May 30th, 2023 - Beth
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The Glass and Glazing Federation and its associate bodies encouraged visitors to come and ‘press the flesh’ at the FIT Show to learn more about the organisations, their teams, and the support they offer the industry. Glazing companies from all corners of the sector took the GGF at its word and used the opportunity to find out more about the GGF, FENSA, BFRC, Installsure, and RISA.
Tom Butler, Head of Sales & Marketing at the GGF explains: “We want to be more transparent and accessible to the glazing industry, so were keen to use the FIT Show as a chance to show visitors the extent of our collective support in meeting legislation, addressing the skills shortage, providing responsible recycling schemes, and making sure glazing remains part of the conversation when it comes to the green agenda.”
The GGF was pleased to share with visitors several new initiatives including the Skilled Pathways Scheme, Window of Opportunity research and a timber and pilot glass recycling programme to add to its already successful PVC-U and aluminium recycling schemes. Tom continues: “Home improvement companies visiting our stand at FIT were particularly interested in learning more about our newly launched Pulse Testing to assess trickle vent requirements on a property. The launch of this service has been a huge help to installation businesses previously worried about the change in Building Regulations and it was clear to see at the show, just what a difference this service makes.
“We were genuinely thrilled that so many visitors to FIT took us at our word and came to our stand to find out more about us. It was great from our perspective to meet the people that are making and installing windows, doors, and conservatories every day. We learned a lot from them, and we are pleased to say that visitors were pleasantly surprised by the vast range of useful and practical services the GGF and its associate bodies now have to offer.
“Our staff were kept busy throughout the FIT Show, discussing all of the initiatives and support services that it provides for every level of the glass and glazing industry, and even taking bookings” concludes Tom, “but we look forward to supporting even more companies with these initiatives following the show.”