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October 3, 2019
News 
 

Ontario government establishes Construction Advisory Panel

The Ontario government is partnering with the construction sector by establishing a special advisory panel to provide advice on a broad range of workplace issues, Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced on Sept. 26.


GlassBuild America 2019 reflects industry's strength

The glass and fenestration industries convened in Atlanta last week for the largest GlassBuild America in Atlanta in recent years. The essential industry trade show drew 8,200 enthusiastic attendees to a 187,000-net-square-foot exhibit floor with more than 420 exhibitors demonstrating the latest in industry innovations.


Inbound from Ireland - Carey Glass plants a flag in North America

Founded in Ireland in 1965 by three brothers from the Carey family, Carey Glass, a major global glass processor, remains a family-owned and -run company. The business grew from fabricating furniture glass and mirrors to manufacturing insulating glass units and now claims to ship 98,000 square meters of glass products worldwide every week.


IGMA to hold free safety webinar on Oct. 8

IGMA is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday afternoon next week to discuss safety in the industry. The webinar will be led by Mike Burk of Sparklike, the leader of IGMA's Glass Safety Council.
 
 
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In-SAITable - Demand for apprentice training strong in Alberta

It’s no secret that getting young people into any of the skilled trades can present a significant challenge. From disinterested students to parents pushing only university and guidance counsellors that don’t recommend the career path, the skilled trades have their share of roadblocks. The glazier industry is no exception. » Learn More
 
Events 
 

FenBC Industry Conference

October 23
Location: Surrey, B.C.
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IG Fabricator Workshop

November 12-14
Location: Plano, Texas
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