Glass Age articles from October 2004

Glass Age archives from October 2004

EDITORIAL COMMENT: It's The New Glass Age Editor, That's Who.(Editorial)
October 31, 2004... In my second month as Glass Age Editor, I'd like to formally introduce myself and say how I'm enjoying my new role on the UK's foremost magazine for your industry. Thanks also for all the messages of congratulation I've received. Furthering...

Synseal Takes Global On Tour.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Synseal Extrusions Ltd, now a widely acknowledged second place in the conservatory roof market, has invested #200,000 in a new exhibition vehicle (EV), a specially designed vehicle that will be used to present Synseal's Global conservatory roof...

Pilkington Passes on Oil Costs.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... With crude oil at record prices, recently breaking the $50 barrier, Pilkington has announced that its Building Products division is to introduce an energy surcharge on its glass products sold in Europe. The surcharge is as a result of...

Ultraframe MD Denies Market Leader Position Is Under Threat.
October 31, 2004... Claims that Ultraframe's market leadership will be overtaken in the near future have been rejected by the Clitheroe company. `Recent claims about their growing success and assault on market leadership just don't add up', said Vanda Murray,...

Pilkington Welcomes WER Proposals.(Window Energy Ratings)
October 31, 2004... Pilkington has welcomed the Government's latest proposed revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, especially the introduction of Window Energy Ratings (WERs), which indicate that Pilkington's K glass could still be an acceptable low-E...

Logic Applied to CE Marking.
October 31, 2004... `The bizarreness of a non-mandatory mark against a mandatory framework' was clarified somewhat last month, when around 40 delegates visited London's Building Centre for a seminar on CE Marking. The day long event, organised by EMAP's Glass...

Apology Corner.(Correction Notice)
October 31, 2004... In our September issue we stated that Deceuninck has re-launched its 3000 window system in a `warmer white'. This is not the case. System 3000 has always been available in this new white, also known as `Traffic White'. This is in addition...

Bohle's New Mega-warehouse.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... A celebration hog roast to mark the opening of Bohle's new mega- warehouse in Manchester was enjoyed by customers, suppliers, staff and others including a group from Bohle's parent company in Germany. For the opening ceremony, Bohle UK Managing...

Polyex buys into Stereon polycarbonate business.(Victoria Plastics Ltd)
October 31, 2004... Polyex Ltd announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Victoria Plastics Ltd. Hull based Victoria Plastics Ltd trades as Stereon and was formed by a management buy-out of the company from GE in 2003. They have an impressive track...

Polyex announces Roofpax acquisition.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Newly formed multiwall polycarbonate manufacturer Polyex, based in Alfreton Derbyshire, announces that it has purchased 100 per cent of the share capital of Roofpax Ltd. Roofpax is a polycarbonate cutting centre which is based near Barnsley...

Goldshield's Gas Fill Result.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Essex IG manufacturer Goldshield, an Edgetech customer, announces that it has now achieved CEN1279 Parts 2 and 3. Goldshield is believed to be the first warm edge IG manufacturer customer in the world to achieve this part of the standard. Gas...

Glassex Seminars Call for Papers.
October 31, 2004... Glassex organiser EMAP has changed the selection process by which presentations are selected by issuing an open invitation for papers to be submitted for consideration for the event (13-16 March 2005). Anyone wishing to be considered for...

Reel savings on Permaled.
October 31, 2004... Thermoseal`s Perma Led customers will now be supplied with a handy `Reel Bin', which fits neatly and easily under a table and has the capacity to hold 100 reels. Once full the bins will be collected by the Thermoseal Group and replaced...

Fenzi Buys Azko Nobel Mirror Paints.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Fenzi has purchased the Akzo Nobel business unit dealing with paints for coating mirrors via heads of agreement already signed by Alessandro Fenzi and Rinus Rooseboom. The Akzo Nobel production facility, specialised in corrosion prevention...

Scotbuild exhibitors.
October 31, 2004... Hardware companies Dorma, Fab & Fix and underfloor heating specialist Thermafloor are among the exhibitors at Scotbuild, 2-4 November at the SECC, Glasgow. www.scotbuild.co.uk Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Belfast regeneration conference.
October 31, 2004... The British Institute of Architectural Technologists' `On the waterfront' conference (19th Nov) is a one day event looking at the regeneration of Belfast's waterfront development. Architects and contractors are expected among the attendees....

New laws for resolving disputes.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... A new law which came into effect on 1st October 2004 gives employees new rights and responsibilities. If you have a grievance at work or are involved in a dismissal or disciplinary situation, there is a minimum three-step procedure which must...

Self-declaration on 1279.(standards for glass manufacturers)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... CEN Solutions, a leading EN 1279 consultancy, has published a bulletin explaining in detail the current situation regarding declarations of conformity to EN 1279 Part 2 and BS EN 1279 Kitemark. It is now possible for many insulating glass...

LETTER.(Letter to the Editor)
October 31, 2004... Dear Sir, In response to David Offland's September article on the future of the UK low-E market and the proposed BFRC Window Energy Rating system, I would like to draw attention to a number of fundamental errors in the data on which he...

European Window Growth.(Industry Overview)
October 31, 2004... 2004 is forecast to end with positive growth in the European window market this year after a dry period of three years. With a growth in quantity of 1.2 per cent, the window market will grow to 71.8 million windows units by 2004 - but only 0.9%...

Romag's new plant.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... The official opening of Romag's new photovoltaic lamination plant by Hilary Armstrong MP for North West Durham is a major investment for the company. It is hoped that the new plant at Romag's headquarters signals an increase in renewable...

Pearsons buys Hetleys.(James Hetleys Ltd)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... On the 8th of October Pearsons Glass Ltd of Liverpool officially announced its take over of James Hetleys Ltd (North London). This acquisition has made Pearsons the largest supplier of coloured and decorative glass in the country, and has also...

Glass Art in Carlisle.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Lustre, new exhibition at the Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery in Carlisle, aims to present some of the best work being produced across all areas of glassmaking - from sculpture and architectural design to studio glass. Excellence and...

Looking back at 46 years of industry coverage.(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
October 31, 2004... This time 10 years ago Glass Age's multi-lingual guide to Glastec `94 anticipated that new coated glasses from Pilkington and PPG would be the exhibition's highlights. In our Replacement Window round-up, a youthful Robert Thiroff...

SFS intec - Appointment.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... SFS intec has appointed Glen Wainwright to head up its window fasteners and door hinge business in the UK. Glen succeeds Mike Mortell as Director of SFS intec IF, responsible for marketing the company's global range of window and door...

Emap Maclaren - Appointment.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... To maximise the full potential of next year's GP&T 2005 Exhibition, organiser Emap Maclaren has appointed Lesley Stevenson as their new Sales Manager for the event, which will next be staged at the Birmingham NEC from 17th - 19th May 2005. ...

D R Services (London) - Appointment.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Bill Alliston has joined Hertfordshire based D R Services (London) Ltd as National Sales Manager. Aged 51, Bill joins from Dorma Glass Ltd where he was sales manager for four years. He was previously with Solaglas and glass decoration...

British Plastics Federation - Appointment.(Cellular PVC-UE Group)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Vince Richardson, Technical Director at Everwhite, has been re-elected as Chairman of the British Plastics Federation's (BPF) Cellular PVC-UE Group. Vince has been involved with the BPF Group for 11 years and Chairman for four years and looks...

Satellite Design's Glass House for the Jerwood Space, London.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... The Jerwood Space was built in 1998 in an old school building in the Southwark area of London. The building is used as a space for the development of fine art, dance choreography and fashion design. It includes studio spaces, a gallery, a cafe...

Massive potential for woven glass fabric.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Available from Brewers, Vitrulan glass `deco' fabrics can be painted and it is possible to integrate company logos into the fabric. Useful for modern wall designs, the glass `deco' fabric has a high impact resistance, is fire resistant and is...

Crude motive for a machinery purchase.(Kombimatec)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... The hike in crude oil prices is another good reason for fabricators to demand a higher profile yield. Freelance cutting of profiles can result in wastage of up to 15%. However, Kombimatec claims that when its DGS530 double mitre saw is...

Walls of colour don't cost.(glass from Spanlite-Max Limited)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... PolyLITE illuminating glass from Spanlite-Max Limited (spanlite- max.com) uses a screen printed matrix pattern in ceramic ink, lit with LED or fibreoptic technology to spread light across glass or acrylic surfaces. The product uses 50%...

Trickle vents from Avocet.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Avocet Hardware has launched a new Freeflow Compact Trickle Ventilator, which conforms to the Approved Document F of the Building Regulations (England & Wales). The new compact ventilator, which has been designed by the company, is one of the...

New Smoke Control range.(Smoke Control Services)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... South Wales smoke ventilation specialist Smoke Control Services has launched a new range of actuators, which includes chain drives, spindle actuators and the special folding arm. The folding arm actuator can automate doors and access hatches,...

Multi-purpose foam in UK.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Wellingborough based Foam and Rubbers llp has been appointed sole distributor for the American made Versi-Foam system for UK, Ireland, India, Asia, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This RRH Foam Systems product can be used for patching,...

100% DESIGN, 100% DETAIL: DESIGNERS FIND PRODUCTS.
October 31, 2004... INTERIORS AND BUILDING MATERIALS SHOWS MEET THE BRIEF IN STYLE Glass and window exhibitors and those difficult to attract designers, architects and specifiers were brought together last month at 100% Design and 100% Detail, writes Dominic...

THE VERIFIER: LIABILITY: BS OR B.S.?
October 31, 2004... ROD APPLEYARD'S DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FENESTRATION SURVEYOR Rod Appleyard reports that the British Woodworking Federation's relaxed attitude to Standards is leaving glaziers liable for substandard timber frames The world of wood has...

PVC-U WINDOW SYSTEMS: FIRTH GIVES IT FIVE STARS.
October 31, 2004... POPULAR INDUSTRY FACE RELISHES NEW ROLE AT H.I.S. SYSTEMS As new General Manager at HIS Systems, Gary Firth is building the fabricator base for Five Star, a system that ticks all the boxes required of a modern window suite, writes Dominic...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: TRANSPARENT DREAMS AND HIGH-TECH MACHINES.
October 31, 2004... THE WORLD'S BIGGEST GLASS SHOW IS AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING EVENT The `Glass Technology Live' event at Glasstec will showcase glass in all sorts of architectural applications, while the opportunity to see the new machinery in Halls 12 to 17 will...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Ashton Industrial.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 14 STAND E06 On show from Ashton is the latest Reverse-G high performance arrissing/seaming line incorporating vacuum belt hold-down and central water recycling, complete with automatic edge deletion heads and laser marking, washing...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Bohle.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 9, STAND D60 - G60 At over 1,200m2, you won't miss Bohle's massive stand. This superb showcase for Europe's leading supplier of glass tools and accessories provides the platform for a host of exciting new developments. The vast...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Bostik.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 17, STAND A66 Bostik, worldwide manufacturer of sealants and adhesives, will be highlighting the flexibility of its hot melt perimeter sealants, Bostik P5125 and Evo-Stik Hiflo. Bostik P5125 and Evo-Stik Hiflo Hot Melt sealants,...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Bottero.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 16, STAND C39 Bottero UK Limited is now in its fifth year of trading and machinery sales have grown year on year throughout that period. With its Italian parent company, Bottero will be presenting an updated range of laminate cutting...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Bystronic Glass.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 14, STAND E18 As Bystronic Glass celebrates its 40 year jubilee this year, there will be plenty of festivities and activites on the stand, including `Swiss Hour' each day between 5.00 and 6.00 pm. The machinery specialist will...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: CGI International.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 10, STAND A40 New fire resistant glasses including a single layer fire rated glass floors, and a laminated insulating glass (EI30 + EI60), are among the products being exhibited by CGI International at Glasstec this year. In addition,...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Combilift Ltd.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 11, STAND D80 Also featured on page 71. Long, panel-shaped and bulky loads are handled with ease by the Combilift, this Irish company's innovative multi-directional, engine- powered forklift. Combilifts have become popular with...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Edgetech.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 17, STAND A44 Edgetech is launching an exciting new addition to its range of warm edge spacer bars. According to independent test results, its new TriSeal warm edge spacer easily outperforms aluminium spacer bars on thermal...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Efco.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 13, STAND A08/A31 Efco Furnaces (2002) Limited will be demonstrating its extensive experience in the design and manufacture of glass tempering systems and heat soak ovens. Doug Harvey will be happy to discuss the company's...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Fenzi.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 16, STAND F40 The Fenzi Group name is synonymous of an international leader in specialist chemical products for the secondary processing of flat glass, with products available in 70 countries. Established for 60 years, Fenzi's...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Glassrobots.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 13, STAND D 40 This Finnish company, an experienced supplier in safety glass technology, bending, laminating and tempering - has developed a horizontal flat tempering machine using multi-convection heating. This new RoboTemp...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Glasstech, Inc.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 13, STAND E33 Glasstech promises visitors some of the most advanced bending and tempering technology available. This includes high-production systems with superior capability for automotive and architectural applications. ...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Glaverbel.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 11, STAND H41 Glassmaker Glaverbel will be displaying its most advanced coated glass solutions, including its latest innovations which facilitate the toughening process. The latest developments will be on display in a 500m2 space...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Hegla.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 15, STANDS F25/26 Also featured on page 66. Hegla is showing its full range of cutting, storage and handling equipment. On one of the exhibition's largest stands, visitors will be able to see working demonstrations of...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Inagas.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 15, STAND A50 The UK's leading supplier of gas filling and gas fill testing equipment for insulating glass units is exhibiting new machines at Europe's premier glass and glazing exhibition. Central to the display will be the new...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Lisec.
October 31, 2004... HALL 17, STAND A18 One the world's leading manufacturers of machines and plants for the insulating glass and glass processing industry, Lisec has been an industry pioneer for over 40 years. The product range from this `total solution'...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: LJF.
October 31, 2004... HALL 17, STAND A43 The Totalseal range of adhesives and edge sealants are manufactured by Le Joint Francais, part of the chemicals division of Total which distributes its products worldwide through LJF (UK) Ltd based in Leicester. ...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Marrose Abrasives.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 17, STAND D78 Marrose is on a larger 36m2 stand this time, following a near 30% increase in sales during the last financial year of the company's polishing wheels, diamond tools and associated finishing products. Growth has been...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: P.A.L. Glass Machinery Ltd.
October 31, 2004... Companies RepresentED: Adelio Lattuada, RBB Brazzi, Mappi and others P.A.L. Glass Machinery Ltd will be situated primarily on the Adelio Lattuada stand but also represents RBB Brazzi, and Mappi (Hall 16, F43) P.A.L. has represented...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Pannkoke.(Pannkoke Flachglastechnik GmbH )(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 15, STAND A31 The production range of Pannkoke Flachglastechnik GmbH of Luebeck, Germany, includes three specific lines. The machinery product line includes cutting tables for all glass sizes. Pannkoke offers many special...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Peter Hawkins.
October 31, 2004... COMPANIES REPRESENTED: APB, CMS, Macotec, SAG, Schiatti, Uniglass and others Also featured on page 56. Members of the Peter Hawkins Ltd sales team will be showing a wide range of new machinery at the Dusseldorf exhibition. A complete...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Regalead.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... HALL 9, STAND D33 RegaLead, probably Europe's largest supplier of decorative glass products, is making its sixth appearance at Glasstec. The company will be launching its 2005 catalogue, and with the addition of over 80 new designs, it is...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Ritec.
October 31, 2004... HALL 9, STAND G52 Exhibiting its pioneering ClearShield Low-M (Low-Maintenance) glass coating technology since 1986, Ritec International will be making its 10th appearance at Glasstec 2004. On display will be the ClearShield...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Solutia.
October 31, 2004... HALL 11, STAND A54 Solutia is showing numerous products manufactured by its Laminated Glazing Interlayer (LGI) and CPFilms businesses. The company's display includes Studio Live, an area for visitors to create their own laminated glass...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Supertrucks.
October 31, 2004... HALL 10, STAND C39 Supertrucks first introduced its rack to the industry in 1984, and since then many improvements have been made. This is all evident in the latest racking systems to be shown at Glasstec The 4078mm wheel base Vauxhall...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Tamglass.
October 31, 2004... HALL 16, STAND C57-60 Tamglass, a Glaston Technologies Company, will launch new products to its market-leading range of technology for safety glass production. Flat tempering enhancements include the New HTF Super, New ProE and New...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: TruSeal Technologies Inc.
October 31, 2004... HALL 17, STAND A06 This manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems will showcase its Insuledge and DuraSeal dual seal spacers. Insuledge is TruSeal's newest warm-edge spacer, and incorporates a proprietory moulding process to make it a...

GLASSTEC PREVIEW: Unilam International.
October 31, 2004... HALL 12, STAND E78 Unilam International is exhibiting a Cooltemper toughening plant, producing toughened glass on the stand. The company will have four demonstrations per day, toughening various types of glass which including soft coat...

GLASS MACHINERY: A DON DEAL FOR HAWKINS.
October 31, 2004... NORTH EAST PROCESSOR'S MACHINERY PURCHASES IN DETAIL Tyne & Wear based Donwood Glass has invested heavily over the past three years, most notably with major machinery agent UK Peter Hawkins, to add glass processing to its established IG...

Bystronic investment takes Supaseal to the next level.(Supaseal Glass)
October 31, 2004... A recent investment in equipment from Bystronic Glass UK is set to have a major impact on the glazing industry in Scotland. In a contract worth #3/4 million the investment by Supaseal Glass is one of the largest in the region. The focus of...

GLASS MACHINERY: THE MACHINERY BEHIND ST GEORGE'S RE-INVENTION.(St. George Glass (Bury) Co. Ltd)
October 31, 2004... THE RE-INVENTION OF ST GEORGE GLASS AS A SPECIALIST SUPPLIER It's quite a responsibility to uphold a family tradition, but Steve Bennetts' answer has been to re-invent North West-based St George Glass as a valuable supplier of non-standard...

Botteros & Bimas at Esquire.(Esquire Glass (Manchester) Limited)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Esquire Glass (Manchester) Limited, a family owned business serving the furniture market, has recently invested to improve its shape products more economically and with greater accuracy. Based in Glossop, Derbyshire, Esquire has recently...

Exceldee machinery sales help fuel the Celtic Tiger.(Exceldee)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Oxfordshire based Exceldee has supplied its machines to some of Ireland's leading and best-known sealed unit manufacturers, including Munster Joinery, Weatherglaze, Wexford Glass, and Senator Windows. The latter three bought XB1 Ezeecut shape...

Lead applicator machinery.(Computer Aided Design Resin & Machines)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Machinery which automates the process of lead application to glass will soon be available. The Decorex machine series, which is about to start manufacturer trials, will operate at twice the speed of a manual operative and will produce perfect...

Jotika glass shop software.(Jotika)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Worcestershire based software specialist Jotika has launched the latest version of its Gtrak advanced Administration and Production Management software. Developed for the individual user, Gtrak is designed to provide all the tools required to...

GLASS MACHINERY: HEGLA AT THE CUTTING EDGE.(Company Profile)
October 31, 2004... UK SUBSIDIARY ANNOUNCES NEW CUTTING AND HANDLING CONTRACTS From the patented Re-Master sub plate re-use system down to hand edge deletion tools and harp racks, Hegla offers a huge range of cutting and handling solutions Hegla offers an...

Plus points for hot melt.(robotic application technology)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Hot Melt Butyl always been at the forefront of IGU technology and with further developments in robotic application, this shows no sign of stopping. All the major insulating glass machinery manufacturers, including Lisec, Lenhardt, For.el...

Blasting, fusing & bending.(European Machinery Sales Ltd)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... European Machinery Sales Ltd, established now for 12 years, offers a wide range of German-made Blasting Booths in the UK and Ireland and has supplied two of the largest automatic booths available in Europe, each processing 3.5m x 6m glass, to...

Booming marvellous.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... The `X-Factor' is a pre-tensioned boom on HIAB truck mounted cranes that allows loads to be precisely manoeuvred horizontally through doorways and other low entry areas - up to 21 metres from the truck. The new XS 288 and XS 422 models are...

Tough truck mount lifter.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... The versatile `T' Series of lightweight truck mounted cranes from HIAB has a tough new top of the range model, which is capable of lifting almost 2.5 tonnes. The new HIAB 033 T also has an outreach of up to six metres, and like most other...

Pallet man argues case for established networks.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... One of the UK's leading pallet distribution industry specialists is warning the glass industry of the need for vigilance when selecting a supplier to transport their palletised goods around the country. Alan Cramley, Network Development...

Forking great for Guardian.(Guardian Industries UK Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Guardian's 800 metres long float plant in Goole has been supplied with Impact Toyota forklift trucks. The materials handling package for the glassmaker's 23rd worldwide float plant comprises 10 new Toyota Generation 7 Trucks as well as...

Conservatory Sales and Forecasts Recover in Aug.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Despite interest rate rises and the weather, sales and forecasts for the conservatory market are still ahead in the September 2004 monthly index, sponsored by Synseal's Global Conservatory Roof System. Sales: A net 10% of conservatory...

Ultraframe's dedicated factory for Uzone Ele.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Ultraframe has dedicated over 66,000 sq ft of factory floor to the production of Uzone Elevation at its Accrington site. Manufacture of the innovative lean-to roof has already begun. Ian Ridgley, Operations Director at Ultraframe UK says:...

Everlite at Cheltenham.(Brief Article)
October 31, 2004... Plastmo's Everlite polycarbonate roofing system has again been chosen to cover new public grandstands at Cheltenham Racecourse. Last specified to cover the 240-seat top floor restaurant with four barrel vaults on the Tattersalls Stand, opal...