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High Performance Glazing

Walker Glass partners with private equity

Walker Glass is pleased to announce that Ironbridge Equity Partners based in Toronto, Ont. have acquired a controlling interest in Walker Glass Company Ltd.


Public review for 2020 National Building Code now open

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes is inviting code users, stakeholders, and the broader public to take part in the public review of the first set of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of Canada’s National Model Codes, including the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, the National Plumbing Code of Canada, and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings.


Oldcastle welcomes new leaders

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, the leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware solutions, glass and glazing systems in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Biasiotta as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.


Opioid overdoses are on the rise in Canada’s construction industry

Canada’s opioid overdoses are on the rise and it’s an issue that is trending upward within the country’s construction sector. One region where massive spikes in opioid-related deaths in the sector are taking place is within the country’s most populated province.
 
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Premium Diamond Products from Salem Fabrication Supplies

Premium Diamond Products

Salem Fabrication Supplies is your one source for all your diamond product needs –including core drills, countersinks, cup wheels, peripheral wheels, routers and more. Ask us about our exclusive Salem offerings such as our SUPERIOR premium diamond cup wheels and XHS high-speed router bits.

The SUPERIOR line of wheels features a unique “S” pattern on the cutting band that allows for the wheel to have a different point of contact while rotating –never touching the surface of the glass at just one place on the wheel. They are specifically designed for the removal of interlayer when processing laminated glass and also perform very well on monolithic glass. SUPERIOR wheels are available for use on a wide variety of machinery.

The XHS line of high-speed router bits provides unbeatable performance in high production environments. This line is capable of speeds of up to 1 meter/minute and helps improve process times and production capabilities.

Contact Salem today to learn more about these exclusive offerings! GO BEYOND THE EDGE.

844.858.7444 | info@salemftg.com | www.SalemFTG.com

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Glass Talk

Glass Talk Episode #41: The Future of Apprenticeship – Robert Bronk, Ontario Construction Secretariat

The Ontario government has announced a string of programs and restructurings aimed at improving and promoting skilled trades training. Robert Bronk is CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat, an agency that acts as a forum for construction contractors and construction unions to work together. As such, he has some great perspectives on the state of skilled trades learning and the apprenticeship system. In this episode, he talks about the new Ontario initiatives; how our apprenticeship system is viewed around the world; what is working and not working; how the education system has let skilled trades languish; and the intersection between apprenticeship and unionization. » Listen now...
 
Job Board 
 

Parts Counter Sales Technician

Nelson Motors and Equipment has an immediate opening in our Parts Department for a customer focused professional who has some knowledge of agriculture equipment parts. » Learn more...

Mechanical Engineer

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...

Extruder Operator

Infra Pipe is currently seeking candidates to work as Extruder Operators in our Huntsville, ON Production Department (full time). The primary responsibility is to operate and monitor production lines, obtaining target production yield. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge of the HDPE industry for career growth with the company. » Learn more...
 
Events 
 

Glasstech Mexico 2022

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

FGIA 2023 Annual Conference

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

Top Glass

Date: April 19, 2023 » Learn More