WINDOWS Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 4

WORDS
WORDS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN WINDOW ASSOCIATION
W
elcome to the final edition of Windows
for 2017.
NIGEL CHALK
Chairman of the Board,
Australian Window
Association
It’s an important and perpetual role of
the AWA Board of Directors to focus on strategic
initiatives to strengthen the industry and create
value for all members. With a new strategic plan
underway for 2018, one of the most important
initiatives during 2017 was the progression of a
potential merger between the Australian Window
Association (AWA) and the Australian Glass and
Glazing Association (AGGA).
Over many years, the AWA and AGGA have
been exploring opportunities to work closer
together and participate in joint activities. A
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
signed, we have participated in joint conferences
and, as more recently announced, convened a
boards’ nominated working group consisting of
members from both Associations. This led to the
unanimous agreement that the potential merger
of both Associations be pursued. This working
group has now been tasked with considering what
the structure should look like and how it may be
implemented.
I’m sure you will agree that this is a sensible,
grounded initiative and will place the total
fenestration industry in line with best international
practice and provide a more powerful
accreditation, training and advocacy position. We
will ensure that all member s and partners are kept
informed of the progress of this initiative.
The Association exists to support your business
success so don’t forget to utilise the many benefits
on offer from being a part of Australia’s peak
industry body.
On behalf of the AWA Board of Directors, I thank
you for your continued support of the AWA over
the last year and wish all readers a safe and happy
Christmas and New Year.
WORDS FROM THE EDITOR
W
ell another year comes to a close. I
would like to take this opportunity to
wish all of our readers and contributors
to windows magazine a Merry Christmas and a
safe and joyful holiday season, and welcome to
Windows summer edition.
GARY SMITH
Marketing &
Communications Manager,
Australian Window
Association
The magazine kicks off with a special feature
celebration of our industry winners from
this year’s Design Awards, followed by four
pages packed with photos from Fenestration
Australia 2017, Fiji. You can view and download
all photos taken at Fenestration Australia in
our Flickr gallery. Visit www.flickr.com/photos/
australianwindowassociation.
This edition’s editorial section includes David Esler,
with tips on how to use performance management
within your business, Peter Francis discusses
the internal audit and risk management both an
offensive and defensive strategy for any business,
Bryan Pickard suggests it’s time to give your sales
agreement a health check, and Tim Reardon gives
us an update on the economy.
In the Windows section, our Member Profile
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Summer 2017
celebrates Ian Bennie and Associates turning 30
with a story on how the business began and how
it has evolve and transformed over the last three
decades, the Case Study projects feature bifold
doors and Low-E glass, an article on the AWA
Technical Committee’s visit to the Cyclone Testing
Station in Townsville, information on the 2018 AWA
Scholarship, an update on the future for WERS
and many great news stories.
In our Screens section, we have a Case Study on
fall prevention, a technical update, and a bumper
News section with all you need to know about
security screens, an important message to all strata
schemes, Amplimesh’s 50th Anniversary, and latest
young member profile.
We would like to thank all of our contributors and
advertisers for helping make Windows magazine
great in 2017. Don’t forget to stay in touch with us
on social media. Like and follow us on Facebook
and Instagram: @australianwindowassociation.
We hope you really enjoy our summer edition of
Windows and have a great Christmas and holiday
season.
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