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The prospect of a massive
exhibition and anonymous
hotel can be put to one side
with the onboard attractions of
the Ritec Ship at glasstec.
Glass protection specialist, Ritec
International and its partners, are hosting
the renowned Ritec Ship for the whole
of glasstec from Monday, 20 October-
Friday, 24 October 2014 in Düsseldorf,
Germany.
Attendance at the world’s biggest
exhibition for glass and glass processing,
is seen as a must for any serious
professional in the industry. The Ritec
ship is available for anyone attending
the show as an exhibitor or visitor with
the guarantee, once booked, of a well
equipped cabin aboard the first class
MS Da Vinci, moored on the Rhine in the
centre of the city. The package includes
free coaches to take guests directly to
the show in the morning and discounted
visitor tickets upon request. The Ritec
Ship's convenient mooring location
means in the evenings, it is just a short
walk to the restaurants and bars in the
bustling Altstadt (Old Town), the heart of
Düsseldorf's nightlife.
Visitors and exhibitors will also get the
chance to relax and network during the
lively Happy Hour events. Complimentary
drinks and snacks will be on offer
from 7pm to 8pm Tuesday through to
Thursday.
“We don’t run this as a profit making
exercise and people really enjoy the
relaxed and friendly atmosphere on
board, which is why they come back
show after show,” explained Strephen
Byers, Managing Director, Ritec
International. “In fact, cabins are already
filling up fast, so book now if you don’t
want to, pardon the intended pun, miss
the boat.”
For reservation enquiries on the MS Da
Vinci Hotelship, contact Ritec's travel
partner, Baxter Hoare. Tel: 020 7407
5492, or visit the website: www.ritec.
co.uk/ritecship14.
All Aboard for glasstec
The MS Da Vinci is a desirable place to visit and enjoy
while attending glasstec in Düsseldorf, Germany, next
month.
“We don’t run this as a profit making exercise and people really
enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere on board, which is why
they come back show after show.”

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In a report it has
published, the
Federation of Small
Businesses (FSB) and
the Centre for Local
Economic Strategies
(CLES) it was also
argued that £17 billion
of public money spent
by LEPs ‘needed to be
accounted for’.
It calls on LEPs to ‘place
small businesses at the
heart of their plans for local
economic growth’.
This is the first report of its
kind and it stresses small
businesses cannot be ignored
as the economic recovery
continues.
The FSB believes that LEPs
are the right vehicle to deliver
local economic growth
across England but stresses
that the voice of small
businesses needs to be better
represented within LEPs.
SMEs have been responsible
for four in five (84%) jobs
created in the private sector
between 2010 and 2013, and
represent almost half (48%)
of private sector turnover.
However, the report finds
that large businesses are
perceived to have most
influence within LEPs.
Two in five (39%) local
authorities and two thirds
(67%) of FSB representatives
surveyed felt that large
businesses exert the greatest
influence over LEPs.
The research finds that
many LEPs would be better
placed to maximise local
growth opportunities if they
consulted more effectively
with the small business
community, particularly
around procurement support.
Three quarters (77%) of small
businesses want LEPs to
offer procurement advice as
part of their business support
package, but only a quarter
(25%) of LEPs are planning to
offer this kind of service.
While it is important for LEPs
to reform their strategic role,
the FSB wants to see them
become more effective at
providing the advice and
services small businesses
need.
“LEPs are crucial to delivering
local economic growth across
England,” admitted John
Allan, National Chairman,
FSB. “While some have
done a good job of reaching
out to the small business
community, others need to up
their game.”
“Small firms will ultimately
be the ones creating most
of the jobs and prosperity
in the private sector, so it is
absolutely essential that they
are at the heart of all LEPs
thinking and plans.”
Owner of a solar panel
business has been
fined for safety failings
after two brothers fell
through fragile roof
not identified as a risk
Brynley Perrett, 37, suffered
a compression fracture of
his back and sternum in the
incident at Llan-y-nant Farm,
near Trellech, Monmouthshire,
in June, 2013. His brother,
Anthony, was fortunate to
escape injury after both had
fallen 15ft.
They were installing solar
panels on a building at the
farm on behalf of Andrew
Green, trading as Green Park
Power. He was prosecuted
by the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE) after an
investigation found there was
no equipment or measures
in place, such as nets or
scaffold edge protection, to
prevent or mitigate a fall.
Cwmbran Magistrates’
Court heard that Green
failed to make an adequate
assessment of the risks of
working on a fragile roof and
did not take sufficient action
to reduce those risks. He
pleaded guilty to a breach of
the Health and Safety at Work
etc. Act 1974 and was fined
£4,500 and ordered to pay
costs of £1,500.
“Both brothers were fortunate
not to have suffered far
more serious injury in this
easily avoidable incident,”
stated Steve Richardson,
HSE Inspector, speaking.
“Had nets, or other safety
measures, been installed
then the fall risk would have
been significantly minimised
and the likelihood of injury
reduced. Working on a roof
can be dangerous, with falls
accounting for more deaths in
the construction industry than
any other type of incident.
The risks are well known, and
guidance is freely available
outlining how to work safely
at height.”
Mr Richardson went on to
explain that the onus was on
Green to ensure the safety of
those in his employment but
he had failed to do so. “Those
in charge of the work must
be properly qualified and
competent to ensure that the
work is carried out safely,” he
concluded.
Further information about
working safely at height can
be found on the HSE website:
www.hse.gov.uk/falls.
Small Businesses
are Ignored
Solar
Panel
Installer
in Court
John Allan, National Chairman, FSB
– “LEPs are crucial to delivering local
economic growth across England….”
Fall arrest equipment (shown) and
netting would have prevented the
injuries that occurred with a solar
panel installation in Wales.

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The downturn is
behind us and the
good times mean we
can relax - wrong! As
Michael Gannon found
out when he attended
Everglade Windows’
Customer Conference.
Held at its headquarters in
Perivale, West London, this
was a second conference
in a year organized by the
trade fabricator. While the
first had concentrated on
what turned out to be the
successful launch to its
installer customers of the
Air aluminium bi fold and
sliding door system, this
one in September offered
advice on how to manage
the businesses in a more
favorable trading climate.
Entitled ‘Upsell in the Upturn’,
the conference might have
been guilty of being a self-
congratulatory exercise. After
all Everglade itself has been
able to grow throughout the
recession, not made anyone
redundant and seen both
its PVC-U and aluminium
business more then hold its
own in challenging market
conditions.
As its Operations Director,
Yogesh Gopal, explained to
the audience: “The market
looks a lot more positive with
installers working flat out.”
Sales of Air had been
“encouraging” and there was
an improvement in the PVC-U
range with more choice of
colours and Secured by
Design for its hardware (SBD)
for windows. Everglade
has worked closely and
beneficially with Kommerling
to achieve significant
improvements. It has been
Kommerling’s oldest customer
in the South East for over 15
years. Working together, the
two have been getting across
the message that a window
is more than just a window.
The range Everglade can offer
to its installer customers now
can claim to have the highest
quality in terms of security,
energy ratings, and comfort
to the end user. Added to this,
Kommerling profiles are now
lead free.
Where the conference
diverged from what could
have been an afternoon sales
speech, was in what followed.
Andy Ball of Balls2Marketing
explained that post-recession
can offer more challenges
than during one. This may
come as a surprise but
according to a Plimsoll
report, 34% of window
manufacturers were at risk
of failing at the start of an
upturn.
The reasons are more obvious
than having to batten down
the hatches in the bad times.
For example, businesses can
be slow to deal with a spurt in
demand after a long and flat
period, especially if staff have
been laid off. Failing to deal
with more enquiries and sales
can and is, compounded by
materials and skills shortages.
Debt levels may increase
and while still in a highly
competitive market, margins
can come under threat.
Using social media to best
effect was explained jointly
by Sarah Ball and Jemma
Bradley from Ball2Marketing.
Social media has opened
a whole new way of
communicating with potential
customers and acquiring new
business. For example on
Facebook, over 750 million
log in every day and women
over 55 years of age often
use Facebook for purchasing
products. It may come as a
surprise but already 48% of
tradesmen win new business
via social media and that
architects are using Twitter
and Facebook for conveying
their views on products and
systems.
There are an estimated
200,000 different search
engine platforms with industry
professionals and trade
people opting for Twitter,
Facebook and Linked-In. At
the end of what proved to be
a presentation that offered
some surprising aspects,
one could only agree with the
assessment made by Sarah
Ball: “social media is now an
integral part of business.”
The conference also dealt
with the matter of health and
safety at work. Everglade’s
Sailesh Chudasama pointed
out that the government was
looking to exempt 3.1 million
self-employed from health
and safety legislation that
currently applies to them
as long as it did not deal
with actual work that could
endanger life.
It is clear that events like
this organised by trade
fabricators, can offer
enormous assistance to
installers by dealing with
matters that deal with more
than just what can be sold
but the value that can be
provided to customers in a
more general way.
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favourite hardware company has reached
the ripe old age of 18. Sources close to UAP
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As many people
are aware, sourcing
hardware products
that will be displayed
either near the coast
or in highly populated
industrial areas can
be very difficult, as
brass or zinc based
products pit and
tarnish very quickly
due to the salt in the
air. This is particularly
evident in areas within
a 25 mile radius of
the coast, or within
5 miles of high
populated industrial
areas.
UAP are constantly looking
for ways to improve their ever
expanding product range, and
have developed Nanocoast®
hardware - a range of door
hardware products that are
specifically designed for the
coast. Nanocoast® products
are made from 304 grade
stainless steel, and have also
been salt spray tested to
ASTM B117 for 2,000+ hours.
Not only do UAP offer an
industry first lifetime coating
guarantee on all Nanocoast®
products, and you can have
confidence that the products
will not pit, rust or corrode no
matter what environments you
put them in, the products are
also extremely competitively
priced.
You may wonder why UAP
have taken the decision to
use 304 grade stainless steel,
instead of 200 grade or 316
grade stainless steel which
some competitors use. As
Ben Jennings, Marketing
Manager at UAP, explains,
“the reason for us using
304 grade stainless steel is
simple - it gives the products
the best corrosion resistant
without being too expensive.
The 304 grade is an austenitic
stainless steel which contains
18% chromium and 8%
nickel, and has low carbon
content, giving excellent
corrosion resistance in a wide
variety of environments, and
good resistance to oxidation.
It is this 8% nickel content
which gives the corrosion
resistance at the coast.”
“Downgrading the stainless
steel quality to a 200 series
grade stainless steel means
that even though they have
similar mechanical and
physical properties to the 304
grade, there is decreased
nickel content. The nickel
is replaced by manganese
which results in weak
corrosion resistance, and high
carbon content leaves the
stainless steel susceptible to
stress corrosion cracking. On
the other hand, the 316 series
grade would dramatically
increase the prices of the
products even though the
corrosion resistance only
slightly increases, with a
nickel content of 10%. 316 it
shares similar characteristics
to 304 grade stainless steel
in resistance to oxidation
and durability, and you would
usually use 316 when you
need a higher resistance to
solutions such as sulfuric
acid and chlorides at high
temperatures. In this sense,
you can see why it seemed
illogical not to use the
304 grade to produce our
products.”
Ben continues, “So far, we
have released three fully
suited colour match ranges
into our Nanocoast® range;
Mirror Polished Stainless
Steel, PVD Gold and Satin
Stainless Steel. The range
includes door knockers,
door viewers, letterplates,
door handles, numerals,
hinges, letterplate shrouds,
identity slots, and our newly
introduced pull handles and
round door knobs.”
Nanocoast® products provide
you with true quality, and the
competitive prices make them
exceptional value for money.
Why take the risk with other
products which have the
potential to rust.
To find out more information,
call the UAP sales team today
on 0161 796 7268.
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Recently, UAP Ltd have
extended their Window
Restrictor range by adding
Fixed End Window Restrictors.
These window restrictors are
ideal for anyone that offers
door and window security in
their shop. Their design means
that they cannot be unlocked
by a user, making them ideal to
be used in hospitals, schools,
mental institutions and hotels,
and for times when you what
to make sure that the window
will not be fully opened.
According to the Royal Society for
the Prevention of Accidents (ROPSA),
over 4,000 children in the UK fall out of
windows and injure themselves each
year.
These are not only babies, but are
children up to 15 years. This just
emphasises how important window
restrictors are in the home and are a
great way to take child safety measures.
Consumers are constantly looking for
devices to help protect children, and the
fixed end window restrictor is a perfect
opportunity to make additional sales,
especially if you already sell into places
such as nurseries and schools.
Ben Jennings, Marketing Manager at
UAP Ltd, says, “Our Fixed End Window
Restrictors are more durable and effective
than other restrictors on the market. They
can withstand over 100kg of weight as
opposed to the industry standard of 50kg
of force.”
The cable on the window restrictor is
20cm in length, and allows a window to
open up to 10cm. This means that rooms
can safely be aired, without the possibility
of the window being pushed out any
further.
Not only will this protect your customer’s
pets and children from falling from the
window, but they are an adding window
security device as the cable is made from
hardened steel and very difficult to cut, as
thus prevents intruders from gaining entry
via the most common burglary method,
the window.
Ben continues, “In order to allow
consumers to colour match their window
restrictors to their window handles and
other furniture, we have launched our
Fixed End Window restrictors in six
different finishes! This includes White with
a white cable, Brown with a brown cable,
Black with a black cable, PVD Gold with
a black cable, Chrome with a black cable,
and Chrome with a transparent cable.
To find out more information, please call
our sales team today on 0161 796 7268,
or email sales@uapcorporate.com.
Our Window Restrictor
range is never ending
with our new Fixed End
Window Restrictors…
“Inordertoallowconsumerstocolourmatchtheirwindowrestrictors
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FixedEndWindowrestrictorsinsixdifferentfinishes!Thisincludes
White with a white cable, Brown with a brown cable, Black with
a black cable, P VD Gold with a black cable, Chrome with a black
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Let’s be honest. We all think we are doing a
good job servicing our customers; we all think
we have the best product range in the market.
But how many of us have actually asked our
customers the question?
I guess the answer is not many, but there are loads of really
valuable things to be gained from talking to our customers
directly.
Of course we don’t always like what we hear when we do ask; but
I can assure you of this, customers will appreciate being asked in
the first place and that in itself goes a long way to developing the
relationships which keeps them placing orders with you.
Think about these as some of the things you
could achieve by carrying out a simple business
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• You could gain a real understanding of your customer’s
expectations of you as a supplier
• You could find out which parts of your offering are working
and help you retain their business
• You could find out what could work better to help you retain
more business and win more business by having a better
service offering
• You could find out where do you win out against your
competition in terms of product and service
“Researching with your existing customers will
help you get your new business offering right”
• You could ask your customers where the product gaps are in
your particular sector
• You could find out where the gaps are in your range
• You could develop new products with customer input in mind
• You could ask your customers if they are actually aware of all
the products you supply
• You could use your customers input to really identify
the strengths and weaknesses of your business, a great
opportunity for on-going improvement
• You could win more work!
There really are lots of great reasons to carry out a business
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Friends and family
are no longer the top
source of information
for buyers of windows
and doors finds new
consumer research
carried out by Swish
Window and Door
Systems.
“We believe this is the first
time that websites, search
engines and social media
has taken the top spot from
asking our nearest and
dearest,” says Jon Skinner,
Joint Managing Director for
Swish Window and Door
Systems who funded the
extensive research. “The gap
is likely to widen as more
information is made available
online. With family and friends
backing up research already
done on the internet.
“We asked what sources
respondents would use to get
information about windows.
The three top answers were
67 percent of people research
online, while 59 percent ask
friends and family. 40 percent
of those polled said they used
the installer as an expert for
information. Adverts on TV,
radio and magazines were
also given as a source of
information, but are much less
important.”
Investing in the research is
part of its commitment to
supporting Swish authorised
installers. Working alongside a
research specialist we carried
out an extensive programme
with a combination of in-
depth interviewing, focus
groups and high volume
research to show trends.
“This results from the research
is vital for our investment in the
high profile Swish windows and
doors product brand. Knowing
exactly what consumers are
looking for means we can offer
the best information to them,”
adds Jon. “Over the next few
months we’ll be adding new
features to make it even easier
for consumers to buy windows
and doors through Swish
authorised installers.”
www.swishwindows.co.uk
Guardian Industries UK Ltd is
the leading supplier of a wide
range of glass products to the
independent UK and Ireland
Glass and Window Industry.
We pride ourselves on providing the very
highest level of customer service which
includes technical support and advice
to Architects and Specifiers, the curtain
walling and Window industry as well as
glass processors and installers.
We are looking for Technical Advisors to
join our Technical Advisory Centre based
in Goole.
Key Roles
• To deal with technical enquiries relating
to the use of glass in buildings from
external customers including architects,
structural and HVA engineers, curtain
walling and window fabricators and
installers, glass processors and
installers as well as internal customers.
• To develop relationships with
customers at all levels and become
a valuable asset to their day to day
business.
• Providing Training Courses and
Presentations on technical matters
to external customers and internal
customers
• Providing full technical support to the
inside and outside sales organisations
and prepare technical support
documentation.
• Providing full product application
support to our process engineering
team to facilitate future product
development and assist in
any product investigations or
assessments in the field.
• Carry out product set ups at
customer’s premises to ensure
they are fully trained and capable
of tempering and processing our
advanced glass products.
Applicants
It is unlikely that applicants will have all
the knowledge and experience necessary
to carry out these roles. The right attitude,
an enquiring mind and the ability to learn
quickly are therefore the key attributes
required.
Applicants are welcome from the glass
and window industries as well as those
from any construction, building or
building material background.
Ideally applicants should be of Degree
calibre or have equivalent specific work
experience.
To apply please send your CV
to: swordsworth@guardian.com.
For full information on Guardian Industries
UK please visit www.guardianglass.co.uk.
Consumers say online replaces friends & family
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This month we see the biggest
show on earth for glass and
glass processing being held
in Düsseldorf, Germany and
with the latest topics being
discussed by the leading lights
of the sector.
THE FUTURE OF GLASS IN COMING
YEARS
Glass Technology Live (GTL) in Hall
11, is organised by Professor Stefan
Behling and his team at the Institute for
Building Construction at the University
of Stuttgart, and is one of glasstec’s
marquee events and always draws huge
crowds.
Products about to emerge in coming
years are on display here, usually
including the highlights from the various
fields of application, and always with
a focus on architecture. For example,
one of the eye-catchers from the 2012
Facade and Construction theme was a
window integrated into glazing without
any visible framing.
In 2014, the highlighted themes at
this special show, which covers about
2,500m2, will fall under the title Intelligent
Glass and include the areas Intelligent
Building Envelopes, Facade + Energy
(Solar), Innovations in Glass, and Glass
Design.
Consequently, some of the innovative
exhibits awaiting visitors will represent
sectors such as light directing,
translucent glazing, composite elements
in facades, glass and OLEDs as well as
light and thin glass for architecture and
displays.
CUTTING EDGE TOPICS
A high calibre trade symposium will
accompany Glass Technology Live.
Embedded right in the exhibition space,
a series of lectures on cutting edge
topics will be presented there. All trade
fair visitors may attend this event free of
charge.
Recognised presenters from leading
research institutes, associations,
companies and architecture firms will
discuss in-depth a range of topics. Just
like the special show, the symposium
will hone in on the future of the glass
industry.
The Symposium programme will be
dedicated to a different theme on each
day of the trade fair.
CONCENTRATED INFORMATION
Directly adjacent to Glass Technology
Live, glasstec visitors will find the
Façade Center, featuring glass focused
content geared toward facade designers,
construction engineers, architects and
the glass processing trades.
It consists of exhibitor presentations in
Hall 11, innovative facade mockups at
the nearby GTL special show and the
Professional Center Glass + Facade,
which offers information presented by
institutes and associations.
A new component of the Facade Center
will be European Facade Network’s
efnMobile [sic] where students – along
with the University of Applied Sciences
in East Westphalia-Lippe – will create
facade models live and offer facade
consulting.
ARCHITECTURE CONGRESS
Thanks to its broad range of glass
products for use in architecture, glasstec
attracts a large number of architects and
building designers.
In addition, the supporting programme
caters to this target audience by offering
the Architecture Congress sponsored
by the partners, Architektenkammer
Nordrhein-Westfalen (Chamber of
Architecture of North Rhine-Westphalia)
and the Technical University Delft, as well
as by Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of
Applied Sciences.
Architects, structural engineers, climate
engineers and facade designers will meet
at the Congress Center East (CCD Ost)
of the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre on 22
October, the second day of the trade fair.
The title of this year’s Congress is Glass
5.0 – Design, Function, and Emotion.
Presenters will include renowned
architects, e.g. Graham Dodd/Arup
Fellow, Winy Maas/MVRDV and Paolo
Cruz/University of Minho. The event
is certified as professional continuing
education (AKNW – 4 lessons for
architects and interior designers, IK-Bau
NRW – 4 time units). The admission fee
is €49 and includes a glasstec ticket for
two days.
SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
The science and technology oriented
‘engineered transparency’ conference
specifically addresses target audiences
from the research and development
as well as the construction and
implementation communities.
The latest trends and developments
in the structural use of glass will be
discussed, which means the event will
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Experts from the glass and
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setting provided by glasstec
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touch both sectors. For the
glass industry, it is a chance
to explore and assess new
sales opportunities, while
the solar industry can use
the glass sector’s expertise
in tough cost based
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As in 2012, a variety of
resources are available at
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Geared toward the various
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interested visitors to get an
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exhibitors and from the
supporting programme,
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these core target groups:
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The Trendcompass shows
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In the run up to glasstec,
it shows new products in
bundles aligned with various
themes.
The trend categories are:
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for the manufacture of thin
glass; Innovative and smart
glass for architecture, interiors
and vehicles; Technical
glass and special glass
as well as innovative thin
glass (including fibre optic
applications); Light and
solid hollow and packaging
glass; New products for
crafts and their processing;
and Recycling of glass
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By combining this online
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other supplementary services,
glasstec visitors can prepare
their trade fair visit in a
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Additional services include
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Discounted early booking
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The recession may be
fading but it damaged
glasstec, the world’s
biggest exhibition
for glass and glass
processing. Show
Director, Birgit Horn,
tells MyTradeTV
Editor, Michael
Gannon, why it is
bouncing back.
For any first time visitor
from the UK to continental
shows, the sheer scale
of the exhibitions can be
overwhelming. The second
impression can be how
advanced and sophisticated
the products, systems and
services are on display,
manned by staff who never
seem challenged by the
numbers visiting, or from
where they come from in the
world.
Enormous stands are the
order of the day, housed by
massive halls that tend to go
on and on. This is the image
that was made on this trade
editor when he made his first
visit in 1998 and for the most
part, this is as true now as
it was then. glasstec takes
place on 21-24 October in
Dusseldorf, Germany, offering
professionals the latest
developments in glass and
glass processing with almost
all the big players having an
impressive presence.
There is no doubt that that the
international recession had a
bad impact on the event and
when the Show Director, Birgit
Horn, took over in 2009, the
timing was an unfortunate
one. Visitor numbers dropped
and the exhibition contracted
and the optimistic hopes
for solarpeq – the solar part
of glasstec – were dashed
by the German government
slashing the feed-in-tariffs
rates; something the UK
government followed.
These two factors left
an obvious mark on how
glasstec performed. “We
had an industry that was not
operating at anything like full
capacity with government
policies that did serious
damage to a burgeoning
solar industry that glasstec
was representing and
encouraging,” Birgit Horn told
MYTTV.
Steps were taken in 2010
when the event was reduced
by one day which may have
partly accounted for the drop
in attendance. Two years
ago, glasstec was a success
in many ways but was
having difficulties in keeping
visitors figures up and 43,000
attended in that year.
Hopes for 2014 have reflected
the state of play in the
industry as it now finds itself.
Birgit Horn hopes to have as
many visitors as last time and
the exhibitors have remained
at about the same number
which was 1,162 in 2012.
There is no solarpeq, which
had some 100 exhibitors at
its height but many will have
solar systems on display.
Unlike many shows in the UK,
glasstec is a truly international
event – 66% of its exhibitors
are from abroad and 62% of
visitors arrive from outside
Germany. The UK figures in
the top 10 of both exhibitors
and visitors to glasstec.
Another positive factor is
the satisfaction levels with
95% of visitors saying they
were ‘satisfied’ and most
importantly, given the dire
economic situation prevailing
even in 2012, 94% stating
they were likely to return.
Hoping this might occur is not
good enough and Ms Horn
acknowledges this. “Our team
has been putting in lots of
work to make glasstec more
accessible. We know that a
trade show is a knowledge
platform and must give extra
benefit to the visitors”.
Time has to be a crucial factor
for any visitor, even though
Dusseldorf is only one hour’s
flight from London. The
organisers have established
an industry guide on its
website – www.glasstec-
online.com – and there is
also a ‘trend compass’ that
shows which exhibitors are
displaying products and
services connected with
specific themes.
One example that Ms Horn
pointed to was so-called ‘thin
glass’ that is being developed
to meet the expanding
demand for triple glazing and
its practical requirements.
glasstec has also been
renowned for its additional
events, especially its
conferences and this year
is no exception. The ‘Glass
Technology Live’ special
show has been organised
by Professor Stefan Behling
and his team from Stuttgart
University.
With these and nine massive
halls to visit, one day is
hardly enough. “If you want
to be successful, you have
to take up to two days to get
that additional insight into
products and suppliers”,
advised Ms Horn.
For further information,
visit the website:
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Through the
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Clearly Birgit Horn, Show Director – “we must
give extra benefit to the visitors”.
“Weknowthatatradeshowisaknowledgeplatform
andmustgiveextrabenefittothevisitors.”

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UK warm edge spacer bar and accessories
manufacturer, Thermoseal Group invites all
visitors to the Glasstec Dusseldorf exhibition to
visit the ThermoBAR and FLEX it with them on
stand C19 in hall 17 at Messe Dusseldorf 20-24
October 2014.
Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer is the Group's high performance
warm edge spacer tube system. All Thermobar warm edge
spacers and accessories are manufactured in the UK by
Thermoseal Group. A ThermoBAR social area is being run on the
Group's stand at the show for customers and prospects to join
them for a drink and a chat. In addition, they are hosting a party
at a nominated ThermoBAR situated in the main area for evening
entertainment- the Altstadt. Party details will be supplied to the
Group's customers and contacts soon.
'FLEX it' is relating to the Group's newest flexible warm edge
spacer manufactured using pre-desiccated flexible elastomeric
foam with a unique gas barrier tape and pre-applied structural
adhesive side tape -Thermoflex. The Group will feature a shuttle
table and show how the Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacer is equal
to and superior to other foam spacer systems.
Thermoseal Group’s marketing manager, Samantha Hill
comments: “Thermoseal Group has a 'Work hard, Play hard'
philosophy and any of our customers and contacts who know
us well can vouch for us on that one. With this in mind we want
our presence at Glasstec to be both informative and fun. We
really want to show the results of our hard work and discuss our
future plans for a continued increase in our product range and
rates of production to meet further demand in the UK, Europe
and beyond. However, we want people to come along to our
evening event without the pressure of business. It'll be about
relaxation, a few drinks, some food, live entertainment and our
good company.
"Glasstec is a great platform to show visitors samples of our
products and the advantages we can offer over other warm edge
suppliers in the market. Our whole sales and marketing team will
be there throughout the show. Come along and see us. For further
information, please email marketing@thermosealgroup.com."
To find out about Thermoseal Group Limited and its
comprehensive range of insulated glass components and
machinery for glazing manufacture, visit stand C19 in Hall
17 during the Glasstec show. Alternatively, call + 44 (0)121
331 3950 or visit www.thermosealgroup.com for further
information.
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Voting has been live
for less than two
weeks when this
was written, but
the announcement
of the shortlists on
Monday night saw an
explosion of activity
within the industry.
It had been an epic 7 month
long nominations process
which saw over 200 separate
submissions from all 13
represented sectors of the UK
fenestration industry.
That was a level of
engagement which went
way beyond what was seen
in 2013, confirming that
the National Fenestration
Awards have made significant
progress since it’s inaugural
year.
On the evening of Monday 8th
September, the lucky finalists
were emailed privately to be
informed of their success,
with the shortlists and voting
being made public soon
afterwards. These are this
year’s finalists by category:
Social Networker
2014:-
• Ben Warren – The Window
Outlet
• Petita Wiles – MACO
• Liniar
• Roof-Maker Ltd
• Glazedale
Hardware Company
2014:-
• MACO
• Glazpart Ltd
• Adams Rite
Young Person 2014:-
• Hannah Howdle (Truemans)
• Greg Johnson (Warwick
Sliders)
• Tanasen
Surawoot (Joedan Glass)
Glass Systems
Company 2014:-
• Saint Gobain
• Pilkingtons AG
• Guardian Glass
Systems Company 2014:-
• Liniar
• Accoya
• The VEKA UK Group
Composite & Paneled
Doors 2014:-
• Lister Trade Frames
• Britdoors Group
• GFD Trading
• Distinction Doors
• IG Doors
Steel Company 2014:-
• Crittall
• Clement Windows
• Cotswold Casements
Timber Company 2014:-
• Glyngary
• Stanbrook and Nicholson
• Merrin Joinery
• Accoya
PVC Company 2014:-
• Liniar
• Britplas
• Truemans
• John Fredericks
• Eden Windows, Doors &
Conservatories
Aluminium Company
2014:-
• AluK
• Schueco
• Origin
• UK Bifold
Digital Specialist 2014:-
• The Consultancy
• L8est
• Motion Lab
Timber Alternative
2014:-
• Ecclectic Systems /
Residence9
• Evolution
• Prestige by Aztec
Manufacturer /
Fabricator 2014:-
• Aire Valley Architectural
Aluminium
• Listers
• Polyframe
• Premier Conservatory
Systems
• Pearl Window Systems
The pride and excitement
shown by the finalists has
been evident, with many
tweeting images of their
finalists logos.
Some have even gone as
far as to change their Twitter
profile images, backgrounds
and bios to show off their
success at getting to
this stage of the annual
competition.
The NFAs have created a
massive and unique energy
that has captured the
attention and excitement
of many parts of the UK
fenestration industry.
Every vote counts
Since voting went live on
Monday 8th September, votes
have flooded in at a stunning
pace, far outstripping the
levels seen in it’s inaugural
year. With voting live right
up until December 1st, the
total number of expected
votes looks set to smash the
number recorded last year.
With that taken into account,
every single vote counts.
Taking part is very simple. If
you’re a registered user on
the site, you’re already eligible
to vote. If not don’t worry. It
takes less than a minute to
register and once your details
have been confirmed, you’re
all set to cast your 13 votes,
one per category.
Anyone is free to take part.
Whether you’re on the shop
floor, an installer, a manager,
a MD or anything in between,
the National Fenestration
Awards allows you to have
YOUR say on who you think
deserves to be rewarded at
the end of the year.
There’s nothing else like it in
the industry.
Voting closes Monday 1st
December. Don’t leave it too
late to cast your vote!
To find out more about the
National Fenestration Awards
and to get involved visit:
www.fenestrationawards.
co.uk or follow them on
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MACO are proud to
announce that Petita
Wiles, Marketing
Coordinator at MACO
UK has reached
the finalist stage for
Social Networker
2014 at the National
Fenestration Awards
2014.
The awards aim to recognise
those companies and
individuals within the
Fenestration sector who
go the extra mile for their
customer partners and MACO
are delighted to hear that
Petita has been nominated.
Jason Grafton Holt of the
awards states “The NFA’s aim
to recognise ALL parts of the
fenestration industry, not just
the parts that always seem
to get the column inches.
PVC, aluminium, timber and
steel will all be recognised.
A focus on the people of the
industry will also be a theme
throughout these awards.
We want the NFA’s to truly
represent the whole industry.
Take a look at our award
categories.”
So who is Petita Wiles?
Supporting the Sales and
Marketing Manager, Andy
Omand, Petita Wiles Marketing
Coordinator for MACO UK
spends her day compiling
and distributing information
regarding products and services
for MACO UK. Some of her
other duties include writing
PR, company brochures,
MACO Secure Plus, organising
and hosting presentations and
industry shows.
More recently Petita has taken
on a role in Social Media with
the express aim of making
MACO more 'local'. Anyone
in the Fenestration industry
etc are able to contact MACO
through Petita for any MACO
related information or help
and advice.
''The advantages to me are
clear, I am able to interact
directly with industry
professionals at almost
any time of the day. The
atmosphere is a lot more
relaxed, I find people much
more engaging and willing
to share information, images
etc, I am also able to answer
very quickly any questions or
queries, something that can
take much longer when using
traditional contact methods.
The relationships I have built
up are as a direct result of
conversations I have had over
social media channels and are
one of the highlights for me.
I am gaining knowledge and
insight every day, it is very
addictive'' says Petita
Why vote for Petita?
''As someone who spends a
large amount of time sat at
a desk I love the interaction
that social media opens up
for me. Getting involved from
conception of an idea to the
Distributors who sell it, and
Fabricators who manufacture
it to the end images posted
online by a proud installer. It
makes me want to don some
overalls, get out there and
get stuck in. There is nothing
more satisfying!
For me, winning the award
would be the end result of
this last's year's hard work
to make myself known as
the 'go to' person online for
anything MACO related. Then
I can start all over again to
defend my title next year!''
Petita and MACO would
like to ask you to
VOTE PETITA please click
this link, register and then
verify the email sent to you.
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nomination - National
Fenestration Awards 2014
About Petita Wiles
I am Petita aka Pickle, Marketing Coordinator for MACO Door
and Window Hardware (U.K.) Ltd
Working in the window and door industry for many years, I
am totally committed to, and passionate about my role and
supporting the people within it.
I am addicted to Social Media. There, I’ve said it out loud, this
includes Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and blogging.
I am an ambassador for my company MACO and the
Fenestration Industry, I am extremely aware of the
responsibility I hold within it. I constantly strive to improve
myself and my knowledge and to pass on what I have learnt to
others.
Why should you vote for Petita Wiles?
I love social media and the opportunities it opens up for me
and my company.
I am learning so much more about myself, and other areas of
the industry that I would never have had chance to explore
before now. It has given me the opportunity to meet many new
people and companies, in fact many I now regard as friends.
It has given me the courage to start other projects such as my
blog and to get involved with ‘Tweet and Meet’ gatherings,
things that I am really enjoying.
I am incredibly proud to have been nominated and to have
reached the finalist stages and I thank you all, but now I need
your votes please.
Please follow and vote for me @PetitaWiles.
Profile: Petita Wiles – MACO

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It’s taken a lot of work and late nights to get the
NFAs into the position they today. What started
out as an online experiment has turned into
one of the most talked about ongoing industry
events this year. All thanks to support from most
areas of the industry.
These past few weeks have been an immensely proud time
both for the whole NFA team and myself. We have all worked
very hard, and continue to work hard, to make sure the whole
experience with the NFAs is as simple and fun as possible. We
don’t always get everything right, but we always work to improve
anything we can. So to see so many of the finalists showing off
their finalists logos all over their social media accounts, websites
etc is a fantastic feeling for all of us. We have even had some
tell us privately that they are adding the logos to their regular
newsletters and literature.
Some of the numbers we’re getting are incredibly impressive. At
the time of me writing this, we have passed the 900 registered
users mark. These 900+ people have all either nominated, voted
or done both. Can any other industry awards claim to have such
a massive level of engagement? It is also worth saying that the
figure of 900 continues to rise on a daily basis. I expect that
number to top the magical 1000 mark before too long.
I am also proud to say that the number of votes cast in this
phase have already surpassed the total number of votes cast
in the whole voting phase in 2013! We’re not sure what the final
number will be yet, but we can sure that it will be impressive.
Every single vote counts therefore and if you haven’t yet taken
part, this is your chance to do so.
I don’t want to ramble on too much, so I think I’ll call it a day
right here. I want to say a massive thanks to all those who have
taken part in some way, thanks to the sponsors which help make
this happen, thanks to all the magazines that have decided to
cover the NFAs this year and a big thanks to the NFA team that
continues to help build this revolution in how we reward the best
in our industry.
To all the finalists, good luck!
Jason Grafton-Holt
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About Liniar
The Liniar PVCu range is designed and
extruded by HL Plastics in Derbyshire, the
heart of the UK. Launched in 2008, the last
six years have seen the Liniar system become
one of the industry’s market leaders, due in
no small part to its innovative approach to
product design and development.
Social media is a critically important part of Liniar’s marketing
strategy as it enables us to reach out to, and engage with,
followers of our brand on a personal level.
We try to aim for ‘fun with a serious intent’ – our Twitter feeds
include corporate news such as our latest press releases, images
from events we’re attending and latest product news, mixed
in with humourous stuff we’ve seen, as well as conversational
tweets with suppliers, customers and homeowners.
Having grown our Twitter followers from 300 to over 1,100 in less
than a year, we’ve found it extremely valuable for responding
quickly to requests for information and networking with people
both within, and outside of, the fenestration industry.
One of our followers created the hashtag #LoveLiniar last
year, which we like to use wherever possible!
Installers also love to show off their work on Twitter and
we’ll always re-tweet a good photo, so it helps them to get
exposure too. Our in-house testing robot, Mark II even has
his own Twitter account (@Liniar_robot), and is proud to be
followed by the creator of R2D2!
Video is also a big focus for us as it enables us to show
people exactly why they should use Liniar; so we’d encourage
installers to subscribe to our YouTube channel to see
installation and sales videos. We also use Facebook, LinkedIn
and Google+ to a lesser degree; we think it’s important in
this day and age to have a presence on the main channels to
make the brand more accessible to a wider audience and give
people more opportunities to get in touch with us.
Why should you vote for Liniar?
We’re not afraid to try new things (innovation is our main
watchword) and we’re happy for our customers to learn from
our mistakes. Follow us to see what we do – and if you like
what you see then please vote for Liniar!
Company contact details
Liniar, Flamstead House, Denby Hall Business Park, Denby,
Derbyshire DE5 8JX.
w: www.liniar.co.uk | e: sales@liniar.co.uk
t: 01332 883900 | f: 01332 883901
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Liniarprofiles
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LiniarUK
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/Liniar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LiniarUK
Google+: http://plus.google.com/+LiniarCoUk
Profile: Liniar –
Social Networker
“We try to aim for ‘fun with a serious intent’
– our Twitter feeds include corporate news
such as our latest press releases, images from
events we’re attending and latest product
news, mixed in with humourous stuff we’ve
seen, as well as conversational tweets with
suppliers, customers and homeowners.”
“Having grown our Twitter followers from 300
to over 1,100 in less than a year, we’ve found
it extremely valuable for responding quickly
to requests for information and networking
with people both within, and outside of, the
fenestration industry.”

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Proud to be shortlisted as NFA finalists!
The National Fenestration Awards are only in their second year but have already
gained momentum across the industry.The only awards that are entirely nominat-
ed and voted for by members of the fenestration industry themselves, the 2014 NFAs
are now open for voting – and Liniar is delighted to be shortlisted for awards in three
different categories.
Social Networker of the Year PVCu company of the Year Systems company of the Year
This category aims to recognise
the impact that is being achieved
across social media platforms,
including interaction with other
users, business generated and
information provided.
Liniar has a presence across all the
major channels with a focus on
providing a warm, friendly,
approachable brand and lots of
ways to get in touch.
Find out more about what we’re
doing and why, by reading our
profile page at:
http://www.fenestrationawards.
co.uk/profile-liniar-social-
networker/
Anticipated to be a hotly fought
category, the PVC company award
is open to all types of companies
within the supply chain, including
PVC systems houses,
manufacturers and installers of PVC
windows and doors.
Liniar’s innovative approach makes
its lead-free, thermally efficient
profile stand out amongst the
competition, making it one of the
industry’s market leaders in just six
years since its launch.
Find out more about Liniar at
co.uk/profile-liniar-pvc-company/
Open to all materials, PVC,
aluminium, steel, timber and
composite, the winner of the
systems company of the year
award should be the company
with outstanding service, a great
product range and which has
made significant progress within
the industry.
Liniar invests heavily in research,
development and testing to bring
customers the very latest products
that offer the highest specification.
Find out more about Liniar at:
co.uk/profile-liniar-systems-
company/
We need your votes!
Everyone in the industry gets a say in who wins, so please log in and vote for Liniar.
You can register for free at www.fenestrationawards.co.uk and vote until
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We are delighted and very
proud to announce that we are
finalists in two categories
of the National Fenestration
Awards 2014. MACO UK for
Hardware Company 2014
and Petita Wiles, Marketing
Coordinator for Social
Networker 2014. The awards
aim to recognise those
companies and individuals
within the Fenestration sector
who go the extra mile for their
customer partners and MACO
are extremely proud to have
been nominated.
Jason Grafton Holt of the awards states
“The NFA’s aim to recognise ALL parts
of the fenestration industry, not just
the parts that always seem to get the
column inches. PVC, aluminium, timber
and steel will all be recognised. A focus
on the people of the industry will also
be a theme throughout these awards.
We want the NFA’s to truly represent the
whole industry. Take a look at our award
categories.’’
Working incredibly hard to bring a raft
of new and bespoke products to the UK
markets, designed and manufactured
through conversations with our UK
Fabricators and Installers. The FIT Shows
of 2013 and 2014 gave us the chance to
meet many of you in person and show
you the results of all the behind the scene
work that MACO UK and MACO, Austria
have realised with your help. We listened
to you.
So who are we?
MACO are a family owned group
with over 65 years of experience who
manufacture technologically advanced
window, door and shutter hardware
locking systems. MACO aims to create
and develop professional partnerships
within the industry. Ease of fabrication
and the simplification of processes
with carefully designed products that
contribute to high quality and financially
efficient fabrication is the responsibility
that MACO bring to the marketplace.
Security and creating peace of mind
for the end user whether commercial or
homeowner also features heavily in the
design and manufacture of all MACO
products.
MACO Door and Window Hardware
(U.K.) Ltd was founded in 1986 and now
operates from a state-of-the-art logistics
centre in Sittingbourne, Kent. The
success of the UK Company is based
on offering outstanding products with a
comprehensive back up of associated
services specially developed for its UK
partners.
Why vote for MACO UK?
Customers, partners and employees
appreciate our unique ability to solve
problems and our unrivalled strength in
implementing solutions across our entire
product-service portfolio.
Through our enthusiastic and competent
employees, our unrivalled leadership
culture and our efficient organisation we
become the most successful company
within our industry.
We help you grow and in return we grow,
we listen to you and actively encourage
dialogue with all persons within the
industry, gaining insight and allowing
us to create products and services for
our customer partners and potential
prospects.
We thank you for your continued
support and nominations to finalist in the
Hardware supplier category.
We now would like to ask you to VOTE
MACO please click this link, register and
then verify the email sent to you.
“The NFA’s aim to recognise
ALL parts of the fenestration
industry, not just the parts
that always seem to get the
column inches. P VC, aluminium,
timber and steel will all be
recognised. A focus on the
people of the industry will also
be a theme throughout these
awards. We want the NFA’s
to truly represent the whole
industry. Take a look at our
award categories.’’
“We help you grow and in
return we grow, we listen to
you and actively encourage
dialogue with all persons
within the industry, gaining
insight and allowing us to
create products and services
for our customer partners and
potential prospects.”
MACO UK reached final
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About MACO
MACO are a family owned group with over 65 years of
experience who manufacture technologically advanced
window, door and shutter hardware locking systems. MACO
aims to create and develop professional partnerships within
the industry. Ease of fabrication and the simplification of
processes with carefully designed products that contribute
to high quality and financially efficient fabrication is the
responsibility that MACO bring to the marketplace. Security
and creating peace of mind for the end user whether
commercial or homeowner also feature heavily in the design
and manufacture of all MACO products.
MACO Door and Window Hardware (U.K.) Ltd was founded in
1986 and now operates from a state-of-the-art logistics centre
in Sittingbourne, Kent. The success of the UK Company is
based on offering outstanding products with a comprehensive
back up of associated services specially developed for its UK
partners.
Why should you vote for MACO?
Customers, partners and employees appreciate our unique
ability to solve problems and our unrivalled strength in
implementing solutions
across our entire product-
service portfolio.
Through our enthusiastic
and competent employees,
our unrivalled leadership
culture and our efficient
organisation we become the
most successful company
within our industry.
We help you grow and in return we grow, we listen to you
and actively encourage dialogue with all persons within the
industry, gaining insight and allowing us to create products
and services for our customer partners and potential
prospects.
We thank you for your continued support and nominations
to finalist in the Hardware supplier category, please vote for
MACO.
Eurolink Industrial Centre, Castle Road, Sittingbourne, Kent,
ME10 3LY. www.macouk.net - Tel +44 (0)1795 433900 -
enquiry@macouk.net.
Profile: MACO
www.macouk.net
Finalists - Hardware Company 2014
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About Liniar
Liniar’s mission is to be recognised as a
leading force for quality and excellence
in product development – fusing industry
experience with innovation, sustainability
and loyalty. The Liniar lead-free PVCu range
is designed and extruded by HL Plastics in
Derbyshire, the heart of the UK. Launched in
2008, the last six years have seen the Liniar
system become one of the industry’s market
leaders, due in no small part to its innovative
approach to product design and development.
Liniar’s customer base is made up of PVCu window
manufacturers of different shapes and sizes from all over the
UK and Ireland. Not just a profile that’s been designed to save
time and money at the fabrication stage, as well as delivering
benefits to installers, homeowners also love the Liniar range
for its outstanding thermal efficiency and beautiful aesthetics.
A clear customer focus and continued investment in research
and development put Liniar at the forefront of innovation – with
the EnergyPlus system achieving an A+ WER without the need
for costly inserts or triple glazing, together with new product
launches including the ModLok™ bi-folding door system,
Liniar continues to design new products for the benefit of its
customers.
You can find out why Liniar is different to other PVCu systems
companies by downloading the brochure: ’10 questions to
ask your PVCu systems house’ at http://www.liniar.co.uk/
downloads as well as viewing other marketing support
brochures in the Liniar range.
A systems house with a clear customer focus and the most
technically advanced profile around, Liniar manages to retain a
friendly approach despite its size.
Derbyshire DE5 8JX.
t: 01332 883900 | f: 01332 883901
Profile:
Liniar – Systems
Company
“Aclearcustomerfocusandcontinuedinvestment
inresearchanddevelopment put Liniar at the
forefront of innovation – with the EnergyPlus
system achieving an A+ WER without the
need for costlyinsertsortripleglazing,together
withnewproductlaunchesincludingtheModLok™
bi-foldingdoorsystem,Liniarcontinuesto
designnewproductsforthebenefitofits
customers.”

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The VEKA UK Group
was delighted to be
the first company
to sign up as Main
Sponsor of The 2014
National Fenestration
Awards and the team
is even more proud to
have been nominated
for another award!
Last year, VEKA came out
on top in the PVC Award
category and they’re hoping
for the same success again
this year.
Colin Torley, Sales and
Marketing Director at The
VEKA UK Group commented:
“The Fenestration Awards
are a great idea, because the
results are collated from the
votes of people within the
industry.
“It means a lot to be
nominated by people who
know us and our work, and
appreciate what we bring to
the industry. There is a lot to
be proud of in our industry
and awards such as these are
an important way for us all
to celebrate our successes.
That’s why we are proud
to be the main sponsor for
2014 and we’re delighted to
have been shortlisted in the
Systems Company Category.
“Our Research &
Development and Technical
Teams work incredibly hard
and have brought a number
of innovative, new products to
the fore this year.
“The Marketing Department
has also seen impressive
levels of success in unveiling
the new Approved Installer
scheme and associated
website Fab-match.com.
“We’re very proud to have
such a dedicated group
of people striving for our
continued success as a
company and it’s a pleasure
for the whole team to have
been recognised for all this
hard work.”
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The VEKA UK
Group is first
to support
excellence in
fenestration
For more information visit: www.vekauk.com/imagine
Call: 01282 725322
Email: salesenquiry@veka.com
The VEKA UK Group, Farrington Rd,
Rossendale Rd Ind. Est,
Burnley, Lancs, BB11 5DA
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features that would make up the perfect system.
Every component for this door has been bespoke designed.
Available in 19 configurations, this technically-advanced door
features custom-designed hardware from ERA housed neatly
within the profile.
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Being a finalist in the
category ‘Composite
and Panelled
Doors 2014’ for the
National Fenestration
Awards 2014, is
further testament
to the passion and
commitment that is
within Britdoors Group.
Who are Britdoors Group? We
are a UK manufacturer who
designs and manufacturers
all types of doors, including
glass-reinforced polyester
(GRP), thermoplastic
composite doors, timber core
composite doors, fire doors
and solid timber doors.
Over the past 20 years
we have sold more than 2
million composite doors to
customers within numerous
sectors, including Retail and
Trade, Distributors, Affordable
Housing, Housebuilder and
Main Contractor. Established
in 2012 by acquiring market
leading, trusted brands
Homesafe Doors, Securidor
and JCK Joinery, we can
cater for all your external and
internal door needs.
We are amongst a small
number of UK companies
with; the choice of so many
different door products, the
capacity to manufacture
customised doors in-house
and intellectual property rights
linked to key aspects of our
products, including colour
skins, flush-glazing and fixing
features.
Why vote for Britdoors
Group? It is rare to find a
UK door manufacture which
specialises in all sectors,
nor one sole provider who
can cater for all interior
and external door needs.
Britdoors Group is that
small minority that stands
out proudly in a crowded
marketplace, able to cater
for multiple project, door and
client requirements. Due to
these reasons we think that
Britdoors Group is a worthy
contender to win the category
‘Composite and Panelled
Doors 2014’. We also want
to give our customers the
pride of being associated with
award winning doors.
Stylish and high
performing ranges
3 Composite doors
3 Timber doors
3 Firedoors
3 Internal doors
Plus many more
SimplyBritish
Manufactured Doors
Call 01531 822 585 orvisit
www.britdoorsgroup.com
Supporting UK
Manufacturing
with simply
British Doors
Vote for us now!
http://www.fenestrationawards.co.uk/profile-britdoors/
or visit our website www.britdoorsgroup.com.

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t: 0845 2000 816
e: support@distinctiondoors.co.uk
www.distinctiondoors.co.uk
Our decorative glass is more than a finishing touch.
Partner with the largest distributor of GRP composite doors
in the UK and experience the Distinction Difference.
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About CLEMENT
The Clement family have been working
with steel windows for over one
hundred years. The business is family
owned, specialising in the design,
manufacture and installation of bespoke
steel windows and doors.
Clement premium windows have always
been favoured by top end Designers
and Architects in both the UK and
overseas. As a result of this Clement
windows can be seen in prominent
high profile buildings around the World
including The Eldorado in Manhattan,
The Savoy and Ritz Hotels in London.
More recent completed installations are
Manchester University, Victoria Secrets
Flagship Store and Bonham’s Head
Quarters, both in New Bond Street,
London.
In 2014 Morgan Sindall awarded
Clement with their prestigious ‘Perfect
Delivery Certificate’ following the
installation of their steel windows and
doors at Norwich City Hall.
All Clement steel windows and doors
are custom-made and hand crafted in
their own factories. Clement are well
known for their superior quality and
innovative products in the industry.
Why Vote For Clement?
Clement are renowned for their
innovative research and development
programme, over the years the Group
has been the vanguard of ideas in the
steel window industry. In response to
the new Part L Regulations that followed
the Kyoto agreements, Clement
EB24 system was the first residential
steel window to provide elemental
compliance to the new regulations.
Not content with achieving great
thermal performance, the Clement team
went on to design another first, that
being the multi-point locking system
providing compliance to BS7950.
The organisation continues to headline
new product development and the
Management ensure that a substantial
budget is set aside every year for the
improvement of their range of products.
Clement have a well-deserved
reputation for supplying quality windows
and doors. An example of this is the
thickness of paint which is applied to
every window and door manufactured.
The industry standard called for is 60
microns on all flat surfaces…Clement
generally provide at least 100.
Not only are Clement steel windows
beautiful with their elegant slim frames
but they are also recognised for being
incredibly environmentally friendly. All
Clement steel windows and doors are
made from recycled material and due to
the sheer strength of hot dip galvanised
steel the life expectancy is expected
to be the same as the building that the
windows are being fitted into!
Clement Windows Ltd, Clement House,
Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HR
Tel: 01428 643393
Email: info@clementwg.co.uk
Web: www.clementwindows.co.uk
Profile: CLEMENT WINDOWS LTD

Clement House, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1HR
Telephone: 01428 643393
www.clementwindows.co.uk
info@clementwg.co.uk
We offer several window ranges and our skilled craftsmen will make by hand
to your specific requirements.The steel windows available can also meet
modern performance criteria by complying with current Building Regulations.
We understand traditional buildings as the Clement family have been
producing superb steel windows for more than 100 years.
Design, manufacture and install high quality
bespoke steel windows and doors.

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About GLYNGARY
Established in 1985, Glyngary
are dedicated to all aspects
of bespoke joinery and
has a vast knowledge and
experience of working with
wood, and is still ‘family
owned’ to this day. We
employ tradesmen with
a true passion for quality
in everything that we
produce and are dedicated
to delivering added value
with choice throughout the
country.
Working in natural wood materials
such as Oak, Sapele Mahogany, Idigbo
and Redwood, along with engineered
timbers and the very impressive
modified timber, Accoya, as well as
PVCu for the Rehau Heritage S719 Sash
Window, our product range is extensive
to say the least, and is all produced in
our factory in Cheshire.
All of the products which we supply the
Double Glazed Units for are CE marked,
and we offer 15 variations of Energy
Efficient Windows also.
Why should you vote for
GLYNGARY?
We feel the reason that people should
vote for us is due to the large range
of products that we offer, and our
constant commitment to improvement
with regards to new technologies and
innovations whenever they become
available, but still keeping traditional
joinery techniques at the forefront.
We service approximately 150
customers, and offer the highest levels
of customer service to all of them,
being fully committed to customer
satisfaction.
Glyngary Joinery – The Home of ‘Sash
Windows’ – Timber Product Specialists,
Unit E, Taylor Business Park, Risley,
Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6BL.
w: www.glyngary.co.uk
e: sales@glyngary.co.uk
t: 01925 763836
f: 01925 762388
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/Glyngaryjoinery
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/glyngary
Profile:
Glyngary
Working in natural wood materials such as Oak, Sapele
Mahogany, Idigbo and Redwood, along with engineered
timbers and the very impressive modified timber, Accoya, as
well as P VCu for the Rehau Heritage S719 Sash Window,
our product range is extensive to say the least, and is all
produced in our factory in Cheshire.”
“We service approximately
150 customers, and offer the
highest levels of customer
service to all of them, being
fully committed to customer
satisfaction.”

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Available in:
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Online shop
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Pickett Fencing
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About Liniar
Liniar’s mission is to be recognised as a
leading force for quality and excellence
in product development – fusing industry
experience with innovation, sustainability
and loyalty. The Liniar lead-free PVCu range
is designed and extruded by HL Plastics in
Derbyshire, the heart of the UK. Launched in
2008, the last six years have seen the Liniar
system become one of the industry’s market
leaders, due in no small part to its innovative
approach to product design and development.
Liniar’s customer base is made up of PVCu window
manufacturers of different shapes and sizes from all over the
UK and Ireland.
Not just a profile that’s been designed to save time and
money at the fabrication stage, as well as delivering benefits
to installers, homeowners also love the Liniar range for its
outstanding thermal efficiency and beautiful aesthetics.
A clear customer focus and continued investment in research
and development put Liniar at the forefront of innovation – with
the EnergyPlus system achieving an A+ WER without the need
for costly inserts or triple glazing, together with new product
launches including the ModLok™ bi-folding door system,
Liniar continues to design new products for the benefit of its
customers.
You can find out why Liniar is different to other PVCu systems
companies by downloading the brochure: ’10 questions to
ask your PVCu systems house’ at http://www.liniar.co.uk/
downloads as well as viewing other marketing support
brochures in the Liniar range.
Liniar’s lead-free PVCu profile is extruded at its state of the art
factory in the heart of the UK – making the carbon footprint of
a Liniar window significantly less than many of its competitors.
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“Liniar’s customer base is made up of P VCu
window manufacturers of different shapes and
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Origin, a British manufacturer,
needs your vote to become
‘Aluminium Company of the
Year’ at this year’s National
Fenestration Awards.
Origin is one of the UK’s leading
specialist manufacturers of bespoke
aluminium bi-folding doors, windows
and made-to-measure blinds. Origin’s
products are designed and manufactured
at the state-of-the-art Buckinghamshire
facility, and are completely bespoke
to the customer’s specification. The
company has been manufacturing for 13
years, combining high grade aluminium
with precision engineering, and has a
proven track record in providing quality,
functional and stylish products that are
built to last.
The superiority of the Origin product is
proven by an industry leading 20-year
manufacturer’s guarantee and the fact
that the company has been awarded
the prestigious ISO 9001 certification for
excelling in its operations as a result of its
rigorous quality checking procedure.
Origin is continuously looking for new
ways to support its trade partners, and
has designed and developed a unique
‘Your Lead Time, Not Ours’ (YLTNO)
service to completely remove lead times.
In an industry where trade customers
typically wait 6-8 weeks for delivery, they
can now dictate when they want the
doors delivered.
Origin is the only company in the world
to offer this service, which means it can
manufacture and deliver high quality
bespoke doors more quickly and
efficiently than anyone else in the market.
Not only this, but a 100 per cent record
has been maintained for delivering this
promise.
Origin also runs free product training for
all of its trade agents to maintain high
service levels, share product knowledge
and best practice. Sales training run
by Origin helps trade agents achieve
a higher lead conversion rate, improve
performance and grow their businesses.
To vote for Origin as ‘Aluminium
Company of the Year’ in the National
Fenestration Awards website, visit the
NFA website www.fenestrationawards.
co.uk/voting.
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We believe we have raised the profile of bespoke online
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Digital specialist The
Consultancy has
celebrated 10 years
in the industry by
launching its new
mobile-responsive
website.
The company, which develops
design software and websites
specifically for the window
and door industry, underwent
their first re-brand earlier this
year resulting in an image
overhaul and new website.
Richie Thornton, Director of
The Consultancy, said: “We
are constantly striving to
offer the best services and
products for our clients, so
much so we are sometimes
guilty of forgetting our own
brand in the process. We
ensure every project for our
customers is completed to
the highest quality, which
means our own work can
be sometimes put on the
backburner. It’s a bit of the
cobblers’ shoes syndrome!
“With the new website and
re-brand we really feel that
less is more. We wanted
to give The Consultancy a
sleeker more simplified look,
which would be instantly
recognisable to our clients.”
The Consultancy has had
a successful year; on
top of a 30% increase in
turnover, the company has
expanded its premises and is
currently recruiting new web
developers.
Richie added: “With another
successful year under our
belts, we felt it was time to
focus on our own image and
how we could improve our
brand.”
The website is currently
experiencing a 20% increase
in traffic with 70% of visits
looking at the portfolio page.
Richie continued: “We have
been getting great feedback
from the website and hits on
www.theconsultancy.co.uk
have been increasing month
on month.”
Alongside being fully mobile-
responsive the website
now offers a portfolio of
The Consultancy’s clients
including its projects for
Door-stop, Solidor and
Deceuninck. The site also
includes a live blog which is
regularly updated with news
and events.
Richie, continued: “The blog
is something we’ve really
enjoyed doing, especially in
the run up to the FIT Show,
we’re hoping it will give
our clients and readers the
chance to see a bit more
of what goes on behind the
scenes and also learn more
about our staff.”
For more information, visit
or call (01429) 239689.
The Consultancy celebrates
decade in the business
“With the new website and re-brand we really
feel that less is more. We wanted to give The
Consultancy a sleeker more simplified look, which
would be instantly recognisable to our clients.”

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The Alpro Architectural Hardware Division of
IEC Limited announces the release of their new
“Optima” range of fully CE certified surface door
closers.
As a direct result of constant customer feedback for new
products, the door closer range comprises, the Optima170 cam
action closer with adjustable strength from 2-4, complete with
sliding track and arm.
The Optima 980 surface closer with standard arm and the
Optima 28A surface closer, strength 2-5 with standard arm and
back check. All three closers come in an attractive silver finish.
In line with current European and industry legislation, all three
Optima closers have been independently tested here in the UK
to the requirements of BSEN 1154 and have been certified for
use on both fire and non- fire rated doo sets.
The Optima range of door closers are suitable for right or left
hand installation and are easy to install, use and adjust and are
completely retro-fittable. The closers come complete with the
necessary fixing instructions and templates, which again add
to the ease of installation. Latching and closing speeds are
adjustable.
Keith Parry, Alpro’s Divisional Sales Manager says “The
comprehensive performance specification of these units is
excellent. The closers add to the aesthetics of any door set and
can be used in a variety of applications.”
“They are easy to install and maintain, needing only a minimal
amount of maintenance at any given time. This coupled
with their reliability and excellent performance, makes
Alpro Architectural Hardware, once again “First Choice For
Locking Solutions”, illustrating our stated objective of a real
“Commitment to Excellence” for all our customers.
Alpro products
are available
in the UK from
IEC Limited and
through all major
security product
distributors.
ALPRO LAUNCH THEIR NEW RANGE
OF OPTIMA CE MARKED SURFACE
DOOR CLOSERS
Specialist bi-fold door
hardware manufacturer and
supplier, Debar has teamed up
with Kaye Building Suppliers to
push their products through to
the commercial sector.
KBS extrude and supply an innovative,
fully integrated range of facade products
for curtain walling, doors, windows and
low rise glazing systems for commercial
applications and decided to stock
Debar product range because of their
simplicity and ease of fabrication for their
customers.
Derek Hodson, General Manager for KBS
commented, “We decided to stock Debar
hardware because of its straightforward
use of fitting and also how it
complements our own extruded system.
We take all Debars’ product range with
the exception of the track and rollers, but
only because we produce our own.”
Derek continues, “In the commercial
sector, we can sometimes experience
very complex applications and it has
been fantastic to have Debar on-hand
to offer us sound technical advice and
support when we have needed it.”
Graham Fawthrop, Managing Director
for Debar said, “We have been working
closely with Kaye Building Supplies for
a while and because of the relationship,
we now consider the commercial sector
more when reviewing our product’s
technical development.”
Debar offer a wide range of bi-fold
hardware products including a new
heavier duty lock; Debar Robus Lock,
a range of bespoke handles and
magnetic door catches. Kaye Building
Supplies operate from their 8-acre site
in Doncaster and extrude their own
aluminium system for the commercial
facade sector.
For more information regarding Debar
contact www.bi-foldhardware.com or
contact the sales team on 01274 673547.
For information regarding KBS visit
www.kayebuildingsystems.co.uk or
call 01302 762500.
Debar hardware
the first choice for
Kaye Building Supplies
Graham Fawthrop Debar and Derek Hodson KBS.

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