Lumon

Chatham Hires Sarah Billingham as a Managing Director in Global Corporates Practice

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Consulting, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, London Stock Exchange Group, LCH, Lumon, FX, NatWest Group, CRM, Financial services

Chatham Financial, a global leader in financial risk management advisory and technology solutions, is pleased to announce Sarah Billingham has joined the company as a Managing Director in the corporates practice.

Key Points: 
  • Chatham Financial, a global leader in financial risk management advisory and technology solutions, is pleased to announce Sarah Billingham has joined the company as a Managing Director in the corporates practice.
  • As a key member of Chatham’s Corporates Relationship Management team, she will serve the firm’s broad range of corporate clients in Europe.
  • Sarah brings over two decades of experience in providing consultancy, risk management analysis, and delivering solutions to corporates, with a particular focus on foreign exchange.
  • “We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to Chatham during this exciting time, as we look to further develop our European corporates business,” said Jackie Bowie, Managing Partner and Head of EMEA for Chatham Financial.

Lumon Promotes Retractable Balcony Glazing Systems for Year-Round Use in Canadian Cities

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Vancouver City Council, National Building Code of Canada, Lumon, City, Building code, Noise, Weather, Pedestrian, Wind, Element, FSR, Road, Nightclub, COVID-19

These systems allow spaces to be ‘enclosed’ when it is raining or windy, and completely open when the weather is good.

Key Points: 
  • These systems allow spaces to be ‘enclosed’ when it is raining or windy, and completely open when the weather is good.
  • This is like a convertible car with a retractable top that can be up or down depending on the weather.
  • Like some convertibles which allow tops to be partially opened, retractable panels can also be partially opened.
  • Within the City of Vancouver, the Building Code allows balcony glass systems, but most zones require the area of the balcony to be included in the FSR calculations.

Coquitlam council approves OCP and Zoning Amendments to allow retractable balcony glass systems

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Life, Rain, Wind, Noise, Research, Lumon, Glass, CEO, City, FSR, Business development, Heat, GLOBE, Weather, Metro, Tampere University, Floor area ratio, DPA, Township, Council, Plumbing, Recycling, Financial adviser

Council also approved accompanying City-wide Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines to assist in the design of buildings in which balcony glass panels are to be installed.

Key Points: 
  • Council also approved accompanying City-wide Development Permit Area (DPA) Guidelines to assist in the design of buildings in which balcony glass panels are to be installed.
  • Coquitlam is the second Metro Vancouver municipality to make changes to its zoning bylaws to allow retractable glass panels on balconies without FSR reductions.
  • Numerous other municipalities allow the installation of glass panel systems without FSR reductions, but they have not yet amended bylaws.
  • Lumon, a Finnish company, has developed a frameless retractable balcony glass panel system that provides weather protection when needed, without fully enclosing a balcony.

The recently completed 178-unit ‘Forest Ridge’ project by Quadra Homes is another step in Lumon’s project growth in British Columbia

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 5, 2021
Lumon, Quadra

The recently completed project, Forest Ridge, in Surrey, British Columbia presents a total of 178 units equipped with Lumons retractable balcony glazing.

Key Points: 
  • The recently completed project, Forest Ridge, in Surrey, British Columbia presents a total of 178 units equipped with Lumons retractable balcony glazing.
  • Lumon is the number one selling feature of the units, states Quadra Homes vice president of planning in an interview with Project Manager Joash Pleiter.
  • As the residents move in, they are excited about the added usable space and designing the balcony space to their tastes.
  • The Quadra Homes Forest Ridge project is also ideally located, with 20 minutes to the U.S.A border and 45 minutes to downtown Vancouver.

A change in perspective on Canadian balcony usage led to major production investment at Lumon North America

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Lumon, Condominium

Especially for condominium residents, balcony glazing has enabled a safe outdoor oasis during this time, says CEO Olli Vanska.

Key Points: 
  • Especially for condominium residents, balcony glazing has enabled a safe outdoor oasis during this time, says CEO Olli Vanska.
  • As a result of the increased demand, Lumon North America has decided in major investments on its production operations, taking responsibility of its own supply chain.
  • The recently established strategy at Lumon North America also holds aims for growth in condominium sales within the United States.
  • These new investments motivate employees on the future of Lumon North America, portraying growth and stability within the company.

Lumon has finalized a major deal in Canada to deliver balcony and railing glass systems for two high-rise buildings

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 27, 2020
Lumon, Construction, Matter, Floors, Goods economics), Balcony, Glass

The question is of the first, over 100 meters high, residential high-rise buildings, to feature Lumon's balcony and railing glass solutions throughout.

Key Points: 
  • The question is of the first, over 100 meters high, residential high-rise buildings, to feature Lumon's balcony and railing glass solutions throughout.
  • The first stage relates to providing a 34-storey high-rise building with balcony and railing glass systems.
  • The major order that we have now secured is an indication that our investment was well timed, Vnsk sums up.
  • All in all, Lumon will deliver over 4.3 kilometers of Lumon products for the objects.

Vancouver councillors request staff review of retractable balcony glass systems

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Lumon, Zoning

During the hearing, Vancouver City Councillors heard from planners, homeowners and Lumon representatives regarding the benefits of retractable balcony glass systems.

Key Points: 
  • During the hearing, Vancouver City Councillors heard from planners, homeowners and Lumon representatives regarding the benefits of retractable balcony glass systems.
  • At the conclusion of the hearing, councillors voted unanimously to ask planning staff to report back on potential zoning amendments or regulatory changes related to retractable balcony glass systems.
  • Lumon, a Finnish company, has developed a frameless retractable balcony glass panel system that provides weather protection when needed, without fully enclosing a balcony.
  • The decision to allow retractable balcony glass would further contribute to the citys goals of becoming one of the worlds most livable and sustainable cities.