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IT’S ALL ABOUT 2021 ON THE UK PAVILION

The GGF is pleased to announce that FIT Events will be sponsoring an Afternoon Drinks Reception on the UK Pavilion (Hall 4A-Stand 305) at Fensterbau Frontale 2020 in Nuremberg.

The Afternoon Drinks Reception is the perfect networking event for Fensterbau visitors, where the UK Pavilion has become a prime destination for companies visiting the window and door industry’s largest international trade show. At the Reception (12 noon to 3pm) on Thursday 19^th March, guests can discuss FIT Show 2021 directly with FIT Show organisers who will be taking bookings for the show which has now been moved to next year.

Nickie West, Event Director, commented on the sponsorship deal, “We are delighted to be involved at Fensterbau through sponsoring the Reception. It promises to be a unique event that will promote FIT Show 2021 and attract both international and UK visitors. FIT Show 2021 will be the biggest and best yet as companies will be able to connect with every element of the supply chain – the UK’s only dedicated event for the window, door, flat glass, and components market.”

The FIT Show started in 2013 and has become the UK’s premier trade fair for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration industries. At the 2021 Show, visitors can expect to see:

• The latest timber, aluminium and UPVC windows and doors
• New hardware and furnishing solutions
• Flat glass processing equipment and machinery
• The latest tools and software
• Unrivalled opportunities to network and do business

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs commented, “I am delighted FIT Show will have a presence at Fensterbau on the UK Pavilion. With this latest sponsorship deal and event now in place, the GGF and the co-exhibitors are now looking forward to an extremely busy week (18-21 March) at Fensterbau Frontale.”

With approximately 100 square metres showcasing the best of British, the GGF is hosting the UK Pavilion, taking the theme “Britain Means Business” to the international industry and bringing together seven prominent UK brands who will be presenting and demonstrating their latest products and services.

The co-exhibitors on the UK Pavilion are:

BSI Group – the business standards company that helps organizations make excellence a habit.

Business Pilot – a CRM / ERP system built by installers for installers, that will improve your business performance

Fenestrology – The Fenestration Consulting Specialists for conciliation, pathology reports, remediation, management services and training

Glazpart – the leader in plastic glazing accessories and ventilation

GQA Qualifications – the Glazing Industry’s Specialist Awarding Body

RITEC International – developer and manufacturer of the only complete system for glass renovation, ‘non-stick’ protection and maintenance.

FIT at Fensterbau – Afternoon Drinks Reception

Invitations for the Afternoon Drinks Reception sponsored by FIT Show will be available in the next few weeks but if you are planning to attend, best pencil the date, time and location in the diary.

Afternoon Drinks Reception Sponsored by FIT Events

Thursday 19^th March 2020

12 noon to 3pm

UK Pavilion Hall 4A / Stand number 305

Fensterbau Frontale, Nuremberg

For more details of this event please contact marketing@ggf.org.uk

To find out more on Fensterbau Frontale 2020 please visit https://www.frontale.de/en

The UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020, hosted by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been finalised with some of the UK glazing industry’s leading organisations co-exhibiting at the world’s largest international trade fair for the window industry. At Fensterbau 2020, the UK Pavilion will continue to be the number one destination for visiting UK companies. Situated in Hall 4A Stand 305, the UK Pavilion will occupy an 80m² space on the main thoroughfare between Halls 3 and 4.

As well as the GGF as hosts, the co-exhibitors who have signed up to the UK Pavilion are:

BSI (British Standards Institution) is the business standards company that equips businesses with the necessary solutions to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. We support clients throughout their journey to adopting standards, from the initial shaping of a standard to its embedding within an organization.
Clients use our services to access new markets and differentiate products and services with our testing and third-party certification. From standards to training, certification and BSI Kitemark, use BSI’s expertise to prove your capability and reassure your customers.

We’re also a Notified Body for CE marking offering companies around the world access to the EU.
For more information http://www.bsigroup.com/windowsanddoors

Business Pilot is a cloud-based system that gives you complete control of your business from anywhere, on any device built by installers for installers.
Whether it is the direct link from a website to Business Pilot or the temperature grading of leads, you will find tools to maximise your sales opportunities.
Running an installations office becomes easier too. You only need to see the interactive schedule board to see how. Installers even get an App to connect them to Business Pilot.
This intelligent linking extends into finance too meaning your finance manager will love the Business Pilot CRM / ERP system.
For more information visit https://businesspilot.co.uk/

Fenestrology is a Fenestration Practice of 4 like-minded individuals each with different specialisms pertaining to modern-day fenestration (Windows, Doors, Conservatories and roofline) Each individual having years of hands-on industry experience in their respective areas, they were persuaded by the industry to join forces under one organisation to offer a plethora of services under one roof. Services include Consultation, Management Services, Training, Qualifications, Conciliation, Pathology, Thermography.

We also retain the services of 4 Specialist Installation support teams that carry out Installation and Remedial works throughout the UK and Ireland. Our services are available to householders, installation companies, local authorities and social housing trusts
For more information visit https://fenestrology.co.uk/

Glazpart – the leader in plastic glazing accessories and ventilation
For 36 years Glazpart has been designing and developing plastic injection moulded products for the fenestration market. Glazpart have led the way working with system houses, fabricators and installers to provide optimum solutions.

Today with over 3,500 products we have the experience and knowledge to support any new product design and supply everything from setting and distance blocks to trickle vents whilst developing solutions for enhancing and adding value to fenestration products. Today we offer vacuum foiling of foils matching window system components.
For more complex components hydrostatic printed adds that finishing touch alongside an industry-leading plastic spraying facility.

For more information visit www.glazpart.com

GQA Qualifications – the Glazing Industry’s Specialist Awarding Body

Formal Qualifications are the hallmark of our education system; they signify that a person has achieved a certain level – an agreed, consistent standard, in their chosen field; they act as a barometer for third parties to benchmark that person against.

Beyond the field of education qualifications often disappear.  As a person enters the world of work, qualifications are often replaced by training as a way of getting a person onto a job more quickly; in some circumstances, there is no formal or practical training at all, but the same ‘rules’ that are relevant to qualifications in the education sector are equally important – if not more so – in industry.
For more information visit https://gqaqualifications.com/

RITEC International – developer and manufacturer of the only complete system for glass renovation, ‘non-stick’ protection and maintenance

With almost 40 years’ experience, Ritec International is the pioneer and market leader for ‘non-stick’ glass surface technology.
Our award-winning ClearShield Eco-System® is specially developed to renovate, protect and maintain glass. It is powered by ClearShield®, the only glass surface treatment proven in durability and performance under all conditions. The ClearShield Eco-System® upgrades ordinary unprotected glass into ClearShield Eco-Glass®, a ‘non-stick’ easy-clean surface that maintains its ‘as-new’ sparkling appearance for much longer. ClearShield Eco-Glass® typically halves the frequency of cleaning.

With ClearShield®, glass processors and fabricators alike increase profits by offering a range of added value solutions.
For more information visit https://www.ritec.co.uk/

The UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020, hosted by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been finalised with some of the UK glazing industry’s leading organisations co-exhibiting at the world’s largest international trade fair for the window industry.

The GGF started the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau 2016 and since then it has gone from strength to strength, providing a platform for companies to reach a huge international audience in excess of 100,000 trade visitors.

At Fensterbau 2020, the UK Pavilion will continue to be the number destination for visiting UK companies. Situated in Hall 4A Stand 305, the UK Pavilion will occupy an 80m² space on the main thoroughfare between Halls 3 and 4.

As well as hosts, the GGF, the co-exhibitors who have signed up to the UK Pavilion are:

• BSI – the business standards company that helps organizations make excellence a habit
• Business Pilot – a CRM / ERP system built by installers for installers, that will improve your business performance
• Fenestrology – The Fenestration Consulting Specialists for conciliation, pathology reports, remediation, management services and training
• Glazpart – the leader in plastic glazing accessories and ventilation
• GQA Qualifications – the Glazing Industry’s Specialist Awarding Body
• RITEC International – developer and manufacturer of the only complete system for glass renovation, ‘non-stick’ protection and maintenance

Fensterbau Frontale 2020 takes place in Nuremberg on 18-21 March and reflects the worldwide innovations in windows, doors and facades. Architects, carpenters, window and facade manufacturers, and the specialist trade will update on the latest profile systems, glass in architecture, fixing equipment, hardware, safety equipment, machines, installations and many more products.

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs commented on the plans for the UK Pavilion:

“Following the success of the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau in 2016 and 2018 and the interest we have received since, we were keen to return in 2020, even better than before. All six co-exhibitors are specialists in their sectors and cover a broad spectrum of the industry. It promises to be a great event next year.”

On the UK Pavilion, participating companies will hold sales promotions, product demonstrations, video screenings and presentations as well as taking advantage of multiple networking opportunities in the UK Pavilion Cafe. The GGF is also planning a special British Reception held on the Pavilion on the second day of the show, Thursday 19^th March from 12 noon.

As the event draws closer, the GGF will be revealing more news and information on the features of the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020.

To find out more on Fensterbau Frontale 2020 please visit https://www.frontale.de/en

Following months of preparation and planning the GGF reflected on an enjoyable event as thousands of visitors attended the three-day show spread across three halls at Birmingham’s NEC from 21-23 May.

The GGF stand was a mixture of topical presentations, hospitality and a mini-golf game which many found fun as they attempted a hole in one.  
In other parts of the exhibition, the GGF presence was evident with eight presentations in the FIT Show Seminar programme and with over 30 GGF Members exhibiting at the show.

Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive commented, “This was my first time attending FIT Show and I found it an interesting and useful event. I was also pleased to engage with so many Members who were either exhibiting or visiting.”

Richard Hearn, Head of Membership and Training commented, “I was pleased to participate in the new Skills Thursday initiative. We were able to highlight our focus on professionalising the industry through our “Training the Industry” campaign which upskills and trains Installers and Surveyors. The Skills Thursday debate was a great platform to share views and consider the solutions through effective industry collaboration. Andy Clegg our Chief Trainer and his team set a great challenge with their window and door installation build including 10 faults to identify – this tested even the best of the best who came along to our stand.”

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs, added, “We did a huge amount to increase our profile at this year’s show and I was pleased with our build up, the preparation and the PR for the event. Our stand was well designed for a diverse audience who I feel enjoyed visiting whether it was for information on joining, technical support, training advice or just a social visit. The videos we displayed on the screens seemed to be well received and visitors enjoyed our golf hole in one competition. One outstanding feature of this year’s show was the build and design of the stands. It’s clear our industry put a lot of thought, time and investment into making FIT Show visually stunning.”

The winners of the GGF FIT Show “Hole in One” Golf draw were:

Day 1: Neil Blanchflower

Day 2: Stacey Leahy 

Day 3: Martin Greenfield

Congratulations to all three winners and each will receive a bottle of bubbly. 

The GGF has once again agreed to host the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale 2020 in Nuremberg on 18-21 March 2020.  

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs enthused, “Following last year’s outstanding success, our planning and promotion has now started and we are aiming to make the UK Pavilion at Fensterbau 2020, the best one yet.
I encourage all interested companies to contact us early to ensure they don’t miss out on an opportunity to exhibit at the world’s biggest window and door show.”

Though many of the co-exhibitors from last year’s UK Pavilion have expressed an interest in re-booking their stand space, the GGF is holding a provisional Fensterbau meeting on 13^th June at the GGF offices and welcomes all those interested in co-exhibiting on the GGF UK Pavilion.

Having exhibited at Fensterbau since 2014, the GGF UK Pavilion is now a fixture and feature of the show and has become one of, if not the, key destination for visiting companies wanting to either sell into the UK or buy UK products for their own markets.  

As per previous years, the GGF will fully undertake the administration and organisation for all co-exhibiting companies and as before, the GGF will promote the whole event in the six months leading up to the event.
GGF Members as part of their membership benefits will be given a special discounted rate of 20% off the co-exhibiting costs.
If you would like to find out more about exhibiting on the GGF UK Pavilion at Fensterbau Frontale or would like to attend the Fensterbau meeting at the GGF Offices on 13^th June, then please contact James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs by email jlee@ggf.org.uk.

To find out more about Fensterbau Frontale 2020 please visit: https://www.frontale.de/en

Following the recent news that the GGF is supporting the Conservatory and Orangery Awards, the organisers, Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) magazine will be doing a special presentation at the next meeting of the Conservatory Association and Window and Door Group on 9^th May at the Arden Hotel in Solihull.

Luke Webster explains, “The Awards have been launched to recognise the innovation, talent and skill that has been the driving force behind the transformation in the sector over the last ten years.
We are very much looking forward to presenting the outline and content of the Conservatory & Orangery Awards to GGF Members in May.”

Phil Goult, Conservatory Association Chairman commented, “I am delighted with the introduction of these awards to our industry. I have little doubt, they will boost the entire conservatory market and I encourage all Members operating in the sector to enter.”

The new awards will not only give winners and finalists the recognition they deserve but it will also highlight the great conservatories and orangeries available for homeowners.
Luke Wood explains, “The Awards have been launched to recognise the innovation, talent and skill that has been the driving force behind the transformation in the sector over the last ten years.
We are very much looking forward to presenting the outline and content of the Conservatory & Orangery Awards to GGF Members in May.”

All Members are invited to the next joint meeting of the Conservatory Association and Window and Door Group.

If you would like to attend this meeting and hear this presentation, please contact Bridie Joyce, Home Improvement Secretary by email bjoyce@ggf.org.uk.
To find out more about the Conservatory Association please visit: https://www.ggf.org.uk/groups/home-improvement-executive-groups/conservatory-association/