Wastewater penalties
Dave Broxton, Managing Director, Bohle
Bohle has warned that glass processors run the risk of major fines by failing to stay on top of legislation governing the disposal of wastewater.
Water and coolant used in glass processing are defined as trade effluent. As such IGU manufacturers and glass processors have to get prior consent from water companies under Section 118 [5] of the Water Industry Act, to discharge water used in the manufacturing process into the sewer system. …»
Selling Your Business
Chris Ball Director of MBA Associates Ltd
Many if not most business owners only sell a business once, they don’t trade in businesses and often it’s their life’s work, it’s paid for the family house, it’s brought up the kids and it’s employees are long standing and almost friends so looking for someone to partner them to sell in a corporate world where the advisor focus is on fees and volume is sometimes fraught. How many “we have an interested client that thinks your business would be a great fit!” letters or emails do you get … and when you speak the conversation takes a “just send us five grand” turn? …»
Architectural Powder Coatings The Facts About Fire
Angus Mackie - QUALICOAT UK & Ireland Chairman’
There has been a great deal of discussion that has taken place of late over the combustibility of the external envelope of some of our high-rise dwellings where aluminium composite panels (ACM) containing flammable cores have been used. These panels are in the process of being removed and replaced to meet stringent new standards. Insurance companies, mortgage providers and other property stakeholders have also had their part to play to mitigate risk and have forced building owners to check for ACM and other issues such as areas of timber decking. All this will ensure a safer building stock for our city’s high-rise dwellings.
Identifying certified spacer bars
Independent test methods guarantee objective data
While hardly anyone had heard of the term “warm edge” just 10 short years ago, statutory requirements and increasing environmental awareness have ensured a gradual decline in the use of spacer bars made from aluminium or stainless steel. The number of providers of warm edge spacer bars has since grown accordingly – which makes it all the more important to know the differences between the products. …»