Meet the experts at Talking Shop

Glazpart has announced a new event, ‘Talking Shop with Glazpartners’ which will take place alongside the PIGs (People in Glazing Society) events across the UK in 2026.

The five sessions are scheduled throughout the year before each PiGs event and will be held in the same venues. Each Talking Shop will have technical experts from Glazpartners, available for informal discussions on industry and technical issues.

Along with Dean Bradley and members of the Glazpart team, the technical experts who have accepted Glazpart’s invitation to attend the first Talking Shop on 26 February in Birmingham are listed below.

• Andy Holland, technical and marketing manager, Rapierstar.
• Dale Pegler, technical director, Council for Aluminium in Building.
• Kevin Jones, head of technical, GGF.
• Andy Clegg, fenestration consultant, Fenestrology.
• Mark Gajda, technical services and certification manager, Rehau.
• Paul Naish, commercial director, Soudal.

Talking Shop with Glazpartners offers companies the chance to discuss industry issues and air concerns with technical experts who can help with ideas, information and solutions.

Andy Holland commented: “As one of the newest members of the Glazpartners programme, Rapierstar brings over 30 years of specialist expertise in fastener innovation to support the fenestration industry. We will be happy to provide technical guidance to help meet evolving regulatory and quality demands.”

Dale Pegler added: “I’m really pleased to be taking part in this new Talking Shop and representing the aluminium fenestration sector on behalf of the Council for Aluminium in Building. It offers a great chance to step away from the formalities and have some honest, open conversations with people from all parts of the industry. It’s a brilliant way to kick things off, meet new faces and share ideas and knowledge in a friendly, informal setting.”

Kevin Jones added: “Regulatory change often affects our industry and with it comes challenges. I’m looking forward to hearing views and sharing our broad industry knowledge.”

Andy Clegg commented: “With so much going on in the fenestration sector, it’s a great opportunity for companies to come together in a social setting to discuss issues with industry experts. I look forward to hearing views, sharing knowledge and know-how for the benefit of Glazpartners.”

Mark Gajda added, “I’m looking forward to the new Talking Shop. It promises to be the ideal event to informally discuss industry issues and challenges face to face with like-minded people. I will be open to hear industry and regulation concerns and more than happy to share my expertise and technical guidance.”

Paul Naish commented: “Talking shop with Glazpartners is a great opportunity for us to meet with installers and fabricators and discuss the requirements for the sealants and adhesives they use and how we can support them with training, marketing and using Soudal products.  It is also a great opportunity for us to understand any challenges they face in terms of current installation methods and market legislation.”

If you are going to PiGs Birmingham in February and are interested in coming along an hour earlier to meet the experts at Glazpart’s Talking Shop, please email dbradley@glazpart.co.uk.