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From 28-06-2013, up to 30-06-2013. Cairo, Egypt.

CAIRO GLASS - UNITED MIRRORS

Cairo Glass Manufacturing Co. is one of the key players in the Egyptian market serving both domestic and international markets

Established in 2007 as a private owned company with a huge factory for producing float figured glass, transparent figured glass and colored figured glass with blue, green, grey and brown.
We also produce wired glass which is used in construction with quality standard which meets German standards

The factory was built by China Triumph International Eng. Co. Ltd

Cairo Glass Manufacturing Co was assessed and complied with the ISO 9001:2008 certificate for manufacturing for figured and wired glass

SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS EGYPT INTRODUCING: GLASS FOR INTERIOR

SAINT-GOBAIN Glass Egypt is now providing the Egyptian market with the latest trends worldwide in glass that is used for interiors. PLANILAQUE® and MASTERGLASS® are highly appreciated when introduced in the year 2013 to the Egyptian decorators and interior designers, for their distinguished patterns and trendy colors.

PLANILAQUE® the high quality back painted glass, that is available in 15 different colors, in 4, and 6 mm – is used in wall & furniture cladding, counter tops, back splashes..Etc. this product is available with a safety film.

MASTERGLASS ®: is an exclusive pattern for SAINT-GOBAIN Glass, the patterns adding a touch of elegance to the places they are used in. MASTERGLASS® can be used to create attractive aesthetic effects.

Its high degree of translucency optimizes light levels, whilst providing subtle obscuration for privacy and screening.. MASTERGLASS® is well used in partitions, doors, and shower cabins.

MASTERGLASS is available in 6 patterns and, thickness of 4, 6, 8, mm and suitable for all kinds of processing.

Miroiterie générale (14) en liquidation judiciaire

La miroiterie d’Ifs (14) a été mise en liquidation et l’ensemble des machines de miroiterie (table de coupe, rectiligne PR/88...) vendues aux enchères le 15-05-2013

Les prochains axes d’action pour Cekal

L’association de certification Cekal a profité de son dernier conseil d’administration en avril pour définir sa stratégie pour l’année 2013. Elle va concentrer ses moyens sur 5 dossiers prioritaires.

1/Préparer CEKAL au passage à la nouvelle norme 17065 applicable aux organismes de certification de produits en 2014.
2/Préserver la qualité des vitrages certifiés par un renforcement des procédures de suivi des constituants.
3/Mettre à la disposition des utilisateurs de vitrages certifiés toutes les informations nécessaires au respect des réglementations nationales et des règlements européens.
4/Renforcer la traçabilité des produits, gage de leur qualité.
5/Augmenter la visibilité de la marque CEKAL auprès des professionnels du verre et des utilisateurs finaux, et assurer sa promotion, en investissant en particulier sur des supports Internet.

Deceuninck, 75 years in business

Deceuninck, one of the window industry’s most iconic names, is celebrating 75 years in business. Bernard Vanderper, Deceuninck UK’s interim Managing Director, said, “It is a great achievement for our company to have reached this significant milestone. Everyone who has worked at the company in the past or who works for us today has played a part in our company’s success and now is a good opportunity to thank them for their efforts. We should also thank our customers past and present because no matter how hard we might have worked, we could not have achieved anything without them.”

As you might expect for a company that is 75 years old, Deceuninck has seen some significant changes in its history. But for one of the best-known names in the window industry, perhaps the most surprising thing is that it didn’t start manufacturing window profiles until the 1960s! It was founded in 1937 by Benari Deceuninck, father of the current directors, to manufacture buttons and buckles from plastic sheeting. By the 1940s, the company had expanded, and was manufacturing plastic combs, packaging and toys.

The 1960s saw a radical change of direction and the Deceuninck we know today started to take shape with a move into the manufacture of roller shutters and cladding profiles for the building industry. At the end of the 60s, Deceuninck was one of the first companies in Europe to start the production of PVC window profiles.

Throughout the 80s and 90s Deceuninck continued to expand with the acquisition or founding of companies across Europe and in the US. The UK arm of the company was founded in 1981 as Deeplas. 1985 was a significant year for the company: it was the year that Deceuninck was first listed on the Brussels stock exchange and the UK headquarters in Calne were opened. By 1997, Deceuninck was the leading producer in the US and by 1999 it was in the UK top five. It became a world leading profile manufacturer in 2003.

Since 2009, Deceuninck have invested over £55 million into the 3 axis of its newly refocused long term strategy ‘Building a Sustainable Home’. This new vision defines its core purpose today to create innovative solutions in its four areas: Windows & Doors, Outdoor Living, Roofline & Cladding and Interior. It sees this as part of a wider commitment to help create homes with long-lasting, low maintenance residential building products with improved energy efficiency, low ecological footprint and the capacity to be fully recycled at end of life. On top of this, it is committed to giving individuals freedom of expression through unique colour and finish options.

In 2012 Deceuninck successfully concluded a refinancing agreement well ahead of maturity date. For the next 5 years, this new facility provides sufficient headroom and flexibility to further execute Deceuninck’s long term strategy and duly respond to an uncertain economic environment.

Bernard Vanderper concludes, “In a company that has been trading for 75 years there are always going to be good times and bad. The last few years have seen tough trading conditions for all businesses and our own was no exception. But we at Deceuninck are confident that we have been through the worst and that we have the building blocks in place for the next 75 years.”