All Archive Titles articles – Page 554
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Inland revenue’s victory on family business dividend payments cause for concern?
The legal precedent set by a ruling about a husband-and-wife IT consultancy may be a cause of concern for family businesses. Declan McCusker, a consultant at Perrys chartered accountants, outlines the implications
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Business micros record year
With a number of software providers reporting an increase in sales, Roland Ellison spoke to Business Micros MD Graeme Bailey about his company’s success and future plans
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Mike Stevenson sees opportunities in BSF Programme "Schools For The Future"
As the school summer holidays draw to a close, Mike Stevenson, Sales & Marketing Director, Public Sector, for WHS Halo System 10, takes a look at the opportunities on offer to window fabricators as a result of the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ multi-million pound investment programme.
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Briman doubles up
Briman Joinery, one of the West Country’s leading and most successful bespoke joinery manufacturers, has seen its £1/2 million investment to double production capacity come to fruition with the official opening of its new Bridgwater, Somerset, factory. An additional £50,000 is being invested in new machinery to improve production ...
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Archive TitlesBowater buys Newdawn
In the first step of a planned expansion programme, Bowater Building Products is acquiring the trade and assets of Newdawn & Sun Ltd, a leading independent manufacturer of commercial and conservatory roof systems.
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No more borrowing from the boys
Edgetech IG Inc recently agreed to sponsor the John Cleveland College Girls’ Rugby Team. The girls, all aged between 14-18, now have their own rugby shirts, with further equipment to follow from Edgetech. ‘We don’t have to borrow from the boys anymore,’ says Becki Coombe, Interim Teacher and Rugby Coach ...
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Listers five of the best
It’s a difficult time for many fabricators with competition constantly forcing prices down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom for Lister Trade Frames. The Stoke on Trent based fabricator is celebrating its highest ever sales figures for the last five consecutive months.
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Archive TitlesLiverpool processor is well placed to benefit from olympics hansen changes up a gear
New faces and substantial investment at HansenGlass spells an improved offering to the construction industry
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Vitrum, Back where it belongs
The organisers are expecting something of a return to form for the Italian Vitrum trade fair, with the 14th edition of the international showcase for machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass and products due to be held next month at the Milano Portello location from 5 to ...
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Cheaper products can be the most expensive door awareness
10 year gurantees don’t always give as much protection as you would think, says Haydon Statham of Portal Products
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WHS Halo manager scoops colllege award
WHS Halo’s Warehouse and Distribution Manager Rob Sullivan is celebrating after scooping a top college award in recognition of his learning achievements.
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Sheerframe is partner of choice for Asset
Window maker Asset Manufacturing Ltd has teamed up with Sheerframe to develop the range of windows, doors and curtain walling that it offers to the social housing and commercial sectors.
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Norfolk Doors from Ashford Windows
Ashford Windows Ltd has launched its established Norfolk Door range of composite doors to trade customers, available with a fast turnaround and tailored service options.
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Codeword April
Don’t you just love comparing technical terms with what they actually mean? This month in the sale of HW Plastics we encountered ‘legacy product rectification issue’ i.e. ‘pinking’, that unwelcome discoloration of PVC-U.
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Rod Appleyards day in the life of a Fenestration Surveyor life in the snake pit
Expect the unexpected, says Rod Appleyard, who makes a welcome return after a hectic few months. After a snaking introduction, he notes a worrying sales trend
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Amended part l and its impact on pvc-U windowmakers thermal efficiency
With the arrival of tougher energy efficiency legislation for buildings just around the corner, David Strang of L.B. Plastics looks at its likely impact on windowmakers and the solution offered by Sheerframe
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Ex-schco customer picks Aluplast on products and support rapid frame changes formula
Rapid Frame has chosen aluplast as its PVC-U window and door system supply partner. The Walsall trade fabricator sees the aluplast’s new Ideal 70 system as the product to further advance its Formula One branded package.
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Combilift machines at Kaye Aluminium
A repeat order for a fleet of Combilift 4-way forklifts at Kaye Aluminium’s Doncaster extrusion facilities has confirmed the crucial contribution made by the initial consignment of trucks four years ago.
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Alexander Windows
Alexander Windows added a touch of glamour to its production line in Stockport, with a photoshoot for a local radio station’s charity calendar.
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Archive TitlesJohn Fredericks’ Kevin Hill fields questions from Glass Age: John Fredericks’ new MD - in focus
Roland Ellison asks recently appointed John Fredericks MD, Kevin Hill for his opinion of the window fabrication market