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OH OH, WE’RE
HALFWAY THERE
As we put together the finishing
touches for the June issue of
Clearview, the sun is shining
through the windows, the
early mornings are brighter,
the days are longer, and the
nights are lighter. So, as we
approach the half way point of
2019, what have we learnt so
far and what’s still to come?
» » MAY HAS BEEN AND GONE (IN MORE
ways than one), I’m back from my first FIT (and my second
will be here a lot sooner than expected), but it’s business
as usual here at HQ and for the rest of fenestration.
On a general scale, perhaps we would’ve expected some
sort of decision on the Brexit-front as we enter the sixth
month of the year. Although maybe we know better than
that by now. And, although my policy is almost always not
to talk politics, it’s impossible to ignore the EU elephant
in the room, and in terms of industry, I can’t imagine the
impact it has had on being in an almost permanent state of
‘preparation’, although exactly what we are preparing for is
still to be determined.
I’m sure the above would’ve been a hot topic at the
NEC during this year’s FIT Show, but the announcement
of the event to switch to an annual show, instead of every
two years, will surely have also set tongues wagging. With
Clearview’s official post-event review coming up in next
month’s issue – and in our sister publication PRO Installer
too – I’d be interested to hear the thoughts on exhibitors
and visitors about their opinion on this year’s show and
whether they’ll be there next May.
Back to the present, whether we’re in the EU or not,
whether you go to the next FIT or not, I’m 99.9% sure
everyone still needs doors, windows, conservatories, and
roofs. And as long as there’s a fenestration industry, we’ll
be here to report about it. Looking over the pages of
this month’s magazine, and some future features already
booked in there’s plenty to be excited about as well. The
grey outlook of 2018 – when it comes to colour – still
stands for this summer by the looks of it, so it may come
as no surprise that Aluminium is re-emerging as a stand-
out system. What else do you have in store for me this
summer I wonder?
Get in touch if you can.
Gemma, Editor
4 » JUN 2019 » CL EARVI E W- U K . C O M
“Great Success”
for GGF at MENA
» » THE GLASS AND GLAZING
Federation (GGF) technical
team hosted a highly successful
Architectural Glazing Conference
in Dubai. The event, which
attracted over 100 international
delegates was sponsored by
Emirates Glass, Gulf Glass
Industries Ltd, Kuraray,
Momentive and Filmtek and was
organised in conjunction with
Members of the GGF MENA
(Middle East and North Africa)
Region.
Steve Rice, GGF Director of
Technical Affairs commented on
the conference’s success.
“It was an excellent couple
of days with the speakers and
panels covering topical issues
affecting the performance and the
international technical standards
of glass. I would like to thank
our sponsors, speakers and hosts
for making the event a great
success.”
The impressive line-up of
speakers included technical
experts from the GGF, each of
the Sponsors and GGF Member
company, Saint-Gobain.
The topics covered included:
• Grenfell Tower fire and
its impact on industry
standards
• Sealant compatibility
• The performance of
laminated glass
• The anisotropy of glass
• Security glazing
• Acoustic glazing
• Adhesive backed polymeric
Chairman of the MENA
region, Pascoal DSilva of
Gulf Glass Industries (GGI)
commented, “The conference
was most worthwhile with
superb presentations from
industry experts who provided
important technical updates and
information. All delegates I have
spoken with found the conference
to be both enjoyable and highly
useful for their businesses. I
would like to thank the GGF for
their participation and support.”
www.ggf.org.uk