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New ideas, please
Industry leaders agree that most parts of this country lack a fair, enforced regime to ensure that industry standards are met. We need some new thinking to fix this old problem.
If the definition of insanity is repeating the same action and expecting a different result, Canadian standards regulators must be crazy. For most of a century, we have had established standards and practices around construction and architecture. Great effort and intelligence has gone into refining and updating those standards as technology has progressed. Standards writers, governments and associations have moved heaven and earth in their attempts to communicate these standards to the industry.
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Yet there has never been a time when those committed to upholding standards have felt they were taking the most competitive position in the marketplace. The feeling persists of being under threat from corner-cutters and helpless to communicate the benefits of higher-quality products to an uneducated customer base. Insisting on high standards, long warranties and trained personnel has been more a personal choice on your part about the kind of company you want to run than a market-driven attempt to make more money and defeat the competition.
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Tension between high-quality/high-price and lowquality/low-price is as old as markets. In general, it is a good thing because it ensures consumers will have more choice. But most people walking around on the street do not know a good window from a bad one, much less possess the knowledge to correctly apply a fenestration solution to their homes and environments. And builders and commercial property owners may be motivated by short-term concerns that are not in line with the long-term needs of homeowners and tenants. As a result, a market left purely to market forces can turn into a perpetual race to the bottom on price with an overall decline in the quality, safety and efficiency of the country’s building inventory. If the situation is allowed to stretch on long enough, the technical ability to build higher-quality fenestration can actually leave the country.
Unfortunately, government attempts to enforce minimum standards have owed more to ideology than pragmatism. More interventionist governments have sought to control jobsites, forcing contractors to use only certified, unionized labour and subjecting them to red tape and bureaucratic delay in getting projects approved. The result has been higher prices, barriers to entry for new companies and corruption. More laissez-faire regimes have cut back on research, oversight and enforcement, allowing standards to lapse behind technology and untrained, fly-by-night contractors peddling cheap but inferior products to undercut the fortunes of those who aim higher. The result has been danger to the public, slow uptake of better technology and reduced energy efficiency with its attendant environmental consequences. Sliding back and forth along the continuum of more or less regulation appears to have failed. We need a third way. Anyone? •
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INDUstry NEWS
Changes to Energy Star proposed
Atwin-Door 2012, steve hopwood of Natural resources canada introduced a number of proposed updates and changes to the Energy star program. Proposed criteria for adding windows to Energy star’s Most Efficient recognition program were discussed, as well as changes to the Energy star technical specification, including climate zones.
Energy star is proposing to include residential window products in its Most Efficient designation starting Jan. 1, 2013.
recognition criteria for eligible products would be as follows:
1. Manufactured in canada by a participant in the canadian Energy star initiative.
2. sold in canada, registered with Energy star and listed on the Energy star website.
3. Meets version 3.0 of the Energy star Qualifying criteria for residential windows, Doors and skylights sold in canada.
4. certified for physical performance as per section 3 of the criteria and meet or exceed one of the window standards found in section 6 (csA A440.0-00, AAMA/ wDMA/101/I.s.2/-97, or AAMA/wDMA/ csA101/I.s.2/A440 – 05/08).
5. Must have an Energy rating of 36 (unitless) or higher. or have a U-factor of 1.13 or lower and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.2 or higher.
recognized products will be listed on the Energy star website and searchable. Manufacturers may display the Most Efficient Energy star logo on the product.
Proposed changes to the Energy star technical specifications include alteration of the climate zone map. Nrcan proposes to eliminate Zone 4, bringing the map into more agreement with the Model National Energy code for houses. the new zones will be named 1, 2 and 3, and use heating Degree Day values as found in the MNbc. Zone 1 refers to an area
with fewer than 3,500 hDDs, Zone 2 3,500 to 6,000 hDDs and Zone 3 over 6,000 hDDs. Energy star qualifying criteria have been made more stringent for 12 out of 20 canadian areas. Nrcan proposes to eliminate the U-factor cap in the Energy rating compliance path. A statement indicating that Energy star models must meet or exceed all applicable provincial and municipal building codes will be included in the specification. only U-factors in watts per square meter will be shown in the qualifying levels tables, with Imperial conversions in an appendix. Minimum Er values in the U-factor path will be changed to solar heat gain coefficient values. sliding glass doors will have to meet or exceed a minimum shGc value for the U-factor path in each zone.
Nrcan is proposing to add a requirement for certification of physical performance for air leakage for Energy star-qualified windows, sliding glass doors and skylights.windows, sliding glass doors, skylights, sidelites and transoms would have to be certified to pass less than 1.5 liters per second per square meter. hinged doors would be allowed to pass up to 2.5 liters per second per square meter.
Energy star presently requires installation instructions to be shipped to the end-user along with any Energy star-rated product. Nrcan proposes to amend this requirement allowing electronic versions posted on websites to be an acceptable alternative. both kinds of instructions will be required to have a list of hardware and tools necessary for installation, diagrams and pictures, guidance on how to remove old products, opening preparation, flashing and shimming instructions and guidance on sealing and weatherstripping.
comments on the proposed changes can be sent to steve hopwood at shopwood@nrcan. gc.ca until Dec. 16. only written comments will be considered.
Fulton working with Bendheim
Bendheim wall systems welcomes fred fulton and his firm, f1 Glazing solutions, as its sales representative for ontario and Quebec. fulton brings to bendheim more than 25 years of industry experience, accompanied by long-standing relationships with many canadian architects and glaziers. his long history in the glazing industry began as he grew up in the family business, fulton windows. fulton started his sales representative business, f1 Glazing solutions, after fulton windows was sold to oldcastle.
“fred’s extensive experience in the glazing industry makes him a wonderful resource for the architects and glaziers in Quebec and ontario,” said Michael tryon, general manager of bendheim wall systems. “his firm’s complementary product lines enhance his ability to contribute throughout a project’s development. we are confident that fred’s expertise, together with bendheim’s channel glass wall systems, will be a great asset to the canadian glazier and architectural design communities.”
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wehave completed our programming for the Glass connections Montreal 2013 conference at the Delta in Montreal on May 29-30.
• “first canadian Place tower recladding project – redefining an icon” presented by hamid Vossoughi and Vladmir Maleev of halsall Associates
• “building envelope commissioning as part of the design and construction process,”
• presented by Mario Goncalves of Patenaude-trempe
• “Dynamic photochromatic,”
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presented by John carpenter, president of clearstream International Products representing schott okalux Architectural Glass
• “Looking beyond today’s glass systems: new and innovative products and system designs for the building envelope,” presented by Mike harpell of read Jones christoffersen
• Architect from chevalier Morales (presentation title to be determined) the program will include a
breakfast, lunch and table top opportunities. As this year’s conference is held in Montreal we will also be providing translation services for all attendees. thanks again to a great technical committee, Leonard Pianalto (rJc), steve Gusterson (Alumicor), brent harder (ferguson) and shawn wessel (rsVP Agencies). our colleagues at the AIPVfQ
– Association des industries de produits de vitrerie et de fenestration du Québec – will be our local hosts. their directeur general, Gilbert Lemay, will provide some
Ontario Glass and Metal Association
theoGMA met Nov. 22 at Piper’s heath Golf club in Milton, ont., for its fall seminar. sika sponsored the event, which included a tasty buffet lunch.
steve Gusterson of Alumicor opened the meeting and thanked the sponsor. he was followed by frank fulton, who betrayed the slightest touch of relief at making his last address as president. he will be succeeded by steve ringler of oakville Glass and Mirror next year. fulton announced the oGMA’s bursary program with the ontario skills training centre has been continued, and that oGMA membership is growing.
fulton also paid respects to two former oGMA members who had recently passed away. colin Gollert was a co-founder of walker Atlantic Glass and the winner of the oGMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. he died oct. 29 at the age of 72, but not before setting walker Glass’s all-time, single-year record for sales in 2011. fulton also noted the passing of George Devonshire, the founder of Alumicor and world war II veteran.
Mitch Gascoyne and John hodder of yolles then presented their seminar on the new energy requirements in the ontario building code sb 10, focusing on Part three residential and non-residential buildings. they explained that under the new rules, there are three compliance “paths” builders can follow. the first is a prescriptive path.this path is a non-starter for many designs because it mandates a maximum 40 per cent window-to-wall ratio. It prescribes more glass on north- and south-facing walls than east- and west-facing, and establishes minimum U- and r-values for fenestration. the advantage of this path is it is the only one that does not require the builder to file an energy model.
Next, Gascoyne and hodder discussed the second compliance path, which is to beat the AshrAE 90.1-2010 energy efficiency standard by five per cent. this standard measures overall energy use in the building and requires the builder to provide a computergenerated energy model to prove compliance. Any design that
assistance for us on the day of the event. thank you to AIPVfQ and Gilbert for their commitment and support.
we will be holding our first AGM on May 29 at the Delta under the new set of bylaws. this will be a very interesting time for us as it will be the first time we will have an elected board of directors.
More information on the conference and the AGM will be posted on our website (www. canadianglassassociation.com) very soon.
It was a beautiful day for golf, but oGMA members had to sit inside and listen to a seminar instead.
achieves the energy use specifications is allowable, so trade-offs are possible between higher- and lower-performing building components.
the third compliance path calls for the design to meet the Model National Energy code for buildings’ prescriptive requirements and to beat its energy performance requirements by 25 per cent. this path also requires and up-to-date energy model.
Gascoyne and hodder then ran through several common curtain wall designs, showing how they usually fail to meet the standard. In some cases, no solution was obvious that would bring the design up to standard. they mentioned toronto is looking at even stricter standards that would possibly drive some major changes in architecture. In some cases, new technology such as vacuum IGUs might be required. they described balconies as “cooling fins” for the structure, suggesting radical changes may be needed to the way they are designed in order to prevent the heat loss associated with them.
Gascoyne and hodder’s presentation sparked a lively discussion. some members made calls for greater labeling and certification of components. Enforcement was a big unanswered question.
Mandatory WSIB coming to Ontario
by Colleen Cross
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the ontario government will require nearly everyone working in the construction industry to have coverage from the workplace safety and Insurance board, an independent trust agency that administers compensation and no-fault insurance for ontario workplaces. the province has changed the law to include not just workers, but also business owners.
construction employers are currently required to have wsIb coverage for their employees. by January, most independent operators, sole proprietors, partners in a partnership and executive officers in a corporation working in construction will also need to have wsIb coverage. Executive officers and partners whose businesses are already registered with the wsIb also must begin to report their own earnings and pay premiums starting in January 2013.
In addition, principals who hire contractors/subcontractors must require a wsIb clearance from them before any construction work can begin; thus, businesses that haven’t complied will miss out on jobs.
Under 4233-000: Glass and Glazing work Amendment/07, business activities affected include the installation of glass, glass cladding, mirrors, and other glass products, and the glazing of windows. this category includes the installation of decorative glass, glass, glass cladding, glass partitions, mirrors, window panes and sheets.
other pertinent categories:
• D-374-01, other Door and window operations
• D-374-02, wooden Door and window operations
• D-502-01, Primary Glass and Glass container operations
• G-751-01, siding work
there are two exemptions: the first is for home renovators who work exclusively in home renovation and do not employ workers, work directly for the homeowner, or are paid directly by the homeowner. the second is for corporations and partnerships with workers, corporations without workers but with multiple executive officers, and partnerships without workers.
According to the wsIb website, the law was changed to “improve health and safety, level the playing field and help combat the underground economy in the construction sector.” for answers to your questions, visit
the fAQ page at www.wsib.on.ca.
A dedicated website, www.beregisteredbeready.ca, walks you through the changes. It lists these and all affected categories, offers detailed information about the new mandatory coverage and allows businesses to pre-register for coverage.
for any concerns not answered on the websites, contact the wsIb at 416344-1000 (toronto) or 1-800-387-0750. select option “3” to connect with the Employer service centre.
According to the wsIb, “failure to comply with clearance obligations is an offence. however, for the first year we won’t be prosecuting offences related to clearances.” the focus in 2013, says the board, is on education and awareness: “we want to make sure that everyone understands their obligations under the law.”
Glass Canada Editorial Advisory Board meets
Glass Canada held its first-ever editorial advisory board meeting at win-Door on Nov. 7. Al Dueck of Duxton windows, fred fulton of f1, Pierre Perreault of servitek, terry Adamson of westeck windows and Doors, Jon bruno of Everlast, Doug Morris of Morris Glass and windows, robert rivard of fenestration canada, Leonard Pianalto of read
Jones christoffersen, Jim Parker of Parker consultants, Danielle Labrie of Glass Canada and henry banman of All weather windows attended. Zana Gordon of the canadian Glass Association and Margaret webb of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance sent regrets. Glass Canada editor Patrick flannery chaired the meeting. Participants held a lively discussion covering a wide
range of topics of vital interest to the glass construction industry. the editorial advisory board meets annually to advise Glass Canada on current industry issues and to give feedback on the direction of the magazine and its various print and digital properties. the next meeting will take place in Montreal at the canadian Glass Association’s Glass connections event and annual meeting.
AAMA staff appointments
theAmerican Architectural Manufacturers Association announced new staff appointments during the AAMA fall conference, held oct. 14-17 in Albuquerque, N.M., which include Ken brenden, technical director; Dean Lewis, educational and technical information manger; and rich rinka, certification manager. these new appointments were made as part of AAMA’s strategic objectives to add value to the association’s membership by expanding the AAMA educational platform and accelerating the development of standards based on gap analysis.
As AAMA’s technical director, brenden will review content of all AAMA technical document drafts and ballots; represent AAMA at selected industry organization events; oversee all code and regulatory activities as well as certification-related programs and supervise all department staff and areas of responsibility including guidance and monitoring of new department employee training. Additionally, brenden will provide input to rich walker, AAMA’s president and cEo, regarding strategic objectives and daily operation of the association.
brenden has been an employee of AAMA since 2005 and has more than 35 years of window and curtain wall experience in manufacturing, testing, engineering and designing.As an AAMA member in 2004, brenden was the recipient of AAMA’s Architectural Products Group Distinguished service Award.
As AAMA’s educational and technical information manger, Lewis will develop and review all educational course content, including fenestrationMasters; review and edit content of all AAMA marketing materials and media inquiries pertaining to technical activities, as well as review recommended revisions to the InstallationMasters
training manual and related materials.the role also involves assessing marketplace and member needs to identify needed educational course content, plus maintenance and identification of education accreditations that AAMA should hold.
Lewis has served on the AAMA professional staff since 1999. he began his career in the fenestration industry at PPG Industries in 1973, holding positions in project engineering and product design, sales and customer technical support. following that, he served as training director for the refrigeration service Engineers society for 16 years where he managed research, editing and publishing of all technical training and reference manuals. Lewis also administered the society’s, as well as its educational foundation’s, training courses. he has more than 25 years in technical training, publishing and certification in the industrial and military sectors, and has served on standards and certification committees of several national and international standards organizations.
As AAMA’s certification manager, rinka will direct all certification-related activities of the association with direct management responsibilities for the AAMA air, water and structural Gold Label certification Program, as well as the AAMA thermal certification Program (silver label). Also, rinka will manage all aspects of the ANsI accreditation requirements in addition to certification-related audits and act as advisory staff liaison to assigned member groups within the association.
rinka, formerly of AAMA member company Momentive Performance Materials, began his employment at AAMA on oct. 13. rinka has a long employment history in technical and engineering support and customer relations, as well as compliance and quality control.
Silverstein joins RavenBrick
Denver-based ravenbrick has announced that window industry veteran, Leon silverstein, has agreed to join its board of directors.
silverstein, whose family has been in the architectural aluminum and glass business for over 100 years, is one of six members of the re-organized board.
“we could not be more thrilled with having Leon as part of our team,” said Alex burney, cEo of ravenbrick. “the leadership and insight that Leon will add to our board is invaluable.”
silverstein, who has been in the fenestration industry for over 32 years, is the former cEo of Arch Aluminum and Glass, a family company that employed 2,500 people and had sales in excess of $350 million at its height. he is currently the chairman of Aldora holdings, which manufactures
custom storefronts, entrance doors and specializes in hurricane-resistant impact doors and windows, and cEo of hhh Architectural tempering systems, a manufacturer of glass-tempering furnaces and a provider of technical expertise in supporting the tempering process.
“I have been an early supporter of energy efficient products for the fenestration industry and being a member of the ravenbrick board lets me be a part of some of these exciting changes in the future,” silverstein stated. “I have followed ravenbrick’s product development for the last four years and watching them go from a developer of technology to shortly becoming a manufacturer and supplier of product is something that I am honored to be asked to join as a member of the team.”
A bright light on pointsupported glazing
stella
custom
Glass hardware architectural liaison, richard brightling, shone some light on advances in point-supported glass construction for a group of about 60 specifiers, building engineers and architects at the toronto construction specifications canada meeting oct. 2. brightling gave a talk on different spandrel designs and discussed a number of innovative projects at the dinner meeting at the toronto cricket and curling club. brightling brought several examples of stella’s custom hardware for attendees to inspect, including spiders with articulating heads, adjustable dockand-pins and “butterfly” spiders that support glass on its edge. brightling also discussed his theory of return on Design, where investment in architectural innovation can be valued in terms of increased lease income, neighbourhood desirability and property value. Point-supported construction can, he said, generate a “wow” factor on a building facade that cannot be achieved with curtain walls. sponsors for the event were Alumicor, 3M canada, thames Valley brick and tile and Exterior technologies Group.
INDUSTRYEVENT
WIN-DOOR GETS BIGGER
by Patrick Flannery
Canada’s national trade show for the window and door industry, Win-Door, closed Nov. 8 amid widespread expressions of satisfaction with the revised show floor layout, the education program, the increased number of exhibitors and the steady flow of attendees on Nov. 7. Fenestration Canada delivered an enhanced program for its members at the show, with announcements of big donations to Habitat for Humanity and the Walk It Off Spinal Cord Wellness Centre, and the induction of 12 new industry Pioneers. Michel Flageole of Novatech was honoured at the show opening for his contributions as a founding member of Win-Door and of the Partners Promoting Window and Balcony Safety.
Show organizers estimated booth space was up 15 per
with crowds and exhibitors up, win-Door heads
cent and registration up 10 to 20 per cent over the 2011 edition, with 160 exhibitors and 2,500 attendees. Exhibitors reported a busy day on the 7th, with good quality of attendees. Free parking, free lunches and free refreshments at the start and end of the show conspired to keep attendees on the floor longer, organizers said.
A reconfigured show floor received general praise, with the seminar theatre moved to the front next to a more prominent Fenestration Canada booth. Booths were arranged in a large square around a central eating area, giving more visibility to more exhibitors from different points on the floor.
Exclusive education
Jeff Baker and JF Kogovsek’s seminar on standards and building codes was packed to capacity, as usual, as was Steve Hopwood’s introduction of proposed changes to Natural Resource Canada’s
Energy Star zones. Baker and Kogovsek did not have much new to communicate since their presentation at the Fenestration Canada annual general meeting in Montebello, Que., but they have simplified their North American Fenestration Standard information to make it less technical and easier to understand. Their presentation was bilingual. Baker will broadcast an English-language webinar on the topic on Nov. 28. Details are on the Fenestration Canada website at www.fenestrationcanada.ca.
Hopwood previewed NRCan’s proposed changes to Energy Star zones going into effect March 1, 2014. The most noticeable difference is the elimination of the disliked Zone 4 that created some distribution problems for dealers in southern Ontario. Qualifying criteria have been toughened in many areas. Information on the proposed changes can be found on the NRCan website, www.nrcan.gc.ca.
Some of the other education seminars were not as well
ABOVE: The Partners Promoting Window and Balcony Safety made their annual donation, this time to the Walk It Off Spinal Cord Wellness Centre. Kids injured in a fall often need extensive back therapy.
BIGGER AND BETTER
heads in the right direction.
attended, which was something of a mystery given their quality. Mike Burk of Quanex gave a presentation loaded with practical tips on the best principles of safe glass handling. He made the valuable observation that workers in our industry easily become complacent about handling glass and forget that it can quickly and easily turn into a very dangerous material. Handling glass alone and trying to manage glass stacks without an escape route are two paths to potentially deadly injury. Peter Norman, chief economist for Altus Group, shared precious research on Canada’s housing market that no one in the window and door industry can afford to miss, but many did. He showed fascinating data on the effects of government policy on the housing market – it is clear that Fenestration Canada’s Government Relations Committee has a relevant role. Norman debunked talk of an overheating market bubble in Canada, with the possible exception of certain areas in Toronto and
Vancouver. He predicted two per cent growth in the Canadian economy over the next year.
Success by association
Fenestration Canada executives and committee chairs updated gathered members on association activities. The government relations committee is putting protocols in place to more effectively communicate the industry’s needs to legislators and officials. George Warren gave a rousing invitation to the next annual general meeting, May 29 to June 2 in St. John’s, N.L., saying the icebergs are being towed in, whales lured and cod fattened for the event.
Jim Parker presented his annual awards for best booths. The small booth award went to Screenco, with Forimpex and Evotech finishing as runners up, and the large booth award to Soni Plastics, with Erdman Equipment and PH Tech getting honourable mentions.
Next year’s Win-Door will return to its regular week, Nov. 12 to 14, 2013.
Additional photos from the show are available on the Glass Canada Facebook page. •
ABOVE: Traffic was steady at the show, especially on Day Two. Exhibitors reported a high quality of attendee, with many business owners and buyers on the floor.
by brIAN bUrtoN
Brian Burton is the author of Building Science Forum and is serving on CSA’s Fenestration Installation Technician Certification Committee. Brian is a research and development specialist for Exp. He can be reached at brian.burton@exp.com.
Wartime housing
In 1941, a Crown corporation created by federal legislation called Wartime Housing Ltd., which later became the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, constructed over 32,000 houses to provide what was originally planned as emergency rental housing for munitions workers and returning Second World War veterans and their families. These homes are sometimes referred to as Victory Housing.
It is truly remarkable when one considers that these homes, which were originally intended to serve for 10 years as temporary shelter, are still in serviceable condition today. It is estimated that 70 to 80 per cent of the structures are still standing and, assuming 3.5 residents per unit, these structures are providing affordable accommodation for a significant number of Canadians. This supports my long-standing contention: when it comes to cold-weather construction, we are world leaders. The same is true for the quality and performance of our manufactured fenestration products. These amazingly resilient structures were eventually sold, usually to the tenants, for between $2,500 and $4,500 depending on the location and size.
Most have been renovated to various degrees, resulting in an extremely wide range of building performance characteristics depending on the materials used, applied expertise and overall quality of the renovations. But many are in serviceable condition and represent a tremendous stock of affordable housing. We would be challenged to replace them, to say the least. They are also well suited to the application of various revitalization strategies that involve enclosure
Revitalizing wartime houses could present an opportunity for the building science sector to demonstrate leadership and innovation.
renewals completed in conjunction with upgrading of HVAC systems, appliances and hot water heating systems. Revitalizations can result in significant improvements in energy efficiency, thermal performance, airtightness, air quality, acoustics, general comfort and resistance to formation of mould and mildew.
Revitalization is generally viewed as more financially and ecologically reasonable than demolition and reconstruction. These renewal investments can eventually pay for themselves as a result of energy savings. Rarely mentioned is the significant increase in home value, which quickly translates into increased municipal tax revenues.
Although refurbishment would create a considerable economic stimulus, the challenge undoubtedly lies in the funding. However, if retrofit activity were approached in the same intensive manner as the units’ construction – especially in light of the fact that they are located in clusters and given the economy-of-scale factors that would come into play – the cost of the retrofits could undoubtedly be reduced. Innovative funding approaches could likely be developed based on the energy savings produced and the increased long-term municipal tax revenues that would result.
CMHC did undertake a research project that demonstrated the revitalization process was feasible and resulted in substantial improvements in energy efficiency. The cost was approximately $80,000 for a single retrofit: approximately one-fifth the cost of rebuilding. The cost of these retrofits could likely be substantially reduced through partnerships with industry, building sector associations, product manufacturers and government agencies.
Revitalizing wartime houses could also present an opportunity for the building science sector to demonstrate leadership and innovation in preserving affordable and environmentally sustainable housing.
A good starting point would be to commission a feasibility study of several clusters of wartime housing units, preferably focused on some of the 32,000 original wartime houses, to demonstrate the benefits of preserving these sustainable and affordable homes. •
fENEstrAtIoN
THE PERFECT BID
tips on good bidding practices from a 25-year veteran
by LEs sZCZEPANski
In the mid 1980s, the architectural glass and metal industry was populated by companies integrating almost all of the functions required to supply a finished product. Back then, it was common for contract glaziers to handle a fully engineered system with the architectural metal suppliers providing the internal resources to take care of all the details down to a set of sealed shop drawings. Bid preparation was also handled internally by the supplier together with the take-off and engineering input required to provide working solutions as specified in the project documents. Over the years, architectural metal suppliers have shed more and more functions as vertically integrated giants evolved into a horizontally stratified business ecosystem. Engineering and technical support services have been no exception.
The provisions of the codes and standards referred to in the current version of your jurisdiction’s building code provide a minimum acceptable set of requirements for any work. While you can be, and sometimes are, required to contract improvements on these provisions, it is obvious that you should not price a lower-performing product in hope that the difference can be recovered as an extra to your contract. For example, if you are pricing a lower-height podium addition to a cluster of tall buildings you should not base your design wind loads on the height of the addition alone, even though it may be the only height shown in the contract documents. While the wind pressures are governed by the component’s height above the ground, the highest wind suctions determined on the basis of the tallest building in the cluster can occur anywhere along the cluster’s height and are applicable to your podium addition.
Nowadays, contract documents are downloaded in electronic format. As the number or size of files does not constitute a real physical limit, every piece of information is dumped into this unfriendly byte mass, requiring the end user to sift through it in search of information. Aside from the contract administration provisions, it is enough to concentrate on architectural and structural drawings as well as the pertinent specification sections with all their addenda. On some rare occasions when the mechanical systems interfere or interface with the cladding components, a set of
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mechanical drawings will have to be consulted as well. While all the engineering requirements are supposed to be spelled out under the performance clauses, a careful review of the structural or architectural notes may be revealing. For example, the cladding design wind loads usually specified in Division 8 of the specifications may be spelled out in the structural drawings, sometimes producing more stringent requirements. In short, what you have to watch for are conflicting requirements. Usually, the more stringent requirement has to be satisfied or qualified out in your bid.
Depending on the type of specification, you may have to use or apply for an equivalent-to the systems specified. Sometimes you may want to use a different approach; for example, you may want to propose a system specified with a modification allowing for such economic benefits as easier installation, lower price or accelerated schedules. The systems priced have to satisfy all the specified building and thermal movements as well as tolerances. Be clear which ones are handled by the system even if the project documents remain silent on this subject. This issue frequently arises when pricing strip windows or curtain walls as your window head receptors or expansion horizontal members may be required to handle live load and creep deflections, column shortening, vertical components of building seismic and wind deformations, manufacturing and substrate tolerances and temperature effects.
The wind, snow and seismic loads usually specified in the project documents do not take into account all the appropriate service and load factors. Depending on the building category,
Once upon a time a contractor lost a bid for some sunshades to a lower-cost competitor who failed to take all the loads and movements into account. You can guess how this story ends.
which is ultimately tied to its occupancy, the loads specified may have to be factored differently before they are used in stiffness and strength checks. For example, the same building may be subject to higher-factored loads when designed as a police station rather than an ordinary office building. When asking your glass supplier to perform structural checks, it is important to note they should not use design wind loads based on hourly wind pressures as published in the Canadian codes with ASTM 1300 Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings. Actually, the proper glass design standard still referenced in the Canadian codes is CAN/CGSB 12.20-M89 Structural Design of Glass for Buildings. In addition to the above loads, the code-mandated guard load requirements on both the frame and infill (glass) should also be considered.
The manufacturer’s published wind load charts can be used to determine a proper back section for your application, providing they meet certain criteria. These charts are presented as a set of curves in a co-ordinate system showing modules on the horizontal axis and spans on the vertical axis of the graph. A module represents a tributary module applicable to a member, so you calculate it as an average of the two adjacent modules. Usually, each curve will be composed of two distinctive portions. The one applicable to longer spans would be determined based on deflection considerations. The other one, at the wider module end, would be based on strength considerations. So in addition to load levels you should always look for a material (alloy and temper) designation as well as a deflection criterion. The charts are usually prepared for a simple beam case, sometimes for a special
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Part of a wall module seen from inside the test chamber. Understanding wind loads and testing to the correct standard are vital considerations in the bid process.
“twin-span” continuous beam case. The following factors may limit the use of the charts: different sets of deflection criteria (for example, a jamb member instead of an intermediate mullion), flexural-torsional buckling considerations (applicable, for example, to snapped channel profiles) that influence the strength, high importance or post-disaster category buildings that influence the design loads, and support conditions different from the ones considered in the charts.
Two components determine the product’s thermal performance. Thermal transmittance, which deals with heat transfer and condensation resistance, determines the product’s ability to resist the formation of condensation at low outside temperatures. The product’s thermal performance may be specified in many different ways. It is important to understand which method is used, as different figures may mean exactly the same performance levels. In case of thermal transmittance, CSA, AAMA or project sample sizes are frequently specified. The same product will produce different U-values depending on the method employed, so the higher value in your test report will not necessarily disqualify your product based on its thermal transmittance. Condensation resistance is usually specified as a temperature index (condensation resistance factor in the U.S.) or as specific temperature conditions and
levels of relative humidity with provisions of zero to some percentage of allowed condensation. One should be wary of allowed interior condensation as it is usually accompanied by provision for its management, usually by drainage to the exterior.
As a minimum, a typical bid should contain the following qualifications:
• frame- and infill-specified design loads
• frame and infill deflection criteria employed
• movement capabilities of the expansion members
• thermal transmittance and condensation resistance limits of the products proposed
If the bid preparation process is viewed from a point of view of risk management, one can realize quickly the benefits of enlisting engineering support at such an early stage. After all, you are not just bidding for the sake of getting a project, you are bidding to consistently get projects that can produce profits and grow your company. •
About the author
Leszek Szczepanski is a professional engineer with over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked for the large suppliers of architectural metal systems in Canada in project and product engineering as well as in technical support functions. He has been an associate member of the CSA A440 Technical Committee since 1998. He works presently as an independent consultant in the fields of building envelope engineering, science and design. He can be reached at bldgenveng@gmail.com.
ThERMAL TRANSMITTANCE
the rate of transfer of heat through a unit area divided by the driving temperature gradient. Lower thermal transmittance means a better-performing product.
CONDENSATION RESISTANCE
the capacity of a glazed system to resist formation of condensation on interior surfaces at low exterior temperatures described by an index, for instance, temperature index or condensation resistance factor.these indices are basically scaling factors, which when applied to the total temperature rise, yield the fenestration temperature rise. higher index value means a better-performing product.
RELATIVE hUMIDITY
the amount of water vapour in a mixture of air and water vapour at a given temperature expressed as a percentage of the actual versus the saturating partial water vapour pressure.
DEW POINT TEMPERATURE
the temperature at which the air becomes saturated with (can no longer hold) the water vapour in it.
Care and control
Vinylguard emphasizes stability and longevity.
Vinylguard ships custom window and door orders across Ontario to custom dealers and to building supply centres. With its automated process and high manufacturing capacity, it can turn around an emergency order in a matter of hours.
In his 35 years in the window and door industry, Mike Greco has seen a lot of colleagues and competitors go down. That is why he and his brother, Peter, have built their Woodbridge, Ont., vinyl window fabricator, Vinylguard, around a philosophy of sweating the small stuff. The Grecos are careful who they deal with, careful with their company’s expansion and, most of all, careful with their product. The mantra of care and control has been successfully passed along to the next generation of Grecos, general manager Peter Jr. and Mike’s son, marketing manager David. Yet while the Grecos freely admit their approach is cautious and conservative, it allows them to make some of the most aggressive warranty promises in the business.
Mike and Peter Greco got into glass tempering in the late-1970s at Tempglass Industries, learning the business from Ian Moore and Wayne Metcalf. It was a new process at the time. They took that knowledge to United Windows. That experience was an excellent grounding for the brothers in the challenges of the
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industry. “When they were making all those wood windows back in the boom years,” Mike remembers, “we would service them. Going in there and fixing all the air leaks and drafts and failed sealed units and so forth. So we knew them very well from that.” This experience led United to ask them to start producing IGUs for them. The Grecos partnered up with two other fabricators, one of whom was Toro Aluminum. Together, they grew a successful business making IGUs for both residential and commercial projects.
In 1991, the Grecos saw opportunity in another technology that was just gaining popularity at the time: vinyl. They began fabricating vinyl windows under the name Vinylguard. In 1996, the DiBiaso family sold United to Jeld-Wen. Toro began to focus more and more on commercial and large multi-family projects. Initially, the Grecos sourced extrusions from Enerpro in western Canada, but found the logistics difficult. So they made a connection with an industry contact who would prove critical to the fortunes of the company for many years to come:
Location: woodbridge, ont.
Plant floor: 40,000 square feet
Employees: 35
Founded: 1991
Products: Vinyl windows, steel and fibreglass doors and vinyl patio door systems.
Vinylguard is a family-owned fabricator of Energy star-compliant, csA-certified and window wise-accredited vinyl windows. All vinyl extrusions are made of 100-per cent lead-free unplasticized polyvinylchloride (uPVc).Vinylguard distributes across southern ontario into the residential new-build and renovation markets.
Vic De Zen, owner of the former Royal Plastics. “He was the guru of vinyl back then,” Greco says. “There were not any other real sources for vinyl that were Canadian made.” Greco remembers that extrusion suppliers used to be eager to help new fabricators get started. “They would loan the equipment and make some deals where you manufacture the windows and buy the vinyl. They would loan the equipment, but give it more or less as a gift if you buy the vinyl.”
Every product is inspected using this light system to make sure the finish is perfect. Peter Greco Jr. (right) says attention to detail is at the core of the company’s success.
Vinylguard single-sourced its extrusions from Royal for 15 years until Royal was sold to Georgia Gulf in 2005. De Zen vanished from the scene for several years, only to come roaring back in 2008. He started Vision Extrusions Group and built a million square feet of plastics manufacturing plants on a huge plot in Woodbridge. Vinylguard’s plant is actually attached to one of Vision’s extrusion plants. “With our history and the support given and taken over the 15 years we were with him, it just made sense to move back to him as opposed to Royal Plastics,” Greco explains. “Vision has taken a lot of the employees that were with Royal, all the people we knew, so all you are doing is changing from an American extruding company to Vision, which is Canadian and right beside us.” Greco’s loyalty has paid off. His fabrication shop now sits next door a state-ofthe-art extruding facility that is owned by an old friend.
Vinylguard moved into its current 40,000-square-foot facility in 2009, leaving its original location on nearby Arrow Road. The company had run out of space there, but the chance to relocate so close to its main supplier was the big driver of the move. “We go next door with a forklift to pick up our extrusions and bring them back,” Peter Jr. explains. “It is perfect. It is almost easier to walk over there as opposed to calling and finding out what is in stock.”
The company employs 35 permanent employees with additional seasonal workers. Peter Jr. says 10 of the permanent employees have been with the company for between 15 and 20 years. He has worked at Vinylguard for 14 years.
Vinylguard produces casement, awning bay and bow windows in-house.
Peter Jr. says they get so little call for tilt-turn designs that they don’t do them. They also distribute steel, wood and fibreglass doors, as well as patio doors. “I think the trick is to be diverse enough that you have new construction, replacement, custom homes, building supply centres and some local stuff,” Mike says. When discussing business strategy, the Grecos return again and again to one theme: control. Mike learned early the importance of working only with the right people under the right circumstances. “When we started, we started in the recession years, so it was pretty tough,” he remembers. “The most difficult part was manufacturing and not getting paid. There were large real estate companies like Bramalea and Olympia-York going down, plus all the little guys. We weathered that and it taught us to be conservative and very selective on who we sell to and who we partner up with as dealers or distributors of our products. You are farther ahead to sell less but make sure you are going to get paid.”
Peter Jr. echoes the sentiment. “We have full control of every product that is on the floor at all times. If you get a dealer who is installing a window on
Tuesday afternoon on the second floor and he drops it and he has taken the old window out and it rains, he calls. Within an hour, we can have that identical window made and ready for him to pick up. We have full control over our manufacturing process. A lot of companies out there, if that happened, it goes into the system and your standard is a two-week lead time.
“Attention to detail and relationships,” he continues. “Everybody in the vinyl industry has a lifetime warranty. Everybody. But if you have a 50-cent cam lock that breaks with our competitors, you call the company and they say ‘Absolutely, that cam lock is warrantied for life.’ It is $150 to send the guy for labour and travel. But the part is warrantied for sure. Ours is all-inclusive for material and labour. So if you have a sealed unit that is faulty, the unit is no charge and the labour is no charge and the travel is no charge.” Vinylguard can offer these generous terms because it takes care to produce a good product and to sell only to dealers who will install it properly and pay on time. Care and control – it is surprising how these simple principles can transform a business. •
The end of IG?
Drier window wall’s new system may shake things up.
Drier Window Wall claims its Dual Wall achieves similar energy efficiency performance to doubleand triple-glazed IG without the use of an inert gas fill, IG seal or soft coatings.
Dear Santa, Can we have a window wall system for our 700 square-foot condo that can save my daddy $350 to $500 a year in energy costs, never have a failing IGU, be pre-glazed and unitized, rain screened and multi-chamber pressure-equalized and designed to have more than one inch of tolerance to the structure so we can retro-fit it in place where my current, leaking, fogging and failing window wall currently sits? Please Santa, can we have it?
Thanks, Bobby
Well, Bobby, you may not be asking for enough. A new system exists that can offer higher energy performance than even the latest code (OBC SB10 and 12) requires. It includes a simple and inexpensive maintenance method that keeps the performance of the wall consistently the same for years. It can be developed to integrate free air circulation without an operating window or operating hardware to fail or lose adjustment. The glass can span from floor to ceiling without interruption and still give a U-value of less than 0.26 BTU per square foot per hour. There is no
inert gas to dissipate and significantly reduce the energy efficiency of the window over time. No more strange noises from the balcony next door; it achieves a sound transmission coefficient rated in the high 50s. Maybe you would like to be able to walk over to the window and, with the toe of your foot, bring fresh air into the room whenever you wanted to without worrying if anything will fall out. We are talking here about a system that is future oriented and designed for long-term performance, not a throw-away wall concept your dad will have to replace before you move out. Despite what you may have heard, Santa doesn’t work for free, but this wall system can be built for the same price as current systems out there. The elves have been working on a new system just like this. The only remaining question is, are you on the naughty or nice list?
Santa wouldn’t lie. A system like this does exist. A new company, Drier Wall Works has just announced a new and innovative glass enclosure system that offers all of the above. The system is called Dual Wall and it breaks new ground in an industry that has changed very little in the last 45
years. Dual Wall was rolled out to a select group of architects, contractors, developers, manufacturers, erectors and condo owners in November at an invitation-only presentation called Window to the Future. The technology involved in this new system is so different that more than five inventions and 53 independent claims are now covered by two patents, with more to come.
The system boasts a clean exterior appearance with structurally glazed mullions and horizontals that can span easily from floor to ceiling (window wall) or pass by the structure while resting on the floor (pass-by window wall) or hang directly from the structure (curtain wall). The transition between the configurations is seamless. It is fully shop-glazed, and dry-set unitized, needing no exterior wet seals. It is double rain-screened and multi-chamber pressure equalized. These in themselves are not new technologies, they are tried and true methods used in all the high performance (usually custom) curtain walls. Where the game changes with Dual Wall is that it does not need to use insulated glass units to gain superior thermal and sound performance. It has the ability to be maintained indefinitely and it will continue to perform to specification for the life of the building.
How does it do this? Without giving away any of the elves’ secrets, we can say the following:
The Dual Wall system has a way to balance thermal convection to zero in an air space between the dual glass lights that is more than six times the normal space. It allows for the dual lites of glass to be mounted independently from the framing system. Working with a desiccated air space that has a modular, replaceable, rechargeable desiccant containment system, the space between the glass is humidity-controlled. This new design offers the ability to be maintained indefinitely without ever opening the inside of the building to the outside of the building. The maintenance takes about 10 minutes, about every five years or more. Using dead air thermal spacing technology, it effectively disengages the exterior metal surfaces from the interior surfaces and uses the highest thermal separator (dead air) to achieve higher energy performance than any double- or triple-glazed system available today. NFRC thermal models show a U-value of 0.251 BTU per square foot per hour, or an R-value of 3.985. Studies show that in an average 700-square-foot apartment this translates to $500 in energy savings per year for heating. The models were reversed (to see how much could be saved in the cooling process) and found that the U-value for cooling the interior space was 0.241 BTU per square
foot per hour. This means it is also cheaper to cool the room in the summer. When we add the saving from heating and cooling together it works out to nearly $750 per year.
Structurally, the system is designed with an eye toward the future. The codes for wind pressure, movement and tolerances are in transition. With all the severe weather that has occurred, many specification writers are starting to change the requirements, adding up to 50 per cent more than the current standards. Dual Wall has been designed with base wind loads of 60 PSF instead of the 40 PSF currently in place. This was done to insure that Dual Wall can meet the future with confidence. Spans of the un-reinforced mullions can vary from nine feet all the way up to over 25 feet depending on elevation and wind load. Dual Wall can be used as a simple window wall, curtain wall or as a pass-by window wall, and the transitions between the three concepts are integrated and seamless. The system can be set from inside or outside with a minimum of labour.
Venting is achieved with an innovative, integrated mechanical venting system that can be controlled with a finger or even your toe. It is internally screened, insulated and contains a ratchet adjuster so the volume of air can be controlled with a simple movement of a control surface. This occurs at every sill, allowing variable and continuous free air when needed. The vent does not intrude or change the sightlines of the vision glass. From either the inside or the outside the vent is invisible. •
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DUAL WALL BY ThE NUMBERS
• U-value: 0.26 btU per square foot per hour
• sound transmission coefficient: under 60
• Aluminum grade: 6063-t6 or 6061-t6
• Allowable building tolerances: 3/4 to 1 ¼ inches
• rated wind load: 60 Psf on 48- by 108-inch module
Paul Drier is CEO and founder of Drier Wall Works. With more than 200 buildings designed and erected around the world over 33 years, he has led design teams for such industry leaders as Guppies, Flour City Architectural Metals, Harnon Contracts, Gassalum and Alumicor. He can be reached at www.drier wallworks.com or e-mail info@drierwallworks.com.
Fenestration West educates
New energy codes explained in burnaby, b.c .
Dave Rickets of RDh Group discusses best practices for window and door replacement. The rules in British Columbia are changing rapidly with a raft of code updates and new legislation.
If you wanted to sum up Fenestration West, western Canada’s flagship fenestration event, in one word, intensive might be your best choice. Change could be another. Conferences such as these make you really realize how quickly our world is changing and reinforce how important professional development is if you want a chance of keeping up with it all.
Fenestration West was created by the Fenestration Association of B.C., following a merger of the non-profit Glazing Contractors Association of B.C. and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association of B.C. It is targeted to all parties engaged in the commercial and residential sectors of the fenestration industry. Eligible for AIBC Core Learning Units, Fenestration West 2012 was sponsored by Guardian Industries, Apex Aluminum Extrusions, BC Clear Benefits and Activated Door Co.
Flynn Canada, Stella Custom Glass Hardware and Layton Consulting kicked off the day by nabbing the last GCABC Project of the Year award ever (next year it will be the Fenestration B.C. Awards) for the stunning Earth Systems Science Building at the University of B.C. Debra Dotschkat, conference chair for the event explained why the project was chosen as project of the year. “The LEED Gold-certified ESSB was selected as an excellent example of some of the
creative solutions created by glazing industry professionals,” she said.
Mark Layton, president of Layton Consulting, was presented the Community Contribution award for his outstanding contribution of time, talents and efforts to various community events and charities, such as the Vancouver Children’s Hospital, Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Theatre Under the Stars, Scouts Canada and local food banks.
Topics from the sessions included best practises for replacing windows and doors, specifying commercial glazing products in B.C. in compliance with the new energy codes, the North American Fenestration Standard and its impact on the commercial and residential fenestration industry and fourth-surface low-E coatings.
Perhaps the presentation that drove home the reoccurring messages of change and innovation most was the keynote speaker, Murray Frank of Constructive Home Solutions. Frank’s presentation, “Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability: The New 2012 B.C. Building Code,” provided a snapshot of B.C.’s tough new code reality highlighting the key changes that affect the fenestration industry with emphasis on the strict new energy provisions.
“They have raised the bar and are pushing the envelope towards greater energy efficiency and are beginning
to embrace an aging population with new code language that looks at accessibility,” says Frank. “The changes are substantial and are going to create two very different worlds for minimum energy performance for commercial and residential designers and builders in the province.”
A significant change for the 2012 B.C. Building Code is that glass received an upgrade in this revision. In the past, the spec for glass was splattered all over the place with different standards for windows and doors and skylights which now includes tubular daylighting devices.
According to Frank, authorities have unified the minimum requirements and extrapolated all of the various references to promote glass to its own section, Section 9.6. “Windows, doors and skylights are all rolled into one,” he explained. “Transom glass and sidelites are all part of the door specification. So even though the windows right next to it are identical, these units are actually part of the door system. People should be aware of it.”
It is also important to understand they added a reference to ASTM E2190 for performance and evaluation of insulated glass units. “There is an actual IGU specification in there,” states Frank. “Where that has its greatest impact is on site glazing. For those few projects that still involve site glazing, there used to be a loophole that said you could install
any glass in there. Even though window manufacturers had requirements in their processes, this kind of snuck through the cracks. The codes officials have made it so that you now require compliant IGUs in site glazing.”
According to Frank, the new code also states builders need to minimize condensation on windows. “I don’t like terms like minimize in the code because one person’s opinion on minimize might be vastly different than another’s. It leads us to a lot of fights out in the trenches.”
Another key takeaway from Frank’s presentation was that under NAFS-08, it means that if windows, doors and skylights conform in B.C., they can be sold anywhere in the North America. However, American built windows are not necessarily tested under NAFS with the Canadian supplement. “So a truckload of attractively priced U.S. windows may not be a good bargain.”
Frank also cautioned attendees to be aware that as of Dec. 20, if a company is going to sell a window for installation in British Columbia, they need to provide installation instructions or the installer cannot conform to code. “That’s a huge line and I’m not sure if they thought that one through to its greatest impact,” says Frank.
Vancouver is also going to have a “feebate” program. In the City of Vancouver, the fee for a single family permit is around $6,000. According to Frank, if you build to the minimum of these new code previsions and energy requirements, chances are you are building at about an EnerGuide Canada rating
of 82. “If you choose to build at that minimum level, they are going to charge a 100 per cent surcharge on the building permit of $6,000, so it will cost you $12,000 to build the worst possible performing house that you are allowed to build in the City of Vancouver,” says Frank. “However, for every EnerGuide point that you qualify above 82, they will take $2,000 off of that. And they won’t stop when they get to zero. They only stop at an equivalent of an EnerGuide rating of 90 at $21,000. Theoretically, you could forgo all permit fees and make $9,000 and if you choose to build to EnerGuide 90.”
“There is a lot of money available from the City of Vancouver to help builders understand that better windows will have a dramatic impact on their EnerGuide ratings. You are going to see builders voluntarily install heat pumps, high performance low-E triple units with argon, and other options to drive their EnerGuide rating up because they will be able to build a house cheaper in the 86-90 range than in the 82 range. There may be more feebates available than the cost of the windows. Be prepared to help your clients understand that it may be free to go to better windows.”
With free high-performance windows, networking and education, it was an intensive day indeed. •
About the author
Rich Porayko is a professional writer and founding partner of Construction Creative, a marketing and communications company located in Metro Vancouver, B.C. richp@constructioncreative.com.
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Yvan Houle is president of Fenestration Canada. Fenestration Canada’s mission is to represent and support all aspects of the window and door manufacturing industry.
Welcome, Pioneers
It was all smiles at Win-Door as Fenestration Canada honoured 12 leaders in the window and door industry with induction into the ranks of our Pioneers hall of fame. The induction ceremony took place in the presentation theatre, with drinks and dinner following upstairs in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Inductees were presented by the members of the Pioneer Committee, Pierre Grand’Maison, Jim Parker, Dan Darcy, Richard Lipman, Robert Rivard and Barry Murray.
Francois Audette was inducted for his achievements first with Stanley Doors in 1979, then in forming Portes Dimensions as a small door prehanger in 1988.
Jean Champagne was recognized as the co-founder of Resiver Patio Doors in Beauceville, Qu., in 1992. He was noted as a devoted supporter of Win-Door as an exhibitor.
Patrice Lamy formed Verre Select in Terrebonne, Que., in 1980. He developed several new types of decorative glass lines.
Dr. Hakim Elmahdy has been active in research on energy analysis, heat and mass transfer, windows, doors, skylights, insulating glass units and insulated wall systems for 37 years. He has shown active and extensive leadership in professional roles with the Standards Council of Canada, the Canadian Standards Association, the Canadian General Standards Board, ASTM, ASHRAE, ISO, the National Fenestration Rating Council, Fenestration Canada and the Insulating Glass Manufacturing Alliance.
Jerry Finnen started with Dashwood Industries in 1958. In 1980 he joined Golden Windows as a partner and expanded the company throughout Ontario and into the U.S. market. Finnen was president of the Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association in 1979 and on the board of the
Fenestration Canada honoured 12 leaders in the window and door industry.
Ontario Lumber and Building Materials Association and the Canadian Manufacturers’ Council.
Michael Glover founded Edgetech IG in 1985. For the past 20 years, Glover has been a member of CSA’s A440 window standard committee and he has participated in other industry groups, including the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association of Canada and NFRC.
Gerhard Reichert was co-inventor of Edgetech’s Super Spacer in 1989. He is active in industry committees at IGMA, the Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance and IGMA.
Morgan Hanam started his career in the window and door industry in 1977 with Golden Windows. In 1999, he became head of the window division for Enermodal Engineering. His many contributions to the industry include a term as CWDMA president in 1997 and ‘98, and committee work for CWDMA, CSA, CGSB, IGMAC, and NFRC. Hanam was the recipient of the CP Loewen Award in 2000 for his strong contribution to the industry and CSA’s 25 Years of Service award in 2010.
Jerry Orpe’s career dates back to 1962 with Grant Industries. In 1981, Orpe founded Nose Creek Forest Products and grew it into a major millwork supplier to the window industry. Orpe was vicepresident of CWDMA in 1977. He served on the committees for metric conversion and CSA standards for wood windows.
Glenn Syrowitz joined Custom Extruders in 1970. In 1980, he co-founded Engineered Profiles in Calgary, Alta. Westlake bought EPL in 1994 and it became Westech Building Products. With Syrowitz’s support as general manager, his staff helped start the Win-Door show, the Window & Balcony Safety program and technical committees for Fenestration Canada and the American Architectural Manufactures Assocation.
In 1983, Mervin Lichty founded MDL Doors with his wife, Tillie, in Brussels, Ont. MDL has grown to become one of Ontario’s largest exterior door manufacturers. Mervin has supported Fenestration Canada on the board of directors and in several committees.
Ray Wakefield has served twice as president of IGMAC and was instrumental in discussions that led to the merging of IGMAC and SIGMA into IGMA. Presently, he is past president of IGMA as well as the Insulating Glass Certification Council and is the current chair of the IGMA Technical Services Committee Wakefield also participates on the IGMA Technical Policy Committee and is the Canadian IGMA representative at ASTM and ISO. •
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Margaret Webb is the executive director of the Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance.
The IGMAC certification program
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association of Canada, part of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance, offers a certification program for products tested to the Canada General Standards Board 12.8 standard plus gas content certification. Products certified by IGMAC meet the highest levels of the CGSB 12.8, giving buyers assurance that the products are among the best available anywhere. Lately, the IGMA has made several changes and updates to the program.
Effective immediately, all annual certification program fees will be invoiced in November of the preceding year. All annual certification fees are due in the IGMA office no later than Dec. 31 of the preceding year in order for a program participant to remain in good standing in the IGMAC Certification Program. This year, invoices for the 2013 annual program participants fees were invoiced in November 2012 and must be received at the IGMA offices no later than Dec. 31, 2012, in order for the member to remain in good standing and be included in the Certified Products Directory.
Since 2010, the U.S. and Canadian Energy Star programs have required that qualified fenestration products use certified insulating glass units. The IGMAC Certification Program is one of the listed programs. In order to maintain the IGMAC Certification Program as a listed program for both NFRC and the Energy Star programs, a new testing protocol has been added. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, all new prototype products and products requiring retesting due to either failure or recertification must provide four samples fabricated with internal components for the volatile fog test procedure. These units will not be required to undergo high humidity or weather cycling
IGMA has made several changes and updates.
testing. Internal components may include, but are not limited to, blinds, films, decorative glass inserts, grills and muntins. When testing muntins or grills, test samples shall be fabricated by dividing the sample into nine equal areas (three by three). It is recognized that a given company may use numerous internal components in production units and that it is not practical to test all variations regularly. Guidelines are published at www.igmaonline.org that explain how to submit products with internal components for testing.
Based on comments received on the 2010 Bulletin on Equivalencies and Waivers, IGMA formed component task groups to review the comments, policies and procedures of the IGMAC Certification Program. The IGMA Sealant Task Group met online during the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years to review the current sealant component codes, qualification and equivalency procedures and recommendations to simplify the program. The task group’s findings were reported at the IGMA semi-annual membership meetings, in the IGMA electronic newsletter and on the IGMA website.
In order for a sealant to qualify for equivalency, at least one IGMAC certified product must have been tested with this sealant and successfully met all the IGMAC Certification Program requirements.
The IGMA maintains a Certified Products Directory that includes the name and location of each participating manufacturer and a generic description of the product as certified. IGMA maintains a list of component equivalencies grouped by generic component types. Components listed within a generic category are considered equivalent for the IGMAC certification purposes. The Certified Products Directory is made available through the IGMA website to public and private sector architects, specifiers, building code authorities, and other interested parties.
The Task Group identified circumstances under which changes can be made to generic components of a product without triggering a retest or recertification of the product. It also laid out a set of standards for determining equivalency in sealants. Sealant categories have been updated and simplified. Specifics of all these changes are available on the IGMA website. •
IGMA
Insulating Glass
high-performance glass www.ppgideascapes.com
PPG Industries offers a complete range of tinted, solar control and passive low-E coated glass products. Advanced glass products for both residential and commercial construction include Sungate 600, 500 and 400, with light transmittance values up to 78 per cent and solar heat transfer up to 70 per cent. Two low-heat-transfer glasses, Solarban 70XL and Solarban 60, block up to three quarters of the sun’s heat energy while transmitting up to 70 per cent of the sun’s available light.
Innovative automation
www.lisec.com
LiSec has introduced a number of new solutions for glass cutting and for the manufacture of high-quality triple-glazed units.
The FlyOver loading crane for glass-cutting machines uses an intelligent, one-row design on the suction bridge that allows it to move diagonally above the entire glass storage area when no glass is being transported. In this way, the bridge will automatically follow the shortest path to the next storage rack, which minimizes cycle times and keeps cutting machines working at full capacity. It renders costly remnant plate storage systems obsolete by transporting remnants back to the glass storage area and by using the storage racks as remnant plate racks. LiSec’s fully automatic insulating glass line for the industrial manufacture of triple-glazing units includes a new multiple spacer applicator for different types of flexible spacers, and an improved sealing process that significantly enhances the quality of glazing units.
Triple-glazed fabrication www.gedusa.com
Best known for its Intercept Warm Edge spacer bar system, GED launched its new Automated Tri-Lite Assembly System (ATLAS) last year, a revolutionary glass fabrication system that automatically produces triple pane IG units in 20-second cycles (triples at three units per minute, duals at six units per minute). ATLAS offers seamless integration into existing GED Intercept lines and is capable of accommodating other spacer systems. Designed to be flexible for schedule-drive production, the ATLAS is adaptive to handle small and large units, duals and triples in any order or combination.
Outperforms triple glazing www.guardian.com
Guardian Industries counters rigorous new energy codes and Energy Star standards in the northern U.S. and Canada with Guardian ClimaGuard HiLightR 802, the newest product to demonstrate Guardian advanced glass technology. By pairing two ClimaGuard lowE coatings on a single pane of glass, Guardian intensifies the insulation of residential windows without changing the window design. ClimaGuard HiLightR 802 can help a double-glazed window generate Energy Rating scores that outperform triple-glazed windows, with light transmission that rivals clear glass. If HiLightR 802 is the interior pane of a double-glazed window, rate of heat loss (measured as centre-of-glass U-factor) is cut by 18 per cent. HiLightR 802 has a U-factor of .22, and visible light transmission is 79 per cent.
Better mechanical properties www.fenzi-na.com
Fenzi North America has supplemented its product base with the addition of Fenzi Hotver 2000, a one-
part hot-melt butyl specially formulated to give IGUs the best mechanical properties to last the longest in the field. A mixture of butyl rubbers and synthetic polymers, the product runs on standard hot-melt pumping equipment. Fenzi Hotver 2000 provides one of the lowest MVTR sealants on the market and is formulated to give IGUs the best mechanical properties and proven EN 1279 and ASTM 2190 testing. Fenzi’s hot-melt butyl will provide faster flow rates and reduced application temperatures compared to other HM materials.
Automated gas fill www.bystronic-glass.com
Bystronic has introduced its assembly, gas-fill and press robot. Type ZPG-V for quick gasfilling of triple insulating glass units. One single work step fills both spaces between the glass lites with inert gas. One-off pressing of the triple insulating glass unit protects the butyl bead. The ZPG-V is suitable for processing TPS as well as all common, flexible and conventional spacers. It can be programmed for simultaneous assembly, gas-filling and pressing of two triple insulating glass units in tandem operation. Suitable for rectangular formats and nearly all kind of shaped formats, it is capable of processing different dimensions and spacer widths in any sequence. The control system allows for constant pressing of double and triple insulating glass units, accomplishing a high gas-filling degree with only low gas leakage. The quick-reaction sensor allows for permanent observation of the gas-filling process.
Sealants, spacers and tape
www.crlaurence.ca
C.R. Laurence offers several products for insulating glass unit production. CRL 877 Super Spacer sealant is an easy-to-use urethane for the inexpensive fabrication of low-production, high-quality, single-seal IG units. CRL Edgetech Super Spacer works well with CRL 877 sealant and is the most versatile spacer available to allow for the production of standard and special shaped IG units, such as curved and odd shapes and triple-glazed units. CRL 9542 insulating glass silicone sealant is formulated for manufacturing dual-seal IG units with excel-
lent glass-to-glass adhesion and resistance to UV light, climate changes, and ozone. CRL PIB primary seal is used to manufacture dualseal IG units and works well with CRL 9542 silicone sealant. PIB is a one-part, non-drying, non-hardening material with excellent adhesion to glass and metal, as well as resistance to water, ozone, and UV light.
Spacers and muntin bars
www.s-b-m-s.com
For more than eight years, SBMS has been distributing Allmetal spacer bars and muntin bars across Canada. These products are broadening the horizons of our industry thanks to their superior aesthetics and performance. Allmetal spacer bars made from stainless steel, which, as an inorganic separator, doesn’t react to coatings like plastic. This flexibility allows for great expansion and contraction performance. Plus, they are bendable to fit different machinery on the market. Because SBMS carries them in two warehouses, fabricators can integrate this technology into the product line and conveniently enhance product offerings. Allmetal spacer bars and muntin bars are available in a wide variety of colours, and a large range of thicknesses and length.
Point-supported IG system
www.viracon.com
ClearPoint by Viracon is a point-supported insulating glass system engineered to provide building designers with greater flexibility. The hardware solution offered by Viracon is made from 316 stainless steel and has a Number 4 finish. The interior base spacer that rests between the exterior and interior glass of the insulating glass unit is comprised of a proprietary material that has passed testing for out-gassing, ultraviolet light, caulking and discoloration. A countersunk system is available for applications requiring exterior tempered glass solutions. Nupress can supply a variety of stems that connect the insulating glass unit fitting to the client’s connection point. Architects who specify ClearPoint can optimize performance with Viracon low-E coatings and/or silkscreen options. For additional peace of mind, ClearPoint offers heat soaked glass and a limited 10-year insulating glass warranty. •
A full range of innovative FFI sealing and bonding systems
Engineered to reduce material and energy costs
Tailored for the most exacting projects
For more information, call Ian Collins at Sika Canada Inc.: 1-800-933-SIKA or write collins.ian@ca.sika.com
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AACCURATE GLASS & MIRROR BARRIE LTD.
27 - 21 Patterson rd. barrie, oN L4N 7w6
tel: 705-722-6767 fax: 705-722-4710
e-mail: accurateglass.barrie@0n.aibn.com www.accurateglassbarrie.com
ACME WINDOW hARDWARE
4635 burgoyne st Unit 20 Mississauga, oN L4w 1V9 tel: 905-282-1588 fax: 905-282-1578
ADCO PRODUCTS INC.
4401 Page Ave., Po box 457 Michigan center, MI 49254 tel: 517-764-0334 fax: 517-764-6697
toll free: 800-248-4010
e-mail: info@adcocorp.com www.adcocorp.com
AGC FLAT GLASS NORTh AMERICA LTD.
3366 Lakeshore blvd. w. toronto, oN M8w 1M9 tel: 416-259-2309 fax: 416-259-4761 www.us.agc.com
AGNORA
200 Mountain road collingwood, oN L9y 4V5 tel: 705-444-6654 fax: 705-444-6657 e-mail: sales@agnora.com www.agnora.com
AGNorA - Architectural Glass North America - wE MAKE bIG GLAss: storefronts, glass fins, building facades, laminates, insulated glass units. bIG - up to 130” wide x 240” long. www.bigassglass.com
ALUMICOR
LTD
290 humberline Drive toronto, oN M9w 5s2 tel: 416-745-4222 fax: 416-745-7759 toll free: 1-877-258-6426
e-mail: info@alumicor.com www.alumicor.com
Alumicor champions LEED® with recycled aluminum! committed to providing superior architectural aluminum building envelope products which support green building projects and LEED eligibility, Alumicor serves the North American market through manufacturing and sales facilities in winnipeg, toronto, Montreal and halifax. contact information at www.alumicor.com
ALUMINEX EXTRUSIONS (1999) LTD.
5572 - 275th st. Langley, bc V4w 3X7 tel: 604-856-6060 fax: 604-856-7081
e-mail: sales@aluminex.com www.aluminex.com
AMERI-CAN MAChINERY LTD.
2650 Meadowvale blvd., Unit Mississauga oN L5N 6M5 tel: 905-542-2055 fax: 905-542-2261
e-mail: sales@ameri-can.ca www.ameri-can.ca
AZON
643 w crosstown Pkwy. Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1910 tel: 269-385-5942 fax: 269-373-9295
e-mail: npeterson@azonusa.com www.azonintl.com
Azon provides high performance fenestration components that meet our customers’ sustainability goals and expectations.
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BENDhEIM
61 willett st. Passaic, NJ 07055 tel: 973-471-1733 fax: 973-471-1640
toll free: 1-800-221-7379
e-mail: info@bendheim.com www.bendheim.com
BILLCO MANUFACTURING
100 halstead blvd. Zelienople, PA 15237 tel: 724-453-2309 fax: 724-452-0217 www.billco-mfg.com
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C.R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.
65 tigi crt. concord, oN L4K 5E4 tel: 905-303-7966 fax: 905-303-7965
toll free: 1-800-421-6144
e-mail: gavin.brin@crlaurence.com www.crlaurence.com
AIR-INS INC.
1320 boul. Lionel-boulet Varennes, Qc J3X 1P7 tel: 450-652-0838 fax: 450-652-7588
e-mail: info@air-ins.com www.air-ins.com
APEX ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS
9767 201 street Langley, bc V1M 3E7 tel: 604-882-3542 fax: 604-882-3517 www.apexextrusions.ca
ARChITECTURAL GLASS AND METAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
619 Liverpool road Pickering, oN L1w r1r tel: 905-420-7272 fax: 905-420-7288
e-mail: info@asmca.ca www.agmca.ca
ARTISTIC GLASS
2108 Dundas st. w. toronto, oN M6r 1w9 tel: 416-531-4881 fax: 416-531-4695
toll free: 1-800-752-8545
e-mail: info@artisticglass.com www.artisticglass.com
CALDWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY NORTh AMERICA, LLC Po box 92891 rochester, Ny 14624 tel: 585-352-3790 fax: 585-352-3729
e-mail: cservice@caldwellmfgco.com www.caldwellmfgco.com
caldwell Manufacturing is a longtime premier supplier of spiral, block & tackle, constant force spring, and hybrid window balances. the addition of ADVANtAGE™ Manufacturing brings heavy-duty, 4-bar MAGNUM™ hinges, butt hinges and other hardware for commercial and residential applications.
CAN-BEST
38 regan rd., Unit 4 brampton, oN L7A 1c6 tel: 905-840-2014 fax: 905-840-2847 www.can-best.com
CASSO SOLAR TEChNOLOGIES
506 Airport Executive Park Nanuet, Ny 10954 tel: 845-354-2010 fax: 845-547-0328
e-mail: sales@cassosolartechnologies.com www.cassosolartechnologies.com specializing in Infrared Laminating, Drying of Decorative coatings, bending and specialty furnaces: high speed Automated Laminating with Autoclave batch & conveyorized Laminating Non-Autoclave Architectural, Automotive, Appliance, Aircraft, PV, ballistic and specialty Glass.
CDS
4630 Dufferin st toronto, oN M3h 5s4
tel: 416-665-8006 fax: 416-665-7400
e-mail: adrianrussell@cdsco.net
CLEARVIEW PATIO DOORS
45 fenmar Dr. toronto oN M9L 1L9
tel: 416-745-6666 fax: 416-745-3711 toll free: 1-888-253-2739
e-mail: sales@clearview.on.ca www.clearview.on.ca
CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS UNLIMITED
4720 Nw 15th Ave., Unit 4A fort Lauderdale, fL 33309 tel: 954-568-3400 fax: 954-564-9806 toll free: 1-866-224-7528 e-mail: info@ccuinc.net www.ccuinc.net
COURAGE DISTRIBUTING INC.
2380 speers rd. oakville, oN L6L 5M2
tel: 905-469-6677 fax: 905-469-9377
toll free: 1-800-268-7243
e-mail: info@courage.ca www.courage.ca
CRACKMASTER DISTRIBUTORS LTD.
25 rayborn cres. st. Albert, Ab t8N 4A9 tel: 780-460-4246 fax: 780-460-4251 toll free: 1-888-349-2729
e-mail: ivan@crackmasterscanada.com www.crackmasterscanada.com
DDELTA INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS CORP.
1275 sawgrass corporate Parkway sunrise, fL 33323 954 8519991
e-mail: info@deltaregent.com
DIAMON-FUSION INTERNATIONAL
INC.
9361 Irvine blvd. Irvine, c A 92618
tel: 949-388-8000 fax: 949-388-3299
e-mail: info@diamonfusion.com www.diamonfusion.com
for over a decade, DfI has produced innovative restoration, protection and maintenance products to become a worldwide leader in coatings and services for glass, granite, ceramic tile, plastics, aluminum and stainless steel.
DLUBAK CORP.
520 chestnut st.
blairsville, PA 15717
tel: 724-459-9540 fax: 724-459-0866 toll free: 1-800-336-0562
e-mail: mek@dlubakcorporation.com www.dlubakglass.com
Dlubak corporation has a full line of ballistic and detention products. flat and curved glass products in insulating, laminated, high performance and fire rated. we also do aluminum extrusion bending.
DOR-LITE MANUFACTURING LTD.
1121 ominica st. E.
Moose Jaw, sK s6h 7w6 tel: 306-694-4033 fax: 306-694-1044
e-mail: twalz@durlite.com www.dorlite.com
DYNAMIC GLASS & DOOR LTD.
#2 - 3003 Millar Ave. saskatoon, sK s7K 6G5 tel: 306-651-1553 fax: 306-651-1557
EECO INSULATING GLASS INC.
1416 bonhill rd. Mississauga oN L5t 1L3 tel: 1-905-564-8235 fax: 905-564-1814
e-mail: dieter@ecoglass.ca www.ecoglass.ca
EDTM, INC.
745 capital commons Dr. toledo, oh 43615 tel: 419-861-1030 fax: 419-861-1031
e-mail: sales@edtm.com www.edtm.com
ERDMAN AUTOMATION CORP. 1603 south 14th st. Princeton, MN 55371 tel: 763-389-9475 fax: 763-389-9757
e-mail: eac@erdmanautomation.com www.erdmanautomation.com
EVERLAST ALUMINUM LTD
299 carlingview Dr. Etobicoke, oN M9w 5G3 tel: 416-241-8527 fax: 416-245-2629 toll free: 1-800-897-5118 www.everlast.biz
Manufacturer of aluminum windows, vinyl and aluminum storm doors, vinyl and aluminum porch enclosures, Vinyl windows, insulating glass units, fiberglass and wood entrance doors. www.everlast.biz
EVOTECh INDUSTRIAL COATINGS INC.
2503 de la Metropole Longueuil, Qc J4G 1E5 tel: 450-670-5888 fax: 450-670-8930
toll free: 1-800-561-7089
e-mail: pcharbonneau@evotechind.com www.evotechind.com
EXOVA CANADA INC.
2395 speakman Dr., Mississauga, oN L5K 1b3 tel: 866-263-9268
e-mail: sales @exova.com www.exova.com
FF. BARKOW INC.
3830 N. fratney st. Milwaukee, wI 53212 tel: 414-332-7311 fax: 414-332-8217
toll free: 1-800-558-5580
e-mail: marketing@barkow.com www.barkow.com
FEIN CANADIAN POWER TOOL COMPANY
323 traders blvd. E. Mississauga, oN L4Z 2E5 tel: 905-890-1390 fax: 905-890-1866
toll free: 1-800-265-2581
e-mail: fein@fein.ca www.fein.com
FENESTRATION CANADA
130 Albert st., ste. 1208 ottawa, oN K1P 5G4 tel: 613-235-5511 fax: 613-235-4664
e-mail: info@fenestrationcanada.ca www.fenestrationcanada.ca
INDUstrySUPPLIERS
FENZI NORTh AMERICA
11 Dansk crt.
toronto oN M9w 5N6
tel: 1-416-674-3831 fax: 416-674-9323
e-mail: info@fenzi-na.com www.fenzi-na.com
fenzi North America has added to its product line, with the introduction of fenzi hotVEr hot Melt butyl. continuing to listen to our customers’ needs, we are now also offering our fenzi butylver PIb in the color of grey , to go along with the traditional black. combined with our other IG components (Polysulphide, Desiccant, Aluminum and steel spacers) fenzi North America continues to be a complete supplier for our customers IG needs. fenzi Polysulphide is manufactured here in North America to meet your delivery requirements in a timely manner.
FMF CANADA
2504 bristol circle
oakville, oN L6h 5s1
tel: 905-829-3085 fax: 905-829-1103
FNA EQUIPMENT SERVICES
11 Dansk crt.
toronto, oN M9w 5N6
tel: 416-213-1362 fax: 416-674-9323
e-mail: owen@fnaeq.com www.fenzi-na.com
FORIMPEX INC.
200-A; 34E rue
Notre-Dame-Des-Pins, Qc G0M 1K0 tel: 418-774-8061 fax: 418-774-8062 e-mail: renelavoie8@videotron.ca
FOUR-JAKS; INC.
107 spruce street
Lewisburg, wV 24901
tel: 304-645-6716 fax: 304-645-4885 e-mail: scott@four-jaks.com www.four-jaks.com
FRANK LOWE RUBBER & GASKET
44 ramsey road shirley, Ny 19967
tel: 1-631-777-2707 fax: 631-777-2560 toll free: 1-800-777-0202 www.franklowe.com
GGARIBALDI GLASS INDUSTRIES INC. 8183 wiggins st. burnaby, bc V3N 0c4 tel: 604-420-4527 fax: 604-421-7678 www.garibaldiglass.com
GENERAL GLASS INTERNATIONAL
101 Venture way secaucus, NJ 07094
tel: 201-553-1850 fax: 201-553-1851 toll free: 1-800-431-2042
e-mail: sales@generalglass.com www.generalglass.com
GLAS-TEK SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC.
438 Dunlop st. w barrie, oN L4N 1c2 tel: 705-735-9533 toll free: 1-877-335-3803
e-mail: info@glas-tek.com www.glas-tek.com
GLASS 3 ENTERPRISES
111-20103 40th Ave Langley, bc V3A 2w3 tel: 604-533-7348 fax: 604-533-7328 www.glass3ent.com
GLASS ASSOCIATION OF NORTh AMERICA
800 sw Jackson st., ste 1500 topeka, Ks 66612-1200 tel: 785-271-0208 fax: 785-271-0166
e-mail: gana@glasswebsite.com www.glasswebsite.com
GLASS & hARDWARE DEPOT
301 Jevlan Dr. woodbridge, oN L4L 8G6 tel: 905-856-7202 fax: 905-856-7355
toll free: 1-877-806-2266
e-mail: glassandhardware@gmail.com www.windowhardwarecompany.ca
GLASSCRAFT
159 broadway orangeville, oN L9w 1K2 tel: 519-941-2505 fax: 519-941-2505 e-mail: billandmae@rogers.com
GLASSOPOLIS
92 railside rd. toronto, oN M3A 1A3 tel: 1-800-262-9600 fax: 1-800-872-9601
e-mail: sales@glassopolis.com www.glassopolis.com
GLASWELD
20578 Empire blvd. bend, or 97701
tel: 541-388-1156 fax: 541-388-1157
toll free: 800-321-2597
e-mail: info@glasweld.com www.glasweld.com
GOLD GLASS GROUP CORP.
545-4 Johnson Ave. bohemia, Ny 11716
tel: 631-981-4277 fax: 631-981-4299
toll free: 800-448-5188
e-mail: jgold@gggcorp.com www.gggcorp.com
GRANT METAL PRODUCTS LTD.
291210 wagon wheel rd. rocky View, Ab t4A 0E2 tel: 800-672-6088 fax: 403-590-7990
e-mail: gord@grantmetal.com www.grantmetal.com
GTS
10250 sw Greenburg road, suite #200 Portland, or 97223 tel: 800-209-2369 ext 204
e-mail: joew@gtsservices.com www.gtsservices.com
Gts provides glass specific software for auto, retail, flat, commercial glazing and wholesale capabilities. LX features include – point-of-sale, purchasing, inventory management, call center, e-business, mobile, estimating, job management and costing.
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CANADA 2300 harmon rd. Auburn hills MI 48326 tel: 248-340-1800 fax: 248-340-2111 www.guardian.com
hh-O PRODUCTS CORP. 12 Munro st. winsted, ct 06098 tel: 860-379-9875 fax: 860-738-1260 www.h-oproducts.com
I
IGE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2875 Jupiter Park Dr., ste. 100 Jupiter, fL 33458 tel: 561-741-7300 fax: 561-741-3071 www.igesolutions.com
J
JSA MACHINERY
2082-A, boul. Industriel chambly, Qc J3L 4V2 tel: 450-658-9668 fax: 450-658-3446 toll free: 1-877-575-8665
e-mail: jstarnaud@jsapvcmachineries.com www.jsamachinerie.com
KKAWNEER COMPANY, INC.
555 Guthridge crt.
Norcross, GA 30092-3503 tel: 770-449-5555 fax: 770-840-6463
e-mail: kawneer.northamerica@alcoa.com www.kawneer.com
KEAR FABRICATION INC.
11 creditstone rd., Unit 4-8 concord, oN L4K 2P1 tel: 905-760-0841 fax: 905-760-0842 toll free: 1-866-760-0841 e-mail: sale@kearmfg.com www.kearmfg.com
KITS GLASS LTD.
110 - 2800 Viking way richmond, bc V6V 1N5 tel: 604-231-0878 fax: 604-231-0807
e-mail: sales@kitsglass.ca www.kitsglass.ca
KLAAS SWAVING LTD.
6761 6th Line, rr #2 belwood, oN N0b 1J0 tel: 519-843-1299 fax: 519-787-8085
e-mail: swavingwelding@yahoo.com www.swavingwelding.com
LLAURELWOOD MILLWORK LTD.
1509 snow Valley rd. Minesing, oN L0L 1y3 tel: 905-737-5315
LOThAR’S INDUSTRIAL SALES
23 borland cr. caledon East, oN L7c 3M4 tel: 905-453-8857 fax: 905-678-2395 e-mail: info@lothars.ca www.lothars.ca
MM.I.S. INC
5687 chemin st-francois saint-Laurent, Qc h4s 1w6 tel: 514-332-2990 fax: 514-332-3200 e-mail: pmuir@misinc.ca
MAISONNEUVE ALUM INC
5477 rue chabot Montreal, Qc h2h 1Z1 tel: 514-523-1155 fax: 514-525-6175
MAJOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
7120 stewart Ave. wausau, wI 54401
fax: 715-848-3336
toll free: 1-888-759-2678 www.majorskylights.com
MARC PREVOST MAChINERY INC.
3875, boul. saint-Jean-baptiste Montreal, Qc h1b 5V4 tel: 514-640-4040 fax: 514-640-5454
e-mail: marc.prevost@mpm.ca www.mpm.ca
MASTERTECh DOOR SYSTEMS
1404 cormorant rd Ancaster oN L9G 4V5 tel: 905-304-3688 fax: 905-304-7614 jon@mastertechdoors.com
MCGRORY GLASS, INC.
1400 Grandview Ave. Paulsboro, NJ 08066 tel: 856-579-3200 fax: 856-579-3232
e-mail: sales@mcgrory.com www.mcgrory.com
McGrory Glass is a diversified importer, fabricator, and distributor serving North America. Products include Decorative-Laminated, backPainted, Acid Etch, radiation shielding, and Luxar Anti-reflective Glass. custom solutions developed for Architectural Projects.
MESSE DUSSELDORF GMBh
canadian German chamber of Industry & commerce Inc. 1410-480 University Avenue toronto oN M5G 1V2 tel: 416-598-1524 fax: 416-598-1840
MID-AM METAL FORMING INC. 1108 center road rogersville, Mo 65742 tel: 800-767-2884 fax: 417-753-2860 www.midammetal.com
MULTIVER LTEE
436 rue berube
Ville Vanier, Qc G1M 1c8 tel: 418-687-0770 fax: 418-687-0794
e-mail: info@multiver.ca www.multiver.ca
INDUstrySUPPLIERS
MY GLASS TRUCK
200 Acorn rd.
Glassboro, NJ 08028 fax: 856-863-6704
e-mail: sales@myglasstruck.com www.myglasstruck.com
NNOR-AM DOORS & WINDOWS
30 North wind Pl. toronto, oN M1s 3r5 tel: 416-755-0880 fax: 416-755-3259
e-mail: email@blissnoram.com www.blissnoram.com
NOVO GLASS
toronto, oN tel: 888-558-6686 fax: 888-558-6686
e-mail: contact@novoglass.ca www.novoglass.ca
OOBATA STUDIOS
1 Leonard circle toronto, oN M4E 2Z6 tel: 416-690-0031
PPOLLARD WINDOWS
307 cayuga road, suite 120 cheektowaga, Ny 14225 tel: 716-634-0037 fax: 716-634-0992
e-mail: gpollard@pollardwindows.com
PRECISION GLASS SERVICES INC.
8 Essex Avenue, Unit 13 thornhill, oN L3t 3y9 tel: 905-731-7800 fax: 905-771-9304
e-mail: sales@pgsi.ca or precision_glass@icloud.com or fireratedglass@icloud.com www.pgsi.ca
Authorized distributor for: fireLite, fireLite Nt, fireLite Plus, Pilkington Pyrostop, X-ray shielding Protection Glass, wireLite Nt, fireplace replacement Glass, sheet or cut to size. fireplace replacements ropes and tapes. hollow Metal labelled framing up to 90 Minutes.
PRELCO INC.
94 cartier blvd. rivière-Du-Loup, Qc G5r 2M9 tel: 418-862-2274 fax: 418-862-8181
e-mail: sales@prelco.ca www.prelco.ca
PROhASKA ENGINEERING INC
15 floresville crt.
richmond hill, oN L4c 0s5 tel: 905-770-1122 fax: 905-770-8637
e-mail: dtp@prohaskaengineering.com
INDUstrySUPPLIERS
PROMARK WINDOW FILM & BLINDS INC.
90 frobisher Dr., Unit 3 waterloo, oN N2V 2A1
tel: 519-886-4564 fax: 519-747-2979
e-mail: luke@promarkwindowfilm.com www.promarkwindowfilm.com
QQUALITY AUDITING INSTITUTE LTD.
#16-211 schoolhouse st. coquitlam, bc V3K 4X9 tel: 604-527-8378 fax: 604-527-8368
toll free: 1-877-461-8378
e-mail: itanner@qai.org www.qai.org
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS
6680 Parkland blvd. solon, oh 44139
tel: 216-910-1532
e-mail: patkreider@quanexexepg.com www.quanex.com
Quanex building Products is a global supplier of IG spacer systems, extrusions and window and door components, offering an array of high-performance products, creative marketing support and technical service.
RREhAU INDUSTRIES INC.
1149 Pioneer rd. burlington, oN L7M 1K5 tel: 905-335-3284 fax: 905-335-1112 toll free: 1-800-561-9609
e-mail: rehau.mailbox@rehau.com www.rehau.com
RIMAC METAL CURVING SPECIALISTS
265 Applewood cr. concord, oN L4K 4E7 tel: 905-669-6963 fax: 905-669-4744
e-mail: andrew@metalcurving.com www.metalcurving.com
RPM ROLLFORMED METAL PRODUCTS
112 Pennsylvania Ave. concord, oN L4K 4A6 tel: 905-660-7655 fax: 905-660-1605
e-mail: sales@rpmrollforming.com www.rpmrollforming.com
what we do for you:custom shapes, spacers (climatech warm edge, aluminum doorlite, stainless), muntin bars, screen bars, reinforcements (patio door/sash), brass/Zinc camen, punching/notching, connectors, desiccant... over 20 years.
RW COOMBER hARDWARE
1275 Eglinton Ave. E. Mississauga, oN L4w 2Z2 tel: 905-206-0380 fax: 905-206-9124
e-mail: lnh@sympatico.ca
SSChODORF TRUCK BODY AND EQUIPMENT
885 harmon Ave. columbus, oh 43223 fax: 614-228-6775 toll free: 1-800-288-0992 www.schodorftruck.com
SCREENS - R- US
1275 Eglinton Ave. E., Unit 48 Mississauga, oN L4w 2Z2 tel: 905-206-0380 fax: 905-206-9124
e-mail: lnh@sympatico.ca
ShURTAPE TEChNOLOGIES CO.
615 bowes rd. concord oN L4K 1J5 tel: 905-669-4881 ext. 123 fax: 905-669-2330 toll free: 1-800-463-8273
e-mail: jdiaz@shurtape.com www.shurtape.com we make more than tape. we made ideas. And we make glass and mirrors safe with door safety mirror racking tape, shatterstop®, and protective films.
SIKA CANADA INC.
601 Delmar Ave. Pointe-claire, Qc h9r 4A9 tel: 514-697-2610 fax: 514-697-3910 toll free: 800-933-7452
e-mail: marketing.industry@ca.sika.com or wesselink.kryston@ca.sika.com www.sika.ca
sika’s fenestration Line - featuring our highperformance sikasil® silicones and sikaflex® polyurethanes. Innovative sealing and bonding systems; Engineered to reduce material and energy costs; tailored for your most exacting projects.
SILLIKER GLASS (G.E. SILLIKER & SONS)
68 Industrial Drive borden-carleton, PE c0b 1X0 tel: 902-437-5758 fax: 902-437-4018
toll free: 888-355-3102
e-mail: blaine@sillikerglass.com www.sillikerglass.com
STELLA CUSTOM GLASS hARDWARE INC.
7 - 3671 Viking way richmond, bc V6V 2s5 tel: 604-231-5892 fax: 604-231-5893 toll free: 855-5-stELLA
e-mail: info@stellaglasshardware.com www.stellaglasshardware.com
STEVE BROWN MAChINERY SOLUTIONS
1845 Jean-Monnet st. terrebonne, Qc J6X 4L7 tel: 450-477-6707 fax: 450-477-6937
STRASSBURGER WINDOW & DOORS
2101 shirley Dr. Kitchener, oN N2b 3X4 tel: 519-885-6380 fax: 519-885-1079
e-mail: alex@strassburger.net
SURFACE PRODUCTS INC.
29 west 6th Ave.
Vancouver, bc V5y 1K2 tel: 604-602-0566 fax: 604-632-9536 toll free: 1-866-755-4527 www.surface-products.com
TTECNIGLAS, DIV. OF PROSCIENCE INC.
92 railside rd. toronto, oN M3A 1A3
tel: 416-446-6411 fax: 416-446-6412
toll free: 1-800-267-1616
e-mail: sales@tecniglas.com www.tecniglas.com
ThAMES VALLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD.
#9 - 5115 harvester rd. burlington, oN L7L 0A3
tel: 905-637-6997 fax: 905-631-7246
toll free: 1-800-567-5800
e-mail: info@thamesvalleybrick.com www.thamesvalleybrick.com
ThORN SERVICES
35 shangarry Dr. scarborough, oN M1r 1A5
tel: 416-752-4799 fax: 416-752-4799
toll free: 1-877-752-4799
e-mail: info@thorn-services.ca www.thorn-services.ca
TILTCO; A DIVISION OF WINDOWORLD INDUSTRIES
1200 stellar Dr. Newmarket, oN L3y 7b9 tel: 905-853-9955 Ext. 221 fax: 905-853-9905
toll free: 1-800-361-8782
e-mail: info@tiltco.net www.tiltco.net
TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS CANADA
20 royal Group crescent Vaughan, oN L4h 1X9 tel: 905-605-7040 fax: 905-605-7041
e-mail: sales@trulite.com www.trulite.com
UNRUh FAB INC.
100 Industrial Dr. sedgwick, Ks 67135 tel: 316-772-5400 fax: 316-772-5852
e-mail: rdonker@unruhfab.com www.unruhfab.com
Manufacturer of glass handling, storage and transportation racks to include carts, dollies, pickup and van racks. we also manufacture glass transport body and trailers.
VVERRAGE GLASS & MIRROR INCORPORATED
155 racco Pkwy., thornhill, oN L4J 8X9
tel: 416-631-6500 fax: 905-738-6801
e-mail: sales@verrage.com www.verrage.com
TRUTh hARDWARE
700 w bridge st. owatonna, MN 55060
tel: 507-451-5620 fax: 507-451-5655 toll free: 1-800-866-7884 e-mail: truthsal@truth.com www.truth.com
Designer & manufacturer of quality operating hardware for the window and door industry. truth hardware provides engineered solutions for hinges, operators, sash locks, rollers, multi-point locking systems.
VITRUM INDUSTRIES LTD.
9739-201 st. Langley, bc V1M 3E7 tel: 604-882-3513 fax: 604-882-3516
e-mail: mzizek@vitrum.ca www.vitrum.ca
WWALKER GLASS LTD.
9551, ray Lawson blvd. Montreal, Qc h1J 1L5 fax: 514-351-3010
toll free: 1-888-320-3030
e-mail: sales@walkerglass.com www.walkerglass.com
walker Glass manufactures the following acidetched glass and mirror products: full surface glass and mirror, custom and stock patterns as well as anti-slip glass.
INDUstrySUPPLIERS
WINDOW CITY INDUSTRIES INC.
5690 steeles Ave. w Vaughan, oN L4L 9t4 tel: 905-265-9975 fax: 905-265-9976
toll free: 800-382-5020
e-mail: customers@windowcity.net www.windowcity.net
WINDOW & DOOR DESIGN CENTER; INC.
18025 skypark cir., ste. f Irvine, c A 92614 tel: 949-481-2039 fax: 949-481-2042 e-mail: lindadiaz@wddc-inc.com
WINDOW FILM SYSTEMS
1941 Mallard rd. London, oN N6h 5M1 tel: 519-641-8371 fax: 519-641-7803 toll free: 1-800-387-1772 www.windowfilmsystems.com
WITTE NORTh AMERICA
7516 bath rd. Mississauga, oN L4t 1L2 tel: 905-678-2397 fax: 905-678-2395
e-mail: sales@witte-na.com www.witte-na.com
WOOD’S POWR-GRIP CO., INC.
908 west Main Laurel, Mt 59044 tel: 406-628-8231 fax: 406-628-8354
e-mail: powrgripinfo@powrgrip.com www.powrgrip.com
WTS PARADIGM
1600 Aspen commons #500 Middleton, wI 53562 tel: 608-664-9292 fax: 608-664-9295 toll free: 1-800-387-2951
e-mail: sales@wtsparadigm.com www.wtsparadigm.com
ArchItEctUrALGLASS
DOORS & hARDWARE
DOOR hARDWARE
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Agnora
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
Delta Industrial systems corp.
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Nor-Am Doors & windows
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
truth hardware
Vitrum Industries
DOOR LITES
crackmaster Distributors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Glasscraft
Glassopolis
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
rPM rollformed Metal Products
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
tecniglas
Vitrum Industries
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
DOOR LITE FRAMES
Glassopolis
Nor-Am Doors & windows
rPM rollformed Metal Products
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
tecniglas
window & Door Design center Inc.
DOORS
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
Artistic Glass
caldwell Manufacturing
clearview Patio Doors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Everlast Aluminum
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Mastertech Door systems
Nor-Am Doors & windows
obata studios
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
DOORS/AUTOMATIC
POWER
Dynamic Glass & Door
silliker & sons
DOORS/COMMERCIAL
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
DOORS/FIBREGLASS
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Pollard windows
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
DOORS/FIRE RATED
Glassopolis
Pollard windows
steve brown Machinery solutions
tecniglas
window & Door Design center Inc.
DOORS/RESIDENTIAL
Alluminex Extrusions
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
clearview Patio Doors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
rw coomber hardware
screens-r-Us
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
DOORS/REVOLVING
Dynamic Glass & Door
silliker & sons
FRENCh DOORS
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
tiltco
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
GLASS DOORS
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Artistic Glass
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
McGrory Glass, Inc
obata studios
Prelco Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
silliker & sons
stella custom Glass hardware Inc
window & Door Design center Inc.
MIRROR DOORS
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
crackmaster Distributors
Dynamic Glass & Door
window & Door Design center Inc.
PATIO DOORS
Alluminex Extrusions
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
clearview Patio Doors
crackmaster Distributors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Pollard windows
rPM rollformed Metal Products
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
SCREEN ChANNELS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
rw coomber hardware
screens-r-Us
steve brown Machinery solutions
SCREEN DOORS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
clearview Patio Doors
Dynamic Glass & Door
rw coomber hardware
screens-r-Us
window & Door Design center Inc.
ShOWER DOORS/ ENCLOSURES
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Prelco Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
ShIMS
construction concepts Unlimited
SLIDING DOORS
Alluminex Extrusions
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
clearview Patio Doors
Everlast Aluminum
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
Prelco Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
silliker & sons
stella custom Glass hardware Inc
tiltco
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
EQUIPMENT & MAChINERY
BENDING MAChINES
Ameri-can Machinery
Artistic Glass
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
casso solar technologies
JsA Machinery
Lothar’s Industrial sales
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
BRUShES
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
billco Manufacturing
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
Glas-tek software solutions
Gts
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
CORNER CLEANERS
Ameri-can Machinery
JsA Machinery
rPM rollformed Metal Products
CRANES/hOISTS
billco Manufacturing
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
Unruh fab
CUTTING TABLES/CNC
Ameri-can Machinery
billco Manufacturing
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Erdman Automation
IGE solutions, Inc.
JsA Machinery
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
DRYING/CURING OVENS
casso solar technologies
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
EDGING/BEVELLING DRILLING/GRINDING
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
fMf canada
IGE solutions, Inc.
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
FORKLIFT/hOOKLIFT SYSTEMS
schodorf truck body & Equip.
GAS FILLING
Ameri-can Machinery
Erdman Automation
JsA Machinery
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
GLASS ASSEMBLY TABLES
Ameri-can Machinery
Erdman Automation
JsA Machinery
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
GLASS CUTTING
Ameri-can Machinery
billco Manufacturing
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
construction concepts
Unlimited
Glasscraft
JsA Machinery
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
GLASS FURNACES
IGE solutions, Inc.
JsA Machinery
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
GLASS hANDLING/ VACUUM CUPS/LIFTERS
Artistic Glass
billco Manufacturing
casso solar technologies
cDs
construction concepts
Unlimited
Erdman Automation
f barkow Inc.
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
wood’s Powr-Grip co., Inc.
GLASS PROCESSING ChEMICALS
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
GLASS WAShING MAChINES
Ameri-can Machinery
Artistic Glass
billco Manufacturing
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
IGE solutions, Inc.
JsA Machinery
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
IG MANUFACTURING
Ameri-can Machinery
billco Manufacturing
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Erdman Automation
fenzi North America
fNA Equipment services
IGE solutions, Inc.
JsA Machinery
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
INSTALLATION/CUTTING TOOLS/BLADES
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
courage Distributing
EDtM, Inc.
fEIN canadian Power tool
JsA Machinery
silliker & sons
window film systems
wood’s Powr-Grip co., Inc.
LAMINATING
billco Manufacturing
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
casso solar technologies
IGE solutions, Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
LASER ETChING
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
MEASURING/TESTING
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
can-best
EDtM, Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
METAL FABRICATION
Ameri-can Machinery
f barkow Inc.
fEIN canadian Power tool
JsA Machinery
METAL FORMING
rPM rollformed Metal Products
POLIShING
billco Manufacturing
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
fEIN canadian Power tool
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
SANDBLASTING MAChINES
IGE solutions, Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
SAWS
Ameri-can Machinery
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Erdman Automation
JsA Machinery
Kear fabrication Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
SCREEN PRINTING MAChINES
casso solar technologies
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
TEMPERING/ BENDING OVENS
casso solar technologies
IGE solutions, Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
TRUCKS/ TRANSPORTATION
f barkow Inc.
Klaas swaving Ltd.
Multiver Ltee.
My Glass truck
schodorf truck body & Equip.
Unruh fab
WATERJET CUTTING
IGE solutions, Inc.
JsA Machinery
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
WhEELS/DRILL BITS
Ameri-can Machinery
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
fMf canada
IGE solutions, Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
SEALANTS
BUTYL
ADco Products
AGc flat Glass North America
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
crackmaster Distributors
fenzi North America
h-o Products
M.I.s. Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
sika canada
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
GASKETS
ADco Products
cDs
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
h-o Products
silliker & sons
hOT MELT
ADco Products
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
fenzi North America
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
POLYSULPhIDE
ADco Products
Agnora
cDs
fenzi North America
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
POLYUREThANE
ADco Products
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
crackmaster Distributors
h-o Products
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
sika canada
steve brown Machinery solutions
SILICONE
ADco Products
cDs
courage Distributing
sika canada
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
TAPE/GLAZING
ADco Products
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
construction concepts Unlimited
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
M.I.s. Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
TAPE/MUNTIN
MOUNTING
ADco Products
cDs
construction concepts Unlimited
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
Glassopolis
h-o Products
M.I.s. Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
GLASS PRODUCTS
BENT
Artistic Glass
crackmaster Distributors
Dlubak corp.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glasscraft
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
Prelco Inc.
surface Products Inc.
window & Door Design center Inc.
BEVELLED/EDGED/ GROOVED
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Agnora
Artistic Glass
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glasscraft
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
Prelco Inc.
silliker & sons
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
walker Glass Ltd.
window & Door Design center Inc.
BULLET RESISTANT
Artistic Glass
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
crackmaster Distributors
Dlubak corp.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glassopolis
Guardian Industries canada
Prelco Inc.
silliker & sons
CERAMIC FRIT GLASS
Agnora
Prelco Inc.
Vitrum Industries
ChANNEL GLASS
silliker & sons
surface Products Inc.
COATED
AGc flat Glass North America
Agnora
crackmaster Distributors
Diamon-fusion International
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Guardian Industries canada
steve brown Machinery solutions
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
DECORATIVE
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
AGc flat Glass North America
ArchItEctUrALGLASS
Artistic Glass
casso solar technologies
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
Dlubak corp.
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glassopolis
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass, Inc
obata studios
rw coomber hardware
steve brown Machinery solutions
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
walker Glass Ltd.
window city Industries
FLOAT
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
crackmaster Distributors
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Glasscraft
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
FUSED
Artistic Glass
Glasscraft
thames Valley building Products Ltd.
GLASS BLOCK
steve brown Machinery solutions
thames Valley building Products Ltd.
hEAT RADIANT
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glassopolis
Prelco Inc.
tecniglas
hEAT RESISTANT
crackmaster Distributors
Glassopolis
Guardian Industries canada
Precision Glass services Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
tecniglas
LAMINATED
AGc flat Glass North America
Agnora
Artistic Glass
caldwell Manufacturing
crackmaster Distributors
Dlubak corp.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Glassopolis
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
obata studios
Pollard windows
Precision Glass services Inc.
Prelco Inc.
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
LAMINATED –
DECORATIVE
Artistic Glass
crackmaster Distributors
Glassopolis
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass, Inc
Prelco Inc.
surface Products Inc.
MIRROR – FLAT
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Artistic Glass
crackmaster Distributors
Dynamic Glass & Door
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
Vitrum Industries
walker Glass Ltd.
window & Door Design center Inc.
PATTERN
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
AGc flat Glass North America
Artistic Glass
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass, Inc
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
SCREENED/ETChED/FRIT
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Agnora
Artistic Glass
Dlubak corp.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
obata studios
Prelco Inc.
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
walker Glass Ltd.
window & Door Design center Inc.
SOLAR
AGc flat Glass North America
crackmaster Distributors
Guardian Industries canada
silliker & sons
window & Door Design center Inc.
SPANDREL
Agnora
Dlubak corp.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Guardian Industries canada
Prelco Inc.
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
STAINED
Artistic Glass
courage Distributing
Glasscraft
Kits Glass Ltd.
obata studios
STRENGThENED/ TEMPERED
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
AGc flat Glass North America
Agnora
crackmaster Distributors
Dlubak corp.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Guardian Industries canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass, Inc
Prelco Inc.
silliker & sons
surface Products Inc.
Vitrum Industries
window city Industries
TRANSLUCENT GLAZING
Dlubak corp.
Major Industries
McGrory Glass, Inc
silliker & sons
WIRED
Agnora
Artistic Glass
crackmaster Distributors
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glassopolis
McGrory Glass, Inc
Precision Glass services Inc.
silliker & sons
surface Products Inc.
tecniglas
Vitrum Industries
GLAZING MATERIALS
FILM, ARChITECTURAL GRAPhIC
Artistic Glass
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
Dynamic Glass & Door
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
ProMark window film & blinds
window film systems
FILM, DECORATIVE
Artistic Glass
courage Distributing
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
ProMark window film & blinds
FILM, EDGE RETENTION SYSTEMS
courage Distributing
M.I.s. Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
ProMark window film & blinds window film systems
FILM, SAFETY/SECURITY
construction concepts Unlimited
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
Glasscraft
McGrory Glass, Inc
Precision Glass services Inc.
ProMark window film & blinds
shurtape technologies window film systems
FILM, SOLAR CONTROL
courage Distributing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glasscraft
ProMark window film & blinds window film systems
FIRE RATED GLAZING
AGc flat Glass North America
Artistic Glass
Dynamic Glass & Door
Glassopolis
McGrory Glass, Inc
Precision Glass services Inc.
tecniglas
MIRROR BACKING, SAFETY
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
shurtape technologies
walker Glass Ltd.
MULLIONS
Kawneer company, Inc.
silliker & sons
MUNTINS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
crackmaster Distributors
fenzi North America
Kawneer company, Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products rw coomber hardware
screens-r-Us
silliker & sons
steve brown Machinery solutions
PLASTIC ShEET
Dynamic Glass & Door
POLYVINYL BUTYRAL INTERLAYER
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
RADIATION ShIELDING
AGc flat Glass North America
Glassopolis
McGrory Glass, Inc
Precision Glass services Inc.
tecniglas
INSULATING GLASS & SUPPLIES
CORNER KEYS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
fenzi North America
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
rw coomber hardware
screens-r-Us
steve brown Machinery solutions
DESICCANTS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
fenzi North America
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
steve brown Machinery solutions
GASES
window city Industries
IG UNITS
Agnora
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Eco Insulating Glass
Garibaldi Glass Industries
Glassopolis
Kits Glass Ltd.
Multiver Ltee.
Prelco Inc.
silliker & sons
tecniglas
window city Industries
PACKAGING/LABELLING MATERIAL
fenzi North America
PLUGS/RIVETS
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
steve brown Machinery solutions
SPACE BARS/WARM EDGE
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
fenzi North America
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
rPM rollformed Metal Products
steve brown Machinery solutions
window city Industries
METAL PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM PACKPANS
AGc flat Glass North America
Artistic Glass
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
crackmaster Distributors
Mid-Am Metal forming
silliker & sons
ARChITECTURAL METAL PANELS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming
BENT ShAPES
Dynamic Glass & Door
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming
silliker & sons
CLADDING
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming
rPM rollformed Metal Products
CURTAINWALL SYSTEMS
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Kawneer company, Inc.
Major Industries
Nor-Am Doors & windows
silliker & sons
thorn services
ENTRANCES/ STOREFRONTS
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Dynamic Glass & Door
Nor-Am Doors & windows
silliker & sons
thorn services
EXTERNAL ShADING SYSTEMS
Alluminex Extrusions
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
Dynamic Glass & Door
EXTRUSIONS/ PULTRUSIONS
Alluminex Extrusions
Apex Aluminum Extrusions
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
FIRE RATED METAL PRODUCTS
AGc flat Glass North America
Glassopolis
Nor-Am Doors & windows
tecniglas
FLAShING
Alluminex Extrusions
Dynamic Glass & Door
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming
Nor-Am Doors & windows
silliker & sons
PREFORMED ALUMINUM WALL PANELS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
SLOPED GLAZING SYSTEMS/SKYLIGhTS
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
Dynamic Glass & Door
Major Industries
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
silliker & sons
STRUCTURAL GLAZING
SYSTEMS
Alluminex Extrusions
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Major Industries
silliker & sons
SUNSCREEN SYSTEMS
Alluminex Extrusions
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
SERVICES
ANODIZING/PAINTING
Alumicor
Mid-Am Metal forming obata studios
BENDING, GLASS
Artistic Glass
Dlubak corp.
Glasscraft
Prelco Inc.
BEVELLING, GLASS
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Agnora
Artistic Glass
Glasscraft silliker & sons
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION/ MARKETING SERVICES
Gts
wts Paradigm
DIAMOND WhEEL REDRESSING
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
DRILLING, GLASS
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Agnora
Dlubak corp.
Glasscraft
silliker & sons
EDGING, GLASS
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Agnora
Dlubak corp.
Glasscraft
silliker & sons
FINIShING
Accurate Glass & Mirror barrie
Mid-Am Metal forming
hEAT SOAKING
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
Mid-Am Metal forming
Prelco Inc.
LASER CUTTING
Mid-Am Metal forming
MAChINERY REPAIR
fenzi North America
fNA Equipment services
JsA Machinery
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
wood’s Powr-Grip co., Inc.
METAL BENDING/ STRETChING
Dlubak corp.
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming rimac Metal curving specialists
METAL CUTTING
Glas-tek software solutions
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming rimac Metal curving specialists rw coomber hardware
METAL PUNChING
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Mid-Am Metal forming rimac Metal curving specialists rPM rollformed Metal Products rw coomber hardware
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING/ CONSULTING
caldwell Manufacturing
Mid-Am Metal forming
Prohaska Engineering (Dt) thorn services
ROLLFORMING
Dlubak corp.
Mid-Am Metal forming rPM rollformed Metal Products
SANDBLASTING
Artistic Glass Glasscraft
TESTING LABORATORIES
Air-Ins Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing can-best
casso solar technologies
EDtM, Inc.
Quality Auditing Institute Ltd. (QAI)
ThERMAL IMAGING thorn services
SUPPLIES & hARDWARE
ABRASIVES
construction concepts Unlimited fEIN canadian Power tool
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
ADhESIVES
ADco Products
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
construction concepts Unlimited
fenzi North America
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
M.I.s. Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
sika canada
ARChITECTURAL METAL PAINTS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
ArchItEctUrALGLASS
COOLANTS/LUBRICANTS
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
CURTAINWALL ANChORS/FASTENER SCREWS
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
construction concepts Unlimited silliker & sons
DECORATIVE GLASS SUPPLIES
Artistic Glass
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
courage Distributing
Glasscraft
stella custom Glass hardware Inc
DECORATIVE STRIP/ GRILLS/ACCENTS
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
ETChING SUPPLIES
Artistic Glass
Glasscraft
INSULATION
cDs
h-o Products
GLASS CLEANING
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
crackmaster Distributors
Diamon-fusion International
fenzi North America
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
GLASS ShOWCASE
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
GLAZING TOOLS
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
construction concepts Unlimited
crackmaster Distributors
EDtM, Inc.
fEIN canadian Power tool
silliker & sons
wood’s Powr-Grip co., Inc.
MIRROR hARDWARE
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
silliker & sons
MIRROR MASTIC
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
construction concepts Unlimited
POLIShING COMPOUNDS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
fEIN canadian Power tool
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
SEALANT/ADhESIVE
DISPENSING EQUIPMENT
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
fenzi North America
fNA Equipment services
Marc Prevost Machinery Inc.
SETTING BLOCKS/ShIMS
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
construction concepts Unlimited
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
h-o Products
silliker & sons
ShELVING TABLE CONNECTORS
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
WEAThERSTRIPPING
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
cDs
frank Lowe rubber & Gasket
h-o Products
Pollard windows
rw coomber hardware
WINDOW STYLES
DOUBLE-hUNG
Alumicor
caldwell Manufacturing
crackmaster Distributors
Everlast Aluminum
Kawneer company, Inc.
Pollard windows
rw coomber hardware
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
DRIVE-ThROUGh
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
EXTRUSIONS
Alluminex Extrusions
FIRE RATED
AGc flat Glass North America
Glassopolis
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Precision Glass services Inc.
tecniglas
window & Door Design center Inc.
FIXED
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
crackmaster Distributors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Kawneer company, Inc.
Laurelwood Millwork Ltd.
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
silliker & sons
tiltco
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
hISTORIC RETROFIT
Alumicor
caldwell Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
window & Door Design center Inc.
INJECTION MOLDING
caldwell Manufacturing
PROJECTED
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Kawneer company, Inc.
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
silliker & sons
window & Door Design center Inc.
ROUND ShAPED
Alumicor
Everlast Aluminum
Laurelwood Millwork Ltd.
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
SLIDING
Alumicor
c r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Kawneer company, Inc.
Pollard windows
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
tiltco
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
SOLARIUMS
Everlast Aluminum
window & Door Design center Inc.
TILT-TURN
Alumicor
caldwell Manufacturing
tiltco
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
WINDOW CASEMENT
Alluminex Extrusions
Alumicor
caldwell Manufacturing
crackmaster Distributors
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Kawneer company, Inc.
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
rw coomber hardware
silliker & sons
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
WINDOW hARDWARE
Acme window hardware
c.r. Laurence company, Inc.
caldwell Manufacturing
four-Jaks, Inc.
Glass & hardware Depot
Kawneer company, Inc.
Nor-Am Doors & windows
Pollard windows
rw coomber hardware
truth hardware
window & Door Design center Inc.
WINDOW PROFILES
ALUMINUM
Alluminex Extrusions
caldwell Manufacturing
Dynamic Glass & Door
Everlast Aluminum
silliker & sons
tiltco
window & Door Design center Inc.
FIBREGLASS
caldwell Manufacturing
Pollard windows
window & Door Design center Inc.
PVC/VINYL
caldwell Manufacturing
Dor-Lite Manufacturing
Everlast Aluminum
Laurelwood Millwork Ltd.
Pollard windows
tiltco
window city Industries
window & Door Design center Inc.
WOOD
caldwell Manufacturing
Laurelwood Millwork Ltd.
Pollard windows
tiltco
window & Door Design center Inc.
AUto GLAss GUIDE 2013
A.N. DESIGNS INC.
111 Putter Lane
torrington, ct 06790
tel: 860-482-2921 fax: 860-482-8585
toll free: 866-482-2921
e-mail: rnilsson@ultrawiztools.com www.ultrawiztools.com
Contact: Bob Nilsson
ADCO PRODUCTS INC.
4401 Page Ave., Po box 457
Michigan center, MI 49254
tel: 517-764-0334 fax: 517-764-6697
toll free: 800-248-4010
e-mail: info@adcocorp.com www.adcocorp.com
Contact: Connie Kearns
AEGIS TOOLS INTERNATIONAL®, INC.
Po box 259688
Madison, wI 53725
tel: 608-274-9254 fax: 608-274-9395
toll free: 888-247-6000 - Us & c ANADA
e-mail: info@aegistools.com www.aegistools.com
for over 25 years, AEGIs®tools International has proven to be the international industry leader in windshield repair equipment and windshield installation tools. AEGIs® manufactures and/or distributes windshield repair kits, resins and accessories and a full line of windshield installation and removal tools in over fifty countries. AEGIs® provides excellent service and customer support. think of AEGIs® for all your auto glass tool needs.
ALL GLASS PARTS INC.
18139 107 Ave Edmonton, Ab t5s 1K4
tel: 780-487-4895 fax: 780-484-1209 toll free: 800-661-9951 www.allglassparts.com
Contact: Dave Thorton
AMERI-CAN MAChINERY LTD.
2650 Meadowvale blvd., Unit 5 Mississauga, oN L5N 6M5 tel: 905-542-2055 fax: 905-542-2261
e-mail: sales@ameri-can.ca www.ameri-can.ca
BLUE STAR PRODUCTS INC.
355 Marcus blvd.
hauppauge, Ny 11788
tel: 631-231-5222 fax: 631-231-5544
toll free: 1-800-809-2993
e-mail: bluestar@bluestar-products.com www.bluestar-products.com
Contact: Gerald Jacino
BTB AUTO GLASS TOOLS
1b wood st. bendigo, Victoria, Australia 3550 tel: +61 3 5443 1755
e-mail: sales@btbtools.com www.btbtools.com
Contact: Adam Smith
COACh GLASS
1400 cross st. Eugene, or 97402 tel: 541-684-7868 fax: 541-684-7758 toll free: 1-800-714-7171
e-mail: rv@coachglass.com www.coachglass.com
Contact: Jamie Glazebrook
COURAGE DISTRIBUTING INC.
2380 speers rd. oakville, oN L6L 5M2 tel: 905-469-6677 fax: 905-469-9377 toll free: 1-800-268-7243
e-mail: info@courage.ca www.courage.ca
Contact: Cheryl Singleton
CRACKMASTER DISTRIBUTORS LTD.
25 rayborn cres. st. Albert, Ab t8N 4A9 tel: 780-460-4246 fax: 780-460-4251 toll free: 1-888-349-2729
e-mail: ivan@crackmasterscanada.com www.crackmasterscanada.com
Contact Name: Ivan Mayer
CREATIVE EXTRUDED PRODUCTS, INC.
1414 commerce Park DrIve tipp city, oh 45371 tel: 937-667-4485 fax: 937-667-3647 toll free: 800-273-1535
e-mail: info@creativeextruded.com www.creativeextruded.com
Contact: Brad Gross, ext. 3042 creative Extruded Products, an oEM molding manufacturer since 1979, produces the finest molding systems available to the glass technician; flexitrim™ universal moldings, righttrim™ vehicle specific moldings, and GrIPflex™ on glass moldings.
DE GORTER, INC.
5623 cannon Dr. Monroe, Nc 28110 tel: 704-282-2055 fax: 704-225-8290 toll free: 1-800-334-9399
DYMAX CORPORATION
318 Industrial Lane torrington, ct 06790 tel: 860-482-1010 fax: 860-496-0608
e-mail: info@dymax.com www.dymax.com
Premier windshield crack repair products from DyMAX help prevent costly windshield replacement. Used for years to attach window brackets and rearview mirrors, DyMAX resins are now being incorporated into more window and mirror applications than ever before. resilient resins also coat glass and prevent shattering.
EXTRACTOR/CRYSTAL GLASS 9508 - 45 Ave. Nw Edmonton, Ab t6E 5y9 tel: 780-436-3251 fax: 780-436-1775
toll free: 1-877-628-8837
e-mail: drietze@crystalglass.ca www.extractortools.com
Contact: Don Rietze
we ensure that our clients maintain an edge over their competition and we strive to expand their volume, increase their profit and enhance their productivity by providing an unequalled level of speed, efficiency and convenience.
FEIN CANADIAN POWER TOOL COMPANY
323 traders blvd. E. Mississauga, oN L4Z 2E5 tel: 905-890-1390 fax: 905-890-1866
toll free: 1-800-265-2581
e-mail: fein@fein.ca www.fein.com
Contact: Karen Bovey
FENZI NORTh AMERICA
11 Dansk crt.
toronto, oN M9w 5N6 tel: 1-416-674-3831 fax: 416-674-9323
e-mail: info@fenzi-na.com www.fenzi-na.com
fenzi North America has added to its product line, with the introduction of fenzi hotVEr hot Melt butyl. continuing to listen to our customers’ needs, we are now also offering our fenzi butylver PIb in the color of grey , to go along with the traditional black. combined with our other IG components (Polysulphide, Desiccant, Aluminum and steel spacers) fenzi North America continues to be a complete supplier for our customers IG needs. fenzi Polysulphide is manufactured here in North America to meet your delivery requirements in a timely manner.
FNA EQUIPMENT SERVICES
11 Dansk crt.
toronto, oN M9w 5N6
tel: 416-213-1362 fax: 416-674-9323
e-mail: owen@fnaeq.com www.fenzi-na.com
GROVE PRODUCTS INC.
17 Marguerite Ave.
Leominster, MA 01453
tel: 978-534-5188 fax: 978-840-4130
e-mail: sales@groveproducts.com www.groveproductsinc.com
Prime manufacturer of rugged, inexpensive, convenient, leveling and alignment aids for the glass and construction industry. Grrove structural shims makes stack, horseshoe, wedge and flatshims for conventional and fire-rated applications.
MAINSTREET COMPUTERS AND WEB SERVICES
330 charles st. belleville, MI 48111
tel: 734-699-0025 fax: 734-697-8228
toll free: 800-698-6246
NATIONAL GLASS ASSOCIATION (NGA)
1945 old Gallows road, suite 750 Vienna, VA 22182
tel: 703-442-4890 fax: 703-442-0630 toll free: 866-342-5642
e-mail: membership@glass.org www.glass.org
Contact: Alyssa Kirkman the Association serving the architectural glass, automotive glass, an dwindow and door industries.
PIPEKNIFE COMPANY, ThE
2155 tabor Dr. Lakewood, co 80215
tel: 303-232-8788 fax: 303-232-8789 e-mail: sales@pipeknife.com www.pipeknife.com
Contact: Dell Skluzak
SIKA CANADA INC. (AUTO GLASS)
601 Delmar Avenue
Pointe-claire, Qc h9r 4A9
tel: 514-697-2610 fax: 514-697-3910 toll free: 800-933-7452
e-mail: marketing.industry@ca.sika.com www.sika.ca
Contact: Kryston Wesselink sika – for a full line of polyurethane adhesives, ideal for mobile and in-house autoglass replacements. our products offer consistent, reliable results, and windshields installed to the highest safety standards possible!
SUNROOF EXPRESS, INC.
2696 American Drive troy, MI 48083
tel: 248-654-4000 fax: 248-654-4011 toll free: 800-322-8867
e-mail: sales@sunroofexpress.net www.sunroofexpress.com
T.G. AUTOMOTIVE
901 - 1 ridge Ave. Lombard, IL 60148
tel: 630-916-7818 fax: 630-916-1138
e-mail: gsoulides@tgautomotive.com www.tgautomotive.com
Contact: Greg Soulides
BACKLIGhTS
crackmaster Distributors
Xinyi Auto Glass
GLASS hANDLING TRANSPORTATION
All Glass Parts
Pipeknife company, the
MAChINERY & EQUIPMENT
Aegis tools International
Ameri-can Machinery
MOLDINGS/ ACCESSORIES/CLIPS
crackmaster Distributors
creative Extruded Products
Xinyi Auto Glass
REARVIEW/SIDEVIEW
MIRRORS
crackmaster Distributors
SCRATCh REMOVAL SYSTEMS
Aegis tools International
crackmaster Distributors
De Gorter, Inc.
SEALANTS/ADhESIVES/ TAPES
ADco Products
All Glass Parts
crackmaster Distributors
Dymax corp.
SIDELITES/AUTO
crackmaster Distributors
Xinyi Auto Glass
SIDELITES/BUS/ RECREATIONAL VEhICLE
coach Glass
crackmaster Distributors
Xinyi Auto Glass
SOFTWARE
Mainstreet computers and web services
SUNROOFS/T-TOPS
sunroof Express
t.G. Automotive
Xinyi Auto Glass
TINTING PRODUCTS
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
VITRE-ART CAB (1988) INC.
6430 henri-bourassa E. Montreal, Qc h1G 5w9 tel: 514-328-4795 fax: 514-328-6148
toll free: 1-800-361-8686
e-mail: srayes@vitre-art.com www.vitre-art.com
XINYI AUTO GLASS (NORTh AMERICA)
702-704, 3601 hwy. 7 E. Markham, oN L3r 0M3 tel: 905-947-8801 fax: 905-947-8892
e-mail: info@xinyiglass.ca www.xinyiglass.ca
Contact: Henri Tam
TRAINING PROVIDERS
courage Distributing
crackmaster Distributors
National Glass Association
WINDShIELD/AUTO
crackmaster Distributors
Xinyi Auto Glass
WINDShIELD/BUS/ RECREATIONAL VEhICLE
coach Glass
crackmaster Distributors
Xinyi Auto Glass
WINDShIELD RACKS
All Glass Parts
crackmaster Distributors
WINDShIELD REMOVAL TOOLS
A.N. Designs
Aegis tools International
All Glass Parts
btb Auto Glass tools
crackmaster Distributors
Extractor/crystal Glass canada
fEIN canadian Power tool
Pipeknife company, the
WINDShIELD REPAIR PRODUCTS
Aegis tools International
All Glass Parts
blue star Products
crackmaster Distributors
Dymax corp.
WINDShIELD REPAIR TOOLS
Aegis tools International
All Glass Parts
blue star Products
crackmaster Distributors
fEIN canadian Power tool
WINDShIELD REPLACEMENT TOOLS
A.N. Designs
Aegis tools International
All Glass Parts
btb Auto Glass tools
crackmaster Distributors
Extractor/crystal Glass canada
fEIN canadian Power tool
Pipeknife company, the
WINDShIELD WIPERS
crackmaster Distributors
by frANK fULtoN
Frank Fulton is president of Fultech Fenestration Consulting. He has been in the industry for 30 years and can be reached via e-mail at fultech.fc@gmail.com.
China wins Round One
For the time being, the importing of cheap offshore aluminum windows and curtainwall products continues to be perfectly legal, but several Canadian manufacturers have banded together to try to stop what they feel is the dumping of these products. Thus far, their attempts have been unsuccessful.
Earlier this year, eight companies (Allan Windows, Ferguson Neudorf Glass, Flynn Canada, Inland Glass and Aluminum, Oldcastle Building Envelope, Sota Glazing, Starline Architectural Windows, and Toro Aluminum) pooled their resources and hired legal counsel in an attempt to have tariffs imposed on aluminum curtainwalls imported from China. Sixteen additional companies provided letters of support for the action.
Opposing the complaint were Jangho Curtain Wall Canada, Shenyang Yuanda Aluminum Industry Engineering and Yuanda Canada Enterprises.
Informed industry sources told me “there have been a number of projects where imports had greatly undercut the prices of domestic products, in some instances by as much as 50 per cent, in spite of the fact that the importers would have to use local installers at competitive rates.” The Canadian manufacturers claim that the Chinese companies are selling the aluminum components at below cost and that, for them to be so inexpensive, they must be subsidized.
In July 2012, a statement from Canadian trade officials said, “The president of the Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsi-
It is puzzling how the Tribunal could have reached the decision.
dizing of unitized wall modules from the People’s Republic of China.”
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In their submission to Canada Border Services, the complainants claimed that the “alleged dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods (aluminum curtainwalls) had caused injury and were threatening to cause injury” to Canadian companies, and “purported to provide evidence alleging lost sales, a decline of market share, price suppression and price erosion, reduced profitability, a decline in production capacity, capacity utilization and employment, and delays in making capital investments.” They presented 10 project-specific allegations of injury, comprising nine allegations of lost sales and one of price depression.
Following review of the petition and the evidence submitted, in October 2012 a lengthy document was issued stating that “the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby concludes that the evidence does not disclose a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of the subject goods have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury.”
An appeal is currently being prepared containing more compelling evidence in the hopes that a favourable ruling will take place early in 2013.
It is noteworthy that in 2008 a consortium of Canadian aluminum extrusion manufacturers filed claims with the same governing bodies alleging dumping and subsidizing of aluminum extrusions originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. In 2009, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found that the Chinese were guilty of unfair trading practices and ruled in favour of the Canadian complainants. Since that time a number of challenges have been filed by local users of aluminum extrusions and the initial ruling has been upheld in each case. The most recent interim review took place in November 2012.
Considering that aluminum extrusions, one of the primary components of a “unitized wall module,” were ruled to have been sold unfairly, it is puzzling how the Tribunal could have reached the decision that, when further engineered and fabricated, the same material was being sold in a fair and competitive manner. •
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EnvaTherm® insulated back pans have many clear advantages:
• Government acceptance of EnvaTherm® as a component of a non-combustible assembly up to 12 storeys (CAN/ULC-S134 Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies)
• Automated production and lean manufacturing mean competitive lead times
• There is no loss of thermal performance due to air movement through panels
• Minimize the entry of drafts, humidity and allergens; does not support growth of mold
• The use of stick-pins is not required
• 80% lighter than panels that use traditional curtain-wall technology
• Each panel is totally self-contained for easy installation, handling and shipping
• Oversized panels maintain complete seal when properly installed
• Prevent noise transfer
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