MARLEY ETERNIT LAUNCHES PARTITION SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS
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Marley Eternit has launched ‘Partition Solutions for Schools’ – a comprehensive new guide that illustrates the benefits of Hydropanel fibre cement partition boards. Hydropanel’s concrete-like strength and resistance to water, along with fire and acoustic properties make it the perfect partitioning solution for demanding environments such as those found in educational establishments. For more information about Hydropanel, or for a copy of ‘Partition solutions for schools’, visit our website or alternatively contact Marley Eternit. More
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AT RISK WINDOW RESTRICTOR SOLUTIONS FROM J.BANKS & CO LTD
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J.Banks Ltd , one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of Door and Window Restrictors, offers a comprehensive range of tested, auto locking devices to suit the majority of window styles in Timber, Aluminium, Steel and UPVC. Working closely with many of the major UK window companies, the technical team at J.Banks have developed a wide range of effective restrictor solutions to meet both building regulation requirements and a variety of applications and window profiles on the market. More
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‘ENERGY SAVING’ GLASS BLOCK MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHED
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Working in conjunction with Seves, Shackerley has announced the UK launch of ‘Energy Saving’ glass block manufacturing technology. A new patented technique, applied as an optional treatment to glass blocks in the Seves portfolio, results in a reduction in their thermal transmittance of almost 50%. The advance makes large glass block facades a more thermally efficient, eco-friendly architectural solution than ever before and opens up a new range of design opportunities for specifiers focused on long-term sustainability. More
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CROWN TRADE LAUNCHES ADDITIONAL STERACRYL MOULD INHIBITING FINISH
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As part of the development of its Steracryl health and hygiene range of coatings, Crown Trade has launched an additional hardwearing mould inhibiting finish specially formulated for use in challenging interiors subject to condensation, poor ventilation and associated problems with mould growth. Steracryl Mould Inhibiting Matt is the most widely specified mould inhibiting decorative coating in the UK. It has many applications in the commercial market and is also used extensively across the social housing sector. More
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PHIL SPENCER SEARCHES FOR BRITAIN’S MASTER BUILDER
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The Federation of Master Builders and property guru Phil Spencer have launched the 2010 Master Builder of the Year Awards. The awards are open to all builders and specialist tradespeople. If clients feel that their builder has excelled in the quality of their work and their professionalism, then they can enter them by registering online or by calling (please see details below) and an application pack will be sent by return. More
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NEW SECURITY PLANTER BIDS TO FOIL RAM RAIDS AND TERROR ATTACKS
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Plantscape has successfully tested a new version of its self-watering planter to the BSI PAS 68 standard after it withstood a horizontal impact test involving a 2.5 ton Toyota Hilux pickup travelling at 64km/h (40mph). The test saw the surface-mounted planter lose its contents – namely compost planted up with brightly coloured primulas – on impact. It emerged from the experience slightly worse for wear, but, importantly, did not slide across the ground. More
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HARMONY RANGE OF ‘THROUGH FLOOR’ WHEELCHAIR LIFTS LAUNCHED
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Terry Lifts is launching its new Harmony range of wider and longer ‘through-floor’ wheelchair lifts throughout the Spring and Summer months of 2010. The roll-out programme begins at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre on April 20-22 when the company will be exhibiting at NAIDEX. This is the UK’s largest disability and rehabilitation event that showcases the latest products and services to aid independent living. Terry will follow NAIDEX with a sequence of other marketing initiatives as the year progresses. More
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CHARTER-INTEGR8 SHUTTERS SECURE LEISURE CENTRE AGAINST VANDALISM
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The new Meadows leisure centre at Maghull, Liverpool is a long awaited facility for the people of Sefton. The £8.2 million development, adjacent to the Town Hall, offers swimming pools, a café, a library and an IT suite. Architects GLR (now merged to B3 architects) used Charter Integr8 shutters for the ground floor windows. A spokesman said “We specified Charter because its product was suitable for all the external finishes in the building”. More
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A TEMPTING LOCKER SOLUTION
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Designed and manufactured by Washroom Washroom, the Tempo locker range provides an ideal choice for leisure changing areas, private and public sector leisure centres and sports clubs where the need for secure and safe facilities are a necessity. Offering users unparalleled security, locker fronts are manufactured in 13mm Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) and a framework contrived of extruded aluminium, housing 6mm SGL laminate panels forming the locker carcass, providing exceptional strength and a lasting, durable solution. More
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