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THE GOOD AND THE GREAT OF GGF
» » IT WAS A MEMORABLE
and enjoyable occasion as the
good and the great of the industry
attended the Glass and Glazing
Federation (GGF) President’s
Reception on the 26 th March at
Blackfriars in London.
The event had added sparkle,
when Peter Roden, Chairman and
owner of Mitchell Glass received a
prestigious award for Outstanding
Service to the Industry. Peter was
the first Chair of GGF Scotland
and was at one time a Member of
both the GGF and the Scottish
Glass Association before they
merged in 1996.
Peter and his wife Susan who
had come down from the Scottish
borders were treated to a tour of the
historic timeline of the glass and
glazing industry which is displayed
around the walls of the GGF
Members’ Area. During their visit,
Peter was photographed wearing the
Kevin Buckley
Alex Gray, Susan & Peter Roden & GGF President John Agnew
90 year old Scottish Glass Merchants
and Suppliers Association President’s
Chain of Office which was worn
by Susan’s father Bill Fisher (former
owner of Mitchell Glass), when he
was President of the Association in
1992.
It was then off to the GGF
President’s Reception at St Bride
Foundation Institute, a unique
Victorian venue in the shadow
of St Paul’s Cathedral, where
Members and guests enjoyed
drinks and canapés in the
grandiose surroundings.
John Agnew - President
Here, GGF Group Chief
Executive, Kevin Buckley’s
presentation highlighted the
number of new companies (a
record 65) that have come into
the GGF in the last 12 months
and how the upward trend in
recruitment is continuing with
over 20 new Members joining the
GGF in the first quarter of 2019.
At the end of the presentations,
John Agnew reflected, “When I
started in 1985 I had no plans
to be anything at the GGF other
than a contributing member to the
Laminators and Tougheners Group,
but I was elected to Chairman of
the Glazing Executive, then to the
GGF Board and to the Presidency.
This is my final year as President
and it has truly been an honour
and a privilege to have played a part
in the history of the Federation.
I thank the GGF Members and
staff who have supported me
throughout my tenure and all who
have attended this very special
occasion.”
www.ggf.org.uk
WORKING TOGETHER FOR RELIABLE SERVICE
» » SHEFFIELD WINDOW CENTRE
(SWC) manufactures high quality PVC-U
windows, doors and conservatory products.
It’s a family company, based in Sheffield,
trading since 1975, and it has a long-standing
relationship with VBH (GB), suppliers of
hardware and ancillaries to the trade. SWC has
built its reputation on delivering a reliable and
trustworthy service, backed up with honest
advice and first class customer service. As the
MD, Ian Hunter says: “We have the latest
machinery, hardware and software to produce
the best products, but we still only sell in the
old-fashioned way - no hassle, no pressure, just
great value for money.”
Reliability is a by-word at SWC. Many of
its employees have been there for 15+ years,
providing a consistent level of service. Over
the years, VBH has provided products and
support to help SWC maintain its reliable
reputation. As well as a great variety of first-
class products with dependable deliveries
from stock, VBH has helped with technical
support for specification and testing. SWC
uses a variety of greenteQ door and window
10 » M AY 2019 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M
hardware, as well as third-party products
supplied by VBH.
Adrian Gale, VBH’s Regional Sales
Manager, comments: “Our VBH24 webshop
and product configurator make it easy for
SWC to order the correct hardware for even
the most complex installation. But in addition
we are always happy to help with technical
advice – particularly when products, or the
regulations governing them, change. We have
recently helped them with preparation for
PAS24 testing for their windows and doors,
by sharing our knowledge of tried and tested
components and profiles – many of which
SWC was already using – to ensure their
testing went smoothly.”
Adrian’s contribution is recognised by Ian
Hunter: “Adrian’s knowledge and experience
mean that he has valuable insights into the
industry – which he’s happy to pass on to
us. This has helped with our growth over
the years. We know we can rely on VBH for
dependable products and support, which all
goes to help us provide the high level of service
we offer our customers.”
www.vbhgb.com