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For many years the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has supported The Glass Performance Days (GPD) in Finland.
With energy estimated to account for up to 35% of a glass manufacturer’s variable costs, it is clear that consumption and its ongoing management are set to remain as a critical business issue for the foreseeable future.
The G20, our smallest and slimmest pick and carry crane is one our most versatile machines.
The Rakow Research Library of The Corning Museum of Glass recently received a National Leadership Grant for Libraries; Collaborative Planning Grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to help conserve and digitize the…
Five year agreement signed to promote and stimulate interest in engineering and manufacturing in the Sheffield City Region.
After 30 years and 13 awards for industry excellence, Ritec International is again leading innovation in the glass industry with the launch of their purpose-built remote training facility located at their factory site in Tottenham, London.
GGR’s versatile below-the-hook vacuum lifters can be fitted with specialist vacuum pads for safely handling different types of textured and coated glass units.
Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) has joined manufacturers, designers and suppliers to conduct pioneering research and development in 3D printing technology – successfully winning major funding.
National Windscreens, the UK’s largest independently owned windscreen repair and replacement specialist, has issued some expert advice to help motorists keep their windscreens in tip top condition throughout the current cold snap.
Welcome to the January issue of Glass International. This issue features a host of exclusives with some of the biggest names in the industry.
Glass production traditionally requires considerable energy consumption, which means the industry faces the ongoing challenge of managing the impact of rising energy costs.
The GGF raised its profile at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh in the first week in December with three jam packed days that included a GGF exhibition, meetings with over 20 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), input at the…
Following this week’s news on the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund the GGF is frustrated that glazing is still not high on the agenda.
The Government is extending ECO (Energy Company Obligation), introducing a new obligation period from April 2015 to March 2017, termed ‘ECO2’.  The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2014 (the ‘ECO2 Order’) sets out the…
This week, Chancellor George Osborne delivered his final Autumn Statement before next year’s General Election in May.
The GGF was delighted with the success of the recent G14 Awards at Park Lane Hilton which saw 5 GGF Member Companies pick up awards.
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.
Folienwerk Wolfen, the high quality plastic film provider for PET, PC and PLA bases with a 20 year heritage is pleased to announce a partnership with RegaLead to supply its pioneering evguard® series of lamination films to the UK glass processing…
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 Group’s Managing Director, Gwain Paterson comments: “Sponsoring the G-Awards champagne reception is our contribution to what has always been a great evening."   “We were one of the earliest sponsors of the event and enjoy seeing its…
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…