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From the News: -

Innovative as always, Pilkington chose the London Eye as another of their inspired locations to launch their latest product - 'K Glass S'. From that lofty position the history of glazing was laid out in front of us, as the industries media editors were given a full 3600 vista of the evolution of glazing through the ages. From the historic to the modern we had a panorama demonstrating the evolution of glazing in front of us. Pilkington K Glass S is their next step in the drive to ever lower U values.

Certass Thermal Rating Register, updates with Pilkington K Glass S

DGCOS and BM TRADA stage seminar on Green Deal. BM TRADA selected for Green Deal pilot

BFRC & Door-Stop announce installation of UK’s first energy rated door. KAT UK Achieve UK’s Highest ‘A’ Rated Sash Windows

REHAU has updated its online thermal calculator to allow users to obtain U-Value calculations and indicative WER ratings for its new 0.8W/m2K window.

Lister Trade Frames - advertisement

Energy costs

This week has seen a lot of noise on how the costs of energy for the consumer are mounting. The Government seemingly as usual looks towards the next election, so its instincts are to be populist and, perversely to that end, seeks to tell private industry that good profits are bad.

Energy is one of those finite resources that is now being shared by a wider and ever growing world population. However, Governments, in their confusion of making out they have a purpose, tend to make promises to the electorate that always have cost implications to others. They also tend to set up bureaucratic nig.htmllares that disproportionally add to costs, more importantly these costs tend to come without any real benefits to the consumer. The only conclusion you can come to is that for Governments, it is about the next election, them staying employed and their own egos that they find important. Government rulings have given us free energy saving light bulbs, also free or subsidised home insulation for most consumers. The cost of these freebies doesn't come from government ministers, companies, corporations or some mysterious source, it comes solely from the consumers paying the bills to these organisations. One man's freebie is another's cost.

As if to cloud the issue further Government, along with their voice Ofgen, make a big play on the idea that now with average energy bills at £1345 the supplier company profit margins have risen on average to £125 per user. ( Although the power companies contest this, they don't see how a net margin of 4% is £125). The pitched 'sound-bite' has this profit as somehow being obscene, that the energy companies are the bad boys. Is that so Government can be seen to be good guys? What Government has failed to mention is that their newly introduced energy taxes are said to add up to £136 on the same bill, then of course there is the VAT they take on the whole lot. i.e. The Government take on energy bills is the bigger proportion than anybody else's for doing the least.

One part of everyone's heating and lighting bill is about investing to secure an energy future, the other is to punish the consumer for using the resource.

To the Fenestration Industry, all this high profile bickering is raising awareness of the cost of energy and as such is creating a marketing opportunity, anything capable of reducing costs must be good! As we all know, modern windows and doors are extremely draught-proof. Escaping heat due to draughts is one of the largest contributors to runaway energy bills. We all know that.... but does the public? If we aren't telling them, how will they find out?

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In Box

Letter to the Editor - Is your Supplier Stable? - Bruce Morley, Tradelink's

Dear Ian

Is your Supplier Stable?

It’s difficult to deny that the market is tough right now – in fact if we’re honest it’s a bit of a blood bath out there with everyone seemingly seeing how low they can go with their prices. Meanwhile the cost of raw materials continues to climb. It’s no surprise then that the majority of trade frame fabricators are feeling the pinch. Companies of all sizes are closing their doors or giving up on fabrication. Others are hanging in there but if you look at their financials are almost running on fumes. It’s almost impossible for installers to second guess whether their supplier is safe. But they need to. ...[ more ]

Yours sincerely

Bruce Morley, Business Development Director

In Box

Letter to the Editor - The Triple Glazing Debate Continues - Alan Fielder, Edgetech

Dear Ian

The Triple Glazing Debate Continues

The debate about triple glazing continues, but not just in the window industry. Self build and home renovation experts as well as the heating industry are all discussing its merits. And the jury is still out. The general consensus seems to be that the UK climates don’t really warrant triple glazing and the complications it brings – i.e. greater expense and a heavier window. But whatever complications triple glazing brings and whether or not it makes a marked difference to fuel bill costs, it does make a building more comfortable to be in. According to a physics study carried out by the PassivHaus Institute in Germany, triple glazing allows the internal temperature to stay closer to the desired 21°C at 18°C than double glazing at 16°C. And as fuel costs continue to rise, ...[ more ]

Yours sincerely

Alan Fielder, Director of Sales and Marketing at Edgetech, a Quanex Company

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In Box

Letter to the Editor - ‘A’ energy rating - Nick Dutton

Dear Ian,

Congratulations to component supplier Distinction on getting an ‘A’ energy rating simulation. Even though this is not as yet certified (probably because Distinction don’t supply doors) it is great to see that other door companies are now following Door-Stop down the DER path.

The only place anyone can actually buy an ‘A’ energy rated door – or indeed any energy rated door - with an energy rated certificate, is still...[ more ]

Nick Dutton

Managing Director, Door-Stop

Also in the news....

REHAU -
'More answers from REHAU'
REHAU has updated its online thermal calculator to allow users to obtain U-Value calculations and indicative WER ratings for its new 0.8W/m2K window. - The calculator at www.rehau ..[ more ]

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Pilkington Building Products -
'Announcing the next generation of Pilkington K Glass™'
Pilkington K Glass™ has long been the leading choice in low-emissivity glazing, ensuring consumers save energy and money off their fuel bills. With today’s launch of Pilkington K G ..[ more ]

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Tradelink Direct Ltd -
'Tradelink adds aluminium with acquisition'
Tradelink, the trade fabricator with 19 years experience of understanding installers’ needs, is pleased to announce that it has recently completed its acquisition of Lee Aluminium ..[ more ]

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Swisspacer -
'SWISSPACER introduces smaller pack sizes'
Leading warm edge spacer bar supplier SWISSPACER has introduced smaller pack sizes to meet customer demand. - Health and Safety requirements in some countries mean that three peopl ..[ more ]

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VEKA -
'VEKA gives its 'Design a Door' feature to customers'
Industry-leading system supplier, VEKA has rolled out its ‘design a door’ software for customers to use within their own websites. - This technically-advanced, bespoke software was ..[ more ]

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KAT UK -
'High Security Sash Windows from KAT UK'
Can your sliding sash window supplier claim to have the most certificates and quality standards on PVCu sash windows in the UK? Not if they are not KAT UK they cant! - The VS Divis ..[ more ]

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Door-Stop International -
'BFRC & Door-Stop announce installation of UK’s first energy rated'
The British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) and Door-Stop are delighted to announce the UK’s first installation of an energy rated door. - BFRC Director Giles Willson comments: ..[ more ]

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Certass -
'Technical Update: New Product Release Pilkington'
Technical Update: New Product Release Pilkington - Pilkington UK Ltd has announced an additional new Low e product to their range – an offline coated product called – Pilkington K ..[ more ]

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L.B. Plastics -
'Warmseal deliver 0.8 u-value Sheerframe windows for new council h'
North East windowmakers Warmseal have completed six contracts to provide high performance Sheerframe windows for new council homes across the East Riding of Yorkshire. The window ..[ more ]

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Certass -
'Certass Thermal Rating Register launching Energy Rated Door Schem'
Certass Thermal Rating Register (TRR) announces it is launching an Energy Rated Door scheme in November 2011. - Following consultation with door set fabricators and door component ..[ more ]

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G11 Awards -
'G11 Awards Finalists Announced'
As the glass and glazing industry’s only Awards ceremony of its kind fast approaches, the organisers of the G11 Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner have released this year’s list of ..[ more ]

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UAP Limited -
'UAP viewers set to protect Olympians in 2012'
The 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics are just a shot put away but preparation for the Games has been a long and intense operation since London secured the bid in 2005. With hun ..[ more ]

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The Glazing Ombudsman -
'The Glazing Ombudsman (TGO)'
An Ombudsman Scheme has been launched for the industry to provide redress for disputes which arise between consumers and installers. This scheme is a ‘no-frills, hassle free’ serv ..[ more ]

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ERA Products Ltd -
'ERA Launches Next Generation Keyless Door Locking'
Home security is a major concern in today's ever-changing world. As the industry leader in household & commercial door locking systems, grouphomesafe company ERA has launched the ..[ ]

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Sun Trade Windows -
'Sun Trade achieves 33% growth in conservatories'
In a shrinking conservatory market, one company has certainly bucked the trend with an increase in sales over the past three years of 33%. Sun Trade Windows, the REHAU and Global ..[ ]

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Maple Windows Co Ltd -
'Maple inundated with enquiries following launch of Eurocell bi-fo'
Since becoming one of the first companies in the UK to launch the Eurocell Aspect Panoramic bi-folding door, Leyton trade fabricator Maple Windows has been inundated with enquiries ..[ ]

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Deceuninck -
'Deceuninck launches new corporate identity'
Deceuninck has recently announced the launch of its new corporate identity. Tom Debusschere, Deceuninck CEO, said of the company’s new look, “It’s the result of an in-depth strateg ..[ ]

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Sika Roof Assured -
'Sika Roof Assured rolls out consumer marketing campaign'
Sika Roof Assured has launched a consumer marketing campaign to raise awareness of the Sarnafil flat roofing membrane in the domestic market and build on the current rise in demand ..[ ]

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Trojan Manufacturing Group Limited -
'Trojan’s launches their stainless steel patio door handle'
Leading door and window hardware manufacturer the Trojan Group has just launched their latest product in its stainless steel door furniture suite. The newly launched stainless stee ..[ ]

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Deceuninck -
'Deceuninck publishes the latest edition of lifestyle magazine Win'
Deceuninck has just released the latest edition of its lifestyle-led consumer magazine, WindowShopper. The magazine’s 33 pages are packed with a varied mixture of articles designed ..[ ]

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Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) -
'CAB Set for Record Membership Year'
The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) is predicting a record membership year in 2011. With a 14th application received in mid October and interest in the Association’s divers ..[ ]

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Insight Data Ltd -
'Insight Data scoops another business award'
Insight Data, who were business of the year winners in 2009 were amongst the prizes again at the Sian Lloyd Jones Business Awards, held at the prestigious Grand Pier in Weston-supe ..[ ]

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FrameXpress -
'Services lead to smiles for FrameXpress'
The product quality, speed and efficiency of the frameXpress team has helped to secure further orders from one very satisfied customer, with the recent installation of a new therma ..[ ]

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Door-Stop International -
'Letter to the Editor - ‘A’ energy rating - Nick Dutton'
Congratulations to component supplier Distinction on getting an ‘A’ energy rating simulation. Even though this is not as yet certified (probably because Distinction don’t supply do ..[ ]

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TuffX Processed Glass Ltd -
'TuffX wins SME business of the year'
TuffX Processed Glass has recently won the accolade SME Business of The year at the Knowsley Business Awards. The awards, which are now in their seventh year, recognize local bus ..[ ]

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Mighton VS Hardware -
'Mighton go antique'
Mighton Hardware have just launched their Antique Range of casement window hardware for timber, composite and PVCu windows as they look to expand from their core market of vertical ..[ ]

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Regalead -
'RegaLead shortlisted for G11’s Component Supplier of the Year'
RegaLead, the market leader in decorative products for the flat glass industry, is delighted at the news of being shortlisted in the G11 Awards Component Supplier of the Year categ ..[ ]

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Edgetech IG -
'Letter to the Editor - The Triple Glazing Debate Continues - Alan'
The Triple Glazing Debate Continues - The debate about triple glazing continues, but not just in the window industry. Self build and home renovation experts as well as the heating ..[ ]

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BM TRADA Certification -
'BM TRADA selected for Green Deal pilot'
BM TRADA Certification has been selected to be part of a UKAS pilot programme to determine the requirements certification bodies will have to meet to become accredited to certify i ..[ ]

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Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) -
'CAB’s CPD Growth'
CAB’s suite of 7 RIBA Approved CPD seminars ranging from ‘Aluminium Fabrication’ to ‘Design Considerations’ to ‘Economic and Environmental Concerns’ are proving increasingly popula ..[ ]

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Avocet Hardware -
'ABS Team wins best stand award at MLA Expo'
ABS Secure celebrated a spectacularly busy exhibition by winning an award from the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) for the most innovative stand at the MLA show in September. T ..[ ]

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Deceuninck -
'Deceuninck opens new showroom at its Calne headquarters'
Deceuninck has opened its newly refurbished showroom at its Calne headquarters. Jon Skinner at Deceuninck says, “The new showroom displays our products to their very best advantage ..[ ]

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Archibald Kenrick -
'Kenrick’s Centurion fast-fit awarded SBD license'
The Centurion Fast-Fit high security window locking system from leading hardware manufacturer Kenrick has been awarded the coveted Secured by Design (SBD) license. - This “non crop ..[ ]

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L.B. Plastics -
'Miller chooses Coalville Glass and Sheerframe for Coventry homes'
Sheerframe windowmaker Coalville Glass has been appointed by the UK’s largest privately owned housebuilder to provide windows for its latest new homes development in Coventry. - Mi ..[ ]

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Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) -
'Nation-wide radio exposure for DGCOS members'
A nation-wide regional radio campaign for members of the Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) has reached more than 9.8 million people. In just two months in Au ..[ ]

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