Natalie Little steps up to the plate as the President of the Glass & Glazing Federation for a two-year term ; commencing 1st January 2023 . Natalie will lead the GGF and its subsidiaries in what is expected to be a seminal period in the development and progression .

Natalie takes up her presidency – the first woman to hold the position – whilst continuing her role as Commercial Director of Truhouse , her family ’ s home improvement company based in Stroud , Gloucestershire . Natalie manages corporate oversight together with supplier and contract management

for the business , having previously enjoyed 13 years in commercial banking .

Natalie ’ s commitment to the GGF has been significant since joining the organisation , including chairing of the Window and Door Group . She is known to be outspoken

and is passionate about customer service and improving the image of the industry . Natalie also wants to oversee ‘ an improvement in the transparency , communication and the image of the GGF ’.

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Leading hardware supplier Total Hardware has announced its continued commitment to offering products that consistently offer high quality security performance by renewing its Secured by Design ( SBD ) accreditation .

Chris Pell , General Manager at Total Hardware , says : “ Our customers know that security is a huge factor for contractors and homeowners and we are proud to have a range of hardware products that have achieved Secured by Design accreditation , the flagship UK police initiative

to help design out crime through the use of high-quality , innovative products and processes .” Total Hardware has Secured by Design accreditation across a range of hardware products including its Quantum MK3 Cranked and Inline Window handles , Tilt and Turn handles , Duration Friction Stays , Rapid Fit Door Hinge and the Flush Sash and High Security Quad Locks . Secured by Design is now widely recognised by professional audiences and increasingly by consumers , as a valuable mark of police preferred specification .

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FIT Show 2023 marks an extra special edition of the B2B trade show as it celebrates ten years since its launch . Over the last decade , FIT Show has evolved significantly . From its roots as a predominantly UPVC windows and doors show , FIT Show now incorporates the full plethora of home improvement products in materials ranging from aluminium through to timber and the very latest glass technology .

Over 85 % of space has now been allocated , 20 % of which is made up of brands who have never exhibited at FIT Show before

. In the last month alone , exhibitors to join the lineup include garage door experts Hormann UK , fenestration software providers Cyncly , Italian aluminium machinery manufacturer Gemma Group SRL , lifting systems companies Uplifter Gmbh & Co . Kg and GGR Group , aluminium systems company ASAS Aluminyum , Supalite Tiled Roof Systems and Windowparts .

As part of its anniversary event , organisers have announced a number of new and exciting features designed to entice visitors to return again this year . For exhibitors looking

to qualify leads more efficiently , and indeed visitors looking to purchase the latest products , our brand new ‘ Hosted Buyer Programme ’ will set up pre-arranged appointments . This feature is brand new for 2023 and is designed to save time and money by taking visitors straight to the people and products they want to see most .

GGF and FENSA will partner with FIT Show to deliver another first class CPD certified learning programme . Content will tackle current industry challenges as well as covering the latest industry regulations and legislative

changes . There will also be a new demonstration area on the show floor designed to complement the theoretical content with hands-on , practical support for installers .

FIT Show event director , Nickie West said : “ It ’ s always exciting when we open registration for FIT Show . It ’ s been a quick turnaround since our delayed 2021 event in May 2022 , but we ’ ve managed to make some exciting changes and develop new features to broaden our appeal in this time . This , coupled with the fact that there are so many

new brands to see for the first time make FIT Show an essential fixture in the 2023 calendar .

“ This is your chance to see every link in the supply chain , under one roof , at the same time . Save time visiting multiple suppliers and distributors , wrap everything up for the year ahead at FIT Show . And the fact it ’ s our ten year anniversary event means there ’ s even more reasons to attend and help us celebrate than ever before .”

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