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SE Controls   Window Automation - Balancing the Budget
A recent report from Glenigan has shown a considerable decrease in construction activity during 2010...[more]
MBA Associates Limited   Optimism Is True Moral Courage
There are well documented cases of the most unlikely people surviving in true life threatening situa...[more]
Clear Thinking Software   Clear Thinking Software celebrate 25 years at the
Think 1986…. - Sarah Ferguson married Prince Andrew at Westminster Abbey. The world's worst nuclear ...[more]
MBA Associates Limited   Howarth Timber,standardises on sales-I for sales a
Increased sales and customer activity with visibility across all field sales operations gives Howart...[more]
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB)   The Simple Truths about Aluminium & Recycling’
When considering a specification, it is essential to consider the responsible sourcing, effectivenes...[more]


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people in the news
Door-Stop International   Success means more choice and a fairer share for D
In theory, economies of scale should benefit the whole supply chain, suppliers and customers, not ju...[more]
VEKA   VEKA plc celebrates quarter of a century in the UK
Industry-leading system supplier VEKA plc celebrates 25 years of manufacturing in the UK this year. ...[more]
Spectus Windows Systems   Spectus Window Systems expands management team
Spectus Window Systems has re-organised its commercial team to strengthen its position in the market...[more]
Pilkington Building Products - UK   NSG Group expands high-performance glass productio
The NSG Group announced on 14 April a £36M investment in an off-line coating facility at Pilkington ...[more]
Prefix Systems (UK)   By Prefix Appointment
Prefix Systems have just appointed Steve Hoyle as commercial manager, as the UK’s largest conservato...[more]

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trade associations
Glass and Glazing Federation(GGF)   Howzat! GGF Advises Cricket Bosses On Ground Glass"
The GGF has advised the England and Wales Cricket Board on the type of glass that should be used to ...[more]
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB)   CAB’s Maritime Success"
Over 150 members and their guests travelled to The Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool to enjoy th...[more]
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB)   CAB's Breakfast Breakfast Network Briefing"
The first of the Council for Aluminium in Building's, Scottish Breakfast Network meetings, took plac...[more]
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB)   CAB’s Ecobuild Success"
With an estimated 56,000 visitors and over 1,300 exhibitor stands at the recent Ecobuild exhibition,...[more]
Steel Window Association   New thermally efficient steel windows for houses a"
The UK steel window industry has created a remarkable new window design that combines classic aesthe...[more]
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charity news
VEKA   VEKA supports local troops"
Industry-leading system supplier VEKA plc has donated a laptop to soldiers from the Duke of Lancaste...[more]
GM Fundraising   GMF’S charity handover"
GM Fundraising, the glazing industry’s charity of choice, has just handed over a cheque for £102,880...[more]
SE Controls   SE Controls Charity Support"
Continuing their yearly support for worthy charities, this year SE Controls have opted to raise awar...[more]
TuffX Processed Glass Ltd   TuffX team makes great strides for charity."
Once again staff at TuffX Processed Glass in Merseyside have pulled on their running shoes for chari...[more]
Rehau   REHAU gives to charity"
The staff at REHAU’s Slough Sales Office donated £500 to local charity Thames Hospicecare last Chris...[more]


internet news
Door-Stop International   Personalised door designer & quote engine for Door
Door-Stop customers can now transform their own websites with a new, personalised door designer. The...[more]
ABS Secure   ABS ‘viral’ marketing video highlights cylinder sn
ABS Secure has launched a new humorous ‘Spitting Image’ style video to highlight the growing issue o...[more]
Wicona Projects   Wicona launches new website for complex and bespok
Aluminium façade specialist, Wicona, has launched a new website for its façade solutions and latest ...[more]
Technal   Technal launches new website for its aluminium faç
Architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, has launched a new website for architects, spec...[more]
REHAU   New consumer website from REHAU
REHAU has given its consumer website at www.rehau home.com a stylish new makeover with a whole range...[more]
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From the News

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Bystronic, Integrated production line for window manufacturing automating the igu to sash process - Also from Bystronic, laminated glass offers unlimited opportunities.

Roseview Windows launch run-through sash horn on three VS systems. Conservatory Outlet welcomes Solidor opportunity. SIEGENIA-AUBI – has aluminium’s new hardware heavyweights Balcony Systems is tripping the light fantastic.

SWISSPACER invests in new central warehouse to improve service. Hazlemere Window Company open new 8,000 square foot Showroom. GAP opens in Blackpool. Sun Shield Products gets the keys to further success.

ABS Secure goes ‘viral’ video to highlight cylinder snapping problem. Crystal to launch new Android app. Door-Stop personalised door designer & quote engine for customers. RPS RoofWright launches FREE sales software

Bi-fold doors - Sheerframe offer future-proof energy performance, Synseal’s new is so easy, NTC have a summer bonus, Modplan adds the Deceuninck door to its range.

DGCOS - Peace of Mind pack seals deals for Door & Window Company


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Murder on the mind

We see it on a daily basis in the Fenestration Industry as much as in any other industry - those gaining business from competitors by seemingly being able to offer something the others don’t have. A subject we give the appearance of always ‘banging’ on about, so repetitive, so much so to those that practice it, it must become boring.

At the Fenestration News, we get to engage in conversation with a wide spectrum of business leaders, from the largest to the start-ups, from the very experienced to those just running on enthusiasm. From that we quite obviously glean at lot about a company (at least what they want you to know), some information we can pass on, other information remains in confidence. Just occasionally we like to drop clues for everyone to benefit, this of course means at times we talk in riddles.

Regardless of size the industry appears to fall into 2 camps. We have those that are close to being unnerving in their confidence, have an innate capability to create a plan and work to it. Their doctrine ensures their competitors stay in their wake. These are also the same individuals that each year keep forging ahead, keep growing in an almost metronomic fashion; as a consequence ensuring the future for their company, their staff and their customers...[ more ].


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Also in the news....

Bohle Ltd.
Laminated glass offers unlimited opportunities
The Verifix Airstream range, produced by Bohle Group, is an innovative series of autoclave-free kilns for producing laminated safety glass and laminated glass. In recent years, Boh ..[ more ]
Crystal Direct
Crystal to launch new Android app
National trade fabricator Crystal Direct is launching a new Android application for smartphones. - The Crystal App will be free to download from the Android market and will give us ..[ more ]
Hazelmere Window Company Ltd,
Hazlemere Window Company Ltd Open New 8,000 Square Foot High Wyco
High Wycombe's Conservative Member of Parliament Steve Baker, kindly took the time on Friday 13th May 2011 to "officially" open Hazlemere Window Company Ltd's new 8,000 square foot ..[ more ]
Pilkington Building Products
Cumbernauld achieves the standard
Pilkington Cumbernauld is the latest NSG Group facility to be celebrating after achieving the coveted BS EN ISO 14001 for its environmental management system. - ISO 14001 is part o ..[ more ]
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SWISSPACER invests in new central warehouse to improve service
SWISSPACER, the UK and Ireland’s market leading warm edge supplier, has invested in a new European central warehouse to improve its delivery to customers. - The new 32,300 sq ft di ..[ more ]
Bystronic Glass UK
Integrated production line for window manufacturing from Bystroni
sash’line: Efficient direct glazing of windows - Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany), May 10, 2011. With the sash’line, Bystronic glass offers an opportunity to inexpensively manufacture P ..[ more ]
GAP (General All Purposes Plastics )
GAP opens in Blackpool
GAP, the leading home improvement stockist, has just opened its doors in Blackpool to “illuminate” its position on the Fylde Coast, and further improve the service offered to custo ..[ more ]
Modplan Ltd
Modplan adds the Deceuninck bi-fold door to its range
Gwent fabricator Modplan Ltd has just announced the latest addition to its range: the Deceuninck bi-folding door. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director said of the door, “Deceun ..[ more ]
Rapid Prototyping Systems(RoofWright)
RPS RoofWright launches FREE sales software
In a move that will come as welcome news to retail sales people, RPS RoofWright have launched a free version of their window, door and conservatory sales software. - Roofwright Ice ..[ more ]
Roseview Windows
Roseview Windows launch run-through sash horn on three VS systems
Roseview Windows, the UK’s longest established PVC-u vertical slider manufacturer, has become the first company in the UK to incorporate a run-through sash horn on the Rehau Herita ..[ more ]

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Synseal Extrusions
Synseal’s new Bi-Fold Door system is so easy
Synseal’s brand new Bi Fold Door system is easy to make, easy to fit and easy to sell despite being one of the most advanced systems on the market, says the company. - A key tenet ..[ ]
Tradelink Direct Ltd
Tradelink invests in machinery upgrade to maintain high standards
Tradelink, the fabricator with 19 years experience of understanding installers’ needs, has invested in upgrading its range of Rotox 379 Combination Corner Cleaners to stand by its ..[ ]
Inagas
C N Glass make the smart choice – to Smartfill
Inagas, the industry leaders in the supply of gas filling machinery and testing equipment, has been working with C N Glass – the longstanding family run manufacturer of IGUs based ..[ ]
Door-Stop International
Personalised door designer & quote engine for Door-Stop customers
Door-Stop customers can now transform their own websites with a new, personalised door designer. The Composite Door Engine, available from The Glazing Vault (www. theglazingvault . ..[ ]
Mighton VS Hardware
Roto USA’s Angel from Mighton
Mighton Products has agreed an exclusive deal with Roto Frank of America Inc, for the distribution and marketing of their patented Angel Ventlock™ child safety device. This product ..[ ]
L.B. Plastics
Sheerframe bi-fold doors offer future-proof energy performance
With the Bank of England predicting household energy prices going up by 15% this winter and the next Part L review already on the horizon, Sheerframe offers fabricators and instal ..[ ]
Solidor
Conservatory Outlet welcomes Solidor opportunity
Conservatory Outlet has listened to its network of dealers and incorporated Solidor composite doors into its product range, following the very positive reaction that the timber-cor ..[ ]
Kestrel-BCE
Kestrel Launches New Trade Guide
Kestrel, one of the largest global manufacturers of PVC-U/PVC-UE roofline and cladding, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Trade Guide for its distributor customers to ..[ ]
Kestrel-BCE
New Kestrel Specification Guide Available Now
Kestrel has launched a revised version of its already comprehensive Specification Guide. The new Guide has been updated in its design to suite in with the rest of Kestrel’s recentl ..[ ]
VEKA
Gable and Raked Frames for VEKA
UK-leading conservatory gable and raked frame manufacturer, GableCraft Ltd, has added VEKA plc to its already diverse portfolio of profiles. - “VEKA plc is an industry-leading syst ..[ ]
Glass and Glazing Federation(GGF)
Howzat! GGF Advises Cricket Bosses On Ground Glass Specification
The GGF has advised the England and Wales Cricket Board on the type of glass that should be used to glaze a cricket commentary box after the BBC Radio 5 Live commentator was hit on ..[ ]
Sika Limited
Sika roof assured consumer campaign steps up with Grand Designs L
Tim Halls, national sales manager for Sika Roof Assured fulfilled his promise made at last year’s Grand Designs Live - see you at the 2011 Show. - This year over 500 exhibitors wer ..[ ]
Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS)
Peace of Mind pack seals deals for Door & Window Company
The Peace of Mind pack provided by The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) has proved to be a useful sales tool for The Door & Window Company of Broadstairs. F ..[ ]
Qualicoat (UK & Ireland)
25 Years of Qualicoat
Qualicoat is a quality label organisation committed to maintaining and promoting the quality of coating on aluminium and its alloys for architectural applications. - Back in 1986 s ..[ ]
Trojan Manufacturing Group Limited
Trojan group launches Trillion hinge
The Trojan Group has just launched its latest product – the Trillion hinge. As with all Trojan products, the hinge is packed with design features that set the bar for innovation an ..[ ]
Fenestration News
Murder on the mind.
We see it on a daily basis in the Fenestration Industry as much as in any other industry - those gaining business from competitors by seemingly being able to offer something the ot ..[ ]
TuffX Processed Glass Ltd
TuffX broadens glass horizons
As conservatories become more dynamic in terms of style and colour there is a greater pressure on conservatory providers to install high performance roof glasses that will compleme ..[ ]
Balcony Systems
Tripping the light fantastic with Balcony Systems
Adding light to a property can transform its appearance, as well as enhancing its use and the general well-being of its occupants. Glass and aluminium Juliette balconies from Balco ..[ ]
Regalead
Traditional designs with a modern twist from RegaLead
RegaLead, the market leader in decorative products for the flat glass industry, has introduced a number of new glass accents to its decorative accessory range. The launch of the co ..[ ]
REHAU
Can we fix it? Yes we can
No, it’s not Bob the Builder but Carl Lewis, Managing Director of Solar Windows who brought some light hearted fun to the recent signing of a Major Improvement Programme contract w ..[ ]



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Double R Glass & Roofing Systems   Letter to the Editor, Hacking - Ian Sims MD, Doubl
I have read with interest some articles in the trade and indeed national media about hacking and wan...[more]
Roseview Windows   Isn’t it time we all grew up?
Why is it that I frequently find myself having to defend our industry against ill informed conjectur...[more]
ABS Secure   Letter to the editor - Steve Stewart, MD, ABS Secu
I’d like to thank the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), Secured by Design (SBD), Glass and Glazing...[more]
Securistyle Ltd   Letter to the Editor - David Walsh, Sales and Mark
Window Energy Ratings have been centre stage for a while now but security has continued to be one of...[more]
REHAU   Letter to the Editor from Markus Springer REHAU re
REHAU has long led the way in responding to the WERs initiative and in supporting both the legislati...[more]
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Siegenia-Aubi Ltd   Meet aluminium’s new hardware heavyweights
In the continued quest for bigger and better expanses of glass in contemporary buildings, SIEGENIA-A...[more]
CDW Systems Ltd   Sliding folding door hatrick for CDW Systems Ltd
CDW Systems Ltd, experts in aluminium fabrication, can never be accused of offering their customers ...[more]
Mighton VS Hardware   Timber approvals and ans-WERs
Mighton Products has become the only window systems company to gain LABC approval for timber sash wi...[more]
TuffX Processed Glass Ltd   TuffX provides solutions for muntin bar issues
TuffX Conservatory Glass is recognised for inspiring the conservatory roof glass market with niche p...[more]
Maco Door and Window Hardware (U.K)   Wheelchair users take ‘Comfort’ from MACO
Developed especially for people with limited movement the latest addition to the MACO Multi Trend fa...[more]

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projects
Wrightstyle Ltd   UK Company Supplies to World’s Local Bank in Malta
Underlining the specialist nature of fire protection for high-value buildings, a UK company has supp...[more]
LouvreSol Special Projects Limited   The Shading of Queen Mary
The new Humanities Building at the Queen Mary University, London has is now completed and boasts the...[more]
Technal   Technal supplies 1,500 windows for the new Pinderf
Architectural aluminium glazing specialist, Technal, in partnership with fabricators Quest Solutions...[more]
Pilkington Building Products   Pilkington energiKare™ helps to reduce co2 emissio
Pilkington energiKare™ Legacy was recently installed in a social housing project in Camden, London b...[more]
LouvreSol Special Projects Limited   Cool Learnings
Situated on a hillside on the outskirts of Brighton, Falmer campus is part of the University of Suss...[more]

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