Glassex will celebrate its Silver Anniversary by offering an array of events, competitions, business seminars and of course, more than 150 of the glazing industry’s top suppliers, in the most comprehensive programme ever seen at the event.

For 2005 Glassex will offer the key elements that form the backbone of the event, together with a programme of features both new, and recently introduced.

As glazing refurbishment continues to grow in the sectors represented by local authorities and housing associations, including a strong growth in demand for secure residential doors, Glassex 2005 will see the launch of a one-day conference aimed squarely at officers and managers from these important sectors. Key representatives from the local authority and housing association sectors will be consulted in the creation of a definitive programme focusing on the key issues facing glazing refurbishment in public sector housing, with such topics as Partnering; Further Revisions to Part L; Environmental and Planning Issues; and Sustainability being considered. The Programme for Glazing in the Public Sector – Focus on Housing will be published in January; participation will be free of charge although places will be strictly limited, and by prior registration.

A Business-to-Business Seminar programme is being assembled with a clear focus on the day-to-day needs of, and issues facing fabricators and installers.

A highly popular feature introduced at Glassex ’04 was the Conservatory Design Competition. For 2005 a major sponsor will be revealed, and changes to the judging process.

Whilst bars are hardly a new phenomenon at Glassex, The Central Bar introduced to Glassex last time out was specifically designed to encourage, as its name suggests, a central meeting place for visitors and exhibitors alike. In celebration of the Silver Anniversary of Glassex for 2005 it will be tagged ‘The Silver Bar’ and once again will be located within the exhibition, decked with comfy couches and chairs to offer a sophisticated yet relaxed area in which to mix and match, and just maybe seal a deal or two.

In summary Glassex Event Manager Steve Redman said: ‘The Glassex team is almost totally new to Glassex, but one of the most experienced in the exhibition and events industry. There are many bright and ambitious ideas now in place for Glassex, many of which are highly visible and with others that will enhance the event behind the scenes. These are now having their effect and will be quite evident as we approach March 2005, and certainly throughout the event. We are looking forward to demonstrating the changes in tangible terms to exhibitors and visitors.’

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Glass Age