FROM THE EDITOR
Strictly speaking …
» WE ALL KNOW THAT CHANGE IS INEVITABLE – BUT sometimes it ’ s a bitter pill to swallow . But there ’ s no getting away from the fact that that summer is over , and winter is on its way . The first get up and it ’ s still dark . Changing from work shorts to trousers . Finally admitting we need the heating on . A new series of a certain celebrity dance contest starting again on Saturday night . By the time you get this magazine , the clocks will have fallen back to , and we ’ ve all enjoyed that one extra hour we go back , that was snatched away back in March … Whatever seasonal signpost stands out to you , there ’ s some comfort in the same changes every year , even if we never appreciate the first morning we need to deice the car or van . In fact , ‘ change ’ is what keeps our pages full every month . If everything stayed the same , there would be nothing to talk about , write about , read about .
Change drives industry . This month ’ s issue is full of change – development of ideas , evolution of businesses , new partnerships , emerging trends , launching products . As the penultimate issue of 2024 , it ’ s also an excuse to start thinking about 2025 ; what ’ s next for fenestration .
At this year ’ s Glazing Summit – the first outing since the organisers changed hands last year – we heard about changes to legislation and regulation , how the industry has changed in the last 12 months , how we need to change our attitude to mental health . Change is healthy in itself .
One thing that won ’ t change is our commitment to staying as up-to-date as we can on industry topics and sector insight , whatever time of year it is . At Clearview Group , it ’ s our monthly mission to make sure you have all the information you need January to December .
So , while we can ’ t stop anyone messing with your heating thermostat , or make you a brew while you wait for you wait for your car to defrost , we ’ ll always be here when you sit down at the end of a long day ( or you need to something to read when you don ’ t want to watch Strictly ).
See you next time , Gemma
Summit we are always proud to support
» CLEARVIEW GROUP would like to congratulate Glazing Summit on another successful event . Taking place on 17th October at Edgbaston Stadium , this was the first event under the new organisers . Well done to all involved and Chris Beck for hosting .
Clearview Group has attended every Glazing Summit since the event first started , believing it to be an invaluable show in the fenestration calendar ; tackling important topics , bringing the industry together and highlighting issues in the sector .
As a media partner , Clearview is proud to support the event and its customers ; this year partnering with Glazpart on its Glazpartners supplement , which was available at the conference for delegates to take away and read .
Steve Sidebottom , Director at Clearview Group commented : “ Industry events such as Glazing Summit are vital for getting people together , tackling important issues and debating current events . The presentations and panel discussions never fail to impress and inform us .
“ As media partners , we support the event with information leading up the show , plus an official review which will be coming up in next month ’ s magazine . Beyond the show itself however , we work with our customers throughout the year to assist with their press and marketing materials for events and expos , trade magazines ; print and online .
“ Of course , we do the same for other shows and events too . With Clearview , Pro Installer and Clearzine we have plenty
of ‘ column inches ’ to fill and readers to keep informed with industry news – so much of it goes on at these events , which means we will always support them and be proud of our participation too !”
From www . glazingsummit . co . uk : “ The Glazing Summit maps out the future of the industry , with expert speakers , industry leaders and gala dinner . Over 400 leaders from across the glass and glazing industry will come together at this exclusive event for the window , door and conservatory industry brings together business owners , directors and senior management from across the entire industry for a packed one-day summit .”
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