicester site in an investment plan totalling approximately #3 million. Representative of Bostik's ongoing...

Aztec joins Park Lane.(Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems partnership Park Lane Conservatories Ltd )(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems is now part of Park Lane Conservatories Ltd as the two companies have joined forces, creating a strong and powerful player in the conservatory sector. Park Lane will continue to focus on top end, engineering...

Online Code for Fire and Escape Doors.(www.firecode.org.uk )(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... The recently launched Code of Practice covering hardware for fire and escape doors, produced by the Door and Hardware Federation and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, is now available online. Specifiers, building owners and all those...

A new #6m UK base for Kommerling.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Kommerling, Europe's number one for PVC-U windows profile, has moved to a new 100,000 square foot facility at Fradley Park in Lichfield. The new base, now home to Kommerling's corporate Head Office function and UK distribution depot, altogether...

BA's window masking solution.(British Airways PLC)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... The British Airways paint shop at Heathrow is one of the most hard- worked aspects of the company's extensive engineering operation. Now a comprehensive system of window masks for stripping and repainting operations on all aircraft types is...

Sash UK develops land to double site.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Sash UK has begun preparatory work on land next to its headquarters in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The new land doubles that currently occupied by its existing facilities and is testament to the growth that the company continues to enjoy. ...

A&B Glass makes FineLine acquisition.(A and B Glass acquisition FineLine )
December 7, 2006... Suffolk windowmaker A&B Glass has completed the acquisition of Kent- based Sheerframe fabricator FineLine from the Elliott Group of Companies. The move consolidates A&B's position as one of the leading independent trade and commercial PVC-U...

Float Glass Industries launches network for recycled product.
December 7, 2006... Float Glass Industries (FGI) is delighted to have been appointed as the main UK and Ireland distributor and fabricator for Decoran and Structuran, exciting new 100 per cent recycled decorative glasses which are environmentally sound and provide...

New decorative options and the price of lead.(Regalead)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... RegaLead, a major supplier in Europe of creative options for decorative glass, has recently launched several new lead profiles in new colour options and a wider choice of widths. New colours include Satin Platinum, Copper, Titanium and...

Network's new face.(Structura UK Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... The refurbishment and repair of the silicone, fully four-sided structurally bonded, curtain walling system at Network House, Kings Langley, was carried out by Structura UK Ltd and included installing over 200 pieces of special, royal blue...

A TECHNICAL COCKTAIL.(Crown Fountain)
December 7, 2006... Water, electrics and glass combine in the name of public art The award winning Crown Fountain in Chicago delights and surprises its public, with twin video towers of glass blocks and changing water spouting faces Water, electronics and...

GLASS DESIGNS BRIEFING: Reactive neon sculture to turn heads.(Rob and Nick Carter)(Wavelength)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... On 17 November Rob and Nick Carter switched on their latest artwork, `Wavelength'. A neon sculpture at Cardinal Place, Victoria Street, London. Almost twice the height of a London bus, the site-specific sculpture is by the main office...

GLASS DESIGNS: Followers of fashion.
December 7, 2006... Glossy magazines promote a stylish property extension trend Fully glazed extensions are in fashion. Be it frameless or slim-framed structures, UK companies are in demand. Claire Churchard asks what's the attraction for the industry? ...

GLASS DESIGNS - GOING COMPLETELY GLASS: THINGS TO CONSIDER.
December 7, 2006... People who buy glass extensions want extra space, added property value and an affordable, good looking result. Advantages include: No visual breaks between inside and out; High thermal standards because building regulations require minimal heat...

NEW PRODUCTS: Guard your body beautiful.(Bennett Safetywear Ltd)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Bennett Safetywear Ltd, the Merseyside based manufacturer of hand protection and specialised protective clothing, chose this year's British Glass Health and Safety Conference to launch the latest addition to its range of Armatex clothing for...

NEW PRODUCTS: Vented response to Part F.(Window Widgets)(overhead vent)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Window Widgets has launched an overhead vent which is designed to accommodate nearly every window frame and trickle vent on the market. This is in response to the latest ventilation issues of Document F. The new requirements of Document F...

NEW PRODUCTS: Two-part cill reduces risks.(Beaufort Secure Design)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... An innovative two-part cill system from Beaufort Secure Design reduces the risk of damage to external aluminium cills during window installation on site. The system is fitted in two stages. The first part, consisting of the combined...

NEW PRODUCTS: Black is the popular choice.(Evergreen)(black fibreglass door leaf)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Evergreen has responded to changing trends by introducing a black fibreglass door leaf. Jim Brown, Managing Director, explains: `Since we introduced the fibreglass leaf, it has increased in popularity quicker than any of us expected. ...

NEW PRODUCTS: Upgrade to Flexystack 250.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... The new Flexystack 250 folding and stacking glass door system has been introduced by Prefit. It has a smaller, more stylish top-rail channel with rollers in stainless steel, which are nylon coated to reduce noise. The manufacturer,...

NEW PRODUCTS: SWA members offer Unico.
December 7, 2006... Steel Window Association (SWA) member, Forster, has launched Forster Unico system. It is available from from SWA members. Unico is a profile system for steel and stainless steel thermally insulated doors and windows. Copyright: CMP...

NEW PRODUCTS: Sculpted product picked.
December 7, 2006... Cambridgeshire fabricator, Tradelink, has introduced Rehau-Edge, the fully sculpted version of Rehau's highly successful S706 70mm system. Developed to provide customers with a potentially lucrative product that will appeal to homeowners,...

NEW PRODUCTS: Spectus Elite 70 included.(Advantage Windows and Conservatories Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Trade fabricator, Advantage Windows and Conservatories Ltd, has added the Spectus Elite 70 bevelled system to its range of Elite 70 ovolo windows and doors. Advantage first introduced the Elite 70 system two years ago and it soon became...

CONSERVATORY ROOF GLASS: FINDING SUCCESS ON THE ROOF.(Cervoglass)(Company overview)
December 7, 2006... Pilkington activ processor is the biggest name in its niche This year has been a phenomenal success story for Cervoglass, so much that it is now the biggest name in conservatory roof glass, says Graham Price, the company's managing director...

PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEMS: SPECTUS' QUARTER CENTURY.(Company overview)
December 7, 2006... Success and solid products have enabled expansion Spectus is celebrating 25 years in business. Here are some of the key developments and achievements have helped make the company the market leader it is today Set up in 1981 Spectus...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: RISE OF A NEW INDEPENDENT.(TNCC)(Company overview)
December 7, 2006... TNCC, a new name which claims to be the largest independent roof manufacturer, has actually been growing steadily since the early Nineties as the fabrication division of PBM The roots of TNCC can be traced back to the early Nineties, as the...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: WOODEN WEALTH MADE EASY.
December 7, 2006... Carpentry skills are out with factory finished timber The positive aspects of wood as a build material have been overlooked say Gary Edgecombe from David Salisbury. But this is a mistake and those with initiative should take full advantage...

CD&B: From small acorns.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Ten years ago when a certain small timber conservatory manufacturer, which made one conservatory a week, entered Ultraframe's Conservatory Awards Competition it not only shared top prize for technical merit but also became the one and only...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Colour matching challenge.(Building Product Design)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... An innovative colour-matching service has helped a Derbyshire woman achieve the conservatory of her dreams. Barbara Painter wanted the windows in her cottage replacing, and a new 4m x 4m conservatory, all in a moss green colour she had seen...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: K2 takes care of the crown.(K2 Conservatory Roof Systems Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Demonstrating attention to detail, K2 has revealed that the Boss End Foam Trim unveiled at this year's Glassex has become one of its most popular developments amongst installers and consumers alike. Designed to tackle the often problematic...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Cardiff Glass repeats win.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Cardiff Glass has once again claimed the top prize for Best Conservatory in the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2006. The company, which first took the Award in 2005, was selected for this year's prize for a magnificent T-shaped Victorian...

Newdawn & Sun launches roof kit fabricator network.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Building on its commitment to support its expanding fabricator base, Newdawn & Sun has launched a new national network of roof kit fabricators, helping customers to grow their business by capitalising on the rising demand for conservatory roof...

QUARTERLY TRENDS: ALL READY TO TURN THE CORNER.
December 7, 2006... July to September results confirm an improving market As the market approaches a seasonal slowdown in business, it looks like 2006 will be declared a better year than 2005 Highlights this quarter: * A net* 14 per cent of...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: IN THE LINE OF FIRE.
December 7, 2006... Learn how to protect sloping glass against corrosion When glass slopes it is more vulnerable to attack from its main enemies says Stephen Byers, Managing Director at Ritec International. So protect it before damage spoils the view ...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: STRENGTHENING THE WEAK.
December 7, 2006... Keeping up with regulations, and ahead of the intruder Amendments to PAS 024 are driving improvements to door and hardware designs, by continuing to identify weaknesses. Laird is at the forefront of developments to improve security and...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: Swingo self-closing hinge.
December 7, 2006... The new Swingo self-closing, interior glass door hinge is designed for use in commercial and residential premises where doors need to be self- closing but where an overhead or floor closer is considered inappropriate. Aimed at interior...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: Geze's sleek new operator.
December 7, 2006... The new Slimdrive EMD-F from Geze UK is the latest addition to the 7cm range, designed specifically for sites with limited space or a narrow framework. Providing the ability to operate within very limited spaces thanks to its extra slim...

HARDWARE: LIFT THE LEVER ON SECURITY.(Lift & Lock)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Lift & lock launch handles after security consultation With a social housing application in mind, Lift & Lock designed a range of handles that are easy to use and aim to circumvent some old security problems A range of products...

WINDOW MACHINERY: SBA drives Haffner sales.
December 7, 2006... Dave Thomas, Haffner's Managing Director says that the company's continued sales growth is largely due to the continued success of its SBA Cutting and Machining Centre, backed up with excellent customer service which includes free consultancy....

WINDOW MACHINERY: Super-fast corner cleaner.(Kombimatec)(EV475)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Such is the level of interest in Kombimatec's new EV475 CNC Corner and Transom Cleaner that pre-orders are already being received, says the manufacturer. One of the most prestigious orders is from renowned award- winning commercial fenestration...

WINDOW MACHINERY: Twin Elumatecs for Crown.(Crown Aluminium)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Not content with just one top of the range Elumatec SBZ150 profile machining centre, Roger Philips of Crown Aluminium is treating himself to a second. The company, based in Stroud, Gloucestershire specialises in the manufacture of aluminium...

WINDOW MACHINERY: Cleaner glazing apertures.(Hallmark Panels)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Speed, efficiency and better productivity are the reasons behind a #56,000 investment by Hallmark Panels in a new custom-made CNC router from Promac. The machine is being tailor made to meet the specific requirements for the production of...

GLASSTEC DELIVERS IN STYLE.
December 7, 2006... Dusseldorf event shows products for greater efficiency Some participants are calling this year's Glasstec the best ever, particularly those feeling the upturn in the German market. There is no doubt that the Number One show has achieved its...

GLASS TECHNOLOGY LIVE: AT THE CUTTING EDGE.(Glasstec 2006)
December 7, 2006... Did vistors to the show feel they were in tomorrow's world? The race to stay ahead in industry is a never-ending one. Attendees at Glasstec's Glass Technology Live will have been looking for inspiration, but did they find it? Claire...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Willan Design Ltd.(super spacer applicator)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Stephen Goodman, Director of Willian Design Ltd, with the company's new Super Spacer applicator. Willian's IG line also incorporates gas filling and hot melt sealing and the Stevenage company takes a modular approach to its systems. With...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Glasslam Europe Ltd.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Tom Frost, Decopane Production Manager for Kent-based Glasslam Europe Ltd, shows a sample sheet of Decopane. The door market is an ideal application for these vacuum formed designs, which are resin laminated to produce cost-effective decorative...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Ritec International Ltd.
December 7, 2006... Ritec celebrated 25 years of ClearShield glass protection with a presentation to Ritec directors Karen and Stephen Byers on the hotel ship chartered for Glasstec visitors. Ritec International Ltd, tel. 020 8344 8210, www.ritec.co.uk ...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Bohle UK.(suction lifters)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Gary Dean, Managing Director of Bohle UK, with the company's new suction lifters. The new model is lighter, more ergonomic, cheaper than before, and of course, TUV certified. Bohle's extensive stand in Hall 9 featured an `Innovation Avenue' to...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Lisec UK & Ireland Ltd.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Again, selected customers were invited to visit the Austrian premises by chartered jet liners. At Glasstec itself, Lisec showed an automatic IG-line with an applicator for flexible spacers such as Edgetech's Super Spacer. However the highlight...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Starshine Austria.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Andreas Brandacher is Product Development Manager for Starshine. The Salzberg, Austria, based company manufactures a decorive glass granulate that is applied to the substrate in a kiln, for interior, exteror and craft applications. The...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: CGI International's.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... New and existing customers from around the world met on CGI International's stand at Glasstec to find out more about the company's complete range of fire glasses. This was the first time the specialist manufacturer had exhibited in its own...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: PAL Glass Machinery Ltd.
December 7, 2006... Paul Lithauer of PAL Glass Machinery Ltd, which represents Italian machinery maker Adelio Lattuada, among other agencies. It's something of a race among machinery suppliers to process even thicker glasses. Big news on the Lattuada stand was...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Albert Equipment.(sandblasting machine)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Damien Pooley, Product Manager for Albert Equipment. The Solihull company's rugged new sandblasting machine is loaded with a variety of control programs, including a `picture frame' feature, for sandblasting the edge of mirrors. Another...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Ebor Equipment.(Denver Quota-Glass CNC machine)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Glasstec provided a steady stream of buyers for Ebor Equipment, as they matched the right visitors to their exhibition stand with the right type of machinery and services. Director, Simon Boocock and the Ebor team continued to greet...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Tremco illbruck Limited.(Duraseal)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... There are a number of flexible warm edge spacers on the market, including Duraseal from Tremco illbruck Limited. The product is shown here demonstrated with one of the modular machinery options, from US company Besten. The unit production...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Ashton Industrial Sales Ltd.(SeamMaX-X)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... `What a show!' An exhausted but jubilant Ashton team raised glasses of cold and well-earned Duesseldorfer Altbier to celebrate the end of this year's Glasstec trade fair, with firm orders for five new SeamMaX-X automatic arrissing lines and a...

GLASSTEC REVIEW: Regalead.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Regalead launched of an innovative portfolio of additions to its key decorative product ranges. The addition of over 60 new bevel designs to the highly successful 2005 range means that the company continues to provide its customers with...

REAR WINDOW: Conservatory men strip for charity.
December 7, 2006... Following in the steps of the Calendar Girls, Conservatory Outlet has stripped bare in aid of charity. The cheeky calendar was the brainchild of Conservatory Outlet's Managing Director Matthew Glover, and will raise money for HEAL (Health and...

REAR WINDOW: Four day cycle ride.(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... Conservatory Outlet has clearly been doing a lot for charity recently.A group from the company has completed a demanding bike ride in aid of charity and raised nearly #7,000. Eight riders took part in the four day cycle ride which covered 235...

REAR WINDOW: Breast Cancer Campaign.(Synseal Extrusions Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 7, 2006... The entire Synseal team got in the pink recently to raise #608 for the Breast Cancer Campaign. Employees at the company dressed up in pink for the occasion and the company's canteen sold out of the 408 pink fairy cakes made for charity. News of...