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Frederic Grondin becomes president of AVFQ

The Association of glazing and fenestration of Quebec welcomed a new president, Frederic Grondin. Grondin has been the sales director at Robover for the last 16 years and brings years of experience in the industry to his new role.


The total value of building permits in Canada declined 1.5 percent in June: StatsCan

The total value of building permits in Canada declined 1.5% in June to $11.9 billion, mainly due to the non-residential sector, which dropped 10.4% to $3.7 billion, after posting its second-highest monthly value.


Canada’s Top 10 Under 40

They come from all walks of life and all levels of education. Someway, somehow, these 10 young professionals found themselves in the architectural glass industry. Many were raised in it – running around window-and-door shops as children, or working at their parents’ fabrication plants as a part-time job – but others stumbled upon the world of glazing by chance and discovered a unique quality and a compelling passion in the glazing community. Hailing from the plains of Manitoba to the chilly foot of the Laurentian Mountains in Blainville, Que., for the first time, Glass Canada is proud to celebrate 10 outstanding young people in the Canada’s glazing industry.


BC Glass Association – new group seeks industry consultation

Officials from the grassroots organization BC Glass Association are seeking consultation from companies active in the British Columbia glass industry. Organizers are requesting feedback if a new provincial association made up of local representation would be of benefit to the trade.


Editorial: Offline thinking

“Data is the most valuable commodity in the world if you think about the market price less the cost of acquisition,” writes Patrick Flannery in his editorial.
 
 
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Northwestern Industries, Inc. chooses HHH Equipment for Glass Laminating Needs

Glass manufacturer Northwestern Industries, Inc. chose HHH for its new glass laminating system. From installation and parts to ongoing support, Northwestern Industries decided HHH was the best partner for long-term success.

Laminating systems from HHH:
   • Remove air bubbles between glass layers
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   • Produce high-quality outcomes

Along with these features, HHH provides 24/7 U.S.-based technical support. Our full parts stocking and expertise will keep your machine running and reduce unnecessary downtime.

Watch the video to learn more about Northwestern Industries, Inc. and why they chose to partner with HHH Equipment Resources for long-term success.
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Glass Talk Episode #39: Four Out of 10 Ain’t Bad – Top 10 Under 40 panel

The August issue of Glass Canada magazine featured Canada’s Top 10 Under 40 young professionals in the architectural glass industry, and four of them joined Glass Talk to help us get to know them even better. Corey and Blake Sanders of SpandrelTech, Ameet Balilty of High Performance Glazing and Vincent Couturier of Unicel talked about what’s changed since their fathers’ day; where things are likely to go in the future; some of the crazy stuff that’s happened to them in the industry; and lots of general industry gossip. The industry is in great hands with a next generation like this! » Listen now...
 
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