All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 349
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Regulatory reform order
From 1st October 2006 the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) will effect the the biggest change to affect fire safety for 30 years. Mike Wood, Global Consultant for fire-resistant glass at Pilkington explainswhat needs to be closely considered regarding fire-resistant glazing
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Archive TitlesOptions open at Wendland
Wendland Roof Solutions has developed the Styal+ conservatory system.
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Archive TitlesMPH windows revs up performance
To celebrate its move into garage conversions, internal doors and PVC flat roofing, Preston-based MPH Windows has put its name to a rather different product, a 125cc motorbike rider and racer Simon Griffith.
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Archive TitlesA very modern method
Major changes to IT software and thorough machinery renovation should put Douglas Glassworks’ production ahead of its competition. Is it worth the effort? Raymond Douglas, Managing Director, thinks it is
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Archive TitlesPer-fit match at schools
Rehau fabricator Per-Fit has won contracts at William Henry School, in Brighouse, and Kingfisher Special School, in Oldham.
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Archive TitlesOne man for one machine
The SBZ 610 profile machining centre, from Elumatec, aims to increase efficiency for fabricators. It was designed for the smaller fabricator and only needs one person to operate it. It also aims to alleviate problems related to increasing costs and tighter profile margins Frank Jones, Jones Windows, said: ‘We turn ...
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The UK is show weary, says Litchfield
There is an increasing level of ‘show weariness’ in the UK according to the Litchfield Group’s James Litchfield, who believes that organisers need to listen to the industry and start evolving shows like Glassex and Interbuild into meaningful trade exhibitions, and challenge the perception that British events are more than ...
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Archive TitlesMarathon for Listers
The Potters Arf Marathon has just taken place in Stoke on Trent with more than 1,100 runners taking part.
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Archive TitlesRace For Life
Five members of the internal team at Carl F Petersen Ltd ran 5km in the Breast Cancer appeal’s Race For Life.
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Archive TitlesObituary: John Laing
It is with regret that we announce that John Laing passed away suddenly whilst on holiday. John served the company as a Sales Account Manager and Specification Rep for Scotland and was a loyal and valued member of the VEKA team.
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Archive TitlesHoppe is a one stop shop
Hoppe (UK), is known for its handles, but its range of brass hardware might be about to steal the limelight.
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Archive TitlesSFS intec Valence plant goes green
European fastener manufacturer, SFS intec, has started a multi-million pound investment project at its Valence plant in France.
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Archive TitlesSeal-lite looks to the future
Chris and Jim Shearn, brothers and joint Managing Directors of Seal-Lite are fulfilling their investment aspirations.
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Archive TitlesA winning formula
Aztec Conservatory Roof Systems recently held a Formula Three race day with a prize of a test drive in a Formula One car.
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Archive TitlesStuga’s small footprint
Stuga, specialist cutting and prepping centre manufacturer, have increased its range of window production centres.
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Archive TitlesFirman Glass provides Firminfloor
A new fire glass flooring product has been supplied by Firman Glass for a new walkway at a York college.
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Archive TitlesGreener finish from Roto
Fabricators and Installers familiar with the gold finish on many Roto hardware items will notice a big change in the appearance of the products over the coming months, as the company introduces a new surface treatment to all of its window and door locking systems.
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Archive TitlesFamily football hit
Thousands of soccer crazy boys and girls enjoyed a family event at Darfield Football Club, last weekend.
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Archive TitlesTime to face the future
The market place for glass has changed and businesses must change with it to protect profits. The industry must stop waiting for the old market to return it’s gone forever. Gary Dean, of Bohle, suggests ways to succeed in this new age of competition
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Archive TitlesModern move for Everbrite
Everbrite Windows and Doors has moved to a modern factory, designed by Duraflex, to enable production to expand to 1000 frames a week.