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GGF ISSUES REVISED GUIDANCE ON IN-HOUSE SELLING DURING LOCKDOWN IN ENGLAND
On Monday this week the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) issued revised guidance for Home Improvement companies and sub-contractors operating in England during the current National Lockdown, following confirmation from Government officials of a new interpretation of the guidance for in-house selling during the pandemic. The general Guidance on the subject of sales, published on the Government’s website, remains the same and is unlikely to change for the next few weeks. READ MORE
Elsewhere, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our communities, our industry and the entire world, presenting challenges which have not been experienced before. In March 2020, whilst shutters were down and showrooms darkened, industry-leading PVCu systems company Liniar turned its downtime into an opportunity to make a difference with the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) to key workers. READ MORE
In other news, REHAU is mourning the loss of company founder and honorary president Helmut Wagner. He sadly passed away last Sunday at the age of 95 in Switzerland surrounded by his family. The news of the death of the popular founding father, who was highly committed to the end, has moved REHAU employees around the globe. READ MORE
. . . and, GQA welcomes news of a surge in job opportunities for glaziers, window fabricators and installers. Reported at www.fenews.co.uk, it is understood that total job posts in these categories were up by just over 111% between June and September. READ MORE
Enjoy this issue and if you have any comments please feel free to email me at the address below.
Christina Shaw
Owner & Publisher
Email me: christina@glassnews.co.uk
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GF ISSUES REVISED GUIDANCE ON IN HOUSE SELLING DURING LOCKDOWN IN ENGLAND |
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LINIAR RECEIVES BPF RECOGNITION FOR PPE SUPPORT |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our communities, our industry and the entire world, presenting challenges which have not been experienced before.
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OBITUARY - REHAU MOURNS THE LOSS OF COMPANY FOUNDER HELMUT WAGNER. |
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REHAU is mourning the loss of company founder and honorary president Helmut Wagner. He sadly passed away last Sunday at the age of 95 in Switzerland surrounded |
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SURGE IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES WELCOMED BY GQA |
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GQA welcomes news of a surge in job opportunities for glaziers, window fabricators and installers. Reported at www.fenews.co.uk, it is understood that
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GET SMART WITH Q-SMART |
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Hardware expert VBH has added the Q-Smart electronic smart handle to its range of premium quality window and door hardware and furniture.
It’s a keyless product which gives the |
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EDGETECH’S SUPER SPACER TRISEAL SG TO ENABLE SPECTACULAR NEW BUILDINGS |
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Warm-edge pioneers Edgetech have released the latest in a series of outstanding next-generation spacer bars.
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FENTRADE REPORTS DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH IN COMMERCIAL CURTAIN WALLING |
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Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade has reported double digit sales growth for its commercial curtain walling system. |
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STERNFENSTER INVESTS IN PRECISION ALUMINIUM CRIMPING TECHNOLOGY |
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Sternfenster has invested in state-of-the-art aluminium crimping technology, bringing new levels precision to its aluminium product
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WHY ALUMINIUM BIFOLDS AND PATIOS ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF EVERY INSTALLER’S PORTFOLIO |
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Many homeowners are investing in home improvements and with the trend for light-filled spaces showing no sign of slowing |
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SPECTUS FLUSH TILT & TURN WINDOWS SPECIFIED FOR NEW BUILD SOCIAL HOUSE DEVELOPMENT |
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300 Spectus Flush Tilt & Turn Windows were specified in the development of 22 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom flats in
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CONSERVATORY OUTLET COMPLETES FACTORY EXPANSION |
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Leading UK manufacturer, Conservatory Outlet Ltd, has officially completed a 10,000 sq ft factory expansion as part of a four-stage manufacturing investment. |
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CHANGE TO THE COVID-19 GUIDANCE AS REGARDS SALES WITHIN THE HOME |
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Dear Chris,
Yesterday evening (Wednesday 20 January), following numerous discussions with
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DESIGN FOR THE NEW NORMAL |
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With the new normal and remote selling, the industry and the way we do things has change dramatically over the last twelve months. |
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FREE REMOTE SELLING MASTERCLASS |
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Tommy Trinder, pioneers of Framepoint Technology®, have responded to Government guidelines banning the
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YALE APPOINTS NEW MARKETING EXECUTIVE |
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Yale has appointed Lucy Hume as Marketing Executive, assuming responsibilities for day-to-day communications as part of the brand’s marketing team. |
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LET’S CELEBRATE A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION |
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Freefoam announce the launch of a photographic competition.
2020 was the year was a transformative
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NEW TIERS OF STEEL WINDOW ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND THE BENEFITS THEY BRING |
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The Steel Window Association (SWA), www.steel-window-association.co.uk, is the source of independent, comprehensive |
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CONTRACT AWARD VALUES REACH £57 BILLION FOR 2020 – A 5% FALL ON 2019 |
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The value of all construction contract awards in 2020 was £57.0 billion. Despite the challenges 2020 brought,
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CONSERVATORY OUTLET LAUNCH ONLINE DIGITAL SALES TRAINING |
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A series of online sales training forums, designed to explore and share best practice |
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KUBU’S SMART NEW WEBSITE |
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Kubu, the smart-sensor technology for doors from Avantis International, has a fresh new website at kubu-home.com boasting several added features and improved functionality.
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YALE DOOR AND WINDOW SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES NEW LOCK RANGE FOR NORTH AMERICA |
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Yale has developed a comprehensive range of locks tailored specifically to suit the North American door and window market. |
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IS INVESTING IN OFFICE SPACE IN 2021 THE KEY TO BUSINESS SURVIVAL IN THE DIGITAL WORLD? |
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The past year has been an experiment in different working environments. Workers are again being asked to work from home
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aïr MOD SERIES WIN 2020 BUILD IT AWARD FOR BEST WINDOWS |
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Designed and manufactured from start-to-finish by Everglade Windows, MOD Series was launched in June 2019 and won the 2020 top prize after being named as |
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KÖMMERLING’S NEW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND TEAM |
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Andrew Charlesworth has been promoted to technical director for profine UK and KÖMMERLING, having been with the |
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TAKING ON THE BANK! |
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Lockdown may have put the brakes on Euroglaze’s fundraising campaign for Retina UK initially, but the team at the Barnsley based Rehau fabricator are now on a roll once again. |
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ENDURANCE PUBLISH NEW CUSTOMER CHARTER AND WELCOME PACK |
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With customer care at the top end of the agenda for Endurance Doors, the pioneering solid timber core composite door |
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FALL IN RMI OUTPUT MUST BE ADDRESSED IN MARCH BUDGET, SAYS FMB |
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The fall in repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) work points to a bumpy recovery for construction, which must be strengthened if we are to ‘build back better’, |
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STUDENT HALLS – BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW THEM: EDGETECH EXCELS ON STUNNING DANISH PROJECT |
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From a bird’s eye view, it looks like a meandering path through a leafy city park. But get a bit closer, and you realise |
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