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🏆Combilift launches Future Engineers Award🏆Combilift has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging young people to ...
19/10/2026

🏆Combilift launches Future Engineers Award🏆

Combilift has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging young people to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing, following a Manufacturing Day event attended by more than 100 fifth-year students (17-year-olds) and their Engineering and Technology teachers from across County Monaghan.

The Future Engineers Award, launched by Combilift CEO and Co-Founder Martin McVicar during the event, will recognise any Leaving Certificate student in County Monaghan sitting their examinations in 2027 who achieves a H1, the highest grade, in either Engineering or Technology.

Speaking at the Manufacturing Day event, Martin McVicar said: “If we want to have great engineers in manufacturing in the future, we have to encourage young people to see engineering as an exciting career choice.

“When you look at the technology being developed today, engineering is about much more than traditional mechanical engineering.

“There is software, coding, electrical engineering and mechatronics, and the skills students develop through Engineering and Technology can open up career opportunities across manufacturing."

Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/combilift-launches-future-engineers-award/

🔥OPSS turns up the heat on IGU manufacturers🔥IGU manufacturers are being warned to review gas-fill levels, Factory Produ...
19/10/2026

🔥OPSS turns up the heat on IGU manufacturers🔥

IGU manufacturers are being warned to review gas-fill levels, Factory Production Controls and compliance records, after the Office for Product Safety and Standards confirmed plans to test units coming off UK production lines.

Speaking at the Glazing Summit on 8 October, OPSS confirmed that it had already purchased testing equipment and had plans to carry pout spot checks on sealed unit manufacturers.

The move could have significant implications for the industry, with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) warning that gas testing could also bring wider Factory Production controls (FPCs), Declarations of Performance and conformity documentation under scrutiny.

“We support the principle of what OPSS is doing. Manufacturers, their customers and ultimately end-users, need confidence that products deliver their declared performance. The question is how OPSS will respond when a product falls outside those requirements.” said Kevin Jones, Technical Director, GGF.

“Sealed unit manufacturers need to make sure that required gas-content checks are being completed and recorded, and that failures trigger documented investigation and corrective action.

“Any disconnect between written FPC procedures and what happens on the factory floor could potentially become an issue during an inspection.”

Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/opss-turns-up-the-heat-on-igu-manufacturers/

🟢 WFN’s Sarah Ball to discuss changing the face of trades 🟢Sarah Ball, Co-Founder of the Women in Fenestration Network (...
19/10/2026

🟢 WFN’s Sarah Ball to discuss changing the face of trades 🟢

Sarah Ball, Co-Founder of the Women in Fenestration Network (WFN), will join industry leaders at the Diversity and Inclusion in Construction (DIIC) 2026 conference to discuss how specialist trades can attract a wider range of people and open up new career opportunities.

Taking place at the American Express Stadium in Brighton on 22 October, DIIC 2026 brings together construction professionals, employers, educators and future talent to explore how the built environment can become more diverse and inclusive.

Sarah will take part in Stage 5, Panel 1, Changing the Face of Trades: Specialist Contractor Pathways into Non-Traditional Careers.

“There’s a huge amount of opportunity within fenestration, but we need to make sure people know those opportunities exist and can see a way into the industry,” said Sarah,

“It’s not just about attracting more people into the industry. We also need to look at what happens once they get here, whether people have the opportunity to develop their skills, progress their careers and move into leadership roles."

Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/wfns-sarah-ball-to-discuss-changing-the-face-of-trades/

15/10/2026

🐷 PiGs Manchester FOUR weeks to go! 🐷

The countdown is officially ON! ⏰🎉

In just 4 weeks, PiGs is coming to Manchester for our final event of 2026!

Join us at PiGs Manchester for a great evening of networking. We’d love to see you there! 🐷🤝

EVENT DETAILS 👇

📍 11 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR
📅 Thursday 12 November 2026
🕔 PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpart Limited's Glazpartners starts at 4pm, followed by the main networking event from 5pm.

A huge thank you to both our event sponsors and annual sponsors for helping us make PiGs possible 👏

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester-pigs-aka-people-in-glazing-society-networking-event-tickets-1311909680169?aff=oddtdtcreator

🤝 Partnerships, Launches and Sponsors 🤝Find out about the recent partnership's and launches across the industry. 👇🐷 Busi...
15/10/2026

🤝 Partnerships, Launches and Sponsors 🤝

Find out about the recent partnership's and launches across the industry. 👇

🐷 Business Pilot is bringing together six installation businesses for a new video series exploring what it takes to build and run a successful installation company in today’s market. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/business-pilot-launches-new-video-series/

🐷 REHAU UK - Building Solutions has partnered with the FENSA Recycling Scheme to offer installers across the UK free disposal and recycling for PVC-U windows. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/rehau-uk-announces-new-partnership-with-fensa/

🐷 The Residence Collection has announced that it will return to exhibit at FIT Show 2027, while also being confirmed as VIP Lounge Sponsor for the first time. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/the-residence-collection-confirmed-to-sponsor-vip-lounge/

🐷 After more than twenty years headhunting senior leaders and specialist talent across the fenestration sector, the website for MG Headhunting, launched by Mark Goldsmith, has just launched: www.mgheadhunting.co.uk. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/mg-headhunting-website-goes-live/

✈️ Thermoseal Group heads to Glasstec 2026 ✈️Thermoseal Group is heading back to glasstec Düsseldorf, joining forces wit...
14/10/2026

✈️ Thermoseal Group heads to Glasstec 2026 ✈️

Thermoseal Group is heading back to glasstec Düsseldorf, joining forces with Fenzi Group for what it says is its biggest show yet.

From 20–23 October 2026, Thermoseal Group will be found in Hall 16, Stand B12 – said to be right at the heart of the world’s trade fair for the glass industry.

Thermoseal will exhibit its range of insulating glass components, including Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge spacer systems. Attendees will also find sealants, Euroseal Hot Melt and machinery solutions for sealed unit production.

Mark Hickox, Sales Director at Thermoseal Group, said: “Glasstec Düsseldorf is always an important event for us and a great opportunity to meet customers, partners and people from across the industry.

“Being part of Fenzi Group has given Thermoseal an even greater international platform, and this year we’re looking forward to being together on the Fenzi stand."

Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/thermoseal-group-heads-to-glasstec-2026/

🎊 Anniversaries worth celebrating 🎊We've had a few celebrations and anniversaries recently. Find out about them below. 👇...
14/10/2026

🎊 Anniversaries worth celebrating 🎊

We've had a few celebrations and anniversaries recently. Find out about them below. 👇

🐷 Leads2Trade is celebrating its 20-year anniversary, marking two decades of helping businesses grow through high-quality, verified leads. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/leads-2-trade-celebrates-20-year-anniversary/

🐷 Architectural aluminium systems house, Aluprof inspiruje, has marked two decades of growth with an anniversary celebration at its Altrincham showroom. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/aluprof-uk-celebrates-20th-anniversary/

🐷 AluFold Windows is celebrating one year of fabrication at its factory at Whitebirk Industrial Estate. Find out more here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/alufold-celebrates-a-year-of-growth-at-blackburn-factory/

🚗🐷 PiGs on the road: Women in Fenestration Lunch and Learn 🐷🚗On 22 September, Women in Fenestration Network (WFN) held i...
13/10/2026

🚗🐷 PiGs on the road: Women in Fenestration Lunch and Learn 🐷🚗

On 22 September, Women in Fenestration Network (WFN) held its first lunch and learn at the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) head office in London.

Charlotte Haslam delivered the first Lunch and Learn workshop, which was all about confidence and imposter syndrome.

Rachael Lewis, Events and Content Coordinator at PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, was one of the attendees, and enjoyed hearing from Charlotte.

Read all about the day here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/pigs-on-the-road-women-in-fenestration-lunch-and-learn/

❤️ Remembering Simon Philpott ❤️In last week's Sty news, and with the help of Simon's wife, Joanne, we celebrated the li...
13/10/2026

❤️ Remembering Simon Philpott ❤️

In last week's Sty news, and with the help of Simon's wife, Joanne, we celebrated the life of one of the glass and glazing industries most familiar and much-loved faces, Simon Philpott, who we sadly lost earlier this year.

Over nearly four decades, Simon built lasting friendships and wonderful memories in an industry he truly loved. Above all, he was grateful for the greatest gift it gave him, his family, Joanne, Ryan and Gemma, who meant everything to him.

The industry may have said goodbye to a respected colleague and friend, but the many people who had the privilege of knowing Simon will remember him for the way he treated people, the work he took pride in and the warmth he brought to those around him.

A life well lived, a career well earned, and a lasting legacy both within the glass industry and, most importantly, with the family at the centre of his world.

Rest in peace, Simon. You will be greatly missed. ❤️

Read more about Simon's near 40 year career in glazing here: https://peopleinglazing.co.uk/remembering-simon-philpott/

08/10/2026

🐷 PiGs Manchester JUST FIVE WEEKS TO GO! 🐷

The countdown is officially ON! ⏰🎉

In just 5 weeks, PiGs is coming to Manchester for our final event of 2026!

Get the date in your diary and come along for a brilliant evening of networking. We would love to see you there. 🤝

EVENT DETAILS 👇

📍 11 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR
📅 Thursday 12 November 2026
🕔 PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpart Limited's Glazpartners starts at 4pm, followed by the main networking event from 5pm.

A huge thank you to both our event sponsors and annual sponsors for helping us make PiGs possible 👏

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester-pigs-aka-people-in-glazing-society-networking-event-tickets-1311909680169?aff=oddtdtcreator

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