23rd April 2010
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PANELCRAFT ACCESS PANELS


Panelcraft Access Panels innovative PAN range of access panels are manufactured solely in Britain. Panelcraft personnel pioneered the concept of manufacturing functional access panels that aesthetic in design by blending in with the surrounding surface forming a fundamental part of architectural design providing easy access to services in wall cavities and ceiling voids. Panelcraft offer numerous solutions to your access requirements For a technical brochure, quotation, samples or technical assistance please contact us. More
RIPPLEWEAVE 2 OFFERS SUPERIOR STYLE AND COMFORT


Taking state of the art Infinity FMC tufting technology into previously unchartered waters, Forbo has introduced Rippleweave 2 into its Tessera carpet tile range. The sophisticated new textured loop pile carpet tile with its rich tactile appearance is designed to deliver a look of opulence and superior level of underfoot comfort in high end commercial interiors and hospitality environments. A palette of seven muted colourways makes this premium carpet tile the ideal choice. More
NEW HEALTH AND LEISURE COMPLEX FOR PRAA SANDS HOLIDAY PARK

The opening of a health and leisure complex at Praa Sands Holiday Park, designed and built by Pinelog, completes the owner’s commitment to provide residents and visitors with additional leisure facilities. The directors were clear that it should be highly sustainable, creatively designed and meet the needs of its holiday home owners. They realised that the least expensive option, and the only one that would meet building regulations and future development plans, was to build a complete new complex.  More
GARDENERS ARE WELL-PROTECTED!

Gardeners in Scotland will be well-protected from the elements – and so will one of their favourite garden centres – thanks to Wessex Galvanizers Ltd, of Eastleigh, Hampshire. Wessex has successfully galvanized structural steel for a new 960-square metre covered plant retail area.  The steelwork was galvanized for Wessex’s customer, Polybuild Limited of Washington, West Sussex, which specializes in polytunnels, canopies and other steel-framed buildings used in the retail, agriculture and leisure industries.  More

SANDTOFT CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF ‘HERITAGE’ EXPERTISE
Sandtoft roof tiles is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its specialist ‘heritage’ division. Sandtoft Heritage Services was set up in 1995 to provide an expert resource for some of the country’s major conservation and restoration projects and in that time has helped to restore over 500 historical buildings. Sandtoft has more than 100 years experience in producing bespoke clay tiles, making the company one of the first points of call for the likes of English Heritage. More

MARSHALLS STREET FURNITURE LAUNCH COUNTER TERROR BOLLARD RANGE
Marshalls Street Furniture has launched a range of impact tested, counter-terrorist bollards as part of their new specialist high security ‘RhinoGuard’ range. RhinoGuard bollards are available in a variety of standard sleeve designs in steel and stainless steel to complement any scheme.  A fully bespoke design service is also available for bollards specified in Marshalls’ Ferrocast polyurethane material, enabling clients to specify bollards to match exact project requirements, providing a completely unique aesthetic. More

SHACKERLEY FIRE RATED GLASS BLOCKS OFFER PASSIVE PROTECTION

Shackerley’s comprehensive range of fire rated glass blocks are tested to DIN 4102/3 or EN 1364/1 in combination with EN1363/1 and have been assessed to suit the UK market according to BS 476/22.  The new brochure includes options for walls and floor installations, including pre-cast panels, to suit all budgets and specifications and each block is classified according to its thermal insulation, fire integrity and physical thickness.  The blocks offer incremental levels of protection. More
KIMPTON MAKES SURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION STARTS EARLY


Children attending two new-build children’s centres in Yorkshire - Trinity & All Saints School in Bingley and Sandals School in Baildon, Bradford - will grow up completely familiar with the concept of reducing their carbon footprint, thanks to solar panels at each scheme installed by Kimpton Renewable Energy Systems. The two projects build on Kimpton’s growing portfolio of children’s centres and Sure Start schemes.  The company has already completed nine similar schemes over the past five years.  More

LEVEL BEST MEETS INCREASING WET ROOM DEMAND


With the growing popularity of wet rooms there are now many available solutions on the market. As the leading supplier of showering and daily living products for the elderly and disabled, AKW have extensive experience in delivering products with both the end user and installer in mind.  With 5 easy guidance steps a wet room can be designed to suit many particular preferences and is available in 9 sizes suitable for both wooden and concrete floor installations. More
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