Clearview National March 2017 - Issue 184 | Page 51

DOORS & WINDOWS
Ben Wallace GGF , John Grant Member ( 1 )
GGF has grown considerably . In recent years more companies have joined and discovered the many benefits of membership .
“ I am now looking forward to helping the GGF and its members - regardless of company size and status – and I hope my personal attributes of fairness and due diligence , along with my independence of mind will help ensure that my tenure as president is one of continued success for GGF members .”
EVENTS
The GGF has many events and initiatives planned to celebrate this special year in its history . Alan Burgess said the Federation had carried out a full governance review of boards and that a new political strategy group will be set up .
He added : “ What ’ s stopping us from getting 40 new members this year ? Change happens , embrace it . There will be a GGF birthday bash on the first night of The FIT Show , we will have commemorative souvenirs , founding member souvenirs , celebrations at GGF Members Day , a special lifetime achievement award at G17 and at the GGF Offices on the walls of our Members ’ meeting area there will be a historic timeline of GGF ’ s history .”
INTERESTING TIMES AHEAD
Brian Baker , GGF Chief Executive ( interim ) hosted the presentations for the London event , reflecting on his own presidency ( which ended in December 2016 ) and providing an update on the changes at the GGF in the last 12 months .
Following his introduction , Brian thanked Nigel Rees , former GGF chief executive , for his 22 years of loyal service to the federation . Nigel was then invited to say farewell to the GGF and the industry .
Following Nigel ’ s heartfelt thanks and praise of GGF members and staff for their support , Brian welcomed in the new President . He said : “ I am pleased Alan is now President . In my current role as interim chief executive , I am looking forward to working with Alan and lending advice or help when required . There are some interesting times ahead especially with our political campaigning , new corporate governance and infrastructure as well as our new overall strategic direction . I am confident the right people are now in place to fully deliver the best for our members .”
The GGF revealed that it now has a new Chief Executive Officer selected from three shortlisted candidates . The identity of the successful candidate will not be unveiled until the appointee has started at the GGF .
HISTORY OF THE GGF The Glass & Glazing Federation was founded on the 13th January 1977 by the change of name of the flat glass association ( founded 1st March 1964 ) and the incorporation of the insulating glass , safety glazing and glass benders association .
The antecedents of the Flat Glass Association were the Plate Glass Association , the records for which go back to the 1880s . There is evidence in minute books of the glass and glazing companies meeting for their common interests a century earlier in 1780 .
Since its formation the GGF has greatly increased its work on behalf of the industry in technical and trading standards , in marketing and communications including representations to the government and the media , in industrial relations and in training and health and safety . Much work is conducted at a European and international level . The range of interests covered today includes every aspect of the glass and window industries along with solar applications .
http :// www . ggf . org . uk
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