Edgetech and The Gl@zine Kick off the 2008 VAT Campaign at Glassex

Edgetech in conjunction with the Gl@zine has chosen Glassex as the venue to launch the 2008 Reduce VAT campaign for Energy Saving Recommended windows.

Andy Jones, Managing Director of Edgetech UK comments: ‘We ended 2007 on a positive note when Tim Yeo, Chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee, wrote to us with an invitation to submit evidence on the issue to the next inquiry. We've since kept in touch with Mr Yeo and indeed John McFall, Chairman of Treasury Select Committee and Peter Luff, Chairman of Trade & Industry Select Committee keeping our industry efforts top of mind. Edgetech has also continued to work with the Energy Saving Trust, GGF and the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes.

‘But with a new year - a tough start for many - it's time to reinvigorate our campaign both individually and collectively as an industry. Edgetech is about to try to make in roads into the European policy decision makers and will keep Gl@zine readers up to date on how this goes. But as an industry there is so much more we can do and Glassex seems the ideal platform on which to do this. Edgetech's stand (4-B25) and the Gl@zine's stand (4-B45) will both have information about how your organisation can add your voice and weight to the campaign, as well as a host of useful contact information, template letters and other lobbying tools.’

Richard Schwarz adds: ‘It seems appropriate to use the industry trade exhibition to highlight and advance the cause of industry issues like the Reduce VAT campaign. It's one of the few events over the course of the year when our market in its entirety has the opportunity to contribute proactively to an issue that if successful will have a huge positive impact on the businesses of trade and retail window and glass companies on the UK. Along with Edgetech, we look forward to seeing visitors at the show to talk about the campaign.’