Clearview National April 2020 - Issue 221 | Page 14

INDUSTRYNEWS FIRST SPONSOR OF GLAZING SUMMIT AWARDS » LEADING ALUMINIUM systems company Reynaers is the first big-name to lend its backing to the Glazing Summit Awards. Reynaers will sponsor and present the Sustainability in Business Award at the Glazing Summit Dinner at Edgbaston Stadium on Thursday, October 8th. At last year’s Glazing Summit, Reynaers Aluminium Ltd’s Director of Technical Services, John McComb, was part of the expert panel that discussed sustainability, recycling and plastic within the industry. “We were delighted to play a part in the sustainability debate last year and, as it’s a massive ongoing issue across the whole industry, it’s a fitting award for us to sponsor,” said Reynaers Managing Director Richard Hall. Categories also include Employer of the Year; Outstanding Achievement; Customer Experience; Family business of the Year; Start-up business of the Year; Fast-Track business of the Year; and Entrepreneur of the Year. Andrew Scott, founder of the Glazing Summit Awards, commented: “The Glazing Summit Awards will be recognised universally as a mark of genuine excellence and showcase the industry to the outside world.” www.glazingsummit.co.uk Expansive Sealant Solutions » HODGSON SEALANTS HAS SPENT much of the last 18 months expanding its range of sealants and solutions for professional window and door installers, along with sealant applicators. The family owned business is the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants and related products, based in Beverley. The popular Silfix range of premium silicone sealants has been expanded with the introduction of U7 which is a sanitary, high modulus, acetoxy cure silicone sealant and adhesive which possesses exceptional tooling properties. In addition, Silfix U8 has been launched and it is a low modulus, neutral cure, solvent free, alkoxy silicone sealant. It www.hodgsonsealants.com BSI JOINS THE GGF The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that BSI, the business improvement company, has joined full membership of the Federation. » BSI HAS SHAPED BEST PRACTICE for over 100 years, helping organizations around the world embed excellence, build competence and capability for sustainable growth. Through its expertise it transfers knowledge through standards, training, certification and software tools to help clients gain market access, comply with regulations, win tenders and build resilience. On joining the GGF, Mark Barsby BSI Technical Development Manager commented, “BSI is delighted to join the GGF as we feel it is a like-minded organisation with a clear 14 » A PR 2020 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M provides excellent application characteristics and outstanding adhesion to a wide range of substrates used in the building envelope. Hodgson has also developed a range of next generation hybrid sealants in the form of HY-SPEC® 25, which among other impressive features is paintable. The recently released HY- SPEC® Ag brings anti-pick properties and an anti-microbial formulation in hybrid form. Foamfix, which is a PU expanding gun grade foam, along with a cleaner, was also launched at the back end of last year, as Hodgson Sealants’ thirst for product innovation continues. mission to promote the highest industry standards. We will be aiming to take full participation in key technical meetings to share and gain knowledge as well as to network with other member companies.” James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs added, “I am sure all connected to the GGF will welcome an organisation of the standing of BSI to the membership of the GGF. Their track record of raising and setting industry standards is second to none.” www.bsigroup.com/windowsanddoors www.ggf.org.uk