Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Building Products",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Polypipe Terrain focus on specification support from
Polypipe Terrain, which we summarised at the time by saying "Polypipe Terrain has expanded the team dedicated to raising the level of specification support it provides to customers in London and the Home Counties region".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Customers seeing green with Marley Eternit from
Marley Eternit: "Roofing manufacturers should be giving customers more online information about environmental standards and accreditations, claims Marley Eternit".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Knauf Drywall
concerning its Green jargon explained
- take a look at Knauf Drywall puts green jargon into context
which says: "With everyone is going 'green', Bob Stark, Marketing Communications Manager at Knauf Drywall explains what all the terms mean".
Take a look also at the news release from Celuform, Celuform to implement manufacturing change,
as well as Commonwealth boost for Scotland construction from MTW Research,
and Green Roof Congress details unveiled at Ecobuild from CIRIA.
See also:
Latium Building Products new Technical Director
(January 2008)
Latium Building Products, the controlling business of the Kestrel, BCE and Celuform brands, strengthens market leading position with Appointment of Technical Director
Durapipe UK welcomes new Marketing Manager
(January 2008)
Durapipe UK, the leading manufacturer of plastic pipework solutions, announce appointment of Mitchell Holmes as its new Marketing Manager
BCE launches Registered Installer Scheme
(January 2008)
BCE has launched a new Registered Installer Scheme to support its installer customers
Bristol City Council housing regeneration
(January 2008)
Bristol City Council to upgrade their non traditional housing stock and have turned to Almura Building Products to help them complete the project on over 1200 homes
Birtley acquisition of HM Doors
(January 2008)
Birtley Building Products, leading manufacturers and suppliers of steel lintels to the building and construction industry, have announced their acquisition of HM Doors
Pilkington energiKare top product of the year
(January 2008)
Pilkington has been recognised by the Construction Products Association for its innovative energy efficient IGU, Pilkington energiKare, in Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA) 2007
Ancon wall tie named in thin-joint robust detail
(January 2008)
Robust Details (RDL) has launched E-WM-10: a 'robust detail' covering the build of thin-joint separating walls in which the two masonry leaves are joined by Staifix HRT4 wall ties
Alumasc: a lesson in sustainable design
(January 2008)
Visit to the Alumasc Exterior Building Products stand at BSEC 2008 recommended for those involved in the Government's Building Schools for the Future, Academies and Schools Programme
Timber giants contribute to international event
(December 2007)
Arnold Laver Group, a leading UK timber merchant, has been selected as the UK Trade key guest at a prestigious international event in Canada
Brett returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show
(December 2007)
Brett Landscaping and Building Products is returning to sponsor a show garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2008
Hanson supports new Sustainability Charter
(December 2007)
Hanson Building Products has taken a leading role in encouraging improved sustainability within the building industry by signing up to the new Precast Sector Sustainability Charter
Hanson is building for the future
(December 2007)
Hanson Building Products will be highlighting a number of innovative products and systems at Futurebuild 2008
Record PVC-U recycling rates forecast by Recovinyl
(December 2007)
Nearly 40,000 tonnes of PVC-U will have been recycled in 2007, according to record figures forecast by Recovinyl, the PVC-U industry's recycling initiative
Kestrel helps installers boost sales
(December 2007)
Kestrel, the next generation of PVC-UE and PVC-U building products, launch new Registered Installer Scheme
CAB tackles sustainability at RIBA
(December 2007)
Council for Aluminium in Building recently held another record breaking event to promote aluminium's sustainable credentials at RIBA HQ
Kestrel win at Construction Marketing Awards
(December 2007)
Kestrel Highly Commended for customer focussed approach at CMAs
News on the Building Products from Ruberoid Building Products
(December 2007)
Ruberoid Building Products wins award in recognition of its Fix That Hut campaign, which donates free roofing materials to worthy projects in the UK
Travis Perkins renewable energies at EcoBuild
(November 2007)
Travis Perkins plc bring the concept of its Renewable Energy and Eco Centres to its stand at EcoBuild 2008
David McLean Homes and Kestrel green credentials
(November 2007)
David McLean Homes use Kestrel, the no lead, no tin, next generation brand of PVC-UE and PVC-U roofline, cladding and window trim products, for its green credentials
Aircrete manufacturer wages war on paper
(November 2007)
H+H UK, manufacturer of aircrete building products is waging war on paper documents by installing Version One's document storage and form production software
Catnic gets a new look online
(November 2007)
Catnic launch new website that enables customers to view the full Catnic range of products and also assists them in identifying the product that offers optimal performance for the job in hand
Management and leadership training for builders
(November 2007)
Building products businesses are being urged by Proskills to apply for management and leadership training for their staff
Hanson bricks help revamp inner city skyline
(November 2007)
Two Piccadilly Place, a major part of Manchester's inner city area, has now been completed using bricks supplied by Hanson Building Products
Hanson wins at the 2007 Brick Awards
(November 2007)
Hanson bricks were specified for the GMPTE Headquarters, which won the 'Best Commercial Building' category, and the Hanson EcoHouse for its 'Innovative Use of Brick and Clay Products'
Rivals floored in the battle of the trades
(November 2007)
South Birmingham College students walked away with GBP4,000 of tools following a colossal clash of the trades at last week's Interbuild show
New legislation set to boost Recovinyl volumes
(October 2007)
Members of Recovinyl, the European-wide PVC industry's recycling initiative, look set to benefit from increased volumes as a result of new legislation governing the disposal of non-hazardous waste
Timber firm records best ever sales
(October 2007)
North Yorkshire Timber has achieved its best ever monthly sales figure in the company's 28 year history - GBP1.4 million
Solar control glass range from Pilkington
(October 2007)
Pilkington Suncool Brilliant 40/22 is a cost effective way of reducing energy consumption thanks to its relatively high natural light transmission of 40 per cent
Expamet expansion plans revealed
(October 2007)
Expamet is set for expansion following its recent acquisition by the Exmet Group
Bristol rugby player scores with DEKS
(October 2007)
DEKS, who distribute Dektite flashings and Selkirk flues and chimneys, has announced its sponsorship of Bristol Rugby player, Neil Brew
NSG adopts new branding structure
(October 2007)
Following a major review of its branding strategy, NSG has decided to adopt the 'Pilkington' brand for its global Flat Glass business (which makes glass for the world's buildings and vehicles)
Freefoam guarantee success
(October 2007)
Freefoam Plastics announce that HHI Building Products from Northern Ireland once again topped the Freefoam guarantee table for the first six months of 2007
Hepworth Plumbing selects Paragon software
(October 2007)
Paragon Software Systems' routing and scheduling solution has been chosen by Hepworth Building Products as part of its drive to improve efficiency throughout its distribution operation
News on the Cellular building products from Kestrel-BCE
(October 2007)
The next generation, cellular building products supplier, Kestrel was announced as Finalist in the prestigious Construction Marketing Awards