Pro Installer February 2017 - Issue 47 | Page 4

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PRO NEWS

FEBRUARY 2017 PRO INSTALLER
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GGF PLANS A SPECIAL YEAR

Over the next 12 months , the Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) has several special events planned and will be introducing a raft of new initiatives to help members ’ businesses .
EVENTS INCLUDE :
• President ’ s Reception – which was held on 2nd February in London
• The FIT Show ‘ Life begins at 40 Party ’ in the GGF Members Lounge
• Members Day , 22nd September , London – 40th Anniversary Celebrations
• G17 Awards 17th November , London – with a special 40th Anniversary Award
NEW INITIATIVES
• Political Strategy Group – With a changing landscape on the horizon due to Brexit and incoming government schemes such as ‘ Each Home Counts ’ plus the consultation on the proposed changes to SAP ( Standard Assessment Procedure ), all businesses will be wanting to stay ahead of the curve to cope with the impact of the inevitable changes . In view of all the
challenges ahead , the GGF has set up a new Political Strategy Group to ensure all the forthcoming policies and laws that affect companies in the industry are covered .
• Systems House Group – this new group will be represented along with frame manufacturers on the GGF Board to ensure the full industry supply chain is considered at board level and in future GGF strategies .
• The GGF ‘ Member Get Member ’ scheme has been increased from 10 % to 40 % of a recommended new member ’ s subscription fee off the recommending members 2018 subscription .
• Digital Marketing Workshops in the Regions – GGF digital marketing and online PR experts will be on hand at regional meetings explaining how you can make the most of the GGF ’ s online benefits including how you can raise your profile on the
GGF ’ s award winning consumer website – MyGlazing . com .
• Work has already started on a new GGF trade website with a vastly improved user experience , this is set for soft launch in July and full launch in September 2017 .
• A new commemorative logo and souvenirs to celebrate the GGF ’ s 40th year will be issued to all members .
Brian Baker , interim chief executive commented : “ The year ahead presents many challenges and
exciting opportunities and right at the heart of it all is the GGF , offering extensive support to help members cope with the challenges and make the most of the opportunities .”
www . ggf . org . uk

Get your training taped

Window installers are increasingly using impregnated foam installation tapes - as they reduce heat loss and save time and money . Now , fenestration assessors from GQA Approved Centres have been trained in the theory and application of TruFit ® impregnated expanding foam installation tape from Edgetech UK . Martin Sadler , technical officer and external quality advisor at GQA says : “ Our fenestration assessors are seeing TruFit used more and more when assessing installers onsite .
“ We know there ’ s been an increase in the use of impregnated foam installation tapes since the recent revision of the BS8213- 4:2016 standards . The revision sees foam fitting tapes , like TruFit , added to the code of practice for the survey and installation of windows and doors . “ The training gave the assessors the knowledge to make sure everything is being installed correctly . Fenestration assessors also ask installers questions about how installation foam tapes work and the benefits it provides .“
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