GGF launches sysco group
20th June 2017

The GGF has created a new body specifically for systems houses in response to increasing membership among such companies.

The GGF Systems House Group will be chaired by Gareth Jones, Marketing & Technical Director, Window Solutions, Rehau, who also takes a seat on the GGF board as part of the role.

The GGF says the scope of the Group includes:

• Input into the GGF overall strategy such as the future shape and requirements of Building Regulations, e.g. Approved Document changes in England in 2018.
• How to tackle the issues caused by restrictive planning conditions (such as Article 4 Directions) that may exclude some framing materials in certain circumstances
• To assess the potential impact of any regulatory changes and through the GGF’s political lobbying campaigns, influence the shape of those changes to ensure they can be achieved and are not detrimental to any specific framing materials
• To ensure System Companies are represented and their voice heard in Industry Standards setting forums
• To work with our partners and develop workable solutions to current or potential issues that may exclude certain companies, in particular small and micro enterprises, from parts of the market, e.g.
• Small/micro fabricators who cannot justify third party certification to supply SBD compliant works

Gareth Jones said: “It’s an honour to represent the System Houses in the GGF Membership and the sector overall on the GGF Board. I will ensure the Group works to maintain and raise industry standards and that we focus on addressing the key issues affecting the sector.”

As well as Rehau, membership of the new group will include Veka, Profine UK, Synseal, Deceuninck and ALUK.

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