A flat glass expert with more than 25 years’ industry experience has joined the UK’s Glass Technology Services (GTS).
It is as part of an investment programme to meet more demand for testing and consultancy throughout the supply chain.
Garry Smith has joined GTS from the NSG Group. He was Technical Advisory Service Manager there for nearly ten years and provided advice on the specification and use of glass.
He was also responsible for troubleshooting projects and providing support on technical issues for designers, architects, specifiers and end-customers.
Garry will provide advice on the mechanical strength, safety and security of glass, failure analysis and environmental issues.
His knowledge also covers specific properties of glass in use including fire safety, acoustics, solar and thermal management.
He has regularly provided advice and support to both individual companies and professional associations. The associations include the Flat Glass Manufacturers Association (FGMA), the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) and Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB).
