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Qualicoat UK & Ireland are to exhibit at this years ‘Surface World Live’ which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on the 22nd and 23rd March. The stand will be manned by current members and will offer the opportunity for potential members to discuss the benefits of membership and how it can benefit supply chain companies in the architectural powder coating market.

Now in its sixteenth year the association has grown to over 30 members in the UK and Ireland and is actively working with construction specifiers on facade and infrastructure projects where the correct choice and specification of finishes is required. Half of the membership is made up of applicator members spread across the UK who are on hand to assist with the specification process.

The association offers an RIBA approved CPD for its membership which enables members to interface directly with architects. The Qualicoat UK & Ireland stand will enable visitors to the show to discuss first hand the benefits of becoming a Qualicoat member and the benefits of commercial businesses working together to develop an internationally recognised standard for architectural coatings.

Copies of the Qualicoat standard, now in its fourteenth edition, are available through the UK association website, www.qualicoatuki.org, together with an up to date list of manufacturers and applicators. Printed literature and telephone support is available from Qualicoat UK & Ireland’s Head Office in Birmingham on 0121 601 6746. You can also follow the association on Twitter @Qualicoat.

GEZE is introducing a smart interface module for its door and window technology.

The IO 420 connects into the BACnet system – the standardised global data communication system independent of manufacturers and specific technologies – to manage light, heating, ventilation and alarm systems.

According to GEZE, it provides a fast, simple and standardised integration which works with GEZE window drives, automatic door systems, heat and smoke ventilation products, and safety technology products to provide heat and smoke ventilation, secure escape routes and provide a more pleasant and healthier indoor climate.

The interface enables a central control of automatic door systems and can monitor their status, showing which operating mode they are in and display options for alarms, making it particularly suitable for offices, passageways, shopping centres and public buildings.

Emergency exit protection can also be incorporated ensuring automatic release of electrical lock and swing door drives, immediate detection of abuse or incorrect operation, and motor lock control – identifying its current locking status.

Automatic window controls, and heat and smoke ventilation products can also be controlled by the IO 420. This can trigger a ‘nocturnal cool-down’, control window closure in case of rain or strong winds and can be used to support natural ventilation based on internal/external conditions – weather factors or presence of people in the building.

Kaz Spiewakowski, managing director of GEZE UK, said: “Smart building solutions are the future for many building types. They are convenient, reduce energy costs, increase security and introduce greater comfort for those using the building. The IO 420 is designed to be scalable and therefore suitable for a wide range of premises – from small rooms with a few windows to entire buildings with complete integration of automatic systems.”

www.geze.co.uk

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Prefix Systems has developed a contemporary lean-to version of its Warmroof.

While the existing structural chassis of the Prefix Warmroof is used, this new version incorporates a steel formed panel to provide the aesthetics of a zinc roof, creating what Prefix describes as a ‘modern and contemporary’ appearance.

One notable installation of this kind has been carried out by longstanding customer, Artisan Conservatories & Windows, in North Wales.

In this case, the lean-to was designed to replicate the pitch of the existing stone cottage with a grey Warmroof incorporating two Velux rooflights, while the windows, doors and guttering were specified in golden oak. The raked frame has also allowed for additional light and the vaulted ceiling has really helped create a true sense of space.

Ian Gibson, managing director of Artisan, commented: “This new Warmroof development has strong credentials and we already know that it is by far the best solid roof in the market. Having Prefix as a business partner, allows us to tap into a number of unique and exciting products, all backed by their considerable customer support.”

Chris Baron, co-director of Prefix Systems said: “Warmroof is the best performing solid roof in the market and the new contemporary lean to offering down to 5º is another USP for our customers. Product innovation is now very much part of the Prefix DNA, along with exemplary levels of customer care.”

www.prefixsystems.co.uk

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Clayton Glass has launched Smartglass Dynamic, which it claims is the industry’s first automatically self-tinting glass technology for conservatories, orangeries and other glazing elements.

According to Clayton, this new glass technology represents ‘the dawn in a new era of dynamic conservatory living’, but importantly for installers, can be handled in the same way as any other glass unit, is reportedly simple to install and will be manufactured in any shape within 10-14 days.

In the middle of summer, Smartglass Dynamic will reportedly change from a clear state in the morning to a deep blue during the day where solar control and light shading is needed most, yet as the unit cools will go back to clear at the end of the day and into the night. At all other times of day and season, this glass innovation will offer ‘various semi-tinted states’ according to Smartglass, depending on the surface temperature of the glass. In it’s clear state, the product is said to offer ‘a similar light transmission to a standard clear glass unit’.

From a technical perspective, the solar factor (G-value) of Smartglass Dynamic reportedly varies from 10-34%, with light transmission of 6-60% and offers a U-value of 1.2 W/m2K. From a solar control standpoint, it offers the best performance of any conservatory roof glass in the UK and with many standard roof glass offerings only able to achieve a G-value of 40%, outperforms these even in a clear state, with the considerable added benefit of acting dynamically from 10-34%, 365 days a year.

Clayton Glass has also developed a Smartglass Dynamic sample kit. This handy sized, interactive marketing tool, is said to ‘highlight the unique characteristics of this pioneering glass technology, in a clever and engaging way’.

Jason McCabe, commercial and site director of Clayton Glass, commented: “This is quite simply the most exciting glass development to hit the conservatory and domestic glazing markets I’ve seen in my career. It’s commercially viable from a manufacturing, installation and sales and marketing perspective and we’re expecting considerable interest in the product.”

www.smart-glass.co.uk

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KAT has appointed its existing commercial director as managing director of the company as part of its ongoing market and production growth strategies and in recognition of the success and value generated under his management to date.

Chris Powell, who joined the leading doors and windows manufacturer in 2014, has implemented and overseen strategies for sales and marketing, product development and special projects. In his new role, Chris will spearhead further customer growth in new sectors, whilst underpinning the company’s core delivery and service offering.

Chris Powell said: “The business is in a leading position already with plans afoot to expand our offering to our existing UK and Ireland customers. I’m delighted to be at the helm of the company at such a pivotal stage in its growth and look forward to announcing positive news in 2017.”

With over 90 employees and 15 design partners across the UK and Ireland, KAT will imminently announce further senior recruitment and business acquisitions.

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National Domelight Company (NDC) has launched its latest collection of polycarbonate and glass rooflights, showcased in its 2017 range brochure, available now!

New for 2017 is NDC’s Lunaglaze rooflight, a flat glass rooflight in standard specification available for next-day delivery. It’s NDC’s first to offer both PVC and aluminium frame options.

Additionally, the AstroGlaze range has been extended to offer larger one-piece flat glass rooflights. The popular Mardome range in polycarbonate and glass has been expanded, as has the classic Coxdome collection.

According to NDC, the brochure’s site specification & measuring guide and rooflight-type infographic ensures the best product choice for the project, all in a handy A5-sized brochure that according to NDC, is ‘perfect for the tool bag’.

www.nationaldomes.com

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Scoring a hat-trick of awards all within the space of a couple of months, Atlas Roof Solutions approved installer, QKS Home Improvement, is on a bit of a winning streak at the moment.

Adding to its National Installation of the Year award and National Houzz Service award, the Lincolnshire based company has now come out on top in January’s FIT Show Installation of the Year competition.

Following up Nordic Installations’ win in December for its bespoke new-build in Dunsford, Devon, QKS was up against some tough competition with excellent installations submitted by companies such as The Window Company, DWL Windows, McDermott Windows and even Atlas Roof Solutions – a company it works very closely with.

“It was the well exposed images with the product shown clearly that caught my attention,” said CAB’s Adrian Toon, the competition’s judge. “They also supplied a great range of pictures. With the vertical elements of the installation being vertical within the image, this also helps with the appeal in the eyes of the viewer.”

QKS has also won a FIT Show goodie bag and a pair of tickets to the show gala dinner taking place on 24 May. It’s also been added to the shortlist of monthly winners who have the opportunity to be crowned overall Installation of the Year winner, which will be announced at the FIT Show.

Winning installations to date can be seen on the FIT Show website: www.fitshow.co.uk/installation-of-the-year.

Think you’ve got what it takes to enter and win? Photographic entries can be submitted via Twitter for the Installation of the Year competition using the hashtag #FITInstallation including a short description of the installation and product used.

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