Adams Rite's New MD
Security solutions provider, Adams Rite, has appointed David Wigglesworth as its new Managing Director. David will replace Iain Mackay, Adams Rite's current Chairman and acting Managing Director who will be retiring in March.
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Kenneth Wisnoski is President, Alcoa Africa

Alcoa has announced that effective immediately Kenneth Wisnoski, 53, has been named President, Global Primary Products - Growth, Energy, Bauxite and Africa
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Brunel Strengthens Management Structure
Brunel, the U.K. Tamworth manufacturer of bespoke pressings, zinc castings and subcontract assemblies has recently strengthened it's management structure considerably
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Sealants Sales Manager at Tremco illbruck
As part of the company's growth strategy, Martin Barrs has been appointed National Sales Manager - Sealants at Tremco illbruck
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Winkhaus UK Specification Team
Winkhaus UK a manufacturer of high security window and door hardware has created three new positions to further increase the company’s already successful specification activities
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Beaufort New Head of Sales

Patrick Burke has joined Beaufort Secure Design as Head of Sales to spearhead a continued growth in sales at the Aluminium Systems Company. He will be looking to build on last year's successful results, which saw total sales increase by 12.75%
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New Production Manager at ABS

Aluminium Bending Specialists Ltd (ABS) has announced the promotion of Gary Kemp to Production / Quality manager
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Total Aluminium Strikes 'Gold'

Half a century of aluminium fabrication experience has arrived at Total Aluminium with the key appointments of Keith Giddings as Production Manager and Peter Bassford as Office and Estimating Manager
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Schüco ‘Invisible' Windows

New from Schüco International, the specialist in façade, window and door systems and solar energy products, is Schüco SFC 85, a stick construction, structurally glazed façade system that incorporates the flush integration of opening windows
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Sound Reduction with Thermal Performance from Schüco
New to Schüco's expanding AWS aluminium window range is the Schüco AWS 105 CC.HI, a specialist window that delivers extremely high levels of sound reduction (up to 48 dB with appropriate glass) combined with excellent thermal insulation (typical 'U' value 1.6 W/m2 K for a 1200mm x 1200 mm window).
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Glas Facades Success With Vision 3000

Glas Facades Ltd report increased demand from architects and contractors for Vision 3000, a Swiss window system that offers the highest sustainability credentials
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Sapa Maximises Sea Views at Sandbanks

Windows that maximised the stunning sea views of the Sandbanks peninsula was an over-riding criterion at a prestigious development completed by Sapa Building Systems on the edge of Poole Harbour
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Glass Coating Evolution Continues
AGC Flat Glass Europe has announced the latest innovation in its selection of architectural coating products
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Progress in Vacuum Glazing Research
Guardian VIG, Guardian Industries' vacuum glazing panel, could roll out commercially by the end of 2009, according to a n article from the Environmental News Network The Michigan company has been researching the technology since 2000
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On-site Hazardous Waste Station
Following discoveries that companies are still struggling to comply with hazardous waste laws introduced over two years ago, waste management expert, Wastefile UK has launched an on-site hazardous waste station
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D R Services Sliding Wall System
D R Services has introduced a new and comprehensive range of sliding walls, based on contemporary design, with each model in the range developed for both functionality and aesthetic appeal
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Corporate Manslaughter Act Coming Soon

Shocking news this month from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) which recently raided over 1000 construction sites throughout the UK and was forced to close nearly a third of them down due to unacceptably low site safety. Nearly 400 enforcement notices were served. We also report this month on a series of seminars on Coprorate Manslaughter being given by the NHBC - coinciding with the arrival of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act on 6th April 2008.

Whatever your views on climate change, it does make sense for multinational companies to chip in some of their wealth and resources to invesitigate it. Not least because they might find some bauxite under the North Pole, I hear you thinking, but whatever the motive, Alcoa has committed 15 of its employees worldwide to its Earthwatch Institute.

More positive news from the aluminium glazing sector this month, with an upbeat report from Robert Palmer, which shows that we are in the midst of a boom, but with less good times ahead. With the industry still expanding, naturally its trade association also has to expand. And indeed, the CAB has just announced that it is appointing a new Technical Support Officer. The CAB will also be holding a Technical Conference on 14th May, which is open to both members and non-members.

Finally, Hydro has woken up to the fact that it is an alumnium company, having divested its polymer and energy assets over the past 18 months, and is excited at the prospect: 'Aluminium is steadily attracting new supporters and areas of application', a statement says.

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Genesis Returns to Glassex
Arc Aluminium returns to Glassex 2008 & GP&T with an addition to its exclusive Genesis Range. Following a successful show in 2007 Arc Aluminium has chosen Glassex to launch the new Genesis 8000 Residential Door.
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Business Micros Returns to Glassex
Software supplier Business Micros returns to Glassex in 2008 for the first time in four years.
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Business Leaders Forum 2008
Winning strategies for leaner times - April 1st 2008, Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, London
CAB members receive £100 off the price of a delegate place!
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Working Buildings 2008
This year's Working Buildings 2008 has three events under one roof; Energy Solutions Expo, Total Workplace Management and M&E.
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London Festival Of Architecture

The London Festival of Architecture 2008 will be the biggest event of its kind in the world, exploring both international and local architecture and involving the major players in London's built environment including the Mayor, Design for London, local authorities and property developers, not to mention some of the world's leading architects and cultural institutions.
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Bespoke And Sustainable From Beaufort

Beaufort Secure Design delivered a complete bespoke and sustainable solution for 85 replacement arch top aluminium windows and doors to 10 luxury apartments and a penthouse at the converted Malt House, a Grade 2 listed former brewery in Henley-upon-Thames.
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Aluminium in Landmark Regeneration Project

Providing modern amenities, while preserving the character of many small towns, is a challenge for planners, architects and their clients. A new Morrisons store development at Swadlincote in south Derbyshire, featuring key components by architectural aluminium specialist Guttermaster, shows how this can be achieved.
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Kalzip to Cover an Olympic Hopeful

Potential Olympic athletes at S&P Architects' new international swimming pool in Corby, Northamptonshire, will have a Kalzip roof over their heads when the building opens next year.
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Kawneer Crowns University Extension

When Reiach and Hall Architects were looking for flush curtain walling for an iconic extension to the University of Glasgow's Department of Computing Science they turned to Kawneer's picture-frame system.
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Kolkata’s New Domestic Airport Terminal
Poetry and artistry has inspired the design of Kolkata’s new 40 000m2  domestic air terminal.  RMJM, supported by Sikka Associates, have been appointed to deliver the first phase of project.
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Comar at The Pavilion

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems supplied aluminium profiles for the extensive glazed façade and entrances to The Park Pavilion, a recently completed project in an historic Birkenhead Park.
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Metal Technology Innovates in Omagh

Metal Technology has supplied the architectural glazing to a stunning new Technology Incubation and Resource Centre in Omagh. The £1.2M investment by Omagh Enterprise Company now provides a much needed facility to help draw innovative businesses to this part of Northern Ireland.
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AM Profiles Byker Renovation

AM Profiles' Series 24 Polyamide Reversible windows have recently been used by Radbury of Ayr to refurbish Tom Collins House, one of Newcastle upon Tyne's most iconic buildings.
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CHIEF EXEC'S COMMENT

Marketing to Specifiers

An interesting first quarter with expansion very much to the fore with the announcement that we will be recruiting a Technical Support Officer to add to the current team. On the marketing front our 'Marketing to Specifiers' Conference last month highlighted the increasing need to involve specifiers at the very earliest stage of a project and provide them with quality information. CPD seminars such as CAB's 'Aluminium in Construction' series were identified as a major opportunity in this respect.
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'Smart, Strong and Sustainable'

The 2008 CAB Technical Conference entitled 'Smart, Strong and Sustainable' will take place on 14 May at the Stratford Manor Hotel just off the M40, our venue for the past two years. This year, while keeping to the overall format allowing delegates to arrive, listen, lunch, listen and depart in comfortable timescales we have given more time to our speakers on the Part L review (Ant Wilson of Faber Maunsell)and Environmental Issues (Jane Thornback of the CPA).
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