Archives for April 2019

The GGF is pleased to announce that it will be supporting The Conservatory and Orangery Awards organised by Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) magazine. 

All companies operating in the sector are encouraged to enter these new awards which have captured the interest of many in the industry. The entry deadline is Friday 26^th July. 

The GGF is not only promoting the awards but will also be involved in the judging process. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 30th October 2019, at the inaugural Conservatory & Orangery Awards at The Midland Hotel, located in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.
The impressive building stands proud in the heart of Manchester’s city centre, and over the course of its 100 year history, the hotel has played host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and rock stars.

Luke Wood, Editor of GGP commented, The Conservatory & Orangery market has come a long way since the stereotypical ‘white box’ with poly-carbonate roof. Today, homeowners are presented with a stunning array of products and services, from orangeries to solid roofs, dynamic glass to stylish lanterns. The Conservatory & Orangery Awards have been launched to recognise the innovation, talent and skill that has been the driving force behind this transformation in the sector.”

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs added, “We are delighted to be involved with the Conservatory and Orangery Awards. The GGF’s Conservatory Association is a unique specialist group within the GGF and they are very keen to support these awards which should give the entire sector a great boost.”

The event starts at 11.30am and the ceremony includes a drinks reception, 3-course lunch and half a bottle of wine per person.

Ticket Prices 

Table of 10 – £1,900
Large table of 12 – £2,280 (very limited availability)
Individual place – £295

Prices quoted exclude VAT

Timetable:

Dress code: Business attire

To find out more on how to enter and/or to book your tickets please visit the website https://www.conservatoryorangeryawards.co.uk/

Glass performance days (GPD) Finland 2019

Workshops June 25-26

Conference and exhibition June 26-28

The Glass Performance Days (GPD) held in Tampere, Finland from 25-28 June has released the final programme of events and urges all those in glass processing or manufacturing to book their places.   

With over 180 presentations given via workshops, conference sessions and the step-change program, attendees are in for a real treat!
Presentations in the opening ceremony will be graced by the following distinguished professionals

• Mr. Stefan – Blach, Studio Libeskind
• Mike Pilliod – Director, Tesla
• Dr. Sener – Oktik, CTO SISECAM

The link provided below will take you to the online program where, by scrolling up and down the page, you will be able to see and access content of the different activities of the event.

To access the program, click the following link: GPD Finland 2019 Final Program and Timetable.

Here are some tips to help you browse the program:

• Top menu
  • by clicking on any item of the top menu, you will automatically be directed to the specific page of the activity. You can also easily scroll up-and down to access all the items listed on the top menu
• ‘Register now’ button
  • takes you directly to the registration platform

• ‘Program Timetable’ button
  • refers to the section of the final program where you can see the date of sessions and the time each speaker will present
  • You can also download a printable PDF version of the timetable by clicking the ‘Download PDF -Version’ link.
• Conference Sessions section
  • each session listed on this page has a linked to the web-page where you can see a list of all the presentations and the abstracts to be given in the session.
• Workshops, Step-Change, the Exhibition and networking activities sections have more info via provided links

For more information on GPD Finland please visit: https://gpd.fi/events/gpd-finland-2019/

It was a memorable and enjoyable occasion as the good and the great of the glass and glazing industry attended the GGF’s President’s Reception on the 26^TH March at Blackfriars in London.

GGF Members from over 20 different sectors within the glass and glazing industry were joined by GGF senior management and guests from the fields of politics, IT, media and related trade bodies to enjoy an evening of networking and presentations from John Agnew GGF President and Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive.

The event had added sparkle, when Peter Roden, Chairman and Owner of Mitchell Glass received a prestigious award for Outstanding Service to the Industry. 
Peter was the first Chair of GGF Scotland and was at one time a Member of both the GGF and the Scottish Glass Association before they merged in 1996. 
On receiving his award Peter said, “It’s been an amazing day. I am truly honoured and humbled and I’d like to thank the GGF and everyone for making it so special.”

It was indeed a special day for both Peter and his wife Susan who had come down from the Scottish borders to attend the GGF Offices where they were treated to a tour of the GGF historic timeline of the glass and glazing industry which is displayed around the walls of the GGF Members’ Area. During their visit, Peter was photographed wearing the 90 year old Scottish Glass Merchants and Suppliers Association President’s Chain of Office which was worn by Susan’s father when he was President of the association in 1992. 

It was then off to the GGF President’s Reception at St Bride Foundation Institute, a unique Victorian venue in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral, where Members and guests enjoyed drinks and canapés in the grandiose surroundings.  
The President’s speech covered the GGF’s changes in the last few years and outlined the clear plans ahead for the GGF and its commercial subsidiary companies. 

During Kevin Buckley’s presentation, he highlighted the number of new companies (a record 65) that have come into the GGF in the last 12 months and how the upward trend in recruitment is continuing with 20 new Members joining the GGF in the first quarter of the year. Kevin also underlined how the GGF’s resources have increased in the last year and how the Federation’s functions are focused ensure Members reap the benefits. 

During his speech John Agnew reflected, “When I started in 1985 I had no plans to be anything at the GGF other than a contributing member to the Laminators and Tougheners group, but I was elected to Chairman of the Glazing Executive, then to the GGF Board and to the Presidency. This is my final year as President and it has truly been an honour and a privilege to have played a part in the history of the Federation. I thank the GGF Members and staff who have supported me throughout my tenure and all who have attended this great occasion.”