| Glass Times editor Nathan Bushell reflects on the latest health and safety news.Safety comes first this week, as it is reported that working at height safety breaches on construction sites... |
|
01548 521862
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Featured Story
|
|
|
|
A safety reminder
|
|
Glass Times editor Nathan Bushell reflects on the latest health and safety news.Safety comes first this week, as it is reported that working at height safety breaches on construction sites...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in working at height safety breaches on construction sites
|
|
Working at height safety breaches recorded on construction sites have increased by 13%, according to Building Safety Group (BSG).The increase is based on 10,000 site inspections conducted during the first six...
|
|
|
|
|
|
HMRC crackdown
|
|
Contractors and freelancers working in the UK were warned today to get their taxes in order now to ensure that they aren\'t caught up in HMRC\'s latest crackdown on workers...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New guidance on low sightline IGUs
|
|
The Saveheat Group has published new guidance on the specification of low sightline narrow cavity insulating glass units.Uploaded to member company Blairs Windows’ website, the advice covers the law, the...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partner programme
|
|
Certass has launched its Key Partner Programme, working with system suppliers and fabricators to increase support to local installers.The Certass Key Partner Scheme follows a pilot with Eurocell that was...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Embracing innovation
|
|
Following a period of consolidation and unrest in the industry, smaller firms need to show guts and embrace innovation if they are going to survive, according to Terry Richardson, founder...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lessons to be learned?
|
|
With engagement and recruitment of young people cited as a key challenge for the UK glass processing sector, there are potential learning opportunities from the continent, according to Bohle.Against the...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profits up by a third
|
|
CMS Window Systems has reported considerable growth in its profitability, with EBITDA in the year to March up by more than one third, boosted by record turnover topping £36 million.In...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Official distributor
|
|
Window Ware has been appointed as the official UK distributor of Caldwell’s Folding Openers.The news follows Window Ware becoming the launch partner for Caldwell’s new Cotswold Sinidex window lock.Richard Bryant,...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opportunities with no limits
|
|
Forel recently launched its new IG line – No Limits 9000 – at a recent ‘open house’.The new line is designed for large size formats, and can process insulating glass...
|
|
|
|
|
|
New lacquered glass collection
|
|
The new Saint-Gobain collection of durable lacquered glass for interior walls and furniture now comprises 26 colour choices built around five contemporary trends.SGG Planilaque Colour-IT can be used in residential...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mission statement
|
|
Edgetech has published a new mission statement.The company hired branding specialists Orb to conduct an analysis of its relationship with its customers, and perceptions of the company in the market...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production capacity doubled
|
|
Morley Glass and Glazing has doubled its production capacity, making it possible to manufacture up to 3,000 sealed units with integral blinds inside per week.The business, which is celebrating its...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seal of approval
|
|
Ritec International has been awarded ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 14001:2015 – the international quality and environmental standards for a company’s management systems covering its products and services.The company’s route...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Demand for slimline units soars
|
|
Slenderline Glass has grown by 40% in 12 months, the company has reported.The Kent-based firm, which is part of the EJ Cocker Group, has seen demand for its heritage sealed...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Digital focus
|
|
Liniar has revamped its website, appointed a digital marketing manager, and launched a new customer marketing initiative.Web traffic has quadrupled during the last three years, with the site generating an...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Big rewards and bacon butties
|
|
Velux is offering rewards to customers across the UK and Ireland who are planning a home renovation project this July.The promotion will reward installers, builders and homeowners who choose Velux...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Board appointment
|
|
Indeglas MD Jeanette MacIntyre has joined the board of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre. Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), the leadership organisation for Scotland’s construction industry, has refreshed its board with seven...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior appointments
|
|
OnLevel has made two senior appointments: Alan Dandy has joined as operations director, and Andrea Simpson has joined as technical sales for project in the south east.Alan has over 20...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01795 435913
|
|
Glass Times is the Industry Leading Magazine reaching 10,536 professionals each month. 100% individually reader requested
ABC Jan-Dec 2015.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disclaimer & Copyright All rights reserverd. No part maybe reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher. Whilst every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher can take no responsiblity for omissions or errors. No responsibilty is taken for unsolicited submissions or the return of submitted items. The Publisher gives no guarantee of actual publication date.
|
|
|
|
|
