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Annual Report Reflects Celebration and Change
» » THE GLASS AND GLAZING
Federation (GGF) has released its
Annual Report 2018 reporting
on the activity and performance
of the Federation for year ending
31st December 2017.
The Report highlights a
landmark year that saw the GGF
celebrate its 40th anniversary but
it was also a period of change with
the GGF putting together a new
structure and long-term plans for
the future.
The increased support for
consumer facing members as
well as the outstanding technical,
marketing and political work the
Federation carried out in 2017
was highlighted, whilst
the accounts showed once
again the considerable
financial stability of the
organisation.
John Agnew, GGF
President commented,
“I thank all connected
to the Federation who
made 2017 so remarkable. It was
a year of celebration but also one
of transition. With our plans
firmly in place, we now
look to achieving greater things in
the future for the benefit of our
Members.”
The GGF Annual Report is
available for download from
the GGF website
www.ggf.org.uk
Bon Voyage!
£1MILLION MONTH TOPS
OFF BLISTERING YEAR
» » LISTERS CENTRAL IS
celebrating after sales figures
hit £1million in one month, a
record-breaking trading figure for
the multi-award winning Stoke-
based fabricator.
In a twist of fate, the result
was announced on August
31st, 2018, almost 12 months
to the day that the company
was acquired by Roy Frost, the
former MD of systems company
Deceuninck and owner of Essex-
based fabricator GJB Window
Systems.
Roy commented: “The last
year has been enormous hard
work for all our long-serving
employees but the August figure
shows that we are well on track to
be bigger and better than before.
Customers are also reaping the
rewards thanks to several exciting
new products and initiatives.”
Highlights over the last 12
months include the launch of
Timeless, the authentic flush
sash system from VEKA, the
unveiling of Räum, the brand-
new aluminium range, the
introduction of Easy Connect,
the incredibly easy to use online
ordering system, and the launch
of the tailored installer marketing
service Make It Yours.
The company has also invested
in a revamped showroom, new
machinery, including a Graf Cill
welder, and new staff to cope
with the surge in demand.
www.listertf.co.uk
12 » N OV 2018 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M
» » LEADING UK
Fabricator Conservatory Outlet
Ltd is preparing for its highly
anticipated 6th Annual Gala
Dinner exclusively for its close
network of retail partners, the
second time the event has taken
place outside of the UK.
Building on the success of
the past three city breaks in
the heart of London 2015,
Budapest 2016, and Edinburgh
2017, this year will see the ever-
expanding Network of retailers
land in Paris, and stay at the
classically-Parisian Crowne
Plaza Paris République Hotel;
the Haussmann style building is
perfectly located for easy access
to any famous landmark guests
may wish to visit.
The recent formation of the
Conservatory Outlet Group,
along with newest additions
to the Network - Bon Accord
Glass, makes 2018 the biggest
Conservatory Outlet event ever
planned, with just short of 90
guests set to make the trip.
Conservatory Outlet’s
Marketing Manager, Karen
Clough explains: “It truly has
been a packed year of reasons to
celebrate for the Conservatory
Outlet Network. Our weekend
away is all about saying a heart-felt
thank you to our retail partners
for their hard-work, loyalty and
friendship over what has been yet
another fantastic year of growth.”
www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk