Clearview Midlands January 2014 - Issue 146 | Page 8

INDUSTRYNEWS Full steam ahead Halo customer Bennion & Sons completed an exciting installation recently, after the Wakefield-based company were asked to fit 50 replacement windows at The Kirklees Light Railway Station (KLR). Director, Sam Bennion explains: “The job was to remove the existing, rotting timber windows and replace them with high-spec, double glazed PVC-U alternatives. The windows were of bespoke size and included a number of absolute privacy glass units, and obscure glass for areas such as public toilets. “We used the esteemed Eclipse profile from Halo as it was the perfect choice to meet the high specification required by KLR and their energy efficiency requirements. All of the windows were fitted with opening top lights to improve ventilation during the summer months.” Eclipse is a fully-versatile and totallyintegrated 70mm system, which is integrated with Halo’s Esthetique chambered 70mm system, meaning the same thermal inserts, beads, ancillaries, reinforcements, mouldings and hardware are used, which help to keep stock holding to a minimum. It also offers excellent thermal efficiency and can achieve a WER ‘A’ rating. Stuart Ross, General Manager of Kirklees Light Railway comments: “Since the installation, we have already seen a noticeable difference in heat levels throughout the station building.” Halo, 01282 716611, www.whshalo.com EPWIN GROUP CHAIRMAN RECIEVES DEREK BONNARD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Jim Rawson, chairman of Epwin Group was awarded the Derek Bonnard Award for Excellence at the G13 Awards, held at the prestigious Park Lane Hilton, London on November 29th. The award was presented in recognition of his outstanding contribution and dedication to the fenestration industry. The judges selected Jim as a worthy recipient for his ‘… innovation and creativity, with a sustained commitment to influence the industry for the good – something that the late Derek Bonnard was committed to throughout his 34 years within the window and glass industry.” Jim is credited with introducing PVC-U windows to the UK in 1976; starting his business from a garage in Brixham, Devon. He is considered to be one of the industry’s most respected and influential voices. Leading the Epwin Group with a team of divisional managing directors’ he remains hands on and continues to exert a direct influence over all aspects of the Group’s day-to-day operations. Despite the recent unfavourable economic climate the Epwin Group remains a source of stability for its companies, individual brands and customers; a testament to Jim’s talent, drive and enthusiasm. Commenting on his award win, Jim said: “It is a pleasure and a privilege to have been selected for this special award. I see this as a testament to the Epwin Group, and I would like to thank everyone involved in its development over the past 37 years.” Check it out Build Check, industry experts for testing and certification services in the construction and fenestration industries, launches Check Mark for its product certification schemes. 8 JAN 2014 Build Check’s Check Mark UKAS product certification schemes include Window and Door Energy Rating, Secured by Design for Windows and Doors, Glass and Glazing and CE Marking for Windows and Pedestrian Doors. “Product certification for Build Check has grown significantly over the last 12 months,” says Richard Bate, Technical Director of Build Check. “And the number of services we offer has increased. That’s why we’ve introduced the new Check Mark. “The Check Mark is designed to make recognition easier for companies using our UKAS accredited schemes. It gives customers a clear way to demonstrate the certification of their products and include in their marketing to show they conform to the standards.” In addition to the Check Mark schemes, Build Check offer laboratory testing services [