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INDUSTRY NEWS

SHORTLISTED FOR G-AWARDS ‘ REFLECTION OF ONGOING SUCCCESS ’

» GLAZPART IS delighted to announce that the Glazpartners programme has been shortlisted as finalists at this year ’ s G-Awards in two categories :
• Customer Care Initiative of the Year
• Promotional Campaign of the Year Both nominations are a reflection of the success of the ongoing development and strong promotion of
Glazpartners since the initiative started in Spring 2023 .
Glazpartners was designed to create closer collaboration between Glazpart and its customers across the supply chain to share industry challenges and create product solutions . The initiative has the additional benefit for Glazpart customers with the multi-channel marketing of Glazpartner companies and their brands at industry events , in trade media , online and via social media .
On hearing the news Dean Bradley , Sales Director of Glazpart commented :
“ We are thrilled that Glazpartners has been nominated for not just one but two G-Awards ! Glazpartners has been a great success since it was launched last year at FIT
Show and with our customer account management and marketing campaign , the initiative continues to gather real momentum . We now have 40 companies across the glazing supply chain signed up to be Glazpartners and more are joining each month to gain the multiple benefits of the programme . We are very much looking forward to attending the awards event in London at the end of November .”
Now in its 20th anniversary , the G-Awards is the longest standing and most prestigious awards in the glass and glazing sector . The event is dedicated to rewarding innovation and exceptional performance in the UK market . Combining networking , recognition and entertainment , hundreds of professionals in the glass and
glazing sector come together each year for the Gala Dinner Event to celebrate the best in the industry .
This year ’ s event takes place
on 29th November at London ’ s
Park Lane Hilton and tickets
are still available on
www . g-awards . com
www . glazpart . com

DOUBLE HONOURS FOR THE GGF RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON

» IN A DOUBLE HONOUR , THE Glass and Glazing Federation ’ s CEO John Agnew and technical officer and training manager John Mannell have each been awarded the Freedom of the City of London .
This prestigious honour , which is traditionally bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant contribution to their city often as part of a guild or trade , were made in two separate ceremonies . John Agnew received his honour from the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers , and John Mannell received his from the Worshipful Company of Glaziers .
This places the GGF , John Agnew , John Mannell , and indeed all the hard work of the GGF employees , in esteemed company , alongside Queen Elizabeth II , Winston Churchill , Charles Darwin , Nelson Mandela and David Beckham .
“ The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers was keen to work more closely with our glass sector , and we have been having constructive and proactive conversations around both improving the training within the glazing industry , and improving our environmental impact by implementing processes towards a more circular economy ,” commented GGF ’ s CEO John Agnew .
“ My wife Tanya and I witnessed a most fascinating ceremony that was conducted by the Beadle and Clerk of the Chamberlin Court . This honour gives us a strong and influential voice in the overall glass sector in the UK .”
John Mannell added : “ I was invited to join the Worshipful Company of Glaziers to be part of the education committee . As well as driving improvements and change , it is also vital to work to preserve some of the more traditional skills . While some of the more ceremonial benefits of this honour ( such as the right to drive sheep over London Bridge ) may not be completely relevant to us , it is rewarding to have confirmation of the GGF ’ s contribution and achievements , particularly around training and education .”
www . ggf . org . uk
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