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| CAB Diary 2016 |
 Full details of all
CAB's events can
be found here.
Our next event is:
- CAB Regional
Members’ Meeting
Thursday 23 February 2016, Athena, Leicester
For further details contact Justin Ratcliffe, Chief Executive or Julie Harley, Office Manager at the CAB office on
01453 828851
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| Projects |
Wrightstyle, the steel and aluminium glazing supplier, has helped to complete Lidl’s first new concept shop in Northern Ireland that boasts wider aisles in a state-of-the-art energy efficient building.
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Various glazing solutions from SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS were used in a new performing arts centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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FLOAT GLASS INDUSTRIES teamed up with curtain walling contractor Alumet for thre exterior of international insurance specialist Amlin plc’s new £13.5m UK headquarters in Chelmsford.
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| Curtain Walling |
For projects that desire a sleek, uniform appearance and demand exceptional energy efficiency, the new SF52 curtain wall system from Senior Architectural Systems can provide the perfect combination of aesthetics and thermal performance.
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Aluminium façade systems from Technal have been specified for a third project at Chelsea Football Club’s Training Academy Campus at Cobham in Surrey – a seamless below-ground extension to an existing pavilion.
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The façades of four buildings at Velocity Village – one of the largest mixed-use developments in Yorkshire – have been entirely replaced using 14,000m2 of curtain walling from Wicona.
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| Products |
DORMA UK, has launched HSW Easy Safe, the latest addition to its horizontal sliding wall and glass partition range.
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EDGETECH UK has launched Renovate by TruShield, a glass cleaning system combined with a protective layer of glass protection.
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Coastal Group has teamed up with Danish screw manufacturer Red Horse to exclusively launch the highest specification – PAS24:2012 compliant - timber screw to the UK – and is offering sample packs to the trade.
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ALUMEN LTD, the Smart and Schueco window and door fabricator, has added a shade of blue to its new Rooflight range with the option to upgrade with Pilkington’s Activ Blue glass.
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| Internet |
Leading glass manufacturer, processor and distributor GLASSOLUTIONS has launched a new app which is set to transform the way glaziers and building professionals configure and order smaller volume and occasional glass purchases.
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| Organisations |
European Aluminium welcomes ESTAL, the European association of Surface Treatment on Aluminium, as a member.
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| Brochures & Video |
Advice on specifying window and unitised curtain wall systems is contained within two new brochures from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.
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Synseal has published its most expensively-produced and deluxe sales brochure since the launch of Global conservatory roof.
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A new full colour, six page brochure promotes Carl F Groupco’s Aluminium Collection.
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| People |
BUSINESS MICROS has announced two new appointments: Murray Pattison as programming technician at its Dumfriesshire programming centre and Perry Mace as support technician at Business Micros Aluminium in Tewkesbury.
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SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS UK has appointed Dr Richard Cave to the newly created role of Technical Support Manager.
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Hardware supplier VBH has strengthened its senior management team with three new directorships.
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| Windows |
The launch of elumatec’s new SBZ 122 family of models sees a leap forward in machine design and engineering.
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Lancashire-based trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has seen an upsurge in enquiries and sales following the recent launch of its Räum collection of high-end doors.
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Stroud based fabricator CROWN ALUMINIUM (UK) LTD is set to open its doors once again to the UK’s aluminium and steel window, door and curtain wall market.
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Wellingborough based uPVC and aluminium trade fabricator Astraseal, has kicked off 2016 with a £300k machinery investment, including a new CNC machine.
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| Hardware |
A look at the current crime statistics demonstrates that the importance of effective burglary protection, practically everywhere across Europe, cannot be overstated.
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The Trojan Group is renowned for delivering innovative hardware products. This is demonstrated in its Pegasus High Security Window Lock which offers fabricators and installers something very different.
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| Exhibitions |
Display, touch, smart and solar glass involve the manufacturing and processing of high-precision thin glass.
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A Titon employee claims to have spotted a mysterious box in the ‘High Security’ area of the company’s substantial manufacturing facility in Suffolk.
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FENSA is urging its registered businesses to enter the FIT Show Master Fitter Challenge now before the deadline of the 31st December, for the chance to win prizes up to £10,000.
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The FIT Show is to move to the National Exhibition Centre in 2017, organisers have announced.
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The UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2016, hosted by the GLASS AND GLAZING FEDERATION (GGF) aims to show that “Britain Means Business” with some of the UK’s highest profile organisations co-exhibiting on a new and shared space at the world’s largest international trade fair for the window industry.
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An entire wall of the Telford International Centre is being replaced with over 300sq metres of electronically tintable glass in what is probably the biggest showpiece ever seen at the FIT Show.
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| Awards/Standards |
THERMOSEAL GROUP, manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems, has again achieved its Investors in People (IIP) accreditation by exceeding requirements of its recent assessment.
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| Doors |
A new Mecal CNC machining centre and a Tronzadoras semi-automatic saw, both from cutting technology specialists Addison Saws, are set to double the production capabilities at Dutemänn UK Ltd’s brand new manufacturing centre in Northfleet, Kent.
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Bridging the gulf
 Justin Furness – CAB Technical Director
The dramatic images of the catastrophic fire to The Address luxury hotel in Dubai on New Year’s Eve were deeply shocking. While sadly several people were hurt, that no one was killed seems extremely fortuitous considering the scale of the fire. Had the wind direction been different, would the fire have spread to other buildings? No doubt this and other questions will be addressed in the inquiry into the events of 31 December 2015 and lessons must be learned to prevent similar dreadful accidents occurring.
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While we wait for the full facts to emerge in this case, clearly in general the building regulations and the fire test data need to work together to reduce the risks of fires spreading in building facades. In the wake of tragedies in the UK there have been calls for Part B Fire Safety of the Building Regulations to be reviewed and for the guidance in Approved Document B to be clarified, particularly for tall buildings. Has the necessary drive for better thermal performance meant that more material is used to construct the facade, which in turn has implications for fire safety? Welcome to the difficult balancing acts that are product design and testing and building regulations.
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I hope you enjoy this month's issue.
 Tony Higgin
Publisher
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Record CAB Pavilion all set
for Ecobuild 2016
Justin Ratcliffe, (CAB Chief Executive)
CAB is looking forward to celebrating its 8th consecutive year at Ecobuild in March 2016 (8th – 10th) with a record 7 member companies stands involved on an Aluminium Pavilion - Stand No. E4040. We will host a lounge area which will act as both a technical information centre and an area where members and their guests can meet.
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This Month's News
Growth could create 1,000s of industry jobs, says Pilkington
The UK’s glass and glazing industry looks set for a period of expansion over the next two years, with firms upping their headcounts and planning further investment in order to take advantage of opportunities in the market, according to research from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited.
The study, which surveyed 318 Pilkington United Kingdom Limited customers across the supply chain – including fabricators, installers and architects – found that two thirds (66 per cent) plan to recruit more staff over the next two years.
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Projects down but value up
– Barbour AB
Overall construction value increased 16% to £74billion in 2015. However this was only held aloft by ‘mega projects’ such as offshore windfarms and river tunnels – i.e. big bucks but not many windows – while the overall number of projects decreased in the year …and the spectre of skill shortages once again threatens to dampen any optimism.
According to the latest Economic & Construction Market Review from Barbour ABI, the number of projects commissioned in 2015 decreased year on year to under 12,000, however the total value was not negatively affected thanks to the increased number of mega projects. This resulted in the average construction project value increasing by 18 per cent to £6.2 million for the year.
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Small builders less busy
- FMB
Workloads for small builders across the country took a downward turn towards the end of last year, the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) latest State of Trade Survey has revealed, partly due to bad weather but also through worries over wider economic uncertainty.
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UK-US partnership leads to smartphone door lock launch
ERA HOME SECURITY is claiming a UK first with a keyless domestic lock that is operated in conjunction with a smartphone.
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Emmegi group acquires Elumatec
Cifin Holding, the Italian owner of the Emmegi Group this month announced the acquisition of Elumatec AG to create a new industry giant with combined sales around 225million Euro.
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