GGF
appoints Robert Aitken as President
The GGF has announced that Robert Aitken is GGF President.
The GGF President is elected every two years and Robert succeeds Rick
Wilberforce.
Robert Aitken said 'I will continue with the GGF's lobbying of Government
in many different areas, and with other decision makers and influencers
to increase the industry's environmental credentials and importance of
energy efficient windows.
'2008 is predicted to be a difficult trading year across all industries
but sustainability and developments driven by Climate Change create major
opportunities for our industry and for GGF Members to develop higher-performing
products that UK and European legislation requires. Mr Rick Wilberforce
said 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nigel Rees, Chief
Executive of the GGF, for the significant successes that have been achieved
and its drive to improve the industries health safety record. Some of
these key achievements include Project Green, BFRC, Window Energy Rating
System, the GGF's involvement with the Industry Working Party in light
of the Planning White Paper and the GGF's involvement in TrustMark's new
Consumer Forum, involvement with training and skills for our industry
and identifying solutions for the problems of parking for emergency glaziers.'
Nigel Rees confirmed 'Robert brings to the GGF a wealth of experience,
knowledge and skills that will assist with continuing our work with Government
to reduce carbon emissions and reduce the wastage of energy in new build
and replacement windows. We are delighted to welcome Robert.'
Robert has been involved with the glazing industry and with GGF affairs
for many years. He is also chairman of the BFRC and chairs the GGF's Home
Improvements Executive.
Robert is a founder Director and a previous chairman of FENSA. Robert
will be supported by Vice President John Devine.
For further information on the GGF please go to www.ggf.org.uk.
If you want to become a GGF Member where you will be provided with all
the different technical, business and marketing support, and have a real
voice in your industry, please contact Linda Cavendar on lcavender@ggf.org.uk
