Glass Age articles from July 2005

Glass Age archives from July 2005

NEWS BRIEF: Construction posts slow growth.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Construction Managers' Index showed growth in May but the weakest in three and a half years, posting an index of 52.6. Only in the commercial sector was higher activity reported. www.cips.org Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NEWS BRIEF: Everest offers 40% discounts.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Upmarket home improvement provider Everest has announced that it is offering discounts of up to 40% on a range of products. The offer comes during the height of the DIY season. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NEWS BRIEF: GGF Insurance backed guarantees.(Glass and Glazing Federation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Glass and Glazing Federation has launched its own Insurance Backed Guarantee specifically for the window and door industry in association with Lloyds Brokers - Besso Limited. Said GGF Chief Executive Nigel Rees: `I am delighted that the GGF...

NEWS BRIEF: Vibration injury.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... New EU-based regulations for the control of risks in the work place from vibration come into force in Great Britain from July 2005, and noise regulations will be updated in early 2006. HSE roadshows in September and October 2005 will advise...

Bygone, they've done it.(British Fenestration Ratings Council)(Window industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The race to get the first `C' rated window confirmed by the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) is over - with Masterframe's Bygone Collection first past the post. The regulatory body for energy efficiency ratings for windows has...

Synseal sales up in a hostile market.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... PVC-U window and conservatory systems giant Synseal has announced that sales increased by #14m to #80m in the financial year to 31 March 2005. This is an increase of over 21 per cent across the board, and conservatory sales are up 38%. ...

Technal looks to Ireland.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Architectural aluminium glazing specialist Technal has announced ambitious plans to expand its operations in Ireland. The move follows the success of the Irish office, which opened three years ago, and during which time sales have more than...

COMMENT: Usual suspects.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Depending on your point of view, the disappointing turnout at last month's Glass & Glazing Federation annual conference hints at complacency about essential legislation, or a `don't panic attitude' to the succession of Building Regulations and...

Pilkington signs 15 yr BOC deal.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Gas supplier BOC has secured a 15-year, multi-million pound contract with Pilkington for the continued supply of nitrogen and hydrogen to the company's main UK manufacturing facility at St Helen's, Merseyside. BOC's plant will supply 155...

NEWS BRIEF: Work at Height regulations.(International Powered Access Federation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... IPAF, the International Powered Access Federation, processed and issued a record 5,710 registrations for new Powered Access (PAL) cards in April. MD Tim Whiteman attributed the rise to the introduction of the new Work at Height Regulations,...

NEWS BRIEF: Bob Reijner steps aside at ICA.(International Glass Agencies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... After more than 35 years years in the flat glass industry, Bob Reijner has decided to step down as Managing Director of International Glass Agencies. IGA's new owner and MD will be Rene Jansen. www.iga.be Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NEWS BRIEF: Everest Commercial Division.(appoints Bob Johnson, Steve Durrance and Bill Kelly )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Everest Commercial Division has added a new sales team of new business development managers who will be based at the Norwich headquarters. Bob Johnson is the new National Business Manager and will also manage the East, South East and South...

NEWS BRIEF: New MD for Geberit.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Plumbing pipework and frame systems specialists Geberit, has appointed Mike Huerlimann as Managing Director of its UK company Geberit Limited. Mike has been with Geberit since April 2000 after working in the USA and Switzerland. Copyright:...

NEWS BRIEF: Rehau presents to specifiers.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rehau has joined the PIA (Product Innovation in Architecture) society and recently took part in its first exhibition 'Showcasing Innovation 2005'. Rehau demonstrated a European window with a PVC-U exterior and composite interior at the event...

Andy Jones appointed Edgetech Sales Director.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Edgetech has appointed Andy Jones to the position of Sales Director and General Manager UK and Ireland. Andy's new position reflects his vital role in Edgetech's development and increased market standing over the last few years. It's been...

New Wendland recruits.(Wendland Roof Solutions )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Following the recent appointment of new Chief Executive Steve Gardiner, Wendland Roof Solutions has appointed Henry Inglis as National Sales Manager and Tony Hurley as Area Business Manager for Wales and the South West of England. Boasting...

Glass accessories: Niche products by Bohle.(Bohle AG)
July 1, 2005... New glass shower door hinges, a portable meter for detecting self cleaning glass coatings, and professional UV bonding kits are just three products that underline Bohle's broad coverage and special appeal in niche markets. `Europe' shower...

Eurocell's Premier crew.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Eurocell is now benefiting from over 50 year's industry experience since enlisting the services of four former Premier Profiles employees. Tony Morrison is New Build Sales Manager. Craig Brown becomes Eurocell's Key Accounts Technician....

Ross St Quintin appointed Commercial Director at Sovereign.(Sovereign Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Windows contractor Sovereign Group has appointed Ross St Quintin as Commercial Director, controlling the company's development programme and expanding its activities in commercial sectors. He was previously director at Everest Commercial...

Conservatories down.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A net two per cent of conservatory fabricators (the difference between 26% who sold more and 28% who sold less) reported a drop in sales in April 2005 compared with March 2005 in the conservatory monthly index sponsored by Eurocell Profiles...

Alumt Systems (UK) wins award.
July 1, 2005... Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd has been named `Cladding and Glazing Specialist of the year' at the Construction News Specialists in Construction Awards. Irish comedian Dara O'Briain and Susannah Nichol, Chief Executive of the National Specialist...

LETTER: Aren't windows mostly white?(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I am not surprised you ask `Aren't windows mostly white?' (GA May `05 Comment), as it is one of the symptoms of Chasing volume, losing profit described by Mark Atkinson. The `Turnover is King' mentality excludes options for innovation,...

Ebuilders on an `all-time high'.(Website Information Services)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Consumer interest in home improvement has so far doubled this year compared to the same period in 2004, according to a report by leading home improvement website specialist, eBuilders. Barry Dunlop, Managing Director of eBuilders, said:...

Friedman simplifies selling with PowerBids.(PowerBidsST)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Software dealer Friedman Corporation is now offering an interactive selling system designed for manufacturers committed to improving the overall relationship and selling process between its field sales team, dealers and distributors. ...

Omega - sticking with Spectus.(Elite 70 Window Frame)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Omega, based in Peterborough, and a Spectus customer since 1987, has recently started to fabricate Elite 70, Spectus' fully shaped and co- extruded system. Relationships have not always been so cordial between systems company and...

Winkhaus UK 150th anniversary.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Corby Windows Group, a major customer of Winkhaus UK for over 10 years, were invited to help celebrate the hardware supplier's recent 150th anniversary at their Kettering premises. During the evening, Winkhaus presented Diana de...

We're the Ab Fabs say Network.(Quality Management)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Network VEKA fabricators have earned their highest ever rating in a survey across the membership. Every one of them scored at least four out of five in the latest of the organisation's quarterly surveys - the first time this has happened...

Trade Lynks commended.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Trade Lynks, Profile 22 Systems' customer business and marketing support scheme was singled out for a commendation at the Plastics Industry Awards held at the Park Lane Hilton hotel on the 13th May 2005. In a tight market, Profile 22 was...

Norvik name change again.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Barnsley-based fabricator, Norvik, previously known as Norvik Conservatories Ltd, will from 1 July be called Norvik PVCu Window Systems Ltd - a name chosen to reflect the company's activities. Managing Director, Steve Day comments: `On...

Comar CPD seminars.(Polar Windows Ltd)(Construction Products Directive)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Polar Windows Ltd, a Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems approved fabricator, recently held a series of RIBA approved CPD seminars at Polar's extensive premises in the North East of England. Polar utilised Comar's RIBA CPD's to invite...

INSULATED GLASS: EN 1279 - ALL SYSTEMS GO.(Insulating Glass Unit)
July 1, 2005... BOSTIK'S RICHARD SELLMAN OFFERS A GUIDE TO EN 1279 Now that the final part of EN 1279 has been approved, it is estimated that IGU manufacturers will have until Q1 2007 to conform with the new legislation. Richard Sellman, Marketing...

WINDOW & DOOR HARDWARE: IN SEARCH OF SYNERGY.(Carl F Petersen Ltd)
July 1, 2005... DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION Carl F Petersen's autonomous decision to start its mail order tools division is leading to greater synergies with its Danish parent company, writes Dominic Bentham When its Danish...

CARL F PETERSON.(Carl F Petersen Ltd UK)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2005... Carl F Petersen Holding A/S Founded in 1881, this Danish hardware business has grown into a diverse portfolio encompassing: Tool and supplies shops for carpenters and other professional tradesmen; `d line' architectural hardware; sales of used...

GP&T REVIEW: QUALITY, BUT NOT QUANTITY.
July 1, 2005... `QUALITY' VISITORS BUT FEWER OF THEM AT 2ND UK GLASS SHOW The second Glass Processing & Technology exhibition and seminar forum took a serious dent in visitor numbers, but the quality of visitor was very good. The majority of exhibitors are...

GP&T REVIEW: Supertrucks.(Glass Processing and Technology)(Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Andy Geoghegan, Works Director of Supertrucks, and Martin Hitchen, Finance Director of Cornwall Glass & Glazing. On show at GP&T was the new Mercedes Benz Atego 15-23 ordered by the Cornish company. The 15 tonne vehicle has an external rack...

GP&T REVIEW: CGI International.(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Adding the words `stockable' and `cuttable' to the dictionary, Tom Ritchie was present on the CGI International stand to launch 15mm Fireswiss Foam, which is sold in perfect sheets. The fire glass specialist signed up five new stockists at...

GP&T REVIEW: Bystronic Glass.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Christy O'Sullivan and Tony Lyne of Futura Frames with Alan Lindsell, Sales Manager of Bystronic Glass Ltd. The Bandon, Cork, based window and door manufacturer has bought a Bystronic IG line, which will be running polysulphide sealant and...

GP&T REVIEW: Float Glass Industries (FGI).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Float Glass Industries (FGI) stand provided a bright and open meeting place for visitors to view the full suite of Pilkington's fire resistant glasses. FGI was recently appointed as one of the few independent stockists of the range in the...

GP&T REVIEW: Brownhills Glass.(Robert Laceby receives accreditation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Robert Laceby of Brownhills Glass receives ISO9001 accreditation from Hayley Collett of BSI, accompanied by Dennis Emms-Moss, Accreditation Consultant. The West Midlands company has also recently been accredited with the BS 6202 kitemark and is...

GP&T REVIEW: Novaglaze.(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Designed to demonstrate Novaglaze's glass bending capabilities, HMS Novaglaze along with the Walk of Faith glass walkway and curved glass office pod were a huge success at the show with many visitors taking pictures of the stand. `With...

GP&T REVIEW: Glaverbel.(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Glaverbel's Marketing Manager Hannah Gration explains what the company hoped to achieve from the show: `We are delighted that we have made such an impact at GP&T, something that has been important for us to communicate is just how big an...

GP&T REVIEW: Albert Equipment UK.(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Despite dwindling numbers at the show, Albert Equipment UK feel that their first presence at the event was a great success. `Although obviously disappointed with the overall numbers at the show, we were impressed by the quality and...

GP&T REVIEW: AHD.(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... AHD exhibited `the sort of things more and more people are looking for', according to Alan Murray. Fittings for tempered glass doors are available from stock or on short lead times. Tel. 0161 643 3399. Copyright: CMP Information...

GP&T REVIEW: Prefit.(exhibitionsh)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Prefit, specialist in fittings for glass, exhibited a new Sadev spider, a new Sadev Decor light system and new Stremler patch fittings and locks. In addition, Prefit showed its range of established products from its well-known suppliers. The...

GP&T REVIEW: Clear Thinking Software.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Clear Thinking Software reported a brisk show at GP&T recently and were pleased to announce the order of a Glass Office system from Lisburn Glass at the show. The order processing and manufacturing software system will replace their older...

GP&T REVIEW: William Design Ltd.
July 1, 2005... Stevenage machinery manufacturer Willian Design Ltd has expanded its modular concept with the launch of drop-in fully automatic Super Spacer applicator. The hot melt sealing robot at the end of the line was launched at the last exhibition. ...

GP&T REVIEW: Bassra.(Super Spacer IG line and marketing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Birmingham based Bassra also exhibited an automatic Super Spacer IG line, described as `a solution at a reasonable cost' by marketing man CJ Kohli. Finding the UK market saturated these days, Bassra is promoting sales in India, Pakistan,...

GP&T REVIEW: Lisec.
July 1, 2005... Major machinery manufacturer and glass software specialist Lisec showed its KSR arrissing machine for shapes. Reinold Gelbenegger, David Clayton and Mike Whitlam were among the representatives on hand. Tel. 01952 820301, www.lisec.com ...

GP&T REVIEW: Berryman Glass.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Berryman Glass, the UK's largest collector and recycler of waste glass, had a most productive time at the recent GP&T exhibition, explaining to its many visitors the benefits of recycling plate glass. `The exhibition proved that more and...

GP&T REVIEW: Glasstech.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... American tempering furnace specialist Glasstech makes 75% of sales to the automotive market, but continues to make important sales to flat glass customers. Also on the stand with David Reeve was John Baxter, who bought the company's first...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: Genesis style from HIS.(HIS Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... HIS Systems has introduced the Genesis decorative sash to give its customers all the advantages of a sculptured suite without the need for costly new machinery. Offering the same benefits of the thermally efficient FiveStar 70 mm system,...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: LB's delivery record.(L.B. Plastics Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... L.B. Plastics, the UK-based manufacturer of the Sheerframe window and door system, announces that it has achieved complete on-time deliveries for its range of 9,000+ products on a remarkable 99% of occasions over the past 18 months. The...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: Windows for Wembley.(Polyvinyl chloride uplasticised)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Strict heritage and conservation requirements by the London Borough of Brent have led to the evolution of this PVC-U window which is identical in appearance to the original timber windows it replaced. And the windows, which were more than a...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: The benefits of Pultec.(Pultec Limited)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Pultec Limited announces that its window profile is opening up many new design possibilities for large glazing areas, thanks to its structural soundness and good strength weight ratio. Window systems are made from fibre reinforced polymer...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: Dual-colour and reversible.(Sapa Building Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Sapa Building Systems has added its Dualframe window and door system with the launch of a new dual-colour reversible window. Sapa believes that the launch of the reversible window makes Dualframe frame the most comprehensive window and door...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: Beaufort in Lewisham.(Beaufort Secure Design )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Aluminium doors and windows from Beaufort Secure Design have played a key role in the refurbishment of Crossway Court in Lewisham, London, to decent homes standard. Avenue Windows of East London was awarded the #233,000 contract by the...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: SENIOR'S ADVANCED SYSTEM.(Senior Aluminium Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOW & STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT Senior Aluminium Systems (SAS), has launched its most advanced window system to date. The SPW 300 joins the high performance SPW range offering a slimline polyamide window that provides...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: We'll have ours in blue.(Woodland International Transport)(Duraflex Diamond Bevelled Suite)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... PVC-U windows from the Duraflex Diamond Bevelled Suite are providing a high performance replacement for timber frames at the Essex offices of freight forwarder Woodland International Transport. 36 new windows were supplied by local fabricator...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: Brightening up deliveries.(Spectus Window Systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Spectus Window Systems is renewing its fleet of delivery vehicles. The first five of 16 were delivered recently - complete with striking new livery. Harry McClurg, Logistics Director, says `These new vehicles are very important to us for a...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: A new home for Prestige.(Prestige Plastics )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Profile 22 fabricator Prestige Plastics has moved to premises five times larger than its original home, to accommodate its rapidly expanding fabrication and building plastics supply operation. Founded four years ago, the Northamptonshire...

WINDOW SYSTEMS: Dempsey makes Decent.(Dempsey Dyer )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Deceuninck fabricator Dempsey Dyer is entering the final stage of a three-year contract agreement with Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing to refurbish ageing windows and doors as part of the organisation's Decent Homes programme. Having...

WINDOW MACHINERY: Winmac at Crystal Clear.( Crystal Clear Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hertfordshire based fabricator Crystal Clear (Manufacturing) Limited has made a further machinery investment in two new Rotox EKA379 CNC corner and transom cleaning machines from Winmac. Crystal manufactures the full Synseal product range,...

WINDOW MACHINERY: Rotary advantage claims.(Stuga Flowline)(Ecoline )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The rotary tooling system that is standard on all Stuga Flowline cutting and prepping centres and Ecoline stand-alone prepping centres has proved to be invaluable to fabricators, says the machinery maker. With the demise of some well known...

WINDOW MACHINERY: Camden confidence in Haffner machining centre.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Haffner's SBA Cutting and Machinery centre was launched five years ago, and made its debut at Glassex 2000. Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Haffner GBLimited, explains that the machining centre boasts a list of innovative functions including...

WINDOW MACHINERY: Multifabs from Scott STB.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Now available in the UK, Scott STB's stand-alone Multifab 3000 machining centre performs virtually all machining to PVC-U window and door profiles and is currently installed at a typical price of less than #95K. It can be programmed to handle...

WINDOW MACHINERY: EXTENDING VERSATILITY.(GTI Kombimatec Machines Ltd.)
July 1, 2005... GTI'S ENHANCEMENTS FOR SCULPTURED AND CURVED PROFILES Recent additions to GTI Kombimatec's machinery range reflect a continuing commitment to provide fabricators with reliable, cost- effective solutions that are both easy to use and simple...

MACHINERY: Hi-Tec spraying in Kent.(Country Vision Ltd.)(Hi-Tec Spray Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Surface coatings technology specialist Hi-Tec Spray has helped new client Country Vision to open the door to a more profitable future by installing a state-of-the-art spray booth and spray equipment at its premises in Dartford, Kent. ...

MACHINERY: Control over fastening.(Weber Automatic Assemby Systems Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The air operated HSD hand screwdriver unit from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems Ltd is used in conjunction with an innovative signal box which evaluates the OK/Not OK signals from the screwdriver to maintain the maximum effectiveness of the...

INSULATED GLASS: Bostik offers guidance.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Bostik reports an excellent response from visitors at the Glass Processing & Technology exhibition wishing to find out more about its EN 1279 compliance support package. The company has received over 100 requests for its EN 1279 compliance...

INSULATED GLASS: `Kitemarks create leads'.(Consett Windows Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Double Kitemark certification has recently been received by Consett Windows of Hyde, Cheshire, for windows and insulated glass (IG) production. Guiding the company through BS 7412 and BS EN 1279 was Wayne Rogerson, a director of consultancy...

INSULATED GLASS: UKae's plugs and sleeves.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... UKae Limited has introduced two new spacer accessories, designed to both speed up production and increase efficiency. First is a new spacer bar plug. Measuring 8.9mm in diameter, the new plug allows the frame to be connected to larger gas...

INSULATED GLASS: Southern gets Kitemark.(Southern Sealed Units and Glass)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Local PVC-U window and sealed unit company Southern Sealed Units & Glass of Waterlooville has just been presented with the British Standards Institute Kitemark EN1279 Part 6 (production control) for the range of sealed units that it...

INSULATED GLASS: THE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU.
July 1, 2005... AVOID CONFUSION AND OVER-COMPLICATION, SAYS CONSULTANT Mike Gaillard, Technical Director of CEN Solutions Ltd, explains the importance of the System Descripiton document in helping insulating glass manufacturers to maintain their quality...

INSULATED GLASS: LOW PRICE - AT WHAT COST?
July 1, 2005... The temptation to use low price molecular sieves in IGmanufacture may be at the expense of unit quality, say the authors of this technical article Synopsis The proliferation of `low price' offers for molecular sieves of Chinese...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: NWD launches Monno flush fit composite range.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Following the success of the double rebate Apeer composite doorset, New World Developments has launched a flush-fit range called Monno, first seen at the CIH Housing 2005 exhibition in June. Described as `secure, durable and enviably...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: Leeds tenants get the Therm-Tru treatment.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A full turn key service from initial site survey, through to installation and follow-up with tenants is what made Therma-Tru stand out from the crowd when Leeds North East Homes and South East Homes put out to tender the contract to replace the...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: GAP claims fourth place.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... GAP, which claims to be Europe's fourth largest door panel manufacturer, has announced it has increased production of panels to over 2,500 per week and is on target to up production to 3,000 per week in the next few months. The company...

DOORS: Saved by a sturdy fire door.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A recent news story from the Devon Fire Service proves how it is passive protection and not just smoke alarms that help save lives, say the BWF-Certifire Fire Door and Doorset Scheme. A22 year old man was asleep in his flat in Newton Abbot,...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: CE marking: keeping up with expectations.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... According to the Door & Hardware Federation, specifiers and end users of industrial commercial and garage doors are demanding the products they choose are CE marked to ensure they comply with current legislation. The BS EN Standard...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: Seminars for residents.(Manse Masterdor Ltd)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Made to measure composite door manufacturer, Manse Masterdor Ltd, put residents first at this year's CIH conference and exhibition in Harrogate with the launch of its Residents Choice seminar. The seminar, which is aimed at residents and...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: Fredericks' enhancements.(John Fredericks Plastics)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Additional ornamental door panels have been added to the already extensive collection from the major independent trade fabricator John Fredericks. Combining aesthetics with practicality and durability, the new inverted ornamental door...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: An opening for Distinction.(Distinction Doors Limited)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Distinction Doors Limited is an independent distributor of fibreglass composite door blanks, promising distinct advantages to door and panel manufacturers, systems companies and window fabricators, who want to take advantage of this growing...

DOORS & DOOR PANELS: Senior at Donington.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... At the Stone Hill Park offices in Castle Donington, Derby, the slightly extended glazed entrance, which opens up the reception area and showcases the curved staircase, incorporates manual swing, powder coated blue, doors from SAS. Designed to...

DOORS: Shepley's Visage takes off.
July 1, 2005... When Shepley launched its Visage range of composite doors back in September 2004 they were expected to do well but Tim Walker, Shepley's Sales Director, says he is overwhelmed by the response. `Although our Visage composite door is technically...