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» THE GLASS & GLAZING Federation ( GGF ), has been announced as the main sponsor for this year ’ s G Awards , which remains the UK glass and glazing industry ’ s primary awards showcase after more than 18 years . Taking place at a new venue , The Intercontinental Hotel on London ’ s Park Lane , G22 is expected to be the biggest for a decade as Covid-fears subside and life returns to normal .
Amongst thirteen categories to be presented as part of G Awards for the first time , the FENSA Installation of the Year prize will be presented
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‘ more than half a million potential entries ’
once more after its inaugural success in 2019 and repeat in 2021 . Judged to the strictest criteria , every single FENSA registered installation may win , totalling more than half a million potential entries in 12 months . The numbers are distilled following consultation with the homeowner , together with assessment of the work by a RISA assessor , with top marks required from both before
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being referred to the formal judging stage .
John Agnew , group managing director of the GGF , says that the organisation has put its weight behind the G Awards once again , as it is the premier awards event of the industry calendar and has a crucial role to play : “ The G Awards is a high profile event and one that has the crucial role of seeking and promoting excellence within the glass and glazing industries . It is a natural fit for an industry leading brand such as the GGF to partner with the G-Awards .
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“ We see a large number of GGF members nominated for awards every year , it highlights a huge amount of outstanding work the industry undertakes throughout the year and it is only right that we celebrate those achievements . Neither should we underestimate the associated publicity that the G Awards generates , which is crucial in providing a ‘ feelgood ’ factor . That is much needed , after the anxieties that we have all experienced in the past two years and more .”
www . ggf . org . uk
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» THE RAW MATERIALS Surcharge across the fenestration industry has been a bone of contention for many since its implementation by systems companies , with some attributing it to just another way for systems companies to make more money . But VEKA has a clear view on the purpose of their surcharge ( RMS ) and that is to protect their customers , which will ultimately protect the industry .
The formidable economic environment has had a huge impact on the whole supply chain , being at the mercy of the crude oil market , we are all facing exceptional costs . The challenge for VEKA and all systems companies is to manage and mitigate these price increases . Tim Taylor , Commercial
Director said , “ Pricing
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fluctuations each month are frustrating for customers and as a business we feel those frustrations too , but by being transparent and notifying everyone four weeks from implementation , our customers have the information and time for their own business planning . We will continue to be very clear on the numbers , month on month .” |
VEKA ’ s RMS is attached to the public S-PVC ( U ) index published by Plastics Information Europe , which is the true indicator for the cost of raw materials . This is tracked closely by their Commercial Support Team , and they then base their surcharge on the previous month ’ s movement in price . This means that they can be re-active and |
pass on cost reductions to customers immediately .
In July , for the first time since VEKA had to implement a surcharge in 2021 , they have managed to reduce it , and this reduction will also be sustained in August .
Tim continued , “ I have visited many customers recently that continue to have healthy order books . As a business we will continue to focus on service and delivery performance . As the challenging economic conditions push us , like the rest of the industry we will continue to respond , to do everything possible to manage costs , put our customers first and ride out this rocky period together .”
www . veka . co . uk
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