Pro Installer May 2016 - Issue 38 | Page 37

37 PRO INSTALLER MAY 2016 FIT SHOW 2016 GGF GROUP – ‘BEST EVER’ FIT SHOW The GGF Group had a ‘highly productive and enjoyable’ three days at The FIT Show in Telford with hundreds of companies visiting both the GGF Group Stand and the Master Fitter Challenge display area. »»Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive commented: “The FIT Show has proved to be a great success for all involved. I am delighted the GGF Group has had a significant contribution in terms of sponsorship, promotion and education. It is important for the brands within the GGF Group to be prominent at the UK industry’s largest show.” At The FIT Show, the GGF Group was represented by four brands, GGF, FENSA, BFRC and GGF Training all of which promoted new products and services to improve the industry. In the FIT Show seminar programme, the GGF launched the revised and re-designed GGF trade guides for conservatory and window and door installation and specification as well as the GGF Energy Savings Calculator. The seminars also proved a good platform for the GGF Heritage Window Group which was presented by Chairman Alan Burgess who outlined the key issues affecting companies who are glazing in conservation areas. Brian Smith, GGF Director of Home Improvement presented on all three days on how the GGF Thanks for visiting our stand Ventilation & Air Management Systems Manufacturing and supplying Ventilation and Air management systems to the glazing and construction industries for over 50 years Louvre Panels Our louvre systems can be glazed-in or surface mounted along with full louvre walling give you the perfect solution for plantrooms and all other ventilation systems Solar Shading Systems We can provide you with a complete package of design and installation as well as supply only option for all our solar shading systems is helping its consumer facing members following the launch of the revised GGF Consumer Code of Practice, now approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. As part of his presentation, Brian also outlined the GGF’s strong consumer protection schemes and highlighted how the GGF’s new consumer website, MyGlazing.com aims to bring more consumers to GGF members operating in the home improvement sector. Brian commented: “We are doing so much on the consumer side for our members these days that is impossible to fit it into a half hour presentation. I was pleased for those who attended the seminars and I hope they left with a strong flavour of how the GGF can really benefit their business.” FENSA in conjunction with BFRC also used the seminar presentations to officially launch the new FENSA WERs (Window Energy Ratings) which is a free benefit to existing FENSA registered businesses. FENSA also sponsored (for the third consecutive year) the Master Fitter Challenge. The winner OUR PRODUCTS • Window Ventilation • Solar Shading Systems • Louvre Wall Systems, Grilles and Panels A strong foundation Operating from a 30,000 sq.ft. purpose built site in North Devon, R.W. Simon Ltd is built on a strong foundation of extensive industry knowledge and experience. Opportunities are constantly revie