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The GGF has released 4 new and updated publications to help and guide Members’, homeowners and the wider construction industry.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was pleased with the success of Glasstec Dusseldorf last month.
When Premier DGU Ltd needed a second line to meet the growing demand for triple glazed sealed units, it chose Super Spacer from Edgetech UK, a Quanex company.
GGF Members’ Day was hailed a great success by Members and Staff alike as over 100 delegates attended and saw a packed conference programme of 16 presentations at the prestigious Glaziers’ Hall in London.
The GGF will yet again be in attendance at the political party conferences this Autumn to raise Members concerns across a range of political campaigns including:      Reducing the rate of VAT on home improvements and energy efficient glazing The…
For the second successive year, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is sponsoring the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Awards.
The GGF was disappointed to hear this week, that newly appointed Energy Minister Amber Rudd has been forced to shut down the Green Deal money back scheme   The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) “with immediate effect” after it was overwhelmed…
Our very own Tony Smith, business development manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, appeared in the June issue of Glass and Glazing Products magazine discussing his views on the ongoing industry debate about triple glazing.
The GGF has once again agreed to be a main sponsor of G14 Awards which will take place at London Hilton on Park Lane, on Friday 21st November.    The G14 Awards is one of the highlights in the industry calendar as it showcases the very best of glass…
We are proud to announce that Easi-Dec has been approved as a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF).
The GGF Group was pleased with the success of the FIT Show held recently at The International Centre in Telford.
The GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has now published the new Standard for “The Specification and Installation of Fire-Resistant Barriers containing Glass for Resistance against the passage of Fire and Products of Combustion.
This week, the GGF welcomed Victoria Shelley as the Federation’s new Health & Safety and Environment Manager.
Synseal Extrusions, the leading UK-owned systems supplier, has joined the GGF and at a recent GGF Window and Door Group meeting, Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel was presented with their framed Membership certificate by Brian Baker, GGF President and…
The debate over triple glazing, including the “Triple Glazing Question”, has been gaining momentum this year.
Richard Bate, Build Check’s Technical Director, warns companies looking to add triple glazed windows that they should ensure they are covered with a valid CE Mark.
Garry Smith, Principal Consultant, Glass Technology Services Ltd - A number of recent articles and debate around the “Triple Glazing Question” have highlighted the need for simple comparisons between the alternative glazing products and…
With the rising demand for gas-filled triple glazed units, leading UK Component Supplier Thermoseal Group has introduced two new sizes to its Thermobar warm edge range - 7.5mm and 9.5mm gas keys.
The GGF had “mixed feelings” after Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced his 2014 Budget.
Joining the Triple Glazing Question on April 10 at the Ricoh Arena is one of the UKs largest national retailers of windows, doors and conservatories, Everest Home Improvements.
The industry should move forward with triple glazing is the message from Pilkington in a new video.     In the video, Business Development Manager for Pilkington UK & Ireland, part of the NSG Group, Tony Smith says, "We need new products…
Alan Hyde, Southern Area Sales Manager for the largest specialist insulated glass component manufacturer and distributor in the UK - Thermoseal Group - has recently been appointed as The Glass and Glazing Federation’s (GGF) Regional Chairman for the…
The new President of the GGF’s is Brian Baker of GLASSOLUTIONS who replaces Mark Warren of Lister Trade Frames in this high profile industry position.
The GGF had reason for renewed optimism following the Construction Products Association’s (CPA) latest forecasts which anticipates that growth in private house building, infrastructure work and commercial activity are set to drive recovery in the…