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Ahead of next month’s Budget, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has written to the Chancellor, George Osborne MP to outline GGF Members’ concerns on several issues that are affecting the Glass and Glazing industry.
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frameXpress Ltd enjoyed very positive trading figures through 2014 which has led to the senior management team investing heavily in new machinery, bigger premises and a larger team.
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