Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Kitemark",
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 Securistyle anti-manipulation door lock cylinder from
Securistyle, which we summarised at the time by saying "Securistyle technically advanced anti-manipulation door lock cylinder has been awarded a product kitemark for quality and safety".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Kitemark points the way to better flood protection from
BSI Product Services: "Choosing flood protection products made easier if home owners or builders look for the Kitemark symbol on flood protection products".
In January 2008, we covered the news from JELD-WEN
concerning its Hi Profile Combi 1.5 timber window
- take a look at Window performance enhanced with new hardware
which says: "JELD-WEN UK, working closely with international hardware manufacturer Yale, has upgraded its Hi Profile Combi 1.5 timber window design to provide even greater performance benefits".
Take a look also at the news release from Eurocell Profiles, Ford Windows using the Eurocell Eurologik system,
as well as JELD-WEN gives full backing to WWA from JELD-WEN,
and Glas-Seal NI builds quality with Thermoseal Group from Thermoseal Group.
See also:
Fallowfield Projects achieved BSI Kitemark
(October 2007)
British Woodworking Federation member Fallowfield Projects has achieved the BSI Kitemark under the Timber Window Accreditation Scheme for its stormproof timber casement windows
Saint-Gobain drainage systems for Newcastle PFI
(September 2007)
Saint-Gobain soil systems have been selected for the biggest healthcare project ever undertaken in the North East
Uponor new Ultra Fortis sewer pipe system
(September 2007)
Uponor's revolutionary Ultra Fortis sewer pipe system, a new product that withstands up to 4000 psi water jetting pressure, is now available to installers across the UK
Kitemark points the way to better flood protection
(August 2007)
Choosing flood protection products can be made easier if customers look for the Kitemark symbol on flood protection products
Aztec electric boiler, where less is more
(July 2007)
The Aztec electric boiler from Trianco is suitable for almost any application in any property and is the perfect heating source where gas or oil is unavailable or where space is at a premium
News on the Kitemark license for fibreglass pipes from BSI Product Services
(May 2007)
First Kitemark license for fibreglass pipes in Qatar awarded to Future Pipe
Countryside Home Improvements gains BSI Kitemark
(May 2007)
Countryside Home Improvements, one of Masterframe Windows 's Bygone Preferred Installers (BPI), has gained the BSI Kitemark for survey and installation of windows
Structured solid wall thermoplastic sewer pipe
(May 2007)
Uponor's Ultra Fortis, the world's first structured solid wall thermoplastic sewer pipe, meets stringent Kitemark certification and resists water jetting pressures of up to 4000 psi
BSI invite to International Fire Expo 2007
(April 2007)
BSI Product Services will be showcasing a whole host of options for the Fire industry
Flagship paving at the heart of restoration
(March 2007)
Paving flags from landscape products specialists, Acheson and Glover have played an important part in the restoration of the historic Memorial Gardens in Heywood, Lancashire
Swift Joinery converts to Q-Mark
(January 2007)
Swift Joinery Manufacturers achieves full membership of BM TRADA Certification Q-Mark schemes for Enhanced Security Doors, Enhanced Security Windows and Timber Windows
BSI Product Services returns to Glassex
(December 2006)
As a regular Glassex Exhibitor, BSI Product Services is returning in 2007 with a host of services for the fenestration industry
Trianco towers over the White Cliffs of Dove
(December 2006)
Dover Building and Property Maintenance has opted for Trianco Aztec electric boilers at two of its sites on either-side of Tower Hamlets Road in Dover, Kent
Air admittance valves for above ground drainage
(November 2006)
FloPlast are first company in the world to achieve BSI Kitemark certification for their air admittance valves for above ground drainage systems
REHAU-Heritage awarded EN12608 Approval
(November 2006)
New REHAU-Heritage vertical slider system has been awarded EN12608 approval enabling fabricators to produce windows with the coveted BS7412 Kitemark
Listers report a 31% rise in frame sales
(November 2006)
Listers overall sales consisting of frame sales, conservatory roofs and building plastics saw an uplift over 2005 figures
Scotland honours its best electricians
(November 2006)
Electrical industry in Scotland gathered in Glasgow for the SELECT Electrotechnical Awards 2006
Scottish electricians and Kitemark certification
(August 2006)
Scottish electricians have become the first service providers able to qualify to display the prestigious BSI Kitemark on their work
Polar Windows benefit from BM TRADA Certification
(June 2006)
Polar Windows produces high performance PVC-u windows in a wide range of opening configurations employing multi-chamber profiles and joined the BM TRADA scheme last year
BSI kitemark approval for Aurora InterActive
(June 2006)
Fire Detection Products success with EN54-5:2001 and EN54-7:2001 Test and Certification programme for the new Aurora InterActive range of analogue addressable sensors
Business as usual for Kingsley Windows
(May 2006)
Since Synseal moved Legend70 manufacturing to Nottingham there have been lots of changes, but for fabricator and installer Kingsley Windows its business as usual
Kopex conduit gains third party certification
(April 2006)
Kopex International have gained third party certification from the BSI (British Standards Institution), making them fully compliant with the new International standard IEC 61386 (BS EN 61386)
Banaglaze and PandP Glass cash in on Kitemarks
(April 2006)
Two Bygone Preferred Installers, Banaglaze and PandP Glass, have achieved BSI Kitemark status for the survey and installation of windows and doors
Buxton Cement is stronger than ever
(January 2006)
Buxton Cement's bulk Portland cement is stronger than ever, thanks to recent process upgrades at the Tunstead plant
Sapa window awarded BS7950 Kitemark
(September 2005)
Sapa Building Systems has been awarded the BS7950 Kitemark for its Dualframe dual-colour window system
Uponor Ultra Fortis plastic sewer pipe approved
(September 2005)
Thames Water and Southern Water have approved the use of Uponor’s new sewer pipe, Ultra Fortis
Five TWA scheme members gain kitemark
(August 2005)
British Woodworking Federation's TWA (Timber Window Accreditation Scheme), have been independently confirmed, with five member companies being awarded the prestigious BSI Kitemark
Class 1 status for D-rung ladders
(June 2005)
Zarges UK's new D-rung extension ladders have been awarded BS 2037: 1994 Class 1, carry the British Standard Kitemark and have passed the European quality standard EN131
Sapa windows awarded kitemark
(June 2005)
Sapa Building Systems has been awarded a BS4873 Kitemark for its Dualframe dual-colour window system
KEB at CIH Housing 2005
(May 2005)
A team of experienced staff from KEB Fabrications will be on hand to give advice on windows and doors at the CIH Housing 2005 Exhibition in Harrogate from 21-24 June
High security as standard
(April 2005)
In addition to a comprehensive list of British Standard accreditations, KEB Fabrications has now added a Secured by Design licence to its professional credentials
Plastic pipe revolutionises sewer installations
(April 2005)
Uponor launches the all-new Ultra Fortis system - a 4000 psi-resistant plastic sewer pipe to help protect our crumbling sewers
4000 psi-resistant plastic sewer pipe launched
(March 2005)
Uponor launches a structured solid wall sewer pipe capable of withstanding up to 4000 psi* water jetting pressure
New gas training centre on Trac to success
(February 2005)
Steve Willis Training and Assessment Centres (SWTAC) in Sussex have added a new Gas Training Centre next door to their established Burgess Hill Assessment Centre