Glass Age articles from January 2003

Glass Age archives from January 2003

Palmer Report backs door strategy.(Door Panels PLC)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The recently published Palmer Report on the private sector home improvements market for 2002 has fully endorsed the strategy of Door Panels plc in investing heavily in new premises and equipment to meet the increasing demand for not only their...

Tamglass-Bavelloni join to form #140m group.
January 29, 2003... Tamglass and Bavelloni are to join forces after Tamglass parent company Kyro Corporation acquired Z. Bavelloni Immobiliare in ltaly and Glasto Holding B.V. in the Netherlands. Z. Bavelloni is an international manufacturer of pre-processing...

Ultraframe changes its marketing mix.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Ultraframe recently delivered its full year results (reported last month) and its share price rose in an otherwise falling market. David Moore, Chief Executive, is confident of `another year of growth: UK consumer spending has held up very well...

500 attend Activ roadshows.( Pilkington Activ!)
January 29, 2003... Almost 500 window fabricators and installers attended a series of presentations organised by Pilkington and designed to advise Launch Partners for Pilkington Activ! product on the key issues surrounding the sale and marketing of the...

Moffett's Centre of Expertise.(forklift systems)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... A National Centre for Expertise, offering the latest technology, customer support, design, maintenance and back-up has been opened in Coventry by Moffett Ltd, one of the world's most knowledgable and experienced manufacturers of truck mounted...

Master Class for Polymer Doors.(Hurst Sterling)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Sales of the Hurst Sterling polymer door have increased substantially following a decision by the company to launch a composite door training Master Class for resellers. The Master Class range has been given added class by branding it with...

Alfas offers Prize Cruise.(Alfas Group)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Sealants and adhesive specialist Alfas Group celebrates 21 years in business this winter and to mark this event, the company is giving customers of Alfas Industries and Seal Strip the chance to win a once in a lifetime luxury sailing holiday in...

Glassex enjoys Software Boom.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... With a buoyant UK conservatory industry prompting the creation of an increasing number of information technology solutions specifically designed for this sector, this year's Glassex heralds the highest number of software exhibitors attending...

Total Action on Jobs.(Total Glass )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Merseyside based Total Glass has won an Action for Jobs Award as part of its dedication to actively recruiting local people, including the long term unemployed. As part of its ambitious plans for growth, Total Glass, a Profile 22 trade...

Elero motors to Success.(Elero UK)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Just two years after it opened, security and shading motor specialist Elero UK announced it has exceeded #2m turnover and is on target to double again over the next two years. The company supplies motors and controls for security shutters,...

New AXIM director appointed.(David Trussell)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... In recognition of his part in the brand's continuous impressive sales growth, David Trussell has been appointed AXIM director at The Parkside Group Ltd. The AXIM product range includes door closers, floor springs, panic exit devices, door...

Darby launches Pro-Glass.(Darby Group PLC division)
January 29, 2003... Independent glass processor and bender, Darby Glass, has announced a new division, Pro-Glass by Darby, which has been formed to implement a new strategy and market a new range of products. Created to serve the street furniture, architectural...

Rankin's Glassman's Lunch matched by WIGs.(glass industry Christmas lunch)(women in glass)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Now in its 22nd year, the Glassman's Christmas Luncheon, held on Friday 6th December at Colonel Jaspers Wine Bar in City Road, London, was once again a resounding success. The highly entertaining luncheon, organised by Stephanie Graham on...

Caldwell offers open house during Glassex.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Caldwell is inviting customers to visit its new factory and HQ in Coventry during Glassex, as it is just a short journey from the NEC. Several options of activities and transport arrangements are being organised to provide maximum flexibility....

BDG's roof system now BBA approved.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The BDG System 21 Conservatory Roof System has been designed and fabricated by BDG Group Ltd of Lurgan since 1984, and in that time has notched up over 12,000 installations. Already manufactured to BS EN9002 since 1994, the system has now...

Arrow gets certified.(Arrow Glazing)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Adding to the company's 20th Birthday celebrations Arrow Glazing, who are based in Louth, Lincolnshire have just achieved the prestigious BBA approval for their Window System. The company who fabricate Eurocell's Ultimate 70mm Window System...

K2 scales the heights.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... K2 has announced an 82% rise in sales for the first quarter of 2002, with second quarter figures being significantly stronger than that of the previous year. 'Evaluation of results taken from a recent independent benchmarking survey from...

Duraflex drives forward.(distribution)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Duraflex has undergone a major review of its distribution arrangements. This has also included introducing new livery for all vehicles. The change of transport contractor was seen as the perfect opportunity to roll out the next phase of...

Hallmark's Million Month.(Hallmark Group )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Hull-based door panel, GRP and laminated products manufacturer Hallmark Group achieved its first 'Million Month' in October 2002, selling over #1 Million across all its divisions - and then topped this performance with yet another...

`T' for Pilkington toughened.(Pilkington Glass)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... From February 2003, the Pilkingtons Toughened Safety Glass range will be given the new specifier-friendly name of Pilkington T glass. This move is part of the company's ongoing commitment to create simple, consistent, product names that can...

Morty opts for quality of life career move.(Deceuninck Holdings CEO Gary Morton becomes non-executive director on a part-time basis)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Gary Morton, Chief Executive Officer for Deceuninck Holdings (UK) Ltd, is taking a new role within the UK operation from January 2003. 'I have lived away from my family and home for some 16 years now and it is time to redress the imbalance...

FAS & LB re-tie the knot.(partnership between commercial fabricator FAS and LB Plastics for supply of Sheerframe window, door and curtain walling systems)
January 29, 2003... UK commercial fabricator FAS has signed a new agreement with systems company LB Plastics Ltd for the supply of its Sheerframe window, door and curtain walling systems for the next five years. The move reflects the partnering relationship...

New Era dawns for Newdawn.(Newdawn & Sun, conservatory roof maker, recently completed 4 million pound investment)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Specialist conservatory roof manufacturer Newdawn & Sun, has entered 2003 with a major investment in new factory space, new products and training facilities. The Midlands based company has recently completed #4m investment on two further...

Blocks make fab joints.(square joints can now be created consistently and accurately using new 70mm large T and Z mechanical joint blocks)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Two additional components join the Duraflex Diamond Suite - a square joint can now be created consistently and accurately time after time using the new 70mm large T and Z mechanical joint blocks. Even companies that fabricate fully welded...

Key benefits of Lockmaster.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... High security with ease of installation and smooth operation are the key benefits listed by Carl F Petersen of the new Lockmaster 2 window shoot bolt. Designed to meet all fabricator requirements, and with increased security in mind, the latest...

A stylish Intro by Unitec.(door hinge)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Unitec's Intro hinge is a streamlined, easy to adjust and competitively priced door hinge. The design concept of the new Intro hinge with its colour matched bushes and end caps, provides an unobtrusive curved outline, in keeping with the latest...

Blind fabric in fab colours.(Cosiflor Pleated Blinds)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Cosiflor Pleated Blinds has a new concept in stylish, high performance fabrics. The new fabric is designed to deal effectively with all the problems of heat glare and humidity without any of the typical degradation problems - and with none of...

Steering made simpler.(Moffett Engineering Ltd.)(truck-mounted forklifts)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Truck-mounted forklift pioneer Moffett Engineering has developed a new system that simplifies the selection of steering modes on 4-way models. The system can be specified in either semi- or fully-automatic variants, both enabling the operator...

This composite's all white.(KAT UK composite doors)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... KAT UK is offering its trade customers an exclusive offer on its newly launched composite doors - any white door for #375. This offer opens up composite door options to a much wider slice of the market place, positioning the higher...

Baseball bump protection.(Scott International protective headgear)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The Protector First Base Plus baseball cap from Scott International provides bump protection certificate to EN812. The lightweight breathable cap incorporates a patented inner sprung head protection shell with large ventilation slots, and is...

EXHIBITION CALENDAR 2003.(Calendar)
January 29, 2003... Glassbuild America, Vitrum and Glass Processing Days in June, various China exhibitions and the launch of the UK Glass Processing & Technology Show in November are among the interesting points in this year's exhibition calendar. For a more...

EXHIBITION SCENE.
January 29, 2003... Further to our December report, here are some more news from the Glasstec 2002 exhibition Record attendances were recorded on Ashton's stand every time demonstrations of its new Leap Frog I G production line were held. Using Edgetech's...

HALO AIMS FOR THE TOP.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... WHS Halo aims high, but ultimately lives up to its mission statement. By Dominic Bentham The choice of window systems and level of support offered by WHS Halo are an attractive proposition for any forward thinking fabricator or installer....

Veka picked for arts refurb.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Veka windows will grace a new arts centre being created by one of Britain's top sculptors, with fabricator Windows Direct brushing aside the competition to win the contract for the refurbishment contract of this prestigious building. ...

Social Housing market `appears to have peaked'.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... `The Social Housing Sector led in adopting PVC-U replacement products but, after recent rapid growth, it now appears to have peaked,' says Palmer in the last 2002 report on the Windows and Door industry. The market in Social Sector Housing for...

Colourful winner to Bruges.
January 29, 2003... A luxury weekend in Bruges is the prize in Deceuninck's nationwide competition to find the most interesting or attractive window installation using its Decoroc treated coloured PVC-U profiles. The competition is being run to complement the...

John Fredericks webs up.(www.theultimatecollection.com)(trade fabricator)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Leading trade fabricator John Fredericks has overhauled its existing website and developed an additional site, which has been designed with retail customers in mind. www.theultimatecollection.com showcases the company's `Ultimate...

DURAFLEX - CAN DO, WILL DO.(aluminium home improvement products)
January 29, 2003... Ian Cowan, National Sales Manager at Duraflex, explains how its market- driven strategy is delivering a record rise in sales, as well as reaping benefits for the company's expanding fabricator network As recent surveys confirm, new build...

Targeting the buy-to-letters.(Alexander Windows)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Kommerling fabricator Alexander Windows has set up a dedicated strategy to capitalise on the booming buy-to-let market in South Manchester. A growing number of private landlords are buying properties specifically to rent out to tenants....

Buoyant times at Arkay.(Arkay Windows Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... A buoyant local trade and commercial market has caused North London PVC- U fabricator Arkay Windows Limited to embark on a #300,000 expansion programme. A Plastmo customer for 10 years, Arkay benefits from sizeable trade contacts for its doors...

Success in the Malverns.(window manufacturer Trade Window Specialists)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Out of the shadows of the dramatic Malvern Hills in the county of Worcestershire, Trade Window Specialists is emerging as a thriving and progressive Profile 22 fabricator. The company is making substantial investments in new machinery,...

Janex nursing home deal.(window and door contract)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Copyright: CMP Information Ltd. Janex, a leading supplier of high performance Scandinavian windows and doors to the construction industry, has won a contract from Melville Dundas to supply Alu-clad windows and external doors to a newbuiid...

Corby passes with Tritec.(Corby Windows Group)(Rehau Tritec window systems)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... A double opening casement window, fabricated by Corby Windows Group using Rehau Tritec 60mm profiles, was recently subjected to the punishing requirements of BS 7590 at the British Standards test facility at Hemel Hempstead. All the hardware...

Technal suite goes to L.(aluminium window manufacturer Technal Group)(Part L requirements)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Technal has expanded its successful FXi suite of commercial aluminium windows with the addition of a 65mm module designed to give specifiers more choice and nexibility to meet the requirements of Part L. The FXi65 window incorporates a...

West Leigh rides the wave.(aluminium window manufacturer)(West Leigh Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... West Leigh Ltd, reports increasing demand for aluminium windows for applications in commercial and public sector buildings. Aluminium is not only a genuinely recyclable material, it answers all of the questions asked of a fenestration...

New and old values combine at Status.(Status Systems (PVCu) Ltd.)
January 29, 2003... Chris Foreman is the new general manager at Status Systems (PVC-U) Ltd. His hands on managerial experience and expertise, nurtured through the printing and automotive industries, and polished with an MBA from the University of Bath, will be...

GAINING MOMENTUM IN NEWBUILD.(Miller Pattison Ltd.)(windows and doors)
January 29, 2003... Richard Kirman of Miller Pattison explains how this fast growing windows and doors division looks set to become one of the newbuild market's major players It's just 18 months since market-leading conservation contractor Miller Pattison set...

YOUTH MEETS EXPERIENCE.(North Glass and Catsa )
January 29, 2003... With the added reassurance of Catsa, Chinese manufacturer North Glass is another name to consider in glass tempering and bending. By Dominic Bentham The Chinese economic miracle is a relatively recent phenomenon, but closer examination of...

UKae's Glasstec purchase.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The name may sound futuristic, but UKae's recently purchased Quadrobot automated Georgian bar assembly machine offers manufacturers benefits today, with the capacity to produce up to 180 Georgian grilles per hour. The new Quadrobot -...

Upgrading with Efco.(NJ Bradford Limited)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... NJ Bradford Limited, established in Oldbury, West Midlands some 65 years ago, is a leading supplier of high quality toughened glass to the furniture, lighting and domestic appliance markets. For 15 years, glass was toughened on an Efco 1200...

Ozone blasts off in 2003.(sandblaster product introduction )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... It's huge, it makes a big impression and it comes from Austria - perhaps Ozone should have called its new sandblaster Schwarzenegger! This mammoth machine (which Ozone's production staff have unofficially christened `The Beast' on account...

Thermoseal, 25 years in sealed unit machinery.(Thermoseal Glass Corporation)
January 29, 2003... Thermoseal has been a pioneer in the hot melt machinery market for the past 25 years and describes its latest MK7B model as the ultimate in sealing machines. The MK7B is the largest machine in the Thermoseal range with a molten reservoir...

BOHLE GROWS MACHINE RANGE.(Bohle UK )
January 29, 2003... Bohle's new developments in drilling and handling cover a wide range of glass and glazing applications Bohle UK has applied its advanced technology to an innovative new range of vertical glass drilling machines. With a choice of automatic...

PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE.(Bystronic Glass reorganization )
January 29, 2003... The Bystronic group of companies has merged into Bystronic Glass. Known for its integrated glass applications, recent product launches have addressed the smaller processor The Bystronic group of companies has now merged into Bystronic...

Inagas improves for Glassex.(Inagas Limited )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Inagas Ltd, suppliers of the popular range of RSG gas filling machines for insulated glass units, enters 2003 with several significant developments in its range of equipment for IG unit manufacture and gas filling. A new drilling system...

Report highlights the backstreet boys.(insulated glass industry )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... A new Windowbase database highlights the fact that only 18% of IG manufacturers are Kitemark registered. The latest release of data includes over 1,000 factories manufacturing insulating glass sealed units - all freshly researched between...

Alfas birthday prize draw.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Sealants and adhesives specialist the Alfas Group is celebrating 21 years in business and to mark this special event the company is giving customers of Alfas Industries and Seal Strip the chance to win a `once in a lifetime' luxury sailing...

Thermoseal's record year.(Thermoseal Glass Corp )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... A record year, 2002 saw the Thermoseal Group move into new headquarters to cope with the expected growth in business. This did indeed come with growth in sales of approximately 20% on the previous year, the company announces. This was...

UKae's decorative force.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Recognising the increasing prominence of its decorative products range, leading glazing components supplier UKae Ltd has announced the creation of a dedicated sales unit to focus purely on this area of the business. The two-man sales...

Sealant for smaller gaps.(Adshead Ratcliffe product introduction )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Adshead Ratcliffe has introduced Arbo small gap sealer in a new 80ml syringe for those hard to reach areas. Small gap sealer is available in white, `aluminium' and translucent. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Trade Mate gets makeover.(Dow Corning product marketing )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The Dow Corning Trade Mate range, one of the UK's best selling range of sealants for professional tradesmen has been given a makeover and two new Trade Mates will also be joining the range. To mark the relaunch, Geocel, a strategic partner...

High strength Webbgrip.(Seal Strip Webbeal products )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... A high strength gap-filling adhesive joins the Webbeal range of professional sealants and adhesives by Seal Strip. With excellent adhesion to brick, concrete, wood, plasterboard, laminated plastics and ceramics, Webbgrip is suitable for a wide...

DOW CORNING SEALS REDS' GATE.(Manchester Old Trafford Stadium )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... In keeping with its standing as the world's biggest football club, the new structurally glazed entrance to Manchester United's Old Trafford ground presented some special challenges to silicone sealant specialist Dow Corning. The 800m2 of...

Silka adds groovy shades.(glass products introduction )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Silka, one of the world's leading manufacturers of joint sealing and elastic bonding products, has launched a comprehensive new colour range for two of its most popular products in the Sikaflex family. Single component polyurethane...

Birchdale's Hiflo success.(Birchdale Glass production management )(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Over recent years Birchdale Glass, a family run business in Middlesex, has grown considerably and now employs 70 staff. A Tamglass toughening plant means Birchdale can offer customers a toughening glass service as well as the manufacture of...

Lyten lowers U values.(Lyton Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Located close to Edinburgh, fabricator and sealed unit manufacturer, Lyten Manufacturing, is an experienced user of Edgetech's Super Spacer. Early on, management realised the implications and potential problems with Part J and its revisions,...

New Tremco product guide.(Tremco Inc)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Specifiers could find fresh applications for Tremco's sealants range thanks to the introduction of a new slimline colour selector guide. Produced in the form of a 26 page flip chart measuring just 180mm long and 60 mm wide, the guide gives...

Arbosil has the answer.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Adshead Ratcliffe's Arbosil 1096 Anthracite is a one-part, moisture curing, low modulus, neutral cure glazing system specifically for the perimeter sealing of anodised and polyester powder coated frames and cladding and PVC-U frames, as well as...

Association recognises important role in industry.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA) is playing a significant role in the implementation of important new legislation affecting the UK building and construction sector. With more members than ever before, the DSMA is now...

Carlton expands on doors.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Long-standing Hallmark Door Panels customer Carlton Plastics has moved to brand new factory premises, allowing the tripling of its production capacity overnight and enabling the company to plan for further growth over the next few years and...

Prestige smoke door deal.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Structura UK Ltd has supplied and installed RS50S smoke doors within an internal, 20 metre high glazed atrium at Portman House, a new #30million, eight-storey building consisting of retail sales space and office accommodation in Oxford Street,...

Janex newbuild contract.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Janex, a leading supplier of high performance Scandinavian windows and doors, has won a contract from a joint partnership between Cala and Miller Homes to supply internal doors to one of Glasgow's most prestigious new build developments,...

BSI award for Patiomaster.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... PatioMaster Midlands is celebrating the achievement of BSI registration - and is believed to be the first of the PatioMaster network of regional in-line sliding patio door fabricators to do so. PatioMaster Manager Tracy Ireland received her...

Dorma's Glasgow revolver.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Visitors to Glasgow's Milton Hotel, a brand new, four-star hotel and leisure club, will be greeted by Dorma's KTV revolving door, installed at the main entrance. The hotel, situated on Washington Street in central Glasgow, was built on the...

Portal's generous offer.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Portal Products has launched a new industry promotion to demonstrate its confidence in the superior performance of its Thermasure wood grain panel. In a radical move, it is offering to replace any defective woodgrain panels with one of its...

Fredericks' low threshold.(John Fredericks)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Leading trade fabricator John Fredericks has launched a new 15mm low threshold on its single doors. Available in both gold and silver finishes, the new thermally broken low threshold is compliant with Part M, and compatible with three of...

Portal shows its colours.(Portal Products)(Kolarplas)(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Specialist Oxfordshire window company Kolorplas is exploiting fresh niche markets with its new door supplier, Portal Products. Kolorplas enjoys an established reputation for producing quality coloured PVC-U windows, including plain and...

Evergreen lives up to name.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Saving energy and contributing to environmentally-friendly initiatives are vital if we are to preserve our planet. Bob Benn, Managing Director of Evergreen Door explains how they're living up to their name. Evergreen Door is well-placed to...

Acell budget composites.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The Acell PVC-U range of composite doors are available on `even the tightest budget'. Featuring the impressive thermal and acoustic insulation as well as fire resistant properties of Acell patented foam, these high performance doors are...

The Colourful New World.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The introduction of New World Developments `Vintage Collection' of inverted PVC-U door panels has been met with favourable reactions on both sides of the Irish Sea. Current customers in Northern and Southern Ireland are delighted to have a...

Chestnut picks Hometrim.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Family-run business, Chestnut Roofing, is the latest company in the North West to be appointed as a registered stockist of the Hometrim range of PVC roofline products from L.B. Plastics Ltd. With 25 years of expertise as a roofing merchant,...

Black is the new brown.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The already extensive roofline range from Kestrel now contains Black Grain products, incorporating fascia boards, non-vented and pre- ventilated soffits, cladding systems and cills. As is the case with all other Kestral products, a range of...

1st conference `a success'.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... The first Sarnafil Roof Assured National Marketing Conference held at the end of November was pronounced a resounding success. Many of the delegates came from the window companies diversifying into PVC flat roofing. Delegates had the...

Roofline job has its PERCs.(Brief Article)
January 29, 2003... Deceuninck's PERC operation has started working with Status fabricator The Window Factory in the development of an operation dedicated to PVC- U roofline and cladding products. The St Helens based window factory is going through Deceuninck's...