Glass Age articles from June 2005

Glass Age archives from June 2005

NEWS BRIEF: Construction up, housing down.
June 14, 2005... The Construction Purchasing Manager's Indices for April recorded the 41st successive monthly rise in overall construction industrial activity. Commercial and civil sectors grew although housing contracted for the second month running after six...

NEWS BRIEF: PVC prices aid Eurocell parent.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Higher PVC prices since the end of 2004 helped the Q1 results of the Belgian Tessenderlo Group, which owns Eurocell. Net profit was up by 21.9% on sales up by 3.1%. While the Chemicals division performed strongly due to PVC, the fall in the...

NEWS BRIEF: Saint Gobain controls Hankuk.(Appointment of Pierre Andre de Chalendar)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Pierre Andre de Chalendar succeeds Christian Strieff as Chief Operating Officer of Saint-Gobain, the second in command position behind CEO Jean- Louis Beffa. The glassmaker has also increased its share of voting rights in Far East manufacturer...

Deceuninck closes Status Systems factory operation.
June 14, 2005... The management of Deceuninck UK Ltd and Status Systems Ltd in the UK have announced their intentions to integrate the two businesses into one trading company, to be known as Deceuninck Status, with the legal entity Deceuninck Ltd. The proposed...

Deceuninck is an integrated group of world format.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Deceuninck is an integrated group of world format, specialised in compounding, tool fabrication, design, development, extrusion, finishing, gaskets, recycling and injection moulding of PVC-U systems and profiles for the building industry. The...

Quality, but not quantity.(Glass Processing & Technology Show)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Was it the downturn in the market, bad timing, or poor promotion? Whatever the reason, visitor numbers at last month's Glass Processing & Technology Show were considerably lower than the launch event in November 2003. The subject to audit...

COMMENT: Firing and hiring.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Did you watch The Apprentice? In the BBC reality show, a bunch of high fliers competed for a top job under Sir Alan Sugar. The weekly entrepreneurial tasks and inevitable firing sessions made great TV. The series also demonstrated that it's...

Half of the Gherkin's windows sealed shut.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The 2,000 sq. metre plaza around 30 St Mary Axe, better known as the Gherkin, is open again after a triangular piece of glazed metalwork fell to the ground from the 28th floor. While investigations into the incident continue, a temporary...

NEWS BRIEF: RNID training to meet DDA needs.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... RNID is offering free deaf and disability awareness training to smaller organisations in response to recent research revealing that over three quarters of small to medium sized businesses are risking court action under the Disability...

NEWS BRIEF: National Recycling Awards.
June 14, 2005... Has your business or organisation become a recycling star over the past 18 months? The closing date for entries to the National Recycling Awards 2005 is 29 July 2005, see www.nationalrecycling awards.com Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NEWS BRIEF: Hansen Group invest in Build-IT.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The international Hansen Group has awarded a contract worth over #250,000 for new management software to EVision, the company that has developed Build-IT, the construction-specific software system. The initial implementation will be in the UK,...

NEWS BRIEF: BBA man appointed to EOTA.(Appointment of Jim Wright)(European Organisation for Technical Approvals )(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Jim Wright, the British Board of Agrement's Finance Director, was elected Treasurer of the European Organisation for Technical Approvals at the organisation's Plenery meeting in Brussels on 24th April Jim will hold the position for two years....

NEWS BRIEF: WFM strengthens branch support.(Window Fitters Mate)(Appointment of Doug Richardson)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Window Fitters Mate (WFM) is strengthening support for its growing network of window and door distribution depots with the appointment of Doug Richardson as Sales Development Manager. WFM, tel. 01798 875952 Copyright: CMP Information...

NEWS BRIEF: Fab new HQ and showroom.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Fab & Fix (window and door hardware) and Hardex (interior fittings) have moved to a new 25,000 sq. ft unit in Coventry, complete with showroom. Info: Steve Braund, 02476 585785, s.braund@fabnfix.co.uk Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Eurocell clinches David Wilson deal.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Major PVC-U systems manufacturer Eurocell Profiles Ltd has won a coveted two year sole supplier contract with premium national housebuilder David Wilson Homes. The deal is the first within the national housebuilding market for Eurocell,...

Eurocell to sponsor the Conservatory Quarterly Trends Report.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Now in its ninth year, the Conservatory Quarterly Trends Report, which is published by Glass Age, has a new sponsor: Eurocell. The aim of the report is to monitor fabricators' and installers' views and expectations of market movements. 800...

OPEN DAY A TOTAL SUCCESS.
June 14, 2005... Total Glass threw open its doors to around 160 customers and suppliers in May to mark the company's move to new 100,000 sq. ft premises. The event was hailed as a `great success' by MD Frank Deary. Throughout the Open Day a constant stream...

Glass blocks displayed.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... A panel of Luxcrete glass blocks is on permanent display in the new V&A and RIBA Architectural Gallery which opened recently at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The Luxfer Company, one of Luxcrete's corporate ancestors, developed this type of...

Network's glass division.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Plastmo customer Network uPVC Systems Ltd has added a dedicated 7,000 sq ft glass division to its Haverhill base in Somerset. Network's deputy MD Stuart Harmes explains: `Our new glass department has been designed to offer a...

CIH event to address decent housing.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The provision of decent affordable housing is the main theme of the Chartered Institute of Housing Conference, which takes place in Harrogate this month. Designed for housing associations, registered social landlords, local authorities, private...

4 out of 5 pick Status zendow.
June 14, 2005... In the early stages of rolling out its new zendow product, participating Status Systems fabricators reported high levels of positive feedback from members of the public about the appearance of the frames. Status' Sales & Marketing...

Pilkington pays best dividend for a decade.
June 14, 2005... Pilkington's strong results for the year ended 31st March 2005 included an increase in dividend. The glassmaker opted to pay 3.35p (2004 - 3.25p), increasing to 5.1p for the full year, the first increase in the dividend for a decade. The...

Paddock purchases Millenco Hardware.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Hardware manufacturer Paddock Fabrications has purchased Millenco Hardware Limited, the manufacturer and distributor of high security hardware products. Paddock's Managing Director Richard Harvey said: `Door and window manufacturers are...

Ultraframe turnover down 17%.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... `Underperforming whatever the weather' is how the Financial Times recently described Ultraframe's performance. The conservatory systems specialist posted an operating loss of #0.7 million in its results of the 26 weeks to 1st April 2005....

It's all for charity.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Gary Torr, Managing Director at Shepley, is cycling over 900 miles from John O'Groats to Lands End - and it's all for charity. The 900-mile plus journey, organised by GM fundraising, will take over 10 days with the aim of raising some #30,000...

THE PROJECT:LIFE HOUSE.(Parnell family)
June 14, 2005... FAMILY TO SPEND SIX MONTHS IN A RESEARCH PROJECT HOUSE Built over four floors with fantastic views of the Peak District, plasma screens in nearly every room and a balcony with a hot tub, the Parnell family could become very attached to...

GLASS DESIGNS: Pannkoke paves way for 9m float sheets.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Henze Glas, a German manufacturer of large insulating glass panes, searched worldwide for a supplier of 3.21 x 9.00 metre float glass sheets. It seemed as if no float glass manufacturer wanted to carry out this project. Guardian Flachglas...

NEW PRODUCT: High speed Spacer Bender.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The new Spacerbender from Bystronic Glass has been developed to offer manufacturers quality and cost-effective production for aluminium, steel and `warm edge' in plastic composite and stainless steel profiles. It can produce a diverse...

NEW PRODUCT: Double-sided Venture tape.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Venture Tape's VG100 Series is coated on one side with an adhesive specially formulated for the substrates used within the glazing industry. On the open side, the adhesive is for the frame, whether it be PVC-U, Aluminium or timber. Venture...

NEW PRODUCT: Alumium sliding systems.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... DR Services has introduced a brushed aluminium finish to its range of sliding stacking door gear. The Series 600, 700 and 800 systems for the installation of glass doors in retail, commercial and leisure developments are now offered with the...

NEW PRODUCT: Bringing in the daylight.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Alumasc's new range of Daylighting Systems rooflights, skylights and interlocking glazing systems provide security and waterproofing solutions for flat roofs. These rooflights offer a new kerb feature designed to allow roof coverings to be...

NEW PRODUCT: `Chameleon' colour bevels.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... North Western Lead has launched a new range of chameleon-like bevels that subtly change colour. Decra Led Dichroic Bevels have an iridescent coating that actually changes colour when viewed from different angles. The dichroic material was...

NEW PRODUCT: Anti-Ligature hardware.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Sapa Building Systems' Dualframe Vertical Sliding Window combines ease of operation with anti-ligature design, says the company. Hospitals and detention units in particular regard anti-ligature hardware as a fundamental requirement of their...

NEW PRODUCT: Comar's horizontal slider.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems announces the launch of the Approved Document L1 & L2 compliant Comar 5P.i. aluminium Horizontal Sliding Window. Trademarked P.i. thermal efficiency technology provides low U-values with an...

NEW PRODUCT: Compact Trickle Ventilator.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... John Fredericks says its new surface-mounted slot ventilator is one of the smallest on the market. A sculptured finger recess with a controllable tilting T-bar offers deflection of air both up and down. The trickle ventilator conforms to the...

TALKING SHOP: MORTY: I'M DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT SURPRISED.(Gary Morton)(Interview)
June 14, 2005... GARY MORTON ON STATUS, PREMIER, AND MARKET CONSOLIDATION Recent events looks set to remove the Premier and Status brands from the landscape, many years after they came to prominence under Gary Morton's management. In the following...

DECKING & FENCING: SASH GETS UP ON DECK.(Sash UK)
June 14, 2005... MARKETING PLAN FOR PVC-U DECKING INCLUDES IDEAL HOME SHOW It was a case of all hands on deck at the launch event for Sash UK's franchise-style operation for Fitritedecking and Fitritefencing, which is supplied cut to size by the Barnsley...

ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE: GLASSMASTER RANGE.(Hillaldam Coburn)
June 14, 2005... HILLALDAM COBURN SLIDING SYSTEMS ADD TO THEIR RANGE As a specialist in the manufacture and supply of sliding and folding door systems, Hillaldam Coburn has moved to give its Glassmaster range a wider appeal through the introduction of a...

NICK'S IN THE CHAIR: KEEPING IT SIMPLE.(Nick Dutton)
June 14, 2005... NICK LOOKS AT THE HUMAN TENDENCY TO COMPLICATE MATTERS Nick Dutton, Sales & Marketing Director of Synseal Extrusions, looks at the value of simplicity 2500 years ago, Confucius said: `Life is really simple, but we insist on making it...

CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS: EXPERTISE AND INSPIRATION.
June 14, 2005... The Glass in Buildings 2 conference demonstrated that it's not always necessary to travel overseas for expert presentations on glass designs Glass in Buildings 2, which took place at the Centre of Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) on...

CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS: SCRATCHING THE SURFACE.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The second Surface Design Show took place at London's Business Design Centre on March 2/3 The Surface Design Show is `the only event where architects, interior designers and building specifiers can get within touching distance of hundreds...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Installation award winners.
June 14, 2005... Leading conservatory website www.conservatoriesonline.com has announced the winners of its Conservatory Installation of the Year Awards. The overall winner of Best Conservatory Installation 2004 was London- based Skyview Conservatories Ltd...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Winners: We'll do it again.
June 14, 2005... The overall winners of this year's Glassex Challenge, recently presented with the Winner's Trophy by Glassex Event Manager Steve Redman, are already pledging to return at next year's show and defend their title. `We entered this competition to...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: ROOFLOCK, A NEW CONTENDER.
June 14, 2005... NEW ROOF COMPANY BOASTS USPS AND A FLEXIBLE BUSINESS MODEL Rooflock made a big entrance at Glassex to attract fabricators for its roof system. A closer look reveals a conservatory roof company offering many surprises One of the most...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: There's snow customer like a satisfied one.
June 14, 2005... Total Conservatory Roof Systems has received a customer testimonial from Massachusetts, USA, by one very impressed homeowner. The company has supplied pre-assembled roof systems to America from their UK design and production plant in...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: ROOF GLAZING FROM SOLAGLAS.(Solaglass Ltd)
June 14, 2005... DGU FAMILY OFFERS EASY CLEAN, SECURITY AND NOISE REDUCTION Solaglas has developed another strongly differentiated DGU offering, this time for the conservatory roof market. The offer encompasses three double glazed units branded as the SGG...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: SUNROOM OFFERS MORE SHAPES.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... NEW DESIGN BOASTS HIGHEST LEVEL OF PREFABRICATION EVER Launched at Glassex, Sunroom is Ultraframe's new and unique offering to the conservatory market, now with even more configuration options. It is now available in `P' and `T' shapes and...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Roof-Glas units by Darby.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Darby Glass has launched Roof-Glas, a new high performance double glazed unit aimed specifically at the premium rate conservatory roof market. This has been launched in response to customer demand, and the expected extension of energy...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: The LG range of air con.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... A comfortable indoor climate can be produced immediatedly with air conditioning. In addition, air conditioners allow you to target the cooling effects with precision. LG's convertible model is one of the most suitable types for...

QUARTERLY TRENDS/CD&B: SEEING PAST THE SLOWDOWN.
June 14, 2005... SURVEY PREDICTS GROWTH DESPITE FIRST QUARTER DOWNTURN Year on year sales were down in the first quarter, although on balance conservatory fabricators predict growth this year The Global Roof Conservatory Quarterly Trends Report appears...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Conservatory base jig.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Using a limited set of tools and a parts, the conservatory base jig from Easy Base Limited aims to enable easy marking of base area to dig footings and undertake level concreting to create an area ready for building dwarf walls on. The jig...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Regional Styal variations.(Roofing Design and Survey software)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Wendland's innovative Styal Select roofing design and survey software for conservatory fabricators and installers is perhaps the only system to offer regional wind speeds and snow loading data as part of its automatic calculations. All...

CONSERVATORY DESIGN & BUILD: Going thru' the RoofWright.(Gemini Window and Conservatories of Derby)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Sales of conservatories increased immediately according to Gemini Windows and Conservatories of Derby, when the company invested in 3D software and a laptop for a new recruit. `Within days he'd sold much more than usual so we knew we had to get...

SOFTWARE & INTERNET: Meeting Meadow's needs.(Meadow View Windows and Conservatories)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Meadow View Windows and Conservatories is predicting a 15 per cent increase in sales thanks to new presentation and pricing software from Windowlink. The Powys based company has had VectorPlus conservatory and FocusPlus window and door...

SOFTWARE & INTERNET: Software sends Radius round the bend faster.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... PVC-U profile bending company and specialist shaped frame manufacturer Radius Plastics is announcing a huge increase in its customer base as word spreads about how the company has brought the niche sector into the 21st Century. Radius says that...

SOFTWARE & INTERNET: Easy ordering software for doors is here.(New World Developments)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... As an e-business pioneer to the doors sector, New World Developments is now providing one-to-one training of its on-line ordering programme PanelSpec, at fabricators premises. PanelSpec software can be used on or off line to select options...

SOFTWARE & INTERNET: THE ON-LINE ADVANTAGES.
June 14, 2005... REHAU ROLLS OUT ON-LINE ORDERING SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS Rehau is this month rolling out an on-line ordering service to each of its five regional sales offices. Fabricators can access a password protected customer portal via...

TRADE FABRICATION: BACK IN BUSINESS.(Frameplas Ltd)
June 14, 2005... FRAMEPLAS IN BUOYANT MOOD AFTER LAUNCH IN TESTING TIMES The beginning of 2005 may not have been the best time to start a new window fabrication business, but Mark Dicconson, Managing Director of Frameplas, is confident that his team's...

TRADE FABRICATION: Spire's Quantum leap.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Kommerling fabricator Spire Windows Ltd is taking its hand crafted, Secured by Design blueprint for success to the next level with a major investment in new machinery. MD Dennis Clark says `With our product quality and security assured, we...

TRADE FABRICATION: 30 years of West End.(West End Windows )(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... West End Windows has celebrated its 30th year in business by investing over #500,000 in new machinery, including a Haffner SBS Saw and Machining Centre. One of the largest Duraflex trade fabricators in the South of England, the company is...

TRADE FABRICATION: Sheerframe transforms Youth Center and School.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... An installation of curtain walling by Sheerframe fabricator, Window World (Wales) Ltd, has transformed the face of Brynteg Youth Centre, Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Special brackets were needed to withstand the extra forces placed on them due...

TRADE FABRICATION: Zendow not run of the mill.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... An unusual refurbishment project recently presented Status Systems fabricator Warmshield Windows with a challenge. Developer City Services is refurbishing the former Valley Mill in Halifax into exclusive residential accommodation. ...

TRADE FABRICATION: Sheltered complex gets energy efficient windows.(Exteriorplas)(Ascham Homes Ltd)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Essex-based Exteriorplas, one of Rehau's largest trade and commercial fabricators in the south, has completed an impressive installation in the extensive Boothby Court sheltered housing complex in Chingford. Exteriorplas recently signed a...

TRADE FABRICATION: CWG roof's BBA certificate.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Martyn Reed, Head of Certification at the British Board of Agrement recently presented the Corby Windows Group with its BBA certificate for the Global Plus conservatory roof. All the advantages of the Shield conservatory roof and...

TRADE FABRICATION: Stuga's Rotary system.(Brief Article)
June 14, 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 and profile companies alike. The demise of some of the well known...

TRADE FABRICATION: New Cill Connector.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Indigo Products has developed a new cill connector that is now available for use across their entire range of frames. The flanges cover the face of the cill, providing a close tight fit, thus enhancing the appearance and covering any slight...

TRADE FABRICATION: Deceuninck's new business.(Elite Double Glazing Ltd)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... New fabricator, Elite Double Glazing Ltd, have recently signed up with Deceuninck to manufacture the 3000 Series. On becoming a Deceuninck fabricator Elite Double Glazing partners, Andy Hoather and Gary Jones said, `We found the 3000 Series...

TRADE FABRICATION: A truly Professional job.(Professional Windows Ltd )(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Calne based, Professional Windows Ltd has replaced ageing aluminium windows at 200 waterside apartments alongside the Kennet Canal in Berkshire. The frames were manufactured from Deceuninck's 1800 Series and were fabricated and fitted by...

TRADE FABRICATION: New System 10 fabricator.(Consett Windows Ltd )(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Cheshire based Consett Windows Ltd have switched to System 10 after identifying more long-term business opportunities in the public sector. MD John Schonhut says, `WHS Halo's System 10 PVC-U windows and doors brand is far more active in the...

TRADE FABRICATION: Halstead, PFL and Weathershield working in harmony.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Essex based window installer Halstead Glass is project managing the supply and fit of over 400 windows manufactured from PFL Legend 70 profile by preferred supplier Weathershield Windows Ltd. The replacement windows are just part of major...

TRADE FABRICATION: New showroom and customer loyalty schemefrom FCD.(Frames Conservatories Direct)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Door, window and conservatory installers throughout East Anglia now have access to state of the art showroom facilities in Bury St. Edmunds, courtesy of Status Systems trade fabricator, Frames Conservatories Direct. Sales Director Alex Howell...

GLASS & GLAZING: Astrawall at Heathrow.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The recently opened Cargo 777 building at Heathrow was designed, manufactured and installed by Stoakes Systems. Here, Ried Architecture have accentuated the horizontality of the building with a roof cantilever and projecting brise-soliel....

GLASS & GLAZING: CGI's Pyroguard specified.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... CGI's Pyroguard fire resistant glass has been specified for fire doors and fire screens at a new Sunley Homes development in Kent. Local CGI stockist, JP Glass of Tonbridge, has so far supplied and fitted 550m2 of 7.2mm of Pyroguard Clear...

GLASS & GLAZING: New system from Sapa.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The newly built faculty of media and performing arts at Hull College showcases Sapa's new RC System Elegance 52 curtain walling system. The windows were fabricated from Confort 50, a 50mm dual-chamber system that allows large opening vents...

GLASS & GLAZING: Optitherm `Building 1000'.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Pilkington Optitherm glass has been used at the Royal Business Park, which has recently been completed at the Royal Albert Dock, London. Named `Building 1000', the design encompasses two huge glass-walled wings and has been designed by...

GLASS & GLAZING: KAWNEER LAUNCH AA100 & AA201.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... Kawneer has launched a dry jointed system for multiple facade applications, the AA100 curtain wall as well as the AA201, a Unitised Curtain walling system. Available in both zone and mullion drained options, the AA100 system provides a dry...

GLASS & GLAZING: DUPONT HELPS BRING OUTSIDE IN.(Yorkdale Centre )(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... A collaboration between Pilkington and DuPont has created a tough and powerful frameless glazing system at a prestigious shopping centre in Toronto, Canada. The Yorkdale Centre is the first large-scale project in the world to use the...

GLASS & GLAZING: THE OLD AND THE NEW.(Dorma structural glazing system )
June 14, 2005... DORMA SYSTEM TRANSFORMS 19TH CENTURY HAMPSHIRE BARNS Architects Pro Vision have used a Dorma structural glazing system to modernise two old barns while retaining the buildings' idyllic heritage Situated in mid-Hampshire with the...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: CLEAR ABOUT THE WAY FORWARD.(Avocet)
June 14, 2005... BIG BUCKS ARE BACKING AVOCET'S BRIGHOUSE FACILITY Hardware giant Avocet has a clear path ahead of it, solidly backed by the dollars of its US parent, says Jim McCarthy, the company's Chief Executive Avocet may have seemed like an...

HARDWARE: Hoppe's new electronics and access control division.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... In a move to capitalise on the growing access and controls market Hoppe (UK) has formed an Electronics and Access Control Division. The new Division will introduce a number of exclusive products from European manufacturers that will be new...

HARDWARE: Nico Multi Cam Shootbolt.(Nico Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The design of Nico's new Multi Cam Shootbolt for Eurogroove profiles incorporates espagnolette type cams along the length of the bolt and at each end for a smooth, positive closing action. Steel components ensure strength and durability....

HARDWARE: Roto Frank defends patent.(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... A recent court ruling has upheld the veracity of patents on one of Roto Frank's most successful products. Roto Frank and manufacturing partner BKV successfully brought legal proceedings to prevent other companies from manufacturing products...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: Laird's 3D hinge range.(Laird Security Hardware )(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... The choice of residential door, 3D adjustable hinges from Laird Security Hardware includes the stylish Nexus high security flag hinge, the proven Principle 3D and the outstanding Challenger 3D butt style hinges. Each are designed for use...

HARDWARE & SECURITY: Carl F shows Fuhr advances.(Carl F. Petersen)(Brief Article)
June 14, 2005... With minimum standards established and widely observed by today's hardware manufacturers, it can be assumed that door and window fittings from an established supplier will provide a satisfactory level of security. However, according to...