Smartglass Dynamic sales kits in demand

Smartglass says its Dynamic sales kits are in demand

Just a few weeks after launch, requests for the new Smartglass Dynamic sample kits have reportedly exceeded 200, with companies and individuals keen to try out the ‘revolutionary’, self-tinting, glass technology for conservatories, orangeries and other glazing elements.

The handy-sized sample kits encourage users to place a sample piece of Smartglass Dynamic in any hot liquid for 30 seconds. After this time, the glass transforms from clear to a darkened state, reflective of the process that occurs when the glass is exposed to direct sunlight in various window, door and glazed roof applications.

Depending upon the surface temperature of Smartglass Dynamic, it ranges from a clear state ‘close to that of standard glass’, to a darkened state with a G-value of 10%. According to Smartglass, this performance measurement is ‘better than any other conservatory roof glass in the UK’, including the S Smartglass Ultra 86. For ‘everything else in between’, the glass unit will offer various states of semi-tinted appearance and active solar control, 365 days a year.

Jason McCabe, commercial and site director of Clayton Glass, commented: “The number of requests for the glass has exceeded expectations by some way in just a matter of weeks. We believe this technology has considerable scope for the conservatory sector in particular, given the fact we can make units in any shape and delivered nationwide within 10-14 days from point of order.

“Sales savvy companies will look to promote this technology to early adopting consumers eager for an adaptive and dynamic living environment.”

For a free Smartglass Dynamic sample kit and a 2017 product guide, e-mail enquiries@smart-glass.co.uk or call the sales office on 01207 288200.

www.smart-glass.co.uk

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In business for over 45 years, Suffolk-based SEH BAC knows the importance of a continually evolving product range – and now the South-East firm has bolstered its product line by switching its aluminium offering to Origin.

“We have established a strong reputation with homeowners across the South-East and East Anglia for our outstanding windows, doors and conservatories,” comments SEH BAC Managing Director, John Savage. “Our entire range is constantly under review to ensure we always offer our customers the absolute best products. Switching to Origin allows us to strengthen our aluminium offering, by using one of the leading manufacturers of bespoke aluminium products.”

Part of One Group Construction, SEH BAC supplies both double and triple glazed windows in a wide range of styles including casement, tilt and turn and bay windows. They also offer residential aluminium doors as well as French doors and luxury bifolding doors.

“Of course, it can be a challenge switching suppliers, especially when it is for one of our fastest-growing product areas,” adds John. “However, it is already proving to be a beneficial process, allowing us to draw on Origin’s wealth of experience in aluminium to expand our own range, and capitalise on consumer demand for contemporary aluminium products. We are looking forward to launching some new additions to our offering in the near future.”

With a turnover of £30m, SEH BAC boasts one of the largest product ranges in the glazing industry, offering an extensive selection of uPVC, aluminium, timber and timber alternative products. Respected throughout the window industry, the firm has 17 show-centres across East Anglia, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Kent, with more planned in the future.

For more information, call 0808 159 6310 or visit www.sehbac.com

For anyone who missed ‘Shoe Gate’ on social media in the last few weeks, the recent news from RegaLead is that after almost two decades with the company, Ian Duckworth is sadly leaving to relocate abroad. Stepping into his (admittedly less flamboyant) shoes is ‘seasoned industry glass man’ Roland Sarin, who has joined the company as market manager insulated glass.

Roland commented: “I first joined the industry back in 1995 and have been lucky enough to work with some leading brands over the years like Pilkington and Edgetech. I love our sector because of the huge diversity of individuals and products which keeps it challenging and interesting. RegaLead is a brand that I’ve kept an eye on over the years and have always respected their tangible innovation, teamwork and inclusivity. Visiting their stands at many trade exhibitions, I’ve been impressed by a sense of professionalism but what that’s always mixed with enjoyment, respect and fun. I’ll be working with Ian for the next couple of months before he leaves and look forward to meeting customers between now and The FIT show.”

Guy Hubble, Joint MD, commented: “We’re obviously sad that Ian, or Ducky as he’s affectionately known to the team, is leaving and we wish him all the best for his new life. He has been a fantastic asset to the business and without him, RegaLead would not be the clear market leader it is today. He has consistently shown talent and dedication in both his dealing with customers, but also in terms of product development. I’d like to say a fantastic thank-you. And it’s not entirely a ‘good bye’ as Ian will continue to support us in our export markets when he emigrates.

“Insulated glass remains a core part of the RegaLead business and we service an extensive customer base of IGU manufacturers and distributors to trade. With his heritage and experience in glass and glass processing, Roland is the ideal person to build on this important part of our business and continue the relationships and product solutions Ian has made over the years.”

www.regalead.co.uk

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As part of the branding strategy of the recently formed Helix Group, the organisation has re-branded GGF Training to Helix Training (www.trainwithhelix.co.uk).

The newly named company says it will deliver ‘the same level of excellent service as before’, aiming to ‘add more benefits and exciting new features for companies in the glass and glazing industry’.

The Helix Group was formed in 2016 by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) to ‘harness the resources and talents’ of all the GGF’s subsidiary companies. Along with FENSA, GGFi, Borough IT, RISA and BFRC – Helix Training will add to the collective services the Helix Group offers to the industry.

Jon Vanstone, Helix Group CEO, commented on the introduction of Helix Training: “We are incredibly proud of what GGF Training achieved since it was launched at the end of 2013. From the development of a successful MTC (Minimal Technical Competency) program to an ambitious and continually evolving syllabus of industry training, there is a lot of potential for future opportunity. We believe that with the support of Helix Group, Helix Training will be able to reach this potential, having a greater impact on the broader home improvement market.”

Helix Training will be based with the rest of Helix Group at the new GGF offices in Rushworth Street, London.

Rebecca Healy, development manager of Helix Training, said: “With the new company, the new brand name and the new building it feels like the beginning of a new chapter in training for all connected to the group. Helix Training has a lot of plans for the continuation and refinement of what has gone before with GGF Training including Individual Compliance, previously known as MTC, and specialist industry training; as well as a new suite of courses designed to develop individuals and businesses to their highest potential.”

While there are changes happening within the group, Helix Training is still run by the same team behind GGF Training, which says it will ‘continue to deliver their services with the same passion, drive and level of excellence as before’.

Brian Baker, GGF chief executive (interim) commented: “We are delighted to see the formation of Helix Training. To ensure the training needs of GGF members are still served, the GGF has set up a training division within its technical department, headed up by Sarah Herbert who was part of the GGF Training team since its formation in 2013. Both the GGF training department and Helix Training will work together to deliver the best training courses for the GGF membership.”

www.trainwithhelix.co.uk

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Please forward your CV and covering letter to steve.hacking@supaliteroof.co.uk or call 01772 828060 for further details.

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People in Glazing Society (PIGS) saw another hugely successful event at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester on 2 March 2017.

The first 2017 event drew in people from across the entire glazing industry for drinks, nibbles and networking.

PIGS organiser and client strategy director at Balls2 Marketing, Sarah Ball, said: “I’m properly chuffed with the turn-out in Manchester this year. It’s always one of our most popular PIGS events but I think this has been our best-attended yet.

“We’ve almost hit the 200 attendees mark and it’s great to see faces old and new enjoying a drink and a good chat.”

As usual, PIGS received fantastic support from the industry. 36 companies and organisations dipped their hands in their pockets to sponsor the event. All of the money went behind the bar to start the PIGS party.

Sarah continued: “PIGS doesn’t make a profit – it’s all about getting people in glazing together for a good time. As ever, we have our fantastic industry sponsors to thank for making PIGS happen.
“An extra thanks to GAP, who gave us a boost of funds when the bar ran dry on the night – much appreciated!”

There are three further PIGS events planned for 2017. The next is in London on 11 May. There will be a first-time PIGS in Glasgow event in the summer and Birmingham will finish off the year’s events.

Sarah added: “I would like to say thank you to everyone who supports and attends PIGS and I’d also like to thank the Balls2 Marketing team for helping me with the organisation and promotion of PIGS.”

If you would like to sponsor a 2017 PIGS event, please email Sarah at sarah@balls2marketing.com.

www.balls2marketing.co.uk/pigs

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Modplan Ltd has just announced the latest addition to its range: the VEKA new M70 bevelled 70mm system. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director said of the system, “The new M70 is a 70mm fully-integrated, multi-chambered system with an updated contemporary bevel to complement any style of property. We are confident it will be a popular addition to our portfolio and feedback from our customers on the new system who attended our recent ‘open house’ event was extremely positive.”

The new M70 system is a strong addition to Modplan’s range. The additional chambers of the system increase the overall thermal performance to meet the demanding current and future requirements for more energy efficient products. A choice of couplings in plain or featured finishes gives customer choice along with a range of glazing beads in either chamfered or sculptured options. The system is Secured by Design approved, the official police approved accreditation, and meets the requirements of Document Q too. The M70 system is available in White, Rosewood, Rosewood on White, Golden Oak, Golden Oak on White, Anthracite Grey on White and Black on White. The system offers a fitter-friendly baypole system which is available in a choice of chamfered or sculptured finishes too.

The new M70 system will be manufactured in Modplan’s dedicated factory near Newport, Gwent and will be available to customers from 1st May, 2017.

The new M70 system is the latest in a line of new products being introduced by Modplan over the next couple of months. Heidi says, “It is important to us that our product range meets our customers’ needs. We continually have our finger on the pulse with product design and we are confident that the introduction of the new M70 system will be a valuable addition to our range.”

www.modplan.co.uk

The New Heart and Home of Sternfenster

Having outgrown its current residence, Sternfenster has completed a move that allows it to better accommodate for its ‘rapidly growing’ approved installer network.

The move includes a ‘cutting edge’ aluminium factory that has brought with it 25,000ft2 of extra production space, allowing aluminium capacity to increase by more than 100%. This not only brings increased strength to Sternfenster’s position in the aluminium market, it has also become the source of 47 new jobs in the Lincoln area.

This expansion has also seen Sternfenster’s staff move into a set of brand new offices. With a current staff count of 162, the company expects this to grow by over a third in the next three years.

With a happier team and greater production space at their disposal, Sternfenster promises to provide better prices, improved lead times and a better service for all of their customers.

The addition of Sternfenster’s new aluminium factory has also allowed them to offer a brand new range of high quality, long lasting colours for their aluminium range.

Mike Parczuk, managing director of Sternfenster, said: “Business growth is always exciting, so seeing one as substantial as this has been a fantastic result for us. It’s exciting to know we can meet the increasing demands of our customers, giving us the confidence to embark on important innovations for the network.”

www.sternfenster.com

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WITH optimistic forecasts for sector growth in 2017, impregnated foam tapes can be seen as an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional silicone sealants for installers looking for rapid and longer lasting sealing around windows and doors, says Andrew Swift, national sales manager for ISO-CHEMIE.

Expanding self-adhesive foam tapes are gaining traction as an alternative to wet-based sealants for the effective sealing of joints around the windows and doors in new build and refurbishment projects. Here, joint widths can vary considerably and installers can never be certain what they will face when they arrive on site, so it’s advisable to have a versatile foam sealant available that can cater for most eventualities.

The ISO-BLOCO 600 range of pre-compressed PUR impregnated foam tapes can be used by installers to quickly and easily seal joints up to 42 mm, providing a highly effective perimeter seal for windows and doors for both weather tightness and thermal/acoustic insulation, while still remaining permeable to trapped water and water vapour – similar to a flexible breathable style material for the building facade.

Installers fitting windows into multi-storey timber frame houses often have to deal with structures where they have to compensate for the large amount of differential movement (up to 36 mm) which can occur between the internal timber wall, or roofs, and the external brick or block work. Here, a solution is available with the ISO-BLOCO T-Max sealing tape which has been specifically designed for the timber frame housing market.

Incorporating fire resistant qualities, the tape provides a highly effective ‘fit and forget’ perimeter seal for windows, particularly at heads, sills and under the roof eaves for both weather tightness and thermal/acoustic insulation, while still remaining permeable to trapped water and water vapour – similar to a flexible breathable style material for the building facade.

Quick-to-apply on-site, T-Max is capable of sealing larger joints ranging in width from 11mm to 50mm in a single tape size providing excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties and can accommodate a temperature range of -30° to +90°. It’s also impermeable to driving rain with a minimum equivalent to Storm Force 10, making it one of the best performing tapes in its class.

Another product to be considered, which delivers significant installation cost savings is the ISO-BLOCO ONE, which combines both the weather seal and airtight seal into a simple single product. Hiring access systems, with the associated health and safety issues, can add significantly to the overall cost of a new build or renovation project. However, foam tapes such asBLOCO ONE enable windows to be easily, and fully sealed from inside, avoiding the need to use time consuming and costly external access systems like scaffolding and ladders.

Moreover, because they can be used in the wet and rain, the installation of windows can be undertaken regardless of external weather conditions, avoiding time consuming and costly delays. This can lead to potential savings of hundreds of pounds per day.

ISO-CHEMIE supplies its products in a number of application specific packages such as ISO3 WINDOW SEALING SYSTEM for ease-of-use and to overcome issues relating to onsite access and conditions such as freezing temperatures in the winter months. This system is based on the European RAL principle of three level sealing, offers an external seal providing weather resistance and breathability, while the intermediate seal provides extra thermal and acoustic properties, and the internal layer meets air tightness and humidity requirements. All three levels are designed to accommodate any movement between the adjacent construction materials.

These tapes combine high performance with cost competitiveness, providing an effective sealing solution for the perimeter joint between windows, doors and walls in typical UK building. And with BS8213-2016 compliant tapes alongside the GGF’s guide to window installation and the demand for installed windows with matching energy rated gaps, they can combine to provide installers with an added value sales package, presenting an up-sell opportunity for installers to close deals by offering a more complete installation to the consumer.

ISO-CHEMIE is one of Europe’s main producers of impregnated foam sealants, specialising in the manufacturer of foam products from polyethylene (EPE), polypropylene (EPP) and polyurethane (PUR) using the latest production techniques. The company’s UK technical and distribution operation is supported by a dedicated logistics service to ensure customer orders are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible (usually next-day delivery).

www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/home/