Glass Age articles from July 2003

Glass Age archives from July 2003

Analysis Names most Profitable Firms.(glass industry)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... If your company made an enviable profit, would you want to shout about it or keep the news to yourself! 150 companies in the UK Windows & Doors industry have precisely this dilemma, as for the last three years these companies have been...

Glass Industry Gears up to Coated Glass.(magnetron coating facility )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Construction of the UK First Magnetron Coating Plant Begins Construction of the UK's first magnetron coating facility began last week at Saint Gobain's float glass plant in Eggborough near Selby in Yorkshire. The new #15m coater will...

Guardian opens `World's Largest Glass Coater' in Luxembourg.(Guardian Industries )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Guardian Industries is ramping up its high tech coating capabilities with the launch in Bascharage, Luxembourg, of the world's largest coater of glass products. The new state-of-the-art coating facility, Guardian Luxcoating S.A., hosted His...

Cardinal opens 7th Coated Glass Factory.(Cardinal Glass Industries)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Cardinal Glass Industries, the manufacturer of residential coated glass, which supplies Ultraframe with Conservaglass opened its seventh CG factory in the United States last month in Waxahachie Texas. This glass coating facility is designed to...

Plus Plan UK joins Aluplast Group.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... The future of Plus Plan (UK) is secured following acquisition by Europe's fifth largest PVCu extruder, Aluplast GmbH. The new company, which will be known as Aluplast (UK) Ltd, will continue to make full use of the Plus Plan brand name,...

New Body gives Network `Installer-Power'.(Network Veka)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Network Veka is giving installers a bigger say in the running of the organisation with the launch of the Network Veka Installers' Committee. The new body was set up in direct response to calls from the membership and will give installers of all...

Shepley First with Rehau Integral Gaskets.(window/door hardware)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Shepley customers are the first installers to receive the new integral gasket for the Rehau 70mm PVCu window and door system launched at Glassex 2003. Gary Torr, managing director of Shepley explains: `Our customers have been looking forward to...

UKDPN wins Exports.(UK Door Panel Network)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... The UK Door Panel Network, the UK group of independent door panel producers has started to look overseas for expansion, and has signed up its first contract in Dubai. The Network has taken its first order for a door panel manufacturing...

Alcan Commits to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Alcan Inc. will work to ensure all its operations, including its head office in Montreal, Quebec, achieve ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification by 2004. This announcement comes in conjunction with an address by Mr. Engen to the Canadian Club...

HW Sells Creation for #35.7m.(Heywood Williams Group PLC; Creation Group)
July 23, 2003... Heywood Williams Group Plc, the UK producer of PVC window systems, cellular foam and hardware has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of the Creation Group to Dura Automotive Systems Inc for a consideration of US$60m (#35.7m). The...

Caring Interseal Replaces Hospital Windows.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Devon based Profile 22 fabricator, Interseal, was praised by senior management at a hospital in Plymouth for the professional, caring way that the company worked on the wards while installing new windows. A total of 110 white top opening...

UTC Agrees to Acquire Chubb plc in $1.0bn Deal.(United Technologies Corp.; )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... United Technologies Corp. announced on 11th June a $1.0 billion offer to purchase Chubb plc, a leading provider of electronic security and fire protection products and services, in an all-cash deal that the boards of directors of both companies...

Airtightness - the Honeymoon is Nearly Over.(building standards)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... BRE's airtightness experts are reminding designers and contractors that, from 30th September 2003, all new commercial and public buildings with a gross floor area of 1000 m2 or more must demonstrate that they meet the new airtightness standard...

Radway sets up 2000 Units Per Week Capacity.(Radway Door and Windows Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Redditch-based Sheerframe windowmaker Radway Door and Windows Ltd has invested over #250,000 in new machinery at its main manufacturing plant, and established a new production unit at nearby Aston, to meet demand for its Sheerframe windows from...

GP&T Signs up More Big Names.(Glass Processing & Technology show )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Glass giants Glaverbel and Schott, leading international machinery manufacturer Bystronic, top processor and coloured glass supplier Pearsons and software house Jotika are the latest companies to sign contracts to exhibit at Glass Processing &...

Indigo Expands Commercial Division.(Indigo Products)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... The Commercial Division of Midlands based trade fabricator, Indigo Products, has been winning business in the public sector as well as private new build. `With an established reputation and working closely with HW Systems, we generate leads in...

CGII adds fire to Hodgson Deal.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... A joint initiative by sealant manufacture, Hodgson Sealants and fire- glass specialist, CGI International, is aimed at offering glaziers an easy but fully approved way to answer the questions of proper glazing methods for 30-minute rated timber...

Kyro aims to be White Knight for Bavelloni.(Glaston Technologies; BAvelloni Group)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Although Kyro's Safety Glass Technology business area expanded through the incorporation of Bavelloni, the group's profitability has suffered in the short term partly by taking on board the Italian machinery giant. Now known as Glaston...

K2 Clocks up 99% Logistics Efficiency.(K2 Conservatory Roof System)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... K2 Conservatory Roof System's customers can now expect more efficient and reliable deliveries as the company announces order fulfilment levels of 99%. Reports produced by the company's new software package Navision, indicate that stock...

Wendland Delivers.(glass industry)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Wendland has introduced its own new fleet of vehicles to deliver its kit and bar length conservatory roofing systems to customers nationwide. This significant investment represents a key element in a major programme to streamline the company's...

KAT Announces Future Investment Plans.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... With turnover on track for #6.5m this year - 28 per cent up on last year - Macclesfield based KAT UK has made known its ambitions for continued organic growth towards a target of #10m turnover in three years time. Organic growth will be...

Better Homes Provides Better Publicity for West Yorks Windows.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Status fabricator West Yorkshire Windows has just completed its fourth conservatory installation for the ITV home improvement show Better Homes, featuring Carol Vorderman. The window company designed and built a double gable ended conservatory...

Snails are the new Profile for Roy Shipley.(Status Systems )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Status Systems sales and marketing director, Roy Shipley, has announced his departure from the company. Roy has been with Status for some 12 years, during which he has played a major role in firstly turning the business around in the early...

Solargale Launches Commercial Arm.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Solargale, The Scottish door panel producer, has now opened its doors for commercial work. Ray Bannatyne, Solargales General Manager says, `The UK Door Panel Network gave us invaluable support and advice in our initial stages, and as they...

It's a Village Life for BDG.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... BDG recently moved into new 48,000 sq ft premises in Lurgan, near Belfast, where the additional space has been put to use with the opening of the BDG Conservatory Village. BDG has been a trade supplier of conservatories and roofing systems for...

Carl F Launches `Paint to Order' Service for Vents.(Carl F. Petersen Ltd. )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Carl F Petersen Ltd has enhanced its capabilities with regard to Duco, Ventilation & Sun Control products. The company, which has been providing a made-to-measure facility for the ventilators since 1999, is now stocking the product in mill...

Hallmark invests in Vehicle Datatrack System.(Hallmark Group )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Hull-based door panel, GRP and laminated products manufacturer Hallmark Group has pledged to significantly improve its service levels by fitting its entire commercial vehicle fleet with a Siemens Datatrack System. The new vehicle track and...

Saint - Gobain Solaglas Joins Solutia UK.(Vanceva Design contract)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Saint-Gobain Solaglas has joined the current Solutia UK partnership to produce laminated architectural glass with Vanceva Design, a new range of coloured, patterned and textured polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers specifically created for...

Siegenia-Aubi Gets Thumbs Up `Down Under'.(distribution)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Following rigorous testing, ventilation specialist, Siegenia-Aubi Ltd, has agreed terms for the distribution of one of its ventilators in Australia. The Aeropac wall ventilator was designed in close collaboration with Hamburg airport to combat...

Stuga Flowline in Full Flow.(sawing machines)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Sales of the Stuga Flowline Sawing & Prepping Centre have recently reached forty two and thirty six are now installed and fully operational throughout the country. Three more orders are currently pending signing off. Among the long list of...

Global sales soar.(Synseal Extrusions Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Synseal Extrusions Ltd launched the Global Conservatory Roof in May. `The May launch represents the culmination of our eight month #1 million intensive development programme,' explains Nick Dutton, Sales and Marketing Director of Synseal....

New offices for Salamander.(Salamander Industrie Produkte UK)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Salamander Industrie Produkte UK, known for the Brugmann profile brand has now moved to new offices due to the successful expansion within the UK over the last twelve months. Mike Slater (MD) stated `So we don't lose any of the excellent...

Kolorplas Keeps on Growing.
July 23, 2003... It's been a record year for PVCu fabricator and colour coating specialist, Kolorplas. The Oxon-based group reports a 20% overall increase in sales for the year, double the usual rate of growth for the company's trade operation, with retail...

Sky-Vent in 24 hours.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Conservatory roof vent manufacturer Sky-Vent is offering customers 24 hour turnaround on it's pre-glazed Sky-Vent package. `Our standard leadtime is two days but we understand customers often need vents nextday for last minute orders or...

Deceuninck Business Plan to `07.(Deceuninck Plastic industries N.V.)
July 23, 2003... Deceuninck, worldwide producer of PVCu window systems and profiles for the construction industry, released its 2003-7 Business Plan on June 10th. This revised Business Plan underscores the importance Deceuninck attaches to establishing a...

Arnie takes the Helm.(Arnold Deceuninck)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Deceuninck has further announced that Arnold Deceuninck succeeded his father Roger Deceuninck as Chairman of the Deceuninck Board of Directors on July 1st. Roger Deceuninck (born 1924), and his two brothers Michel and Lionel, joined the...

Cup covers for coatings.(glass)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 23, 2003... The new MTC protection cover, from Alan E Wheeler & Son is designed to eliminate marking of coated glass by any type of suction pad, be it on a manual lifting system or a fully automated stacker. MTCs come in six sizes to suit pads from 100mm...

Verosol daylight control.(blinds)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
July 23, 2003... Designed to control daylight while giving a clean architectural look to windows both from the inside and outside, Verosol metallised roller blinds contribute towards a better interior climate and good lighting conditions. Available in various...

D-Vent from Greenwood.(Greenwood Window Vents )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... A surface-mounted window ventilator from Greenwood Window Vents has helped fabricator Drayton Windows achieve BS7412 for its Schuco Corona casement window system. Drayton used the slimline D-Vent from Greenwood's Slotvent range that provides a...

Links labels and tapes.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Links Labels & Tapes Ltd has available from stock three labels which relate to the changes in Building Regulations. The first two are for Low-E labelling and the third is for DTLR Building Regulations. These complement a wide range of stock...

Reynaers curtain walling.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Reynaers has introduced a new unitised curtain walling system, CW 86. This innovative structural or cassette curtain walling has been designed to give architects the opportunity to create impressive facades from one integrated system range....

Mecal saws from Addison.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Addison Saws Ltd announces the supply of the first Mecal 4 axis CNC machining centre to HW Architectural Ltd of Brighouse. A key feature of this machine is the productivity that can be achieved with the pendular loading facility and double...

Cavalok braced for sales.(bracing system)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... The Cavalok cavity closure system has a new bracing system. Comprising a bracing bar and moulded brackets, the system is easily fixed to the Cavalok or any other cavity closure system with the aid of screws. The bracing bar then simply slots...

Dentil moulding is Swish.(Swish Building Products )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Swish Building Products has introduced a new dentil moulding to create an attractive, ornate look to rooflines. Manufactured in one piece from 1.5mm PVC-U sheet using vacuum-forming techniques, the new dentil moulding has been colour matched...

PVC-U EXTRUSIONS: PLASTMO UK: THE NEXT STEP.
July 23, 2003... Following last month's MBO, the old/new management team at Plastmo Ltd is keen to let the UK window industry know that they are firing on all cylinders. By Richard Schwarz Having been a dynamic force in the UK window industry for many...

VITRUM EXHIBITION REPORT: VITRUM FAILS TO DRAW CROWDS.(glass industry convention)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Despite the record number of exhibitors crammed into the visitor- friendly Milan Fairgrounds, last month's Vitrum exhibition failed to pull in the numbers. The final total was 13,032, nearly 20 per cent down on the 16,284 visitors recorded...

GLASS PROCESSING DAYS: FINNISHING WITH STYLE.(Glass Processing Days Conference)
July 23, 2003... 8TH GLASS CONFERENCE ATTRACTS A RECORD 900 DELEGATES What has 320 expert presentations, a beauty contest and an all night party? The Glass Processing Days Conference, of course! Dominic Bentham made the trip to Finland Over 320 expert...

THE VERIFIER: WHOSE PARTY IS IT ANYWAY?(property lines)
July 23, 2003... ROD APPLEYARD'S DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FENESTRATION SURVEYOR A conservatory installer thinking that the Party Wall only exists between two houses could have a rude awakening This is a party that no one must be left out from as the...

THE Q&A SESSION: EUROCELL: A STABLE PLATFORM.(Company Profile)
July 23, 2003... Roger Hartshorn of Eurocell Profiles explains where the company came from and where it is going, in this frank Q&A session. By Richard Schwarz Glass Age: Could you give a brief history of the start of Eurocell and its milestones? ...

ANCILLARY PROFILES: UNITED WE STAND.(PVC UE industry)
July 23, 2003... A PVC UE ASSOCIATION IS THE ANSWER TO A PRICE-DRIVEN INDUSTRY Tony Crutcher, Sales & Marketing Director of Everwhite, puts forward the case for market unity in the PVC UE industry These are interesting times in the PVC UE foam market, a...

CONSERVATORIES: UZONE DEMOS NATIONWIDE.
July 23, 2003... ULTRAFRAME ROLLS OUT BUDGET `CLICKLOCK' ` ROOF SYSTEM Ultraframe is inviting 8000 installers to experience Uzone's Clicklock technology firsthand at a series of events nationwide Ultraframe is taking its radical new Uzone roof system on...

LB's all-new roof system.(LB Plastics)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... UK systems company LB Plastics has launched an all-new conservatory roof system designed to give a real market advantage to fabricators and installers. The new Sheerframe system combines the best of earlier Sheerframe roof designs with...

Synseal goes Global.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Synseal is sending three special sample cases worth almost #70,000 to fabricators and installers across the UK, to support the launch of the new Global conservatory roof, which is designed for use with any window system, unlike the Shield roof....

The Architectonics system.(Architectonics Aluminium Systems )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Architectonics Aluminium Systems have developed a thermally broken aluminium system that is suitable for the construction of modern high quality aluminium conservatories with traditional looks. The system, called Euroline 75, also includes...

Lonsdale bespoke roof kits.(Advertisement)
July 23, 2003... Lonsdale's System 21 bespoke roof kits have grained finishes in white and most RAL colours. With a certified U-value of 1.6W/m2K, kits easily achieve current and future standards, says the company. Box-bar construction enables rafters to be...

A4 gets a boost from K2.(A4 Windows and Conservatories; K2 Conservatory Roof Systems Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Hereford based A4 Windows and Conservatories has announced a boost in business since joining forces with conservatory roof system supplier, K2. Established in 1999, the company started out manufacturing its own sealed units, expanding into the...

New Quantal fixed pitch roof and easier colouring.(Quantal Conservatory Roofing Systems )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Quantal Conservatory Roofing Systems is launching a new, economical 25 degrees fixed pitch ridge and eaves beam. The fixed pitch roof has been developed in response to market demand, to offer fabricators and installers a cost-effective...

Rehau's hot opportunity.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Rehau has recently launched Smartsystem 16, an underfloor heating package specifically for the conservatory and sun lounge market. The company is combining its expertise in the two sectors to bring conservatory fabricators and installers a...

Wider Brett Martin options.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... To help more cost-effective construction of larger conservatories, Brett Martin has extended the width options for its 32mm XX Wall structured polycarbonate sheet. Marlon ST Longlife 32mm XX Wall is now available in 2100mm width, in...

Quality gets BBA'ed.(Quality Roofing Systems; British Board of Agrement )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Quality Roofing Systems has been awarded British Board of Agrement (BBA) certification. The award follows an independent inspection programme, which tested their production process and customer experiences of the company, in the manufacturing...

Whiteline is up and running with new roof division.(Whiteline Group)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... The Whiteline Group, one of the South East's leading specialist trade fabricators of PVC-U windows and doors, announces further diversification with the creation of new company Roofs for Conservatories Direct. Whiteline is pleased to...

The fabricator & fitter friendly Network.(conservatories)
July 23, 2003... Cheshire company Network has refined its Regency Elite conservatory roofing system over several years into the `fitter and fabricator friendly' product that we see today. The design flair of Network Directors Dennis and Colin Jones has...

A touch of Kolor makes Better Homes.(Kolor-fast)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... A twin gable conservatory, colour coated by Kolor-fast in Anthracite Grey and fabricated and installed by West Yorkshire Windows, was one of the stunning design makeovers featured on May 20th's edition of the ITV home improvement programme,...

Newdawn fabber gets BBA.(Priory PVCu Systems Ltd.; accreditation)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Newdawn and Sun roof fabricator, Priory PVCu Systems Ltd has completed a new extension at its Barnsley premises housing an additional 3,400ft2 to accommodate kit roof assembly. Two roofs per day can now be fabricated on the building's...

Wendland aesthetic tweaks.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Wendland has introduced two new features to further enhance the aesthetic appeal of its all-new Styal system. New rafter end caps and eaves beam cleats have been developed by in direct response to installer requests. The injection moulded...

Colours to suit the house.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... `Existing house finishes can often present problems when choosing a conservatory', says Andrew Russell of BDG. `Unlike many companies who only offer a choice between white or mahogany, BDG has a range of 15 colour combinations to choose from.'...

Plastmo covers the pool.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Plastmo Everlite light panels have been chosen to roof the Swimming Pool complex of the new Sports & Leisure Centre at Horsham in Surrey. Clear Everlite E610 polycarbonate light panels were stipulated to roof both the Competition and...

SBD to revise certification.(Secured by Design )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Members of the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers are preparing for a new Certification process for composite doors that is to be introduced later this year by Secured by Design (SBD), the Police flagship initiative supporting the...

New doors, better service.(delivery software)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... The Hallmark Group, the Hull based door panel, GRP and laminated products manufacturer, has pledged to significantly improve its already impressive service levels by fitting its entire commercial vehicle fleet with a Siemens Datatrack System....

Shutters come under fire.(windows)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Planning regulations concerning shutters for retail premises are being enforced more strictly by local authorities throughout the UK, warns the Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA). Rules vary throughout the country, but with...

Star sellers from Vista.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Vista Panels Limited has recently introduced two new `star sellers' into its Astral Collection of glazing options. This collection of resin bevel effect designs, all with attractive obscure glass patterns, now includes coloured options,...

BWF seals new member.(British Woodworking Federation)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Manufacturing members of the British Woodworking Federation-Certifire Fire Door & Door Scheme now have another source of certificated fire door seals available, this time from newly approved supplier, Astroflame Fire Seals Ltd. The Farnham,...

COMPOSITE DOORS: BENCHMARK TIMES IT RIGHT.(Benchmark Doors )
July 23, 2003... ESSEX COMPANY'S SERVICE-LED APPROACH IS THE WINNING FORMULA Benchmark has made a major impact on the UK door market with the Evolution composite door range, particularly in the retail sector Emanating from the five acre privately owned...

Door Panels celebrates 20.(Door Panels PLC)
July 23, 2003... Door Panels PLC is currently celebrating 20 years of continuous growth with a series of initiatives designed to maintain its prominent market position for another 20 years. Sales & Marketing Director Ricky Le-Grys is not someone who is...

Permadoor passes the test.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Permadoor's extensive range of cassette glazed and Permagrain style doors have been tested to and have successfully passed PAS 23 & 24 at the British Standards Institute (BSi). Permadoor now holds BSi PAS-23 and PAS-24 compliance and...

Duraflex's 2nd gen patio.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Duraflex has launched a second generation version of its Slimline Patio Door. Available in kit or bar length form, the new range retains featured and bevelled frame options to match the Diamond Suite, and incorporates upgraded hardware and...

Shepley helps sell the door.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... With the issue of replacing replacements beginning to take effect in the window market, Shepley has developed a new consumer brochure, designed to position and help sell the composite door as a market leading, premium product, including a `6...

The value of KAT elegance.(KAT UK doors)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... KAT UK has developed a range of different door products that aim to simplify the variety of choices. KAT Patio doors, French doors and Composite doors are presented as either Classic or Elegance ranges, meeting the requirements of either the...

Doortech gets DP backing.(DP Plastics Group )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Major shareholder DP Plastics Group has invested heavily in Herefordshire based Doortech, increasing its production capacity, in new machinery, and product development resulting in new improved products. Doortech has gained a reputation as...

UAP composite hardware.(UAP Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... UAP is looking to expand in to the composite door market with a bespoke range of products. Sales Director David Clegg explains: `The composite door market requires related but different products to the door panel market. We are therefore...

Kommerling toasts partner.(Kommerling International)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... One of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of PVC-U Secured by Design doors to Housing Associations, local authorities and other social landlords, is celebrating a 10 year partnership with systems company Kommerling. Dennis Clark,...

Sentinel composites in Fife.(Sentinel Doors )(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Sentinel Doors is supplying 43 of its Series 600 composite residential doors for an energy efficiency programme for Fife Council. Sentinel was nominated as one of three suppliers for the pilot contract at Keith Drive and Alves Drive in...

Entrance is a Group effort.(door design; James Price Group)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2003... Counterpoint to the heavily carved Gothic exterior of the recently completed St George's apartments in Castlefield is this unornamented contemporary Type B glass door assembly by the James Price Group. The 12mm clear toughened glass doors open...

INSULATED GLASS: BOHLE CLEANS UP.
July 23, 2003... Bohle is renowned for its glass processing tools - such as the world famous Silberschnitt hand cutting tool - and has considerably expanded its product portfolio since the acquisition last year of VV Agencies to accommodate the needs of an ever...