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CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS WORDS WORDS Clinton Skeoch, AGWA Derek Tidey, NSSA Clinton Skeoch, AGWA Derek Tidey, NSSA ECONOMY ECONOMY Tom Devitt, HIA

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Tim Reardon, HIA SAFETY LEGAL HR Advance Professional

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Eloise Turnbull, Greenhalgh Pickard LEGAL & Accountants Solicitors

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Eloise Turnbull, Greenhalgh Pickard PEOPLE Solicitors & Accountants David Esler Kaizen Executive

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GLASS & WINDOWS MEMBER PROFILE MEMBER PROFILE TECHNICAL CASE STUDY CASE STUDY TECHNICAL TRAINING MASTER GLAZIER NEWS PRODUCTS MASTER GLAZIER INNOVATION IN GLASS DIRECTORY NEWS

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Adrian Mueller Partner JS Mueller & Co Lawyers Adrian Mueller is partner at JS Mueller & Co a boutique legal firm in Sydney. Since becoming a lawyer in 2002, Adrian has specialised almost exclusively in the area of strata law. His knowledge of and experience in strata law is second to none.

Adrian is at the forefront of strata law, delivering a number of groundbreaking papers to strata lawyers at seminars across NSW and QLD. He has also lectured extensively on a range of strata law topics.

In recognition of his outstanding ability, in 2012 Adrian was the youngest person to have been admitted as a Fellow of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers, the peak body for strata lawyers in Australia.

Adrian is renowned for having an outstanding grasp of all aspects of strata law and for providing well-written, detailed and easily understandable legal advice. Adrian acted for the successful parties in SP36613 v Doherty; Doherty v SP36613.

Tim Reardon Chief Economist Tim Reardon joined HIA in 2004 as the Executive Director Government Relations, working on the Housing Affordability summit in the lead up to the federal election. Tim then took on the role of Executive Director Tasmania until 2007. During this time, a builder’s licensing regime was introduced including reforms to home owners warranty and HIA warded off an increase in energy efficiency standards in new homes.

After leaving HIA, Tim then represented the automotive manufacturers during the industry review of 2008 gaining $4.8 billion in industry assistance. He represented the electricity generators through the introduction and repeal of the carbon price in 2012 and also worked as a consultant for a number of other industry groups and companies on federal policy matters. Tim rejoined HIA as Chief Economist in 2017, heading up the HIA Economics team.

Angela Farrell Copywriter, Trade Advertising Agency.

Australian Olympian.

Angela is an advertising copywriter and business content writer with over 15 years, advertising agency experience.

She loves the challenge of working across industries and genres; writing radio ads for snack brands, websites for SaaS, articles for AGWA, and everything in between!

Having represented Australia in the sport of sailing, Angela is passionate about the teamwork and hard work that goes into success—be it in sport or business.

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David Esler Director, Kaizen Executive As Director of Kaizen Executive, David provides industry-tailored recruitment and executive search services, industry focused sales training, Soft Tech V6 estimation services and general business consulting within the building and construction, fenestration, glass and glazing sectors. Starting out as a glazier, and now with over 30 years’ experience working in and around our industry, David draws on his extensive industry experience and holds Masters degrees in Business Administration and Commercial Law from Deakin University.

Stuart Khan Stuart Khan is the Regional Southern Manager at Architectural Window Systems, with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. Stuart’s expertise in production, sales and business management has been instrumental in assisting numerous fabricators to achieve their goals.

Stuart is passionate about helping businesses develop sustainable growth. His philosophy in business is 'we’re in this together, we’re not just a supplier, we’re a partner for life'.

Russell Harris Technical Manager, Australian Glass & Window Association With over 20 years, industry experience Russell has a thorough understanding of fenestration, including compliance, product design, development, and testing.

Russell’s background in R&D means he is familiar with many of the emerging technologies, innovations and market influences that are likely to impact the industry in the future.

Since joining the AGWA in 2016, Russell has been a noteworthy leader in the technical space, and an active contributor to the ongoing development of the Regulatory framework affecting the window industry.

Eloise Turnbull Solicitor Eloise is a solicitor in Greenhalgh Pickard’s litigation team. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours Class I) from the University of the Sunshine Coast. In 2021, Eloise completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Stuart has a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Administration and Industrial Relations.

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Clinton Skeoch CEO and Executive Director, Australian Glass & Window Association It is only suitable that the chill of winter has focussed us on energy and the importance of its increased stringency for our industry. We have been working with key stakeholders, both inside and outside the industry, to avoid unnecessary delays or watering-down of the implementation of the 7-star energy in NCC 2022. Working with bureaucrats, government ministers and a wide variety of stakeholders has taken up a great deal of time. It has also required a great deal of tenacity to ensure that the machinations of other industry associations, with different agendas, has not come to fruition in delaying or adulterating the trajectory to 7-star.

With a concerted attack on climate change becoming more and more vital for the future, the change to 7-star will reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions and greatly improve the comfort, health, and well-being of a building’s occupiers. The industry has, over the last 10 years, invested considerable capital in new product development, testing and capital works to enable the delivery of the 7-star future, so achieving this goal is vital for the ongoing growth of the industry.

While at the time of writing this, we are not certain where it will finally land, I can assure you that we have been working tirelessly to deliver the best outcome for our industry.

As the industry moves forward, I trust that it will thrive, and members will prosper.

Derek Tidey Chairperson of the Board National Security Screen Association The many challenges we have had to face in our personal lives and businesses recently, has made it a difficult time for many of us.

However, it is through these times that we realise our true strengths and weaknesses, and in reflection, learn from these arduous experiences.

‘There is no education like adversity.’

(Benjamin Disraeli, UK Prime Minster (Feb-Dec 1868, and 1874-80)).

A lesson that we have all come to realise, is that the world has changed. How we now work and interact with our employees, customers and suppliers is different. The NSSA has adapted to these times with online meetings, working remotely and the use of social media communications now being commonplace.

Another example of the shift in how we operate, is the move from annual on-site compliance audits to the online selfdeclaration process. After passing an initial compliance audit, NSSA Members will complete 4 x annual self-declaration audits, before another on-site audit is conducted.

As communication channels continually change, we must utilise new forms of advertising and marketing to deliver our message. The NSSA Members Marketing Tool Kit has great insights and practical tips for businesses to super-charge their marketing communications and at the same time show they’re a proud NSSA Member. See the 'Members' section at www.nssa.org.au NSSA Industry Forums were held in Brisbane on 5 August and in Sydney on 26 August.

Finally, we had the opportunity to meet again, in person, to share, debate and celebrate together. The Forums were both attended at full capacity, thus showing the relevance of the NSSA and interest in the work we are doing. There was some great interaction with presenters and attendees. Look out for the Forum highlights video coming soon!

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our ‘Industry Partners’ for their continued support.

The NSSA has been financially backed, from its inception, by our founding Seed Funders, then as Development Fund Contributors (DFCs) and, now as our ‘Industry Partners’, a term more apt to describe this supportive relationship.

Finally, all nominations and submissions for the NSSA Awards 2022 have closed. We send our best wishes of success to all entrants for the Design Awards and nominees for the NSSA Achievement Award. We look forward to meeting our winners at the National industry awards presentation.

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A REMINDER OF THE WOES OF STAMP DUTY Tim Reardon, Chief Economist

The NSW Government is again looking to reform the state’s stamp duty impost on residential homes. One of the key challenges in moving away from stamp duty as the cornerstone of state revenue, is seeking alternative forms of revenue.

The NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, flagged that the state will require Australian Government assistance in moving to a more efficient and equitable tax base.

As with all tax imposts, there are concerns that the alternative tax measures will distort the housing market and leave some sections of the community worse off.

Before we get to this, let’s remember just why stamp duty on residential homes should be abolished.

1. STAMP DUTY IS AN INEFFICIENT TAX

It impedes the smooth flow of the workforce to locations of high employment and restricts the opportunity for seeking education or training. This restriction on the free movement of labour has additional adverse effects on efficient provision of public services such as schools, hospitals and public transport. It also hampers the ability for the population to move to alternative housing that suits their needs such as downsizing.

In its 2012/13 Budget, the ACT Government began a 20-year program to reform housing taxes including the eventual abolition of stamp duty to be replaced by steady increases in general rates. The reform was aimed to be budget-neutral, but ongoing strong house price growth has seen stamp duty revenues continue to increase, despite significant increases in tax brackets and concessions for buyer types.

The NSW Government is looking at an alternative approach—an opt-in model—to manage the transitory risk. There are many other transition models.

After more than 30 years of analysis paralysis, the inefficiencies and inequities of stamp duty remain as governments have continued to postpone reform for fear that the costs of transition will be politically unacceptable.

The assistance of the Australian Government, during the transition, is important to ensure that the shortterm adverse impacts do not outweigh the long-term economic benefits. This is most notable with the risk to state government GST revenue if they pursue reform of stamp duty.

2. STAMP DUTY IS COSTLY

But the key to any tax change is ensuring that the economy-wide benefits of reform are shared with the segment of the population that is disadvantaged. In the case of stamp duty reform, the benefits are not clearly defined, but they are tangible and adequate to ensure an equitable transition for all households.

3. STAMP DUTY IS INEQUITABLE

There are significant economy-wide benefits from stamp duty reform and these benefits can be reallocated to households that are disadvantaged.

The Australian Treasury reports that ‘the economic cost of collecting each additional dollar of revenue through stamp duty on property is 72 cents in the dollar, compared with 19 cents for the GST and virtually zero for a broad-based land tax’.

Stamp duty impedes the ability of the elderly and others to move closer to health services and care. It falls most onerously on those households that are forced to relocate due to changes in family structure (death/ divorce/separation). Stamp duty also impedes home ownership by creating an additional barrier for first home buyers.

4. STAMP DUTY IS UNRELIABLE

During the GFC, stamp duty revenues fell by more than a third. Just as governments needed a reliable income stream to stimulate the economy, they found their main tax measure failed to provide certainty. The states also learnt this lesson in 2019, when revenues fell sharply due to the impacts of the Banking Royal Commission.

New South Wales downgraded its stamp duty revenues in the 2019/20 Budget by approximately $10.6 billion over the forward estimates, while Victoria revised theirs down by $5.2 billion. With stamp duty accounting for up to 40% of state revenues, it can lead to sudden changes in budget estimates.

You would be hard pressed to find many topics in which all economists can agree, but their opposition to stamp duty is one of them. Unfortunately, the debate about abolishing stamp duty focuses on the merits of the alternative revenue measures. All tax imposts result in inefficiencies and inequities, and it is too easy to be distracted with the cost of the transition, rather than focusing on achieving the end goals – that being a tax system that is efficient, equitable and reliable.

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UNFAIR DISMISSAL OR NOT? EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS AT WORK – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Eloise Turnbull, Solicitor

Whether you are an employee or an employer, you need to be aware of your rights and entitlements to ensure that you and/or your business are protected.

In Australia, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) governs the integrity of employees and employers.

If an employee is terminated, made redundant or reluctantly resigns, they may be eligible to apply to the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) for compensation. Commission applications include: • unfair dismissal; • general protections/adverse action; or • unlawful termination.

UNFAIR DISMISSAL

An unfair dismissal is where an employee’s ‘dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable’ and was not a ‘genuine redundancy’ according to section 385 of the Act. ‘Dismissal’ can include where an employee was terminated by their employer or where the employee reluctantly resigned due to an employer’s actions.

If an employee feels they were forced to resign, a constructive dismissal application may be considered.

‘HARSH, UNJUST OR UNREASONABLE’

The Commission, under section 387, will consider the ‘harshness’ of the dismissal, including whether there was a valid reason for termination (ie, performance issues) and if so, whether the employee was notified of this reason prior to termination. Depending on the disciplinary process followed and the conduct, performance and/or capacity in question, the Commission may take into account the following factors: • was the employee given an opportunity to respond?

• was the employee unreasonably refused a support person at any point in the disciplinary process?

• ‘the degree to which the size of the employer’s enterprise would be likely to impact on the procedures followed in effecting the dismissal’; and • ‘the degree to which the absence of dedicated human resource management specialists or expertise in the enterprise would be likely to impact on the procedures followed in effecting the dismissal’.

‘GENUINE REDUNDANCY’

A dismissal will not be unfair if the employee’s role was made ‘genuinely redundant’ within the meaning of section 389 of the Act. Under section 389, an employer may dismiss an employee if: • The employer no longer requires the employee’s roles to be performed by anyone because of operational requirement changes; and • The employer has followed the redundancy procedures under any applicable awards or enterprise agreement.

If the employee could be redeployed within the employer’s business, the dismissal will not be considered a ‘genuine redundancy’.

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ELIGIBILITY

Whether an employee is eligible to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Commission depends on a variety of factors. These include: • Was there a signed contract for the role they were dismissed from?

• Was the employee earning above the high-income threshold at the time of dismissal? As of 1 July 2022, the high-income threshold is $162,000 (this increased from $158,500 for the period of 1 July 2021-30 June 2022).

• Was the employer considered a ‘Small Business’ (ie, less than 15 employees) and/or private enterprise employer? If so, has the employer complied with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code?

• How long has the employee continuously served the employer? If a small business, minimum period of employment is 12 months; If not a small business, minimum period of employment is 6 months.

• When was the date of termination?

The time limit to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Commission is 21 days from the date of termination, or else an employee may lose this right forever. The Commission has stated that it will only accept an application beyond this time limit if there were ‘exceptional circumstances’ including the reason for delay (ie, ‘unusual, or special, or uncommon but need not be unique, or unprecedented, or very rare’).

Compensation for unfair dismissal is capped at 26 weeks of the annual wage the employee would have received.

KEEP IN MIND

When ceasing employment, it is important for both employee and employer to remember to: • return all corporate property; • pay wages and entitlements, including annual leave, tax and superannuation; • contractual obligations that survive termination; • review any restraint of trade; • keep confidentiality; and • check any employee’s loans required to be repaid on termination.

Although an employee may not be eligible for an unfair dismissal application, this does not mean that they might be ineligible to make a general protections or unlawful termination application.

If an employee is experiencing other issues at work, there may be an alternative avenue available to seek relief, for example, wage claim, discrimination claim, bullying claim or human rights claim.

To find out more, please contact Greenhalgh Pickard to book in for an initial consultation.

For a copy of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code please see Fair Work Australia: https://www.fairwork. gov.au/sites/default/files/migration/715/SmallBusiness-Fair-Dismissal-Code-2011.pdf

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3 HORIZON STAFFING David Esler Kaizen Executive

Well, first things first; sorry for no article in the Winter edition. At the time I was supposed to be writing it, my office was 2 feet under water, with the ducks paddling around dodging computer cables while having a joyous frolic. Mind you, as I write this article, Sydney has again just been belted with more torrential rain and is under evacuation warning across most of the West. My little water issues are nothing compared to what the Sydneysiders are contending with, and my sympathy goes out to all who are, or have had difficulties.

Today, apart from the above, we have other significant challenges facing us at the moment … staffing being my main focus. In the Autumn edition of BuiltView (for those of you who have good memories) I wrote about, what the world is calling ‘the great resignation’ and how that is impacting on staff retention and stability generally. This article extends further into that topic but is developed more from a strategic perspective on what can be done now, in the short-term and then, our longer-term vision. This of course, is my take on the McKinsey 3 Horizon Growth Strategy and I am applying some of those fundamentals to our staffing issues, which I have termed, quite nicely I might add as ‘3 Horizon Staffing’.

To further set the scene of why a staff retention strategy needs to be developed, supported and is a critical success factor for any business, here are some key points from the Hay’s Salary Forum I attended in June 2022.

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Five keys walk aways that I documented were: • 94% of businesses have a skill gap they cannot fill right now.

• 83% of businesses see the skills gap as a major hurdle in delivering sustainable growth and profitability.

• 61% of businesses not only want to fill that skill gap, but also want to increase their staff footprint.

• An uncompetitive salary is now the number 1 retention issue facing employers.

• Up to 25% of employees are looking for better conditions (salary aside) and a more flexible working environment.

Pretty sobering reading, given we are, at the time of writing, experiencing one of the most buoyant markets we have seen for quite some time. So, let’s explore in more detail the 3 Horizons and how developing a strategy will significantly assist your businesses staffing aspirations.

A 3 Horizon philosophy is designed to keep the focus on what is important, both from a retention and growth strategy. In the words of McKinsey. ‘This strategic framework requires you to categorise your goals into 3 the different horizons’. Let’s look at how to do that:

HORIZON 1 – MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN CORE STAFF

This horizon is closely aligned with your current staff.

It encompasses understanding the challenges faced by each individual and how you and the business can assist with delivering better outcomes for all. In this stage, you

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need to get a deep understanding of the key staff you have, their strengths and their opportunities for growth. You need to view them like they are your biggest assets … because they are!

Now take some time to imagine your business without them (be nice) and how you would cope … if at all. What are the critical gaps and what would you do in the unlikely event they exited the building?

Then think, well I don’t want that to happen, so how can I improve their conditions, either physically or within their benefits package. What short-term strategies, goals or excitement can I conjure up that will keep staff motivated, engaged, and how can I generally lift the culture within the business to be positive, outgoing and success focussed … while all the time having some fun … yes fun!

HORIZON 2 – NURTURE NEW AND UPCOMING STAFF

Who is the next up and coming executive in your business or department that has the potential to take over the reins if you want to go fishing or play golf … permanently?

Have you started the process, or are you even thinking about succession planning across all functions of your business landscape? It is not just your replacement (although, I am sure you are thinking your role is the most critical, because we

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are all indispensable … aren’t we!), but also the replacement of key staff within other departments … yes, they too are important! What development framework do I require to get ‘Billy’ from where he is today to where I need him to be … and more realistically, does he have the aptitude and personal skills to adapt. We can all relate to the star employee who is promoted into a role that they just do not have the skills to be successful in, and then look dumbfounded when they either fail, resign or both. A simple method of check and balance is a skills assessment measured against the current role and the proposed position, which identifies clearly what needs to be done if ‘Billy’ is to be a success. My only other comment is ‘If Billy fails … look to his manager … don’t blame Billy’.

out and bottle some of your company DNA and share it with the rest of the industry … we all, at times, need a stiff shot of something. But seriously, question what your staff will be looking for in 3-5 years’ time from an employer and how can you get ahead of the curve. The tech businesses do it every day … yeah, I hear you … they are not in window and door manufacturing or glazing, but we too can be creative and offer employees something different. I now challenge you to come up with your own EVP—Employee Value Proposition— Question yourself, why do my staff stay with us now and what will make them stay with us long into the future? If you want to understand your EVP better, give me a call to discuss your thinking and how your EVP can be developed.

HORIZON 3 – CREATION OF A LONG-TERN SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

We are all in this fast paced, high-energy environment and often do not have (or make) time to build foundations for the future. If you are serious about being successful, start with your people; develop them; support them; train them; respect them …

This aspect is the most important, but often the one that is neglected or just forgotten. Ask yourself, how do I create an environment that staff love working in; in which they deliver above expectation and are happy to do so. Their work environment is supportive, collaborative and welcomes everyone’s input; while providing workplace flexibility, agility, and focusses on common outcomes. Does that sound like your establishment? If so, call me and I will come

David Esler is the Principle of Kaizen Executive. If you are looking for more information or wanting a quick chat, contact David on 0420 905 580 or visit his website at kaizenexec.com.au

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2022 WA MEMBER FORUM On Friday 13 May 2022 AGWA’s WA members gathered at the Swan Yacht Club. It was a fabulous afternoon catching up with friends.

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2022 AGWA QUEENSLAND GOLF DAY On Friday 3 June 2022, AGWA’s Queensland Chapter had a great day on the greens at Nudgee Golf Course. Thanks to everyone that attended. We are already looking forward to next year

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A BETTER PLACE TO DO BUSINESS FOR DLG

In 2020, for the first time in DLG Aluminium and Glazing’s 25-year history, co-owner and operator Leanne Luhrs faced the uncertainty of how COVID-19 restrictions would impact DLG’s operations. ‘The pandemic caused staff shortages and workflow pressures, and we knew this was not a sustainable business model. Our management team decided we needed to seek professional advice for the good of our company’s future.’

DLG sought assistance from BusinessNSW via the ‘Entrepreneurs' Programme’. All aspects of the DLG business were placed under a microscope, and the most significant concern identified was workflow within the factory; specifically, the frequent double-handling of glass and aluminium products due to the layout and lack of space which is overcrowded with machines, materials, and staff.

‘The factory is also located in a semi-residential zone,’ explains Leanne. ‘This has created havoc with neighbouring residents and parking for our staff. We have been restricted on operational hours

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due to noise considerations. It soon became clear that moving to a purpose-built factory would be hugely beneficial for our immediate and long-term survival.’

In July 2020, DLG began to search for a new site, and some months later purchased land at Airside North; one of the last large ‘heavy industrial’ blocks of land left with no restrictions on operation hours.

‘We chose a corner block, so we could use the frontage for a large office facade and use the side for visitor cars and truck access. It also faces South, providing the best opportunity to locate the showroom for energy efficiency’, says Leanne. ‘Our new facility wish-list included two overhead cranes running the entire length, a large awning to prevent weather from entering the factory when roller doors are up, undercover parking for several cars, separated amenities in case of another pandemic, large open showroom, and facilities to allow DLG to become an equal opportunity employer and somewhere people really want to come and work.’

potentially be leased out if required. They hope to move into their brand new facility by Christmas 2022. ‘I am sure that once we move in, some areas might not be perfect, but we have carefully considered so many aspects of the build, that I think it will be close! 25 years in the industry makes you pretty savvy about what you need and want. We have left nothing in reserve and gone all-in to create an outstanding facility that will see us well into the future and provide an exceptional facility for DLG staff.’

DLG were fortunate to find a local designer who understood the needs of the large glazing business and allowed the DLG team to have input into the design. They also worked with a Lean Consultant for the factory layout and worked very closely with the shed structure supplier to determine the best height and width to achieve a great outcome in the most cost-effective way. Leanne explains, ‘this relocation is about future-proofing our business, but also futureproofing the building assets, such as the shed and showroom’.

DLG is excited about the new factory’s ability to meet their future needs and growth, factoring in additional office space which could

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50 YEARS AND THREE GENERATIONS OF GLAZIERS

‘In 1972, my Father, Terry Vernon, started Macedon Ranges Glass from his carport at home in regional Victoria, manufacturing shower screens and cutting glass for replacement work,’ begins Brett Vernon, Terry’s son and current CEO of Macedon Ranges Glass.

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In 1974, Terry happened to be at a friend’s Christmas party which was hosted by a large residential builder. A few hours into the party, the owner was informed that a huge storm had just smashed around 50 windows at one of his display villages. The builder contacted their regular glaziers, but they had already stopped for Christmas and declined the request for help. ‘Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Dad got wind of this emergency and sprang into action, working through the night to replace every panel, much to the builder’s delight,’ explains Brett. This kick-started an exclusive glazing partnership between Macedon Ranges Glass and that builder that meant we glazed all

windows onsite and installed all shower screens and mirrors. This continued right up until the builder ceased trading a few years ago.

In 1988, Terry’s daughter, Nicole Vernon, joined the business in administration, and still works in the business today. Shortly after this, Brett joined as a glazing apprentice, ‘because I had always seen Dad strike a good balance between hard work, job satisfaction and time to watch cricket, and that’s the kind of life I wanted for myself,’ he explains.

‘In 2019, my son Riley joined the team, becoming our third generation in the glazing trade, something which the family is really

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‘In recent years we’ve moved away from commercial glazing, and now focus on providing builders, designers, architects and homeowners with glass products for high end homes,’ explains Brett. ‘We will always continue to provide our local region with day-to-day glazing services such as glass replacements, splash backs and mirrors.

Another part of our business that is quickly growing is the retrofit double glazing of existing windows. This is a popular solution in the cooler climate of the Macedon ranges.’

‘Now in our third generation of glazing, my family and I are looking forward to the next 50 years in the Macedon ranges,’ ends Brett Vernon I would love to see AGWA working toward ensuring all glass and glazing companies become at least accredited and maybe even licensed, similar to plumbers and electricians. We are forever fighting the proud of. Dad retired in 2019, but still drops in each week to discuss all things cricket, football, and greyhounds.’

Running a longstanding business in a small Victorian town like Gisborne, means you must be doing a good job. ‘We pride ourselves on the service and quality delivered by our 13 staff members, who are a pleasure to work with. Some of our glaziers even get requested by name! Our 5-star Facebook and Google reviews from customers and builders alike, are another reason we’re so busy’ says Brett. ‘We recently opened a second facility in Kyneton.’

battle of competing with the 'backyard' glaziers running around at half our price and no assurance of them installing the correct glass type.

For a business in a small regional town, Macedon Ranges Glass has some very impressive projects under its belt, including the MCG redevelopment for the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne Airport and Melbourne Central.

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7-STAR RATED HOMES ARE COMING: ARE YOU READY?

After more than a decade, Australian building standards will be significantly updated with the review of the National Construction Code. The proposal to increase the minimum energy-efficiency rating of newly built homes from 6 to 7 stars is stirring debate as the industry considers how the change will affect it.

According to the Climate Council’s 2022 Tents to Castles Report1, a 7-star standard for all new homes would save households an average of $450 a year and also reduce residential carbon emissions by 12% (compared to emissions in 2019).

However, for businesses to adapt to the change, inevitably there will be challenges they’ll need to overcome, such as increased costs to deliver new homes.

Consultation for the proposed legislation has closed. Deliberation by the building ministers is ongoing at the moment but by the time this goes to print, we expect a decision by the end of the year. 7-star has been adopted nationally in the NCC, subject to state and territory transition arrangements. However, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) is resisting changes, stating that the ‘costs … would exceed the benefits’2.

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In this article, we talk to Stuart Khan, Regional Manager – Southern Region at Architectural Window Systems (AWS), about the benefits of 7-star rated homes, the challenges the change presents and how Victoria is already leading the way when it comes to energy-efficient homes. He also shares why now is the time to get prepared.

MAKING HOMES MORE COMFORTABLE When the rating lifts to 7-stars, it will not only improve energy efficiencies and reduce carbon emissions across the country, but also make people’s lives more comfortable.

Homes with 7-star ratings have design features that help to improve the health and comfort of those living there. For example, double-glazed and thermally broken aluminium windows and doors work to keep the home cool in summer and warm in winter.

Stuart explains, ‘This means you don’t need to constantly run cooling and heating systems. If you have the heater going all the time, you’re always trying to fight against nature. In a more energy-efficient home, you don’t have to do that. You can make your home more comfortable without much effort.

‘That’s the feedback we get at AWS—that the design features of 7-star homes make people’s lives more comfortable.’

ENERGY EFFICIENT MOVES IN VICTORIA In late 2021, in anticipation of the proposed changes to the National Construction Code, Sustainability Victoria rolled out its $2.19 million 7-Star Homes program. Its aim is to support the building and construction sector to deliver residential properties that go beyond the Government’s current 6-star requirements.

Stuart says most fabricators he works with in southern states, like Victoria3, are already doing double-glazed windows and doors. ‘It would be close to 100% double-glazed for a lot of our clients, whereas in other states it may be less, but our prediction would be that this is only going to increase.’

Victoria’s climate means its buildings are already engineered towards heating, which is why thermally-efficient windows and doors are more common. ‘The more energy-

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efficient windows and doors that are used, the better chance we’ve got at keeping the heat inside homes,’ Stuart comments.

‘So, when the standard goes from 6 to 7-stars, Victoria will already be leading the way when it comes to building energyefficient homes.’

THE COST OF 7-STARS While making homes more energy-efficient is a positive thing, it does come at a cost.

‘From a fabricator’s point of view, it means heavier products,’ Stuart says. ‘So, as an industry, fabricators need to start thinking about how to handle these heavier products in the factory, during deliveries and during installation in the home.’

The answer isn’t in smaller windows and doors either, he notes, as, increasingly, people want light-filled spaces to create a more comfortable living environment.

‘The lesson we’ve learned in the southern states, where double-glazed windows and doors are more common, is that there are handling issues inside our factories and on site. That’s an issue that’s going to be faced in other states as the requirements increase.’

However, fabricators in Victoria have shown us that the best way to handle these changes is to get prepared early, rather than waiting until the legislation comes in.

For those needing support to plan, AWS’s ‘FuturePROOF’ business development program can help. The program was designed to support fabricators, by working with them, to develop a five-year plan, establish good systems and processes, and put business KPIs in place—helping them to always stay one step ahead.

IT’S NOT A MATTER OF IF BUT WHEN

‘We need to be prepared for it,’ Stuart says.

‘Going forward, energy-efficient homes are going to become more attractive when houses go up for sale and to rent. I think we’re going to see more people asking whether it’s an energy-efficient home before they choose to live there.’

Stuart encourages fabricators to contact their system suppliers to check whether they’re prepared for the move to 7-star rated homes. ‘It’s important to ask them, “will you have the products to satisfy the changing market?” It won’t be going the other way; the changes are coming at some point. When the legislation comes in, it’s too late to try to do something. You need to be prepared now.’

Stuart adds that AWS is ready to help. ‘We have products like ComfortEDGETM and ThermalHEARTTM to help businesses compete in a more energy-efficient marketplace, so that when the 7-star requirement comes in, they’ll be ready.’

For more information email marketing@ awsaustralia.com.au or visit www. awsaustralia.com.au 1. Climate Council’s 2022 Tents to Castles Report, https://www.climatecouncil.org. au/resources/tents-castles-buildingenergy-efficient-cost-saving-aussiehomes/ 2. A Sadauskas, Are you sick of the ongoing debate about 7 star homes? Here is the way forward, The Fifth Estate, 22 April 2022, https://thefifthestate.com.au/ business/government/are-you-sick-ofthe-ongoing-debate-about-7-star-homeshere-is-the-way-forward/ 3. Sustainability Victoria, 7 Star Homes Program: Guidelines, https://www. sustainability.vic.gov.au/energyefficiency-and-reducing-emissions/ building-or-renovating/7-star-homesprogram/7-star-homes-programguidelines 4. Australian Capital Territory, Everyday Climate Choices, https://www. climatechoices.act.gov.au/energy/ energy-efficiency

Stuart comments that with the new Federal Labor Government and soaring energy costs, going to 7-stars is something that will inevitably happen. A lot of new conversations have already started, and they’ll become more prevalent.

Currently, it is mandatory in the ACT to disclose a home’s star rating when selling4 and this is something that could be rolled out across the rest of the country eventually.

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2022 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE Russell Harris Technical Manager AGWA

The 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) was due to come into effect on 1 September, but at the time of writing this article, it has been deferred to no earlier than October 2022, subject to state and territory variations and transitional arrangements.

NCC 2022 introduces a considerable amount of change, both in terms of the sheer number of amendments and the significance of the reforms, particularly with the introduction of the new livable housing requirements and residential energy efficiency and condensation provisions.

Over the last 3 years, AGWA has been working tirelessly to engage directly with the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to ensure the views and interests of our industry are represented while managing both the scale and technical complexity of the proposed changes.

AGWA has made several substantial submissions to the ABCB, met with ministers and heads of government departments, participated in many working groups, contributed substantially to the development of content throughout the drafting process, and actively reviewed and suggested changes to the Code to help deliver more practical and technically sensible outcomes for industry.

The major changes in NCC 2022 include: • Consistent volume structure NCC 2022 uses a new structure and clause referencing system to improve consistency across all volumes and introduces a new Section-PartType-Clause system to improve readability and overall user experience as well as make it more compatible for digital web-based delivery.

• Housing Provisions Standard Acceptable Construction Practices (ACPs), previously included in Volume Two of the NCC, have been removed and transferred to a new document called The Housing Provisions Standard.

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While no longer part of the NCC, the provisions are still referenced by the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) requirements in Volume Two. • Livable Housing Design Standard The new Livable Housing Standard introduces requirements for Class 1a buildings (houses and townhouses) and Class 2 sole-occupancy units (individual apartments) to include features which make homes more accessible for older people and the disabled as well as their families and carers.

• Fire safety of external walls Volume One contains a number of amendments to the fire safety of external walls designed to clarify interpretation and concessions from noncombustibility requirements.

• Waterproofing There are new DTS Provisions in Volume Two for waterproofing of wet areas, not previously covered by an ACP. • Weatherproofing New DTS Provisions, providing solutions for weatherproofing of external walls are introduced, which include references to weatherproofing provisions in Australian Standards for masonry, autoclaved aerated concrete, and metal wall sheeting.

• Energy Efficiency Recognising that substantial changes were made to the energy efficiency provisions in Section J for commercial buildings in NCC 2019, the trajectory outline for NCC 2022 focusses on improving the energy efficiency requirements for housing and multi-residential (apartments).

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Subsequently NCC 2022 delivers a raft of changes designed to: • Increase the minimum benchmark thermal envelope performance target to NatHERS 7-stars for both houses and apartments.

• Improve the alignment between Deemed-To-Satisfy (DTS) elemental provisions and NatHERS assessments.

• Introduce a new reference building verification method (VURB) and DTS provisions for Class 2 apartments and Class 4 parts of buildings.

• Facilitate the future installation of onsite renewable energy equipment and electric vehicle charging.

Additionally, NCC 2022 includes an annual energy use budget (referred to as the ‘whole-of-home’), which regulates certain fixed equipment, namely heating and cooling equipment, hot water systems, lighting, swimming pool pumps and spa pumps. The budget can be achieved by installing energy-efficient equipment, or on-site renewable energy equipment (likely rooftop photovoltaics or PV) but cannot be used to offset (or reduce) the 7-Star thermal envelope requirements.

and the dates of adoption are determined by state and territory building administrations.

At the time of writing this article, the Building Ministers agreed to delay the adoption of NCC 2022 to no earlier than October 2022, in recognition of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impacts to industry during a difficult economic time.

The May preview of NCC 2022 did not include energy efficiency and condensation amendments as these had not yet been endorsed by Building Ministers. A preview of these amendments is expected prior to adoption, however at the time of writing, the Building Ministers meeting scheduled for late July had been deferred, meaning that advice on state and territory variations and transition arrangements was not available.

AGWA will provide more information as it becomes available.

NCC 2022 ADOPTION While the NCC is produced and maintained by the ABCB and provides a nationally consistent set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings, it is given legal effect through the individual state and territory building legislation.

This means that states and territories may choose to expand, remove or vary the NCC,

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Viva the Double Glazed Revolution! for Residential class buildings that will translate to higher demands on our

The proposed NCC 2022 changes came out for public review in July 2021 and as expected, a greater demand is required on the Energy Efficiency of our residential buildings going forward. This is the second major step in our trajectory of improvements to be able to achieve our 2030 climate goals. The first step was the similar changes seen in Commercial buildings from the NCC 2019 that resulted in lower full frame SHGC and U-Value’s in our glazing.

When we look at the biggest user of energy, being the heating and cooling of our buildings, it is understandable that a change in our glazing to better suit its environment will trigger Energy Efficiency: less energy to cool our homes during hotter periods and less energy to heat our homes during colder periods. This is because glazing can be the biggest offender of a buildings unwanted heat gain and heat loss.

Double Glazing is the obvious solution by instantly gaining superior insulation qualities and also adding the ability to use combinations of two glass options in the one unit, opening up multiple combinations to achieve a full spectrum of performance values. For the best chance to meet the new requirements in multiple frame types, add a high performing LowE coating to your double glazed unit and with a wide range available, we have something to suit all your needs. We back this up with certified full frame performance in most common frame types in the Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS).

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THE LONDON, PORT MELBOURNE — A CELEBRATION OF BEACHFRONT BEAUTY The iconic The London on Victoria’s Port Melbourne’s foreshore has undergone a riveting redevelopment to produce a contemporary venue that luxuriates in its prime waterfront setting. Located at 92 Beach Street, the property is well-positioned to enjoy the salty sea breeze and outstanding views across the bay. Smartech Door Systems was engaged to maximise the site’s wealth of opportunities by celebrating its beachfront outlook through the discerning use of the company’s specially engineered windows.

Generously applied, the building encompasses seven external V folding windows and six vertical down lift windows wrapping around the glazed façade.

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With an outward focus, the intention to frame Port Melbourne’s vistas, while uniting the interior space with the exterior environment, was paramount. The venture spurred a flurry of innovative development with the building’s distinctive design prompting the client to request unique windows. Ever-championing bespoke solutions to enhance the originality of projects, Smartech’s team set about crafting two custom designs.

Through consultation between the client and Smartech’s specialist engineers, the resulting window solutions included the re-design of an existing product to produce vertical down lift windows and the creation of an entirely new product, external V folding windows.

Specially constructed to fit the purpose of The London, the genesis of Smartech’s External V Folding Windows and Vertical

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Down Lift Windows involved several design constraints to be considered, including exclusive slimline designs and the need to fit within steel window surrounds.

The external V folding windows present a sophisticated steel system, while incorporating signature seals and aluminium tracks. Offering no obstruction to the interior space, the windows are configured to fold and rise parallel to the ceiling exterior to the first floor. Electric operation is afforded by new raising mechanisms developed by Smartech—both sides of the window utilise chain to lift and rotate the folding panels.

Entirely stainless steel, the ground floor’s vertical down lift windows were re-designed to ensure the correct tolerances for its custom tracks and seals. The stainlesssteel chain lifting mechanism of this window is visible, adding industrial flair to the design as the panel drops down gracefully to the floor.

Allowing the corner block to take full advantage of its coastal backdrop, Smartech’s mechanical windows open and close at the touch of a button—welcoming streams of light and air to move throughout, while retaining panoramic views even when closed. Fostering connectivity throughout the venue and towards the seascape beyond, Smartech realised the client’s vision for windows that would seamlessly glide into an elegant open position to complement the Hotel’s clean aesthetic.

For further information about any Smartech products, please visit www.smartechdoorsystems.com.au or email sales@smartechdoorsystems.com.au.

Fabricator: Smartech Door Systems (www.smartechdoorsystems.com.au) Products: Vertical Down Lift Windows & External V Folding windows Architects: Ewert Leaf Architects

Keeping within the narrow parameters of the apertures, the final external V folding windows and vertical down lift windows fit within 65 mm on each side and encompass a sleek inline motor above and behind the top powder coated panel. Both window designs and their accompanying fixed balustrades are double-glazed.

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RESIDENTIAL WINDOW & DOOR SystemS The KlassicViewTM residential window and door systems are the perfect addition to any residential home, offering superior performance and functionality with a modern, architectural design.

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THE FUTURE IS TRIPLE GLAZED Viridian and aluplast have joined forces to help change the conversation around uPVC window frames and triple glazed units in the Australian market.

The Block 2022 returns for the biggest season in the show’s history.

Contestants are set for a ‘Tree Change’ as they head to the bush to renovate a set of free-standing country houses positioned on 10-acre blocks in regional Victoria.

With natural light being an integral feature of each house design, the high-performance windows encapsulate the stunning country views and flood the large open living spaces with daylight, delivering the future occupants of these homes the ultimate residential haven.

Located North-West of Melbourne, Gisborne is surrounded by rolling hills and stunning views of the Macedon Ranges. With the renovation focusing on sustainability and energy-efficient building solutions, it formed the perfect project for Viridian and aluplast to help change the conversation and inform viewers of the true benefits of using high performing triple-glazed window and door systems in future renovation and new build projects.

Melbourne’s winter rain fall created a muddy terrain that was no small feat to navigate. A special mention to the team at Thermotek Windows and Doors who did an outstanding job to bring the two products together, completing the installation on site.

All houses will feature the ultra-advanced, triple glazed IDEAL 4000® and Smart-Slide window and door systems from aluplast, complete with Viridian VistaTech™ ultimate performance triple glazed units.

Collectively, the teams at Viridian and aluplast are excited to be involved in the project this season. Tune in weekly as the show unveils how the windows and doors enhanced the aesthetics, energy efficiency, comfort, and overall livability to the renovated homes.

These impressive products are available now and are being used in growing numbers throughout Australia. The three-pane technology has unwavering performance benefits that align with the passive house movement and the most stringent building standards in Australia.

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Passive House design principles incorporate a holistic approach to the construction of a building, which means that all the methods used in the construction of the building work together to achieve the end result. The Australian Passive House Association lists the design principles of a passive house as: • • • • •

airtightness; thermal insulation; mechanical ventilation heat recovery; high performance windows; thermal bridge free construction.

So, as manufacturers of uPVC windows, you may have already guessed where we fit in, but what are the specifics that we can provide with the windows and doors that will work into a passive design? Read on for some of the ways where Ultimate Windows can contribute using our uPVC frames.

HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS Let’s start with the frames, design. Using a uPVC frame, such as the Legend system offered by Ultimate Windows, you can greatly reduce any thermal bridge in the window frame. This means that there will be a very low transfer of temperature from the outside of the building to the inside through the frame of the window or door. This is because of the properties of the uPVC material; uPVC

is a non-thermally conductive material and will drastically reduce the transfer of the temperature from its outside surface to the inside surface.

When combined with the right glass type for the situation you can reach u-Values as low as: • 1.7 for double glazing • 1.2 for triple glazing Please note: u-Value 1.7 achieved with double glazing in gasket sealed window system using: Clear Low-E 4 mm/16 mm argon gap/Clear 4 mm, using warm edged spacer. u-Value 1.2 Achieved with triple glazing in gasket sealed window system using: Clear Low-E Plus 5 mm/16 mm argon gap/Clear Low-E 5 mm/16 mm argon gap/Clear Low-E 5 mm, using a warm edge spacer.

AIRTIGHTNESS uPVC windows can come in all shapes and sizes, but a key element to a passive design is the airtightness of the building. The goal is to limit the number of cracks or gaps in the building’s envelope. This enables the resident to fully control the air in the internal environment. An important consideration

You may have already guessed where we fit in, but what are the specifics that we can provide with the windows and doors that will work into a passive design?

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UPVC FOR PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN – ULTIMATE WINDOWS

is the type of windows used for this method of construction. Ultimate Windows recommends looking at window and door systems that will provide a gasket seal of the window sash to the window frame. Window and door types that include a gasket seal in the Legend System include: • • • • •

Tilt & Turn (Door or Window); Tilt & Slide (Door or Window); Hinged Doors (Door); Tilt in (Window); Lift & Slide (Window).

THERMAL BRIDGE-FREE CONSTRUCTION The use of great insulation, high performing window frames and creating an airtight envelope need to be supported by the construction method to ensure there are no inlets for thermal transfer.

When it comes to the installation of the windows, this means filling in gaps around the frames and the use of thermal tapes and membranes to ensure the internal and external environments

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are kept apart from each other. We also provide options in regard to revealing the window frames to allow thermal breaks to be maintained, lowering the risks of increased energy consumption, condensation, and negative impacts to thermal consumption.

Using our Legend system in triple glazing, Ultimate Windows can assist with ensuring that your windows and doors will meet the standards required to build your passive home. We can do this by providing, not just the windows and frames that meet the Standard, but also the advice and trouble shooting for you to maintain the thermal envelope in your project.

For more information please see www. ultimatewindows.com.au or email sales@ ultimatewindows.com.au

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John Gofton joined the AGWA Master Glazier program in 2016 and is the Director of Kingborough Glazing in Huntingfield, Tasmania. The project John has chosen to highlight is the rejuvenation of an old apartment in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, which he completed in June 2022. He explains the project as follows: The project was an old apartment in Sandy Bay. We had to rejuvenate it to meet the clients’ expectations, while staying within the boundaries of the body corporate.

To complete the job, we had to supply and install new Capral Aluminium windows, doors and security doors, reglaze refurbished steel frame windows, reglaze internal doors and fit out new glass to renovated bathrooms. All of this required a full range of tradespeople who worked together with us to create a beautiful, finished product. The trades included a demolition team, carpenters, plasterers, electricians, plumbers, tilers and of course the most important trade, Glaziers!

The most challenging aspect of the job was that when you strip back the layers of an old building, you sometimes find it’s

not what quite what you thought it should be. Thankfully standards are much better nowadays and there are less surprises.

Another challenge we found was dealing with the owners’ expectations on looks, security, safety, and thermal efficiency, while keeping within the boundaries of the Body-Corporate.

The thing I am most proud of is the fact that Kingborough Glazing could supply all of the advice and skills necessary to complete this project in conjunction with all other trades onsite. From new energy-efficient doubleglazed windows to the reglazing of old steel framed windows using traditional glazing methods, from fully fitted out modern bathrooms and decorative glass panels to internal doors and even being able to match a balustrade to please Body-Corporate, the team was able to do it all.

All this was delivered on time with no mistakes and in a professional manner. This makes for a happy client and a very proud glazier.

If you would like to find out more on this project or products used, please contact John Gofton at office@kingboroughglazing. com.au.

CONGRATULATIONS AGWA congratulates Renewing Master and Certified Glaziers 2022-23 John Leslie; Nick Hughes; Michael Aitken; Alex Webster; Dylan ParkerReece van Vliet; Michael Cheratzu; Justin Quinn; Mike Hidderley; Shane Sweet; David Burley; Stewart Patrick; Kevin Raston; Roland Rode; David Muxlow; Brent Hinschen; Matt Burke; Blake Hinschen; Dale Quinn; Chris Henwood; Campbell Pudney; Rod Styles; Todd Hart; Dwayne Kajanto; Justin Wakeling; Steve Taseff; John Hyde; Justin Direen; Darren Andrew; Martin Fisk; Chris Turner; Gavin Turner; Gino Barletta; Mark Dodd and Dempsey O'Callaghan.

AGWA welcomes our new Master and Certified Glaziers 2022-23 Brenton Beahan; Matthew Chilcott; Daniel Edwards; Adrian Craft; Alturo Tyrer.

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UPGRADE THAT BALUSTRADE WHAT IMPACT WILL THE NEW AUSTRALIAN STANDARD FOR GLASS IN BUILDINGS HAVE ON THE SAFETY OF BALUSTRADES IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS? Adrian Mueller Partner JS Mueller & Co Lawyers

AS 1288: 2021 Glass in Buildings: Selection and Installation was introduced in 2021 to overcome the confusion created by a lack of clarity in AS 1288: 2006. The provisions of AS 1288: 2021 are expected to be incorporated by reference into the National Construction Code (NCC) later this year. But what impact does the introduction of AS 1288: 2021, and its incorporation into the NCC, have on industry professionals who assess and report on the safety of balustrade glazing in apartment buildings?

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INTRODUCTION Since 1 July 1997, clause D2.16 of the NCC has set out requirements for balustrades in apartment buildings to promote safety and prevent falling through or over or climbing over. The clause requires a balustrade to be at least 1 m high, when measured vertically from the surface beneath; not have openings that allow a 125 mm sphere to pass between rails or between the lowest rail and floor beneath the balustrade; and not have horizontal climbing elements between 150 mm and 760 mm above the floor.

NCC IS NOT RETROSPECTIVE Many balustrades, constructed before the commencement of the NCC, do not meet current safety requirements. What does this mean for building owners corporations with non-compliant balustrades? Are they required to upgrade those balustrades to achieve compliance with the NCC? The typical answer has been that the requirements of the NCC are not retrospective, so owners corporations are not required to upgrade balustrades to comply.

The NCAT Appeal Panel decision in SP36613 v Doherty; Doherty v SP36613 (22 September 2021) turned that reasoning on its head.

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not retrospective and that an owners corporation does not have to upgrade existing building elements to achieve compliance with the NCC.

THE DOHERTY CASE The owners of a Sydney top floor apartment in a 7-storey mixed use strata building, constructed in about 1990, had a rooftop courtyard surrounded by a balustrade, which did not meet the safety requirements of the NCC. The balustrade was less than 1 m high and contained large gaps, through which a person could fall, and was easily able to be climbed over. Ms Doherty, one of the owners, became concerned that the balustrade was unsafe, so asked the owners corporation to upgrade the balustrade to make it compliant. The owners corporation refused to do so, and she then, unsuccessfully, applied to NCAT to force them to do so. NCAT held that the requirements of the NCC were not retrospective. Ms Doherty then successfully appealed against NCAT’s decision, with the Appeal Panel ordering the owners corporation to renew the balustrade ensuring its compliance with NCC safety requirements.

APPEAL PANEL’S REASONING The reason the Appeal Panel ordered this, was that they found that the owners corporation knew, or should have known, that the courtyard balustrade was unsafe, because several years earlier, the Local Council had ordered the owners corporation to upgrade other balustrades throughout the building to make them safe.

As those balustrades were of the same design as this one, the owners corporation should have been on notice that the courtyard balustrade might also be unsafe and should have investigated this. The Council had also written to the owners corporation recommending that balustrades be at least 1 m high, have no openings between bars more than 100 mm and no horizontal parts that would allow children to climb over them.

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balustrade was unsafe, included a report written by the owners corporation’s consulting engineer making it clear that the balustrade did not comply with the NCC safety requirements. The engineer’s report observed that non-compliant balustrades posed a high risk to the safety of building occupants, particularly their children and strongly recommended that the balustrade be replaced with a new, NCC-compliant balustrade. The balustrade, however, was not replaced.

The owners corporation had also engaged an expert to prepare a safety report, which identified the falling hazard as major and needing immediate attention, strongly recommending that the owners corporation consider replacing the non-compliant balustrade.

DUTY TO REPLACE COMMON PROPERTY The Appeal Panel then considered whether the duty of the owners corporation to repair and replace common property, under section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW), required the

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they held that it did not matter that the balustrade had complied with the Standards when it was built, when the balustrade now posed an obvious safety risk.

WHAT ABOUT PREVIOUS CASE LAW? The Appeal Panel looked at the earlier decision of the NSW Court of Appeal in Ridis v SP10308 and said it didn’t apply here. In that case, the court held that an owners corporation was not required to replace a strata building’s entrance door’s old annealed glass with modern safety glass, even though it had shattered on impact causing a serious injury. However, they reached this conclusion because the owners corporation did not know, and ought not to have reasonably known, that the old annealed glass was unsafe and posed a risk of personal injury. In the Doherty case, the owners corporation clearly knew or should have known that the balustrade was unsafe, requiring them to act and not turn a blind eye to the safety risk.

This is notable as it effectively means that if a strata owners corporation is aware that something is unsafe (regardless of whether it complied with the applicable Standard at the time of construction) they must repair or replace it.

WHAT ABOUT AS 1288: 2021? owners corporation to replace the balustrade. They concluded that it did, because the unsafe nature of the balustrade was obvious or patent and, even more importantly, the owners corporation knew, or should have known, that the balustrade was unsafe.

They held that this duty extended to the maintenance, repair and replacement beyond common property that had just physically deteriorated in condition or operation, it also covered items that were obviously unsafe or presented an obvious safety risk once investigated, where the need for that investigation was obvious or at least reasonable. The Appeal Panel also held that that duty required the owners corporation to investigate obvious safety risks, including those that were brought to its attention by a lot owner. Importantly,

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AS 1288: 2021 contains new requirements for balustrades. For example, AS 1288: 2021 requires laminated glazing in balustrades protecting falls from 5 m or more. Also, any balustrade systems that are supported by spigot, point-fixed or core drill fixings must demonstrate compliance with the NCC through a Performance Solution (such as an engineering solution or testing in a laboratory).

AS 1288: 2021 will not become mandatory for new residential buildings, or in construction work done on existing residential buildings, in Australia until it is referenced in the NCC later in 2022.

This is because building legislation in each state requires construction work to comply with the NCC, but not Australian Standards that are not referenced in the NCC. However, there is still the possibility

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WHAT ABOUT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE NCC 2022?

How will the referencing of AS 1288: 2021 in the NCC impact on industry professionals who assess and report on the safety of balustrades? Since the requirements were introduced in part to improve safety, where an existing balustrade in a strata apartment building is assessed not to comply with AS 1288: 2021, the industry professional should report the non-compliance to the owners corporation and, if qualified, provide them with an opinion on whether the non-compliance renders the balustrade unsafe and, if so, why. If the balustrade is unsafe, the professional should recommend that the balustrade be upgraded or replaced and, if appropriate, provide a scope of works, to make it safe and compliant with AS 1288: 2021. This applies to any non-compliant building element, for example, a non-compliant window next to a new replacement window that is installed by an industry professional. The professional should alert the building owner to the existence of the non-compliant window and seek instructions to replace it with a compliant one.

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that work on new or existing balustrades will need to comply with AS 1288: 2021, particularly if compliance is necessary, under the legislation, to ensure the work is done properly with due care and skill.

WHAT IMPACT DO THE DOHERTY CASE AND AS 1288: 2021 HAVE ON NON-CONFORMING BALUSTRADES? So, what does the Doherty case mean for existing balustrades that do not comply with AS 1288: 2021, especially once it is referenced in the NCC? Will all non-compliant balustrades in existing strata apartment buildings have to be upgraded to comply with AS 1288: 2021? The answer is ‘no’, because the NCC is not retrospective and there is no absolute requirement for an existing balustrade to comply with AS 1288: 2021. But the Doherty case does show that where a balustrade is non-compliant with the NCC or AS 1288: 2021, that might demonstrate that it is unsafe. If that is the case, the building’s owners corporation will need to upgrade the balustrade to achieve compliance if it knows, or ought to know, that the balustrade is unsafe.

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The decision in the Doherty case turns on its head the commonly held assumption that an owners corporation is not required to upgrade a non-compliant unsafe balustrade, particularly where it complied with the Standards when built. The case shows that where a balustrade is obviously unsafe, or an owners corporation ought reasonably to know that a balustrade is unsafe, they are required to make the balustrade safe and compliant with the NCC. This also means that an owners corporation that obtains expert advice identifying unsafe balustrades it cannot turn a blind eye to the safety problem. Further, the case is likely to apply to other jurisdictions in Australia who have similar strata laws to those contained in NSW. Industry professionals need to be across the new requirements of AS 1288:2021, particularly once they are referenced in the NCC later this year and be aware that balustrades that do not comply with AS 1288: 2021 may well be unsafe and require upgrading or replacement.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for your personal information only by Adrian Mueller from JS Mueller & Co Lawyers. It is not meant to be legal or professional advice, nor should it be used as a substitute for such advice. You should seek legal advice for your specific circumstances before relying on any information herein.

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ANTI -DUMPING?

WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

Clinton Skeoch CEO / Executive Director AGWA

Over the last couple of months, I have had several members seek to understand how anti-dumping measures work and why they are necessary. To answer those questions, I thought I would put together an outline to provide a simple explanation that hopefully answers those questions. We often hear members requesting a level playing field, and anti-dumping tariffs work to protect the local industry from unfair overseas discounting.

by the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission. The Commission investigates claims that dumped and subsidised imports have injured Australian industry. Investigations are undertaken in accordance with the World Trade Organisation’s Anti-Dumping Agreement and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. All interested parties are afforded the opportunity to participate in investigations.

As we all know, over the last two centuries, and indeed the last couple of decades, global trade has grown remarkably, completely transforming the global economy. Today about one quarter of total global production is exported. Understanding this transformative process is important because trade has generated gains, but it has also had important distributional consequences. For our industry and local manufacturers, market access to global supply chains has meant increased competitiveness and access to new products and materials. But what happens when products or materials, which can be produced locally, are imported into Australia en masse at a price that is lower than the price charged in the country of manufacture? This is commonly referred to as dumping.

When dumping is identified and proven to

Dumping occurs when a company exports a product into Australia at a price that is lower than the price charged in the country of manufacture. This could be because countries are unfairly subsidising products or companies have overproduced products and are now selling them at reduced prices in other markets.

Dumping is a form of unfair competition, as products are being sold at a price that does not accurately reflect their cost. It is very difficult for Australian businesses to compete with dumping, and, in the worst cases, it can lead to firms closing and workers losing their job.

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have caused Australian industry material injury such as loss of sales, profits, market share and productivity; or negative impacts to prices, cash flow, inventories, and employment; anti-dumping measures may be applied.

An anti-dumping measure is an additional duty on dumped imports that have injured Australian industry. These duties are imposed upon the recommendation of the Anti-Dumping Commission, following careful and rigorous examination of the volume and price of the imports, and their effect on Australian producers of similar goods.

The application process to secure anti-dumping measures can be challenging and unpredictable.

An applicant must substantiate dumping (and/or subsidisation). They must also prove its material injury to local industry for the Anti-Dumping Commissioner to be satisfied to recommend the imposition of measures to the Minister. While the anti-dumping investigation timeframe is a legislated 155-day process, it is not unusual for investigations to be extended for periods in excess of 365 days.

There are currently anti-dumping measures in place for products related to the manufacture of windows and doors in Australia, namely: • Aluminium extrusions exported from China, Malaysia and Vietnam; and • Clear float glass exported from Indonesia.

Both products are strategic inputs into aluminium windows and doors. It should be noted that the

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coverage of the anti-dumping measures on aluminium extrusions is broad (in terms of total import volumes) and that the measures on clear float glass apply to one of the largest sources of supply.

Anti-dumping investigations, and their applied measures, are important mechanisms in protecting local industry, a level playing field and ultimately competitiveness. While the process may be rigorous and time-consuming for applicants, it is critical that the local industry make known, to the Anti-Dumping Commission, any instances of suspected dumping for its thorough assessment and evaluation.

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The following are key considerations for an industry contemplating an application for anti-dumping measures: (a) Industry – Standing An application for measures can only be made where the applicant companies providing financial data for the subject goods, represent more than 25% of local production in the most recent 12-month period. The application must also be supported by Australian producers accounting for at least 50% of that production.

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(b) Evidence of dumping and/or subsidisation A properly documented application for measures must provide evidence of domestic selling prices for the subject goods in the country of export. The domestic selling price (ie, normal value) is compared with export prices at the same time.

For countervailing (ie, subsidisation) evidence of government programs providing a benefit(s) to the exporting industry, demonstrating that the programs have been operative during the investigation period, is required. (c) Material injury to applicant industry An application for anti-dumping measures must demonstrate a diminution of profit and profitability for the subject goods in the most recent period (typically 12 months) when contrasted with previous periods. (d) Causal link The applicant must demonstrate with sufficient evidence to establish a fact that dumped (or subsidised) imports have caused injury to the industry. This is typically demonstrated by evidencing correspondence (usually emails) where the customer has provided feedback that the applicant company is uncompetitive with imports.

In some circumstances the applicant can cite a level of price undercutting (eg, the local supplier is 20% uncompetitive with imports) or, where correspondence is limited, the applicant can refer to its own sales records to demonstrate: • a loss of sales; or • reduced selling prices (to maintain sales).

The applicant should provide as many examples demonstrating injury as possible. Supporting evidence may take the form of emails, diary extracts or company file notes that record the increase in competition at dumped prices.

Anti-dumping measures remain in place for 5 years from the date the Minister imposes the measures. The measures may be reviewed at intervals—but no sooner than 12 months following their imposition.

Approximately 4 years into the life of the measures, the AntiDumping Commission will publish a notice seeking an application from the industry for the measures to be continued for a further 5-year period.

The Anti-Dumping System also has anti-circumvention provisions that are available if the exporters subjected to the measures initiate steps to circumvent the applicable measures.

It is important to remember that the purpose of anti-dumping measures is to rectify the trade distortion effect of dumping and re-establish fair trade, however, in a global market imports and international trade they are also effective mechanisms for driving innovation and competitiveness. This is why the process must be rigorous and reliable to support local industry, without limiting reasonable market forces. The safeguards of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement and their enforcement via the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission provide Australian industries, like ours, with a reputable playing field for the evaluation of dumping claims.

For more information regarding Anti-Dumping Commission current cases, visit: https://www.industry.gov.au/

The impact of the dumping will result in a price and/or volume impact on the applicant’s profit and profitability. Across a number of customers this is likely to be material in nature.

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Every customer has their own idea of what a perfect home or building should look like. Whether that idea is Hamptons, rustic, modern or minimalist, choosing the right windows and doors plays a huge part in achieving the desired result.

On top of everything else, Regional Business Development Manager for AWS, Leah Thornton, says, ‘The industry is under a lot of pressure, with the increase in demand due to the Home Builder Grant combined with shortages in staff, it’s hard to maintain exceptional service and lead times. The squeeze on businesses and staff to perform is extraordinary. Now is the time to support our industry in any way possible, to ensure business owners are ready for the world as it is today—and, of course, the world of the future.’

We chatted with the co-owners of Custom Aluminium Windows NSW to ask how their business helps customers achieve the distinct style they’re looking for, while choosing energy-efficient products that will ensure they can enjoy their home for years to come.

‘Most people are surprised by the huge range of colours, profiles, and styles we offer. No two projects are the same and our expert team takes the time to customise every job to achieve the customer’s vision, while

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working to fulfil all building requirements,’ explains co-owner Judi Murtough-Coombes.

‘While doors and windows are important for the aesthetic of a building, they also play a crucial role in determining the overall energy performance of the building. It is becoming more important to builders and homeowners alike to focus on energy efficiency.’

When Judi and her business partners Jacob Beatty and Jose Sierra purchased Custom Aluminium Windows NSW in July 2015, they shared a commitment to a more energyefficient future and wanted to challenge themselves and their suppliers to use new products. ‘A great example of a new energy-efficient product is the Comfort Edge series from Vantage. This system allows us to achieve excellent energy efficiency and maintain a slimline look without the bulkiness of most thermally broken systems.’

Jose explains and continues ‘plus, Vantage windows and doors are designed to allow maximum height and width, making them perfect to frame a special view, letting the outdoors in, and taking advantage of natural light. They are Australian designed to deliver superior performance for the varied climates and environments around the country.’

‘Choosing aluminium windows and doors supports our company's value

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of sustainability. They require minimal maintenance, and, with a little upkeep, the customer will be able to enjoy their windows and doors over not just years, but decades to come, as they are incredibly resistant to the elements,’ explains Jacob. ‘The development of thermally broken systems, double glazing and the new Vantage Comfort Edge products can lead to substantial energy savings, particularly in a new build or where the whole envelope of the building is considered.’

When we asked the team which project highlighted the company’s dedication to offering stylish and functional window and door solutions, they were quick to recall a job they supplied for NextGen Building Solutions. ‘This job was a great example of creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living area leading out from the living room to the pool,’ stated Jose. ‘By using bifold doors, the customer was able to achieve maximum space for entertaining while, still being able to close off the elements and use the single

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hinged entry panel for ease of entry and exit while the door is closed. 'He also noted, ‘another benefit is that during Summer the doors can be opened to make the most of the cool breeze reducing the need for air conditioning and increasing energy efficiency'.

Jose adds 'the whole team here at Custom Aluminium Windows NSW are continually striving to push the window industry forward, one custom project at a time'.

For more information on Custom Aluminium Windows NSW please visit www.customaluminiumwindows.com

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DORIC TURNS FIFTY

Foundation AWA/AGWA Member Doric Products is celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2022

Doric, Australia’s largest privately-owned window and door hardware manufacturer supplying to the fenestration industry, is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2022, with major festivities to be rolled out during the year to mark the milestone.

From humble beginnings above an old horse stable in 1972, the company has grown to be a market leader in residential, commercial and high rise building applications, with a nationwide support network backed by a significant presence across the region.

'Any 50th birthday celebration is a major milestone, especially so for an Australian family-owned business,' said Nigel Long, CEO – Alchin Long Group.

'At the heart of the Doric story is incredible innovation, which has fueled our growth over the past five decades to be a market leader.

'Doric has had to overcome the odds on more than one occasion, but our past achievements and future prospects speak to the passion and dedication of a highly talented group.

'We look forward to a big year ahead in 2022, right across the region.'

At the core of Doric’s success has been a constant desire to innovate, with the team developing many new product types, which have survived the test of time.

Lines such as the DN201 Flush Bolt from 1980 and the DH3 and DH9 Door Hinges from 1982 remain popular to this day.

The release of the polesium based chainwinder in 2002 featured a 100% corrosion-resistant base, another first in the marketplace.

Industry recognition has followed in the footsteps of these innovations.

For instance, Doric has won the Australian Glass & Window Association (AGWA) Design and Industry Awards Most Innovative Component Award a total of six times, with the DH40 Hinge (2007), Mk4 Chainwinder (2009), DN8000 High Performance Multi Point Locking System (2016), DN85 Self Latching Unit (2018), the Doric Ventus Plug and Play System (2019) and the EPEC Cylinder (2021).

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Also, in 2017, the DN8000 Multi Point System won the Good Design Awards product design category.

To back up the success of the products, they have found favour in many iconic builds and renovations around the nation, such as the restorations at Sydney Opera House and the Commonwealth Bank in Martin Place, Sydney, with key new projects including the 11 SKIES at Chep Lap Kok in Hong Kong, Melbourne Square and Collins Arch in Melbourne, plus the Jewel Tower and Elysian Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

Leading the way with quality design principles, Doric’s in-house product research, development and testing arm was rebranded in the year 2000 as Azuma Design, with the brand now servicing the entire industry.

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DN85 Self Latching Unit WINNER - 2018

DN8000 Multi Point System WINNER - 2016

DH40 Hinge WINNER - 2007

For further details of Doric’s 50th anniversary celebrations will be posted to doric.com.au throughout the year.

In 1984, Doric released the first-ever spring balance system for aluminium windows, followed in 1989 by the pioneering springloaded and adjustable roller for the security market, then the first auto-adjusting foot system for spring balances in 1990.

A game-changer for the industry came in 1992, when Doric launched the DS401, the original sliding lockable window lock, while 1993 saw the launch of the DS60, the first sliding door lock chassis with interchangeable handle styles.

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DORIC 50 - PARTNERING WITH THE FENESTRATION INDUSTRY SINCE 1972 I have been associated with the team from Doric products for just under 20 years, and have always found them to be an exceptional business partner. The many years of collaboration and cooperative product development efforts have led to some beachhead innovations in the design of window and door hardware.

From senior management to account management, these guys are great to work with and often treat you to some motorsport experiences, second to none!

I was lucky enough to start my career within the Doric team and have now had the opportunity to work with Doric as a key supplier and business partner.

The culture, commitment and energy of the Doric team always impresses me as they go above and beyond to understand client needs and deliver exceptional outcomes.

After working with the Alchin Long team for many many years, their secret to success is their people!

Every one of them friendly, professional and always willing to go that extra mile.

From a business aspect their products have been a roaring success, and their ability to customise has been vital.

An amazing, innovative Australian manufacturer and family business— congratulations on 50 years!

It’s been fantastic to support an Australian owned company, and is a big reason why professionally I/we choose to partner with Doric. #doricguy

Michael O' Keefe General Manager Marketing & Technology

Kellie Moore Corporate Marketing Communications Manager

Matthew Finnie National Systems & Hardware Manager

Doric and Jason Windows have had a longstanding partnership over many decades. Doric have been integral to keeping Jason Windows on the forefront with our many hardware requirements driving our market to follow our standard.

They provide innovative quality solutions to our unique market requirements always striving to get better.

I have known Ray, Perry, Nigel and Mike for almost the full 50 years—basically my whole working life in this industry. Both my son Mark and daughter Michelle did work experience at Doric. Mark then went on to work in the Doric/Azuma Design office for nearly 10 years.

Congratulations to the whole team at Doric on your 50th Anniversary—Exceptional effort.

We look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship for many more decades. Congratulations to the team on the 50 year milestone!

Murray Brown Supply Manager

Congratulations to Doric on their 50th anniversary.

All Weather Windows would like to convey our gratitude and appreciation for the service Doric has given to All Weather Windows over 39 years.

John Nayna was introduced to Ray Long in 1983 and a healthy working relationship was established as Doric became our major supplier of hardware.

It was an honour to be involved with Ray and it is heartening to see that with Ray’s retirement, that both Perry and Nigel took up the mantle. We are extremely grateful for the support we have received from Doric over the years.

We wish Doric many more years of success and prosperity Paul Nayna All Weather

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Without the help of Doric Products 28 years ago it would have been almost impossible to start up Architectural Window Systems.

Most of my dealing with Doric have been with Mike Alchin. Probably one of the most professional persons I know in our industry.

Also a bloody nice guy. When the fire went through the Doric factory over 20 years ago we (AWS) were very worried about supply.

But Mike and his team performed miracles and we hardly missed a beat.

Doric are still one of our major suppliers 28 years later. All the best for the next 50 and thank you.

David McLeary

Doric is a name synonymous with quality and longevity within our Industry. Like AWS, Doric too sees itself as more than just a supplier of hardware. They truly demonstrate a commitment to partnerships which ensure customer needs are exceeded.

As a major customer of Doric, and managing our Northern operation, the relationship I have with Doric’s Brisbane-based manager, Mark Beeston, is second to none. His attention to our needs is a testament to the success and reputation of the entire Doric team.

Steve Moorhouse Northern Region General Manager

Congratulations Doric on reaching 50 years in business, this is no easy task with the continuing challenges businesses have to adapt to A J Edden have been dealing with the Doric team for over half of the 50 years, purchasing window and door hardware and recently Colonial Castings.

Dorics diverse range which works in with our business and the family feel makes doing business so much easier.

It is great to do business with nice people.

For over 27 years Glass Supplies have used Doric for all our Residential Window Hardware & Components, Their innovative market leading products have helped Glass Supplies stand out from the competition, backed by a professional team and a can do attitude we are proud of the long term relationship we have shared with Doric and look forward to it continuing in the future.

Michael Dalton State Manager

Peter Hiscox Owner

Congratulations to Doric on celebrating 50 years. For the past five decades Doric have been partnering with Trend Windows and Doors, supplying great products to support our business needs. Well done on achieving this significant milestone.

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Seamless Entry Yale Unity Entrance Series with Connect Plus Wi-Fi Bridge

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The Yale Access ecosystem can integrate with the Unity Security Screen Door Lock and Unity Entrance Lock together to operate both locks with a single command. The technology works seamlessly, to provide ultimate user convenience. Users can enter the home without keys and save the effort of operating the screen door and main entrance door locks together.

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According to popular opinion it was the ancient Romans who first used glass windows around 100 AD. During the early 17th century window glass was first manufactured in Britain and started to become more popular for homes in the Western World. Glass making in Australia began soon after European settlement, though flat glass manufacturing didn’t start until the 1930s. Float glass technology was introduced in 1974.

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Nearly 50 years later, we have seen so much innovation and change in both the look and functionality of glass windows and doors.

In this article, we asked some of our 2021 AGWA Design Award Winners for their thoughts on both the past and the future of glass. It will certainly be exciting to see what the future brings in glass innovation.

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INNOVATION IN GLASS STEVE TOGHER, BENT AND CURVED GLASS Q: The last 10 years would have seen lots of changes in glass. What has been the biggest change to impact you and your business? How have you and your business adapted to this change?

A: The biggest change impacting Bent and Curved Glass (BCG) is an ongoing one. Over the past 10 years, there has been a significant increase in interest, understanding and demand for architectural curved glass in a broad range of project applications and glass types. It is very gratifying to see the growth of knowledge within the architectural and building community regarding what can be achieved with curved glass. This has translated into increased demand for our products.

BCG has strived to react and respond to this by adding to and upgrading our manufacturing equipment and capabilities. This has included moving to a larger single site and commissioning a new larger bending toughening furnace to complement our existing specialised tight radius bending furnace. Our inhouse laminating, double glazing, glass processing and glass handling capabilities have all been expanded and improved over the last 10 years.

This is an ongoing process and as demand continues to grow, we keep looking to innovate to further improve our capacities and efficiency of production. We are excited by these challenges and opportunities going forward.

Q: Is there a job you have done that would not have been possible 10 years ago? Why? A: The simple answer is that we now have a capacity to manufacture larger size individual glass elements compared to 10 years ago. There are many jobs we have completed in this category.

The market is constantly pushing to ‘go bigger’. We have done our best to respond to this.

Q: Where do you see glass innovation taking you and the industry in the next 5-10 years?

A: There is an ongoing desire to provide better energy efficiency in our buildings. The glass industry needs to keep responding to this and continue to develop new improved products. To this end we are playing a bit of catchup and working towards providing soft coat curved glass products to complement those already available as flat glass.

I expect innovations in robotics and automation will continue to provide challenges and opportunities for the glass industry in the years to come.

Q: What is the job you have done over the last 5 years, that you are most proud of in relation to innovation?

A: One of the projects we are most proud of would be the multi award-winning Green Square Creative Centre, specifically the Roof

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Canopy for the Esme Cahill Building, which is a key part of this project designed by Peter Stutchbury Architecture and built by Lahey Constructions.

The glass components we contributed to this project were quite unique, being complex tightly curved glass skylight gutters totalling 91 lineal metres in length. It was a key aesthetic and functional element in the design by providing the essential functioning of roof drainage and allowing natural light to wash down the featured timber batten interior lining and to the space below, while also continuing the elegant serpentine lines of the design.

The manufacture of the curved glass to achieve the design intent was only possible by combining the latest glass-bending technologies with the traditional glass craft techniques and skills of hand cutting and hand polishing.

BCG is very proud of our heritage and our beginnings in a time when hand working skills were an essential part of the trade. This still remains as an important part of the BCG skillset today.

BCG worked closely with the project team from the start of the concept designs, through detail design, structural analysis, prototype assessments and through to the installation design and logistics.

So, for us, it was a holistic involvement that required BCG to bring our unique abilities to the table, contributing our part to the success of the project. The project has won awards, not only for excellence in the use of glass, but also use of timber, heritage and adaptive reuse, sustainability, architectural professional excellence, and public architecture awards.

MICHAEL BROOKES, EVOLUTION WINDOWS Q: The last 10 years would have seen lots of changes in glass. What has been the biggest change to impact you and your business? How have you and your business adapted to this change?

A: The continued development and embracing of Low E performance glass has been the major change to our business in the window and glass industry. 10 years ago, it was in its infancy, but today it is almost 90% of our sales, combined with its use into double-glazed units as well. It has meant that the sales team had to become educated on what these new products could offer our clients and the results they would bring to the end users’ comfort of living.

This has involved extensive in-house training, with glass suppliers also offering ongoing training, especially as new products were being developed from multiple suppliers. We continue to have to adapt as more Nathers reports are being provided on residential housing, compared to simple Basix reports.

Q: Is there a job you have done that would not have been possible 10 years ago? Why? This is the most difficult question to answer. I would say no, but only because of personnel. The glass industry has been doing crazy things for over 100 years. Curved glass has always been around in the 20th century, but only since the development of more complexed CNC machinery in the 1990s, was the process and finish of shaped glass refined. For my business, it was all about the human factor. There are many great innovators in the glass industry, but it’s the skill level internally that has allowed us to start to venture into more complex glazing challenges. Without the support of a smart team, the projects that we take on are not possible.

Q: Where do you see glass innovation taking you and the industry in the next 5-10 years?

A: With climate change and energy consumption being on every consumer’s lips, the challenge is definitely being thrown down to the industry to continue developing and improving on where we are currently at. The glass industry has put pressure on systems’ manufacturers to keep up, by matching high-performance framing to complement high-performance glass. I see triple glazing being in the same infancy that double glazing was 10 years ago, but I believe triple glazing will gain traction more quickly, as energy consumption demands hit all-time highs across the country. This will again put pressure on systems’ providers to continue to redesign window suites to accommodate these high-performance glass products.

Q: What is the job you have done over the last 5 years, that you are most proud of in relation to innovation?

A: The BMW car showroom at Rushcutters Bay, Sydney. This was our largest job in both size and value, and it was our real first entry into structural glazing. 25 shipping containers of double-glazed glass units, average weight of 700 kg, a 20.0 m long x 4.0 m wide glass roof, two semi-trailer loads of glazed frames would leave the factory at a time, delivering over 240 of these large, glazed frames, all thermally broken frames from our systems partner, AWS, all

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craned into each opening and coupled together. The planning and logistical challenges were enormous. This building also contains some of the biggest auto doors in the southern hemisphere, with a glass thickness of 22 mm. The visual effect of the large expanse of glass surrounding this building is most impressive.

JOHN HYDE, JH GLASS INNOVATION Q: The last 10 years would have seen lots of changes in glass. What has been the biggest change to impact you and your business? How have you and your business adapted to this change?

Q: What is the job you have done over the last 5 years, that you are most proud of in relation to innovation?

A: Innovation is something we are drawn to do within our business and our most innovative project to date has been the successful creation, manufacture, and installation of the Red Wall at the Emporium Hotel in Brisbane. This Australian-first demonstrated the value of industry partnerships and the advancements of the

A: The biggest changes in industry that we’ve experienced are from the advancement of new product development. Our business specialises in bespoke projects, therefore we utilise a lot of special makeup laminates with mainly SGP structural interlayers. These innovations have benefited our clients, as we are now able to provide a product that far exceeds the capabilities of the regular PVB laminates.

We are also very fortunate to work with an engineer who enables us to innovate further in the glazing industry and do projects with glass that have not been done before. This is a thrilling challenge.

Q: Is there a job you have done that would not have been possible 10 years ago? Why? A: In 2019, our business was engaged to produce a 3D glass shard wall concept, that would rise two floors within the hotel foyer of the newly constructed Emporium Hotel in Brisbane. This project would not have been possible without the partnerships that were engaged with the engineering and drafting teams, who have access to increased CAD functionality.

The enhanced technologies enabled them to transfer the dimensions and calculations from the architect drawings, to create shop drawings that could then be translated into the successful manufacture and installation of this Australian-first project.

Q: Where do you see glass innovation taking you and the industry in the next 5-10 years?

A: With further technology advances, new product development and the encouragement of innovative thinking within our industry, it will enable the creation of more bespoke projects with glass. For our business, in a world of glass, the choice is clear.

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products available to our industry to create one-off bespoke projects, that are not only unique, but beautiful.

ANTHONY GUNTHER, VIRIDIAN GLASS Q: The last 10 years would have seen lots of changes in glass. What has been the biggest change to impact you and your business? How have you and your business adapted to this change?

A: No other building material plays such a prominent role in modern day architecture like glass does. If you want access to more natural light and a feeling of spaciousness, you ultimately need bigger windows. But large areas using standard ordinary glass, leak too much heat and generally won’t comply with energy regulations.

You can have ample glazed areas and a comfortable home just by selecting the right glass. New technologies such as spectrally selective Low-E soft coats, are clear in appearance like ordinary glass, but the products’ performance is comparable to a toned glass. So now you can have those big, beautiful windows without the need to have unsightly shades or blinds to combat solar heat gain issues. Viridian has been adapting the products on range to suit these trends, and we have a wide range of options available to accommodate these demands across various product lines.

Q: Is there a job you have done that would not have been possible 10 years ago? Why? A: Recent developments in glass manufacturing have increased the design opportunities available to architects. The possibilities today, around performance coatings and end-product sizes, has seen an explosion in the demand for bigger and higher performing glass. Additionally, multiple benefits are being combined in an IGU to include further energy efficiency and acoustic benefits such as LightBridge next™.

Q: Where do you see glass innovation taking you and the industry in the next 5-10 years?

We don’t see this trend going away anytime soon. The evolving innovations in solar control technology, will see windows turn into multipurpose appliances. Imagine a window that acts as a window for a few hours of the day and by night, becomes a heater or a projector screen? Or an active solar control, through dialling up or down performance to suit the dynamic seasonal difference?

Whatever it is, standard 4 mm clear glass in a sliding window is becoming a dinosaur!

Q: What is the job you have done over the last 5 years, that you are most proud of in relation to innovation?

A: Viridian is very proud of meeting the ever-increasing demands around appearance and performance. We are always innovating and being first to market with products that deliver value and support the local industry.

The $79 million GMHBA Stadium Stage 4 Brownlow Stand Redevelopment completed in 2019 is a great example of using glass in a way to connect players and fans in an innovative way.

GMHBA Stadium is the home of the Geelong Cats AFL side and has been a significant regional community asset for the City of Greater Geelong for almost 75 years.

While the Stadium is best known for its AFL match day usage, the Stadium is a truly multi-purpose venue, with its diverse facilities being used for a range of elite and community level sports and events.

The fan portal which is a glass floor of 45 sq m overlooks the players’ warm up space. Being able to provide different options in glass allows clients to commercialise and monetise their buildings.

This makes glass the ideal product that makes them successful.

AGWA would like to thank all those who participated in this article. The future certainly looks bright for the glass and window industry.

A: Daylight is special, and it makes us feel good. No LED or mood lighting can replicate the ‘play of light’ that natural light brings to a room and best of all—it’s free.

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Fin Windows & Doors Future Tech Windows & Doors Fuzhou ROPO Building Materials Co Ltd G & G Glass & Aluminium (G&G) Gads Glass & Glazing Glass Now Grassy's Glass (t/as B&H Turner) Greater Glass Grosvenor Australia Pty Ltd Haines Glass and Glazing Hurlstone Park Glass JD Eleven Construction Pty Ltd Jewel Sashless Windows Australia Pty Ltd JH Glass Innovation Jimboomba Glass Pty Ltd Kiama Glass Langson Glass/Freemans Glass Pty Ltd Living Design Double Glazing P/L Lowes Glass & Aluminium Maitland Glass & Windscreen Service Majestic Glass Majestic Windows Manilla Glass & Aluminium Pty Ltd Menzel Glass MTM Aluminium Windows Multiglaze Pty Ltd Nationwide Windows Pty Ltd NGA Windows Noah Windows Noble Park Glass NQ Discount Glass Panex Pty Ltd Prestige Plus Pty Ltd

Profilco Aluminium Window & Door Systems PTG Commercial PW Glass Group Pty Ltd Reliable Aluminium Pty Ltd RJV Industries RM and Co Rylock - Frankston (French Family Windows Trust) Shane Kelly Glass & Aluminium Smart Window Solutions Smartech Door Systems Pty Ltd South Coast Glass Pty Ltd Southern Cross Glass Windows & Doors Southern Star Windows Pty Ltd - NSW Stegbar Pty. Limited - Helensvale Suburban Glass & Leadlights Pty Ltd Sunbright Aluminium Pty Ltd. Superior Glass (Brisbane) Pty Ltd T&K Aluminium Windows & Doors Pty Ltd Thermotek Windows Towner Bros Pty Ltd Trenda Window and Door Pty Ltd Trinity Frameless Showers Tweed Coast Glass Ulladulla Showerscreens and Glass Unique Windows & Doors Versalite Windows Western Doors & Windows Windows Now

AGWA WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS Adelaide Architectural Windows, Lonsdale, South Australia Arkcon Group, Craigieburn, Victoria BK Windows & Doors VIC, Bayswater, Victoria Ecovista Building Solutions, Hoppers Crossing, Victoria Interform Group Pty Ltd, Tonsley, South Australia Invictus Windows and Doors, Sale, Victoria Logikal Facade Solutions, Revesby, New South Wales Marzdeez Glass, Upper Coomera, Queensland MTM Aluminium Windows, Tullamarine, Victoria Myadel Aluminium Specialist, Mount Druitt, New South Wales Progressive Training (WA), Belmont, Western Australia

3A Windows and Doors, Welland, SA ACG Windows and Doors, Pymble, NSW AGI Windows and Doors, Kyneton, VIC All Style Engineering, Beeliar, WA MT Windows & Doors, Wetherill Park, NSW GCB Doors and Windows, Kingston, QLD Nanoshield Australia, Bayswater, VIC Dandy Glass & Aluminium, Dandenong, VIC Aluming Windows and Doors, Silverwater, NSW DYM Australia Pty Ltd, Ocean Grove, VIC VRX SILICA, West Perth, WA

DOUBLE GLAZING MELBOURNE, READY FOR THEIR AUDIT Michael Spencer recently went on an audit visit to Double Glazing in Melbourne and found this sight before him. He had never seen such an audit-ready Member. How ready are you for your audit?

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LUNA MACHINERY OPENS A NEW WA SHOWROOM IN MALAGA Meet the men behind Luna Machinery WA, Chris Campy and Jeremy Thompson, who both came from trade-qualified engineering backgrounds.

Jeremy is a trade-qualified CNC machinist and spent his early career as a CNC machinist, moving into running a large engineering shop. Chris began his career in the Oil and Gas Industry as a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with qualifications and experience in instrumentation and process control. His expertise in troubleshooting engineering problems led to leading small teams in workshops and onsite.

Both Chris and Jeremy continue their interest in engineering and problem solving by building and racing cars in their downtime.

Together in 2017, they started with working from a van and a small industrial unit, repairing all kinds of machinery from many different industries. They saw the issues customers were having and knew that sourcing high quality machinery to the Western Australian market was key. This led them to partner with Luna Machinery Australia in 2019.

The focus for Luna Machinery WA operations has been creating a team that is driven to excel, listening closely to customer feedback and providing high quality service for WA’s Aluminium and uPVC industries.

Supply issues and increased lead delivery times have long been a challenge for many Perth and WA businesses. Luna Machinery WA has proudly moved into even larger premises at the Perth suburb of Malaga. There is a wellappointed showroom and increased warehousing capacity with a strong focus on service and repair of all kinds of machinery. Chris and Jeremy would love to have you to drop in and check out the new showroom, as well as discuss any future plans or process challenges you may be currently having.

TODAY FOR TOMORROW — KÖMMERLING REINFORCES ITS SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS WITH ITS BRAND REALIGNMENT. As it celebrates both its 125th anniversary as a company and 22 years as Australia’s leading supplier of high-performance uPVC window and door profiles, Kömmerling has re-positioned itself for the future by announcing a major realignment of its brand.

Sustainability is a long held and core attitude of the Kömmerling business, so it should be no surprise that it’s at the heart of the new positioning and brand philosophy; it’s about taking action today and making the right decisions for tomorrow.

the strength and the will to deliver positive change in everything we do. But we want to be more than a pioneer, we also want to be a role model for others. Today, we develop the right solutions for tomorrow and set standards for a future worth living for. This is what our Kömmerling brand stands for.’

Conveying a clear vision for the future, the new logo is the clearest visible sign of this realignment. Including a new image and colour scheme, as well as a design with curved lines, the design characteristics of the new Kömmerling logo embody circularity and display natural elements, like the sun and water, in abstract form.

Warm colours represent life, awakening and the future.

The new logo is supported by a new corporate slogan, Today for Tomorrow, which embodies a clear vision and attitude for the future; Don't wait for someone else to change something that you can change yourself.

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LOOKING TO THE PAST FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE Daniel Black, the new General Manager of Architectural Window Systems (AWS), talks innovation, collaboration, and a deep respect for the heritage of the business.

Daniel Black often reflects on the very proud, rich history of AWS, particularly now as he steps into his new role as General Manager. ‘I think about the company’s heritage, and about the people who built it into what it is today. I’ve always admired AWS, long before I even joined the company.

From the beginning, the founders took a very different approach to anybody else in the industry,’ he explains.

‘When AWS started 28 years ago, they set out to create a unique, close relationship with their fabricators, and to support them in an extraordinary way. The idea was originally seen as a bit of a leap of faith. However, the founders believed that this very intimate model with fabricators, coupled with exceptional product design and supply, would be a winning formula.’

And they were right. ‘AWS has now proven it works, and we’re more confident than ever in doing the things that we do,’ says Daniel.

‘It’s quite like a marriage—we work very, very closely with our fabricators and it’s a mutual success. It’s actually the reason I wanted to join AWS, because I really like this philosophy.’

First joining the company in 2019, Daniel’s role was to build and develop ‘FuturePROOF’, a business development program for the fabricators. ‘The logic behind the program was that if we could help the fabricators grow their own business, then, by extension, we would

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be growing our own business. We look at five-year planning with them, good systems and processes, putting KPIs in place for their business and articulating their business model … I developed that program with a team from within AWS and rolled it out. It’s now something we offer all our fabricators.’

A year ago, Daniel took on the management of the Fabricator Services team at AWS, before moving into the role of General Manager on 1 July 2022. ‘I’m looking forward to continuing to build on the success of the company, while adding my own leadership style, so we can continue to grow,’ he says.

That leadership style includes creating a clarity of purpose, and building a team that is agile, innovative and collaborative. ‘I’m fascinated about the idea of agile working.

That is, spending time thinking about the way in which you work and the things that you are working on and then getting very focused on the highest priorities for the business. Finally, engaging your resources to get it done quickly. This requires innovative thinking and collaboration across different functions within the business. You also have to be prepared to fail sometimes, so it has some degree of risk to it. It’s about learning from failure and taking some chances.’

This is exactly the kind of environment that Daniel wants to continue to create. ‘I want people to feel safe enough to try things and potentially make mistakes, but always learn and grow from them. I’m never going to have all the answers, so I’ll need those people who have the knowledge to work together and collaborate to a vision that I will help the business define.’

Those people include the perfect mix of long-standing employees and new team members who have recently joined AWS. ‘We’re very lucky to have a great blend of people right now—some who have been with us from the beginning, some who have been with AWS for 10-plus years, and some who have just joined us. It gives us the opportunity to create something very unique.’

The company is also implementing some measures to ensure it continues to develop. ‘At AWS, we’re putting in place some parameters, and not just in terms of revenue growth. We’re looking at how good we are at getting out new products, particularly high-performing products,’ says Daniel. ‘We are also focusing on the satisfaction of both our employees—with a view to continuing to develop our own people—and our customers. These are all the things we’ve landed on as our key measures in the business.

‘We’ve got more than 200 fabricators who are licensees to us, that’s a lot of businesses who rely on us doing a good job,’ says Daniel. ‘This comes with a lot of responsibility, which I don’t underestimate. It’s very important for me to maintain the rich heritage of the company and to build on it. That’s what I’m here to do.’

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DECO TESTING RECEIVES NATA ACCREDITATION ISO 17025 DECO Australia’s new independent testing body, DECO Testing Pty Ltd, has been granted ISO 17025 accreditation by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA), the country’s leading national accreditation body.

This significant ISO 17025 accreditation means that DECO Testing’s newly refurbished laboratory has scope to offer five material performance and corrosion tests, with results accepted globally.

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Cross Hatch Adhesion to ISO 2409; Wet Adhesion to Qualicoat 2.4.2; Machu Test to Qualicoat 2.11; Neutral Salt Spray to ISO 9227; and Acetic Salt Spray to ISO 9227.

Richard Hamber, DECO Australia General Manager, said that this respected NATA Accreditation is a significant achievement for DECO Testing.

‘It really highlights DECO’s commitment and continued dedication to quality and performance and will now also give us the ability to offer accredited testing services industry wide.’

DECO Testing conducts these third-party accredited tests across DECO Australia’s wide range of products and finishes, and now offers these globally recognised testing services to the wider industry with NATA Accredited Test Certificates provided on completion.

For more information, visit www.deco.net.au/decotesting or email DECO Testing at testing@deco.net.au.

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THE OUTLOOK FOR ENERGY Sky-rocketing energy wholesale costs, renewable energy policy, and annual repricing are three big influences in energy costs today.

1.Energy repricing in 2022 A huge influence on energy bills is the annual repricing by networks and of the default market offers by the regulators, which happens every July.

With wholesale energy prices soaring in 2022, Australia’s Energy Regulator has approved price hikes from retailers from 1 July. It means that businesses can expect to pay substantially more for their power.

will repurpose the site to install large-scale battery storage, in alignment with their push into renewables.

While this is a positive move towards a more renewable energy market, it highlights the risks of Australia’s clean energy transition, which is without a regulated plan.

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These price hikes are largely due to international influences, including the war in Ukraine, which has already driven an increase in prices for petrol.

2. Rising coal prices The global surge in coal prices is set to significantly push up electricity prices across the country. In Queensland, the issue has already erupted, with one retailer, Locality Energy (LPE), announcing their energy prices will more than double overnight.

‘At this point in time, LPE cannot give you an exact price increase.

But please be aware that we are increasing your c/kWh usage rate by over 100% by 1 June 2022.’

3. Origin’s coal plant closure Another influence is Origin Energy’s decision to close their coal-fired power plant—Australia’s largest one—7 years early. The company

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INDUSTRY FIRST – ARISTO INSTALLS AUSTRALIA’S FIRST DOUBLE SIDED X-LINE GLASS COATING MACHINE Jill Johnson

Perth-based wholesaler Aristo Glass Products has purchased and installed Australia’s very first X-Line double-sided glass coating machine, which automates the application of EnduroShield easy-clean glass coating. EnduroShield’s protective coatings are pre-applied by glass processors in over 30 countries, making glass surfaces water-repellent, stain resistant and easier to clean.

According to Brock Backhouse-Smith, Managing Director of Aristo, the company wanted to streamline its operations, supply innovative products, and secure its supply chain. EnduroShield X-Line excels in achieving all these goals and so Brock was eager to incorporate the X-Line’s unique capacities.

‘When we started our installation company as a small two-man team, we had continued problems with supply', Brock remembers.

‘We quickly realised that if we invested in our own glass systems capability, we’d be able to not only service our own needs, but that of many other companies as well.’

For Aristo, this is where the X-Line really excelled.

‘What sets Aristo apart is our offering of a one-stop solution,’ Brock asserts. ‘As well as being an importer and wholesaler of modular

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glass panels, we’re now also well equipped to apply EnduroShield and assist other processors and suppliers in the industry.’

Aristo sought several essential criteria in a coating partner. ‘We wanted a turnkey solution where we could take a single piece of glass, put it through the machine, and see it emerge as a finished product,’ Brock explains. ‘After performing a detailed market review, we concluded that EnduroShield was the only option.’

The X-Line’s benefits are already apparent. ‘The machine’s speed and efficiency are impressive, as is the increased yield we’ve gained from the product,’ Brock explains.

‘The X-Line’s scalable nature is perfect for an ambitious company like Aristo,’ says Craig Howard, Managing Director of EnduroShield.

‘They’ve proactively integrated our new technology into their operations and will continue utilising the X-Line’s full capacities.’

These companies’ synergetic relationship encapsulates the exciting possibilities of innovative technology.

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THE POWERHOUSE THAT IS ANDREA

With over 20 years’ experience in our Queensland office, Andrea Spinks is the powerhouse that holds Architectural Window Systems (AWS) Northern Team together. Managing Customer Service, Administration and Accounts, Andrea ensures that our customer’s needs are met.

Steve Moorhouse, Northern Region General Manager said, 'Andrea is the quiet achiever who brings together her knowledge of the business, her commitment to our customers and care for her team, to ensure the service we provide exceeds expectations'.

‘I’ve had so many highlights over the years.’ Andrea commented.

‘I have loved working side by side with our customers launching new products at Home Shows. Helping fabricators to build their business—it’s extremely satisfying! The connections and friends

I’ve made with our fabricators will remain forever.’

‘I can honestly say I’m very proud of our team, we are dedicated to keeping our people safe and giving our customers the best service possible.’

‘It’s also very rewarding to be part of a culture of long-term employees and fabricators. It gives stability. Equally, it’s exciting to see new people coming into the business as we grow too. Focusing on new processes and systems will continue to make AWS an industry leader.’

AWS would like to take this opportunity to thank Andrea for the energy she brings to our organisation.

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AISF AND WAAFANZ WELCOMES Michelle Bracken recently joined as Administration and Membership Officer for AISF and WFAANZ. Let’s find out more about her.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Working with associations is a really great way to integrate with some very passionate and knowledgeable people in their respective industries. Everyone has been so welcoming and enthusiastic in helping me learn more and understand things, as well as the objectives of the associations. It has been a really interesting initiation and I really enjoy learning and working with passionate people who believe in what they do and want to share it with others.

What are your hobbies outside of work?

I live opposite the beach and love to get down there for a walk, swim, coffee and a surf not necessarily in that order!

Another favourite hobby I have discovered since lockdowns is camping if you can call it that.

We don’t leave home without our very comfy campervan, a handful of boards, bikes and of course the coffee machine, but we have discovered a few amazing spots in NSW with even more on the ‘To Do’ list. Travel has always been a great passion of mine, but camping with the family is another level of fun and freedom. I absolutely love it!

KEY DATES 2022 Western Australia and South Australia State Awards Gala Dinner Friday, 12 August Rendezvous Hotel, 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough, Perth 2022 Victoria State Awards Gala Dinner Friday, 9 September Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank 2022 Tasmania State Awards Gala Dinner Friday, 16 September Hobart Function and Conference Centre, 1 Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart 2022 Queensland State Awards Gala Dinner Friday, 14 October Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City

Name your favourite travel destinations, and what do you like about it/them?

El Nido, Palawan in Philippines was incredible as it was almost untouched, there were fireflies at night, incredible sea life so the scuba diving was beautiful and the scenery was beyond belief. It’s a very special place.

Kitzbuhel in Austria was the most beautiful skiing experience I have even encountered. The trees were incredible, and the town was picture perfect, getting lost on the slopes and ending up in another town wasn’t the most fun experience when you can’t speak the language, but I made it home eventually!

Coolangatta – how can you not love the warmth, the beaches and the vibe. This is a bit of a favourite spot of mine having lived up there for a year or so and spent a few very special holidays up there with my family over the years.

What movie is among your all-time favourites?

It would have to be Top Gun, I think I have seen it hundreds of times. I went to see the new one and that was a lot of fun too, but you can never beat an original!

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2022 New South Wales State and National Awards Gala Celebration Friday, 28 October L’Aqua, Roof Top Level, Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney

2023 AusFenEx Conference and Exhibition Save the Date!

Tuesday, 29 August – Friday, 1 September Log in and go to our Upcoming Events section of the website www.agwa.com.au for further information and to register.

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AGWA TRAINING SCHEDULE 2022 SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Intermediate Fenestration Brisbane 5 and 6 /9/22

Intermediate Fenestration Melbourne

5 and 6/10/22

Introduction AS 1288

8/9/22

Introduction AS 1288

12/10/22

Intermediate Fenestration Sydney

21 and 22/9/22

Window and Glass Foundation

13/10/22

Window Essentials

28/9/22

Intermediate Fenestration Perth

18 and 19/10/22

Advanced AS 1288

29/9/22

AS 1288 Introduction Perth

20/10/22

AS 1288 Advanced Perth

20/10/22

NOVEMBER Advanced Commercial Fenestration

1/11/22

Advanced AS 1288

2/11/22

Intermediate Fenestration

22/11/22

For more information on course content please email training@awga.com.au.

TRAINING COURSE GRADUATES: MAY-JULY 2022 Intermediate Fenestration May 2022 Tasnim Ahmed, Anthony Group Aaron Jones, Cygnet Glass and Glazing Nina Prochnicka, Alspec Sydney Jasmine McGrathm, Alspec Sydney Nathan Oyen, Alspec Sydney Brett Harris, Alspec Sydney Chris Avromopoulos, A & L Windows and Doors Kelly Fletcher, Woodmans Glass and Aluminium, Paul Anderson, Woodmans Glass and Aluminium Danny Horne, Bradnams Windows and Doors John Nguyen, Bradnams Windows and Doors Robert Prieto, Bradnams Windows and Doors Window and Glass Foundation 28 May 2022 Alan Crees, Ulludulla Glass Gary Brookes, Ulludulla Glass Joe Marshall, Ulludulla Glass Nithiyanathan Mahendrakumer, Double Glazing Melbourne Brandon Yu, Yokor Windows Jeremy Scully, CKA Windows and Doors Toby Xie, CiiLock Luke Overton, CiiLock Jason Zhou, CiiLock Laura Schelfhout, Stegbar Yong Huang, Trenda Windows May Lin Kang, Trenda Windows Thi Minh Trang Dan, T & K Windows AS 1288 Introduction 1 June 2022 Luke Brereton, G. James Cairns Michael Cheratzu, G.James Cairns Chris Woodman, O'Briens Glass Anson Tsui, GP Glass Mark Johnston, Winsulation Warren Tierney, Winsulation Melo Yu, Austwel Building Materials Mitch Pavett, Central Coast Shopfronts Christopher Stone, CS Glazing & Screens Monica Cheng, Open Windows

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Window and Glass Foundation 16 June 2022 Hoong Wong, KP Windows Rhys Kamst, Brisbane Glazing Andrew van Weeghel, Clear View Windows Mit Patel, Jason Windows Sam Kikitis, Grosvenor Glass Ned Rizqallah. Multi Glaze Yan Xie, Logikal Facade Monica Cheng, Open Windows and Doors Steve Taseff, Action Glass Dale Baxter, South Coast Glass Craig Hatton, South Coast Glass Alison Clough, Aero Glass Blake Hinschen, B & N Glass Pawan Raina, Reynaers Aluminium James Baxter, Kor Glass Louise Plohl, Adelaide Independent Glass AS 1288 Advanced 22 June 2022 Nick Hughes, Clearview Windows Luke Brereton,G, James Cairns Michael Cheratzu, G.James Cairns Lachlan Ermers, Modern Frameless Glass Systems Pty Ltd Craig Hatton, South Coast Glass Melo Yu, Austwel Building Materials Nate Berends, Wirrawonga Consulting Window Essentials 29 June 2022 Tasmyn Robson, Coastal Windows and Doors Jordyn Borg, Coastal Windows and Doors Sienna Petrolo, Coastal Windows and Doors Jarrod Pittman, Capral Rosalee Zappia, Darley Aluminium Cristian Abad, Sound Barrier Kristie Baxter, Doric Xin Huang, CVD Commercial Glass Richard Watkins, Doric Sahil Xavier, AGWA Viv Munter, AGWA Intermediate Fenestration July 2022 Casey Wright, Window Warehouse Mt Gravatt Chris Cunningham, Open Windows and Doors Jake Hodgetts, Climateframe

Edward Poropat, Doric Products Sydney AS 1288 Introduction Brisbane 13 July 2022 Paul Bull, Glasshape Brisbane Dennis Coogan, NGA Windows John Eastgate, Jimboomba Glass Hsiu Chu Lee, NGA Windows Darren Lung, Glasshape Brisbane Alex Lynch, Jimboomba Glass Tim McCarthy, National Glass Brian Wohlsen, Jimboomba Glass Daniel Dickson, TAFE Matt Tilley, National Glass Gary Entermann, Greg's Glass & Glazing Jennifer Bishop, CHGA Windows & Doors Jordan Owen, CHGA Windows & Doors AS 1288 Advanced Brisbane 13 July 2022 Dale Bradford, Alpro Australia Paul Bull, Glasshape Brisbane Dennis Coogan, NGA Windows Darren Lung, Glasshape Brisbane Daniel Turner, National Glass Daniel Dickson, TAFE Gary Entermann, Greg's Glass & Glazing Fenestration Diploma Graduate July 2022:

Chris Avramopoulos Congratulations to Chris Avramopoulos from A & L Windows and Doors, who recently received his Fenestration Diploma.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.

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STEVE COLEMAN (1 JANUARY 1965-1 JUNE 2022) Steve started in the glass industry in June 1980, at the age of 15, after his grandfather secured him a job at N&R Richardson Glass in Revesby, NSW. Steve’s second cousin worked there and would collect him from the Hume Highway to make sure he got to work and kept him on track in his youth. Steve spent the next 8 years working at N&R Richardson, completing his apprenticeship, and fast became proficient in his trade.

In 1988, Steve opened his first business, Australian Security Glazing, which was in operation for about 2 years. This gave him an understanding of how businesses worked but he felt that he wasn’t quite ready yet, so in 1990 he headed to work for O’Briens Glass as an Operations Manager, continuing to develop himself and gain further skills.

In 1994, Steve’s long career as a sole trader began. He opened another business and began to operate under the name of Proactive Glass & Aluminium Pty Ltd, which he then ran for 17 years. At Proactive Glass & Aluminium, Steve built up the business and by the early 2000s he was running a crew of up to six employees. One of these employees was Glenn Dostine, an upand-coming trainer, who is now following in Steve’s footsteps. Steve operated out of factories in Wetherill Park, which he soon out-grew and so relocated to a larger factory in Campbelltown. He was running a 3-truck operation with jobs for many companies all over Sydney.

Contracting to project management organisations such as Global Projects, Steve soon became well known in the Sydney glass and glazing industry for his fine workmanship and aluminium skills.

These projects included refurbishments at Canterbury Leagues, Wentworthville Leagues and Wests Leagues Clubs. He was very proud of the ground-breaking glass installs at Canterbury Leagues, which had rarely been conducted before due to the sizing and manoeuvrability of the glass sheets. But in Steve fashion, he found a way and excelled at the challenge of it.

By 2010, the business was taking a hit and unfortunately, due to circumstances, ceased trading. It took Steve a minute to find his footing as an employee again and he spent the next 5 years, working for a glass business in Bathurst and a couple of window sales companies, however, he wasn’t completely happy. He loved his trade and knew he could input more into the industry, but he wasn’t sure how he wanted to do that. He was approaching 50, which affected his decision making as being on the tools wasn't something he could sustain in the long-term.

In late 2014, he had begun being pursued by TAFE NSW, Lidcombe Campus, where they ran the Certificate III in Glass and Glazing.

He was interested in this avenue, as training would provide an opportunity to give back to the new recruits in the industry. However, this would be a major transition and he still wasn’t convinced this course was the right pathway for him. He persevered though and after further the discussions with TAFE, he completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course through night classes.

In early 2015, he received an attractive offer from a Registered Training Organisation

(RTO), which would see him trading as SC Training Pty Ltd. Due to the location of the apprentices he was training, this involved travelling between NSW and Queensland workplaces. Additionally, he was involved with accrediting those who had been in the trade many years but never been qualified through the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process. Steve was proud of what he was achieving for industry and loved the rewards in what he was doing. Along with the professional relationships he developed, he also made many friends in each workplace he visited and felt energised in being able to influence people’s careers and help sustain much needed skills for the glass and glazing industry.

In 2017, he started as a contract Trainer/ Assessor for Gimbal Training Pty Ltd, and soon discovered there was a lot of interest in the Queensland workplaces for apprenticeship training that he could build upon. He continued travelling all over Queensland, and occasionally back to NSW, until the end of 2019 when COVID-19 hit.

From this time, Steve was solely based in Queensland and apart from his family for almost 2 years. Steve worked diligently in training and as his reputation grew, and soon he had a cohort of well over 100 apprentices. He knew this was now where he wanted to be located and through his hard work and dedication, built himself a new home on the Sunshine Coast in 2020.

Steve left this world with a lot of respect and admiration for and from the glass and glazing industry. Many people are thankful and grateful for the practical skills and knowledge he has passed to them and the guidance he bestowed on many.

RIP Steve Coleman

ERNIE BRAMICH (23 DECEMBER 1940-25 JUNE 2022) The Tasmanian Glazing industry lost an icon on Saturday 25 June 2022.

Earnest John Bramich was born on the Tasmania’s rugged West coast in Queenstown on 23 December 1940.

Ernie moved to Moonah, north of Hobart, with his family in his teens and, soon after started his glazing career as an apprentice at Lansdell Glass in Hobart, Tasmania at the age of 16.

After serving his apprenticeship, Ernie then moved onto new employment at Charles

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Davis, where he worked for several years.

He then took on the role of Glazing Teacher at TAFE Tasmania in Warwick Street, Hobart where he eventually became the Head Teacher of the Glazing Division.

Ernie imparted his wealth of knowledge and excellent work ethic to hundreds of apprentices over his years as a TAFE teacher. Many current glaziers and industry colleagues remember Ernie fondly, and with great respect, for the passion he had for his work and the invaluable contribution he made to their own careers.

Ernie never really retired as he continued to ‘work’ making and supplying picture frames in his spare time, along with many other projects in his home workshop. Ernie was

always happy to lend an ear and offer advice to those he mentored at TAFE and other industry colleagues.

Ernie was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed by the Tasmanian Glazing community.

Our sincere condolences to his wife Gwenda and children Maree, Julie, Andrew and their families.

In his family’s words ‘To be born a gentleman is an accident, but to die one is an achievement’.

RIP Earnest John Bramich

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WARREN SPARKES (1962-2022) Sadly, our valued and long-standing employee and friend Warren Sparkes recently lost his short battle with an aggressive cancer. Having worked for Hanlon Windows for over 30 years, we thought it only right that his loyalty and service to the industry be remembered.

Warren was our first, and only, external sales representative and he quickly learnt the ins and outs of the products that we offered. As years went on, new products became available, and as our business grew, so did Warren’s depth of product knowledge and passion for the products he was selling.

He would always put his hand up to help someone in need. Warren was always one to have a laugh with, enjoyed fishing, animals and loved his holidays in Bali. Warren was a loyal and good friend to many and will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

Warren Sparkes was fresh to the window and door business when he joined the Hanlon Windows team in 1991, coming from a whitegoods sales background. Back in that day, window and door designs and needs were quite basic and straight forward, nothing like the demands we have today.

Shortly after starting with us Warren got married and had three beautiful children.

He made great relationships with architects, builders and his colleagues across the coast and highlands and was well liked by all who knew him. His kind, friendly nature and willingness to help are just a couple of the reasons why he was so respected by his peers. He was really a part of the fabric of our business and his presence is very much missed.

RIP Warren Sparkes

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When looking at security screens for their beautiful, island holiday home, the homeowners didn’t want to spend their weekends and holidays cleaning security screens, but still wanted to increase security while the home was unattended.

The home was also built before the fall prevention changes to the National Construction Code, so had some unprotected windows at height, that the homeowner wanted to ensure were brought up to the Code, so anyone visiting the home would be safe from falls.

Prowler Proof Protec was chosen for this home. Protec has been tested to AS 5039 for security. Not only is Protec suitable for stopping intruders, but the perforated aluminium mesh paired with the aluminium frame, and secured with Prowler Proof’s unique bonded fixing method, is ideal for coastal applications, as you don’t have the issue of dissimilar metals reacting and potentially causing electrolysis over time.

The selection of Prowler Proof Protec Hinge Window security screens means regular cleaning, as is required for coastal homes, is easy as the homeowner can open the

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The homeowner also used Prowler Proof’s lockable handle option on the hinge

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windows installed at height, ensuring the screens reach ‘child resistant’ level for fall prevention. Because Prowler Proof Protec has passed AS 5039, it is deemed to comply with the National Construction Code for fall prevention when fitted with lockable handles.

These handles also come with the unique Night-Glow® key to ensure the homeowner can find the key at night with ease, should they need to escape the home in an emergency.

Protec is premium level security, but still provides insect protection, ventilation, visibility, and bushfire protection, ensuring the homeowner can enjoy the sea breeze, and keep their view of the bay.

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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO GLOBAL REACH From 3 acres in 2003, today Meshtec™ has expanded manufacturing facilities to 21 acres and continues to grow.

Meshtec™ products are now available for residential and commercial applications worldwide, including over 1,000 Home Depot™ instore displays as part of a rapidly growing market share in the USA. Meshtec™ and Genuine Meshtec™ are recognised brands synonymous with premium quality products including high tensile stainless-steel mesh, perforated, balustrade and other advanced security screen systems and solutions.

From those humble beginnings to a worldwide distribution network and with a presence in more than 25 countries, Meshtec™ now employs over 400 people and has established itself as the preeminent manufacturer and supplier of security screens, bar none.

SUPERIOR QUALITY STANDARDS Meshtec™ specialises in weaving high-tensile stainless steel woven mesh creating an industry leading, unmatched and unparalleled, product that combines both high performance and aesthetic values.

Just a few of the Meshtec™ product benefits are: • superior security; • corrosion resistance; • architectural and functional benefits such as ventilation and clear views; • UV and insect protection; and, of course, • formidable barrier security that not merely passes but easily exceeds all security screen standards.

Meshtec™ has attained and is endorsed to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 17025 Standards to ensure continual provision of the highest level of product and customer satisfaction. As part of the program of ongoing quality assurance and commitment to manufacturing standards, each stainless-steel strand is individually tested to stringent Australian Standards (AS 5039/AS 5041) and other relevant global standards by an in-house internationally accredited laboratory.

Meshtec™ has invested countless hours into testing and the commitment to continual improvement of product quality and, recently this has seen investment into renovations of the laboratory facilities, updates to new and existing testing equipment such as installation of a Large Missile Impact Test machine and a new Salt Spray Test machine.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION Recently Meshtec™ installed and commissioned a new state-of-theart 400-ton perforation press machine which, at 2 m, can produce the

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widest width perforated aluminium sheet currently available in the world.

Additionally, they are the first and only company in Thailand certified for stainless steel substrates and Meshtec™ has attained and been certified with a AkzoNobel ‘Platinum Level Interpon D Approved Applicator’ for 30-year coatings warranties on stainless steel and aluminium.

controlling every single step from prototype conception to design, to testing and the final manufacturing processes. At the Meshtec™ Logistics Centre, the expert Logistics and Warehouse teams coordinate and work with a highly reliable network of shippers to ensure all products are delivered on time, all backed by bespoke and internally developed order and tracking software by the IT team.

The commitment to continual improvement means that each new milestone is merely a step on the journey and consequently, Meshtec™ is currently upgrading existing powder coating lines and installing a new line integrating further advancements in technology to maximize capacity and minimise energy consumption.

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From conception and order to final delivery, the Meshtec™ commitment to solutiondriven seamless and hassle-free service is evident.

Meshtec™ is not only a manufacturer of high tensile stainless-steel mesh and perforated aluminium sheet, but also a world-class designer, innovator, and industry leader working together with a valued network of suppliers, clients, and customers to meet challenges and requirements by producing state-of-the-art solutions.

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In 2007, as part of a long-standing commitment to continuous improvement and environmental sustainability, Meshtec™ became one of the first companies in Northern Thailand to implement ISO 14001 to systematically improve environmental management.

by installing 2,492 solar panels on 4,984 sqm of factory roof area to generate clean and renewable energy. These panels can generate electricity at a rate of 1,545,603 kWh/year and reducing and offsetting carbon (CO2) emissions at 1,095 metric tons per year, or the equivalent to planting 32,250 trees.

To meet the ongoing challenges of unsustainable consumption and climate change, Meshtec™ is in continual collaboration with partners, staff, customers, and community to grow on the principles of quality, value, and virtue.

A commitment and pledge to the environment and conservation needs to be more about actions than words or intentions and therefore, following this commitment and pledge, Meshtec™ completed the latest phase of sustainability improvement

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A PIECE OF HISTORY Tony Hughes

Glass manufacture is generally thought to have started around 5000 years ago, when sand, limestone and naturally occurring sodium-rich firewood ashes all came together by chance in a campfire on a beach.

In April 1972, Pilkington Brothers, whose glass was first shipped here in 1856, together with Australian Consolidated Industries (ACI) formed Pilkington ACI to build the first Float Glass manufacturing plant (DA2) in the southern hemisphere at Dandenong.

Officially opened on the 13 May 1974, it is still going strong and now forms part of Oceania Glass.

The furnace in DA2 is basically a large, 50 m long by 9m wide refractory lined vessel holding around 1250 tonnes of 1.2 m deep molten glass. Leaving the furnace at around 1100oC, the molten glass soon becomes a continuous ribbon of float glass to provide what we all rely on in some form today.

The firing/melting area of a float glass furnace is a very hostile place indeed, with flame temperatures approaching 2000°C to melt thousands of tons a week of raw materials all day, every day for 10-15 years before being cooled down and repaired again.

This unique sphere was presented to Taranto Glass in 2021 and is displayed on rotation at their Korumburra, Leongatha, Moorabbin and Wonthaggi Offices.

About half the sphere began as sand from Lang Lang, Victoria, the remainder in roughly equal proportions began as soda ash and dolomite from South Australia.

Unlike most materials, a lack of crystalline boundaries in glass provides the lustrous transparent qualities that make it an essential part of modern life.

Now a part of history, this memento of the 1993, $33 million DA2 Cold Repair and Upgrade is capable of lasting longer than our Universe is predicted to last, that certainly makes it very special indeed.

During the 1993 repair of the furnace, solidified, but still quite hot, 1 m thick glass pieces were removed. Geoff Coward, Pilkington Australia Ltd General Manager (Operations) commissioned a ground and polished sphere, to be crafted from a large piece of DA2 glass removed from within the furnace soon after shutdown.

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UNRIVALLED & UNMATCHED FOR LARGE AWNING WINDOWS. Evolving from the revolutionary DN400 Twin Chainwinder, the DN450 MkII Twin Chainwinder is Doric’s second twin chainwinder now joining the awning window hardware range.

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110mm to 265mm, the window restriction allows compliance with the NCC and to meet the ‘Kids Don’t Fly’ requirements.

Being the largest in the market, the DN450 includes a 600mm chain pitching, reducing deflection and increasing window performance.

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Offered in standard 690mm length, project lots are available to specified length to match window width for greater architectural styling.

Attaching the pitching chain is fast and easy with the Easy Link Sash Plate.

Mount the plate brackets and clip-lock in the sash chain.

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