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Contents 

News –4-10 

Deceuninck bond raises cash; G15 the great night out; 

systems atFIT;UKfire alarm; FENSA warning 

Cover Story –12 

Phoenix Doors’ Meridian success 

PVC-U systems –14-16 

Eco friendly house; Renolit app; Dempsey Dyer invests and grows; 

Wilson Windows moves toVeka; Eurocell reaches for the Skyview 

The CAB Column –18-20 

CEO Justin Ratcliffe gives aroundup of 2015; 

Justin Furness on security then and now 

Glass &Structural Glazing –24 

Palmer onconstruction; Saint-Gobain gets ISO 50001; 25 years at Bohle; 

Thermoseal G15 winner;Dudleys at uni; 44 years of the Glassman’s lunch 

Window Hardware –26 

In Lövö with Roto 

NHIC Awards –30 

The window winners 

Products –32-36 

Total customer package; MI Products Qapproved; Roseview publishes anew brochure; 

Sealco accreditation; Hueck sees big demand at the top 

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Comment 

Once again time to wish you all ahappy Christmas and aprosperous 

new year –which, from what Iread, may well be on the cards. 

This time last year I noted that the economy seemed to be 

recovering. And it has not been abad 2015 at all. We have certainly 

found things quite buoyant. As far as next year is concerned whilst 

Palmer is not optimistic about the domestic sector his recent report 

on construction predicts growth through to 2019 of as much as 20%. 

Maybe you PVC fabricators should spend the break sharpening your 

saws and ordering in the aluminium. 

Next year we do have the FIT show tolook forward to. Once again 

at Telford itwill be moving to the NEC from 2017. Personally Ihave 

never liked the NEC.Itisexpensiveand, unless the FIT organisers have 

done some stiff negotiating, that includes the very inconvenient car 

parking arrangements. Even exhibitors can find themselves pushed out 

into the far reaches of the north car park. Not ideal for someone 

carrying heavy samples, boxes ofliterature orunwieldy displays.Whilst 

in the beginning Telford was greeted with agreat deal of doubt Ihave 

to say itwas pretty convenient parking for free right in front of the 

exhibition hall. Perhaps the move signifies growth and is asign of 

success: we shall see. 

With document Qnow under our belts we have to wait to see what 

new regulation might await us in the coming year. Iwas at the Roto 

international press conference last month. Roto was, for the second 

year, trying to get the press behind acampaign totackle, what is 

apparently, arising tide of burglary inGermany. At dinner on the final 

evening there was apanel discussion between Roto technical people 

and trade press editors. Coming from the land of Secured by Design 

PAS24and nowDocument Q, Iconfessed myself puzzled by the whole 

thing. Iasked the person sitting next to me what it was all about. Sabine 

Schneider is astaff journalist on Baumaster aGerman architectural 

magazine.She told me that the German householder is highly focussed 

on energy efficiency and not very concerned about security. 

Irather think that the opposite is true here inthe UK.Triple glazing 

has really not taken off, the government has dropped the idea of zero 

carbon housing, following several years of cranking down Uvalues 

approved document Lseems to have gone into remission and, happily, 

the Green Deal has died adeath. On the other hand with Secured by 

Design the police have involved themselves indomestic security – 

something Roto would love to achieve –and building regulations are 

incorporating PAS24, originallyadoor security standard, into windows 

and everyone is falling over themselves to comply. 

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On the other hand Irecently heard aninterview with an 'expert' 

who reckoned that, because of climate change, wewould be doing 

away with gas as an energy source in the future.When the interviewer 

asked “What about domestic boilers?” there was no clear answer. 

Look out for the regulations; no one can accuse the bureaucrats who 

dream up this stuff of thinking things through. In The Island Race 

Churchill wrote that after the Romans left, for hundreds of years the 

British were 'cold and unwashed'. 

Have ahappy Christmas –and here's to 2016. 

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NEWS 

Bond’s big boom 

Deceuninck NV, the parent of 

Deceuninck UK, has issued aretail 

bond to raise funds for working capital, 

capital expenditure, organic growth, 

growth by means of takeovers and 

repayment and further reduction of 

credit agreements. 

According to Deceuninck CEO Tom 

Debusschere itisaresounding success. 

He says: “We are delighted with the 

major interest and confidence of 

investors in Deceuninck. After just one 

day the issue was subscribed at 175%.” 

Roy Frost, Deceuninck MD for the 

UK, says: “Investors like what 

Deceuninck is doing. In the UK we’ve 

invested in innovative, pretty products 

that give customers the edge,incolour, 

quality, service and support for 

customers to help them build their 

business.” 

Menwhile the company has anounced 

arcord performance for September and 

October. 

Deceuninck’s customers’ September 

sales were the best since 2005 despite a 

softer than expected UK window 

market and Deceuninck has declared its 

best October since 2005. 

Singling out Deceuninck UK as one of 

the top performers in Deceuninck plc’s 

first half 2015 report, the group 

attributed the UK’s strong performance 

to investment in new products. 

Roy Frost 

Deceuninck UK’s latest product, the 

new sliding patio Slider24, achieves 

ClassA4 air permeability with arating of 

600Pa, Class E8A water permeability 

with arating of 450Pa and ClassA3 wind 

resistance with a rating of 1200Pa. It 

achievesPAS24 security and an A+ door 

set energy rating, and deceuninck keeps 

26 colourways in stock with all matching 

trims, cills and ancillaries. ❐ 

When the 

industry gathered 

to honour the top 

achievers in the 

G15 awards and 

gala dinner on 

November 27, 

everyone agreed 

it was one of the 

best years yet. 

An audience of 

more than 600 applauded the winners for anarray of products and 

initiatives. 

OrganiserTony Higgin says:“It was the best year to date for so 

many reasons. Every single winner showed what amilestone 2015 

really has been for the industry –and the buzz in the hall 

throughout the event left no doubt that everyone agreed.” 

Among those with most the celebrate were two double winners – 

Saint-Gobain Glass UK taking home the trophy for glass company 

of the year as well as the Derek BonnardAward for excellence 

marking Saint-Gobain’s 350th anniversary, andThermoseal Group 

winning both for training and development and component 

supplier of the year. ❐ 

PVC-U there! 

More than a dozen PVC-U and 

aluminium systems producers are 

showing at The FIT Show when it 

opens on April 12th, 13th and 14th 

next year,the biggest gathering of such 

companies for adecade. 

With many of the industry’s 

established stalwarts exhibiting there 

are also one or two newer names 

joining the throng and all are claiming 

something new on offer, including 

brand new systems. However, all are 

keeping their big items under wraps for 

the time being. 

FIT Show managing director Paul 

Godwin says: “This is the most 

impressive gathering of such companies 

for probably 10years.There has been a 

significant rationalisation of the systems 

companies since the ‘80s and ‘90s but 

the dozen plus systems companies 

exhibiting at next year’s FIT Show isthe 

best turnout for adecade 

“That these companies are investing 

millions of pounds in design, 

development, new machinery and 

tooling at this time is great news for all 

of us. It shows great faith in the futureof 

the industry. 

“Many of these companies are 

showing brand new systems so 

fabricators and installers looking at 

additional or alternative systems can 

use the opportunity to compare most 

of the major brands, under the same 

roof.” 

Companies exhibiting so far include: 

Deceuninck; Duraflex; Eclectic; Eurocell; 

Ikon; Liniar; Profile 22; Rehau; Selecta; 

Spectus; Swish; Synseal and Veka. ❐ 

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NEWS 

Fire alarm inUK Apeeringly so! 

The new chairman of the UK’s largest 

fire door certification scheme has 

sounded a stark warning about fire 

safety in UK buildings. 

David Oldfield, head of joinery at 

Arnold Laver, has been voted as 

chairman of the BWF-Certifire Scheme. 

He replaces David Paxton, technical 

director at Premdor. 

David Oldfield said that safety had 

seen major breakthroughs in the last few 

years thanks to the overall improvement 

and simplification of third-party 

certification of fire doors and the work 

of the Fire Door Inspection Scheme 

(FDIS). However, he was very worried 

still about a culture of complacency 

among those responsible for specifying, 

installing and maintaining passive fire 

protection measures such as fire doors. 

In particular, he pointed to recent 

research by FDIS which discovered that 

61% of fire doors inspected had 

problems with fire orsmoke seals, and 

fines for breaches of the Regulatory 

Reform (Fire Safety) Order which 

included fire door failures had reached 

almost £1m this year.The ’75 facts about 

fire’ produced by the BWF-Certifire 

Scheme for this year’s Fire Door Safety 

Week also showed adossier of safety 

failures across the country. 

David Oldfield says: “The scale of the 

problem is huge and appears to affect 

every sector and every type of building 

we use,work and live in.The state of the 

nation’s fire doors is a borderline 

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David Oldfield 

national crisis. 

“The fire door industry and its close 

partners across construction and fire 

safety services need to continue to 

work together to ensure critical 

messages about fire door safety reach 

our customers, but also echo in the 

corridors of power –change needs to 

be driven from the top. 

“The message is simple: ensure the 

right product is specified and installed 

correctly, and that means athird-party 

certificated product. Anything less is 

frankly an unnecessary and 

unacceptable risk.” ❐ 

Criminals are 

telephoning 

FENSA 

registered 

installers 

claiming to be 

from FENSA, and 

asking for their 

bank card details. 

They are 

claiming that this information is required so that FENSA can 

refund installers monies that it owes them. They tell installers that 

FENSA has sent out aletter about refunds and that they are 

following up on this letter. 

AFENSA spokesman says that the organisation will never contact 

installers asking for their bank account or card information –and is 

not in the process of refunding monies to any registered 

businesses. FENSA has not sent out any letters about refunds. 

He continues: "If an installation company has been telephoned in 

this way they should contact the police by dialling 101 and give this 

crime number: NFRC151101236514. They should also report itto 

FENSA." ❐ 

Everybody loves the new Lumi 

window system from Apeer –this 

was the overwhelming message the 

exhibition team received during the 

Grand Designs exhibition in 

Birmingham at the beginning of 

October. 

“Even before the show opened we 

had the other exhibitors asking what 

we are all about,” says marketing 

manager Linda Tomb.“Apparently, even 

during the build our guys were 

constantly being asked about our 

windows. 

“The show was almost too busy for 

our liking –wedidn’t stop until Sunday 

afternoon. It was very enjoyable and the 

product has had a terrific second 

launch.” 

Many visitors also showed keen 

interest in the black door, which was 

also displayed onthe stand, with many 

saying that they would upgrade their 

front doors first, then return to the 

windows later.The bifold was also well 

received as a separate product for 

renovations. 

Tomb says: “The show felt much 

busier than last year, and people loved 

Lumi. Lots of people came on to the 

stand in the morning, walked round, and 

came back later for asecond and third 

look in the afternoon. 

“We are now swamped with quotes 

and leads, with projects coming from 

across the UK –fromTruroinCornwall, 

to the north of Scotland, with many 

moreinbetween.We have rebooked for 

next year,which is afive-day show!” ❐ 

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NEWS 

Realities &future Welcome, 

inspector 

A R 

luK took part in a live panel 

ISA (Rushworth Inspection 

discussion at the inaugural Building 

Services &Auditing) is the name of 

Live conference, held on 26th 

anew inspections subsidiary company 

November. The conference has been 

set up by the Glass and Glazing 

hailed asuccess with over 300 people 

Federation (GGF Group). RISA will 

attending the all-day event in 

initially undertake inspections and 

Bishopsgate,London. 

The panel discussion, ‘BIM: Practical 

Realities and the Future of BIM’ saw 

headline sponsor,AluK, and its national 

auditing work within the replacement 

glazing sector and it will be taking over 

all FENSA’s inspections from February 

2016. 

architectural manager, Graham Roche 

Nigel Rees, GGF group chief 

discuss various topics around BIM, 

executive and a RISA director says: 

sharing the company’s experience as 

“This substantial investment by the 

well as the challenges and opportunities 

GGF Group in this new business 

BIM adoption presents to 

manufacturers. The other panellists Graham Roche, Aluk 

involved were Stephen Holmes of 

Fosters +Partners, Rahul Shah of Lend develop their supply chains. We as a 

Lease Europe and Richard Waterhouse manufacturer have been keen to share 

of RIBA Enterprises. 

our experiences with our direct 

The debate covered many pertinent customers and provide the required 

themes such as the barriers to adoption, support.” 

including legal and copyright issues and “We are presenting workshops to 

the level of knowledge in the supply our approved fabricators and installers 

chain.The challenge the industry faces in in the first quarter of 2016,leading up to 

terms of the cultural and mind-set the government deadline.Inaddition,we 

changes required was also emphasised. aim to develop our involvement further 

Graham Roche,AluK, says: “Although by becoming more involved with 

there isadisparity in the uptake ofBIM working groups and help define future 

within different sectors in the industry, it progress. We are also keen to help 

was interesting to hear from the other secure the industry’s future by 

panellists of their willingness to push continuing our work with universities 

BIM forward by cascading their presenting lectures to students working 

knowledge and experience to help in the built environment.” ❐ 

Nigel Reece 

Business Micros continues to 

strengthen its technical resource 

team with the appointment of 

Kevan Howarth as support 

technician. 

The team is expanding fast as 

Business Micros invests in the 

resources necessary to meet 

strong customer demand after a 

record year of sales. 

Howarth joins James Hunt and 

Phil McCabe,who were 

appointed atthe start of2015. 

This brings the technical 

resource team to 11. 

The job is to provide specialist 

advice to customers online and 

on the phone on arange of 

manufacturing and pricing queries.Also to help customers who 

want to add new modules to get maximum advantage from their 

software. 

Business Micros has extended its Newton Le Willows sales office to 

accommodate all the new staff and to ensure that it has capacity 

for even more new recruits as it continues to expand. ❐ 

presents an extremely exciting 

opportunity. There will be benefits to 

window and door installers because of 

better control of inspections costs in 

the coming years which should keep 

future price increases at a minimum. 

Installers will see no change in the 

FENSA inspections and processes and 

most will have the same inspector as 

currently.” 

“Weexpect RISA will quicklybecome 

amajor contributor to the whole GGF 

Group,” adds Rees. 

RISA will be based in the GGF Group 

building in London SE1. ❐ 

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NEWS 

Business day out Efficiently 

More than 50 companies 

attended Network Veka's recent 

Business Centre event at The 

National Motorcycle Museum in 

Solihull. 

Visitors included existing members 

of Network Veka and representatives 

from companies interested in finding 

out more about the organisation.The 

day included a'mini exhibition' 

featuring more than 20 stands from 

some of Network Veka's affiliate 

partners. 

Network Veka MD John Ogilvie 

says: “We were delighted to see so 

many attendees at the business 

centre event and we've had lots of 

really positive feedback.Visitors 

heard presentations from Shermin 

Finance, HAS Resolution services, 

The Vocational College and our 

marketing team, who presented our 

upcoming consumer campaign. 

“This was agreat opportunity to 

make sure that member companies 

are squeezing every last drop out of 

their membership.Weare constantly 

updating all the benefits and 

available services, so it's important 

that wemake sure members know of 

everything that's available to them. It 

also gave us achance to invite 

John Ogilvie 

prospective members along and 

show them all the support services 

they could be taking advantage of. 

“Our raffle was also agreat 

success, and I'm thrilled to report 

that weraised over £700 for The 

Encephalitis Society.Wewere able to 

offer some great prizes thanks to the 

generosity of our affiliate partners, 

including the 'star prize' of a32inch 

TV from UK Fasteners which was 

won byGraeme Pritt of The 

Window Outlet.” ❐ 

awarded 

The Veka UK Group, has been 

presented with a prestigious 

regional business award at the 

EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing 

Awards. 

The Burnley-based company won the 

Business Efficiency award, having been 

singledout as the 'manufacturer that has 

most successfully brought in new 

operating practices to boost 

productivity and business performance'. 

Dave Jones, managing director of the 

Veka UK Group, says: “This award 

recognises our team’s hard work and 

Lumi, the window and 

door system 

developed by Apeer, 

has won the best new 

product category at 

the GAwards. 

The judges declared 

Lumi to be ‘a product 

that truly reinvents 

the window’. 

“The weeks waiting 

for the evening of the 

GAwards have been 

extraordinary,”says 

Asa McGillian, managing director of Apeer and the driving force 

behind the Lumi system.“Being declared the winner of the best 

new product category atthe GAwards is wonderful and one of 

those key moments that you hope for when you are doing 

something new; it’s confirmation from others that what you are 

doing is right.” 

Lumi is anew range ofcustomisable,matching frameless windows 

and bi-folding, patio and residential doors.The key toLumi’s 

aesthetics, performance and strength are the triple glazed units 

that are bonded to an internal core ofhigh-strength glass 

reinforced plastic (GRP) frames, the external pane of which offers 

uninterrupted,edge-to-edge glazing. ❐ 

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dedication, especially in relation to our 

on-site mixing plant. This facility is the 

most technically-advanced mixing plant 

in the UK and it has been designed with 

future expansion in mind. It has a 

potential capacity of 72,000 tonnes and 

means that we are able to offer atruly 

scalable service. We can grow 

indefinitely asour loyal customer base 

continues to expand, and mixing our 

own raw materials on site means we 

have even greater control over the 

quality of our products.” ❐ 




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Doorway to success 

Six months ago Phoenix Doors, part ofMASCO UK Window Group,launched its luxury 

double-rebated composite door –Meridian. Haydon Statham,sales director,reports on the 

marketplace reaction to their ‘game-changing’ product and how itwill help to grow sales 

for their customers 

Looking back on 2015 –and it’s fair to 

Lsay myview will probably beshared 

by manyothers–itwas astrange year, full 

of ups and downs and unpredictability. 

When we thought we’d be quiet, we were 

busy – and then the opposite would 

happen. 

That said, business was still up on the 

previous 12 months due to buoyant 

sales across our entire composite door 

range and an influx of new customers 

towards the end of the year. 

Panels still relevant 

PVC door panels are holding steady 

thanks to their loyal following. Panels still 

have their place and while the demand 

exists for this long-established product, 

we will continue to offer it as part ofour 

comprehensive portfolio for the retail 

replacement entrance door market. 

Punctuating the spasmodic trading 

conditions of the last 12 months was the 

launch of our high-performance Meridian 

door, which has been very well-received 

by our customers. Its presence in 

showrooms nationally is really starting to build 

momentum now and we’re expecting sales of this 70mm 

“We’re already 

manufacturing 

up to five 

Meridians a 

day, and this 

figure is 

growing” 

premium composite door to 

increase steadily in 2016. 

So what makes it so special? 

Offering the highest specifications 

in security and A-rated thermalefficiency, 

the Meridian door has 

a double-rebate with triple 

weatherseals and 50mm tripleglazing 

that delivers outstanding 

weather, energy and acoustic 

performance. It is manufactured 

to achieve Secured by Design as 

standard and is fitted with a 

superior secure multi-locking 

system. 

Thermally efficient 

It’s innovative too, having auvalue 

as low as 1.0. To further 

underpin the Meridian door’s 

credentials as a truly industryleading 

product, tests have shown 

it is 19% more thermally-efficient 

than a 48mm solid timber core 

composite door and 17% more 

thermally-efficient than a44mm 

traditional timber panelled door. These sustainable and 

proven credentials are backed up by extensive tests and 

add to the product’s overall appeal to discerning 

consumers atwhom this product is aimed. 

Tree sponsors 

Meridian takes its name from the Meridian Wood that 

backs onto our composite door manufacturing facility at 

Bluntisham in Cambridgeshire. As supporters of the 

Woodland Trust we sponsor atree-planting scheme at the 

site, demonstrating our environmental commitment to 

preserve and protect it for future generations to enjoy. 

Yes, it’s amore expensive niche product, but wehave 

been pleasantly surprised at the response. This niche is 

much bigger than we thought! We’re already 

manufacturing up to five Meridians aday,and this figure 

is growing. 

As the economy continues to strengthen, property 

owners are feeling more confident and with more money 

in their pockets, they are prepared to splash out on 

improving their homes. That includes composite doors, 

which offer the all-important elements of aesthetics, 

security and thermal efficiency that enhance and protect 

the home. ❐ 

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PVC-U SYSTEMS 

PVC-U: Eco-kay! Renolit Exfol app 

Joand Andy Thompson were resigned 

to being lifelong renters. When the 

opportunity to build their own house in 

South Lincolnshire arose they were 

determined to make it an eco house 

with no utility bills. 

To do this they briefed architect Dr 

Jerry Harrall a multi award winning 

designer of eco-friendly developments. 

Achartered architect, developer and 

independent researcher, he has 

accumulated 14 years of first-hand 

experience designing, building, living, 

working in and monitoring naturally 

heated, naturally ventilated buildings. He 

has now designed 14 buildings that hold 

UK’s highest energy performance 

certificates, as well as the seven lowest 

air pressure tests on record. 

“Our main objective was to build an 

eco-friendly home with no utility bills – 

exactly as we had been living in 

previously,” says Andy Thompson. “The 

weakest area of ahouse is traditionally 

the windows, as this is where most of 

the heat is lost. Most standard house 

builders will usually get U-values of 

around 1.7W/m 2 K–our aim was to get 

below 1.0W/m 2 K. 

“We did look at timber as an option, 

but we had seen it used in other 

developments where ithad warped and 

had problems with the seals. So, aswe 

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to risk it. 

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“Aluminum was just too expensive 

and not at all energy efficient. So really, 

we were set on having PVC-U.Wefound 

alocal Liniar installer, Bob Mills, who 

could help us achieve our objectives.” 

The windows comprised Liniar 

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low emissivity film on the inside and 

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Veka's supply chain director Shane 

Gray, and his wife, production 

plannerYvonne Gray, are part ofa 

team that has just set anew 

British and European record with 

their Flyball team 'WOW 

Wonderdogs'. 

Flyball is afast-paced dog sport 

that sees the animals race over a 

number of hurdles, to reach a 

spring-loaded box which releases a 

tennis ball that must be brought 

back to the start.Teams of four 

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have all dogs cross the finish line,without error, wins the heat. 

The family-based team were thrilled to recently break the current 

European record with an incredibly fast time of 15.74 seconds. 

Gray says:“Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Our 

team has been getting better and better over the years and weare 

delighted to have become the British and European record 

holders. “There have been afew 'firsts' for Wonderdogs this year: 

in August, we ran in the first British race that ended with both 

teams finishing with sub-16 second times.” ❐ 

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Renolit has launched the Exfol app for 

iPads. It says that the app isthe easy 

way todiscover Renolit Exfol exterior 

film range of alarge selection of colours 

and woodgrains. 

It claims that with the Renolit Exfol 

app i8t it is simple for the user to 

configure a window by combining 

different window options with any 

colour or woodgrain design.This enables 

the user to visualise their specific 

window projects. 

Available in English and German the 

app includes an animated quick start 

guide, and 'forward' and 'backwards' 

buttons to makeusing the configuration 

tool straightforward. 

To use the app, select the required 

range tab (metallics, woodgrains, or 

colours) and spin the wheel of samples 

until the desired swatch extends out. 

Then drag and drop it on to the window 

profile section. Youcan further select 

the windowstyle,rotate between inside 

or outside perspective, and change the 

wall colour. Saveyour windowdesign to 

favourites, compare different 

configurations, then email acopy orlink 

to sample ordering (requires wi-fi 

connection). 

To download the Renolit Exfol appfor 

free from the app store search for 

Renolit Exfol or follow the link from: 

www.renolit.com/exterior. The App will 

also become accessible foreveryone via 

Renolit’s web site during 2016. ❐ 

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PVC-U SYSTEMS 

Growth for investment 

Following a record year in 

which Dempsey Dyer is 

due to break £9m turnover for 

the first time in its 38 year 

history, the Yorkshire based 

PVC-U and timber fabricator 

has invested £100k in new 

machinery. 

The investment includes 

new corner cleaners from 

Urban. 

Managing director Peter 

Dyer says: “Our financial year 

end (March 2016) looks set to 

be one of our strongest ever, 

with the PVC-U and timber 

divisions forecast to deliver 

record sales of over £6.5m and 

£3m respectively. Wewant to 

really put our foot on the gas Peter Dyer 

and continue this growth 

throughout 2016, so have decided to make investments 

right the way across the business.The new machinery is 

just the first of manyimprovements we plan to implement 

over the coming months.” 

In 2016, Dempsey Dyer will be 

implementing a controlled 

expansion of its 64,000sq ft 

facility, enabling an increase 

productivity and satisfy the 

record order book. 

Dyer says: “We’ve already 

introduced a split shift in the 

timber factory and there are 

plans afoot to further increase 

the manufacturing output. Next 

year will also see the launch of 

new products, ensuring we 

remain at the cutting edge of the 

continually evolving windowand 

door marketplace.” 

Established in 1977, Dempsey 

Dyer offers a comprehensive 

selection of PVC-U and timber 

windows, doors and 

conservatories.uPVC frames are 

made with the Deceuninck 2500 and its 2800 systems and 

are available in a wide choice of colours, including 

Deceuninck’s newly launched Heritage colour range. ❐ 

www.dempseydyer.co.uk 

Loughborough-based Wilson Windows 

has recently switched its supplier toThe 

Veka UK Group after 26 years with its 

previous systems company. 

Dale Wilson, director at the family firm 

says:“It is the best decision we've ever 

made.” 

The company, established in 1984 by 

Dale's father Michael, is now co-directed 

by husband-and-wife team Dale and 

Karen Wilson.Their son Callum joined 

recently. 

“It was Karen that suggested we extend 

our offering with anew window option,” 

says Wilson.“There are numerous 

companies within our target area that 

were stocking the same systems as us. 

We wanted to differentiate ourselves 

and widen our audience in the process. 

“Over time,we'd become disillusioned 

with our previous supplier.The support promised in their promotional materials never seemed to 

materialise; when systems changed, no training was provided and if issues arose as aresult, they did 

everything possible to distance themselves. 

“I have acontact at Glazerite –which now fabricates our windows –who invited us to view someVeka 

systems, and we've not looked back since.There's abetter product range than with our previous 

supplier,and that's already been reflected inanincreased uptake since we made the move.Atthe 

moment we're booking in jobs for three month's time –agreat start toour relationship withVeka. 

We couldn't be happier.” ❐ 

www.networkveka.co.uk/trade 


PVC-U SYSTEMS 

Coming up roses Twopods in asky 

Roseview Windows has improved its 

product offering with the launch of 

an exclusive range of premium quality 

window furniture.The furniture includes 

a bespoke cam catch, cam locks and 

travel restrictors, and is exclusively 

available on the Ultimate Rose, 

Roseview’s award-winning sash window. 

Managing director, Willie Kerr says: 

“The new furniture was acollaborative 

project between our R&D team and one 

of the UK’s leading hardware 

manufacturers and has significantly 

raised the bar in terms of aesthetics, 

quality, and performance. Most PVC-U 

sash windows use the same hardware 

you find on a timber window and it 

doesn’t quite meet the necessary 

requirements. Our new furniture onthe 

other hand has been specifically 

designed for aPVC-U frame.” 

The new hardware features the ‘R’ 

from the Rose Collection brand and is 

available in five colours –gold, bronze, 

chrome, antique black and the hugely 

popular pewter. “The hardware is 

exclusive toRoseview sowill give our 

customers yet another advantage over 

the competition,” Says Kerr. 

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Willie Kerr 

Incorporating full mechanical joints 

and Roseview’s exclusive run-through 

sash horn, the Ultimate Rose is 

considered by many inthe industry to 

be one of the best PVC-U sash 

windows on the market. The product 

has been accepted in numerous 

conservation areas and won new 

product of the year award atthe G-13 

Awards. 

The Rose Collection also includes the 

Heritage Rose,which like the Ultimate 

Rose is also based on the Rehau 

Heritage system, and the Charisma 

Rose, which is based on the Eurocell 

Charisma system. ❐ 

ww.roseview.co.uk 

Chigwell Window Centre has 

installed aWegoma Supercut 5 

which it claims has increased 

output bymore than 400%. 

According to Wegoma, the 

Supercut 5machining centre 

has been custom designed for 

the UK and Irish window 

industry. 

Sunny Singh –one of the 

founders says: “We were inthe 

process of purchasing machinery 

but we couldn’t find amachining 

centre that would do exactly what we wanted it to. One of our 

other suppliers suggested the Supercut so we got incontact with 

Wegoma. 

“The Wegoma guys were fantastic.They spent two weeks on site 

during the installation, which only took four weeks in total. It was a 

very smooth process and led to an easy transition from our 

previous system tothe new one.We couldn’t believe the 

immediate results.” ❐ 

Building upon the market-leading 

success of the Skypod range of 

skylights, Eurocell has announced its 

latest model – the SkypodSQ. This 

square skylight presents perfectly 

balanced sight lines and,due to its simple 

but ingenious four-hip design, lets in 

more natural light than conventional 

designs of equivalent surface area. 

Designed with the installer in mind, 

SkypodSQ can be fitted quickly and 

accurately because there are no mitring 

or awkward angles to cut – just 

assemble and screw into place using the 

pre-drilled screw holes. 

Skypod’s success in the market is due 

in no small part toits good looks and 

aesthetics especially when compared to 

other PVC-U systems. Plus, it offers 

better value for money than aluminium 

alternatives. Its contemporary design 

means that Skypod is the most effective 

means of boosting headroom and 

volume, while welcoming extra natural 

light into otherwise drab flat-roofed 

rooms. 

As with all Skypod products, 

SkypodSQ is available in the full colour 

range of anthracite grey,moondust grey, 

golden oak, rosewood and white –with 

awhite interior finish as standard. A 

further 30 colour options can be made 

to order in just three weeks. 

Skypod has a fixed 20-degree roof 

pitch and is supplied with self-cleaning, 

temperature controlled glass in blue, 

neutral, bronze and clear as standard, 

with aU-value of 1.0W/m²K achievable. ❐ 

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ALUMINIUM –CAB’S YEAR 

Future retrospect 

CAB chief executive, Justin Ratcliffe, 

looks back over the association’s 21st 

anniversary year 

In our 21st anniversary year we have celebrated our 

busiest ever 12 month period. During this time our 

sector has continued to grow,with the latest Construction 

Products Association figures forecasting arate of3.6% for 

2015 and 3.8% in 2016. Our own CAB State of the 

Market Survey for Q3, 2015 shows 75% of respondents, 

on balance, are anticipating sales will rise over the next 

year and virtually every CAB member respondent is 

anticipating greater capital expenditure across arange of 

metrics year-on-year. Encouragingly, 37% of members 

stated that there were no constraints on activity over the 

next 12 months. 

Increasing UK profile 

The CAB board is constantly challenging the staff team 

to add value for membership and appeal to the widest 

possible audience within the association. Our industry 

leadership remains imperative and is highlighted by an 

expanding annual technical conference and a leading 

contractual awareness programme. Whilst we have a 

significant role to playinrepresenting membersinEurope, 

we also have to increase our profile in the UK and 

highlight the benefits of our 21st century material to 

current and future specifiers and users.We were delighted 

to join with FAECF to organise a jointly branded 

programme entitled Facades Evolution at the inaugural 

Vision exhibition at Olympia in June. 

We have been particularly encouraged by the influx this 

year of awide range of new members, from start-ups to 

major international brands from across the aluminium in 

building supply chain. Many have been attracted by our 

extensive and well supported events programme that has 

again seen leading architects and specifiers present at an 

Abusy CAB Pavilion at Ecobuild 2015 

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CAB CEO Justin Ratcliffe addresses the 2015 

technical conference 

interesting variety of venues in Birmingham, 

Huddersfield, Liverpool, London and Loughborough. In 

addition we created a 115m 2 CAB Pavilion stand at 

Ecobuild 2015 in partnership with organisers UBM, 

which was supported by five member company stands. 

In 2016, we plan to have at least seven member 

companies involved on the Pavilion which is only available 

to CAB members. It will also be promoted as part ofthe 

global show marketing programme, therefore maximising 

exposure. In 2015 Ecobuild attracted 40,594 visitors of 

whom 4,267 defined building completion as their main 

interest with the figures for windows and doors at2,735 

and cladding systems at 2,628. In addition, 96% of the top 

25 UK architectural practices attended the show and also 

84% of the top 25 contractors and housebuilders. 

Our 2015 programme which included our annual 

technical conference and new marketing mini-conferences 

aimed to provide outstanding learning opportunities, 

which over the last 18 months or so we have recorded on 

vox pop videos and uploaded to ourYouTube channel. 

Our 21st anniversary was atime to reflect but also one 

to look into the future and the need to educate the next 

generation of customers about our material and sector.To 

this end, we became involved in the Your Green Future 

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ALUMINIUM –CAB’S YEAR 

CAB members at the regional members' meeting,The Crypt,Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool in 

March 2015 

series of exhibitions and discussions across the SouthWest 

and West Midlands attended by 1500+ young people aged 

14 -19 yearsold and where we exhibited alongside the likes 

of Skanska and Mott McDonald. This has been an 

excellent opportunity to discuss aluminium’s 

sustainability credentials and its vital role in 21st century 

construction. We have encouraged other young people in 

our sector by sponsoring the tectonics prizes for students 

at the department of architecture and built environment, 

University of Nottingham. 

Demand for training 

We are certainly aware of member companies increasing 

their staff numbers to meet rising demand. As an 

association we see this leading to an increase in demand 

for training which will include areas such as health and 

safety and also contractual awareness. A number of 

specialist contractors have also recently reported skills 

shortages as being the worst for 14 years. 

Our CAB contractual awareness seminars (ongoing in 

2016) have been well attended by fabricators across the 

UK. Presented by Geraldine Fleming,executive director, 

Justin Ratcliffe, CAB ceo,highlighting the 

sustainable benefits of aluminium to school 

children at aYour Green Future event at Bristol 

Knowles, the seminars have been able to resolve anumber 

of member queries and also suggest new and improved 

internal processes for companies to be better prepared in 

the future. Members have used the opportunity to bring 

the pre and post contract team together to highlight best 

practice and share concerns with an expert from aglobal 

leader in construction disputes. 

In 2016, it is planned to host 5-7 seminars in the 

Midlands and North, considering areas such as 10 top 

contractual nightmares, checking contracts, pre and post 

contract awareness and JCT contracts. Inaddition, it is 

planned to host at least a couple of health and safety 

seminars looking at legislation and application. ❐ 

Geraldine Fleming, executive director,Knowles 

presenting aCAB contractual awarness seminar. 

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CAB’s marketing forums will continue into 2016 with a 

number of topical speakers. 

If you would like your business to receive leading edge 

technical and marketing support and benefit from our high 

profile events and training programmes, then please see 

further details at: www.c-a-b.org.uk/about-cab/why-join/ 

or contact the CAB office tel: 01453 828851 

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ALUMINIUM –THE 

COLUMN 

Civil war security 

Ispent some of my formative years growing up in a 

characterful Cotswold cottage that featured several 

architectural quirks. We won’t go into the single glazed 

windows that regularly iced-up on the inside in winter, nor 

the downstairs loo come to that, but I remember the 

imposing front door well. It was what Ican best describe 

as a solid oak bi-fold featuring cast iron studwork. 

Although the cottage was small, for some reason the front 

door opening was larger than normal and the door, 

reputed to date from the 17th century, could be opened 

halfway to afew feet wide before opening fully. The story 

goes that the door dated from the time of the English civil 

war when you had to be abit careful about who you let in 

when they came knocking. The story was further 

embellished on the basis that anearby road was called 

Gunhouse Lane and said by some local wags to be the 

location of one of Cromwell’s armouries. Perhaps this was 

all the fanciful work of acreative estate agent, but an 

interesting tale nevertheless. 

To pass the PAS24... 

Iwondered to myself recently how that front door would 

perform in aPAS 24 test. One thing is for sure, it would 

perform much better than the back door of the cottage, 

which was areal case of sublime to ridiculous. Presumably 

dating from the 1970s, the back door was woefully 

inadequate in the security department, and while the large 

clear glazed panel provided valuable daylight for the galley 

kitchen beyond, it did make manipulating the lock 

thumbturn through the letter box much easier. While this 

saved us from being locked out on afew occasions with the 

judicious use of abent bucket handle, it was no joke that 

we were burgled this very same way. Fortunately we didn’t 

have much worth stealing and no one was at home at the 

time, but it was an unpleasant experience. 

Property crime decline 

It is ironic that apparently we did not think of security in 

the 1970s as much as our forefathers did in the 1670s, but 

Iguess it comes down to the level of threat. The most 

recent crime statistics for 2014 to 2015 from the Crime 

Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) show marked 

reductions in property crime since peak levels in the 

1990s. The CSEW indicates that, while there have been 

long-term declines across most types of property crime, 

the falls have been pronounced in vehicle-related theft, 

domestic burglary and criminal damage. There are many 

theories as to why property crime has fallen but there is 

some evidence that improved household security is a 

factor, with increases in the use of window locks and dead 

locks, for example. It is to be hoped that the introduction 

of Part Q1 for new dwellings can be shown to contribute 

further to this trend. With CAB members, we have put 

considerable effort into getting to grips with Part Q1 and 

clarifying the requirements, as well as contributing to the 

revision of PAS 24 under way. We are aiming to publish 

our first set of AD QFAQs early in 2016 to provide further 

timely advice to members. ❐ 

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Justin Furness 

CAB technical director Justin Furness addressing 

delgates atthe CAB 2015 technical conference 

“The story goes that the door 

dated from the time of the English 

Civil War when you had to be a 

bit careful about who you let in 

when they came knocking...” 

For further information on CAB and its activities –contact 

Julie Harley on 01453 828851 or email 

julie.harley@c-a-b.org.uk 

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Construction rise Entrance 

for style 

F S 

ollowing two years of growth, the 

chüco UK is now offering products 

picturelooks positiveto2019 forthe 

from German door panel specialist, 

commercial glazing market according to 

latest Palmer report. 

The recently published 2015 report 

shows an increase of 10% in volume 

Adeco, alongtime supplier to Schüco 

customers in other European countries. 

This option will give UKclients agreatly 

improved choice of stylish, high-end 

terms between 2012 and 2014, with the 

design options for Schüco entrance 

market expanding in almost all product 

doors. 

categories. 

Constructed from aluminium,Adeco’s 

Windows, representing over 50% of 

product portfolio includes modern, 

the total market, showed a12% volume 

rise, and only shopfronts showed a 

decline in volume (of 2%, and this was apartment blocks are looking at overall 

contemporary designs as well as more 

traditional styles. 

Adeco offers three panel types –infill, 

actually accompanied by a12% rise in net growth of just 4%, as new single sided leaf enclosing and double 

value terms). 

government policies on buying and 

The difference in volume and value 

growth observed in the 2013 report 

continues. Value growth from 2012 to 

selling high value properties come into 

effect. Education is forecast to grow,by 

22%, in spite of continuing public sector 

2014 is reported at 29%, with all cuts, thanks to private funding of school 

categories showing important increases. 

Palmer expects afurther 20% rise of 

the market to 2019, as a result of a 

growing wider economy, as the chart 

shows. 

Important growth in two ofthe four 

biggest industry sectors for commercial 

glazing products – commercial offices 

and apartment blocks -and, to alesser 

extent, in the most important sector 

education, helped to drivethe expansion 

and university buildings. 

Entrance doors, the second biggest 

product category, have shown, and will 

continue to show, growth rather below 

the market, perhaps due to the fact that 

this product tends to be rely more on 

slightly less buoyant sectors such as 

education and retail. 

Aluminium continues to be by far the 

most important frame material, and in 

fact increased its market share over the 

of the last two years. Indeed, it’s time period to 81%. Although 

unsurprising that curtain walling, with 

35% of its market in office buildings, was 

the fastest growing product (13.4%). 

Looking forward, different industry 

aluminium/ timber composites showed 

an even higher, 46%, rise over the two 

years, at 5% of the market they don’t 

look to be troubling the leader any time 

sectors polarise somewhat: glazing soon.The aluminium window market is 

products in commercial offices will at ahistoric level, and will actually reach 

continue to rocket up by 39% to 2019 as 

business investment, employment and 

an all-time high by 2019 of 1.74m 

frames. ❐ 

the wider economy grow, while www.palmermarketresearch.co.uk 

Saint-Gobain Glass 

UK has gained ISO 

50001, energy 

management systems, 

an international 

standard that outlines 

energy management 

practices that are 

considered to be the 

best globally and one 

of the highest 

environmental 

standards. 

Steve Severs, managing director Saint-Gobain Glass Industry UK 

says:“To becertified to ISO 50001 underlines our collective desire 

to be an efficient, responsible and sustainable consumer of 

resources.The path of energy reduction and efficient usage is a 

journey without end as we perpetually seek to improveupon our 

current standing.” ❐ 

ww.saint-gobain-glass.com 

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sided leaf enclosing. These are 

combined with purpose-designed 

Schüco profiles in frame depths that 

range from 65 mm to 90 mm depending 

upon the configuration. 

Schüco doors fitted with Adeco 

panels take all standard Schüco fittings 

including handles, hinges and locks. The 

result is avery distinctive door which is 

both highly insulated and extremely 

secure. 

A wide choice of RAL colours is 

available and customers have the option 

of specifying different colours on the 

outside and the inside of the doors. 

State-of-the-art NC technology and 

advanced surface coating systems 

ensure that the colours and finishes are 

bright and will be particularly hardwearing. 

❐ 

www.schueco.com 

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GLASS &STRUCTURAL GLAZING 

Asmooth 

coating 

Saint-Gobain Glass has introduced 

SGG Cool-Lite SKN 176 a high 

specification solar control coating 

which can be combined with additional 

safety and acoustic performance when 

laminated with its existing SGG Stadip 

range. 

SGG Cool-Lite SKN 176 is the result 

of Saint-Gobain Glass’ continuing 

development of new and innovative 

coatings to help meet the ever 

increasing demands of the commercial 

market, in this case by bringing together 

many different performance benefits in 

asingle product combination. 

“Architects and specifiers are already 

familiar with the advanced properties of 

the SGG Cool-Lite and SGG Stadip 

ranges,” saysAdrian Adams, commercial 

market manager at Saint-Gobain Glass. 

“This new combination opens up a 

whole range of possible additional 

applications by giving designers and 

architects the ability of bringing 

together high performance solar 

control, safety and acoustic features in a 

single product.” 

The reduction in solar heat gain helps 

to minimise the need for air 

conditioning, helping to reduce building 

energyloads and CO2 emissions,as well 

as limiting the need for secondary solar 

barriers such as louvers or blinds. ❐ 

www.uk.saint-gobain-glass.com 

Solid silver service 

Bohle 

business 

development 

manager Alic McCabe, 

has celebrated 25 years’ 

service. 

McCabe joined 

Manchester glass 

processing tools and 

consumables supplier, 

Berlyne, Bailey in 1990, 

joining Bohle in 1996 

when it acquired Berlyne 

Supplies. 

In recognition of his 25 

year contribution to the 

Berlyne/Bohle business, 

Mc Cabe was awarded a solid silver 

Silberschnitt glass cutter –atradition 

established in Germany but now 

extended to the UK. 

Bohle managing director, Dave 

Broxton says: “For 25 years Alic has 

demonstrated a fantastic level of 

commitment and loyalty to the 

company. His contribution to the 

success of the business cannot be 

overstated and long may itcontinue.” 

He joins operations manager, Lisa 

Liddle and purchasing manager, Chris 

Conway inthe Bohle ‘25+ Club’. 

Commenting on his award at a 

surprise celebration McCabe said: 

“When I started I couldn’t conceive 

staying with the same company for such 

a long time but now I can’t imagine 

working anywhere else.” 

It will be twenty-years this year,since 

Bohle’s acquisition of Berlyne Supplies 

and the company is marking the 

occasion with a range of open days, 

seminars, special offers and giveaways. 

Broxton says:“We’re hugely proud of 

our German heritage and there are 

huge benefits in being part ofalarge 

group as adriver of innovation. 

“But ultimately we’re successful 

because of our understanding of the 

market and because of the partnerships 

that we form with our customers –and 

that’s down topeople like Lisa, Chris 

and Alic.” ❐ 

www.bohle-group.com 

Thermoseal Group 

was the winner of the 

component supplier 

of the year and 

training and 

development 

initiative ofthe year 

categories at the G15 

Awards. 

Thermoseal Group’s 

managing director, 

Gwain Paterson says: 

“I am absolutely 

delighted to have 

achieved both of 

these awards and am particularly pleased that the hard work and 

dedication of the wholeThermoseal Group team has been 

recognised in both of these categories. As aleading component 

supplier to insulated glass manufacturers, this award isideal for us 

and we will be sure topublicise our win as amark of the high 

quality of the products and service that we supply toour 

customers.” ❐ 

www.thermosealgroup.com 


GLASS &STRUCTURAL GLAZING 

Silver screenline 

Uni-Blind manufacturer Morley Glass and Glazing’s 

stock of accessories and spare parts for ScreenLine 

integral blind systems is now featured in anew brochure, 

available to download from the company’s website. 

Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass and 

Glazing, says: “The brochure has been designed to make 

it even easier for fabricators and installers to do business 

with us. 

Our service to you 

“We stock the biggest range of ScreenLine accessories 

and spare parts in the UK. So when you need apart for 

our Uni-Blinds or any ScreenLine integral blind system, 

we’ll make sure youhaveitwithin 24 hoursifwehaveitin 

stock. As the largest ScreenLine fabricator in the country, 

we have daily deliveries from Pellini in Italy and can 

supply any other spare parts within 5–10working days – 

whether you originally purchased your ScreenLine blind 

system from Morley Glass or not.” 

What we offer 

The range of ScreenLine spares available from Morley 

Glass next day includes items such as cord kits, cord 

tensioners, external magnetic sliders, transparent wands, 

battery modules, solar panels, battery chargers, 

transformers control units, replacement remote control 

devices and clips, knobs and end caps for all systems. ❐ 

www.morleyglass.co.uk 

Aluminium 

fabricators Dudley’s 

Aluminium is set to 

complete work on a 

contract, supporting 

the construction of 

Cardiff University’s 

Brain Research 

Imaging Centre 

(CUBRIC). 

CUBRIC will open in 

spring 2016, and the 

£44m centre will 

become one of 

Europe’s top facilities 

for brain imaging.The 

site will have one of 

the world's most 

sophisticated MRI 

scanners, and research at the centre will focus on understanding more about the causes of conditions 

such as dementia,multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia –leading toimproved diagnosis and 

treatments. 

The £1.2m contract will see Dudley’s provide key structural and architectural aluminium and glazing 

at the site.The company will manufacture and install capped curtain walling with large multi-colour 

panels for the building façade,aswell as manually and electrically operated windows, manually 

operated doors, and circular sliding entrance doors. ❐ 

www.dudleys.uk.com 

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Aglassman’s Christmas 

Little did Clifford Rankin of Rankin Glass know what he had started when he invited some 

of his fellow Glassmen from the London area to aChristmas lunch in 1971 at Champagne 

Charlies in Essex Road, London 

December is ‘glassman’s’ month. For many people in 

the trade the first Friday kicks-off Christmas.There 

maybeother lunches and celebrations butthe Glassman’s 

Christmas Luncheon is the first and afixed point in the 

calendar. 

Initially there were about a dozen guests and this 

continued for a number of years with these sort of 

numbers from the London glass businesses, with each 

attendee being given a numbered certificate of 

‘membership’. Among the early guest were George 

Turner, Graham Greenberg, Gerry Hill from Pilkington, 

Dave Davis from James Clark and Eaton, Phil Burke from 

Hayes Glass, Fred Deanus from Allglass, Dave Mackay 

from Dockrells, Ken Forbes of Nicholls &Clarke and 

Terry Driscoll from T&WIde and in those early days 

Pilkington’s usually picked up the bill. 

Anational event 

In 1985 glassmen started to come from all parts of the 

UK and numbers increased considerably so in the early 

90’s the regular Glassman’s Christmas lunch moved to 

Colonel Jaspers atCity Rd, London. and as the numbers 

got larger (and probably because Davy’sWine Bars sold 

Colonel Jaspers itmoved to Bangers at Wilson Street 

Moorgate in about 2005. Terry Driscol thinks he 

remembers the new venue being ‘tried’ somewhere in 

2004. 

The WIGS join the glassmen 

Stephanie Bennett organised this Glassmens’ lunch 

superbly on behalf of Rankin’s, until they ceased trading 

when Paul Rogers of Express Glazing Contractors, 

suggested to Kevin Hulin of Mann McGowan that his 

company might like to continue to keep it running in the 

same spirit as Clifford had, and so with the support of 

Paul Rankin, all the attendees/venue information was 

saved and passed to Debbie Knight of Mann McGowan 

who has continued to organise this annual event again 

superbly,since 2012. 

Alongside the Glassman’s lunch Stephanie Bennet 

started an alternative lunch for women in glass. Inthe 

early days the WIGS would join the men for apre-lunch 

drink before leaving for another venue. Once the event 

moved toBangers the venue was able to accomodate the 

WIGS in aseparate dining room. The situation seemed 

just plain daft and nowadays we all lunch together. 

Anew boy 

“I attended my first Glassmans’ in 1990 so Istill feel like 

anew boy” says Kevin Hulin. “Clifford was always very 

kind to me and it was always great talking all things sport 

with Terry Driscoll.The Saturday mornings after some of 

these events are probably best forgotten, particularly as I 

once boarded the wrong train atWaterloo after one such 

event and did not get home until breakfast time the next 

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Above is the certificate that hangs on my wall in 

the editorial office. Soon after Istarted working 

in this business Cliff Rankin invited me out to 

lunch at Champagne Charlies. It was aconvivial 

affair –asalwayswith Cliff.A few days later,tomy 

astonishment,the above certificate arrived. In my 

career as ajournalist Ihave been taken out to 

lunch countless times. Only once has alunch 

been ‘certified’. Clifford Rankin’s style; absolutely! 

Idon’t remember when Ireceived my first 

invitation to the Glassman’s lunch, from Cliff. It 

was not an event that you could apply toattend 

and Idorecall that it felt something like aroyal 

command 

day. It has been apleasure to have taken over the baton 

from Clifford and Stephanie.” 

Still going strong 

This is the 44th year since that inaugural gathering and 

many things have changed. Sadly one of them being that 

Pilkington no longer picks up the tab. 

ManyIamsure will have abiding memories of this great 

event, and we would welcome any contribution from 

anyonewho can send in stories, anecdotes or photographs 

of past gatherings. Itwould also be great ifanyone of the 

early pioneers still have copies of their numbered 

certificates.(If they haven’talreadysold them on EBay.) ❐ 

Based onthe Memories,not always accurate or clear, ofTerry 

Driscoll, Paul Rogers and Kevin Hulin not to mention the 

editor ofThe Fabricator 

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The Lövö factory isthe Roto 

group’s largest production 

facility worldwide. Of the 

140,000m 2 site the 

manufacturing and storage 

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The Lövö factory 

manufactures tilt-and-turn, 

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hardware as well as special 

opening types, such as tilt-andslide. 

Roof window gear is also 

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Continuous investment 

Ernö Kocsis says that 

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seen expansion and 

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and plant and equipment. 

In 2007, an assembly hall was 

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Tool making 

An important part of the 

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maintenance. Around 50 staff 

are responsible for the 

production of new tools and 

replacement parts as well as 

repair and maintenance of 

around 4,000 punching tools. 

The in-house product design 

department, with 15 employees, 

works in close cooperation with 

the design department at 

headquarters. The department 

makes tools for the whole Roto 

group and there is an intention 

to supply to outside companies 

as well. 

The machines at Lövö are 

maintained on apredictive, total 

maintenance system. This largly 

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Roto consolidated production group’s largest 

production location. 140,000m 2 in Lövö, 

Hungary 

One of two punching halls in Lövö: these 

house atotal of 16 fully automated presses 

and six reworking presses 

Around 4,000 different hardware items run 

off the Roto production lines in Lövö. aAbout 

50 million products every year 

obviates breakdowns with 

machines being taken out of 

production for servicing 

according to aschedule. 

World class 

The plant operates on aworldclass 

manufacturing principle. 

Problems are discussed at 

regular meetings and progress of 

solutions is charted. 

In the production department 

16 fully automated presses and 

six reworking presses with atotal 

compressive force of 67,000 kN 

are housed in two halls.Between 

them they machine 15,000 

tonnes of steel and produce 

about 120 million punched parts 

a year. Electroplating is 

outsourced to Sopron which 

carries out surface treatments 

with ‘Roto Sil’ and zinc nickel 

coatings. 

Assembly 

From the semi-finished 

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maintain the Kanban system 

which supplies the assembly 

stations. 

In assembly there are three 

high volume, small volume and 

concealed hardware production 

lines. Roto uses fully- and semiautomatic 

machines at single 

workstations and assembly 

islands to manufacture about 

4,000 different hardware 

versions.Overall this amounts to 

around 50 million pieces every 

year. 

Despatch and delivery key 

The plant does not 

manufacture for stock. The 

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“This,” says Kocsis, “is vital for 

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With a capacity to handle 

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NHIC AWARDS 2015 

The windows winners 

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) runs ahighly respected annnual awards 

scheme which culminates in apresentation lunch in the Gladstone Library, London. 

Important categories for these awards are sponsored by NHIC members. Reinforcing 

NHIC’s emphasis on climate change and carbon reduction, this year’s awards were 

presented by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, parliamentary under secretary ofstate for the 

Department of the Environment and Climate Change 

The National Home Improvement Council was 

founded in 1974. In its early years the main activities 

concentrated on lobbying government, research and cooperation 

with the public sector.The NHIC Educational 

Trust was formed in 1980 to complement the activities of 

the NHIC and to further the education of the general 

public in restoring and maintaining homes as a 

contribution to improving the nation’s housing stock. 

The trust has set up various national campaigns which 

made a positive contribution to the improvement of 

homes and encouraged the installation of basic amenities 

in the then run down housing stock. 

Today, the council is more consumer facing and 

strongly advocates home modernisation by competent 

practitioners with a particular emphasis on energy 

efficiency in homes and the reduction of carbon 

emissions. 

The 2015 awards sponsors were: 

❐ The Glass & Glazing Federation; Best Home 

Improvement Glazing Project 

The Winner in this category was IQ Glass with a 

project which involved a home that had an awkward 

kitchen layout with aleanto 

type conservatory 

which was used for 

storage. In order to meet 

the brief, toopen up the 

whole space and let more 

light in, internal walls were 

removed to produce a 

single uncluttered space. 

A frameless glass roof with a frameless glass vertical 

window and bi-fold door resulted in adramatic increase 

in light and levels and accessibility. The renovation 

project has created abetter connection with the rest of the 

property which, in the view of the judges illustrates what 

can be achieved in aconfined urban setting. 

The runner-up was SEH BAC with a project 

involving a 1950’s, four 

bedroom family home which has 

been transformed with the 

addition of a highly evolved, 

glazed extension. It provides 

both easy family living and more 

sophisticated ‘grown up’s’ 

spaces. 

❐ Quality Assured National Warranties; 

Improvements with Community Benefit 

The winner was SEH BAC. An established home 

improver, SEH BAC, has over 40 years’ experience in 

transforming homes. Inthe judges view it’s embracing 

change whilst delivering exemplar service initiative 

demonstrates a determined 

approach to providing aservice to 

allow customers, throughout East 

Anglia, London and the Home 

Counties thatexceeds expectations. 

The runner-up, Shermin Finance, was established 

in 1976. Shermin Finance has more than 30 years 

experience in home improvement finance. Its mission 

statement says ‘We share your 

aspirations, understand your 

objectives, and are prepared to 

travelthatextra mile to create the 

best finance solution for your 

business. We have a product 

portfolio that takes full 

advantage of the opportunities 

that exist for the many home 

improvement retailers that enjoy our support. The 

cornerstone of our service excellence is the combination 

of market leading experience with the embracing of 

information technology.’ 

❐ Schüco UK; Aluminium Systems for Windows, 

Doors and Facades 

The winner,Crystal Glazing Solutions,worked on a 

house which overlooks RutlandWater and wascompletely 

refurbished last year. The client wanted slim sightlines to 

maximise transparency and 

daylight and aparticular type and 

design of ironmongery which 

necessitated a bespoke solution. 

Careful consideration had to be 

given tothe choice of colour and 

because of the location special 

attention had to be given toweatherproofing. The judges 

considered that the choice of windows, doors, sliding 

doors and rooflights complemented the traditional stone 

façade and slate roof. 

The runner-up, The Bi-Fold Door Factory. This 

project involved afive bedroom Victorian home that was 

purchased by a residential 

developer in a very dilapidated 

condition. The building was 

virtually gutted and completely remodelled. 

The entire ground floor 

was opened up and extended on 

twosides. Because of the height of 

the openings on the ground floor, bi-folding doors were 

the only viable solution. In this way significant amounts 

of height, airy and usable space has been added thanks to 

the extensive use of Schüco aluminium window systems 

including curtain walling. ❐ 

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Amongst other things, we can show that our delivery systems are 

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sourcing has minimal environmental impact, and that you’ll always 

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“The quality of the supply chain is often akey factor for 

manufacturers looking to secure local authority or other public 

sector contracts. We’ve done all of the work, so we can provide 

customers with the documents they need. Sealco adds that 

working with ISO-accredited suppliers makes things easier for 

customers.” ❐ 

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director at Hueck, says: “Demand for 

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the Ultimate Rose has been used in 

historical buildings all around the 

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