It’s back with a bump to normality after the Christmas break, writes Editor John Roper as he says Happy New Year and recognises it as a time of optimism, especially in this industry which is born of entrepreneurs who are forever optimistic. However, he warns that to build on optimism requires anticipating challenges and embracing change and diversification – complacency will take the hindmost…leaving even more opportunities for the brave.
Let’s get together!
Andrew Scott, the CEO of Purplex, the marketing company and Insight Data, says that working with the media via public relations still achieves independent endorsement, which is an essential investment for the glass and glazing industry in 2026, despite the surge in ‘do it yourself’ digital marketing.
Coming full circle
The Council for Aluminium in Building has reported significant growth in its closed loop recycling scheme, marking its strongest year of member participation since the programme was launched said CEO Nigel Headford at CAB’s 31st annual general meeting.
Schüco UK & Ireland has appointed Benedikt Herweg as its new managing director, effective immediately. This is a strategic decision that, according to Schüco, marks a new chapter in the company’s growth and commitment to excellence.
Cleaner, cutting edge
Euroglaze, the Barnsley-based Rehau trade fabricator, continues to invest in its improvement programme, with two new machines designed to improve the quality and precision of its frames. Euroglaze has now added a Haffner double mitre saw for ancillaries and a Haffner CNC corner cleaner.
A new Pioneer
Pioneer Trading Company has added a Graf SLS single head CNC sill welder from Haffner. Haffner claims that the machine is the first and only singlehead CNC welder specifically designed to deliver seamless bay sills.
The G24 Awards has booked regular TV comedy panellist and Live at the Apollo star Zoe Lyons to host this year’s Awards Gala Dinner being held on Friday 29 November.
She is also currently host of BBC2’s Lightning quick-fire quiz and and guest co-host of Sunday Morning Live. She also appears on the Frank Skinner radio show and has been a regular on Have I Got News for You, QI, and Mock the Week. She is a winner of Celebrity Mastermind.
Lyons is an immediately recognisable voice on Radio 4. A regular on The News Quiz, Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show, plus her own four part series Passport Paddy. She is an award-winning stand-up, winner of Dave’s Joke of the Fringe, Comedian’s Comedian of the Year,and The Funny Women Award, as well as being nominated for the Edinburgh Best Newcomer Comedy Award some many moons ago.
Openness
On her socials she talks about a variety of topics including her alopecia, wild swimming and her trusted companion Groucho Barks the Jack Terrier. She is sure to entertain the guests at the UK’s glass and glazing’s party of the year at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Tickets for tables are now on sale at the G-Awards website.