The Glazpart Team - Mel Bivens, Dean Bradley and Andy Lobban will be at PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners in Bristol

PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners heads to Bristol

PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners heads to Bristol

The Glazpart team says it is looking forward to the upcoming Modern Joinery News’ sister publication, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society and its Talking Shop with Glazpartners in Bristol on 25 June. It is the third Talking Shop of the year and it promises to be one of the best yet with technical experts from:

  • BFRC (British Fenestration Ratings Council)
  • CAB (Council for Aluminium in Building)
  • Fenestrology
  • GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation)
  • Glazpart
  • Rapierstar
  • Soudal Network

PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners takes place at Brown and Bye, Brunel Quay in Bristol on 25 June from 4pm, when visitors can meet Technical Glazpartners from across the supply chain and the Glazpart team to discuss industry issues.

The event offers companies the chance to freely discuss industry issues and air concerns with a range of technical experts willing to share ideas, information and solutions, all in an informal and relaxed setting.

Look ahead to the Bristol event, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented: “We always look forward to the PiGs events and historically Bristol is one of the best events.

“For this Talking Shop we have a wide range of experts including Richard Sellman, Managing Director of BFRC, our latest Technical Glazpartner who will be on hand to share his expertise on testing, certification, window energy ratings and more.

“It promises to be a great event and if you are going to PiGs Bristol, why not come along an hour earlier at 4pm to get the full benefit of the latest Talking Shop.”

If you are going to PiGs Bristol next month why not come along an hour early (4pm) where you will be welcomed by the Glazpart team Dean Bradley, Andy Lobban and Melanie Bivens.

To book your PiGs place please visit: People In Glazing -Bristol Tickets, Thursday 25 June  •  5 PM – 10 PM | Eventbrite.

To find out more about the award-winning Glazpartners programme please visit the Glazpart web page Glazpartners – Glazpart.

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