Gareth has 25 years’ experience working in sales, marketing, and business management for a range of industries including manufacturing, learning and development, and consultancy. He has worked with the glass industry for the last 9 years and provides support to many types of organisations including manufacturers, food and drink brands, pharmaceutical companies, and retailers.
With a passion for learning and development both personally and professionally, which is also a key value within Glass Technology Services, Gareth holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing, and is proud to be a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Gareth is responsible for the strategic direction of the business and ensuring that the business delivers the necessary services and support to its customers. He has been involved in a number of projects within the glass industry over the last few years including consultancy projects for clients looking at new markets, development of production facilities, new product development, recycling, sustainability, and setting up and sitting on the board of a spin out business. Gareth is also a keen advocate of glass as a material and is involved in the work promoting the industry and the material to key stakeholders.
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Post-Brexit service update
We understand some of our overseas customers may be concerned following Britain’s exit from the EU due to the impact on importers and exporters to the UK, as well as accreditation and standards. Please find information below to provide peace of mind for our continued service.
Glass technology specialists invest over £500K to meet industry demand
Independent research, test and design specialist Glass Technology Services has completed a £500K investment programme to meet increasing demand throughout the glass supply-chain.
Clear toughened glass benefits demonstrated for BBC Watchdog
Clear toughened glass benefits demonstrated for BBC Watchdog
Accredited laboratory services will be recognised regardless of Brexit
Leading experts in glass analysis and testing, Glass Technology Services Ltd, confirms that their UKAS accredited laboratory facilities will continue to be recognised regardless of the outcome of the ongoing Brexit negotiations.
Experts in glass invest over £500k to meet growing industry demands
Independent glass research, analysis and testing specialists Glass Technology Services continues to invest to remain at the forefront of glass support, with over £500k invested to meet increasing demands across the glass supply chain.
Sharp new look for the experts in glass
Leading experts in glass, Glass Technology Services, today launch a fresh new look following a rebranding of the company.
Digital edition of glassmakers’ periodic table released following unprecedented demand
Following unprecedented demand for the glassmakers’ periodic table, the experts in glass are pleased to announce the release of a digital version of the poster.
Glass Futures wins £7.1m UK Government contract to investigate decarbonising the sector
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has placed a £7.1million Industrial Fuel Switching Procurement Contract with Glass Futures Ltd to provide in-depth investigations of sustainable alternative fuel sources and innovative scenarios to decarbonise the glass manufacturing process in line with “Net Zero” targets.
Collaborative partnership with Rockfield announced
We're delighted to announce a new collaborative partnership developed to give brand owners and manufacturers greater confidence in their container design.
Glass Technology Services launch new website to showcase expertise
Renowned glass experts and analytical specialists Glass Technology Services have launched their new website.