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3D Laminates Ltd has been appointed the sole UK agent for all Hornschuch PVCu window and door grade foils from their Techprofil and Techform foil ranges, with effect from early January 2012.  This important strategic venture with Konrad Hornschuch AG, will see 3D take on all responsibility for the sales and marketing of their impressive range of foils, building on their existing 7 year relationship with Hornschuch in the development of their CoolSkin™ technology for door skins.

Following on from Kömmerling’s recently held PassivHaus Workshop at their head office in Lichfield to a panel of customers, there’s been an increase in enquiries from existing customers and specifiers. The workshop was originally intended to show off the latest developments in their product portfolio and to introduce some of the German engineering philosophies in product design.

This year Network VEKA's membership figures have hit an all time high, currently with a record 151 members. So what is it that attracts so many fabricator and installer companies to the prestigious standards organisation?  As MD John Ogilvie explains, the Network VEKA members package is the most extensive in the industry today: “Many of the benefits our members enjoy are probably out of reach of other organisations; from our Competent Persons scheme and unique Insurance Backed Guarantees to bespoke literature ranges and advertising budgets, to name just a few.”

VEKA fabricator, Weathershield Windows has been awarded a whopping three Kitemark accreditations for its quality and security.  Weathershield has achieved ISO 9001 (2008) accreditation in recognition of its quality management system, BS 7412 in recognition of its commitment to quality in the manufacturing process and BS 7950 in certification of the product being manufactured to an enhanced security performance.

VEKA customer Glaze4trade and Network VEKA member Delta Plastics have won the contract to supply and install the windows on a new-build housing estate in Dorset.  The unusual part?  It is the largest 'passive housing' estate in the UK.  Delta's MD Philip Chick explains: “Passive houses are a German concept just becoming popular in Britain; these houses use your body heat and that of your possessions to warm the whole building without the need for central heating.

Specialist construction contractors The Alumet Group are proud to announce they have been listed in Building magazine's Good Employers Guide for a second year running.  The prestigious guide issued by Building magazine identifies and showcases the very best companies to work for in the construction industry, based on key factors such as employee benefits, diversity and leadership.

In an increasingly “green” era, sustainable innovation has to be a key aim for the UPVC building products industry.  It has never been more important for you to offer sustainable products to your customers. Both environmental and legislative drivers are creating huge demand for the most sustainable products and those businesses that fail to provide genuine sustainable options may be swiftly left behind.

Earlier this month, plastics industry representatives from across the world, including the BPF, met in Dubai to create a global action plan for solutions on marine litter. This action plan describes actions to be taken and progress to be reported by signatories in 2012. Around 100 projects have been identified, which will be carried out in 32 countries, in addition to the global activities supported by all signatories.