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4 Oct 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) announces it will be launching a GGF Apprenticeship Scheme from January 2022. This will help Member companies recruit, train and qualify apprentices.
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1 Oct 2021
At its annual Members’ Day, the GGF launched a Member-wide consultation on ‘Evolve – a framework for better business’.
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28 Sep 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) annual Members’ Day conference proved a great success. It featured an inspirational speech by Lord Andrew Stunell.
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17 Sep 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is looking forward to Members’ Day 2021. This virtual event for GGF Members will consist of nine webinar presentations and panel discussions, plus two open forums.
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10 Sep 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation’s Annual Report 2021 reports on the activity and performance of the Federation for the year ending 31st December 2020.
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7 Sep 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation announces the formation of the new GGF Aluminium Group for companies in the aluminium sector.
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6 Sep 2021
The GGF has reacted to the Government extension of the transition period for the end of recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain. It has been extended until 1st January 2023.
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6 Aug 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) issues key guidance for companies in the glass and glazing industry that import chemicals from the EU.
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4 Aug 2021
The GGF announces it is working with British Glass to research the impact glass and glazing has in making buildings more energy efficient and carbon reducing.
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20 Jul 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) launches new guidance document on product substitutions to help companies comply with regulations as the construction industry comes under greater scrutiny than ever before.
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19 Jul 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to cabinet ministers from three different Government departments urging the Government to resolve the looming crisis over product compliance, namely UKCA marking and CE marking.
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21 Jun 2021
The GGF announces the latest addition to its suite of health and safety publications with the revised and redesigned ‘Asbestos Cement; Soffits and Rainwater Goods Code of Practice’.
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15 Jun 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) announces the launch of a new online Health, Safety and Environment Hub. This will house all the health, safety and environment services and products the Federation delivers for Members and the industry.
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20 May 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) announces the launch of a new Technical Hub, housing all the technical services and products the Federation delivers, for its Members and the industry.
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10 May 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Group is pleased to announce strategic changes to its management structure.
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27 Apr 2021
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease nationwide, the GGF advises all companies to be cautious and still adhere to guidance.
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31 Mar 2021
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) announces the launch of its new Health and Safety Webinar Programme – these consist of a series of lunchtime webinars.
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29 Mar 2021
The GGF announces the launch of its new Digital Marketing Toolkit, which will help GGF Members promote their businesses using the latest digital technology.
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25 Mar 2021
The annual GGF Chairpersons’ Forum, featuring all the GGF’s technical groups, committees, regions and countries, took place via video conference on 18th March.
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18 Mar 2021
The GGF was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Byers, co-founder and managing director of GGF Members, Ritec International Limited.
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2 Mar 2021
The GGF has welcomed the Governments’ recent unveiling of their roadmaps to recovery, but remains cautious after many false starts to the recovery over the past year.
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24 Feb 2021
On Thursday 18 February, the GGF Document B Working Party held a Members-only Webinar on the GGF’s response to the Government ban of the use of Laminated Safety Glasses: Regulation 7/Statutory Instrument 1230.
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26 Jan 2021
The GGF has issued revised guidance for Home Improvement companies and sub-contractors operating in England during the current National Lockdown.
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18 Jan 2021
The GGF is urging all companies in the glass, glazing, fenestration and home improvement sectors, to follow the GGF and Government COVID Safe Guidance.
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13 Jan 2021
The GGF has announced that GGF Group Vice-President, Tony Smith of Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd (part of the NSG Group), has been elected as its new President.
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11 Nov 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is urging all companies and workers in the sector to make sure they not only stay safe, but also work safe during the latest lockdown.
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26 Oct 2020
At the recent GGF Members’ Week, an expert panel from industry and politics gathered to debate the impact of Brexit on the glazing sector.
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21 Oct 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members’ Week has been hailed a great success by members, guests and staff alike, as the Federation broke new ground to deliver the industry’s first major virtual event.
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14 Oct 2020
One of the highlights at the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members’ Week was the virtual Technical Forum.
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13 Oct 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Members’ Week featured a presentation on ‘The Economic Landscape’ by Professor Noble Francis, Economics Director of the Construction Products Association.
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7 Sep 2020
It is just over six weeks since the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) launched the ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ campaign to help rebuild consumer confidence; the results so far are extremely encouraging
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2 Sep 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced Professor Noble Francis, Economics Director for Construction Products Association (CPA), will present a webinar at Members’ Week on ‘The Economic Landscape’.
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28 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced a new partnership with Total Support Training, to introduce a substantial training resource for GGF Members and the wider industry.
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25 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced its traditional Members’ Day annual conference will now be a new online event – Members’ Week.
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24 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the Government to express its disappointment in the Green Homes Grant Scheme, which is due to be launched next month.
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18 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has welcomed the Government’s announcement confirming support for a new Talent Retention Scheme for the construction industry.
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12 Aug 2020
Following the Government’s announcement of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received several reports of rogue companies trying to scam homeowners.
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11 Aug 2020
Following the GGF’s recent communications to Government highlighting the poor timing of the Green Homes Grant Scheme, the industry’s leading trade body is continuing to crank up the pressure on the Government.
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10 Aug 2020
The GGF has launched a new campaign focusing on raising consumer confidence in the home improvement sector, due to the impact of COVID-19.
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7 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received many calls and emails from anxious Members regarding the Government’s new Green Homes Grant Scheme.
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6 Aug 2020
Following recent meetings with Government, the GGF recently heard from Government officials that there would be a major announcement regarding energy efficiency in the UK.
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5 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced the appointment of James MacPherson as Health, Safety and Environment Manager.
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4 Aug 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) paid tribute to Baroness Diana Maddock, who died on 26 June at her home in Berwick-upon Tweed, Northumberland, following a short illness.
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9 Jul 2020
The GGF recently attended the Government Work Stream on RMI (Repair Maintenance and Improvement) and raised several issues on behalf of GGF Members and the wider industry.
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6 Jul 2020
The GGF has recently been invited to attend two Government Work Streams for the Housing Working Group and the Repair Maintenance and Improvement Working Group respectively.
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1 Jul 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is fully supportive of the new home improvement forum set up recently by The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).
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29 Jun 2020
In May, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was first to launch comprehensive Installer and Homeowners’ Safe Guides for the industry.
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26 Jun 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Technical Team is continuing to update and add to its ‘best in industry’ publications.
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25 Jun 2020
New measures to help the construction industry boost building and return to work safely are set to be introduced soon, which the GGF has welcomed.
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23 Jun 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received some interesting statistics and comments indicating that 2020 could be a very good year for conservatory sales.
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17 Jun 2020
The GGF has written to the three Scottish Government departments, as well as a direct letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, asking for the current lockdown restrictions on home improvement companies to be eased.
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16 Jun 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is saddened to hear Everest Ltd, a founder member of the GGF and a regular contributor to GGF meetings for more than 40 years, has gone into pre-pack administration.
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9 Jun 2020
The GGF recently wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, requesting that the Job Retention Scheme was made more flexible to help companies who may only require furloughed workers to return on a part-time basis.
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4 Jun 2020
In the last few weeks, the GGF has observed further examples of misinformation around the COVID-19 situation and its impact on the home improvement sector.
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29 May 2020
The GGF has received plenty of queries on whether or not Showrooms can be re-opened, following the Government’s Guidance on working in people’s homes being released on 11 May.
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27 May 2020
As the Government is starting to rejuvenate the economy, the GGF calls on companies to adjust to the safety guidance and ensure all work is carried out as safely as possible.
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20 May 2020
Following the GGF’s ‘first to market’ launch of the Safe Guide for Homeowners during the COVID-19 Crisis, the Federation has now launched a complementary Safe Guide for Home Improvement Companies.
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13 May 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has reacted to the new Government guidance for tradespeople working in people’s homes, which has now changed for work being carried out in homes in England only.
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6 May 2020
After confusion in the Glass & Glazing industry around whether companies can work in domestic properties, the GGF has contacted Government with some questions.
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22 Apr 2020
The GGF has underlined its positions on several issues around the developing COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the glass and glazing industry, courtesy of a statement to GGF Members and the Industry, from MD John Agnew.
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16 Apr 2020
The GGF has received clarification on whether or not its Member companies should remain open for business, amidst the COVID-19 crisis and subsequent lockdown.
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15 Apr 2020
The GGF has formally written to The Chancellor of the Exchequer, highlighting the current cash flow crisis in the glass and glazing industry, caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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14 Apr 2020
To help GGF Members cope during the COVID-19 crisis, the federation has set up several platforms and communications channels under a new service, entitled ‘Business Continuity Support’.
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8 Apr 2020
The Board of the GGF Fund Ltd has taken the decision not to accept any deposit payments into the GGF Deposit Indemnity Fund from 1 April 2020
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24 Mar 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is lobbying the Government on behalf of its Members, on several issues around the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the industry.
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13 Mar 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced that it has agreed for the second successive year to headline sponsor Glazing Summit.
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6 Mar 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has launched a new consumer PR campaign, entitled ‘Think Glass’, to increase awareness of the lifestyle benefits of glass to homeowners.
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28 Feb 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) welcomed Mark Austin as the new GGF president at the President’s Reception, held at The Landmark Hotel in London.
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27 Feb 2020
The GGF will use existing communication channels to ensure companies receive accurate and expert guidance, to help them cope with the Brexit Transition period.
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19 Feb 2020
The FIT Show recently announced that it would be reverting the show back to a biennial format, a decision with the Glass and Glazing Federation is welcoming.
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19 Feb 2020
The GGF has announced FIT Events will be sponsoring an Afternoon Drinks Reception on the UK Pavilion (Hall 4A, Stand 305) at Fensterbau Frontale 2020 in Nuremberg.
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17 Feb 2020
The inaugural annual GGF Chairpersons’ Forum took place at the London-based AluK, on 4 February, with 31 Members in attendance.
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14 Feb 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced it has agreed a partnership with Northern Ireland’s leading qualified Research and Development (R&D) tax specialists, Amplifi Solutions.
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14 Feb 2020
The business improvement company, BSI, has officially joined the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF).
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13 Feb 2020
The GGF has announced that David Borland, GGF Senior Technical Officer has been appointed as Federation’s Regional Secretary for Northern Ireland and the ROI.
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13 Feb 2020
The GGF has announced Clearview magazine has agreed to be Media Sponsor for the GGF UK Pavilion at Nuremburg’s Fensterbau Frontale 2020 (18 – 21 March).
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12 Feb 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced it is looking for a Healthy, Safety and Environment Manager.
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24 Jan 2020
On 7 January, over 35 GGF Member companies met with the GGF Technical team to discuss the impact of the Government Future Homes Consultation proposals and to finalise the GGF’s response to the Consultation.
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20 Jan 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announce GQA Qualifications has become a Member of the Federation.
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3 Jan 2020
With the UK set to withdraw from the European Union this year, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) reveals how it is preparing for Brexit.
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2 Jan 2020
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that 2019 was the best year ever for GGF brand awareness.
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17 Dec 2019
The GGF has announced the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020 is now fully booked, with some of the UK glazing industry’s leading organisations co-exhibiting.
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9 Dec 2019
After more than 30 years of service, Steve Rice, Managing Director of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), will retire at the end of February 2020.
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1 Nov 2019
Following a recent £50,000 grant from Government to help companies through Brexit, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Brexit Readiness Campaign is now well underway.
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31 Oct 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and its commercial company FENSA have been shortlisted for several industry awards, as a landmark year for both brands draws to a close.
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24 Oct 2019
The GGF is pleased to announce it has received Government funding of up to £50,000 to help companies in the glass, glazing and fenestration industries, through and beyond Brexit.
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14 Oct 2019
The GGF annual Members’ Day conference held on 26 September at Hilton Olympia in Kensington, was hailed a great success by GGF senior staff, Members and Board directors.
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10 Oct 2019
At the recent GGF Members’ Day annual conference, GGF President, John Agnew, gave a spirited speech that clearly showed Members the Federation’s intentions going forward.
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9 Oct 2019
The GGF’s Networking Event in September proved both memorable and enjoyable as over 50 Members and guests visited the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill.
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8 Oct 2019
The GGF Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on 26th September in London and was well attended.
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11 Sep 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released its Annual Report 2019, reporting on the activity and performance of the Federation for the year ending 31 December 2018.
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3 Sep 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has comprehensively responded to three Government consultations related to fire safety.
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2 Sep 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has confirmed Peter Capelhorn will be a keynote speaker for this year’s Members’ Day, taking place on 26 September in Kensington, London.
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30 Aug 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation, as headline sponsor for the Glazing Summit, is now prepared for what promises to be an important and unique industry event.
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29 Aug 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that following its recent news of a management restructure, work is now well underway.
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28 Aug 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that it will again support the Construction Marketing Awards.
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30 Jul 2019
GGF has announced a management restructure to ensure the Federation maintains and builds on its position as the leading trade body in the industry.
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23 Jul 2019
Glass and Glazing Federation has announced a fresh approach ahead of the imminent Cabinet re-shuffle after Boris Johnson is elected the new Prime Minister.
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22 Jul 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation has issued a statement responding to the sixth year of Construction Products Regulations being the legal requirement in the UK.
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18 Jul 2019
The recent Glass Performance Days in Tampere proved insightful and enjoyable for the GGF and Members alike, with more than 1,000 worldwide delegates participating.
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28 Jun 2019
The GGF recently attended the British Energy Efficiency Federation’s Plenary at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Conference Centre in Westminster.
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26 Jun 2019
The recent FIREX International exhibition proved a great success for the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF).
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25 Jun 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced that Kevin Schofield, Editor of Politics Home, will host and present at the GGF’s Annual Members’ Day Conference.
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19 Jun 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced that it will be the headline sponsor of this year’s Glazing Summit, which is due to take place on 12th September.
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17 Jun 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced David Borland has joined the leading trade organisation as Technical Officer.
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7 Jun 2019
It was barely one hour into the FIT Show when Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive, provided visitors to his opening seminar with some food for thought…
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5 Jun 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is inviting interest from all companies in the window and door sectors to co-exhibit on the UK Pavilion at next year’s Fensterbau Frontale.
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4 Jun 2019
The GGF has reflected on an enjoyable FIT Show, which saw thousands of visitors attend the three-day show, spread across three halls, at Birmingham’s NEC from 21 – 23 May.
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24 May 2019
This year’s FIREX International returns to ExCeL London on 18 – 20 June, with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) set to be at the heart of it all.
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20 May 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced the launch of the newly revised Code of Practice for the Safe Handling, Transportation and Site Storage of Glass.
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15 May 2019
The GGF and its group of commercial subsidiaries are ready for a fantastic FIT Show at Birmingham’s NEC (21 – 23 May), with a range of promotions, prizes and presentations.
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10 May 2019
In April 2018, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) appointed Kevin Buckley as interim Group Chief Executive, with the appointment made permanent in October.
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8 May 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation’s Group Chief Executive, Kevin Buckley has announced he will open the Seminar Programme at this year’s FIT Show.
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7 May 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation had announced its annual Members’ Day will be held on Thursday 26 September at the Hilton Olympia in Kensington London.
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24 Apr 2019
Last month, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) technical team hosted a highly successful Architectural Glazing Conference in Dubai.
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24 Apr 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) will once again be hosting the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg, on 18 – 21 March 2020.
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15 Apr 2019
Last month saw Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) invite the owners of Mitchell Glass down to the GGF London offices for a day to remember.
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9 Apr 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced it is supporting the inaugural Conservatory and Orangery Awards organised by Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) magazine.
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3 Apr 2019
The good and the great of the industry enjoyed a memorable and enjoyable occasion at the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) President’s Reception on the 26th March at Blackfriars in London.
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22 Mar 2019
The main items from Chancellor Philip Hammond’s recent Spring Statement have been discussed by Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive, and Richard Hearn, Head of Membership and Training.
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20 Mar 2019
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Working at Height has recently published its report into serious injuries and fatalities of employees whilst working at height, with the GGF playing its part in the Consultation.
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19 Mar 2019
The GGF Regional Membership Team has been strengthened by the appointment of Noreen McNairney, who will be responsible for managing membership in Ireland as Regional Membership Manager.
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12 Mar 2019
The GGF has announced it has renewed its longstanding partnership with the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).
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8 Mar 2019
The GGF is looking forward to FIREX International (18 – 20 June 2019) at London ExCeL, where it will be exhibiting on stand number FX715.
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8 Mar 2019
The GGF’s consumer advice website MyGlazing.com recently hit a landmark one million page views.
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6 Mar 2019
GGF discusses the plans for this year’s President’s reception as John Agnew and Kevin Buckle both look forward to the event.
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22 Feb 2019
Having represented the industry at a recent Government meeting on a potential no deal Brexit, Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive, has issued a reflective statement.
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21 Feb 2019
Specialist glaziers and installers working with fire resistant glazing systems are encouraged to book their places on the GGF ‘Training the Industry’ programme.
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19 Feb 2019
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced this year’s President’s Reception will take place on Tuesday 26 March, at St Bride Foundation in Blackfriars, London.
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11 Feb 2019
The GGF have responded to a consultation by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) on behalf of the Glass and Glazing sector.
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25 Jan 2019
The GGF Group has announced the formation of two new departments in the areas of marketing and external affairs.
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25 Jan 2019
The GGF Group has announced the formation of two new departments in the areas of marketing and external affairs.
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24 Jan 2019
The GGF responded to the Migration Advisory Committee consultation, on behalf of the Glass and Glazing sector.
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24 Jan 2019
The GGF responded to the Migration Advisory Committee consultation, on behalf of the Glass and Glazing sector.
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23 Jan 2019
The GGF and its group of commercial subsidiaries are preparing for the FIT Show, with big plans to promote all six GGF group companies at the show.
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23 Jan 2019
The GGF and its group of commercial subsidiaries are preparing for the FIT Show, with big plans to promote all six GGF group companies at the show.
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30 Nov 2018
The GGF is sad to announce that one of its longest-serving members and greatest technical contributors, Dr Bernard Lowe, has retired after 58 years.
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30 Nov 2018
Staff, members and former colleagues of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) were saddened to hear of the passing of former employee, John Weir, on Saturday 17 November.
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26 Nov 2018
With Safeglaze going into administration, Kevin Buckley, Group Chief Executive of the GGF, has issued a statement to clarify that Safeglaze was not in any way connected to the GGF.
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22 Nov 2018
The GGF has announced the renewal of its partnership with GK Strategy to deliver its Group Political Strategy Committee campaigns.
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21 Nov 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) enjoyed a busy and productive exhibition at glasstec Dusseldorf, meeting with hundreds of industry contacts during the four day trade show.
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25 Oct 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation and its consumer website MyGlazing.com are finalists in three categories for the Construction Marketing Awards.
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25 Oct 2018
The GGF is currently in the midst of enjoying its appearance at the 25th Glasstec Trade Fair, being held in Dusseldorf right now, finishing this Friday.
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24 Oct 2018
GGF recently held a new quality mark training programme for installers and it proved a great success!
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15 Oct 2018
The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd has become the first ever GGF Member to achieve a Gold rating in the GGF GLASS Charter Merit Scheme.
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12 Oct 2018
The GGF has announce a newly joined Member of the Federation, Slimline Glazing Systems Ltd, has attained Bronze Level 2 in the GLASS Charter Merit Scheme.
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11 Oct 2018
At the recent GGF Members’ Day, Holdens-SupaSeal was the recipient a special award from GGF President, John Agnew, to mark its outstanding contribution to the industry.
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10 Oct 2018
After a successful week in the South West, FENSA is bringing its free and information-packed Roadshows to the North West of England in October and November.
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26 Sep 2018
FENSA is hitting the road this autumn, bringing its free, info-packed roadshows to FENSA installers across the South West and North West.
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25 Sep 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released its Annual Report 2018, reflecting on the activity and performance of the Federation for year ending 31 December 2017.
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24 Sep 2018
Almost 100 delegates attended the GGF’s recent Annual Members’ Day, held at The National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
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19 Sep 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced Kevin Buckley will become the permanent GGF Group Chief Executive.
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18 Sep 2018
FENSA has announced it has appointed CMDi – built environment brand specialists, to explore the ‘grey’ market.
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12 Sep 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has remembered Maurice Anders of T A Anders and Co Ltd, a founder Member of the Federation, who recently passed away.
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11 Sep 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that its newest member is Slimline Glazing & Aluminium Systems.
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10 Sep 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is expecting approximately 100 delegates to attend its Members’ Day, the Federation’s showcase event of the year.
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27 Jul 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Group is supporting the 44th National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Awards.
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25 Jul 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced it will be exhibiting at Glasstec, in Dusseldorf, on 23 – 26 October.
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24 Jul 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announce it will be sponsoring the G18 Awards once again, which will take place at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 30 November.
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4 Jul 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire-Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has announced the launch of an updated version of its fire-resistant glazing best practice guide.
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3 Jul 2018
The GGF Group has announced the appointment of Kevin Buckley as interim Chief Executive to take the Federation through its next phase of development.
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2 Jul 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced the appointment of Mark Austin, Marketing Director of Hazlemere Windows, as Vice-President.
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6 Jun 2018
With the FIREX show fast approaching, the GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) is preparing to raise awareness of the importance of fire-resistant glazing.
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5 Jun 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced its Members’ Day 2018 will take place on Wednesday 12th September at the National Conference Centre in Solihull.
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31 May 2018
The following is a statement from GGF President John Agnew, who has reflected on the past two years for the Federation, which has included a number of high profile departures.
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31 May 2018
GGFi, the dedicated insurance company for the glass and glazing industry, have recently revealed the majority of its claims made in the last 18 months were actioned successfully
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23 May 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is set to cover various aspects of fire glazing in a presentation on stand A475 at the FIREX show.
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22 May 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced the appointment of Maruf Ahmad as the Group Project Manager for all commercial companies within the group.
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15 May 2018
The GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) is raising its profile with an increased presence at the FIREX show (19 – 21 June at London Excel).
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14 May 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced its support for the GQA Qualifications “Building Our Skills in Fenestration” campaign.
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10 May 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and FENSA are exhibiting and presenting at the annual Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Symposium.
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10 May 2018
FENSA has announced the number of installations completed and self-certified by its installers is expected to hit 13 million in late May or early June.
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9 May 2018
Celebrations took place at FENSA’s London offices last month as the Competent Person Scheme hit its 16th anniversary.
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3 May 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has enjoyed a fine start to 2018, with an impressive 30 companies joining the Federation since the beginning of the year.
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2 May 2018
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that double glazing manufacturer, Between Glass Blinds (BGB), has joined the Federation.
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2 May 2018
With the General Data Protection Regulation due to become law on 25th May 2018, the GGF is hosting another workshop in June to provide further support.
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1 May 2018
It has been announced that Linda Wood, previously a PC Engineer, will join the GGF Group as Operations Director for Borough IT – the Group’s IT Company.
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13 Apr 2018
Group Chief Executive of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), Phil Pluck, has announced his departure effective from yesterday (12th April).
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29 Mar 2018
Fensterbau Frontale proved to be, as expected, a busy week for the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF).
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19 Mar 2018
The GGF is running a one-day GDPR Awareness Workshop this April in Birmingham, aimed at helping consumer-facing businesses and GGF members prepare for this incoming legislation.
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16 Mar 2018
The GGF has announced RegaLead are sponsoring the British Reception, ‘A Very British Afternoon G&T’, at the UK Pavilion at this year’s Fensterbau Frontale.
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15 Mar 2018
The eagerly anticipated Fensterbau Frontale is taking place on 21 – 24 March and the GGF are prepared for a phenomenally busy few days.
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30 Jan 2018
The GGF has announced two more high quality names that have been added to the already substantial list of companies at the UK Pavilion of this year’s Fensterbau Frontale.
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22 Jan 2018
The collapse of construction behemoth Carillion has led Phil Pluck, Group Chief Executive at the GGF, to raise concerns
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22 Dec 2017
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released two new versions of its security glazing leaflets, which are now free to download online, with printed copies available on the company’s shop.
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20 Dec 2017
The FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2018 is sure to feature a considerable UK presence; hosted by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), it will see a number of the country’s glazing industry’s highest profile organisations line up.
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19 Dec 2017
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has called for more flexibility for consumers and installers to help simplify and improve the Green Deal scheme in the future, following a recent consultation into its reform.
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18 Dec 2017
The Glass and Glazing Federation has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director and new Head of Membership and Training.
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14 Dec 2017
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has expressed feelings of cautious optimism following the housebuilding announcements made in the 2017 Autumn Budget.
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7 Dec 2017
MyGlazing.com’s ‘Window with a View’ competition, celebrating window views and energy efficient glazing, has gone the way of an incredible walkway in London’s Tower Bridge
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7 Dec 2017
Greg O’Donoghue received The GGF Lifetime Achievement Award at the G17 Awards on 17th November.
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7 Dec 2017
The Glass and Glazing Federation recently won big at the G17 Awards held in London on November 17th.
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5 Dec 2017
The GGF Group has appointed Billy Quinn as Managing Director of its commercial subsidiary companies – FENSA, GGFi, BFRC, RISA and Borough IT.
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15 Nov 2017
The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd has been achieved a Silver 3 level in the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) GLASS Charter Merit Scheme.
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14 Nov 2017
As a main sponsor of the G Awards since its inception, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has an incredible 17 reasons to be excited for this year’s event.
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25 Oct 2017
Recent news coverage concerning the manufacture and compliance of some reduced sightline insulating glass units has led The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) to address the issue from a technical and GGF policy perspective.
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