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  • Registration deadline this Friday for IGMA Summer Technical Conference
    May 1, 2012
    The registration deadline for the IGMA Summer Technical Conference, to be held June 4-7 in Ottawa, is this Friday, May 4. The conference will include a discussion on the primary technical issues in the insulating glass industry, a working meeting to create top resources for manufacturers of IGUs, as well as networking opportunities, according to event organizers.Click here to register.

  • Associations push for LRRP reform
    March 12, 2012
    The Window & Door Manufacturers Association gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for its annual meeting and spring legislative conference. Among other issues, members were updated on Congressional efforts to curtail some of the Environmental Protection Agency's lead paint regulations. WDMA is supporting new legislation introduced by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) that...

  • AAMA celebrates diamond anniversary, recognizes members for their contributions
    March 1, 2012
    Bringing back distinguished members from the past, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association celebrated the group's 75th anniversary with a banquet at its annual conference in Naples, Fla., Feb. 27.  AAMA also used the occasion to recognize several current members for their contributions.The 2012 outstanding member award went to Gantt Miller, former chairman of the AAMA board and...

  • AAMA ratifies 2012 board; appoints Heppes as affiliated association officer
    March 1, 2012
    At the American Architectural Manufacturers Association 75th Annual Conference in Naples, Fla., the AAMA membership ratified the 2012 board of directors, which included Jerry Heppes, CEO of the Door and Hardware Institute. Heppes fills the affiliated association seat formerly held by Phil James of the National Glass Association."We are excited to have Jerry Heppes on the board," said...

  • GPD China 2012 final program now available
    February 29, 2012
    The organizers of GPD China 2012 unveiled the final program for the Glass Performance Days Conference in Shanghai, China, March 31-April 1. The theme will be "High Performance Glass in Sustainable Energy Systems," according to a release. "We have chosen our focus to suit both the hottest trends in the world of glass and the current situation on the market in China that stands out as a trendsetter...

  • Guardian to sponsor IGMA meetings
    January 13, 2012
    Guardian Industries will be a sponsor the 2012 meetings of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance, the first of which will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 4, in Tempe, Ariz.  "Guardian knows that sponsorship of IGMA, a globally recognized association, helps to promote the latest IG technologies, certifications and standards,” said David Cooper, president,  IGMA, and advanced IG program leader...

  • GDP China extends abstract submission deadline
    December 20, 2011
    The GPD organizing committee has extended the abstract submission deadline for GDP China until Jan. 20, according to a Dec. 20 Glass Performance Days release. To submit an abstract, click here.The committee will send acceptance decisions in early 2012. 

  • Vitrum 2011 draws more than 6,500 glass industry reps

    October 31, 2011
    Vitrum 2011, the Milan-based international glass show, drew more than 6,500 attendees last week, according to show organizers, nearly half from countries other than Italy. The event, held at the Rho Fiera Milano fairgrounds, took place Oct. 26-29. This year marked the debut of the Vitrum Gourmet Festival, an event dedicated to Italian haute cuisine that featured...

  • Vitrum 2011 underway
    October 27, 2011
    Vitrum 2011, the Milan-based international glass show, opened yesterday, Oct. 26, at the Rho Fiera Milano fairgrounds. More than 3,200 people were in attendance opening day, according to show organizers. The event will run through October 29. The daily statistics confirm visitors' keen interest in the show.Read Glass Magazine coverage of the event, and stay tuned to e-glass...

  • Greenbuild opens its doors this week
    October 3, 2011
    The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo will open its doors, Oct. 4, at Canada's Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event will run through Oct. 7. For more information, visit www.greenbuildexpo.org. Stay tuned to GlassMagazine.com for live coverage from the show floor all this week.
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