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Vitro publishes North America’s first third-party-verified EPD for architectural glass

Vitro Architectural Glass has published third-party-verified, product-specific Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its flat glass and processed glass products, becoming the first architectural glass manufacturer in North America to do so.


Doug Hotham, 1927 - 2017

Glass industry legend Doug Hotham passed away on Oct. 18 at the age of 90. Hotham's remarkable 50-year career included roles with several of Canada's most noted glass fabricators and contractors. He was given the Ontario Glass and Metal Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.


GANA and NGA merge

The Boards of Directors of the Glass Association of North America (GANA), Topeka, KS, and the National Glass Association (NGA), Vienna, VA, have unanimously approved combining the two associations into one, strong and unified voice for the glass and glazing industry.


H.B. Fuller announces agreement to acquire Royal Adhesives & Sealants

Fuller Company has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Royal Adhesives & Sealants, a leading manufacturer of high-value specialty adhesives and sealants.


IGCC announces chemical fingerprint data vault

The Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC), the leading provider of independent IG certification globally, along with the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) is pleased to announce a new program to advance the long-term performance of insulating glass units.
 
 
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Aecon acquired by Chinese construction giant CCCI

Aecon Group Inc.and CCCC International Holding Limited (CCCI) have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which CCCI will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aecon for $20.37 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of $1.51 billion. » Learn More
 
 
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WSP strengthens Canadian buildings executive team

WSP Canada has announced two changes to the senior executive leadership of its Canadian Buildings team. » Read more...

AMS forms glazier technician personnel certification program steering committee

The development of the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) Certification Program has reached a milestone with the formation of a 27-member steering committee that met for the first time in a 2-hour teleconference on Thursday, June 15. » Read more...

Top Marks for Top Glass

The reviews are in for last week’s Top Glass conference and the response is very positive. Over 80 per cent of respondents to the post-show survey rated the seminars and award presentation good or excellent. » Read more...

Dennis Haatvedt 1958 - 2017

Dennis Haatvedt, executive director of the Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors Association, passed away on March 23. » Read more...

Glass Connections a home run for the Canadian Glass Association

The Canadian Glass Association’s Glass Connections conference hit a home run when it returned to Burnaby, BC in June offering high caliber educational and networking opportunities with local, national and US glazing leaders. » Read more...
 
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IGMA Winter Conference

January 31 - February 2, 2018
Location: Tucson, Ariz.
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Fensterbau Frontale

March 21-24, 2018
Location: Nuremburg, Germany
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Top Glass

April 17, 2018
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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Fenestration West 2017

October 26, 2017
Location: Surrey, B.C.
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