A Plus MD heads new GGF group
A Plus Aluminium’s Jon Palethorpe has been appointed chairman of the new Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) aluminium group.
Jon chaired his first meeting in April which reportedly led to the Government making changes to the revised Approved Documents L (vol. 1 and 2) which came into force in June.
“The impact of that first meeting proves the necessity of a working group such as this,” said Jon.
“It was a combination of feedback from the group members working together that highlighted areas of the new regulations that were inconsistent in the definition of ‘standard’ products for simulation. Working with the GGF technical team we proposed a revised definition that was accepted.
“Our objective is to provide a focus for GGF members who are involved in aluminium products to best represent their interests,” continued Jon. “These will include technical issues – there are more legislative changes being proposed on which we must have a common view and provide consistent feedback to the government, as well as developing consumer guides, a clear presence within GGF for aluminium (such as a dedicated website) and be a point of reference.”
The GGF Aluminium Group consists of 25 member companies and meets regularly, typically once a quarter.