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    Thursday 2 March

    2006-03-03T00:00:00Z

    This week, Elvin discusses ...

  • The DALE scheme offers opportunities and tackles skills shortages
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    Training story is a win-win

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Birmingham-based System 10 fabricator Shelforce has launched a training programme designed to encourage local disadvantaged residents to work in the PVC-U windows and doors industry.

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    Tamglass sonic - speed

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Developments in coating technology mean that glass performance has considerably improved in recent years.

  • A solar thermal parabolic trough power plant with a capacity of 64 megawatts is currently being built in Nevada. From the summer of 2007, ‘Nevada Solar One’ will convert solar energy into heat before turbines finally help turn it into electricity.
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    Receivers from Schott make up

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    On February 11, 2006, the ground-breaking ceremony for the Nevada Solar One solar power plant took place in Boulder City, Nevada.

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    Lumen rooflight on show

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    A new British made rooflight Lumen is being launched by Tuscan Foundry Products at this year's National Homebuilding and Renovating Show (2nd - 5th March 2006, NEC Birmingham).

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    Letterplates from Uap

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Known as one of the country's leading suppliers of door furniture to the PVC-U industry, UAP has launched four new letterplates.

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    Let off steam with Visabel

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Bohle has introduced a new range of heated mirror pads that promise to banish steamed-up mirrors for good by the simple flick of a switch. The VisaBel range uses a safe, relatively low surface temperature to de-mist the mirror in the steamiest bathroom. They come in 4 different sizes. ...

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    Nidaplast Honeycomb

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    These hexagonal-celled structural honeycombs from Nidaplast Honeycombs come in thicknesses that vary from 5 to 150 millimetres.

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    Hafele Sales 'Perko' up

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Designed originally by Samuel Heath 30 years ago, the new Perko concealed door closer concept has been the subject of ongoing development and improvement through to this current year and the launch of the latest third generation technology.

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    Hardware MBO points to greater outsourcing

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Independent Multipoint lock manufacturer, Paddock Fabrications and its subsidiary Millenco hardware have been subject to management buy out. Five members of the current management team, led by Managing Director Nigel Hutchinson, have acquired a significant stake in the business.

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    Glassex Preview

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Preview of companies that will be at 2006 Glassex.

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    It's Glassex time

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    The Glassex exhibition soon comes round again, but this year there's plenty to get excited about. Market conditions are tough but at the same time there are many regulations and standards to negiotate and make the most of.

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    Insulated Glass

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Edinburgh-based double glazing and conservatory manufacturer Fountainbridge Glass has relocated to larger premises. The company attributes part of this expansion to the fact the company is differentiating itself.

  • Alan Sugar holds a model Amstrad PC mounted on Sir Alan’s ‘desk’, produced by Steve Hyams of Manchester specialists Ourglass
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    Gift in glass for Sugar

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Sir Alan Sugar recently gave up his time to speak in Manchester to a group of businessmen as a fundraiser for the Nicky Alliance Day Centre, a centre for disabled and aged members of the Manchester community.

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    Timber show gets a positive reception

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    The organisers of the Timber Show, due to take place in London this September, are reporting an enthusiastic response from the industry since its launch last year.

  • L-R: Eddie Gaughan, MD of Affordable Windows Group, with Tony Randall, Director of In Your Face consultancy
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    Leeds united on the web:: Local partners sought for new web lead generation schemes

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    The Internet has the potential to generate low-cost sales leads says marketing consultancy In Your Face, which has launched two new lead generating schemes for installers. Dominic Bentham attended the launch event

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    GED integrated solutions

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Intercept Warm-Edge The Intercept Warm-Edge Spacer System from GED Integrated Solutions, is a semi-rigid one-piece plated steel alloy spacer. Its patented U-shaped spacer design offers maximum strength and superior flexibility in an insulating glass unit.

  • Newstead’s staff are its greatest asset
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    Newstead Trade Frames was rece

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Newstead Trade Frames was recently awarded the prestigious Investor in People (IIP) standard.

  • Surjit Singh is Managing Director of Evolution
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    Windows of opportunity, PVC-u windows with white woodgrain foil look less ‘plasticised'

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    ‘White wood' is the way forward, says Bedfordshire newcomer Evolution. Dominic Bentham travelled to Biggleswade to find out more

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    UAP's two fixing methods

    2006-02-27T00:00:00Z

    UAP now offers a choice of either face fixing screws or fast-fix stud fixings on all its letterplates.