Glass and Glazing Federation Expands Member Benefits with Shermin Finance and Exemtek

Glass and Glazing Federation Expands Member Benefits with Shermin Finance and Exemtek

We’re excited to announce new member benefits with Shermin Finance (STAX) and Exemtek. These partnerships strengthen our commitment to providing practical support, expert guidance, and innovative solutions for the evolving needs of the industry. Access to trusted expertise has never been more important to help our members stay resilient, enhance customer offerings, and improve operational performance.

Financial and Consumer Finance Support with STAX

STAX joins the Federation as a specialist financial partner, offering tailored commercial and consumer finance solutions designed specifically for businesses across the glass and glazing supply chain.

One major advantage for GGF members is STAX’s access to one of the largest panels of lenders, giving businesses a wide range of competitive funding options. This enables STAX to match each member with solutions suited to their need, whether that’s supporting growth, managing cash flow, or investing in new equipment.

STAX also provides consumer finance options, allowing members to offer flexible payment plans directly to homeowners. With growing demand for energy-efficient windows, doors, and home improvements, these finance options help remove upfront cost barriers for homeowners. For installers and contractors, this can make projects more affordable for customers, boost project values, and improve conversion rates.  For GGF members, the Consumer finance onboarding fee is reduced by 50%, in addition to a 10% discount on the monthly fees.

Exemtek: Helping UK Manufacturers Cut Energy Costs

With energy prices rising and the geopolitical backdrop creating uncertainty, many businesses in the glass sector face renewed cost pressures. Government-backed energy relief schemes are becoming increasingly important for staying competitive.

To support members, GGF has partnered with Exemtek, a UK consultancy specialising in helping energy-intensive companies access these schemes.

Exemtek helps businesses with:

• Energy Intensive Industries (EII) scheme – relief on policy costs within electricity bills
• Climate Change Levy (CCL) exemptions – reducing ongoing tax exposure on energy usage
• Network Charge Compensation (NCC) – rebates linked to electricity network costs

Exemtek evaluates energy usage, checks eligibility, manages applications, and ensures compliance. For GGF members, they are offering a free eligibility screening, assessing scheme qualifications, energy intensity thresholds, and potential financial benefit. With energy costs likely to remain high and volatile, businesses are encouraged to act proactively rather than wait for further increases.

Strengthening Value for GGF Members

The addition of STAX and Exemtek reflects our mission to deliver real, tangible benefits to members. Beyond advocacy, the Federation is expanding practical support across the sector. These partnerships open doors to knowledge-sharing, expert discussions, and collaboration, by connecting members with trusted specialists in these areas.