The Glass and Glazing Federation today (Sep 7) announced the formation of the GGF Aluminium Group aimed at filling a gap in its current technical group infrastructure and the industry generally.
The body has already seen an influx from aluminium businesses looking to join this year as well as a general revival in use of the material, specifically in products such as bi-folding doors and secondary glazing.
Senior technical officer David Borland added: “Part of the responsibilities of the Technical Department is to continually review the service we provide to members and most importantly recognise gaps in that service. It is during these reviews and discussions it became clear that the one part of the Industry which needed additional GGF Technical support was the aluminium sector.”
He continued: “While there is substantial overlap with the GGF Window & Door Group, there are areas of fenestration that are unique to aluminium such as shopfronts, commercial entrance screens, curtain walling & commercial windows.
“We hope with the support of a considerable number of existing GGF members with aluminium interests, the new Aluminium Group can prove to be a valuable technical asset for the GGF, our Members and the industry”.
