Pilkington UK supports ground-breaking energy-positive office project Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has contributed glazing and technical expertise to academics at the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) at Swansea University, to help deliver the UK’s first net energy-positive commercial building. The Active Office, located on Swansea University’s new £450 million Bay Campus, is a prototype for net energy-positive commercial spaces and aims to demonstrate the organisation’s broa … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Deceuninck 2500 aluminium-alternative window ideal for Capital House Deceuninck’s 2500 Tilt & Turn window provides a high-performance alternative to aluminium for Capital House, a bespoke student accommodation complex in Southampton. Opening in September 2018, Capital House is a £20 million refurbishment of an existing 13-storey office building and the development of 11 four-storey student townhouses, providing living spaces for 423 students. Deceuninck fabricator, Dempsey Dyer manufactured a … » more from Deceuninck …»
Camden partners with Haffner Murat for its latest investment and innovation Camden, the largest independent supplier of PVC-u windows and doors in the UK and Ireland, has put plans in place to expand even further to keep up with customer demand. To assist with this multi-million pound investment Camden called in Dave Thomas, Managing Director at Haffner Murat Ltd. The door factory will see the addition of two NR242 high speed machining centres, plus welding and assembly lines to speed up and ensure … » more from Haffner Murat Ltd …»
Guardian Glass provides a sense of things to come at glasstec 2018 Bertrange, Luxembourg, September 17, 2018 – The Guardian Glass presence at glasstec 2018 is in the form of an interactive, multi-sensory exhibit (Hall 10, Stand A24) where customers can experience the huge variety of possibilities of glass – not just for today, but tomorrow and beyond. Glasstec, the world’s leading event for the glass industry, opens its doors in Düsseldorf, Germany, 23-26 October. The possibilities provided … » more from Guardian Glass Europe …»
Endless Composite Door Options from Kingfisher Windows Long-standing trade fabricator Kingfisher Windows has expanded its composite door collection to create a completely unique range for installers in Yorkshire and the North West to offer their customers. By adding the new contemporary smooth and deep woodgrain styles to its already comprehensive choice of composite door products, Kingfisher Windows has created an exclusive suite of options for trade customers, backed by a glos … » more from Kingfisher Windows …»
Letter to the Editor, definition of ‘suited hardware - Nick Dutton Dear Ian Over recent weeks there’s been increased debate about what exactly is the definition of ‘suited hardware.’ For years we have been sold door furniture ranges under this banner, yet this definition is now being questioned. The Cambridge Dictionary suggests that suite is a noun often used in relation to ‘a set of furniture for one room, of matching design and colour.’ So, for the door furniture sector it would s … » more from Brisant Secure …»
Sweet stuff – Glazerite adds Brisant Secure’s new door hardware range to its portfolio Sweet, the innovative, fully-integrated door furniture system from Brisant Secure is now available to installers as an optional upgrade from Glazerite UK Group Ltd. With its curved and edgeless aesthetics and outstanding resilience and longevity, the Sweet range of handles, numerals, letterplates, escutcheons and knockers has been met with great acclaim following its recent launch. Its unique manufacturer-to-consumer warran … » more from Glazerite UK Group Ltd …»
Bennetts announce exciting Senior Management restructure Bennett Architectural are delighted to announce an exciting re-structuring to our senior management team, which will further strengthen our position as one of the market leading aluminium glazed façade contractors in the UK. Rob Bennett, major shareholder and co-owner of the business, will take up the newly formed position of Pre-Construction Director, focussed on technically challenging major projects from bid and tender sta … » more from Bennett Architectural …»
First phase of New Era Square officially opens The first phase of the £65 million New Era Square student accommodation in Sheffield has officially been opened. Bennetts were chosen to supply and install Kawneer doors, AA100 curtain walling and AA720 windows as well as Raynaers CF-77 folding/slide doors on the project near Bramall Lane. Developers New Era Developments have also revealed that the complex, which also features commercial and apartments as well as stud … » more from Bennett Architectural …»
Framexpress brings Patiomaster to The Build Show Framexpress, the 4-hour quotes, 48-hour windows fabricator, is bringing Patiomaster to The Build Show at UK Construction Week. The PiGS Pavilion, organised by Balls2 Marketing is bringing some of the best innovation in the glazing industry to the new Windows, Doors and Glass Show. It’s the newest addition to The Build Show, after feedback from 2017 saw visitors request to see more glazing products. Framexpress is the … » more from FrameXpress …»
Tekna machining centre proves the right choice for Camel Glass Emmegi (UK) has supplied a Tekna 944 4-axis machining centre to Devon based Camel Glass. The long established fabricator has become the latest company to benefit from the Emmegi group’s acquisition of Tekna back in 2016, which has given Emmegi customers in the UK access to a much broader range of machining centre options. The Tekna 944 machine was the main attraction on the Emmegi (UK) stand at the MACH manufacturing … » more from Emmegi UK …»
Bluesky Certification launches Noise Ratings for Windows and Doors Bluesky Certification has recently launched a new noise rating label for windows and doors. This label allows manufacturers to demonstrate the acoustic performance of their products in a format that is easy for consumers to understand. “We are increasingly being told that acoustics is now being considered as part of the buying decision. However, it is often difficult for purchasers to identify what performance is approp … » more from Bluesky Certification …»
Pilkington Building Products Structural glazing lends design flare to cutting-edge bioscience centre The Charnock Bradley Building is the centrepiece of the University of Edinburgh’s expanding Easter Bush Campus eight miles south of the city. The £32 million building is home to The Roslin Innovation Centre, the business location of choice ... »
Everglade Windows Ltd - Privacy Screens for Wide-span Doors, Everglade Windows has added Privacy Screens to its exclusive range of cross-selling opportunities for installation compani ...»
Duchy Investments(Timberweld) - Flush sash forecast to become mainstream window, Independent research of the PVC-U flush sash market reports nearly half of the fabricators interviewed see flush sashes be ...»
Steel Window Association - Steel Window Association members offer the real steel deal, From the Ivy League university campuses of America to warehouse properties flanking many of our inland waterways, along wi ...»
Promat UK - Promat SYSTEMGLAS®Ferro provides assured fire protection for Dublin Landings, Assured passive fire protection for a spectacular central atrium in Dublin city centre’s largest and most prestigious new ...»