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THE FABRICATORCommercial Glazier and Glass Processor
AUGUST 2018
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ContentsNews – 4-6
DGCOS and Certass conceive a partnership deal; Kolorseal appoints Cara Lansley asgeneral manager; high scores across the board for Deceuninck;Avantek promotes Nigel
Bishop to managing director
Cover story – 8Keeping ahead of the game – Garrard Windows shares its secret to staying ahead
Marketing – 10Print, promo, PR and the purgatory of social media – who do you turn to tick all the
boxes?
Vertical sliders and heritage windows –12-14Sashaying in a renaissance – the secret to Roseview’s sucess; Masterframe celebrating 30
years in business
CAB – 18Beating the numbers – Justin Ratcliffe presents the latest Q2 report and some positive
growth for aluminium
Glass and structural glazing – 16-22Aluprof shares a brief history of PVC vs. anodising and why the latter is making a
comeback; Swisspacer distribution deal with Delta; customers line up for slim line fromSenior; A look at Edgetech’s groundbreaking design for Siemens HQ
Hardware – 2430 years of loyalty – Gardinia andVeka celebrate their long-standing partnership
Trade news – 26-30Quanex prepares to head to this year’s GlassBuild America;
Rapierstar speaks out for the UK industry; Kömmerling UK is set for this year’s glasstec
Products – 28Glyngary andVBH team up to gain PAS24; new link in the chain, as Health Windows
registers with CORGI Fenestration
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CommentThis is what journalists call 'the silly season'. Politicians are on holidayso we don't have them prattling on trying to sound important everytime you turn on the radio. Mind you it all rumbles on in thebackground and Trump continues to give good value. The issue ofBrexit is down to a dull roar though the 'People's Vote' campaignseems to keep the momentum going nicely.
A subject that I haven't heard aired lately is the call to reduce VATon replacement. This time last year I suggested that, by March nextyear, when we are scheduled to leave the EU, we will be free to set ourown VAT rates. It means all of the usual excuses, where thegovernment blames Brussels for everything even though it is complicitin the decisions, will no longer hold water. So, a reminder to therepresentative organisations that have influence in Westminster andWhitehall, let us ramp up our efforts and give the industry a boost.
As the deadly date approaches I get an uncomfortable feeling aboutour future.The Brexit campaign talked about repatriating powers fromthe EU to our parliamentary democracy. No more being told what todo by unelected officials.Well, the first thing that happened when thevote was won, by a very small margin I might add, was an attempt tosideline parliament and not allow our elected representatives to havea say in the shape of the leave deal.
The 'unelected' supreme court, fortunately, sorted that but sincethen we have seen wriggling and squirming as the Brexit lobby tried toblock parliament from having anything but a token input. Unfortunatelyparliament as a whole seems as wavering and divided as theConservative party itself.Tribal interests reign supreme and although,almost certainly, if the like minded ignored their party whips andremembered what parliamentary democracy is all about, the Brexitlobby would be beaten and firmly put in its place.They talk about the'will of the people' as though there was a thumping majority to leavethe EU when, in truth, it was only just over 50%.Those who voted toremain in the EU were thereafter made to feel like traitors anddisenfranchised to boot.
The truth is that our 'democracy' is in far more danger now than itever was while we belonged to the EU. (I know, past tense, we are stilla member right now but unless the remain camp 'mans-up' and doessomething about it we are 'dead country walking'.)
And as far as the will of the people is concerned, the Brexit lobbywhich is effectively running the government is totally ignoring thedeveloping demand by The People's Vote campaign to let us all haveanother say.
Whisper it in hushed tones, but can you think of any totalitarianregime in, say, the past 80 years, that was initially voted in by the willof its people?
(OK, that's my silly season rant. Next month back to windows –promise.)
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confidence.Jon Vanstone, chair of the Certass
Trade Association says: “There’s a clearsynergy between our organisation andDGCOS; both are focused onpromoting our industry and itsprofessionalism to consumers, to thebenefit of everyone. Certass leads thefield in certification and installersupport, while DGCOS leads the fieldon consumer advice and protection. Bygetting together and collaborating wecan support and champion the installersthat are out there every day offeringgreat products and service tohomeowners.”
Tony Pickup, founder of DGCOS,says:“We are known for our consumerprotection and support credentials, butan important part of what we do ispromoting the quality and best practiceof our members to consumers. I wasdelighted to see the launch of theCertass Trade Association, providingwide-ranging support to its members,mirroring what we do but from adifferent angle.” ❐
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Consumer protection organisationDGCOS and certification specialists
Certass have agreed a partnership deal.The agreement marks the start of closecollaboration between the two groupswhich, according to a spokesman, willbenefit installers that are members ofboth and the industry as a whole.
Certass is widely recognised as one ofthe industry’s most respected andcomprehensive competent personschemes. In addition, it also recentlylaunched the Certass Trade Association,offering invaluable business and technicalsupport to its members while promisingto act as a voice promoting progresswithin the industry.
DGCOS is a consumer protectionorganisation which supportshomeowners who use its members witha comprehensive free package ofprotection. This includes a consumeradvice line, insurance backed guarantees,mediation and access to an independentOmbudsman. Installers that are part ofthe scheme often benefit from increasedsales and margins through consumer
Following the announcement byKolorseal that it has opened a second
facility in West Bromwich, the companyhas now announced the appointment ofCara Lansley as general manager whowill be responsible for realising thepotential of the new facility.
“We have ambitious growth plans forKolorseal Midlands,” says DeborahHendry, managing director of Kolorseal,“but we want to grow the business inline with everything Kolorseal stands for– high quality and customer focus. Toachieve this, we needed someone basedat the Midlands facility, dedicating 100%of their time to the facility’s customersand their specific needs as well asdeveloping the business for long termgrowth. Cara is ambitious and organisedand perfect for the job.”
Lansley says: “I’ve had a lot ofexperience in various aspects of
Takingnew territoryVoice of the pros
business management, including settingup retail stores and running my owndepartments. I love working with peopleand creating effective chain managementso am looking forward to the newchallenges that Kolorseal brings.Kolorseal is a well-respected andestablished name when it comes tocolour coating in the fenestrationindustry and I look forward to buildingon that reputation to bring the sameunrivalled service to companies in theMidlands.” ❐
After being crowned thewinner of the 2017 VarietyStrictly Ballroom event, andhelping raise over £40k for thecharity, Morley Glass & Glazingmanaging director Ian Shortjoins the judging panel for thisyear’s event.Gethin Jones, semi-finalist onStrictly Come Dancing 2007 androving reporter on Strictly Come Dancing ItTakesTwo, will return ashost alongside the fabulous judging panel.The event will also benefitfrom a little expert dance help courtesy of dancing schoolWallflowerDance in Buxton, with all choreography being overseen by owner andprofessional dancer,Victoria Coultas.❐
Cara Lansley
(left to right): JohnVanstone (Certass),Tony Pickup (DGCOS), SimonSwift (Certass)
Ian Short, atVariety Stictly 2017
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based on customers’ own fantastic salesperformance in what most peopledescribe as a difficult market.
“It’s good to get such a positiveresponse but the point of the survey isfor customers to give us honestfeedback, so we can improve our range,support and service, so they can sellmore and grow profitably.” ❐
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) group will be supporting the44th National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Awards, taking placeon 22nd November at OneWhitehall Place, London.For the first time, this year’s awards ceremony will featureThe GeorgeClarke Medal celebrating the UK’s best architect-designed homerefurbishment, conversion or renovation scheme.James Lee, director of GGF group marketing and communications, says:“As a member of the NHIC we look forward to attending the awards.Weare pleased to support our members who are motivated and deliveringexcellence as well as welcoming them to take part in this prestigiousawards ceremony.” ❐
NEWS
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Deceuninck says that its latest annualcustomer survey shows very high
levels of customer satisfaction acrossthe board.The systems company claimsparticularly strong scores for highquality products that meet the latestindustry standards, product availabilityand on-time deliveries.
The survey recorded customerpriorities and satisfaction rates across abroad range of attributes from product,service, technical support to quality ofmarketing materials. As rated bycustomers, the top three priorities wereproduct quality, product availability andon-time deliveries, closely followed bycustomer service support and servicequality. Asked to describe Deceuninck,the most common responses were“successful and growing” and “honestand open”.
Deceuninck MD Rob McGlennonsays: “We’re very pleased with theresults of this independent survey whichshows customers are happy with ourproducts, service, support and deliveries.Customers describe Deceuninck as“successful” and “growing”.That reflectsour record-breaking sales this year,
High quality scores Avantek’sBishop
Avantek Machinery has announcedthat Nigel Bishop was promoted to
managing director from 1st August2018, assuming full responsibility for theday-to-day operation and strategicdirection of the company.
Bishop has been with Avantek as salesdirector since early 2016,
Bishop says: “I’ve been getting moreinvolved with the running of Avantekover the last few months and amdelighted to be able to continue takingthe business forward. We have a greatteam here atAvantek Machinery and I’mexcited to see what we can achieve.”
In May 2014,Avantek became part of
the Flamstead Group of companies,owners of HL Plastics and the Liniarbrand of PVC-U windows, doors androofs.
With the Flamstead Group’sresources behind them, Avantekprovides a different approach towindows machinery by having machineson a much reduced lead time or evenavailable from stock.
An official Wegoma, Urban andSupercut dealer and stockist, Avanteksupplies a full and comprehensiveproduct range from hand tools up toand including fully CNC controlledproduction lines. The team’scomprehensive industry experience hasbeen gained over decades to addressthe various challenges of windowmanufacture. ❐
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Nigel Bishop, at the FIT Show,2017
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Alitherm Plus is a range of high performing residentialaluminium entrance doors at a lower price than Garrard's
Smart Designer Doors – which astheir name suggests are higher enddesigner options.
Alitherm 300Continuing with the Alitherm
branding, Alitherm 300aluminium is a residentialcasement window; whileEvolution is a steel windowreplacement aluminium option fortraditional and heritage windows.Both these products arecomplemented by an aluminiumsliding sash option. All theproducts will improve the thermalefficiency, security and noise ifinstalled into any domestic orcommercial building.
Shop Line for shop frontscomplete the Garrard Windows'aluminium line up.
PVC-UGarrard Windows has over 20
years of experience manufacturinghigh quality PVC-U windows anddoors and is currently producingover 2,500 frames per week (withcapacity to go up to 3,500) in anear limitless range of colours,
profiles, textures and styles along with a choice of locks,handles and hinges in Secured by Design configurations.
The range of windows includes casements, slidingsashes, tilt & turn, Georgian and even shaped windowssuch as arches and even circles (all made in house).Garrard also offers offer a wide choice of leaded windowdesigns, created to match the style and character of acustomer's home.
DoorsFrom residential front and back doors, to French doors
Garrard has options in PVC-U and an extensive range ofcomposite doors as well. The company says its glazedpatio doors are stylish, contemporary, practical andperfect for enhancing any home. ❐
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The company's success – and range of products – isclear to see.Take a look around Garrard's website and
you'll see a vast range of premium products – allmanufactured utilising modern technology, all deliveredon time and with orders complete.
The company has its roots inPVC-U windows and doors but hasexpanded into aluminium. You willsee Garrard aluminium gracingboth commercial developments andthe most exclusive of domestichomes.
Says Garrard's Steve Leek: "Wedon't find ourselves driven by themarket as we always try to stay onestep ahead – so we watch for trendsand get ready to manufacture the'next big thing' before it has evenbecome the 'next big thing'. Thatway our customers can always beassured if a sales opportunity comesalong, they can take it, knowingGarrard can supply it...along withall the appropriate marketing andinstallation literature."
Marketing & installationThe level of customer
documentation available from theGarrard website is comprehensive.There are brochures; technicaldocuments; installation guides; afull set of order forms; and alsocleaning and after care guides to beleft with the home owner once aninstallation is complete. On the site there are all ofGarrard's CE Accreditation Certificates and BFRCwindow ratings certificates as well – the user friendly sitemakes all of these these easy to download and verify.
Aluminium & bi-foldsOne way GarrardWindows has stayed one step ahead of
market demands is by moving in early to both thealuminium market for windows, doors and bi-folds andalso as an innovator in the supply of PVC-U bi-folds.
Garrard claims to offer a fantastic looking andaffordable PVC-U bi-fold option that incorporates anumber of clever design features and come with a choiceof opening configurations. They are also available in arange of colours.
Meanwhile, Garrard produces its Viso-fold range inaluminium, and as an alternative to bi-fold doors, theViso-glide sliding patio range and the Slide Mono Rail, a
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MARKETING
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Whether you are looking to launch a new product orservice or looking to venture into a new market
entirely, standing out from the crowd is more difficultthan ever.
Consumers are bombarded with thousands uponthousands of messages every single day across a hugearray of channels and media.
Which means two things – it’s much harder to keep yourname out there and, as a result, it means that PR andmarketing are more important than ever before.
I call it ‘white noise,’ and standing out amongst itdemands new levels of PR, more resources, creative skillsand technology than ever before, which is whyoutsourcing some or all your marketing makes businesssense.
PR needs to operate across print, digital, social and, ifrelevant, broadcast media and very few organisations caneffectively manage the complex mix of channels, tools andcontent that are a ‘must’ these days.
It’s no wonder then that many in-house marketingmanagers are stretched to breaking point. But whenlooking to outsource your marketing, who do you workwith? Do you appoint a PR agency to manage youreditorial and raise your business profile, a digitalmarketing company to manage your website and onlinemarketing, a creative agency to produce your brand anddesign work? What about video and social media?
Using multiple agencies is counter-productive, createsdelays, further expense, a lack of cohesion and sucks upunnecessary time and resources.
I see specialist agencies, such as graphic designers or PRconsultants, becoming a thing of the past, genericmarketing agencies without sector expertise will continueto struggle, and agencies that profess to be ‘full service’but outsource to third parties are also beginning to feelthe pinch, as they can’t meet client expectations.
Employing a full-service marketing agency means youbring together all the key marketing disciplines under oneroof with experts in PR, design and print, web designmarketing, video production and social media.
You have a dedicated marketing manager backed by ateam of people who specialise in every aspect oftraditional and online marketing, a team that understandsyour business and your products, knows the market andknows how your customers think and act.
By delivering fully integrated marketing campaigns,results are faster, messages are consistent, and costs arereduced. And you will be working with just one teamwhich provides a complete service and always goes theextra mile.
As the PR and marketing landscape changes, businessesneed to move with the times too. Employing a full-servicemarketing agency could be the best decision for yourbusiness that you ever make. ❐
Andrew Scott, managing director of business and marketing consultants Purplex, discusses why PRand marketing are more important than ever – and why your current PR and marketing consultantmay not be up to the job
Delivering the full package
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“Standing outfrom the crowdis more difficult
than ever”
timber sash windows foundin several London boroughsdown to the finest details.
“It had the slim meetingrail, deep bottom rail,Georgian bars and even anauthentic-looking putty lineeffect – a remarkableachievement, especiallybearing in mind this was backin 1985.
“That was a seminalmoment for us because it laidthe foundation of the designphilosophy we’ve carriedforward ever since. Today, weapproach every sash windowwe produce with the samedetail-is-all attitude weapplied to that very firstprototype.
“Where some companies are satisfied with somethingthat looks close enough to a vintage timber original, westrive for something that’s identical – right down to therun-through sash horns, the putty lines, the fullmechanical joints and so on.
“That’s meant we’ve had to take risks, and, on manyoccasions, go it alone. When our systems companiesinnovated as far as they were willing to go, but we wantedto push the envelope even further, we startedmanufacturing ourselves. We produce windows that arebased on Eurocell and Rehau profiles, but totally ourown.”
Today, the Eurocell-based, specification-friendlyCharisma Rose, the conservation-sensitive Rehau-basedHeritage Rose, and the G-Award-winning Ultimate Roseare considered the pinnacle of vintage-look PVC-U – butwhere some fabricators would be thoroughly satisfied withthose achievements, Roseview’s focus is on pushingboundaries even further.
Sales director Richard Burrells says: “We’re in businessto make sash windows – the highest performing, mostauthentic sash windows available anywhere in the UK,backed by the best customer service in our industry. Andthat means that in 2018, just like every other year, our aimwill be making Britain’s best PVC-U sash windowproducts even better.” ❐
www.roseview.co.uk
VERTICAL SLIDERS & HERITAGE WINDOWS
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The very first sash windows appeared in the earlysixteenth century, born as much out of necessity as
style – streets were narrow, and windows that openedoutwards reduced the available space even further.
The product’s iconic vertical-sliding mechanism,therefore, came about as a space-saving measure – but itwas one that presented a number of design obstacles thatneeded to be overcome.
Once opened, the sliding sash had to be kept up.Initially, this was achieved with crude wooden pegs orwedges. By the seventeenth century, these had beenreplaced with more sophisticated weights and pulleys.
But if the earliest sash windows were very practical, itwasn’t long before they were eagerly seized on as both afashion statement and status symbol. At the time, glasswas an incredibly valuable commodity, sometimes moreexpensive than gold, and windows became a way ofshowing your wealth.
In the beginning, technological limitations meant sashwindows could only feature very small glass panes andhad to have thick glazing bars. But as time went on, andboth glass-making and joinery techniques improved, thepanes became larger, and the supporting bars becameslimmer and more elegant.
By the Edwardian period, when sash windows werewidespread, they were often huge, stretching from floor toceiling.The iconic sash horn was introduced to cope withthese much heavier panes.
In the mid-twentieth century, however, tastes andpriorities changed. For a time, sash windows fell out offashion – and as focus shifted to mass-produced whitePVC-U, far cheaper, easier to manufacture and simpler tomaintain than timber, almost three-quarters of the UK’ssash windows were lost.
But the 1980s brought the beginnings of a sash windowrenaissance – thanks in no small part to Roseview. WhilePVC-U had quickly become the norm in the new buildsector, that still left thousands of historic buildings withageing original timber sash windows that neededreplacing.
Conventional white plastic windows couldn’t cut it onthe most historically sensitive projects – which led to thecollaboration between Roseview, PVC-U systemscompany Rehau and London’s Peabody Trust thatresulted in the UK’s, if not the world’s, first PVC-U sashwindow.
Heavily involved at the time was Willie Kerr, then atechnical engineer, now Roseview’s managing director.“That first PVC-U sash window product was reallyground-breaking,” Kerr says. “We worked incrediblyclosely with the Peabody Trust to emulate the kind of
The sash renaissanceIt’s one of those products they got right the first time – a timeless, a stylish, quintessentially Englishdesign that immediately evokes the elegance of centuries past. Now we are seeing a renaissance ofthe sash window and its a style that Olney fabricator Roseview is passionate about. For forty years,the secret to Roseview’s success has been its scholarly knowledge of sash window history, andrespect for classic design
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A member of the Steel Window Association hasmanufactured and installed bespoke double glazedW20 frames for the refurbishment of a formerbrewery building in South London, with thereplacement fenestration fulfilling varioustechnical as well as planning requirements.West Leigh carried out the £130K contract on thePlough Brewery, Wandsworth Road, for MarstonProperties working closely with specialistrestoration architect, McDaniel Woolf in order tosatisfy the local conservation officers.West Leigh produced a total of 80 made-to-measure windows, up to 2200 mm tall with a semi-circular heads feature, mimicking the appearanceof those believed to have originally been installedwhen the brewery was built back in 1868.To achieve improved energy performance and to cut traffic noise from the Wandsworth Road, 4-6-4sealed units were fitted, featuring a soft coat Low-E inner leaf and Krypton filling.This offered a centrepane U-value of 1.2W/m2 K and full compliance with building regulation requirements.The frames werepowder coated RAL 7021 black grey. ❐
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“Our customers benefit from sash windows withperfectly sealed corners that are manufactured using astate-of-the-art welding machine and the patentedTimberweld method of corner construction. As we holdthe Timberweld licence for vertical sliders, we know thatno other VS manufacturer would be able to offercustomers this exceptional finish.” ❐
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VERTICAL SLIDERS & HERITAGE WINDOWS
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Halo fabricator Masterframe is celebrating 30years in business with a significant investment
in new welding technology. The Essex-based firmspecialises in PVC-U windows in authentic sashstyles and won a 2017 National Fenestration awardfor being ‘Timber AlternativeWindow Company’ ofthe year, using Masterframe-bespoke Halo profileto produce box sash systems.
2018 sees Masterframe celebrate 30 years inbusiness and bring a new welding solution to themarket.
Masterframe replicates the look of mortise andtenon joints found in original timber box sashwindows using a welded construction. Thecompany patented this technique in 2005, wherebutt joints are vertical rather than horizontal, tooffer an alternative to timber windows thatcombines authentic style with modern technologyand performance.
Carol Slade, sales and operations director says:“This method of construction gives the perfect lookwhilst ensuring that the profiles are perfectly sealedwith no open chambers. Initially we beganproducing the corners for our windows by hand,before commissioning a welder that could achieve itin 2016 and registering the Timberweld trademark. Now,in the same year we celebrate 30 years in business, we’rethrilled to have invested in a bespoke four-head welder foreven greater productivity, accuracy and consistency. It isthe most complicated piece of equipment we have everpurchased and it took around a week to commission andprogramme the software to run the welder, connect themachine to our existing SV 430 corner cleaner and trainour operatives.
Three decades on...
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GLASS & STRUCTURAL GLAZING
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Staying with residential home improvement in the1980’s, the new material on the market was PVC.
Expensive at the time, the product offered good insulationand promised a long life with virtually no maintenance.Over the following decade, the PVC revolution decimatedthe aluminium systems, despite white finishes becomingavailable for aluminium in both electrophoretic andpolyester powder coating finishes.
In the commercial aluminium facade market, polyesterpowder coating gave architects the ability to use a widerange of bright colours in their designs. The ability ofpowder coating to ‘cover all’, including blemishes in theextrusion seems the perfectfinish and, whilst few peoplewould admit in theindustry, aluminium dieswere produced cheaper asthe surface finish of theprofile was often to becovered over with a sixtymicron coating of ‘paint’.These same profiles, whenused for anodising, oftenshowed ‘die lines’ which,whilst not unattractive,specifiers were notcomfortable with. Powdercoating quickly becamemore economic to apply than anodising and became thefinish of choice. In an interesting turn more recently, thepowder coat industry has introduced ‘anodic’ finishes tomimic anodised finishes.
Powder coating has advanced a great deal over the yearsand offers exceptional quality for architectural aluminiumprofiles but, architects and specifiers are looking back tothe base material itself and want to use it in its natural state.So, what is anodisiong? In simple terms, it is a controlled‘corrosion’ of the surface of the aluminium, turningaluminium into ‘aluminium oxide’ similar to iron oxide(rust) on steel. The difference with aluminium oxide isthat once it has been created on the surface of thealuminium it completely seals the base aluminium fromfurther corrosion, unlike steel. So anodising is not anapplied finish but a conversion of the surface of thealuminium, so it will not peel or flake. Done to the rightquality, the material life expectancy can last many decadesand will not fade.
So what about the ‘die lines’? Simply put, extrusion diesthat have visible faces require more attention prior to use.These dies need to be polished and cleaned moreregularly as the extrusion process can be quite abrasive onthe surface of the die.
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Swisspacer has expanded its distribution network withDelta, a double-glazing parts supplier based in
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The move makes it easier for small sealed unit makers tobenefit from Swisspacer’s range of spacer bars. WendyWyatt, director at Delta says: “We’re happy to be an officialSwisspacer distributor. It is a well-known name and one ofthe best for energy efficiency – it ticks all the boxes. Energyperformance is crucial to our sealed unit maker customersand with Swisspacer they have peace of mind that they willeasily meet the required standards and regulations.
“Customers also like the fact that they don’t have toorder very large quantities. Quite a lot of them, based inLondon, are space restricted. Due to customer demand wemainly stock the 20mm spacer bar in neutral colours.”
Swisspacer recently expanded its range with two UK-specific sizes of Georgian bar, featuring a new integratedanti-rattle plug. With a wide range of colours and widthson the market, Swisspacer is tried, tested and approved byDelta. ❐
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increases overthe previous12 monthperiod.Lookingahead,members’cost pressuresare expectedto continueover the nextquarter(41%) andthe next year(59%). Thekey drivers ofcost inflationin Q2 werewages andsalaries, rawmaterials andfuel costs (all88%)followed by energy costs (76%). Interestingly only 18%quoted exchange rates as a factor.
In the year to Q2, capacity remained sufficient although41% of members reported that they had operated atbetween 90% and full capacity over the last 12 months, upsignificantly from 20% in Q1. In 12 months’ time,capacity utilisation is anticipated to be 90% or higheraccording to 35% of members (20% in Q1).
Once again there was a very positive view of capitalinvestment over the next 12 months. In Q2, on balance,88% net balance reported that investment in productimprovement would be higher, followed by plant andequipment (73%), R & D (56%), and property (38%).Interestingly an equivalent or higher net balance ofmembers saw increases in capital investment in the yearahead, across all the metrics, compared to the previousyear.
On the employment front, in Q2, 47% of members onbalance reported that employment rose from a year earlier(40% in Q1). However, encouragingly 71% anticipatedincreasing headcount during the next 12 months (47% inQ1). ❐
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Defying the oddsALUMINIUM – THE COLUMN
The much anticipated Q2, 2018 CAB State of theMarket Survey highlights that despite continuing
expressions of concern post Brexit next year, there is stillconfidence in the aluminium in building sector. Resultsshow that 59% net balance of members expect salesgrowth in the next quarter (80% in Q1) and 76% seegrowth in the next 12 months (79% in Q1). The periodwas characterised by manufacturers, buoyed by the goodweather, catching up on lost production from Q1.
24% of CAB members reported significant rises in salesincreases of over 5% (43% in Q1), compared to a yearearlier and 35% reported that sales had increased by up to5% (29% in Q1) over the same period.
Demand was again reported as the key constraint onsales growth over the next year for 53% compared to 80%in Q1. The other constraints were equal at 12% of
respondents: capacity, raw material prices; material supplyand no constraints.
In Q2, 91% of members net balance reported unit cost
Confidence in growth and capital investment for aluminium despite risingcosts
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Senior Architectural Systems isreporting a significant increase in the
number of new trade accounts being setup following the launch of its new super-slim Ali VU aluminium window. Aspokesman says that more and morecontractors are taking advantage of thecompany’s new residential productoffering. In the period from January toJune 2018, Senior has signed up 20 newcompanies working in the domesticsector helping to generateapproximately £1m in sales.
Senior’s expansion into the domesticresidential market has seen the companyuse its manufacturing expertise tocreate Ali VU, a slim line highperformance aluminium window,and theAli Fold range of aluminium bi-fold andpatio doors. Specifically designed to beboth easy to fabricate and install, thenew Ali range is also proving to be apopular choice with homeowners whoare looking for a thermally-efficient andattractive alternative to PVC-U andtimber windows and doors.
Senior’s sales director James Keeling-Heane says: “We are delighted that the
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Thermoseal Group is set to host itspopular ThermoBAR to coincidewith the Glasstec 2018 Exhibition inDüsseldorf. Entertainment, food anddrinks will be flowing on Wednesday24th October at the after-showparty at the ThermoBAR, akaMcLaughlin’s Irish Pub in theAltstadt – the same location as lasttime. Entry is limited to those issuedwith entrance bands. ([email protected] reserve yours now.)Thermoseal Group is also hostingexhibition stand number A14 in Hall17 at the Glasstec Exhibition, MesseDüsseldorf 23-26 October whereyou’ll be able to see the group’srepresentatives for the latestupdates and find out aboutThermobar and Thermoflex warmedge spacers, as well as theDecraLed decorative range, or anyof the group’s 2500-plus range ofinsulated glass components.Group head of marketing andcommunications, Samantha Hill says: “The ThermoBAR’ isdedicated to our highest-performance spacer bar – ThermobarWarm Edge Spacer – and all guests will be pre-issued with aflexible rubber band to give them entrance to the private party.” ❐
Enter thedragon
Aluminium manufacturing andinstallation company AB Glass has
once again been awarded the highestGreen Dragon Environmental Standardfor its continued dedication to effectiveenvironmental management.
The Green Dragon EnvironmentalStandard is awarded to organisationsthat can demonstrate effectiveenvironmental management and thatare taking action to understand,monitor and control their impacts onthe environment.
Swansea-based AB Glass has beenprovided certification for the level fivestandard, which is the highest standardawarded by Green Dragon, andacknowledges the company’s effortstowards continued environmentalimprovement. This latest certification
adds to the company’s prolongedachievement of level five Green DragonEnvironmental Standard status.
Alan Brayley, CEO of AB Glass, says:“We place great emphasis onsustainability and environmentalresponsibility at AB Glass and beingawarded the highest Green DragonEnvironmental Standard for severalyears now is credit to such efforts inthis area. The company has stringentpolicies for sustainability, quality and theenvironment to ensure best practice isalways maintained. This enables us topositively operate the business whiledemonstrating our corporate socialresponsibility initiatives withconfidence.” ❐
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reasons,” says Hanspeter Petschenig, managing directorof Petschenig Glastec. “On the one hand, it allowed us toguarantee the exceptional energy efficiency both thebuilding’s designers and Siemens themselves were lookingfor.
“On the other, it significantly streamlined unitproduction, ensuring all important deadlines were met.With a high-quality flexible spacer, sorting, bending,desiccant filling and offline butyl extrusion are all nolonger necessary – eliminating many possible sources oferror.”
Chris Alderson, managing director of Edgetech UK &Asia Pacific, says: “It’s fantastic to see Super Spacer playa part in bringing such a ground-breaking building to life.Edgetech products are being used on some of the mostdemanding architectural and construction projects in theworld, which is a testament to their outstanding reliability,energy efficiency and overall performance.” ❐
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The work of Danish architects Henning Larsen, theMunich complex was designed to be open, innovative
and save resources – honouring Siemens’ commitment tobecome carbon neutral by 2030.
According to Siemens, the completed structureconsumes 90% less electricity, and approximately 75%less water, than an average building of its size, thanks to1,300m² of solar panels and a 70km network of pipescarrying rainwater for natural heating and cooling.
Edgetech products were incorporated in the 8,000m² ofglazing supplied to the project by Viennese glassprocessors Petschenig Glastec, 1,000 m² of whichconsisted of bullet-proof and tap-proof units.
Over a hundred different glass structures were used tomeet the high thermal insulation, solar protection, fireprotection and security requirements, including the solar-selective triple-glazed units used on the building’s interiorcourtyard, which incline 5% to maximise the intake ofnatural light.
“We chose Super Spacer for this project for a number of
Eco/ecom-logicalEdgetech Super Spacer has played an integral role in the construction of an ambitiousnew headquarters for electronics giant Siemens
Which is probably why they’ve worked so well together forso long. Here’s to the next 30 years!” ❐
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Gardinia (West Wales) and Veka are celebrating asuccessful 30 year partnership.The Narbeth-based
fabricator and installer was established in 1983 andmoved over to Veka profile a few years later.
A member of Independent Network, Gardinia has wona record number of national customer service awards overthe years and has a reputation for quality and servicethroughout Pembrokeshire and beyond.
Gardinia director David Morris says: “We are delightedto celebrate 30 years with Veka in the same year we mark35 years in business. We’ve never felt the need to changesystems suppliers because Veka Group provides such arange of high quality systems backed up with all thetechnical support we could ever need. It means we have ahuge portfolio of products for our customers to choosefrom, in almost countless styles and colour combinations.
“Our reputation is built on providing the higheststandard of product, workmanship and service, so wedemand a lot of our suppliers.Veka has never let us down.
“Being a member of Independent Network means thatour customers can see immediately that we can offercomplete peace of mind when it comes to investing in newhome improvements, and our membership has beenextremely valuable in securing sales for us over the years.”
Veka Group commissioned a special plaque to thankGardinia for years of loyalty, which was presented bybusiness development manager Ian Smith to DavidMorris.
Smith says: “It is a pleasure to work with a firm likeGardinia which has so much in common with Veka.Theyare both very long-standing, family-owned companiesthat are committed to product quality and customer care.
Long-standing partners
Due to be launched in September, PolyframeConservatories is a conservatory solution,which brings five profiles from Rehau, Veka,Halo, Duraflex and Eurocell together with theGlobal conservatory roof system.Richard Lee, managing director at Polyframe,Halifax, says: “We have been working veryhard at Polyframe to develop an extensivepackage that helps installers to explore newopportunities and win more business.Polyframe Conservatories is the latestaddition and it brings even more choice andgreater added value to our customers.“There is still a high demand forconservatories in the UK and, by deliveringthe widest selection of profiles and the mostpopular roof, we enable installers to choosethe most suitable profile for each individualconservatory installation.” ❐www.polyframetrade.co.uk
David Morris (left) from Gardinia and Ian SmithVeka
Door to Vegas
Liniar’s parent company, Quanex Building Products,wL ill be showing its product range in Las Vegas this
September at GlassBuild America. A set of UK-designedModLok bi-fold doors will be taking centre stage.
The PVC-U bi-fold was acknowledged with a Queen’sAward for Enterprise in Innovation last year.
“We know the American market is keen to discover whatmakes the ModLok bi-fold such a special product,” saysRobert Thiroff, Liniar’s international sales director.“There really is nothing like it currently available in theUS.
“The exoskeleton, combining reinforcement andsecurity with a patented thermal lock, offers a PVC-U bi-fold that acts as an aluminium door and we’re certain thatit’ll attract plenty of attention.
“PVCu is a growing market in the States and this is justthe first of many export opportunities that we’re lookingto explore.”
Now in its 16th year, GlassBuild America takes place onSeptember 12-14 and is the largest annual gathering placefor the glass, window and door industries in NorthAmerica.
As well as the ModLok bi-fold, Quanex will be showinga number of products at the event.
“We’re excited to be back at GlassBuild, where we’ll behighlighting our high-performance products and thetechnical expertise that helps manufacturers get the mostfrom their operations,” says Erin Johnson, director ofmarketing for Quanex.
“Our team can’t wait to highlight what’s possible whennew technology and innovative manufacturing strategiescome together.” ❐
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Timber fabricator Glyngary haspartnered with VBH to develop a
PAS24 certified door. Glyngary, a family-owned window and door fabricatorsince 1985, says it saw an opportunity todevelop a door specification and securityhardware package that helps them standout from competitors. The partnershipalso includesYale and Accoya.
The company wanted a long-lastingproduct using hardware which couldmatch the performance of Accoya, along-life sustainable wood, guaranteedagainst rot for 50 years.VBH’s stainlesssteel greenteQ Coastline range iscorrosion resistant, has a long-projectedlifespan, a proven security record and a25-year guarantee, so it was the obviouschoice. It was used with the stainless-steel Yale Mantis 3 multipoint door lockwhich is also corrosion resistant. Therange is made from Grade 304 stainless-steel, so it’s exceptionally resistant tocorrosion even in the harshestconditions. This is particularly relevantwhen using Accoya as, in common withmost durable timber, there is a smallamount of acid present in the wood
Team-up for PAS
Tradelink WindowSolutions has createdthe definitiveResidence range forinstallers by adding theseamlessly welded R9sto the collection. Justlike the R7s window,R9s offers a fullywelded frame.R9s is PAS 24 certifiedand comes with theoption to glaze on site,or have fully bondedglass,depending on theinstaller’s preferredchoice.Jim Moody, managing director at Tradelink says: “We wanted tocreate a Residence range that gave installers the opportunity toreally impress homeowners looking for high-performance windowswith heritage styling. R9s windows are fully welded to giveimpressive strength and the weld is almost invisible, to give aseamless finish.“Residence adds real value for installers, so we wanted to give themthe confidence to choose the window style and glazing method theywant to sell and fit. With seamless R7s and R9s, glass bonded orglaze-on-site options as well as mechanical jointed frames and PAS24 across the range, the Tradelink Residence Collection offersinstallers all the options to win more jobs.” ❐
Glazingchain
With the registration of installerHeathfield Windows, the first
end-to-end glazing supply chain hasbecome CORGI Fenestrationregistered – from system house Liniarto fabricators Whiteline to installersHeathfield Windows.
“Our vision was about creating aquality mark for the complete glazingsector supply chain, from top tobottom,” says CORGI FenestrationCEO Chris Mayne.
“Individual fabricators and installersare registering and they will experiencesignificant business benefits from doingso.
“But there are enhanced benefits,both for companies and consumers, of afully registered supply chain such as theLiniar-Whiteline-Heathfield one.
“This will provide product traceabilityfor homeowners, meaning the productinstalled is the same product tested andapproved. It will also mean qualityproduction and installation, a morequalified workforce and, ultimately,more reassurance for homeowners.”
Steve Milham, MD of both Whitelineand Heathfield Windows, believesthat the CORGI Fenestration mark willprove invaluable to both his fabricatorbusiness and his installer networkbecause of the levels of consumerrecognition for the brand.
Milham says: “I believe that theCORGI Fenestration brand is wellknown to homeowners. It provides aquick simple statement detailing thebenefits of membership and theassurances it brings, rather than thecomplicated explanation currently usedto justify the installation process.” ❐
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challenges that politicians, legislatorsand market conditions present. Thesupply chain for the vast majority of thecomponents used in UK and Irishmanufacturing is global and susceptibleto issues that we may think aredetached from our everyday worlds.However, I’m sure the recent high-profile moves by the US government toimpose tariffs on its imports hasbrought home the challenges we face.
“That’s why we must stay close to ourinternational supply chain partners inthe fight to defend free trade, shareexperiences and learn from bestpractice from across the globe. Thisensures that our customers can benefitfrom superb quality products deliveredon time in full, error-free, with totalconfidence.” ❐
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Rapierstar has made the voice of theUK door and window industry
heard at an international level at one ofthe most important events in the globalfastener industry’s calendar.
US import tariffs, China’s influence inglobal trade, raw material prices andBrexit were three of the hot topicsdominating the agenda at the sixthtriennial EFDA (European FastenerDistributor Association) conference,which took place recently in Rotterdam.
Rapierstar joined seniorrepresentatives from Europe’s leadingfastener importers and distributors,together with an unprecedentednumber of the world’s major fastenermanufacturing economies, to debatehow the industry is innovating andadapting to optimise fastener supply in arapidly changing world.
David Furness, managing director ofdoor and window fastener supplierRapierstar, was one of 120 delegateswho attended the conference with hiscolleagues, as part of a delegationrepresenting the British and Irishfastener distribution sector broughttogether under trade body BIAFD(British & Irish Association of FastenerDistributors).
He said: “It’s vitally important that weare engaged with the global fastenerindustry and in great shape to handle the
Fight for the future
Preparations are well under way by the challenger team aiming toupset the odds in round two of this year’s Ryder Cup style GMF CupChallenge, a charity golf event taking place at Quinta do Lago,Portugal, in September.The team, which brings together individuals from businessesworking in all areas of the door and window industry, took theopportunity recently to play a valuable practice day at the AstburyGolf Course in South Cheshire. They will play the incumbentchampions,Team GMF, in the GMF Cup.This prestigious bi-annualevent is organised to replicate the famous battle between the USAand Europe whilst – most importantly – raising much-needed fundsfor Hope House Children's Hospices, which support terminally illchildren and their families. ❐
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Kömmerling UK will be alongside itsparent company on Stand C20, Hall
17 at this year's glasstec exhibition beingheld in Dusseldorf,October 23-26th.The company will be showing itscomplete range of IG sealants alongsideits solutions for warm edge, structuralglazing and direct glazing (resistanceclass). With an extensive range ofcompatible products, the company iskeen to present itself as a one-stopsupplier for the glass industry.
Kömmerling Chemische Fabrikheadquartered in Pirmasens, Germany,is a leading international manufacturerof high-quality adhesives and sealants.Since its foundation in the year 1897,Kömmerling has time and againpioneered the development of newtechnologies for modern adhesives andsealants and now, since its acquisition byH.B. Fuller group, is an integral part of
one of the world's top two adhesivecompanies.
Kömmerling offers a completeproduct range for the glass industry –and hence solutions for nearly everyapplication from a single source. Itsadhesives and sealants fulfil the highestrequirements of internationalcertification standards. In addition, theyare tested according to even morestringent internal criteria. ❐
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CAB Members - Buyer’s Guide 2018The Council for Aluminium in Building’s aim is to support the interests of the architectural
aluminium industry by encouraging the increasing use of aluminium products in architecture andin the construction industry as a whole
Metalline (Services)01543 456930www.metalline.co.ukNorDan AluminiumTel: 01698 376922www.nordan.co.ukNorwich Aluminium01603 327373www.norwichaluminium.co.ukOpen Entrances01923 277901www.openentrances.co.ukOpenwood Facades01268 574260www.openwoodgroup.co.ukPanel Systems0114 275 2881www.composite-panel.co.ukPaul Evans Architectural07593 074113www.pe-a.co.ukPrater01737 772331www.prater.co.ukRidgeway Glazing01452 883817www.ridgewayglazing.co.ukSolarlux Systems01707 339970www.solarlux.co.ukThe Standard Patent GlazingCompany01924 461213www.patent-glazing.comTheWindowGlassCompany(Bristol)0117 977 9292www.windowglass.co.ukTotal Aluminium Systems01823 353395www.total-aluminium.co.ukUnique Window Systems0116 236 4656www.uniquewindowsystems.co.ukVitral UK01223 499000www.vitral.co.ukVulcan Aluminium01482 830500www.vulcancommercialglazing.uk
CAB Members - Buyer’s Guide 2018
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings0191 401 2281www.interpon.co.ukAlmetron01978 660297www.almetron.co.ukAxalta Powder CoatingSystems UK01325 347000www.powder.axaltacs.comBarley Chalu01953 602771www.barleychalu.co.ukChemetall01908 649333www.chemetall.comPowdertech (Corby)01536 400890www.powdertechcorby.co.ukSherwin-Williams GeneralIndustrial Coatings0151 486 0486www.synthapulvin.co.ukSuperior Paint & PowderCoating024 7646 4676www.sppcltd.co.ukTomburn Ltd02392 692020www.tomburn.comVertik-Al0121 608 7171www.vertik-al.com
AGC Glass UK01788 535353www.yourglass.comEuroview Architectural Glass01376 503838www.euroview.glassGlas Trösch0208 366 1662www.glastroeschgroup.comGuardian Industries UK01405 726881www.guardianglass.co.ukPilkington UK01744 692000www.pilkington.comSwisspacer07795 688061www.swisspacer.com
Glazing Products
Hardware
Adams Rite Europe0845 873 4838www.adamsrite.co.ukAlpro ArchitecturalHardware01202 676262www.alpro.co.ukAluminium Door Supplies01827 287921www.aluminiumdoorsupplies.comASSA ABLOY EntranceSystems01932 765888www.assaabloyentrance.comAumüller UK0117 9820440www.ferralux.deAxim ArchitecturalHardware020 8685 9685www.axim.co.ukCaldwell Hardware (UK)024 7643 7900www.caldwell.co.ukCarl F Groupco01733 393330www.carlfgroupco.co.ukCentor Europe0121 701 2500www.centor.comCiiLOCK Engineering01455 633346www.ciilock.comdormakaba01462 477600www.dormakaba.co.ukDyer Environmental Controls0161 491 4840www.dyerenvironmental.co.ukERA Home Security01922 490050www.eraeverywhere.comGEZE UK01543 443000www.geze.co.ukL J Pratley & Partners01277 633933www.ljpratley.co.ukRoto Roof Windows andHardware01788 558600www.roto-frank.co.ukR W Simon01805 623721www.rwsimon.co.uk
Finishing
CAB Members 2018
Hardware
Sapphire Louvres01455 612222www.sapphire-group.co.ukSavio07725 403600www.savio.itSE Controls01543 443060www.secontrols.comSecuristyle01242 221200www.securistyle.comSFS intec0113 208 5500www.sfsintec.bizSiegenia024 7662 2000www.siegenia.comSobinco07955 282910www.sobinco.comTiton Hardware01206 713800www.titon.co.ukVent Engineering01202 744958www.vent.co.ukWindowMaster ControlSystems01536 510990www.windowmaster.co.ukWinkhaus (UK)01536 316000www.winkhaus.co.uk
Recyclers
Repair and MaintenanceCommercialWindows & Doors020 8885 8585www.comwin.co.uk
Elumatec UK01908 580800www.elumatec.comEmmegi (UK)024 7667 6192www.emmegi.com
Machinery Suppliers
Roofing ComponentsDales Fabrications0115 930 1521www.dales-eaves.co.ukGuttercrest01691 663300www.guttercrest.co.uk
Alutrade0121 552 0330www.alutrade.co.uk
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Software Design& Supply
BM Aluminium01684 856920www.bmaluminium.co.ukSystems Design& Supply
Systems Design& Supply
AluK (GB)01633 810440www.aluk.co.ukAluprof UK0161 941 4005www.aluprof.co.ukArchitectural & MetalSystems+353 21 4705100www.ams.ieComar ArchitecturalAluminium Systems020 8685 9685www.comar-alu.co.ukExlabesa01302 762500www.exlabesa.co.uk
HUECK UK0121 767 1344www.hueck.comHydro Building Systems UK01684 853500www.hydroextrusions.comiKON Aluminium Systems0121 789 9936www.ikonaluminium.comJack Aluminium Systems024 7646 7449www.jackaluminium.co.ukKawneer UK01928 502500www.kawneer.comMetal Technology028 9448 7777www.metaltechnology.comRAICO UK01329 848175www.raico.euReynaers0121 421 1999www.reynaers.comSchueco UK01908 282111www.schueco.co.ukSenior Architectural Systems01709 772600www.seniorarchitectural.co.ukSmart ArchitecturalAluminium01934 876100www.smartsystems.co.uk
Thermal BarrierProductsEnsinger Building Products01443 678400www.insulbar.comTechnoform BAUTEC01789 761323www.technoform.comWatkiss Thermalbreak01335 344450www.watkissthermalbreak.co.uk
WeatherproofingAdshead Ratcliffe & Co01773 826661www.arbo.co.ukReddiplex01905 795432www.reddiplex.comSealEco01698 802250www.sealeco.comSherwin-Williams DiversifiedBrands01752 202060www.geocel.co.uk
Shading Devices
AW Louvers & Ventilation01684 274608www.awlouvers.co.ukRenson Fabrications01622 754123www.renson.be
Council for Aluminium in Building, Bank House, Bond’s Mill, Stonehouse, Glos GL10 3RFTel: 01453 828851 Web: www.c-a-b.org.uk
CAB is the essential trade body for the Aluminium in Buildingsector. For further information on membership benefitsincluding the extensive range of free seminars on contractualawareness, H & S and specialist technical and marketingtopics, please contact Julie Harley on 01453 828851 or [email protected]
Alternatively go towww.c-a-b.org.uk/about-cab/why-joinwhere an application form can also be downloaded.
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