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Archives for November 2015

GGF GROUP FORMS NEW INSPECTIONS COMPANY

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Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive, a RISA Ltd Director commented:  “This substantial investment by the GGF Group in this new business presents an extremely exciting opportunity.  There will be benefits to window and door installers because of better control of inspections costs in the coming years which should keep future price increases at a minimum. Installers will see no change in the FENSA inspections and processes and most will have the same inspector as currently.”

“We expect RISA Ltd will quickly become a major contributor to the whole GGF Group,” adds Rees.

RISA Ltd will be based in the GGF Group building in London SE1.

 

GGF APPOINTS NEW HEALTH, SAFETY AND FACILITIES MANAGER

Health, Safety and Environment, Membership News, News |

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Pinnington as Health & Safety and Facilities Manager.

With over 18 years’ experience working within the charity, energy and transport sectors, Phil has a been successful in developing and implementing Health and Safety strategies within diverse organisations to nurture positive perspectives on Health and Safety

In addition to his experience, Phil holds qualifications from NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health), British Safety Council, IOSH (Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, and BSI (British Standards Institute).  

On Phil’s appointment Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director commented “I am delighted that Phil has joined the Federation as our new Health, Safety and Facilities Manager. With his solid experience, qualifications and skills, I am sure he will bring a huge amount to this very important role within the GGF.”

Phil’s remit will include working on consolidating the expertise within the GGF Health and Safety Committee, growing the subscription to GLASS Charter, developing the GGF’s library of Health and Safety publications and working in partnership with HSE (Health and Safety Executive) on industry issues.  

On his new position, Phil commented “I am excited to have joined the GGF and look forward to combining my practical approach to health and safety and broad experience to support GGF Members.” 

GGF APPOINTS NEW REGIONAL EXECUTIVE

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The GGF recently appointed Ian Young to the Federation as the new Regional Executive for GGF Ireland Region.

Ian joins the Federation bringing a wealth of experience about the Irish glazing market having worked for many years for Turkington Windows and Conservatories and more recently for Polyframe. His understanding of the region and the market will help to invigorate the Region for the benefit of the glazing sector and the Federation.

Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director commented; “We have been looking for a regional executive for Ireland for a while and with Ian’s skills and broad experience I have no doubt we have made an excellent addition to the GGF team. Ian’s remit will be to look after Members in the region and to actively recruit and promote the GGF to Irish companies not yet in Membership.”

Ian commented “I am delighted to be given this opportunity to work for the Glass and Glazing Federation in Ireland. I look forward to working with the members to maximise their benefits of membership and to communicate to potential members how being a member can give them many competitive advantages in the market. I aim, with the help of my new colleagues at the Federation, to create a strong GGF presence in Ireland that will benefit Member Companies, the wider industry and homeowners.”

To find out more, including upcoming meeting dates, in the Ireland Region via the GGF website www.ggf.org.uk  or contact Ian Young, iyoung@ggf.org.uk

 

GGF CONGRATULATES NHIC AWARD WINNERS

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The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) awards luncheon took place on Thursday 12th November, in the Gladstone Library, One Whitehall Place.

Sponsors of this year’s awards include Glass & Glazing Federation, British Gas, National Federation of Roofing Contractors, Gas Safety Trust, QANW and Schueco UK.  The awards are also supported by the European Water Label and Competent Roofer.

The Glass and Glazing Federation extends congratulations to the winner of our sponsored category, Best Home Improvement Glazing Project, IQ Glass.

IQ Glass is a commercial glazing company, working in highly technical façade and structural glazing projects to a large residential glazing company working on some of the largest and most complex structural glazing projects within the UK and beyond.

With knowledge and experience in structural glass assemblies IQ also offer a full range of contemporary framing solutions to compliment these frameless installations, from sliding doors, flush glazed windows and doors and slim framed aluminium casement solutions.

Congratulations are also in order for GGF Members, SEHBAC, who claimed runner up in the Best Glazing Project category, and won Best Home Improvement Project with a Community Benefit award.

 

GGF PLEASED WITH EMEX PARTICIPATION

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The GGF was pleased to reach a wider audience by participating at EMEX 2015 (Energy Managers Exhibition) at London Excel on 11th and 12th of November.

The show which is run by the Energy Managers Association is an annual fixture for energy and facilities managers across different sectors to gain and exchange key information and ideas on energy efficiency.

As well as exhibiting at the show with an information stand the GGF also presented the benefits of energy efficient glazing and window film.

Dave Cox, Chairman of the European Window Film Association and 3M European Channel Manager presented on the energy efficient advantages of Window Film while Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director provided an overview of the GGF and how energy efficient glazing is a must for existing new buildings. In addition the GGF produced a “Buyer’s Guide to Energy Efficient Glass and Glazing Products” specifically for the EMEX Show. The guide will now be available for download on the EMEX website https://www.emexlondon.com/.

Giles Willson commented, “It is important for the GGF to share its expertise to new audiences wherever we can as part of our broad education strategy. I’d like to thank Lord Redesdale and the Energy Managers Association for the invitation and I look forward to working together on the development of the new Buyers Guide.”

The presentation and guide are also available for download from the Members’ Area of the GGF website under publications in the energy efficiency section.  https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications

 

GGF Welcomes 4 New Members

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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) welcomed four companies into Membership at the Joint Conservatory Association and Window and Door Group Meeting at Solihull on 29th October.

The new Members are:

AluK – https://www.aluk.co.uk/
AluK is a leader in the design and manufacture of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems based in Newport, Wales.

Rodda and Hocking – www.conservatoriesincornwall.com
Rodda and Hocking are leading suppliers and installers of windows, doors, conservatories and orangeries in Cornwall and throughout the south west.

Regalead – www.regalead.co.uk
Operating from Manchester, Regalead is a market leader in decorative glass components and supplies to the window, door, glass processing and kitchen furniture industries worldwide.

Profine UK – www.profine-group.com
Profine UK, a member of the international Profine Group, is a Lichfield-based company that produces PVC profiles for windows and residential doors, shutter systems and PVC sheets under the Kommerling brand.

Brian McDonald, Commercial Manager at Profine UK, commented: “We are pleased to join the GGF as it is the voice of the glass and glazing industry in the UK. The Profine Group look forward to working with the organisation to the benefit of the fenestration industry.”

The GGF’s Director of Home Improvement, Brian Smith, extended a warm welcome to the new Members, commenting:

“More and more companies are joining the GGF because of our experience, credibility and unrivalled technical expertise, and we are delighted to welcome AluK, Rodda and Hocking, Regalead and Profine UK into Membership”

If you are interested in joining the industry’s leading trade body, why not contact us and find out how being a Member could benefit your business. Visit https://www.ggf.org.uk/join

 

GGF Updated Models Terms & Conditions of Contract

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The GGF has updated the Model Terms and Conditions of Contract previously released in May taking into regard the recent Consumer Rights Act 2015.

The GGF has updated the Model Terms and Conditions of Contract taking into account the requirements of the EU ADR Directive 2015. These are available to Members to download free of charge form the Members section of the GGF website.

For non-GGF members, these are available to purchase here: https://shop.ggfmembers.com/model-contracts/, along with the existing Guidance on implementation of the EU Consumer Rights Directive, which explains the details of the Consumer Contracts Regulations implemented in 2014.

The GGF will shortly be publishing an article on the main changes brought about by the Consumer Rights Act 2015 which affect the glazing industry.

 

Thermoseal Group Offers a First Rate Service and Technical Excellence

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Leading UK warm edge spacer bar manufacturer Thermoseal Group, received high acclaim from its customers in its 2015 customer survey, the majority which gave the Group a 100% rating for overall customer experience.

Top marks were also given for many important aspects of customer service such as ‘Technical Service’, ‘Speed we deliver correct goods,’ ‘Knowledge of area sales manager’ and ‘Pleasantness of staff.’ Marketing Manager Samantha Hill comments: “We were particularly delighted that the vast majority of customers gave us a score of 100% for the Group’s technical advice service, demonstrating the high level of expertise that we have through our 35-plus years in the industry and the many very experienced members of staff that we have on board. We have also invested millions in our innovation centre to ensure that we understand the science behind insulated glass, so the fact that our technical expertise is recognised by our customers is very reassuring. Many members of our team were also praised individually by customers in the comments sections of the survey. “We have put a great deal of time and consideration into developing what we believe to be an excellent service, so we’re very pleased the recent results show our customers feel the same. Past surveys have been instrumental in helping to successfully develop our service, by both highlighting our strengths and areas for improvement. We have a Customer Relationship Management System in place which allows us to share information across our branches with the aim of offering a seamless service. We have also implemented a bar coding system to improve the accuracy of order processing, brought much of the manufacturing of products in-house to control quality, increased our warehouse space and purchased new racking to maximise storage capacity. We can now track our manufactured products from raw material through to delivery of finished goods. We have also increased the number of vehicles in our fleet to improve delivery times and reliability. “Thermoseal Group has always viewed customers’ opinions as a vital consideration for future growth of the business so also includes a range of questions within its customer survey that help to gain an insight into some aspects of the warm edge market. Gaining insight is with the view of developing the Group’s highest performance, passive house approved Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacer ranges. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to complete the survey. We welcome all the comments we have received which will help us to continually improve our service, and are delighted in the overall positive nature of the results. Thank you.”

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