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Register now for FGIA FENBC technical summit

Registration is now open for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Technical Summit, to be held November 16 at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, BC.


Vacuum insulating glazing discussed at FGIA Fall Conference

Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference gathered for a panel discussion about vacuum insulating glass (VIG) and the current state of use in the field, as well as the challenges and opportunities VIG manufacturers can expect.


Trends in automation

In recent times, supply chain risks, labour market inefficiencies and heightened geopolitical tensions and the tightened global operating environment have accelerated the transition towards smart manufacturing and adoption of industry 4.0 technologies.


Power glass

Canada has pledged to make all new buildings net-zero ready by 2030. Certainly these buildings will be much more energy-efficient and save significant amounts of carbon emissions. But the “zero” in net-zero assumes a building is producing some form of energy to run its internal systems, and solar energy is an excellent option to achieve this.
 
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Glass Talk Episode #40: The Making of a Merger: Dan Parrish and David Goldsmith

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance continues to evolve into a truly North American organization for the architectural glass and window and door industries. It’s most recent move is the absorption of Fenestration BC, the association created 10 years ago out of the merger of the Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association of BC and the Glazing Contractors Association of BC. With the retirement of long-time FenBC executive directior, Zana Gordon, FenBC went looking for new resources to steer the group and found a willing partner in the FGIA. FGIA chairman, Dan Parrish, and FenBC chairman, David Goldsmith, joined Glass Talk to explain everything and map the course forward. » Listen now...
 
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CNC Machine Centre Operator

TrueSpec has been providing customers from all industries with custom machining services since 1995. Our 7,200 square-foot facility is equipped with the latest in machine-shop technology and high-end quality control equipment. » Learn more...

Production Manager

The Production Manager provides leadership and management to the production team. He or she should create an environment that encourages interactivity and provides empowerment, support, and feedback. » Learn more...

Machinist

Kadant Carmanah is recognized as a global leader of innovation in the design and manufacture of equipment in the Engineered Wood products industry and is the largest supplier of Stranders used in the production of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites. » Learn more...
 
Events 
 

GlassBuild

Date: October 18 - October 20, 2022 » Learn More

Glasstech Mexico 2022

Date: November 30 - December 02, 2022 » Learn More

FGIA 2023 Annual Conference

Date: February 13 - February 16, 2023 » Learn More