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Business leaders from across the window , door and conservatory industry have backed the Glazing Summit , a major new conference for the glazing industry .
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THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON 22nd May near Birmingham and has already attracted hundreds of fabricators , installers and glass companies from across the UK and Ireland .
Some of the industry ’ s biggest names , including Yale , AluK , Edgetech and Customade Group have come together to support the event which aims to tackle key industry issues and discuss the future .
Far-reaching topics include The Materials Debate , with panellists discussing the resurgence of aluminium and timber products and the implication for PVC-U suppliers . Other debates will focus on threats and opportunities facing the industry and discuss new technologies , such as home automation .
Insight Data will present a synopsis of the ‘ Window Industry Report ’, compiled from research conducted with over 15,000 fabricators and installers and highlighting regional performance , industry trends and product developments .
INDUSTRY LEADERS LINING UP
A line-up of industry speakers and panellists include David Leng , CEO of Customade Group , Sean Parnaby of West Port Windows – part of VKR , Europe ’ s largest window manufacturer - Samantha Nuckey , MD of leading hardware supplier Window Ware , and Business Micro ’ s MD Graeme Bailey .
Other panellists include Russell Yates , MD of AluK , Chris Alderson , MD of Edgetech , GQA Chairman Mike Morris and Jade Greenhow from Insight Data .
Another panellist , Andy Jones - Group Sales & Marketing Director at Synseal - commented ; “ The industry is evolving fast and it ’ s important to keep your finger on the pulse . This is a must-attend event for senior management involved in the fenestration industry .”
The Glazing Summit is the brainchild of Andrew Scott , CEO of Insight Data and Purplex Marketing , who have organised the event . Andrew started in the window industry in 1986 and has acquired , built , and sold several window companies . He created the business strategy that propelled Cambrian Windows from a small £ 1m commercial fabricator into a £ 12m trade fabricator in 48 months , before the business was acquired by Masco .
He commented : “ Our industry is worth over £ 4 billion , has over 15,000 companies and employs tens of thousands of people . After Insight Data published the latest Window Industry Report we were swamped with industry leaders wanting answers to some big questions . The Glazing Summit aims to answer these questions , but it will also give delegates the opportunity to network with peers , suppliers and industry media .
“ We ’ ve also teamed up with the most progressive , innovative companies in the industry who are sponsoring the event and showcasing where the industry is going .”
The Glazing Summit will be held on 22nd May at St Johns Hotel and Conference Centre , Solihull , from 9am to 4pm . Tickets are available online at www . glazingsummit . co . uk and include refreshments and buffet lunch .
EXCLUSIVE LEADERS DINNER
Around 120 industry leaders will also attend an exclusive dinner with a drinks reception and after-dinner speaker . The VIP evening will give CEOs and directors the opportunity to network with like-minded peers in a relaxed ,
informal setting and enjoy a fine-dining experience .
Jade Greenhow , general manager of Insight Data commented : “ We introduced the Glazing Summit Leaders Dinner following feedback from delegates and sponsors , who wanted the opportunity to come together after the conference in a professional but relaxed environment . However , seats are very limited , so we recommend booking early .”
www . glazingsummit . co . uk
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