Glass Age articles from February 2005

Glass Age archives from February 2005

Deceuninck expansion.(Deceuninck Group)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Deceuninck is expanding its operations at the company's UK headquarters based in Calne, Wiltshire. Having purchased seven hectares (17 acres) of land and obtaining planning permission for 225,000 sq ft, the company are constructing a new...

Sales rocket for Saint Gobain's `hard soft coat'.(Saint-Gobain Glass UK Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Saint-Gobain Glass UK announces that cumulative sales of SGG Planitherm Total 1.3 will reach 1 million square metres this month (February). To celebrate this resounding success, Saint-Gobain Glass UK will mark the occasion by offering a bottle...

Deceuninck `top young entrepreneur'.(Deceuninck Group)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The Deceuninck Group, Belgium, have recently been awarded the prestigious 2004 Ernst & Young `Entrepreneur of the Year' award. Deceuninck was chosen as the overall winner from a selection of six finalists, short-listed from some 900 Flemish...

Glass Processing Days Reader Offer.
February 10, 2005... June 17-20 (Friday-Monday), 2005 sees the 9th edition of Glass Processing Days (GPD) in Tampere, Finland. GPD is an independent forum dedicated to development of the global glass industry which has grown in successive editions, attracting 870...

Regulations for Electrical Safety.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... From 1 January 2005 all electrical work in dwellings will need to comply with Building Regulations Part P requirements and be carried out by persons who are competent to do the work. All work that involves adding a new circuit to a dwelling...

Tsunami Recycling Appeal.
February 10, 2005... Eurosource has pledged to give cash to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) for every mobile phone and printer cartridge which is recycled. To find out what type of mobiles and cartridges are accepted, and how much is donated to DEC, visit...

A Transparent Case for PVC-U.
February 10, 2005... 12 systems company members will be using custom versions of the BPF's RIBA-approved CPD Seminar, `A Transparent Case for PVC-U'. If you would like to book a seminar, telephone Adam Bright on 020 7457 5001 or email abright@ bpf.co.uk ...

The British Group at Euroshop.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Over 40 British manufacturers will attend Euroshop 2005 at Dusseldorf, 19-23 February, for the world's largest shopfitting, display and exhibition systems event under the umbrella of the Shop and Display Equipment Association, with the support...

BPF publications and seminar.(British Plastics Federation )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The British Plastics Federation Windows Group has launched updated versions of two of its most popular publications: `Specification and Performance requirements for Gaskets and Weatherstrips for Windows, Doors and Curtain Walling', priced...

Swedish Glass Art in Manchester.
February 10, 2005... Beauty and the Beast, 26th February to 24th April at the Manchester's Whitworth Art Gallery, is the Craft Council's first major touring exhibition of Swedish design and brings together 25 innovative designers working in furniture, lighting,...

Total customer support is the key to K2's success.
February 10, 2005... It's hard to believe that it is still less than five years since K2 first took the conservatory market by storm. The company has invested significantly in developing its range since then, securing its place at the forefront of the industry. ...

G 05 is the new G 04.
February 10, 2005... Following on from the successful reintroduction of the G-Awards to the industry calendar, the date for the G 05 Awards Presentation Gala Dinner has been announced. The event will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC Complex on...

Gary pursues interests.(Gary Morton finally leaves Deceuninck Group)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... After enjoying success in a number of senior roles with Deceuninck Group, Gary Morton has finally ended his association with the Company. The former UK CEO was at pains to emphasise that the separation was amicable. Morton spent 10 years...

GP&T advanced registration goes live.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The Advance Visitor Registration Hotline has now gone live for the Glass Processing & Technology Exhibition (GP&T), the highly successful new exhibition and conference dedicated to UK flat glass professionals, which is set to take place at the...

GLASS DESIGNS: STAX THE WAY TO DO IT.(Glass Industry)
February 10, 2005... EAG'S SYSTEMSTAX LAUNCHED AT LONDON'S CAMDEN MARKET English Architectural Glazing (EAG) unveiled its new Systemstax frameless glazing solution at London's Camden Lock Market project on January 24th. Systemstax has taken some three years to...

Longest glass beams at Sloane Square.
February 10, 2005... The atrium at London's 15 Sloane Square is a remarkable structure that features probably the longest glass beams ever used, each spanning almost 10 metres. True to the design aims, the glass atrium features an all-glass roof which positively...

Laird Invests in the Future.(Laird Security Hardware's restructuring )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Laird Security Hardware has announced that it is undergoing a process of restructuring its manufacturing facilities by switching the majority of the remaining production processes for window products from Essex to other factories in the UK and...

Sash's Christmas charity cash.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The generosity of staff at Sash UK this Christmas surpassed all previous years of fundraising as the Company joined the nation to raise money for the Tsunami appeal, as well as supporting their usual local causes. A final amount of nearly #6000...

Videojet laser rewards Tudor.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Tudor Glass Ltd. has seen substantial growth in the toughened glass market. In order to maximise their production facility in Bury, they have recently taken ownership of a new Lisec KSL arrissing line. To maximise this new automated...

Great year for Alumet girls.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... It's been a magnificent year for Warwickshire facade company Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd. The company picked up a whole host of awards during 2004 including: The Queens Award for Enterprise; Builder & Engineer Sub Contractor of the year;...

Exam success for LB Plastics.
February 10, 2005... 30 team leaders from LB Plastics Ltd have shown just how valuable their years of vocational experience are after successfully passing the renowned Institute of Learning and Management's qualification, the Introductory Certificate in First Line...

Litchfield Group's long servers.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... A record number of employees at the Nether Heage-based Litchfield Group of Companies - parent company of Sheerframe Systems company LB Plastics Ltd - received gold watches for their long service at a recent presentation. In total, 19...

Smoke and fire protection.(product introduction)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Adshead Ratcliffe's Arbo Intu-tec range of sound-proofing joint sealants prevent smoke penetration and the passage of fire for floor and movement wall applications. The Arbo Intu-tec range combines sound proofiing and fire resistance and...

Eurocell builds on Eurologik.(Product introduction)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Eurocell Profiles has announces two additions to its product range, both due to be available in early 2005. A purpose designed one piece cavity closer and head vent system with mechanical corner joints will be available in late spring....

Cleaning up with Carl F.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Carl F's all-purpose mini spill kit is specially developed for subscribers to the Carl F Direct catalogue. The handy carrier includes a mix of products for cleaning both general purpose liquids and oil. The products are made from recycled waste...

A new concept in trims.(plastic finishing trim)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Alfas Industries' Technical and Specifications Division has introduced a plastic finishing trim which rolls on so that the exact length can be fitted immediately with no cut-offs or wasted sections. The Rollable PVC Trim is specially...

Window Doctor Kits.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The versatile Unitec `Window Doctor' kit is suitable for repairing small scratches, chips and dents in most Mahogany, Rosewood, Oak and White PVC-U profiles. For larger areas of damage the company offers `The Complete Repair Kit'. ...

Titon invisible controls.(product introduction)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Titon hopes its new Invisi-top remote control system for high level aluminium windows will soon replace surface mounted systems. The system is `almost unnoticeable' apart from the handle as all other components are designed to fit inside...

Metalworking with Makita.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Makita's range of metalwork tools has been expanded with the inclusion of a 1100 watt handheld metal cutting circular saw that will slice through 4mm thick sheet steel with its 185mm diamond edge cutting disc. Copyright: CMP Information...

THE VERIFIER: GOOD GUYS AND BAD GUYS.
February 10, 2005... ROD APPLEYARD'S DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FENESTRATION SURVEYOR This month, Rod Appleyard gets to the bottom of a conservatory gone wrong This is about a good guy, well not really a guy but a company. The problem was nothing new: The caller...

NICK'S IN THE CHAIR: GREAT WINE IN NEW BOTTLES.(Nick Dutton categorising window systems)
February 10, 2005... BRAND PRECONCEPTIONS CAN SOMETIMES BE MISLEADING Nick Dutton, Sales & Marketing Director of Synseal Extrusions, questions the usefulness of some traditional terminology and proposes a new way of categorising window systems Flattery...

SEALANTS: SIGNED SEALED DECISIONS.(illbruck Sealant Systems UK )
February 10, 2005... ALFAS RESTRUCTURING OPENS THE DOOR TO NEW NICHE SOLUTIONS illbruck Sealant Systems UK is the new name of the group behind the Alfas, Webbseal, Seal-it and Compriband brand names. They have many exciting developments to come, writes Dominic...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: WENDLAND'S RE-INVENTION.
February 10, 2005... Wendland is stepping out of the shadows with new management, a new attitude, and new products that should signal a performance befitting a Latium Group company One of the discreet operators of the UK conservatory industry, Wendland Roof...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Quantal's Cottage Conservatory Challenge.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Quantal Approved Installer Castlegate Windows had to overcome 20 inch thick wattle and daub walls and the inclement British weather when they installed a conservatory on a 200-year-old cottage. Castlegate's Sales Director, Craig McIndoe...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: VectorQ for Quantal.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Windowlink has teamed up with Quantal to develop VectorQ, a specially customised edition of its popular Vector conservatory sales presentation package for Quantal's retail network. VectorQ is primarily designed for use by salesmen in the...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Planets all over the place.(Planet Group opens new franchises)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Planet Group, the UK's largest installer of conservatories, has announced the opening of two new Planet franchises in Milton Keynes and Exeter. Planet Chiltern has expanded with the opening of a new 5,000 sq. ft. showroom in Milton Keynes...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Eurocell DeWalt promotion.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Eurocell is stepping the sales drive for its popular and now BBA Accredited, Pinnacle 500 Modular Roofing System. Available from their network of 58 branches in the UK and Ireland, the latest promotion will be available to existing and new...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Sierra takes on Uzone.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Sierra Windows has improved its conservatory package to installers by offering two roofing systems. For standard conservatories Sierra now offers Uzone and Uzone Elevation, while the Quantal roofing system, which is already available to...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Shepley makes it modular.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Not only is Shepley's now modular range available in a selection of the most popular styles, but customers can order any size as long as it's between a minimum and maximum size. And all at preferential prices. Shepley's new range packages...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Sash FitriteXpress sales.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Sash (UK) Limited based in Barnsley is looking forward to celebrating its 40th anniversary next year following the successful launch of FitriteXpress - its complete conservatory system featuring Ultraframe's award winning Uzone roof. In...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: SHOWROOM IS A REAL ADVANTAGE.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... REAL CONSERVATORIES OPENS NEW SHOWROOM IN DONCASTER Real Conservatories Ltd of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, has opened a new showroom. It features four show conservatories displaying some of the different styles that are available to its...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: S&J'S PORTAL FRAME GROWTH.
February 10, 2005... LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE SEEN EXPLOSION IN PORTAL FRAME SALES Major conservatory roof manufacturer S&J Marketing has experienced a massive growth in the sales of its portal frame conservatories. The company, which has always had the...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: PLANET'S 22ND CONVERSION.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... RUGBY STAR KICKS OFF PLANET'S LATEST CENTRE IN NORTHANTS Planet Group's latest Conservatory Design Centre in Wellingborough kicked off to a flying start thanks to Northampton Saints and England international rugby star Ben Cohen. ...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Somfy moves to target specifiers.(appoints Geraldine Mostachfi )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Experts in the automation of blinds, shutters and awnings, Somfy is seeking to strengthen its relationships with UK architects and specifiers. The company has appointed Geraldine Mostachfi to the new position of Specifications Manager UK...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Ultraframe adds to Senator fans range.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Ultraframe has added two new traditional style luxury fans to its popular Senator range. The fans are supplied with lights and remote controls as standard and a light timer, allows the consumer to walk out of the conservatory in the light....

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Conservatory maintenance made safer.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The days of improvised duckboards could be over as Bristol-based Standfast Access Equipment announces the launch of its German-made, three-piece, totally adjustable ladder. Certified to Trade EN131 standard, it has a telescopic base section...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: UKUH welcomed as UHMA member.(Underfloor Heating Manufacturers' Association membership)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... UK Underfloor Heating of Meersbrook, Sheffield, has become a member of the Underfloor Heating Manufacturers' Association (UHMA) after being sponsored by one of the industry's leading suppliers of high quality floor products, Begatube UK. ...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Celcius glass enhances Versatile package.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Versatile Limited strives to fulfil customer needs with advanced design backed up by meticulous customer service, provided by Managing Director Kevin Barnard and his team. The diverse choice of product which includes structural as well as...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: The Courtyard full of Newdawns.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... North East company Regency Windows Ltd of Sunderland has opened a stunning new showroom. Appropriately called `The Courtyard', the attractive and distinctively designed showroom displays a wide range of conservatory styles in a natural,...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Thermal grows with Styal.(Thermal Windows & Conservatories )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Fast growing Barnsley trade window and conservatory fabricator Thermal Windows & Conservatories has signed up to become a member of the Wendland Approved Fabricator Network. Thermal, which has only just begun to manufacture its own roofs...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD/QUARTERLY TRENDS: FORECASTS BUCK SLOWDOWN.
February 10, 2005... COMPETITION WILL INTENSIFY IN THE SLOWER ECONOMY IN 2005 Year on year sales for for the UK conservatory market were up in the last quarter of 2004, and expectations remain high despite signs of a slowdown in the economy The Global Roof...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS.
February 10, 2005... ULTRAFRAME SOLE SUPPLIER HAS THE KEYS TO SUCCESS Success in a range of initiatives are behind the success of Sheffield's Global Windows Ltd, which has opened its fourth show site after another hugely successful year Conservatory,...

Pilkington's glass ceiling.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... A stunning new glass link-way has been constructed at the #20.4 million Northern Rock Bank's Head Office extension in Gosforth Newcastle. Designed by Redbox Architects, the link-way's 750 sq metre glazed barrel roof uses Pilkington's...

UK's tallest Technal glazing system complete.(United Kingdom)
February 10, 2005... The tallest project in the UK to feature Technal's architectural aluminium glazing systems - and the highest new residential building in the North West - has been completed. Developed by the Beetham Organisation, the 30-storey flagship...

Curtain walls for girls.(School design)(Brighton & Hove School for Girls)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The second building phase at Brighton & Hove School for Girls is another fine example of contemporary curtain-walling. Here, architects Morgan Carn have again used insulating Astrawall, supplied and fitted by Stoakes Systems Ltd, to clad...

College's new curtain wall.(Music conservatories)(Winchester College Music School )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Issues surrounding energy conservation, architectural styling and physical strength have been addressed by FendorHansen in the supply of a steel framed curtain wall system for one of the country's most famous schools. The extension and...

ARCHITECTURAL GLASS: SPANNING THE CAPABILITIES.(new glass been introduced)
February 10, 2005... NEW FRAMELESS STRUCTURAL GLAZING SYSTEM FOR BUILDING James Price Glazing, the Aintree based structural glass specialist, has introduced a new frameless structural glazing system called G-span G-span provides construction professionals...

New stars from Euroglas.(Silverstar Sunstop T glass )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The new Silverstar Sunstop T glass types from Euroglas combine extremely low solar energy transmission with high light transmission. Processors can cut, temper and further process the glass themselves, profiting from shorter, precisely...

Glass UK goes down under for spandrel solution.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Glass UK, one of Britain's leading manufacturers of toughened, oversized laminated double-glazed engineered glass solutions, announces that it has secured sole UK rights to a new Australian glass colouring process which redefines choice, price...

Spectus curtain walling.(Arbroath Academy )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Staff and pupils at Scotland's Arbroath Academy should be a lot more comfortable this winter owing to the new thermally efficient curtain walling that has been manufactured and installed by Penicuik Commercial. Forming the major part of #1...

Award winner at work.(Alumet Systems)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Work is progressing well on Alumet's largest contract to date, the #2.6 million development of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at St James Hospital, Leeds, for HBG Construction. Alumet is designing, supplying and installing the full...

ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS: COMPOSITE CONSIDERATIONS.(Alistair McBain)(Interview)
February 10, 2005... Copyright: CMP Information Ltd. AM PROFILES M.D. ON THE BENEFITS OF COMPOSITE WINDOW SYSTEMS AM Profiles is one of the few British owned companies that has quietly gone about the business of promoting composite systems. Managing...

Switched on for sales.
February 10, 2005... Fabricators are missing out on the real opportunities of `switch selling' says Nigel Yates, Managing Director of Beaufort Secure Design, who describes the technique as a very powerful sales tool In short, `switch selling' allows a company...

Sapa in a strong position.(Sapa Building Systems)
February 10, 2005... Last year was an important one for Sapa Building Systems. The formation of a Europe-wide `Building Systems' division within the Sapa Group means that the hugely valuable combined expertise of all of the building systems companies is now within...

Stylish new look.(Holiday Inn UK)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The Holiday Inn at Southampton has been given a stylish new look with replacement aluminium doors and windows from Beaufort Secure Design. Cristal Superline Products (CSP) has recently completed fabrication and installation of nearly 500 frames...

Slimline solution for lofts.(Window industry)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Reynaers' CS38 slim line window system offered the ideal solution for the Wexler Lofts project in Birmingham. BPN Architects, requiring a steel-look replacement window, specified Reynaers profiles. The slender CS38 system offers elegance...

Comar systems in the mix.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Comar systems 2, 5 and 7 were fabricated by Magnum to achieve architect Stock Woolstencroft's vision for the new development on 241-263 Stratford High Street, East London. The use of different textures and facade materials resulted in this...

Tilts and turns heads.(Metal Technology)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Metal Technology is helping Sheffield's renewal by providing high performance glazing to Wilson Bowden City Homes' transforming development at Riverside Exchange. Approximately #700k worth of Metal Technology's dual colour System 5-20 tilt...

SAS keeps campus in trim.(University of Nottingham provides health facilities to students)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Students at the University of Nottingham can get into shape at new fitness centre, built on campus with products by Senior Aluminium Systems. Fabricated by Nottinghamshire based Insight Architectural Glazing, the fitness centre has a...

ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS: THE STAR OF THE SHOW.(aluminium windows)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Although PVC-U is the mainstay of Perivale-based Everglade Windows' business, it does manufacture around 200 aluminium windows a week, representing approximately 20 per cent of its total output. And this number is forecast to increase in the...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: CLEANING UP OUR ACT.(Manufacturing industries' corporate social responsibility)
February 10, 2005... SAFE, NON-HAZARDOUS MANUFACTURING IS ALREADY POSSIBLE Chris Wood of Siegenia-Aubi Ltd looks at how the window industry can join the move towards `cleaner, greener' manufacturing According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), most...

Ventilation solutions for large and small.
February 10, 2005... A specialist in providing solutions for smoke and natural ventilation systems, Vent Engineering is an independent importer of a wide range of 24v, 110v and 230v actuators and controllers and brassware, including various types of spindles and...

Yale's CRED initiative.(Yale Door & Window Solutions)(Crime Reduction Education & Development)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Yale Door & Window Solutions has disclosed a stack of new evidence on residential door security at a recent Secured by Design (SBD) conference as it continues to help the police with their enquiries. The company launched the latest part of...

Centralock now available.(Electronic locking devices)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Centralock's central locking system for the home is now available in Peterborough, through Armour Shutters. Armour Shutters will install Centralock systems across a large proportion of the county, serving locations including Cambridge,...

Carl F's mini flag hinge.(Hardware industry)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Carl F's new mini flag hinge can support doors up to 100kg in weight with three hinges fitted. Over 100,000 operations have been completed in a cycle test and the hinge is classified to 240 hours Neutral Salt Spray. The `easy to install' hinge...

CE marked floor springs.(certification of steel springs)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The recently launched high performance MAB floor springs operating on closing power three and four have been successfully used in tests on many types of doors issued with 60-minute fire certificates. As a result, the competitively priced...

Hafele frameless fittings.(Hafele UK Ltd. launches rail and patch fittings)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Hafele UK has expanded its range of rail and patch fittings for frameless glass pivot doors and fixed panels, called the Hafele Standard Range. Fittings for frameless glass doors are classified according to the style of fitting used as...

DHF urges specificiers.(Door and Hardware Federation )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) is urging architects, specifiers and contractors to insist that all door closing devices they specify carry the CE mark, a legal requirement in some parts of Europe but not yet in the UK. DHF chief...

Kenrick window locks.(A Kenrick & Sons launches locking systems )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Kenrick's well established locking systems Excalibur and Centurion are joined by a modern Espagnolette and the new lock Easi-Fit. Managing director Steve Jones explains: `With the additions of Espagnolette and Easi-Fit we are confident we...

UAP shows the Pony's Tail.(UAP launches door knockers)
February 10, 2005... Decorative door furniture supplier UAP has recently launched a new doorknocker with the name 'Pony's Tail'. UAPhas been asked to develop the product using this description by a customer. Initially available in brass, the knocker is now...

Fredericks' safety feature.(John Fredericks Plastics launches security doors)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Major trade fabricator John Fredericks has launched its Security Door Bar. The safety guard and night latch mechanism is available with both lever/lever and lever/pads on John Fredericks' residential doors and new composite doors. This acts as...

DECORATIVE GLASS: DIVERSIFICATION IS KEY.(Juno Glass Ltd)(Company Profile)
February 10, 2005... JUNO GLASS - SOUTH LONDON'S COLOURED GLASS SPECIALISTS Coloured and decorative glass may be beautiful, but Chris Peay of Juno Glass says that companies like his have had to diversify to survive, writes Roland Ellison Over the past 27...

Sandblasting solutions.(Daedalian Glass is expanding its premises )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... Daedalian Glass is expanding its premises at Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire. The new light and airy extension is being fitted out to display Daedalian's diverse artistic and technical expertise in architectural glass design. The company uses...

Keeping the tradition alive.(Glass industry)(Peter Shipley )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2005... A Sunderland man is keeping an ancient local tradition alive with a business specialising in the design, production and restoration of hand- made stained glass. Former care worker, Peter Shipley started working on stained glass as a hobby...