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GGF Lobbies for Energy Ratings
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) confirmed its support for the new Window Energy Rating Scheme when it lobbied Parliament on a number of issues relevant to the industry at an official luncheon on 29 April. Mr Phil Hope MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Office of the ...
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Tremco edge sealant
Tremco’s JS 442 is a highly elastic, two component, fast curing polyurethane polymer sealant that has been developed for IG manufacture. It provides a long-life barrier to moisture penetration.Features of the solvent-free sealant include excellent adhesion to glass, metal and nylon, and good elasticity both in compression and extension.Described as ...
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Sheerframe slides East
A turn of the century Fen Cottage in Norfolk has been given a face-lift with an installation of Sheerframe PVC sliding sash windows to replace old timber sashes without losing its traditional charm.The two-storey cottage, typical of the Norfolk Fens, had traditional wooden sliding and casement sashes, which had deteriorated ...
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DuPont Sentryglas at the Surfaces Show
Four DuPont brands, some already renowned within the design community, others exciting new developments, came together at the first Surfaces Show, which premiered in London, March 31st at the Business Design Centre.SentryGlas Expressions is an innovative technology for the incorporation of high quality imagery into laminated glass.This new technology offers ...
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DR’s latest glazing guide
D R Services’ new guide gives specifiers a comprehensive overview of what the company has to offer for shopfronts, canopies and balustrades.Divided into nine clearly set out sections, the new brochure covers glass engineering, patch fittings, anti-finger trap fittings, locks, keeps and cylinders, rails, single action patches, pivots and ...
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DR, tracking with Trojan
DR Services has added two new options to its Trojan range of track for sliding doors, complementing the existing Trojan units and accommodating panels up to 250kg.
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Peter Kinze Steps Down
Peter Kinze has decided to step down from my position as Managing Director of Wagner (GB) Ltd, and writes explaing his decision:. 'I would like to say that this has been a difficult decision, as Wagner and Great Britain as a whole have played such a big part in my ...
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Making waves in doors
So impressed are composite door and panel manufacturers Rocal with the service they receive from their Rehau representative that they have decided to name one of their new doors in her honour.Katrina Caley, the Rehau ADM responsible for the north east of England, has been immortalised in the Katrina – ...
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Archive TitlesPolycastle panic door
Noted for its manufacture of successful niche products, Plastmo fabricator Polycastle Nu-Span Ltd of Lowestoft has now introduced a technically advanced PVC-U Panic Bar Door on the market.The Polycastle Panic Door presents a smooth slim appearance, yet behind the exterior, the frame and sash are fully reinforced with galvanised steel ...
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Door for Kawneer system
Kawneer has added its new AA 603 Tilt Slide Door to its highly competitive, dual colour, fully integrated AA 600 Series Window and Door system. Developed to meet the requirements of the high rise residential market, the AA 603 Tilt Slide Door offers superior thermal and weather performance, and is ...
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Archive TitlesLawton heads up home improvement division
First National, a leading provider of secured and unsecured personal finance, has appointed Mike Lawton to head up its Home Improvement and Holiday Ownership business. Mike will be responsible for leading the strategic growth and direction of the business. Mike has worked in the finance and credit industry for 16 ...
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Archive TitlesHeritage Roofing Div
Shrewsbury-based Heritage Glass Group is launching a new roofline division, in conjunction with local company Priory Plastics Ltd. The new division will cover the whole of Shropshire, and will be headed by David Dineen, who has successfully run Priory Plastics for the past ten years.
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New fire door directory
The British Woodworking Federation has published the 2004 edition of its BWF-Certifire Scheme Directory, which lists every BWF-Certifire approved manufacturer and supplier of fire doors and associated components. As correct fire door installation is vital to the safety of any building, the directory is an essential reference document for all ...
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Archive TitlesJeld-Weld glass designs
Interior design consultant, television broadcaster and writer Marianne Shillingford has been commissioned by Jeld-Wen UK to develop a new line of glass designs for the company’s external door ranges. Jeld-Wen sought Marianne’s expert advice to give customers greater choice and the flexibility to order from modern or traditional options, to ...
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Archive TitlesNew Sentinel door designs
In response to demand from a number of RSL and local authority customers, Sentinel Doors has added a new Series 750 'narrowline' composite door to its range. It is offered as a high-performance, low maintenance alternative for accommodation such as 'Airey' houses, which have very narrow apertures.The narrower Series 750 ...
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Truseal flexible spacer gets GlassBuild demo
Truseal demonstrated full scale IG production at the GlassBuild America 2004 trade show in San Diego, California, back in April. Production of IG units with Truseal’s DuraSeal patented, flexible warm-edge spacer system, was performed on T.A.P.E.-AT Totally Automated Production Equipment – Advanced Technology developed by Truseal customer Weather Shield of ...
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Archive TitlesPortal expansion and Fensterbau debut
Portal Products, has expanded its existing decorative glass shop into a new 5,500 sq ft unit next to its Cheltenham site to boost production efficiency and meet rising customer demand for glass designs.Portal is increasing the number of decorative glass artists to 31 to meet demand for its options on ...
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Archive TitlesFinance deal enhances Sarnafil flat roof package
Once again Sarnafil Roof Assured, (SRA) the maintenance-free, PVC flat roofing system manufacturer, enjoyed a successful visit to Glassex. The show was also the launching pad for a new finance initiative for SRA installers – a buy now, pay later scheme from Shermin Finance. A unique package to SRA the ...
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Archive TitlesTechnal at Raines Court
Raines Court in London is one of the largest schemes to incorporate Technal’s new GXi aluminium sliding balcony door. Developed by the Peabody Trust, it is also the UK’s largest affordable housing project to be built in a factory, and the first to be offered for sale.Designed by Allford Monaghan ...
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Council tour Rehau plant
Representatives from Denbighshire District Council’s Urban Renewal Team visited Rehau’s extrusion plant in Blaenau, North Wales, recently to find out about the technology employed in the manufacture of the PVC-U window systems now approved for use in its residents properties.The visit was organised by Rehau fabricator Solar Windows as ...