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Windows Magazine June 2010 A CLEARER VIEW JUNE 2010 AWA Conference 2010 The who’s who for this year’s conference The Ferrari Experience Reynaers Aluminium Technical Solutions for Ferrari World Case Study Demonstrating Design Flexibility Legal Companies vs Businesses PLUS HR / The Market Housing / Bushfire Feature / AWA News First choice in Australian Glass Excellent product range, performance and service, Australian Glass Group companies are your fi rst choice in: Double glazing for energy effi ciency Custom laminates including Sky GlassTM Toughened and heat soaked glass Architectural and specialist glass products Explore the difference,ff be delighted byy the options! Bevelite Glass australianglassgroup.com.au CL Glass Moen Glass 2 Australian Window Association June 2010 AGG026_FP-AWA-v2.indd 1 5/5/10 11:14:01 AM CONTENTS 6 10 22 First choice in Australian Glass FEATURES REGULARS YOUR BUSINESS AWA Conference 2010 6 From The ED 4 Legal 12 Excellent product range, performance and Demonstrating Design The Market - Housing 16 HR 13 service, Australian Glass Group companies Flexibility 10 Our Members 19 are your fi rst choice in: Bushfire Feature 15 Products 26 Double glazing for energy effi ciency Reynaers: Ferrari Park 20 News 28 Custom laminates including Sky GlassTM AWA Directory 36 Toughened and heat soaked glass Architectural and specialist glass products [WINDOWS] magazine is a quarterly publication from the Australian Window Association Ground Floor, Cover photograph courtesy of Reynaers. Magazine designed by Vern Nicolas. 71 Ridge Street It is impossible for the publisher to ensure that the advertisements and other GordonNSW 2074 material herein comply with the Trade Practices Act 1974. Readers should make Explore the difference,ff Phone: 02 9498 2768 their own inquiries in making decisions and where necessary seek professional advice. Australian Window Association© 2010 All rights reserved. Reproduction Fax: 02 9498 3816 be delighted byy the options! in whole or part without permission is strictly prohibited Email: [email protected] Bevelite Glass www.awa.org.au australianglassgroup.com.au CL Glass Moen Glass June 2010 www.awa.org.au 3 AGG026_FP-AWA-v2.indd 1 5/5/10 11:14:01 AM FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR elcome to the second could not be better timing as we [WINDOWS] magazine transition nationally to six stars hous- Tracey Wfor 2010. ing by 1st May 2011 and already see increased stringencies in apartment Duncan Fraser, re-elected Chair- and commercial buildings from 1st Gramlick, man of the AWA Board in February May this year. The AWA has also this year, has decided to make a been busy training the ABSA energy career change and leave the win- raters in the physical properties of AWA dow industry and so it is with regret windows in order to ensure the raters that I have to advise you of his know how to select and use our recent resignation from the role. I WERS products. These training ses- Executive am sure you will join me in wishing sions were delivered in all the state him all the very best in his new ad- capitals to an audiences of over ventures. On behalf of the Board 1,000 ABSA members. Director of Directors and the secretariat I would like to thank him for his un- Remember that the Annual Confer- failing contribution and support. ence is only three months away. Garry Thomson (Seaview Joinery, We have secured special keynote SA) has stepped up to take the speakers that are sure to provide you role of Chairman and Nigel Chalk with great information. I urge you to (Bradnams, Qld) has filled the va- consider attending, as not only is it a cancy on the Board. tremendous Gold Coast venue this year, but the opportunities to con- The SWA (Sustainable Windows tribute to industry discussions and Alliance) work is concluded and network with friends and rivals alike the AWA and its alliance partner are second to none. AGGA are preparing a strategic plan to take to our memberships that will see the development of educational tools around the use of energy efficient windows. This Editor’s Note elcome to the June edition er. Dr Jollands is traveling from Paris to Glass Industries. If you are interested in Wof [WINDOWS] packed full of join us at this years conference. Tracey supplying an article in this new section industry information, check out the Gramlick and I were lucky enough to for future editions please contact the amazing front cover of the new Fer- see Dr Jollands speak at the Energy AWA. rari Theme Park in Abu Dhabi sup- Efficiency Council conference in 2009 plied by Reynaers and the feature and we can assure you we are in for I would like to thank all of the con- article about the project. Read a treat. tributors and advertisers to the maga- about the flexibility of AWS and Tay- zine and remind all members that this lors windows to design, extrude, test, Of course we have our regular sections is your magazine, so if you have any manufacture and supply a brand covering, Legal, HR, Housing market, news about your business, case stud- new window system for a special News and AWA Directory. Review the ies or anything relevant to include in project at Brindabella Business Park new Kommerling bush fire tested uPVC the magazine please forward it to the in the ACT in just 12 weeks. window systems to a level of BAL 40 AWA. and enjoy the article on Fibre Compos- Included in this edition is the con- ite Pultrusion from Exel Composites. Please sit back relax and enjoy this ference 2010 information, we look edition of [WINDOWS]. forward to having you join us at the We have introduced a new section Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast for this edition called “Our Members” Gary Smith in September, this year we have Dr this section profiles different members AWA Marketing & Technical Manager Nigel Jollands from the International of the Association, this edition features Energy Agency as a keynote speak- articles on Reynaers, Miglas and Flat 4 Australian Window Association June 2010 June 2010 www.awa.org.au 5 AWA CONFERENCE AWA National Conference & Exhibition 2010 The AWA would like to invite you to attend the National Conference & Exhibition at the Sheraton Mirage Resort on the 13th-15th September 2010. Business and breakout sessions will feature presentations on a diverse range of issues and focus on helping you improve the fitness of your business.The Conference Exhibition of window-specific displays will showcase up to the minute innovations within the industry. At the end of the day, the Welcome Reception on Monday, Dinner by the pool on Tuesday and the AWA Annual Dinner on Wednesday will provide opportunities to catch up with friends and meet new colleagues over a glass of wine and a relaxing meal. Conference Program MONDAY 13th SEPTEMBER Welcome Reception Evening at Leisure TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER Conference Opening Keynote speaker - Nigel Jollands Breakouts • 7 Steps to Guarantee Marketing Success • Keeping on top of Bad Debts Working Groups • Developing & Implementing a Strategic Plan in a Window Company • Website Development Breakouts • Top 10 Legal Pitfalls in the Window Industry • How to Implement OH&S in a Window Factory Dinner by the Pool WEDNESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER HIA Economics Group Presentation AWA Report - AWA Strategy - Marketing Review - Technical Committees - Training Report – Proprietary Training Energy Conference wrap-up Close of Conference AWA Design Awards and Annual Dinner Sponsors *Program subject to change 6 Australian Window Association June 2010 AWA CONFERENCE Conference Speakers Nigel Jollands Head, Energy Efficiency Unit - International Energy Agency Dr. Nigel Jollands’ career spans 17 years in energy, resource management and economic analysis fields. In November 2006, he took up a post with the International Energy Agency (IEA) as Principal Administrator in the Energy Efficiency and Environment Division. In February 2009 he was appointed Head, Energy Efficiency Unit at the IEA. This role includes leading the IEA’s energy efficiency policy analysis, coordinating the IEA’s energy efficiency advice to the G8 under the Gleneagles Plan of Action, co-ordinating the Agency’s Energy Efficiency Working Party and participating in In-depth Reviews of member country energy policies. Nigel is currently also leading the IEA’s work on energy in cities and a project on energy efficiency and governance. Nigel was previously Principal Ecological Economist in the New Zealand Centre for Ecological Economics (NZCEE) at Landcare Research. He has also held posts in New Zealand as Senior Lecturer at Massey University, as a senior policy analyst in New Zealand’s captial at various Ministries (Ministry of Commerce; Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and Ministry for the Environment). He is a regular presenter at international conferences, has published numerous journal articles and contributed to several books in the area of energy efficiency and ecological economics. John Greenhalgh Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors As Solicitor Director of Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors, an experienced, dynamic and progressive firm, John provides clients with a fully integrated suite of professional services tailored specifically to their individual business or personal needs. Greenhalgh Pickard Solicitors is a division of Greenhalgh Corporate Group that includes Greenhalgh Carey Accounting Solutions, Quickdebt and Litigation Funding Partners. John Greenhalgh has over 19 years experience as a litigator; his direct and strategic approachdelivers clients a cost effective and positive outcome to resolving disputes. John has extensive experience in the building and construction industry; advising on issues ranging from BCIPA, BSA, contracts and variations, payment claims, company structuring, bankruptcy and insolvency, commercial and civil litigation, family law, debt and taxation. John, in his speech to the AWA will be discussing the Top 10 Legal Pitfalls in the window industry. John can be contacted via [email protected] June 2010 www.awa.org.au 7 AWA CONFERENCE Conference Speakers Nathan Hill Digital Revolution Nathan Hill and his company Digital Revolution is totally dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses to achieve their business goals through customised web design & development solutions to maximize return on investment.
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