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The GGF is delighted to announce that RegaLead and Jackloc have signed up to join the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2018

Both are high quality companies and are welcome additions to the UK Pavilion.

Regalead are Europe’s leading colour experts and paint manufacturers for the glass and glazing industry. Their ColorSpray range includes products for glass, PVC-U and GRP, and through their innovative ColorLab they have matched more than 10,000 colours for their customers. All their paints are manufactured in the UK at their Kent production facility.

Guy Hubble, Joint Managing Director, RegaLead commented: “We’re proud to be part of the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2018. Europe is an important market for RegaLead and we’ve exhibited at Fensterbau before, but it’ll be a pleasure to join the best of the UK window industry in the Pavilion as we showcase our cutting edge ColorSpray Aqua glass and PVC-U paint technology. We’re looking forward to being part of it.”

Jackloc are the Queen’s Award-winning original cable restrictor specialists. Their full range of universal window and door restrictors safeguard thousands of lives every day worldwide, by dramatically reducing the risk of falls from windows. Jacklocs can be found across the world in both residential and commercial applications including hotels, hospitals and in education.

Emma Wells, Jackloc Company Director, commented: “We are delighted to be bringing our range of British-made restrictors to Fensterbau as part of the UK Pavilion. As we celebrate 15 years of improving safety, the UK Pavilion provides a great opportunity to grow our brand in more international markets and reach out to new customers and distributors. We will be showcasing the complete Jackloc range which has set the benchmark for window safety worldwide, and carries a fifteen year irrefutable track record of absolutely no fatalities – a claim no other cable-based window restrictor can make.”

James Lee, GGF Director of Group Marketing, added: “We are delighted to welcome both Regalead and Jackloc on board. Both companies have great products and reputations in the industry. They will certainly add even more quality to the excellent range of products on show on the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau.”

Fensterbau Frontale 2018 takes place in Nuremberg on 21-24 March and reflects the worldwide innovations in windows, doors and facades. Architects, carpenters, window and facade manufacturers, and the specialist trade will update on the latest profile systems, glass in architecture, fixing equipment, hardware, safety equipment, machines, installations and many more products.

In 2016, the GGF set up and organised the UK Pavilion within the Fensterbau Frontale exhibition. For 2018, the GGF has more than doubled the size of the Pavilion with 200m² reserved to provide a designated area for 12 British companies to co-exhibit and reach a huge international market in excess of 110,000 trade visitors.

If you intend the visit Fensterbau Frontale in March, the UK Pavilion is in Hall 4A stand number 305. Feel free to visit the UK Pavilion to meet the 12 UK companies exhibiting.

To find out more about Fensterbau Frontale please visit https://www.frontale.de/en

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The UK Pavilion at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2018, hosted by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) will have five new co-exhibitors joining the six original companies at the world’s largest international trade fair for the window industry

In 2016, the GGF set up and organised the UK Pavilion within the FENSTERBAU FRONTALE exhibition. For 2018, the GGF has more than doubled the size of the Pavilion with 200m² reserved to provide a designated area for 12 British companies to co-exhibit and reach a huge international market in excess of 100,000 trade visitors.

FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2018 takes place in Nuremberg on 21-24 March and reflects the worldwide innovations in windows, doors and facades. Architects, carpenters, window and facade manufacturers, and the specialist trade will update on the latest profile systems, glass in architecture, fixing equipment, hardware, safety equipment, machines, installations and many more products.

The five new co-exhibitors who have signed up to be part of the UK Pavilion include:

• Hoppe (UK)
• Made for Trade
• Reddiplex
• Roseview Windows
• Window Ware

James Lee, GGF Director of Group Marketing commented on the increased size of the UK Pavilion:

“We are delighted to welcome the five new co-exhibitors on board. We received a lot of interest after the event in 2016 so planned for a greater presence in 2018. Each of the five “new” companies joining us, will add more to the UK Pavilion with a greater range of products and demonstrations on show.”    

Richard Bryant, Commercial Director of Window Ware added:

“Window Ware is delighted to bring its unbeatable broad range of top-brand hardware and friendly, first-class service to Fensterbau 2018. As a leading UK distributor with over 30 years’ experience of successfully supplying quality hardware, tools and consumables to fuel fabricator production lines and keep Trade Counter shelves stocked, we believe we have lots to offer visitors to the UK Pavilion.”

On joining the UK Pavilion, Andrew Matthews, Head of Sales, Hoppe UK commented:

“Being part of the HOPPE Group the best of our product range will be showcased on the Group stand. However Hoppe (UK) as a market leader in door and window hardware is delighted to be part of the UK Pavilion to meet potential clients wanting to develop their business in the UK. As a member of HOPPE Group, HOPPE (UK) benefits from over 60 years’ experience in architectural hardware and with our presence in two areas of Fensterbau we aim to show our high quality products to greater effect.”

Reddiplex Limited is British company at the forefront of their sector as a manufacturer of bespoke plastic and rubber extrusion since 1969. On joining the UK Pavilion, Charlotte Dovey, Marketing Manager commented:

“The UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale is a perfect platform to show Reddiplex’s extensive capabilities. With our multi-lingual sales team we work on international bespoke extrusion projects across multiple market sectors including glass facades, windows, doors, conservatories and glass partitions. We are very much looking forward to Fensterbau.”    

Roseview Windows is the UK’s leading sash window manufacturer. Established in 1977, they were the first UK company to manufacture uPVC sash windows for the double-glazing trade in 1985. Willie Kerr, Managing Director outline his plans as part of the UK Pavilion.

“The UK Pavilion and Fensterbau gives us a great opportunity showcase our high quality products and impart our expert knowledge and unparalleled experience of vertical sliders to an international audience. We are delighted to be part of the show.”

Made for Trade is one of the UK’s leading fabrication companies applying their precision engineering and manufacturing philosophy to Bi-folding doors, Conservatory roofs and also to their in-house designed system the Korniche aluminium Roof Lantern.

Chris Wann, Business Manager commented:

 “We are really looking forward to exhibiting on the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau where our team will be demonstrating the many innovations provided by the Korniche product. Visitors to the Pavilion will see the fastest install on the market as the Korniche is literally built in minutes on the stand.” 

On the UK Pavilion, participating companies will hold product promotions, demonstrations, videos and presentations as well as taking advantage of multiple networking opportunities. The GGF will also soon be revealing the plans for a special party held on the Pavilion during the show in the form of a British Reception.

James Lee concluded:

“We now have 11 co-exhibitors signed up for the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau 2018 and the plans are gathering real momentum. With more companies, products, demonstrations and presentations it promises to be an amazing show for all our co-exhibitors and those visiting the UK Pavilion.”

If you are interested in co-exhibiting or visiting the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale in 2018, then please contact the GGF at marketing@ggf.org.uk

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The GGF is pleased to announce that Between Glass Blinds (BGB) has joined the GGF

Between Glass Blinds is a leading manufacturer of double-glazed units complete with fully integrated Venetian and pleated blinds hermetically sealed between two panes of glass. Both stylish and contemporary in appearance, easy to maintain with the blinds contained within the sealed unit safe from dust and dirt BGB units are the ideal shading and privacy glazing solution.

Ideal for bi-folding and sliding doors where other types of blind and curtain are not practical or achievable, BGB units can also be utilised in conservatories, office partitioning, observation areas in hospitals, schools, prisons and other public buildings – a truly versatile, user-friendly and discreet double-glazed integral blind system suitable for installation both internally and externally.

John Nerden, Between Glass Blinds Director commented, “We are delighted to join the GGF and look forward to the networking and building our contacts as well as being more involved in the GGF groups such as the Window and Door Group and Conservatory Association.”

Shaun McAllister, GGF Managing Director commented, “We are delighted that Between Glass Blinds has joined the Federation. Not only are they a highly respected company in their sector, but their joining expands the GGF’s scope of sectors within the industry.”

BGB units are available with an operating system designed to suit every environment. The BGB range includes a cordless manually-controlled unit operated via a smooth user-friendly sliding magnet, as well as motorised units which can be controlled via programmable infra-red or radio frequency remote units or work as part of a fully automated smart home system.

All BGB systems are available in a wide range of colours as well as a full range of glazing options including solar control, noise reduction and fire resistance. BGB is the ideal solution for small, medium or large scale privacy and shading needs within Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education and office environments. They allow an open plan feel to be achieved whilst still ensuring shade and privacy are still possible when needed.

For further information on Between Glass Blinds please visit betweenglassblinds.co.uk/home/about-us/

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The GGF was cautiously optimistic in response to housebuilding announcements made at the 2017 Budget

Despite the Government’s focus on housebuilding, the GGF believes more action is needed to ensure the UK meets the target of building 300,000 homes per year. The GGF was also disappointed the Budget contained no measures to increase the energy efficiency of the UK’s homes, some of the worst performing in Europe.

Housebuilding programmes

Governments of all colours have proposed speeding up the planning process and unlocking public sector land, but the UK’s housebuilding rate has remained well below target over the last decade. Therefore, the GGF does not expect to see a sudden surge in housebuilding, particularly at a time when confidence in the construction sector in the year ahead dropped to its lowest level since December 2012*.

Of note to GGF Members, the Chancellor announced:

• £44bn over five years in capital funding to support housing market and deliver 300,000 homes per year by mid 2020s, including:
  • £630m small sites fund to support the delivery of 40,000 homes
  • £2.7bn to double Housing Infrastructure Fund
  • £1.1bn for unlocking strategic sites
  • £400m more for estate regeneration and £8bn of new financial guarantees to support private housebuilding

The lack of a ‘Whole House Approach’

All housebuilding programmes should be centred on a ‘Whole House Approach’ to ensure new and existing homes are energy efficient and can keep people warm during winter. The GGF was disappointed the Government failed to include measures to ensure housing stock is energy efficient. In order to keep carbon emissions lower, tackle fuel poverty and help reduce energy bills*, the GGF will urge the Government to provide investment in energy efficient glass and glazing products for families and businesses across the country.

GGF Group Chief Executive, Phil Pluck commented:

“While we welcome the Government’s drive to build 300,000 homes per year, there is some way to go before we realise this objective. Our Members are integral to the construction industry, and we will continue to work with Government so they fully appreciate the existing barriers to building more homes.”

“Further, we are disappointed the Government did not provide additional funding for energy efficient measures in the UK’s domestic and non-domestic housing stock. It is vital the poor performance of the UK housing stock is urgently improved. The Chancellor announced crackdowns on diesel vehicles, but must also recognise the contribution that energy efficient buildings can make to reducing carbon emissions”.

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