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Archives for June 2015

Kommerling to exhibit full range of products at Vitrum 2015

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As the desire grows for more and more glass to be used in the construction and interiors of many 21st century buildings, Kommerling’s expertise and knowledge enables the company to provide a comprehensive range of fully compatible products to meet any glazing requirement. Phil Turley, Business Manager, Glass Products said; “There is no doubt that this is an exciting time to be involved in the glass and glazing sector which provides us with unparralleled opportunities. Architects may have the vision but it is organisations such as ours that have the knowledge and expertise to help make these designs a reality.”
Also on the stand will be the latest offerings from the company’s established range of products for the Direct Glazing market and general IG sealants.

Background
Koemmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH is a leading international manufacturer of high-quality adhesives and sealants. Its European headquarters and extensive research and development facilities are in Pirmasens, Germany and it has a network of subsidiaries, sales offices and sales partners, in more than 80 different countries. Members of the group have over 110 years experience of the development of adhesives and sealants. In particular the company has established itself as an innovative market leader in provision of Polysulfide, Polyurethane, Silicone and Polyisobutylene sealants for the insulating glass, photovoltaic, and automotive industries. Koemmerling Chemische Fabrik has been awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification.

For more information visit www.kommerlinguk.com
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GGF SHOP – NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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The GGF has launched a new online bookshop to increase the readership of the GGF library by offering shoppers a new online space to order printed copies of GGF publications.

The GGF Shop contains a comprehensive range of technical, health and safety and consumer publications to help companies and individuals throughout the industry work to the highest standards.

The new retail web site aims to deliver printed copies of GGF information not only to GGF Members but also to a much wider construction industry audience of architects, specifiers, designers, builders and building managers.

                                                                                           Covering the full range of GGF titles, the GGF Shop is split into 10 product areas that include all the GGF’s Technical Data Sheets, Practice Guides, Consumer leaflets and Health and Safety publications.

The site also offers the GGF’s suite of consumer leaflets, providing guidance on the GGF’s consumer protection and the GGF Conciliation Scheme, as well as independent advice aimed to increase homeowners’ confidence when buying and installing glass and glazing. 

To browse products, create an account and order today please visit; https://shop.ggfmembers.com/

How the GGF Shop works

  • Easy to purchase any hard copy publication anytime, so when the GGF is closed outside working hours, you can still order direct from the GGF Shop
  • Easy to browse with front cover images and comprehensive descriptions of every publication to help you find the right publication for your business
  • Guaranteed delivery within 14 days of order
  • Direct links from the Shop to the GGF publications downloads
  • GGF Members enjoy an average of 75% savings off the non-members retail price for printed copies
  • Exclusive special cost price rates for Members ordering over 1000 printed copies

The GGF Shop is an online space where visitors can explore the GGF library and purchase hard printed copies but online shoppers can also still freely download electronic copies of some GGF documents that are already in the public domain, by visiting the GGF Website publications section.

All GGF Members can still download every publication absolutely free from the Members Area of the GGF Website. 

Giles Willson, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs commented, “The GGF Shop is an excellent way to access the GGF publications and will help Members and Non-Members get the information they need to help them do their jobs. It will also be useful for many others in the broader construction industry such as architects and specifiers to gain access to our technical content.” 

James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications added, “I am pleased to see the launch of this new retail web site. It will provide a much better service for companies wanting printed copies of the GGF publications for their customers and employees. Of course, for instant access to all GGF publications, Members will still be able to download our entire catalogue completely free of charge from the Members Area of the GGF website.”

GGF President Brian Baker officially opened the GGF Shop and commented, “It is a pleasure to open the online shop! I am sure it will be a welcome addition for GGF Members and all in the wider industry.”

To browse products, create an account and order today please visit; https://shop.ggfmembers.com/

 

GGF SIGNS UP TO THE FIT SHOW 2016

Events, News |

With FIT Show (Fabricator Installer Trade Show) 2016 just over 10 months away, the GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation) Group is delighted to have secured its presence for the third successive show scheduled for 10-14 April 2016 at Telford International Centre.

At FIT 2016 (the UK’s largest window industry event) the GGF Group has committed to a support package that includes; technical presentations in the seminar programme, FENSA sponsorship of the Master Fitter Challenge and a perimeter stand space in Hall 3 which will promote all the brands within the GGF Group including not just the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) but also its subsidiary companies, FENSA, BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council), GGF Training and GGFi.

James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications commented, “The GGF Group is delighted to once again support The FIT Show. The great thing about The FIT Show is that it really brings the industry together like no other event in the UK. We are also pleased that FENSA, the leading competent persons’ scheme in the industry, will once again be the headline sponsor for the Master Fitter Challenge. We have no doubts that FIT Show 2016 will be every bit as successful as the previous two exhibitions.” 

Paul Godwin, FIT Show Managing Director added, “As the main representative body for the UK glass and glazing industry it would be unthinkable for The FIT Show to take place without the GGF Group working with us and being part of the event. The GGF Group being there and being a fundamental part of our seminar programme, which next year will address all the key industry issues, no doubt gives our visitors great confidence. The FIT Show team is delighted that GGF Group has confirmed its presence so early in the run up to the 2016 event and also that FENSA has once more agreed to sponsor the Master Fitter Challenge, a competition that is unique to The FIT Show and the industry. It promises to be a great show in 2016.”

To find out more about The FIT Show please visit www.fitshow.co.uk

GGF SUPPORTS THE BUILD SHOW

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The GGF is supporting The Build Show as part of UK Construction Week, with technical seminars and support plus a special offer for GGF Members exhibiting at the show.

As part of UK Construction Week, The Build Show at the NEC Birmingham on 6-8 October promises to be the UK’s most significant event in construction in decades with wide ranging programmes of seminars and site zones covering all aspects of the construction industry.

One of the show’s main aims is to explore the key issues and engage with notable industry leaders and organisations to address policy issues, develop skills and personal development, and seek out, recognise and reward talent and ability. The GGF has offered to provide speakers for this show feature.

 

                                                                                                        Also at the Show, the GGF will be contributing to the technical seminar programme and will be available to help Members with any technical queries.

Within the GGF partnership agreement with show organisers, Media 10, all GGF Members also have access to an exclusive GGF Members Special Offer – that will save those exhibiting hundreds of pounds, as they take the opportunity to raise their profiles to a large audience of key decision makers, buyers and suppliers across the construction industry.

James Lee, GGF Head of Group Marketing and Communications commented, “This promises to be one of the biggest events of the year for all in the construction industry. We are delighted to be involved, to promote the GGF and to help our Members reach a wider industry audience.”

For more information on The Build Show and UK Construction Week please visit;

https://www.ukconstructionweek.com/build-show

To apply to become a GGF Member please visit https://www.ggf.org.uk/join

 

GGF JOINS INDUSTRY BODIES TO FORM NEW LOBBYING GROUP

Legislation, News, Politics |

The founder Members of the Group are;

                                                                                                    The Group was formed to combine knowledge and expertise to create a collective and united voice on the key issues affecting the industry and the companies within the supply chain.

Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs commented, “It’s extremely positive that we now have this joint Group set up to support key campaigns to try and influence and possibly change policy to help companies in the industry supply chain.”

Dave Dalton, Chief Executive of British Glass added, “I am pleased to see the industry coming together to make our voice stronger and unified in the political arena.”

Dave Cox, President of the European Window Film Association said, “The industry can only benefit from this new group and I am sure that more support from other trade bodies will be forthcoming, to enhance the Group and its campaigns even further.”

The Glazing Supply Chain Group’s main objective are;

  • To represent the supply chain in the glazing industry and act as the collective “voice of the industry” to Government (local, national and European) and related organisations post and pre-election 2015.
  • To promote the benefits of energy efficient glass and glazing and highlight the environmental advantages to key Government departments.
  • To increase awareness of the Group in the construction industry and in the political arenas.
  • To increase the size of the Group and involve (unite) more trade bodies who share the Group’s core messages and who will endorse the Group’s activities for the good/benefit of the industry.
  • To maintain a non-commercial, independent, clear and progressive messages on behalf of the Glazing Supply Chain.

The Group’s first completed project is the National Energy Foundation (NEF) independent research report on the energy efficiency of windows/glazing and their contribution to the overall energy saving and reduction in carbon emissions from buildings in the UK.

The study was commissioned by the Group to identify:

  1. How much energy can be saved if more existing domestic and non-domestic buildings in the UK install the most energy efficient commercially available glazing and associated technologies.
  2. How can the uptake of energy efficient glazing and energy efficient glazing technologies be encouraged and incentivised. What barriers exist? What actions and messages are there for the policy makers and the glazing supply chain”

The completed report, entitled “Glazing in Buildings – reducing energy use” is available for download on the Group’s new website; https://www.glazingsupplychaingroup.org.uk/

For more information on the Glazing Supply Chain Group or if you would like to attend a future meeting, please contact enquiries@glazingsupplychaingroup.org.uk

 

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