Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Curtain Wall",
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 'Raising the AM Profile from
A M Profiles, which we summarised at the time by saying "AM Profiles investing heavily in new specialised equipment to meet the demand for their recently launched timber aluminium composite Design-5 window system".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Steel windows for modern apartment building from
Steel Window Association: "Architects of an acclaimed new apartment building in London have utilised the strength and style of steel to create a striking screen enclosing its circulation areas".
In January 2008, we covered the news from A M Profiles
concerning its Series 24 Polyamide Reversible windows
- take a look at Windows for Tom Collins House from AM Profiles
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from Technal, Technal glazing systems for riverside apartments,
as well as Technal curtain walling specified for Chelsea FC from Technal,
and Aedas receive Autodesk Revit BIM Experience Award from Autodesk.
See also:
News on the CW50 SC curtain walling system from Reynaers
(November 2007)
Reynaers' CW50 SC curtain walling system has played key part in creation of stunning new Sainsbury's at the heart of the regeneration of Maidenhead town centre
Composite success for AM Profiles at Interbuild
(November 2007)
Interbuild was an excellent event for AM Profiles with considerable feedback on the new Design-5 aluminium/timber composite window launched at the show
Kawneer curtain walling challenge
(September 2007)
YRM Architects' concept design for new teaching accommodation at Brunel University set a particular challenge for the installers of the Kawneer curtain walling
Aluminium profiles supplied by Comar
(September 2007)
Comar supplied aluminium profiles and a Comar approved fabricator undertook the facade design and installation for a new-build development in the heart of Maidenhead's business district
New curtain walling system for landmark tower
(September 2007)
The new MX curtain walling system from Technal has been specified by Cartwright Pickard Architects for a landmark 16-storey tower in Sheffield
Kawneer dominates the waterways in Manchester
(September 2007)
Virtually the entire range of architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer is being installed on the landmark mixed-use Islington Wharf in Manchester
Kawneer drives NPD for curtain walling
(August 2007)
Leading UK architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has enhanced its AA100 curtain walling system with the launch of structurally glazed and horizontally capped options
AM Profiles secures Highlands order
(August 2007)
The Highland Council has just placed an order for 4,000 AM Profiles' Alarbond aluminium timber composite windows with fabricator and installer Norscot Joinery Limited
Unitised curtain walling reduces site time
(August 2007)
The Wicona unitised facade system from Hydro Building Systems can now reduce time on site by up to 70 per cent
Technal curtain walling comes to Liverpool
(July 2007)
Technal's grid and curved curtain walling was used for the building envelope, finished in anodised bronze and glazed in green tinted low E glass at the 'Bling Bling' building in Liverpool
Structurally glazed curtain wall system
(June 2007)
the latest development on the Strathclyde Business Park, Duart House, utilises Reynaers CW50 Structurally Glazed curtain wall system (CW50 SG) on its imposing, raked glass facades
Spectus high quality PVC-u window systems
(June 2007)
Spectus offers comprehensive range of window and door systems, which includes standard casement styles; a vertical sliding window; fully reversible and tilt 'n' turn style windows
News on the Storey curtain wall from A M Profiles
(June 2007)
Recently completed extension for the Aston Hotel at Newton Park near Darlington utilised an elegant single storey curtain wall with inset opening lights from AM Profiles
News on the Aluminium curtain walling and window systems from Reynaers
(May 2007)
Aluminium curtain walling and window systems from Reynaers both feature on the Canary South Project, in London Docklands
Sika bonds unity Sentinel Development
(April 2007)
SikaTack-Panel structural adhesive used in manufacture of aluminium rain screen feature panels used on the 16 storey commercial Sentinel tower
News on the Aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling from A M Profiles
(April 2007)
AM Profiles aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling will be displayed in the 'Aluminium Zone'
Timber and aluminium curtain wall system
(March 2007)
AM Profiles have launched a comprehensive timber and aluminium curtain wall system
Door and Window Fabricators Market UK 2006-2009
(March 2007)
AMA Research have published an up-to-date and informed report on the fabricators sector, covering both the residential and non-domestic markets
News on the Aluminium curtain walling and windows from Sapa Building Systems
(March 2007)
Design of the Lycee Technique has been complemented by use of high performance aluminium curtain walling and windows from Sapa Building Systems
Higher output from AM Profiles
(February 2007)
AM Profiles have recently seen an increased demand for fabricated product following a timely production restructure in 2006
Door and Window Fabricators Market UK 2006-2009
(December 2006)
AMA Research have published the 3rd edition of the 'Door and Window Fabricators Market - UK 2006 Report' - incorporating original input and primary research
News on the Bespoke glazed curtain wall from Kawneer UK
(November 2006)
New Marine Operations Centre utilises bespoke glazed curtain wall manufactured by Kawneer and installed Charles Henshaw
High performance curtain wall and SD doors
(November 2006)
Senior Aluminium Systems offers a one-stop aluminium and powder coating service for the architectural aluminium glazing market
News on the Curtain wall system from Senior Aluminium Systems
(November 2006)
Senior Aluminium Systems' high performance curtain wall system lends a striking impression to the town centre of Otley, West Yorkshire
Kawneer is clear winner of HandS Glazing Award
(October 2006)
Leading architectural aluminium systems company Kawneer has won the glazing industry's G06 health and safety award
News on the Curtain wall system from Keway Aluminium
(October 2006)
High performance curtain wall system manufactured and installed by Keway Aluminium at the Moulton Secondary School in Northampton
How new fire regime could affect your building
(October 2006)
Andy Kay of Hilti points out that curtain walling and compartmentation are specific areas of concern
Faster slab joint fire sealing with Hilti
(October 2006)
Effective sealing of joints and gaps between slab edges, heads of walls and ceilings can be achieved four times faster using Hilti's new Firestop Speed Spray system
Schott help the Tiger Woods Learning Centre
(October 2006)
Schott provided ASI THRU solar panels for the curtain wall of the Tiger Woods Learning Centre's auditorium vestibule
News on the Curtain walling from Keway Aluminium
(August 2006)
In a striking green coated aluminium, Keway have recently completed the new Worsley Mesnes Heath Centre near Wigan in Lancashire
News on the Curtain walling, doors and windows from Kawneer UK
(June 2006)
Curtain walling, doors and windows by Kawneer have helped the Architects Design Group meet a host of challenging criteria for the conversion of a bank in Devon into 27 luxury apartments
Taking a holistic approach to curtain walling
(June 2006)
John Stamp, technical consultant at Kawneer, discusses 'Taking a holistic approach to curtain walling'
Sapa completes renovation of bank HQ
(June 2006)
Sapa Building System has completed an extensive renovation project at the headquarters of Dexia Bank in Brussels
EAG on show at new Suffolk venue
(May 2006)
English Architectural Glazing (EAG), has played an instrumental role in the construction of the new events hall at Trinity Park in Ipswich, formerly known as the Suffolk Showground