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Latest State of Trade Survey from the Construction Products Association confirms that manufacturers are benefiting from an increase in export activity.

The increase in export activity is helping off-set the subdued level of construction activity in the domestic market.

The new Lockable Dowel is for use at temporary movement joints in post-tensioned concrete and significantly increases the rate of construction.

Other Ancon products on display will include the MultiJoint system for ground bearing concrete slabs, Eazistrip reinforcement continuity systems, Isolan insulated balcony connectors and a comprehensive range of threaded and mechanically bolted reinforcing bar couplers.

Poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a proven contributing factor to Sick Building Syndrome, and numerous studies have found that low IAQ, which includes an excessive build-up of CO2, can lead to a lack of concentration, and complaints such as lethargy, headaches and nausea.

The Jaga Oxygen system is an intelligent and fully controllable, energy efficient heating and ventilation solution provided the right indoor air quality to meet new regulations.

Award-winning Hedgehog gutter brush, made using a stainless steel wire core and polypropylene bristles, provides a long lasting solution to gutter and drain blockages.

Easy to fit, the Hedgehog gutter brush automatically adapts to the shape of any gutter and is guaranteed for 10 years.

Dow Building Solutions to launch its latest generation insulation for inverted roofing, Xenergy SL, at Ecobuild 2012 at ExCel, London.

Xenergy offers the established properties of Styrofoam - including durability and moisture resistance - alongside significantly improved lambda values thanks to the addition of infrared technology.

Abloy UK will highlight the energy efficiency benefits of electric locks compared to magnets, and offer visitors an opportunity to sign up for courses at the Abloy Academy.

Abloy UK will provide an explanation of the energy saving benefits of electric locks that only draw power to unlock a door, compared to a magnet that constantly draws power until a door is in operation.

Monodraught new Cool-Phase PCM ventilation system maintains classroom temperatures, improves air quality, minimises energy usage and running costs.

Cool-Phase ventilation system was recommended after a trial was run to compare Cool-Phase to the AC systems installed elsewhere in the school.

Every Door-Stop customer selecting Yale door hardware will receive an automatic free upgrade to the Winkhaus Trulock multi-point locking system.

Approved by the British Police 'Secured by Design' (SBD) initiative (with lock faceplates stamped with the SBD logo), the Trulock is one of the strongest and most reliable locks on the market.

Glidevale G5 tile ventilators, supplied through Jewson to contractor Mossam and Sydney, provided a simple but effective solution to condensation problems on a Harvest Housing project.

Glidevale offers a recently published white paper addressing roofspace ventilation and a site survey service to give property managers a detailed review of what type and quantity of ventilation products maybe required.

Weatherite Building Services (WBS) refurbishment of the kitchen at Hawksworth Wood Primary School in Leeds will deliver savings in both energy usage and costs.

WBS managed the entire project including the installation of new kitchen ventilation equipment, electrical rewiring, upgrading gas services and replacing the ceiling and flooring.