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NGA has published an updated Glass Technical Paper (GTP), FB39-25 Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Applications, which is available for free download in the NGA Store.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has named three new Honorary Members of the Association.
The Parliament’s draft resolution points out the difficulties facing energy intensive sectors, primarily high energy prices and decarbonisation challenges and calls for rapid action on energy prices, permitting, trade defence and carbon leakage.
On 24 March, MEP Bruno Tobback (S&D, BE) and his team visited AGC’s float glass plant in Mol. Bruno Tobback was Minister of Environment and Pensions in the Belgian federal government from 2004 until 2007.
EPPA and GKFP are once again participating in the programme at this year's Fensterbau Frontale.
FGIA has released an updated specification outlining methods, equipment and materials applicable for cleaning architecturally finished aluminum after construction and for subsequent periodic maintenance.
GIMAV addresses the 2025 scheduling overlap between Glass South America and VITRUM25, highlighting its impact on industry participation and urging a discussion for future solutions.
On March 12, Glass for Europe Board members met in the association’s new offices in Brussels for their first meeting of the year.
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After years of collaboration, Glass for Europe has become an official member of Construction Products Europe in 2025.
Registration is now open for the FGIA Southeast Region Meeting, taking place April 22-23 at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key in Florida.
The European Commission has launched an Industrial Action Plan to strengthen the automotive sector’s competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability.
Registration for Glassman Europe is now open! Taking place on 14-15 May in Istanbul, Turkey, this premier event serves as the ultimate hub for connecting the glass community from Europe to Central Asia and the Middle East.
FGIA has released a new specification for testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and doors based on sash/panel size and interlocking conditions.
In the message below, Nicole Harris addresses the current landscape, the challenges ahead, and the resilience that continues to define our industry.
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Summit, taking place April 1-2 in Surrey, BC.
FIT Show is back! Installers and fabricators, don’t miss this key event to stay ahead in windows, doors, glass, hardware, and roofing solutions.
At BEC Conference 2025, NGA Chair Rick Locke introduced the new NGA Business Leadership in the Glass and Glazing Industry Award.
BEC Conference kicked off in Las Vegas this week with a Welcome Reception. A packed room enjoyed food and drinks and lots of networking, with the glazing industry making connections before a packed education event.
In a session sponsored by UL Laboratory Canada, Robert Jutras presented on the impact of Canadian code changes and updated standards at the FGIA Annual Conference.
The Clean Industrial Deal and Energy Action Plan, presented on February 26, lack concrete measures to address the flat glass sector's crisis.
Helen Sanders presented key findings from FTI research, outlining a strategic blueprint for adopting high-performance commercial fenestration to enhance energy efficiency and building performance.
In his presentation, Grey provided an overview of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Code updates that impact façade design including requirements for air leakage, thermal bridging and the envelope backstop calculations.
A safety expert gave advice for how to safely handle hurricane-resistant products during the FGIA Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, February 17-20.
The "Ignite Innovation" panel at the FGIA Annual Conference explored AI, vacuum insulated glass (VIG), software advancements, and digital modeling, featuring insights from top industry experts.