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    SWC takes Eurocell East

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    SWC Trade Frames Ltd in Scarborough has been awarded sub stockist status from one of the UK’s largest PVC-U manufacturers, Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP). This makes SWC an official stockist of EBP’s extensive range of building plastics products such as soffit, fascia, and capping board, architrave and skirting, and gives ...

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    Dressed to impress

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Norwich-based Everest Commercial, the arm of the Everest Group that focuses on commercial contracts with customers whose requirements fall outside of the normal domestic retail market, is helping a group of local youngsters as they try to get to the top of the league by sponsoring the Colt Jags Football ...

  • Huge glass dome, on Scottish designer outlet, fitted with solar reflective film
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    Silver film fix for problem dome

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Glass film specialist, Lustalux Limited has completed a month-long project in Livingston, Scotland, where its technical team installed solar reflective film on a giant glass domed roof over a designer outlet.

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    A detailed showing from Geze

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Geze UK, the manufacturer of door and window control systems, reports an ‘overwhelming response’ from architects and specifiers after it exhibited at the 100% Detail trade show at Earls Court in September, for the first time.

  • Derek Wood
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    OBITUARY: Derek Wood

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Polymer group Rehau has announced the sudden death of Derek Wood, who was the company’s Finance Director from 1981 until his retirement in April 2006.

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    Thomson Directories deal means Nectar

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    In an exclusive deal, Thomson Directories has become a Nectar for Business sponsor, a unique move that will see its advertisers in the window industry reaping the benefits previously only enjoyed by major UK retail brands.

  • Patrick Dean, Regional Business Manager, Hurst,  with Alan Miller, General Manager of Thermaglaze
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    Hurst Thermaglaze deal

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Hurst Plastics has signed an exclusive deal with window and door fabricator Thermaglaze. The one year contract with Thermaglaze will see Hurst Plastics supply around 50 door panels a month to the Notts-based fabricator.

  • Cooke Brothers has launched a range of new products for glass doors
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    New hardware from Cooke

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    New products for glass doors have been launched by Cooke Brothers Ltd. The company is a long-established manufacturer of high performance hinges for all types of door, together with other architectural ironmongery products.

  • With Perfection, handcrafted glass is made into stunning designs to allow the light to fully shine through
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    From Simplicity comes Perfection

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Perfection is a contemporary range of PVC-U glazed doors from Cosmopolitan, available exclusively at GAP, the UK’s largest independent PVC stockist. With Perfection, handcrafted glass is made into stunning designs to allow the light to fully shine through.

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    LETTER: Interbuild Director responds to claim that ‘UK is show weary’

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Gordon Thomas, the Event Director for Interbuild 2007, writes in response to James Litchfield’s comments on p18 in the September 2006 issue of Glass Age:

  • Pre-gasketted zendow 3000 comes in a choice of colours, finishes and bead styles
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    Chaters fabricate zendow

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Rugby-based Chater Brothers Ltd started fabricating Deceuninck’s zendow 3000 in January this year. They chose the system because they could see that its appearance would appeal to their domestic market.

  • The entrance door market in Social Housing 2005 by material, according to Palmer
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    Palmer charts rise of doors in social housing

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    The rise of the entrance door market in social housing seems unstoppable, according to Palmer Market Research.

  • Plastmo Charisma Vertical Sliders being inspected at Roseview Windows
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    Charisma at to Roseview

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Roseview Windows, based in Olney, Buckinghamshire, has now added the Plastmo Vertical slider to its product range.

  • Gary Griffin Director at Windowstyle UK, gives the cheque for the money raised to Laura Herring
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    Inspired challengers

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    In true sporting style, golfers from Windowstyle UK, have raised £500 for the Cystinosis Family Support Network at their annual golf challenge.

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    CE mark is peace of mind, says DHF

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Specifiers and users of industrial and commercial doors and shutters face increased risks of not complying with the latest legislation if they choose products which do not carry the CE mark.

  • Dave Frost is a consultant for CEN Solutions
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    CE marking means hidden costs

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    The implementation of new European Standards for toughened glass (EN 12150 and 12600), insulating glass units (EN 1279 Parts 2 & 3) and next year EN 14351 for window fabricators is fast becoming a rollercoaster ride, writes Dave Frost of industry consultancy CEN Solutions. The glass and fenestration industry ...

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    As was the case last year.

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    As was the case last year, the GM Fundraising Tower 2 Tower charity cycle ride finished as it started, in glorious sunshine on Saturday 16 September. After seven days and almost 500 miles, the Mila Hardware-sponsored event came to a conclusion under Blackpool Tower.

  • Windows in Western Europe: The PVC-U market will soon grow at increasing rates, but the two biggest markets, Great Britain and Germany, are currently depressed
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    Europe: stagnated or just taking a breather?

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    According to a current study by InterConnection Consulting Group, 29.4 million PVC-U window units were sold in 2005 in the European Fenestration Market, which corresponds to a growth rate of +0.6 per cent. In terms of value the market grew by 1.6% to an amount of 6,022 million Euros.

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    Bohle invites Jordan over

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    When Bohle announced it was holding an Open Day, few visitors guessed that they would also be able to view almost half a million pounds-worth of cars and meet Jordan look-a-like Alison Murphy.

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    Former Leeds star hosts ball

    2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Conservatory Outlet’s annual Charity Ball raised £12,800 for children in India.