PiGs and Glazpart announce Talking Shop events for 2026

Glazpart and PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society have announced a series of new events for 2026.

The new event, called “Talking Shop with Glazpartners”, is in conjunction with  the five PiGs events across the UK in 2026. The sessions, sponsored by Glazpartners, will take place an hour before the PiGs events in the same venues, and will have technical experts from Glazpartners present for informal discussions.

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented: “Glazpartners was started two and a half years ago and has grown to sixty five companies across the supply chain. It was set up to encourage greater collaboration between Glazpart and our customers and partners. The five Talking Shop events in 2026 will be the ideal platform for companies to discuss issues with experts who are Technical Glazpartners, in an informal setting.

“Glazpart has already had invitations accepted from technical consultants and technical staff from professional bodies such as GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation) and CAB (Council for Aluminium in Building) to take part in the new events, which start at 4pm before all PIGs social events in 2026.

“Talking Shop with Glazpartners offers companies a chance to discuss the issues that matter most to their business with experts who can help with ideas, information and solutions.”

Glazpart and PiGs have confirmed there will be no formal presentations, or sales pitches or marketing materials on display.

Dean added: “The feedback from Glazpartners last year indicates that there is an appetite for this type of informal event for companies looking to make more connections, develop stronger relationships and increase their information and technical knowledge.”

Sarah Ball, PiGs Organiser, commented on this latest development to the hugely successful PiGs events. She said: “The added value of the Talking Shop events is yet another great reason for attending PiGs social events. We are delighted to partner with Glazpart to make the Talking Shop with Glazpartners, a unique opportunity for companies to meet with industry experts for an informal chat.”

The dates and venues of the PiGs events are spread across the UK throughout the year.

• 26 February – Birmingham  – Revolucion de Cuba
• 23 April – Belfast – Whites Tavern
• 25 June – Bristol – Brown and Bye
• 24 September – Newcastle – Pitcher and Piano
• 12 November – Manchester – Revolucion de Cuba

Dean continued: “We always look forward to seeing everyone at the PiGs. If you are going to any of the PiGs events in 2026, why not come an hour early for our ‘Talking Shop with Glazpartners’, meet the experts and enjoy Glazpart’s pre-event hospitality.”

Anyone working in the glass and glazing sector can book their place at PiGs on the website Eventbrite here. And companies interested in coming along to “Talking Shop with Glazpartners” events should email Dean Bradley dbradley@glazpart.co.uk.

Glazpart is already a sponsor of PiGs events, but companies can still sponsor PiGs events in 2026. The full list of PiGs sponsors will be announced in January 2026. For all PiGs sponsorship opportunities (including STY newsletter)  please contact Sarah Ball by email; sarah@peopleinglazing.co.uk or call 07540 049655.

For more information about Glazpart, visit: Glazpart | Injection Mould Specialist Since 1986

Or for more information about the PiGs events, visit: Events – PiGs