Acknowledging that Glassex did not deliver to all sections of the market with its 2006 outing, organiser EMAP Maclaren has reinforced the management team of the event and pledged to make ‘significant improvements’ to the exhibition.

EMAP has recruited former Glassex Sales Manager, Dave Broxton, to head up the sales operations for both Glassex and Glass Processing & Technology. Broxton has held a number of senior positions within the glazing media and is known for his candour and passion for the industry.

He brings with him extensive knowledge and numerous contacts within the glass and fenestration markets.

Commenting on his appointment Dave said: ‘The views expressed by a number of industry commentators after GP&T 2005 and Glassex 2006 reflected my own concerns and those of a wide cross-section of the industry. A prerequisite for my rejoining was a cast iron commitment by Emap Maclaren to invest in the exhibition and crucially to reconnect with the market at all levels. I am looking forward to the challenge of restoring Glassex and GP&T to their pre-eminent positions within the market and at the same time rebuilding trust in the events.’

Two internal appointments have also been made. Steve Crowhurst, Publishing & Event Director, has assumed overall responsibility for Glassex and GP&T within his division. He is supported by Sue Rothwell, Emap Maclaren Sales Director, who brings a wealth of sales planning experience and strategic insight from 15 years of exhibition sales management.

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Glass Age