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The Certass Thermal Rating Register (TRR) has launched a new initiative which will enable fabricators and installers to obtain a Window Energy Rating (WER) quickly and cost effectively.
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Diedorf, August 2010 – between 28th September and 1st October 2010, the glass sector’s most important leading trade fair will be taking place in the form of the glasstec.
Mark Lyons, President of Building Products Worldwide, visited Grange Park Golf Club, Prescot Road, St Helens, on Friday, 23rd July, to demand quick payment of the annual rent.
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A pilot Automotive Leadership programme was held in the UK in June. This was very successful and the content has been refined since in order that programme can be rolled out globally and delivered regionally.
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Pilkington has built on the success of the manufacture and sales of Pilkington Cervoglass™ conservatory roof IGUs at Pilkington Aintree by opening an additional manufacturing facility in the South of England employing 34 people.
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