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DEBUNKING VIG MYTHS

Experts say the old objections no longer apply

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COLUMNISTS

Fenestration researchers Thomas Simcoe and Cenk Kocer have been looking at vacuum insulating glass in the south Asian market for 30 years and are here to tell you it works pretty well. They debunk the nine most common objections they hear to this highly energy-efficient glass product.

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Sustainable skills

New standards for energy efficiency and low carbon impact in construction are demanding new skills in the trades – skills your young workers might be more familiar with than you are. Chad Flinn, associate vice-president of academics at Red Deer Polytechnic, and Judi Varga-Toth, manager of the ImpAct-Climate program at Colleges and Institutes Canada, are working to educate today’s construction industry in how to design and install the elements of net zero buildings.

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Bring on the rate cuts

We rely on high demand for our services –give it a boost.

A speaker at the podium at the FGIA Summer Conference this past June passed along the news that the Bank of Canada had just cut its base rate 0.25 percent. The room burst into applause. I’d never seen such an intensity of interest about monetary policy in a glazing crowd before. It underlined a fact that business owners get but bankers and some economists sometimes struggle with: the cost of debt is a major factor in how we perform.

Rates cut both ways. When the carrying costs of the existing debt in our businesses go up, we get an immediate hit to costs without any easy way to quickly offset them. Passing along those costs to customers is something that might work in the world of gas sales or retail, but our demand is a lot less elastic and there are a lot fewer opportunities to pick up business missed. Many of us rely on a few big clients with whom we have close relationships. Giving them a price rise, especially an unexpected rise, is a risk few of us are willing to take, even if our existing contracts allow it. So high rates create a direct financial hit to our bottom lines and margins. If that hit is severe enough, it can threaten our ability to cover our fixed expenses, like payroll. The options then become to shrink the business through cuts or...more debt.

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The other way rates hurt us on our side of the ledger is by suppressing our ability to invest. Few companies have the cash on hand for that new IG line or telehandler, and high lending rates directly affect its affordability. We end up making do with what we have and our productivity suffers.

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But Canadian glaziers are pretty good at controlling costs and adapting to shifting charges as long as the cashflow is there. Where interest rates really get us is on the activity side. The real estate market is like a cat that jumps a foot in the air when startled. When rates went up in response to inflation in 2021, commercial projects slammed to a halt and new projects were thrown into indefinite limbo all over the country. Property owners went into wait-and-see mode, hoping to ride out the inflation crisis. That meant delaying new projects, putting off upgrades and deferring service work. Property lessors similarly delayed or scaled back their purchases and didn’t renew their leases, partly because their space may have been sitting half empty in the wake of the COVID work-from-home revolution.

I felt the 2021 inflation was primarily a result of supply-side problems that were going to work themselves out. Unemployment was low – as long as that is the case, the market can usually right its own ship. But what do I know...central bankers obviously disagreed and felt we needed a shock. Only now, when unemployment is in fact on the rise, are we seeing a return to the rates of the last 20 years.

It was too late for some and will be too late for more if we don’t return to more robust ICI building activity soon. I’d like to see a half-point cut in the next Bank of Canada announcement to really start 2025 out with a bang.

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October 2024

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The Ontario Construction Secretariat releases employment trends

The Ontario Construction Secretariat has released its feature bulletin of mediumterm employment trends and demographics, seeing a decrease in the unemployment rate, but a strain on the labour supply. Employment in the Ontario construction industry has soared over the last several years as the economy bounced back from the pandemic, breaking past previous record highs multiple times. In 2023, the annual average employment peaked at 596,000 workers with a labour force of 627,100. Unemployment rates were also unusually low, averaging 3.7 percent in 2022. Conditions have moderated in 2024 as the economy slowed, with unemployment and job vacancy rates returning closer to pre-pandemic levels. However, an ongoing retirement wave is putting strain on the labour supply, while strong population growth, due to the federal government’s focus on immigration, is increasing construction demand. Since 2019, the number of women in construction

has increased in 2022 and 2023. The annual average increased from 63,000 in 2019 to 77,000 in 2023, a 22 percent increase. This trend continued into the first half of 2024, with March recording an all-time high of 86,000. Strong construction investment has fueled historically high levels of construction employment but has also created strained labour market conditions. Although we have seen some relief in 2024, the industry needs to remain focused on attracting new workers to construction. The number of women and their historic share in the construction workforce has increased substantially. Apprenticeship has recovered from prior lows and continues an upward trend. However, the industry is still an aging, male-dominated industry. Increasing the share of women and other underrepresented populations, continuing to promote apprenticeship, and ensuring Canada’s immigration policies support the construction industry are important, OCS said.

Vitro Architectural Glass upgrades content for glass education

Vitro Architectural Glass has updated its online Glass Education Center website with over 10 refined educational videos and a new piece titled Understanding Glass Distortion and Anisotropy

“These latest improvements help meet a growing demand for educational content about designing and building with glass,” said Robert Struble, director of brand and innovation at Vitro Architectural Glass.

“We’re pleased to be able to launch these updates and also routinely provide objective, user-focused information to help architects, designers, fabricators, students and building professionals better understand the industry’s current state.”

Launched in 2013, the Vitro Glass Education Center is a user-centric, continuously expanding library of technical information that uses a combination of videos, infographics, slide shows and narrative articles to examine a wide variety of glass industry topics. New topics are added regularly based on the questions most frequently asked online or to Vitro Glass sales representatives and call centre personnel. In 2021, the Vitro Glass Education Center underwent a significant update that not only introduced a restructured homepage, re-organized content categories and an updated article tagging system but also enhanced the site’s overall functionality.

Surrey, B.C. fgiaonline.org

Nov. 13 - 14 WinDoor

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FGIA Annual Conference Orlando, Fla. fgiaonline.org

Feb. 25 - 27

International Builders Show Las Vegas, Nev. buildersshow.com

March 2 - 4

NGA BEC Conference Las Vegas, Nev. glass.org

April 1 - 2

FGIA FenBC Regional Summit Surrey, B.C. fgiaonline.org

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AVFQ Spring Conference Quebec City avfq.ca

April 30

Top Glass Mississauga, Ont. topglasscanada.com

May 27 - 30

FenCan Spring Conference Halifax fenestrationcanada.ca

CANADA’S GLASS ASSOCIATIONS

AVFQ

The AVFQ recently welcomed its new general manager, Maggie Champagne. Being a lawyer and holding an MBA, Maggie has very solid experience in management. With more than 20 years of experience leading various organizations, she has notably served as general manager for leading organizations such as Morency Avocats and the accounting firm BVA (Blanchette Vachon et Associes). It was last Aug. 22 that the AVFQ was holding its annual Omnium at the Elm Ridge country club where 288 players had the pleasure to meet and where many sponsors had the opportunity to provide information and entertain the players. Brand new FIT window installer training programs completely adapted to our Canadian industry will be launched by AVFQ this fall. So please check our training section on our website for more details: avfq.ca. Finally, AVFQ is pleased to hold its annual conference on April 2 and 3 at the prestigious Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac. It is the annual meeting that you do not want to miss.

Fenestration Manitoba

Fenestration

Canada and Fenestration Manitoba have announced that an agreement has been finalized to officially integrate FenMan as a chapter of Fenestration Canada. The management, branding, and event planning of Fenestration Manitoba will be directly overseen by Fenestration Canada. The

selection of chapter chairs and co-chairs will be made in the near future.

“This integration of Fenestration Manitoba under the Fenestration Canada umbrella is a strategic step forward for our organization. We now have the opportunity to streamline resources and initiatives nationwide, while ensuring regional needs are respected. We look forward to working closely with our Manitoba partners to continue advancing the industry,” said Stephane Labelle, executive director of Fenestration Canada.

“We are thrilled to officially join Fenestration Canada. This integration opens the door to top-tier expertise and resources while allowing us to maintain a strong regional presence. Together, we will be able to offer enhanced value to our members and the industry in Manitoba,” says Gordon Seier, president of Fenestration Manitoba.

[As Fenestration Manitoba is now part of Fenestration Canada, news and updates from the Manitoba Chapter will appear in the regular Fenestration Canada column going forward. - ed.]

AGMCA

Members

of the board of directors of the Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors Association met recently with Ontario premier, Doug Ford, and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, David Piccini, to stress the importance of investing in a modernized glazier training centre. An updated facility would allow us to concentrate on current trends in our industry so that our apprentices are ready to meet the practical demands presented to them on today’s

Left to right: Bill Byers (Transit Glass); David Piccini, Minister of Labour; Noel Marsella, AGMCA; Doug Ford, Ontario premier; Tony Menecola (Applewood Glass); and Angelo Cairo (Stouffville Glass).

jobsites. The AGMCA and it’s member glazing contractors, continue to support our apprenticeship training program which includes 8,000 hours of practical on-site training, along with three in-class schooling sessions. Our program has the Red Seal designation of Architectural Glass and Metal Technician, which is recognized Canada-wide. For more information on our association , please email info@agmca.ca.

OGMA

Bursary winner At our fall golf tournament, AGMCA’s Noel Marsella announced that Humza Memon is the recipient of the joint OGMA/AGMCA $1,000 fall bursary award. Humza finished top of his class at the Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario with a 95.45 percent grade average. Congratulations to Humza on being selected by your instructors as the Glazing Apprentice Honour Student for the fall 2024 term.

UL tour The 2024 OGMA plant tour took place on Oct. 3 at UL Solutions’ state-of-the-art

facility in Scarborough, Ont. Fifty attendees got an informative guided tour of UL’s fully accredited testing laboratories.

Awards of Excellence

Although we have just entered the fall season, it is time to start thinking about your potential candidate projects for the 2025 OGMA Awards for Excellence. Nominations for the awards do not open until early January but we encourage our members to start thinking about current or recent projects that you may wish to put forward for consideration in the new year, keeping in mind the perspectives of design and execution.

Board update The members of the board of directors are sad to say goodbye to Greg Parkin, who is leaving the board at the end of this year. They would also like to say a big thank you to Steven Ringler, who will be stepping down as president after a two-year term. We appreciate everything you both have done over the years and would like to take this time to recognize the time spent volunteering for the association and its members. As always, we encourage energetic industry participants to join the board and have a positive impact on the glass and metal industry. Interested parties should email info@ogma.ca.

What’s next? We are in the process of making plans for a winter seminar and look forward to seeing everyone next year at CSC Building Expo in February and Top Glass in April. We are also making plans for our next members’ meet-andgreet, which is a great networking opportunity. Watch your inbox or visit ogma.ca to keep up to date on association happenings. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn!

FGIA releases updated anodized architectural aluminum specification

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification describing test procedures and requirements for architectural quality aluminum oxide coatings applied to extrusions and panels for architectural products. AAMA 611-24, Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2020.

“This guideline will permit the architect, owner and contractor to specify and obtain anodized aluminum finishes which will provide, with periodic maintenance, a superior level of performance in terms of film integrity, exterior weatherability and general appearance for many years,” said Rich Rinka, FGIA technical manager for fenestration standards and U.S. industry affairs.

ASHRAE announces first group of certified decarbonization professionals

This document was updated by the Anodized Specification Task Group under the direction of the AMC Finishes Committee. Changes made include testing information for a corrosion resistance procedure.

ASHRAE has announced its inaugural cohort of certified decarbonization professionals. The Certified Decarbonization Professional program, initiated and funded by the ASHRAE Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization, is an international certification that validates the competency of decarbonization professionals to assess, analyze and develop effective and sustainable strategies to reduce or eliminate the life-cycle carbon footprint of buildings. This certification, developed in a record 11 months, enables industry professionals to demonstrate to peers, employers and building owners competency in critical building decarbonization job tasks. Since the program’s launch earlier this year, the CDP has been the most applied-for ASHRAE certification, highlighting its importance and relevance in today’s building and energy sectors.

“Decarbonization is essential to our global sustainability goals and ASHRAE is committed to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead the charge,” said 2024-25 ASHRAE president, M. Dennis Knight. “The Certified Decarbonization Professional program is not just a milestone for ASHRAE, but a much-needed tool for the industry as we work toward a net zero future.”

The CDP certification program is designed for professionals who are responsible for decarbonizing new and existing buildings. Eligibility requirements include education and work experience, a code of professional conduct and passing a rigorous certification exam validating competency in building decarbonization job tasks across eight domains, which include decarbonization drivers, project planning and development, construction and renovation, passive and active efficiency, facility management and distributed energy resources.

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CFIB lauds return of carbon tax rebate dollars

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has said it supports the federal government’s changes that will reduce some cost pressures facing Canadian small business owners.

“CFIB is relieved to learn the federal government will return the $2.5 billion small business share of carbon tax revenue that has been stuck in Ottawa for the past five years,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB president. “It’s good news that this money will be returned to small businesses by direct deposit or cheque before the end of the year. These are not trivial amounts of money. For example, a company with 10 employees in Alberta will receive nearly $6,000 in carbon tax rebates, a 25-person company in Saskatchewan will receive nearly $29,000, a 50-person business in Manitoba will receive $24,000 and a 100-person employer in Ontario will get $40,000.”

Rebates will be based on the number of T4s issued by an employer, including those issued to the business owner, their family, part-time and seasonal workers, as well as for positions that turn over. Smaller rebates will be received by SMEs in all four Atlantic provinces as they have paid the federal carbon tax for only one year. Only incorporated firms with between one and 499 employees will be eligible. CFIB said it is pleased that the federal government has extended the deadline to Dec. 31 for filing 2023 corporate income taxes. While CFIB welcomes the federal government to deliver on its commitment to return a portion of carbon tax revenues to small businesses, the vast majority of small firms (83 percent) now oppose the carbon tax. CFIB will continue to call on all political parties to scrap the carbon tax entirely.

Glassopolis plant manager, Luyen Pham, passes away

Glassopolis has announced the sudden passing of Luyen (Lu) Pham, plant manager. Pham worked for many glass companies and made friends in the industry. His long career included stops with Glassopolis, Hartung, PFG Glass, Glaz-Tech, Goldray, Vitrum, Bent Glass Design, Florida Laminated and Tempered Glass, Garibaldi Glass, HGP, Wescan Glass, Bogardus Wilson, Altempco, Custom Glass and others. His expertise in glass was remarkable and he always took the opportunity to help others. The walls of his office were adorned with the numerous company awards he had earned throughout his career. He was well-liked by his colleagues and was very dedicated to his work. Ever the family man, his brothers and sons have also contributed to the glass industry. The Glassopolis team has offered condolences to the family and is heartbroken by their loss.

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Promoting learning and community

Commercial glazing is an integral part of any building however, the trade is often overlooked and undervalued within the construction industry. This lack of recognition has led to a shortage of skilled glaziers and a decline in interest among young people in pursuing this glazing as a career. FenCan’s Recruitment Task Group is working with Career Fairs Canada to represent windows, doors, and commercial glazing at various events throughout 2025. We are encouraging our members to participate with FenCan in these events to meet and connect with a diverse audience including youth, newcomers, career changers, women and men who are all seeking exciting career opportunities. This unique chance allows members to recruit employees and showcase the wide range of roles and companies within our industry. As we continue to expand our efforts in promoting careers in trades, FenCan has recently added a job seeker board to its job bank at fenestrationcanada.ca. This new capability allows job seekers to add their contact information and upload a resume for FenCan member employers to browse. We strongly believe that by working closely with schools, career fairs, and educators, we can inspire and encourage the next generation to consider glazing. Our efforts are aimed towards breaking stereotypes, highlighting the benefits of fenestration careers and showcasing the various paths one can take within this industry. We’re looking for innovative minds eager to recruit and shape the future next commercial glazing generation. If you are ready to make an impactful contribution and give back to the industry, talk to us about volunteering today.

Our technical sessions are crucial for anyone looking to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the commercial glazing industry.

WinDoor North America is Canada’s premier fenestration industry event showcasing the best in windows, doors, and commercial glazing. On Nov. 13 and 14, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and industry professionals from around the globe will gather at Palais des Congres in Montreal. WinDoor is a melting pot of quality fenestration education, unparalleled networking opportunities, and innovative product discoveries. Whether your goal is to learn about the latest advancements in automation or to cultivate long-lasting professional relationships, WinDoor has it all. In addition to residential fenestration, WinDoor is growing to provide a platform to explore cutting-edge technologies and products in the commercial glazing sector. Engage directly with vendors who specialize in commercial glazing equipment and solutions. This is your chance to see firsthand what other industry leaders are adopting and how you can stay ahead of the curve. For commercial glazing contractors, WinDoor offers an invaluable opportunity to stay informed about the latest industry trends and developments. With a wide array of solutions presented during the two-day event, you can compare options side by side to find the perfect fit for your business needs. WinDoor is renowned for its high-caliber educational opportunities. Our technical sessions are crucial for anyone looking to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the commercial glazing industry. In an ever-changing landscape, these sessions will arm you with the knowledge to stay ahead of the competition. Dive into the Roaring ‘20s at the extraordinary WinDoor VP’s Auction river cruise! Board the AML Cruise in the Old Port of Montreal to experience the city from the Montreal River while raising money for the FenCan Scholarship Program. Dress in your finest flapper dresses and dapper suits to match the Roaring ‘20s theme. Enjoy a lavish dinner and drinks that would make Al Capone smile. Your ticket supports the youth of the fenestration community through FenCan’s Scholarship Program. Don’t miss your chance to join the thousands of window and door professionals who will be attending WinDoor 2024 at the Palais des Congres. To register for WinDoor, visit windoorshow.ca. If you are interested in presenting on a commercial glazing topic, please contact terry@fenestrationcanada.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!•

THE NINE MYTHS OF VIG

It’s time to put concerns

about vacuum insulating glass

to rest.

by CENK KOCER AND TOM SIMKO

In our last feature for Glass Canada [“The window of the future,” June 2024] we introduced vacuum insulating glass, or VIG. This glazing consists of two panes of glass separated by an evacuated gap about 0.2 millimeters wide. To maintain the gap separation against atmospheric pressure, the panes are held apart by a regular array of tiny metal or ceramic pillars (typically cylindrical, 0.5 millimeters in diameter and 0.2 millimeters in height). The perimeter of the panes is sealed around the glass edges with a fused solder glass or a metal solder. We also wrote about the established and newer manufacturers of VIG and how VIG is being employed in a growing number of projects.

In this new feature, we address several common misconceptions or myths about VIG to help better inform manufacturers and customers about this advanced glazing.

MYTH #1: VIG units will always be a high-cost product

For a simplified consideration of the cost of manufacturing VIG, it is best to compare VIG with a standard IGU product. In both devices, the glass is the same: float glass with a comparable low-emittance coating on one surface.

In an IGU there is a metal or plastic edge spacer between the panes, which usually includes a desiccant to remove unwanted water vapour in the inter-pane gap. This spacer is then sealed to the glass using a silicone and/or butyl combination of polymer sealants. In contrast, a VIG has an edge seal (typically a solder glass frit) and small pillars (typically stainless steel).

When comparing a fixed one-meter-squared window size, the volume of the above components for a VIG is much less than that for the components in an IGU. Consequently, even though the component cost is higher in the VIG (e.g., the costs of the edge sealant per kilogram and the support pillars), the total volume cost per unit is about the same.

The difference in the two products comes from the costs of the production processes. The equipment cost for the manufacture of VIG is higher (notably the vacuum pumps and furnaces used in edge sealing). The running cost is typically also higher due

to the use of the high-temperature furnace to melt the solder glass for the edge seal and to bake out gases and water from the internal glass surfaces before the gap is evacuated and sealed.

This cost difference can be reduced to some degree with large volumes of production and the depreciation period of the plant. This ultimately means that a VIG doublepane product will always be lower in cost when compared to a typical triple IGU, but it will not be lower in cost than a typical double IGU.

Of course, when considering the impact of a range of cost issues like production automation, longer warranties (higher level of product durability), high production yields, etc., the manufacture of VIG would be expected to be close to but still higher in cost than that for a high-standard double IGU. Also, when considering the longer lifetime and more stable thermal resistance, the energy savings from installing VIG is always much better. Furthermore, a retrofit with VIG will generally not require the frames to be changed (due to the relative thinness of the glazing) while improving the overall insulation, thereby saving on materials and construction time, which means that the VIG as an installed energy-saving device can be a lower-cost product!

MYTH #2: The vacuum cannot be stable over time

There are two misconceptions about this. The first is that the vacuum will degrade due to outgassing from the internal glass surfaces facing the gap. This is addressed by incorporating a getter material into the gap space. Typically, this is a small metal disc placed in a corner of the glazing, unobtrusively located below the sealed exhaust port. This metal oxidizes with and thus traps gases that are inevitably released post-manufacture. This is like the desiccant incorporated into the edge seal of IGUs, except that desiccants trap internal water vapour. Even though this is also a concern in the VIG gap, the getter is produced to also trap hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and even

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nitrogen. The getter is also specifically designed to work in the lower pressure vacuum gap, and it has a capacity to work over the lifetime of the product.

The second misconception about the stability of the vacuum is that it will degrade over the long term as air seeps into the gap. Thirty years of in-service experience with VIG shows that, for well-made products, this is not a concern. VIGs are most commonly sealed around the edges with solder glass. This is a tried and tested approach for sealing old-fashioned vacuum tubes in electronic devices and cathode ray tubes (the old-style TV picture tubes), for which the vacuum remains intact for many decades.

That said, since there is no such thing as a perfectly hermetic seal, air will permeate into VIG through the edge seal and/or glass. However it will take 60 to 100 years to do so in appreciable quantities. It can therefore be stated with confidence that there will be no significant internal pressure change over at least 50 years.

This is better than the stability of the gas fill in IGUs (typically argon), which is key to the insulating quality of the glazing. As the argon leaks out, air seeps into the inter-pane gap, and the U-value of the window decreases. Warrantee periods suggest the timelines for this degradation. Typical warrantee periods for IGUs are 10 years, though some are as short as five years and some manufacturers offer no warranty at all. Only the best products come with longer warrantees, but these are limited to 20 to 25 years, and such IGUs typically cost double the price of VIG, but they come with at most half the practical service life of VIG.

MYTH #3: There is no way to make a durable VIG product

There are two misconceptions about this point: the VIG unit cannot be evacuated reliably and cost effectively; and the stresses throughout the VIG due to atmospheric pressure will result in plastic flow of the glass.

The first issue relates to the pumping time, with the pumping rate being limited by the gap between the panes and the typical method of pumping through an exhaust port. However there are two factors that address this limitation. First, the required residual pressure in the VIG need only be 0.1 pascal, as the thermal conductance of such limited residual gas is at least an order of magnitude less than any other heat transfer across the gap (conduction through the pillars and radiative heat transfer). Secondly, the whole evacuation process can be numerically modelled accurately to optimise the gap and pump-out tube sizes to ensure that, even for large samples, the pump time is in the order of minutes rather than tens of minutes. The getter, discussed previously, also reduces the total pumping time since a portion of the residual gas from the pumping stage will be consumed by the gettering process.

The misconception that atmospheric pressure will result in plastic flow of the glass is easily addressed. While, at the pillars, the compressive load over the glass is high (hundreds of megapascals or more), the effective pressure required to produce plastic flow in the glass, even over of 30 years of sustained load, is orders of magnitude higher than this.

MYTH #4: Acoustically, VIG is highly insulating

While it is true sound waves do not travel through a vacuum, this does not explain the acoustic performance of VIG. Even though there is a vacuum gap between the glass panes, the panes are mechanically coupled through the pillar array. Therefore, the action of sound waves on either side of the VIG will be transferred to the opposite pane.

The acoustic performance is frequency and wave-type dependent. There are two types of sound waves of relevance here: those that push through the window perpendicular to the glass surfaces and those that travel along the surfaces of glass panes.

At low frequencies, the acoustic insulation depends on the total mass of the structure hit by the perpendicular waves – the thicker the glass, the less sound gets through. Since the two panes of VIG are coupled via the support pillars, the sound is attenuated by what is effectively two sheets of glass rather than a single pane of glass, as is the case in an IGU, on the side exposed to the sound source (e.g., the outer pane facing traffic noise).

At higher frequencies (above about one kilohertz), the dominant factor is not the mass of the VIG unit but rather the interaction of the surface waves produced in the glass pane facing the sound source. In this case, the thinner the glass, the better the disruption of the surface waves.

Due to these effects, when considering the whole frequency range of interest, VIG can exhibit acoustic insulation, but it does not stop all sound waves. Ultimately, VIG can show a limited increase in sound transmission loss compared to an IGU, but not a large amount. It is interesting to consider the case of a hybridVIG, which is an IGU configuration with one pane replaced with a VIG. For this hybrid-VIG design, if the monolithic pane is also laminated, the total sound attenuation can be very high.

MYTH #5: The pillars are visually obtrusive, and sunlight at certain angles will produce pillar shadows on nearby surfaces

Thirty years of experience have shown that customers don’t notice or mind the presence of the support pillars. They are so small that they are really only noticeable on close inspection, and one usually needs to be told they are there to spot them. Regardless, people look through glazings, not at them. In almost all scenarios, the pillars are too small to cast noticeable shadows. Nevertheless, it is possible that at certain times when the direction of sunlight and a customer’s viewing angle align, that a visible pattern of shadows would be visible. However, with VIG products having been installed in buildings for over 30 years, we are unaware of any customer feedback that included a negative comment with regard to shadowing of pillars.

MYTH #6: The pillars are so small that the contact pressure must produce uncontrollable damage

Every VIG unit has an array of small pillars to maintain the separation of the glass panes under atmospheric pressure. Typically, the pillars are disc shaped, 0.5 millimeters in diameter and 0.2 millimeters in height. If the distance between the pillars in the array is 20 millimeters, then under atmospheric pressure (0.1 megapascals) the load on each pillar is about 40 newtons. Consequently, the contact pressure with the glass adjacent to the pillar is about 200 megapascals.

Glass is very strong in compression but, in general, it is weak in tension due to surface flaws, where cracks can form and grow. For the typical pillar dimensions considered above, the tensile stress induced on the surface of the glass because of the indentation of the pillar into the glass will be about 70 to 100 megapascals.

Since the accepted bending stress limit of float glass is about 10 to 20 megapascals, it would appear that there will be too much stress on the glass at the pillar contacts, and that some sort of damage or fracture must occur. Fortunately, there are two factors that make this less of an issue.

First, it is well known that the fracture process in glass is highly dependent on the water content of the surrounding environment. In the hard vacuum of VIG, where the pillar-glass contact is found, the low water-vapour contact means that failure probabilities are orders of magnitude lower than if the glass was exposed to moist air.

Secondly, the tensile stress on the glass surface due to pillar contact is over a very small surface area compared to the size and distribution of surface flaws. Therefore, relatively few flaws will fall within this area and the probability of fracture near the pillar contact will be low. There are well-established methods to determine the failure probability of the VIG, and thus it is through their designs that producers establish a minimum strength and an acceptable durability. It is through testing that this is validated.

MYTH #7: Large unit sizes will produce larger thermal stresses

If there is a temperature difference across a VIG, the glass panes will expand and contract on the hot and cold sides, respectively. This creates a torque or twisting force at the edge since the glass panes are rigidly bonded together by the edge seal and cannot extend or shorten their length there. When considering the effective bending that results over the glass panes, one might expect that, for increasing unit sizes, this bending and the associated stresses produced in the glass and at the edge seal will also increase.

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However, this is not the case because of the edge seal and the framing of the VIG unit. Since the frame partially constrains the glazing at the edge, it reduces the bending and thus the associated stresses at this location. This also occurs from the additional stiffness in the corners of the structure.

For small sizes of glazing, up to about 600 by 600 millimeters, the bending and stresses do increase with dimension. However, for larger-sized panels, the additional increase in bending is relatively small and the response of the unit remains basically unchanged even at lengths near three meters.

While thermally induced bending invariably occurs, it is relatively small and it is not enough to distort the view or to be noticeable.

MYTH #8: VIG will explode if it breaks

If a VIG breaks, it will not explode but will instead implode with low energy since the gap is so small. A simplified analysis shows that, for a one-meter-square VIG with panes separated by 0.2 millimeters, the energy associated with one sheet of glass collapsing onto the other under atmospheric pressure (ignoring the presence of the support pillars) is an insignificant 20 joules.

MYTH #9: Condensation and frost will form in patterns centred around the pillars

As with a conventional IGU, condensation on the indoor surface of a VIG will rarely occur –and then only for unusually high indoor humidity and extremely cold outdoor temperatures, so it is usually rare. The very small temperature suppression over

the pillars isn’t enough to change this, though in such extreme conditions the condensation starts to form above the pillars.

Condensation can also form on the outdoor surfaces of glazings, particularly on well-insulated products (both IGU and VIG). The radiative heat loss to the sky, especially at night under a clear sky, combined with low outdoor temperatures, can cool the outdoor pane to below the dew point. If the ambient temperature then drops to below freezing, frost will form. Outdoor condensation can also occur in the case of a cold indoor environment, very humid outdoor air and poorly insulated glazing, but this is an especially rare situation. While it is true that, in such outdoor scenarios, the condensation and frost will form on a VIG in a pattern centred around the pillar locations (which are initially free from such formation due to the warmer temperatures due to the heat flows through these supports), the condensation or frost can quickly burn off in the morning sun or warmer ambient conditions.

Summary

None of the above misconceptions or issues present actual limitations for VIG products that have been well designed and tested. This is proven by the success of VIG, with a growing market over the past 30 years and currently over 28 manufacturers worldwide that together have an annual production well in excess of 500,000 units. •

Cenk Kocer is a senior researcher at the University of Sydney (cenk. kocer@sydney.edu.au) and Tom Simko is an academic at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia (tom.simko@rmit.edu.au).

by CLAUDIO SACILOTTO

Picking out the buzzwords

In September, I attended the Glassbuild show in Dallas, Texas, the premier gathering for window professionals across North America. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore industry innovations, connect with peers and gain insights into emerging trends. This is the gathering spot where window nerds throughout North America come to see what everyone else is doing and hope to return back home having gained some insight into our industry. As I navigated the aisles, I paid close attention to the booths, noting the central displays, sales team pitches and the buzzwords dominating conversations.

In previous decades, buzzwords like “warm-edge spacer,” “low emissivity coatings” and “impact resistance” were prevalent. Over time, these terms became integral to our industry’s lexicon. In the pre-pandemic era, phrases such as “Passivhaus,” “bird-friendly,” and “dynamic glass” took centre stage, signaling shifts in design and technology. This year, I set out to identify the new buzzwords making waves, determined to find anything new. After exploring the show and engaging with fellow industry professionals, three recurring themes emerged from Glassbuild 2024: “decarbonization,” “vacuum insulated glass” and “attack-resistant glass.” While we’ve encountered these terms before, their prominence this year suggests a renewed focus within the industry.

Decarbonization has become a critical topic, representing a comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions throughout the lifecycle of building materials. Traditionally, decarbonization was associated with minimizing operational carbon through energy-efficient products. However, there is now a growing emphasis on embodied carbon, which refers to the total carbon footprint of materials from extraction through manufacturing and transportation. This shift is significant because it challenges us to consider not just how energy-efficient a product is during its use, but also the environmental impact incurred before it even reaches the construction site. The introduction of Environmental Product Declarations is one of the most notable developments in this area. EPDs provide transparency regarding the environmental impact of building materials, enabling architects, builders, and consumers to make more informed choices. As codes evolve to incorporate stricter sustainability measures, decarbonization will become a dominant theme in future energy efficiency discussions. Expect this topic to dominate the energy efficiency conversation in the near future.

Three recurring themes emerged from Glassbuild 2024: “decarbonization,” “vacuum insulated glass” and “attack-resistant glass.”

THE ENGINEER

Attack-resistant glass highlights a sobering reality: the growing need for enhanced security in homes and schools. As concerns about intrusions rise, the demand for protective measures in windows and doors is increasing. This trend parallels the strict design requirements established after Hurricane Andrew devastated Miami in 1992, when impact-resistant windows and doors became a necessity. As safety concerns continue to evolve, expect similar developments for attack-resistant glass as consumers prioritize safety in their living and learning environments.

Lastly, vacuum insulated glass seems to be on the comeback trail. For more than a decade, we’ve been hearing that VIG would revolutionize our industry, but interest has ebbed and flowed over the years. The insulation capability of VIG units are extremely impressive compared to traditional glazing, but their high cost has kept them from becoming a mainstream option. With advancements in manufacturing and decreasing costs, VIG may finally become a viable option for energy-efficient windows, doors and other glass applications. This year in Dallas, something felt different. There was more flow than ebb. VIG is no longer just a concept, it’s part of the industry conversation and it seems likely that the buzz will turn into widespread adoption in the near future.

In summary, buzzwords play a crucial role in shaping industry conversations and guiding product development. Insights gathered from trade shows like Glassbuild help design teams respond to market demands. As these emerging trends continue to develop, it will be interesting to see how they influence the window and glass industry in the years to come. •

Claudio Sacilotto is director of engineering for Novatech Patio Doors.

by AMY ROBERTS

Roberts is FGIA’s Director of Canadian and Technical Glass Operations.

B.C.’s cooling mandate

The British Columbia Building Code 2024 recently introduced a maximum design temperature limit of 26 C for a single living space in each dwelling unit to minimize the risk to health and safety of residents from overheating. This requirement applies to new residential constructions only. The new provision is intended to reduce heat-related deaths that occurred because of an increase in extreme heat events in B.C. In a report to the Chief Coroner of British Columbia titled Extreme Heat and Human Mortality: A review of Heat-Related Deaths in BC in Summer 2021 the dangers – including death – of extreme heat were revealed for people when indoor air temperatures remained above 26 C throughout a heat event, and a recommendation was made to ensure that the BCBC incorporate both passive and active cooling requirements in new housing construction.

A safe temperature in a designated living space in each dwelling unit can be maintained by using a combination of mechanical cooling systems and passive design measures. Passive design measures include optimizing building orientation to take advantage of natural ventilation; maximizing natural light; and reducing unwanted solar heat gain. Another effective passive design measure would be improving the thermal performance of building envelopes to better regulate heat transfer. It is important to note that thermally efficient buildings tend to overheat because they’re unable to shed internal heat as well as lesser-performing buildings. Therefore, improved thermal performance must be explored along with other passive and active cooling measures to reduce the risk of overheating.

Attention must be paid to the glazing’s solar heat gain coefficient.

Buildings can also be designed with overhangs over windows, ideally on the south elevation, or with vertical shading on the east and west elevations to limit solar heat gain in summer while allowing solar heat gain in winter, thus reducing thermal energy demand during cold months. Exterior sliding shade panels and exterior roll shutters are suitable options because they can be deployed as needed, by occupants. Exterior shades, such as perforated screens, vertical shades, semi-transparent shades and horizontal overhangs, have been found to be an effective at passive cooling, as they prevent solar gains from entering the space entirely. On the south facade, horizontal overhangs are recommended as they block the high-angle summer sun while allowing low-angle passive solar heating in winter.

Attention must be paid to the glazing’s solar heat gain coefficient, which is described as the fraction of solar radiation transmitted through a window and expressed as a number between zero and one. Glazing with appropriate SHGC will prevent overheating while reducing a building’s thermal energy demand. The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat is transmitted by the window. According to the Design Guide Supplement on Overheating and Air Quality published by BC Housing, an SHGC of 0.4 means 40 percent of solar heat gains landing on the outside surface of a window enter the living space. A low SHGC reduces the risk of overheating. However, per the Design Guide Supplement, an SHGC lower than 0.28 starts to impact visible light transmittance. This will make spaces darker, requiring additional lighting energy and inevitably adding more heat to the space. Conversely, a high SHGC allows more solar radiation to pass through the glazing, which reduces the building’s need for heating energy in winter but can increase the risk of overheating in summer. Therefore, it is recommended to optimize SHGC based on heating and cooling loads, as well as occupant comfort and safety.

It is well known that the orientation of windows and the window-to-wall ratio can impact a building’s heating and cooling loads. Care must be taken to ensure windows are not placed on elevations with high solar exposure unless they are protected with some type of shading. Additionally, it’s recommended to minimize glazing on east and west elevations in order to control solar heat gain during summer.

The Designing Climate Resilient Multifamily Buildings report commissioned by the University of British Columbia determined that reduced WWR and glazing with reduced SHGC are “two essentially zero-incremental-cost design measures with a considerable impact on annual cooling energy demand and peak cooling load. However, both strategies may reduce winter solar gains and increase thermal energy demand.” Therefore, it is best to evaluate the suitability of both strategies by assessing heating and cooling loads, as well as other performance metrics of individual projects. •

FGIA

Amy

The freedom to create

Deki Home brings creativity and innovation out of a war zone.

Dennis Katana (left) and Eugene Ischack met in Canada through Katana’s brother. Katana brings the product knowledge, Eugene focuses on sales and marketing.

AT A GLANCE | Deki Homes

Location: Vaughan, Ont.

No. of Staff: Two

Founded: 2022

Principals: Dennis Katana Eugene Ischack

Activity: Import and distribution

Market: Ontario, seeking cross-Canada distribution

Online: dekihome.com

Deki Home imports high-end luxury mirror products from Dnipro, Ukraine.

Deki Home began when Dennis Katana left his home in Ukraine in 2022 after the outbreak of the war with Russia. He had been working at a mirror fabricator there making very high-end, luxury mirror products for export all around the world. Once here, he found the mirrors being installed in Canadian homes incredibly basic and uninspired. Mostly rectangular, mostly made in China. Purely functional rather than being a part of the decor. Subject to early delamination and discolouring in wet bathroom environments.

“In Ukraine,” his business partner, Eugene Ischack, explains, “they produced this product that was, not only from a quality perspective something that isn’t seen here, but also gives off a certain emotion and a feeling. Something that was special.”

Katana and Ischack saw an opportunity to bring a superior mirror product to the Canadian market and try to pry away some of the money home renovators happily dedicate to other features. Ishack notes that in a bathroom renovation, the homeowner will eat up their budget on a fancy vanity and fixtures, but throw a square mirror from Wayfair over it. He sees this as a big missed opportunity to really make the bathroom pop.

“It looks cheap,” Ishchak grumbles. “It feels cheap. You’ve spent money on a bathroom renovation and you have this cheap mirror in. From our perspective, a mirror is the first thing you see when you go into the washroom. It has the opportunity to really grab a person and set the tone of the space.”

Ishchak is good friends with Katana’s brother, who was already living in Canada and playing on Ishchak’s soccer team. Ishchak himself had a sales and marketing background in a number of different companies and sectors. Katana brought 10 years of product and logistics knowledge from his time as general manager at a 400-person mirror operation in Dnipro,

Ukraine, as well as the connections to continue getting shipments of its highend products. Katana even had some prior knowledge of the Canadian market from research he did as part of his task to develop international markets. That research, plus what he saw when he got here, told him Canada was a practically untapped market for luxury mirror. So Deki Home was born.

Working to build mirror production in Ukraine gave Katana a broad knowledge of the best international suppliers and an appreciation for the importance of strong supplier relationships. “When we used different components, we didn’t always receive amazing quality,” Katana deadpans. That committed him to a search for higher end suppliers all over the world, since much of what he needed wasn’t produced in Ukraine. Most of Deki’s raw glass comes from AGC.

Good suppliers and top-end components were important because his factory was making the kind of dazzling mirror creations rarely seen in North America.

Smart collections, art collections, media collections. Their designs demanded robust but miniaturized electronics that could survive a lot of moisture. In-glass displays. Bright but attractive LEDs. Frit and etching processes to create art at the edges. Ultra-clear, colourless glass with

MATERIALS

Galvanized/Mild Steel 26ga to 1/4”

Painted and Anodized Aluminum

Pre-painted Steels

Stainless Steel/Brass/Copper/Zinc

SERVICES

to 1/4”

Shearing/Punching/Notching/Routering/Bending

Stud & Spot Welding

Assembly/Prototypes

Backpan Fabrication

A Canadian browsing Deki’s showroom would be amazed at the artistic possibilities in mirror.

Glass has manufactured tempered glass for showers, railings, entrance systems, interior partitions and architectural glass applications since 2007.

Tempered up to 96 x 144

Custom Laminated up to 86 x 144

Bent Tempered Laminated to 66 x 96

Back Painted Glass

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long-lasting backing. And cutting and milling processes to create any shape with any edge.

Katana estimates that the workforce at his old factory is probably down to 300 workers as the plant has lost so many to go fight in the war. The front lines are about 300 kilometers away from it. That company has supported the military effort with cars and volunteers. “It’s not easy,” Katana says. “It’s really difficult. Russia attacks our country. That’s why we need to stay together, to support each other.”

One wonders how a glass factory can keep operating with a war going on just a couple hours’ drive away. Katana says Ukraine is a big country and the all-handson-deck mentality has lent itself to finding a way around the disruptions. “People say, ‘Oh, it’s war, how are you doing anything?’” Katana relates. “But it’s a country of 40 million people. So yes, there’s a war happening but there are still people who have to live. Things have to move. So people are creative and finding ways to keep business going and keeping those doors open. The military is doing a great job of shielding a majority of the country from the worst parts.”

Katana remembers the day he found out the Russians were attacking. His thoughts went immediately to his wife who was pregnant with his third child. Having no intention of leaving the country previously, he called his brother, made

inquiries with his partners and began arrangements to find a new life here. His family is still settling in. “It’s a big adjustment,” Katana admits.

The partners at Deki are incredibly proud of the quality their Ukranian supplier is able to provide. Katana likens Ukranian glass capabilities to those of top international manufacturers in other fields, such as Italian fashion designers and German automobiles. The key, he says, is the very skilled and educated workers. “It’s really our soul, our brain. It’s our talent. Our people are really talented people. You can see some special shapes, special glasses, unique style, unique designers.”

One interesting aspect of Deki’s approach is that each product line is designed by an individual designer, much like a line of fashion clothing. The company has internal designers, but also outsources product concepts to accomplished artists. This gives them a huge and eclectic range of looks in addition to their more prosaic and practical offerings. A Deki mirror can indeed be the centrepiece of a room. One of the items in its Vaughan, Ont., showroom is a huge reflecting fisheye lens, rather impractical as a working mirror but visually striking and used at trade shows they attend to show off their manufacturing capabilities.

Many of Deki’s mirrors use light in creative ways, whether with LEDs or

displays. The need to carefully control light makes their glass needs especially stringent. Making sure the light hitting the glass reflects straight back is important for mirrors that need to function in a bathroom or bedroom. Other designs need to allow the light to penetrate then reflect off a deeper surface. That makes colour control very important – Deki has worked with AGC to obtain extremely low-iron glass for almost total clarity. The idea is that when she’s doing her makeup, the colour she sees is the colour she gets.

Incorporating LED lighting into mirrors is all the rage in high-end products but in this area, as all others, quality makes a difference. Ishchak points out that most LED mirrors need to be thicker than normal because the LED components are sourced in China and are about 44 millimeters thick. Deki has managed to source LED components that are just 24 millimeters thick. This allows them to offer mirrors with edge lighting and displays that don’t look much different in profile from a regular glass mirror.

Deki goes all the way to hand-made artistry with some of its lines. “Mystery” is a mirror with a border that looks like crystalized glass, almost as if it’s made with pressed diamond. Ishchak says it is made by hand using the “boucharde” technique that creates small explosions in the glass. It takes two weeks to make and Ishchak is aware of only one person who does it. Each mirror created this way is unique, with no two alike.

Deki is working to build its dealer network across Canada and North America. Ishchak hopes their positive message of achievement amidst adversity will resonate with partners and clients. “When we advertise, we say it’s from Ukraine,” Ishchak explains. “You put that name and that kind of responsibility on a product when you say it’s from Ukraine. Especially in a situation where the country is now, it’s important for people to have the right association with the country and know the product is amazing. We know the design is amazing. We know the type of emotion it will create. So we’re proud to advertise that feature because we want people to have that association. The country is about truth, about freedom, about creativity and about talent. Creativity is all tied to being free.” •

Some of Deki’s mirror is hand-crafted by well-known European artists and fashion designers.

GREY GOAT HARDWARE:

A TRUSTED PARTNER FOR CANADA’S GLAZING PROFESSIONALS

Grey Goat Hardware (GGH) has established itself as a leader in the glass and architectural hardware industry, known for providing reliable, high-quality products and outstanding service. Whether you need shower enclosures, glass railings, storefront solutions, or architectural hardware and glazing accessories, GGH offers an extensive selection with over 5,500 unique products. GGH caters to both commercial and residential markets, ensuring that glass installers, interior designers, and architects can access the products they need to complete their projects with precision and confidence.

A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AND EXPANSION

Founded in 2017 in London, Ontario, GGH began in a 1,000 sq. ft. ware -

house, quickly earning a reputation for high-quality products and strong customer service. In 2019, GGH moved to Vaughan, (Toronto) expanding its product lines and laying the foundation for the Easy to Order online system to simplify the purchasing process.

As demand grew, GGH relocated to a larger facility in Concord, allowing for greater inventory capacity and faster fulfillment. Earlier this year, GGH took a significant step in its expansion with the opening of a distribution center in Montreal, strategically positioned to better serve customers across Quebec and Eastern Canada.

“Opening our Montreal facility allows us to offer faster deliveries and provide more personal -

ized service to customers in the region,” says Samantha Nardo, General Manager of the Montreal office. “With this new location, we’ve enhanced our ability to maintain robust stock levels, ensuring that customers can get the products they need without delays.”

This expansion strengthens GGH’s abil ity to service a growing customer base, ensuring quicker response times and a more efficient supply chain. With the Montreal center fully operational, GGH is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand in Quebec and Eastern Canada, while continuing its plans for further growth across Canada in the coming years.

SOLVING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES WITH READY-TO-SHIP PRODUCTS

In the glass and architectural hardware in dustry, delays can disrupt entire projects, costing time and money. GGH recognizes this, and timely availability of high-quality hardware has become a cornerstone of the company’s offering. GGH ensures that products are always available when needed, solving one of the most persistent challenges in the industry.

“We realized early on that consistent product availability was a challenge in the industry,” says Ron Rehel, VP of Product. “We’ve built a warehousing system that anticipates demand and keeps products in stock, particularly during peak seasons.”

This approach allows GGH to keep projects moving, providing glazing professionals with the tools they need, when they need them.

By anticipating customer needs and maintaining a robust inventory of high-quality products, GGH has earned the trust of glazing professionals across the industry. Whether the project is commercial or residential, GGH ensures that customers can keep their schedules on track with ready-to-ship products.

CUSTOM FABRICATION: TAILORING SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS

A key differentiator for GGH is its in-house fabrication capabilities, which allow the company to provide customized solutions that meet the specific needs of each project. Whether it’s a specialized hardware solution for a commercial application or a custom finish for a residential installation, GGH’s team is equipped to deliver tailored products that meet precise specifications.

“Our in-house fabrication gives us a distinct advantage in the market,” says Lam. “It means we can respond quickly to custom requests, whether it’s a unique finish or a specific product configuration. Our customers know they can depend on us to provide exactly what they need.”

From architects designing one-ofa- kind spaces to contractors working on complex installations, GGH’s custom fabrication services ensure that every project is completed with the highest degree of precision.

GGH’s dedication to tailored solutions is one of the key reasons clients return time and again, knowing they can rely on the company for products that meet their exact requirements.

INNOVATION IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: LEADING THE WAY IN R&D

GGH’s commitment to innovation extends beyond simply maintaining product availability. The company continues to invest heavily in Research & Development (R&D) to ensure its product offerings are at the forefront of the industry. GGH takes pride in offering innovative solutions that help its customers improve their installations, making projects more efficient and cost-effective.

One standout example of this inno vation is GGH’s Solidity Patch Fitting Hardware and Arc Series Standoff, which offer advanced functionality and are engineered to meet the toughest requirements of modern glass installations. The R&D team consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible, ensuring that GGH’s products are not only reliable but also at the cutting edge of design and functionality.

“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do,” says Rehel. “Our team is working on several exciting new products set to launch in 2025. These innovations will continue to push the industry boundaries, improve installation ease, and deliver even higher quality finishes.”

This flexibility allows GGH to service high-end projects without compromising on design or functionality, ensuring that every solution is tailored to the client’s exact needs.

CUSTOMER-CENTRIC FOCUSED

At GGH, customer problems are treated as opportunities to provide tailored solutions, and this solutions-based approach has become

a cornerstone of the company’s reputation. Rather than simply offering standard products, GGH thrives on providing tailored solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs, from custom fabrications to sourcing hard-to-find products. This flexibility and commitment to solving problems has set GGH apart from competitors.

“Our goal is to eliminate obstacles for our customers ,” says Ashley Dos Reis, Customer Service Manager. “We focus on delivering tailored solutions and sourcing the right products to ensure projects run smoothly.”

This customer-centric approach ex tends beyond product offerings. The GGH team works closely with clients to understand the specific challenges they face and develop solutions accordingly. For example, GGH has built partnerships with reliable suppliers and maintains robust inventories to ensure that even during high-demand periods, products are always available for delivery.

GGH’s emphasis on being a trusted partner means that clients don’t just purchase hardware; they receive guidance, support, and innovative solutions to keep their projects on track.

This commitment is supported by GGH’s Easy Ordering Online System, which simplifies the purchasing process. Through this intuitive platform, customers can access product speci -

fications, finishes, and CAD drawings with ease, while receiving personalized support to ensure seamless transactions.

Behind this approach is a dedicated team, passionate about providing exceptional service. “From packing orders to timely deliveries, we’re committed to supporting our customers at every stage, ” adds Camilo F., Warehouse Manager in Toronto. In addition to online ordering, GGH offers Will Call pickup options for those who prefer in-person collection. With fast, reliable shipping, GGH ensures projects stay on schedule, while offering personalized guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle.

EXCITING PRODUCT LAUNCH: COLOUR SAMPLE FINISHES RING

As part of our commitment to innovation, GGH is proud to introduce the NEW Colour Sample Finishes Ring for Shower, Railing, and Select Architectural Finishes. This tool is designed for installers, architects, and designers, offering a tangible reference to streamline finish selection. Our color chain allows you to explore a variety of finishes firsthand, ensuring the perfect match for any design or installation.

With this tool, Professionals can easily visualize and choose finishes,

whether for modern commercial spaces or sophisticated residential designs. Order yours today at www. ggshardware.com to enhance your project planning

STREAMLINED ORDERING WITH PERSONALIZED SERVICE

GGH’s Easy Ordering Online System sim plifies the purchasing process. Customers can easily access product specifications, finishes, and CAD drawings on the platform, which is designed for intuitive navigation. Sign-up is quick and takes just 2-3 minutes. Once registered, customers are contacted by a customer service representative to finalize their account and ensure a seamless experience. Additionally, our system provides real-time shipment tracking, allowing customers to stay informed about the status of their orders from dispatch to delivery.

“We’ve made our platform user-friend ly so our customers can spend less time navigating and more time focusing on their projects,” says Nardo. “It’s all about convenience and efficiency.”

GGH also invites customers to visit our warehouse for Will Call pickup, where they can see our operation firsthand and collect their orders at their convenience. For those who prefer delivery, we offer fast and reliable shipping services, ensuring that orders arrive quickly and efficiently to keep projects moving forward.

JOIN THE GREY GOAT HARDWARE FAMILY TODAY

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HEARD AT GLASSBUILD

Good feelings in Dallas despite some dark economic clouds.

by RICH PORAYKO

It doesn’t get any more Texas than this. U.S. Bullet Proofing invited GlassBuild attendees to a nearby gun range to try out the product. That’s your correspondent on the left, complete with the appropriate headgear.

The largest glass, window and door expo in the western hemisphere made its debut in Dallas for three days starting Sept. 30. With a new host city, venue and the largest show floor of any GlassBuild America in history, this year’s GBA hit different.

Maybe it was the Texas hospitality, rumored record attendance, or the new exhibitors and faces. USBP’s Breakfast and Bullets live ballistic-rated glazing demonstration was an absolute blast.

It wasn’t all guns, glass, rainbows and butterflies. Unfortunately, the outlook for the non-residential commercial construction the U.S.A., and more so in Canada, is going to be softening in 2025. Yes, softening.

Housing leads the macro-economy. It’s the first market to thrive or dive. Commercial construction is the caboose of the economic train and lags around two years behind the economy. According to speaker Conor Lokar, senior forecaster with ITR Economics, single family housing in the U.S. got “smoked” in 2023 with high mortgage rates. “The real-time economy, right now, is struggling. Manufacturing is in a recession. Retail is coming out of a recession. Labour market is weakening. The Fed is cutting interest rates.” Lokar adds, “Most of you aren’t feeling that right now. Most of you are busy because you’re supposed to be. You are at the top of the business cycle because you are trailing two years behind the rest of the economy.”

Lokar emphasized his central message to observe an appropriate amount of caution as we move into 2025. “Maybe you’ve heard about a couple projects being bumped. This is how these slowing cycles often start. Don’t try to talk your way out of if you are starting to feel that kind of malaise in the market. ‘We just need to get through the election in 2024 and it will all come back.’ It’s likely the start of some weaker market conditions.”

What we see is negative numbers for the U.S. and Canada. That means recession. The economy in real-time is under duress. Is it mild duress? Yes, of course it is. According to Lokar, Canada is contracting slightly quicker than the United States. “Europe is an abject disaster at the moment.”

Lokar said his clients in data centres are busy. In some cases, the owners wanted glazing in them which created project volume for his customers. “This is a red-hot area of construction. This is an area of opportunity and strength over the next two years. It’s a market that’s up 56 percent.”

“Multifamily has been obliterated over the last year. Multifamily housing starts by volume are down 29.4 percent over the last 12 months. This isn’t just a consumer-driven market, it’s an investor/builder driven market. And that’s where the high rates have really created some problems. Multifamily will be growing next year but it’s negative this year.”

Lokar noted that commercial occupancy is declining. “When we look at commercial real estate, vacancies rates are up. That’s a bad sign. It doesn’t happen all the time but when it does, it’s going to be a problem.”

The Architectural Billings Index has been tumbling over the last 18 months. Lokar recommends those looking to make a major purchase such as a home, vehicle or equipment to do it sooner rather than later before inflation and interest rates rise.”

PHOTO: RICH PORAYKO

Jason Wadel from Sturtz Machinery Canada shared that companies who have held back were buying equipment. “People have mentioned that they have got a lot of years out of their machines. They’ve maintained them as best as they can, however, they are getting to the point where they aren’t sure how much longer they will last. We’re seeing customers looking to increase productivity, add additional capabilities and new features to manufacture new products.”

Still, there were smiles on the show floor. CAD-Plan North America won the prestigious GlassBuild America Best in Show award. “It’s a great honour,” said Jan Krutsky, president and general manager.

“It’s Technoform’s 20th year of serving North America,” said Helen Sanders, general manager of Technoform Glass Insulation North America. “We actually started with our first North American customer in Canada. Quebec was an early adopter of warm edge technologies. Multiver was one of our first customers. They have been a great partner for a long time. Canada’s codes have been getting tighter. Quebec’s climate is colder, so architects and developers also want occupants to be comfortable. Energy codes continue to drive the growth of warm edge spacers in Canada, especially B.C.’s Step Code.”

On the GlassBuild Main Stage Industry Trends Roundtable, Kayla Natividad, architectural technical service engineer for NSG Pilkington North America, told attendees that, with most building retrofits, the first thing the owner updates is the lighting, then the HVAC. “And then, maybe, if they have the money or time, they will upgrade the envelope. It’s backwards to what you should be doing. Lighting is lighting but why are you going to design a HVAC system for a facade that is really poor-performing? If the owner chooses to improve the facade later, now they have an over-designed HVAC system.”

Natividad said that the cost of thin IGU solutions and other retrofitted technology is going to be higher than a typical one-

inch IGU, however, with retrofits, you have to take into consideration the installation costs. “After you look at installation and the cost of the material itself, not always, but sometimes, they balance out. And sometimes these technologies are actually cheaper than what it would cost to go in there and do a full retrofit of one-inch IGUs. You look at that upfront value and your total construction costs all together and a lot of these solutions really make sense.”

“It’s a sad truth that building and energy codes are the bare minimum of what you should be doing,” said Natividad. “A lot of people feel that by achieving code, they are okay. If you are only designing to standard energy codes, you are not going to be adopting a high-performance facade.”

“If you just met the building codes, you’ve built the worst building you’re legally allowed to build,” added moderator Stephen Selkowitz of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

“A big part of the rountable discussion today was literally how the government, legislation and incentives can help some of these technologies and adoptions move forward,” summarized Natividad. “A lot of that can come from more advocacy and getting people involved.” •

BUYERS GUIDE 2024

AABP BUILDING ELEMENTS

258A Old Vernon Rd,

Kelowna BC V1X 4R2

Tel: 250-681-1727

Email: info@abpbuildingelements.com abpbuildingelements.com

ACCURATE GLASS PRODUCTS

21 Patterson Rd Unit #27

Barrie ON L4N 7W6

Tel: 705-722-6767

Email: mikew@accurateglassproducts.com www.accurateglassproducts.com

ACM MACHINERY LTD.

2650 Meadowvale Blvd., Unit 5 Mississauga ON L5N 6M5

Tel: 905-565-5760

Email: sales@acm-machinery.com www.acm-machinery.com

ADELIO LATTUADA SRL

Via Abbondanza 11/13

Carbonate 22070

Tel: 033-183-2713

Fax: 033-183-3886

Email: info@adeliolattuada.com www.adeliolattuada.com

ADVANCED GLAZINGS LTD.

870 Kings Road

Sydney NS B1P 2P6

Tel: 902-794-2899

Email: amanda@advancedglazings.com advancedglazings.com

ALL WEATHER WINDOWS GLASS

14415 128 Avenue

Edmonton AB T5L 3H3

Tel: 780-469-4727

Email: info@allweatherwindows.com www.allweatherwindows.com/glass

ALUMICOR

290 Humberline Drive

Toronto ON M9W 5S2

Tel: 416-745-4222

Toll-Free: 877-258-6426

Email: buildingexcellence@alumicor.com www.alumicor.com

ALUMINC LTD.

7250 Keele St Unit 203

Concord ON L4K 1Z8

Tel: 416-953-5550

Email: info@aluminc.ca aluminc.ca

AMERICAN RENOLIT CORP

1207 E Lincolnway

La Porte IN 46350

Tel: 616-581-2156

Email: exteriorsolutions.america@renolit.com www.renolit.com/exteriorsolutions/us

AMESBURYTRUTH

3600 Minnesota Drive, Suite 800

Edina MN 55435

Tel: 800-866-7884

Toll-Free: 800-866-7884

Fax: NA

Email: innovation@amesburytruth.com AmesburyTruth.com

APEX ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS

9767 201 Street

Langley BC V1M 3E7

Tel: 604-882-3542

Toll-Free: 866-970-5948

Fax: 604-882-3517

Email: marketing@apexextrusions.ca www.apexextrusions.ca

ARIBELL PRODUCTS LIMITED

380 Four Valley Drive

Concord ON L4K 5Z1

Tel: 905-669-5001

Fax: 905-669-5030

Email: brian@aribell.ca www.aribell.ca

ARKEMA INC.

900 First Ave.

King of Prussia PA 19406

Tel: 610-205-7000

Toll-Free: 800-225-7788

Fax: 610-205-7913

Email: arkema.usph-general@arkema.com www.arkema-americas.com

ASCEND TREND GLOBAL INC.

27-16260 23A Ave.

Surrey BC V3Z 0P7

Tel: 506-292-0515

Email: sales@ascendtrend.net www.ascendtrend.net

ASHTON INDUSTRIAL

South Road, Harlow Essex AB CM20 2AR

Tel: 825-440-5991

Email: rgreen@ashton-industrial.com www.ashton-industrial.com

ATWOOD SALES INC.

681 Atwood Cres.

Pickering ON L1W 3W4

Tel: 416-342-7547

Email: sales@atwoodsales.com www.atwoodsales.com

AWARDS CANADA

527 Marion St.

Winnipeg MB R2J 0J9

Tel: 204-237-7617

Email: sales@awardscanada.com www.awardscanada.com

AZON

2204 Ravine Road

Kalamazoo MI 49004

Tel: 269-429-1382

Toll-Free: 800-788-5942

www.azonintl.com

BBAKELITE SYNTHETICS

1040 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 250

Atlanta GA 30338

Tel: 49 2374 925467

Email: information@cldmarcomm.com www.bakelite.com

BIGFOOTDOOR

1677 Aimco Blvd

Mississauga ON L4W 1H7

Tel: 905-602-5887

Email: info@bigfootdoor.com bigfootdoor.com

Canada’s premier certified fabricator of Schüco and Reynaers products. All tested in North America to meet NFRC and North American fenestration standards. Uncompromised quality, service, and support for over 40 years.

BLACKLINE ALUMINUM

110 Cochrane Drive, Unit A

Markham ON L3R 9S1

Tel: 905-237-9545

Email: elmira@blacklinealuminum.com blacklinealuminum.com

BLAST DESIGN LTD.

281 Hanlan Rd.

Woodbridge ON L4L3R7

Tel: 416-740-4015

Fax: 905-850-5010

Email: sales@blastdesignltd.com www.blastdesignltd.com

BONNECHERE VALLEY WINDOWS

2824 Fourth Chute Rd.

Eganville ON K0J 1T0

Tel: 613-628-3056

Toll-Free: 800-257-1681

Fax: 613-628-9070

Email: info@b-v-w.com www.b-v-w.com

BOTHWELL-ACCURATE CO. INC.

6675 Rexwood Rd

Mississauga ON L4V 1V1

Tel: 905-673-0615

Email: marketing@bothwell-accurate.com www.bothwell-accurate.com

BOTTERO FLAT GLASS INC.

121 Shields Park Dr, Suite J

Kernersville NC 27284

Tel: 336-690-8314

Toll-Free: 336-992-5623

Fax: 336-992-5624

Email: grant.mason@bottero.com www.bottero.com

BRAVURA DAYLIGHTING SPECIALISTS

10 Carlow Ct, Unit 8

Whitby ON L1N 9T7

Tel: 905-296-5040

Toll-Free: 800-803-1235

Email: info@bravuradaylighting.com www.bravuradaylighting.com

CC.R.LAURENCE CO., INC

2503 East Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90058

Tel: 905-303-7966

Email: crl@crlaurence.com www.crlaurence.ca

CAD-PLAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 1200

Greenwood Village CO 80111

Tel: 301-648-8101

Email: krutsky@cad-plan.com www.cad-plan.com/en

CALDWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY NORTH AMERICA, LLC

P.O. Box 92891

Rochester NY 14624

Tel: 888-347-7771

Fax: 585-352-3729

Email: cservice@caldwellmfgco.com www.caldwellmfgco.com

CAN-BEST TESTING LABORATORIES

38 Regan Rd., Unit 4

Brampton ON L7A 1C6

Tel: 905-840-2014

Fax: 905-840-2847

Email: lab@can-best.com www.can-best.com

CANADIAN CHOICE WINDOWS AND DOORS

55 Westcreek Dr

Vaughan ON L4L 9N6

Tel: 416-800-2364

Email: oshawa2004@outlook.com www.windowscanada.com

CASSO-SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES

506 Airport Executive Park

Nanuet NY 10954

Tel: 845-354-2010

Fax: 845-547-0328

Email: sales@cassosolartechnologies.com www.cassosolartechnologies.com

CENTRAL CURTAINWALL SYSTEM INC

1030 West Georgia Street, Suite 1116

Vancouver BC V6E 2Y3

Tel: 604-662-3162

Email: info@centralcws.com www.centralcws.com

CENTRAL VALLEY GLASS

977 Laurel Avenue

Kelowna BC V1Y 7G4

Tel: 250-860-0571

Toll-Free: 1800

Email: joseph.clohessy@cvglass.ca www.cvglass.ca

CLEARVIEW INDUSTRIES LTD.

45 Fenmar Drive

Toronto ON M9L 1M1

Tel: 416-745-6666

Toll-Free: 888-253-2739

Fax: 416-745-3711

Email: sales@clearview.on.ca www.clearview.on.ca

CLERA WINDOWS + DOORS

TORONTO

50 Mulholland Ave North York, ON M6A 2S3, Canada

North York ON M6A 2S3

Tel: 844-738-7936

Email: clerawindowsmarketing@gmail.com www.clerawindows.com/service-areas/replacement-windows-doors-toronto

COMMDOOR ALUMINUM

471 Chrislea Road

Woodbridge ON L4L 8N6

Tel: 416-743-3667

Toll-Free: 800-565-1851

Fax: 416-746-0979

Email: info@commdooraluminum.com www.commdooraluminum.com

CONSTRUCTION DISTRIBUTION & SUPPLY CO. INC. (CDS)

3-300 Confederation Parkway

Concord ON L4K 4T8

Tel: 416-665-8006

Toll-Free: 800-237-5565

Fax: 416-665-7400

Email: productinfo@cdsco.net www.cdsco.net

CS2 CONSTRUCTION SALES INC.

20 Champlain Blvd.

Toronto ON M3H 2Z1

Tel: 416-398-0223

Email: info@cs2sales.com www.cs2sales.com

CURA GLASS

2e Industrieweg 6 Lopik ON 3411ME

Tel: 134-848-4321

Email: export@cura-glass.nl cura-glass.nl/home

CWP INDUSTRIEL: INTERNATIONAL EXPORT READY WOOD PACKAGING CUT TO SIZE, ABLE TO GROOVE AND CERTIFIED

315-407 Rue McGill Montreal, QC H2Y 2G3

Tel: 514-549-3039

Toll-Free: 800-450-4343

Email: david@cwpindustriel.com canadianwood.ca

DD.Z.Y. DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

951 Wilson Ave., Unit 13-L (Ground Floor) Toronto ON M3K 2A7

Tel: 416-633-3700

Fax: 416-631-8459

Email: dzy@sympatico.ca

DESA GLASS

285079 Bluegrass Drive

Rocky View AB T1X 0P5

Tel: 403-230-5011

Fax: 403-230-5040

COASTAL CURVED GLASS

507, 19100 Airport Way

Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 0E2

Tel: 604-457-4477

Email: office@coastalcurvedglass.com www.coastalcurvedglass.com

COLLINS-TOKER

8 - 1347 Border Street

Winnipeg MB R3H 0N1

Tel: 204-953-4210

Email: gailt@collinstoker.ca www.collinstoker.com

Email: info@desa.ca www.desa.ca

DISTRIBUTION PIÈCES EXPERT

1846 Curé Labelle

Laval QC H7T 1L2

Tel: 450-688-8655

Fax: 450-688-4795

Email: gillesdpe@videotron.ca

SUPPLIERS

DUXTON WINDOWS & DOORS

45 Higgins Avenue

Winnipeg MB R3B 0A8

Tel: 204-339-6456

Email: apdueck@duxtonwindows.com www.duxtonwindows.com

EEDTM, INC.

745 Capital Commons Dr.

Toledo OH 43615

Tel: 419-861-1030

Fax: 419-861-1031

Email: sales@edtm.com www.edtm.com

ELTON MANUFACTURING

8120 Lawson Road

Milton ON L9T 5C1

Tel: 905-876-1290

Fax: 905-878-9211

Email: sales@eltonmanufacturing.com www.eltonmanufacturing.com

Manufacturer of door lite frames, venting door lites, executive panels, door and window components.

ETG EXTERIOR TECHNOLOGIES GROUP CANADA CORP

109 Dupont Street

Toronto ON M5R 1V4

Tel: 905-764-0452

Toll-Free: 844-240-0452

Email: john@etgcc.com www.etgcc.com

ALUMINUM SHEETS

ETG Canada provides the glazing Industry with Aluminum Sheets, Zinc Sheets and Aluminum Composite Sheets. These sheets can be used to make Flashings as well as Aluminum Panels. Materials are available in Mill, clear, anodized, and painted finishes; the thickness of materials ranges from .8 mm to 3 mm.

EUROVERRE INC.

1610 Rue Nationale

Terrebonne QC J6W 0E2

Tel: 450-668-0804

Toll-Free: 800-663-2935

Email: commande@euroverre.com www.euroverre.com

EVERLAST GROUP OF COMPANIES

299 Carlingview Dr. Toronto ON M9W 5G3

Toll-Free: 800-897-5118

Fax: 416-245-2629

Email: info@everlastproducts.ca

www.everlastproducts.ca

Toronto HQ

Thunder Bay - Calgary - Saskatoon

For all your window and door needs.....From STORM DOORS to ALUMINUM WINDOWS and everything else in between.

EVOLUTION GLASS INC.

Unit 130, 10900 14th Street NE Calgary AB T3K 2L6

Tel: 403-250-2353

Email: info@evolutionglass.com www.evolutionglass.com

EXTAL ALUMINUM

10 Eitam Street, Industrial Zone

Maale Adumim

Email: gelagasse@algonquinap.com

Extal Aluminum, with over 35 years of expertise, specializes in innovative curtain wall systems. We provide tailor-made solutions to professionals across the construction industry, supporting diverse projects with professionalism and reliability.

FAMATEC CANADA

48 Woodrow Ave., johnmcleod@rogers.com Toronto ON M4C 5S2

Tel: 416-580-1588

Email: john@jbxsystems.ca www.famatec.com/en/prodotto/friendly-glass

FENESTRATION CANADA

1 Eglinton Avenue, Ste. 705 Toronto ON M4P 3A1

Email: info@fenestrationcanada.ca www.fenestrationcanada.ca

FENESTRATION AND GLAZING INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (FGIA)

PO Box 36117

Surrey BC V3S 7Y5

Tel: 613-233-1510

Email: customerservice@fgiaonline.org FGIAonline.org

FENESTRATION REVIEW

105 Donly Dr. S. Simcoe ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 647-280-5885

Email: losborne@annexbusinessmedia.com www.fenestrationreview.com

Fenestration Review is Canada’s national information channel for the window and door industry. Discussing fenestration design, manufacturing and installation for the low-rise residential and renovation market. Fenestration Review reaches the desk and mobile devices of over 4,000 industry professionals across Canada.

FIBERTEC WINDOW & DOOR GROUP

25 Kodiak Cres. North York ON M3J 3E5

Tel: 905-660-7102

Toll-Free: 888-232-4956

Fax: 905-660-6581

Email: accounts@fibertec.com www.fibertec.com

FIREPROTECT CHESTER LTD.

Factory Road, Sandycroft Deeside BC CH5 2QJ

Tel: +44 1244 536595

Fax: +44 1244 533592

Email: info@fireprotect.co.uk www.fireprotect.co.uk

FISHBURN SHERIDAN & ASSOCIATES LTD.

11 Hines Road, Suite 201

Ottawa ON K2K 2X1

Tel: 613-831-7293

Toll-Free: 844-894-1951

Email: mail@fsaeng.com fsaeng.com

FRANK LOWE

44 Ramsey Rd.

Shirley NY 11967

Tel: 631-777-2707

Toll-Free: 800-777-0202

Fax: 631-777-2560

Email: info@franklowe.com www.franklowe.com

GGARIBALDI GLASS INDUSTRIES INC.

8183 Wiggins Street

Burnaby BC V3N 0C4

Tel: 604-420-4527

Toll-Free: 800-665-3787

Fax: 604-421-7678

Email: sales@garibaldiglass.com www.garibaldiglass.com

GLASS 3 ENTERPRISES LTD.

130-13931 Sparwood Place

Richmond BC V6V 1X2

Tel: 778-657-6535

Toll-Free: 877-323-2983

Email: gayle@glass3ent.com glass3ent.com

GLASSLINE CORPORATION

28905 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg OH 43552-0147

Tel: 419-666-5942

Fax: 419-666-1549

Email: sales@glassline.com

www.glassline.com

The premier, U.S.-based, glass processing machinery and diamond tooling manufacturer. Engineering and Manufacturing company, specializing in Glass Cutting, Edge Grinding, Drilling, and Screen Printing, as well as all types of handling. Our machinery product range also includes specialized waterjet cutting machines, centrifugal filtration systems, and more. Diamond wheels, drills and seamers.

GLASSWALL SYSTEMS

503,504 5th Floor, A Wing, Marathon Futurex Mumbai 400013

Tel: 992-082-6510

Email: gurumoorthy@glasswallsystem.com www.glasswallsystems.in

GLASTON AMERICA INC.

100 Dobbs Lane, Suite 102

Cherry Hill NJ 08034

Tel: 856-780-3001

Fax: 856-234-4331

Email: usa@glaston.net www.glaston.net

GLITTERING INSULATION GLASS INC.

208 Dolomite Drive

North York ON M3J 2N2

Tel: 437-985-5678

Email: sales@giglass.ca

GOLDRAY GLASS

4605 - 52 Ave SE

Calgary AB T2C 4N7

Tel: 403-236-1333

Toll-Free: 800-640-3709

Fax: 403-236-1373

Email: info@goldrayglass.com www.goldrayglass.com

GRANT METAL PRODUCTS LTD.

291210 Wagon Wheel Road

Rocky View AB T4A 0E2

Tel: 403-590-8000

Toll-Free: 800-672-6088

GLASS CANADA

GLASS CANADA

105 Donly Dr. S. Simcoe ON N3Y 4N5

Tel: 647-280-5885

Email: losborne@annexbusinessmedia.com

www.glasscanadamag.com

Glass Canada is a leading source of information for the Canadian glass and Metal Industry. Our editorial content focuses on leading edge equipment, technology, and glass professionals in the industry. Our goal is to provide businesses with an effective advertising medium to reach people directly involved in all aspects of the Canadian Glass Industry.

GLASS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS LLC

273 Walt Whitman Rd Suite # 145

Huntington Station NY 11746

Tel: 917-567-0880

Toll-Free: 800-486-4527

Fax: 516-706-6777

Email: info@switchableglass.net www.GlassPosssible.com

GLASSLAM

1601 Blount Road, 1601 Blount Road

Pompano Beach FL 33069

Tel: 954-975-3233

Fax: 954-975-3225

Email: greichert@glasslam.com www.glasslam.com

GLASSOPOLIS SPECIALTY GLASS

92 Railside Road

Toronto ON M3A1A3

Tel: 416-446-2898

Toll-Free: 800-262-9600

Fax: 800-872-9601

Email: sales@glassopolis.com

www.glassopolis.com

Glassopolis is Canada’s largest fire-rated glass specialist. Need to replace wired glass? Try code compliant PROTECT3 Safety Glass – it’s the lowest cost, UL certified, impact-safe, fire-rated glass in Canada! For premium locations try SCHOTT PYRAN Platinum. Both go into standard hollow metal frames. Also stocked: Bullet, Forced Entry, Lead X-Ray and Fireplace glass.

GLASSTEC/MESSE

DUESSELDORF (CANADA)

480 University Ave, Suite 1500

Toronto ON M5G 1V2

Tel: 416-598-1524

Fax: 416-598-1840

Email: md@germanchamber.ca www.glasstec-online.com

GLASSTECH, INC.

Ampoint Industrial Park, 995 Fourth St. Perrysburg OH 43616

Tel: 419-661-9500

Fax: 419-661-9616

Email: sales@glasstech.com www.glasstech.com

Fax: 403-590-7990

Email: info@grantmetal.com www.grantmetal.com

GRIDLINE DRAFTING

2425 Matheson Blvd. E, 8th floor

Mississauga ON L4W 5K4

Tel: 416-814-8050

Email: info@gridlinedrafting.com www.gridlinedrafting.com

GROVE SHIMS

PO Box 240, 17 Marguerite Ave.

Leominster MA 01453

Tel: 978-534-5188

Toll-Free: 1-800-72-GROVE Fax: 978-840-4130

Email: sales@groveshims.com www.groveshims.com

GROVES INCORPORATED

818 Trakk Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098

Woodstock IL 60098

Tel: 800-991-2120

Toll-Free: 800-991-2120

Email: sales@groves.com www.GrovesGlassandStone.com

GUARDIAN GLASS

2300 Harmon Road

Auburn Hills MI 48326-1714

Tel: 248-340-1800

Toll-Free: 1-855-58-GLASS

Email: rpalacios@guardian.com guardianglass.com

SUPPLIERS

HH.B. FULLER

1200 Willow Lake Blvd.

St. Paul MN 55110

Tel: 812-449-9567

Email: michael.speicher@hbfuller.com www.hbfuller.com/glass

HABITAT VERRE

115, Rue Principale Ouest

Saint-Paul-D’Abbotsford QC J0E 1A0

Tel: 438-509-9607

Email: info@habitatverre.ca www.habitatverre.ca

HARTUNG GLASS INDUSTRIES

7344 Winston Street

Burnaby BC V5A 2G5

Tel: 888-424-2548

Email: info@hartung-glass.com

HASEDA HOLDING LTD.(AKFIXNEDEX)

2295 Rochester Circle, Unit 41 Oakville ON L6M 5C8

Tel: 416-624-5721

Fax: 416-927-9684

Email: hakanonce@haseda.ca www.akfix.ca

HEAVYDRIVE LIFTING EQUIPMENT INC.

630, Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, bureau 2800

Montréal QC QC H3B 1S6

Tel: 514-447-4225

Email: info@heavydrive.ca www.heavydrive.com

HEXION INC.

180 East Broad Street

Columbus OH 43215

Tel: 614-986-2497

Toll-Free: 888-443-9466

Fax: 877-443-9466

Email: service@hexion.com www.hexion.com

HHH EQUIPMENT RESOURCES

5901 Gun Club Road

Winston-Salem NC 27103

Tel: 336-766-1104

Toll-Free: 844-858-7444

Email: info@hhhglassequipment.com

HHHGlassEquipment.com

HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING INC.

177 Drumlin Circle

Concord ON L4K 3E7

Tel: 905-482-2144

Fax: 905-482-2146

Email: info@hpglazing.com www.hpglazing.com

High Performance Glazing Inc. is an Ontario based company specializing in high quality glazing. By combining years of experience with state-of-the-art equipment and knowledgeable staff, HPG meets the most demanding expectations of strength, energy efficiency and aesthetic quality.

At High Performance Glazing Inc. we are committed to consistently delivering the highest level of quality product

IICESUN VACUUM GLASS

#148, 11782 River Road

Richmond BC V6X 1Z7

Tel: 778-508-8585

Email: icesunglass@gmail.com www.icesunvig.com

IDH SALES AGENCY

6136 Des Choucas

Laval QC H7L6C7

Tel: 514-575-2263

Email: vderose@idh-hardware.com www.idh-Hardware.com

IGP INTERNATIONAL GLASS PRODUCTS INC.

9150 Maurice-Duplessis Blvd.

Montreal QC H1E 7C2

Tel: 514-354-5277

Toll-Free: 866-448-5277

Fax: 514-354-5211

Email: info@igpglass.com www.igpglass.com

IMAGIC GLASS INC.

1380 Creditstone Road, Unit 4 Concord ON L4K0J1

Tel: 905-695-3104

Toll-Free: 888-484-6244

Fax: 905-695-3105

Email: info@imagicglass.com www.imagicglass.com

Imagic Glass is a fabricator of custom architectural glass. Our capabilities include jumbo glass, tempered, heat strengthened, heat soak test, laminated (EVA and SentryGlas), painted (low VOC water based coatings, ICD OpaciCoat300), digitally printed, digitally etched and carved, custom mirror and more. We are proudly SGCC certified as a glass laminator with SGCC approved interlayers.

INDUSTRIAL SALES CORPORATION

727 Post Road East Westport CT 06880

Tel: 203-227-5988

Email: jyang@iscamerica.com

INKAN LIMITED

14 Indell Lane

Brampton ON L6T 3Y3

Tel: 905-793-4747

Email: info@inkan.ca www.inkan.ca

INLINE FIBERGLASS LTD

30 Constellation Court

Toronto ON M9W 1K1

Tel: 416-679-1171

Toll-Free: 660-566-5656

Email: inlinefiberglass@inlinefiberglass.com www.inlinefiberglass.com

INT MACHINERY INC.

3250 Lenworth Drive

Mississauga ON L4X 2G1

Tel: 647-642-3646

Email: info@int-machinery.com www.int-machinery.com

INTERTEX TEXTILES INC.

1200 Speers Road, # 2, Oakville ON L6L 2X4

Tel: 905-842-7627

Fax: 905-842-7704

Email: info@intertex.ca www.intertex.ca

INVISIBLE SCREENS CANADA

90 Basaltic Rd, Unit 5 Concord ON L4K 1G6

Tel: 905-884-9004

Toll-Free: 866-889-4659

Email: info@invisiblescreens.ca www.invisiblescreens.ca

JJOHN EVANS’ SONS

1 Spring Avenue

Lansdale PA 19446

Tel: 215-368-7700

Email: sales@springcompany.com

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JSA MACHINERY

3275,ch.de l’industrie,local 8

St Mathieu de Beloeil QC J3G 0M8

Tel: 450-339-4899

Toll-Free: 877-575-8665

Fax: 450-339-4699

Email: jstarnaud@jsapvcmachineries.com www.jsamachinerie.com

KKEAR FABRICATION

27 Vanley Crescent

North York ON M3J 2B7

Tel: 416-398-8666

Email: sale@kearmfg.com www.kearmfg.com

KOOIMAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED

589 Massey Road

Guelph ON N1K 1G3

Tel: 519-787-9910

Toll-Free: 877-751-9418

Fax: 519-787-9939

Email: jerry@kooiman.ca www.kooiman.ca

KURARAY AMERICA, INC

2200 Concord Pike, Ste. 1101 Wilmington DE 19803

Tel: 800-635-3182

Email: trosifol@kuraray.com www.trosifol.com

Providing optimum value for laminated glazing applications, our advanced interlayers for laminated safety glass-comprising Trosifol® and SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayers – has continually revolutionized aesthetic, structural and functional design, fabrication and installation in the architectural segment.

LLAMITEX INC.

1354 Chippawa Creek Road, Unit 5, 109 Thorold ON L0S 1K0

Tel: 416-524-7796

Email: sales@glasslamitex.ca glasslamitex.ca

LATTUADA NORTH AMERICA, INC.

6967 Wales Road, Suite F Northwood OH 43619

Tel: 567-249-4486

Toll-Free: 844-243-4486

Email: info@lattuada-na.com lattuada-na.com

Lattuada NA is the North American formula for the Adelio Lattuada company, an Italian excellence manufacturing machines for glass and stone processing.

The local team moulded the inputs from Lattuada to suit them to the specific requirements of the US and Canadian markets. The most important one is to promptly supply spare parts and consumables required to avoid any potential machine downtime.

LAURIER ARCHITECTURAL

153 Laurier Blvd.

Laurier-Station QC G0S 1N0

Tel: 418-728-2023

Toll-Free: 877-728-3282

Fax: 418-728-2961

Email: ddemers@laurier.net www.laurier.net

LES PORTES FULLUM INC. - FULLUM DOORS INC.

11485 Avenue Philippe-Panneton Montreal QC H1E 4M1

Tel: 514-722-2010

Toll-Free: 888-414-4022

Fax: 514-722-4653

Email: info@portesfullum.com www.portesfullum.com

LITESENTRY LLC

1403 - F Heritage Drive Northfield MN 55057

Tel: 507-645-2600

Email: jkowalczyk@litesentry.com www.litesentry.com

LITEZONE GLASS INC.

6203 Roper Rd. NW Edmonton AB T6B 3G6

Tel: 587-597-5483

Email: glass@litezone.ca www.litezone.ca

LOTHAR’S INDUSTRIAL SALES LTD.

2717 Rena Rd

Mississauga ON L4T 3K1

Tel: 905-678-2397

Fax: 905-678-2395

Email: info@lothar’s.ca www.lothars.ca

MMACHINES ITALIA - ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION

480 University Avenue, Suite 800

Toronto ON M5G 1V2

Tel: 416-598-1566

Fax: 416-598-1610

Email: toronto@ice.it www.machinesitalia.org

MAGNUS 1946 CHEMICALS LTD.

13-1815 Ironstone Manor

Pickering ON L1W 3W9

Tel: 800-522-5815

Toll-Free: 800-522-5815

Email: sacmagnus@magnus.ca www.magnus.ca/en

MATODI

7206 Cessna Drive

Greensboro NC 27409

Tel: 336-668-2300

Email: sales@matodi.biz matodigroup.com

MCGRORY GLASS INC.

1400 Grandview Ave.

Paulsboro NJ 08066

Tel: 856-579-3200

Toll-Free: 800-220-3749

Fax: 856-579-3232

Email: info@mcgrory.com www.mcgrory.com

MENNIE CANADA

Unit 10, 615 Bowes Rd

Concord ON L4K 1J5

Tel: 416-748-0088

Fax: 416-748-0086

Email: sales@menniecanada.com menniecanada.com

METRO ALUMINUM PRODUCTS LTD.

261108 Wagon Wheel Way

Rocky View County AB T4A 0E3

Tel: 403-735-5014

Toll-Free: 877-535-5316

Fax: 877-535-5315

Email: sales@metroaluminum.com www.metroaluminum.com

METRO ALUMINUM PRODUCTS LTD.

19045 24th Avenue

Surrey BC V3Z 3S9

Tel: 604-535-5316

Toll-Free: 877-535-5316

Fax: 877-535-5315

Email: sales@metroaluminum.com www.metroaluminum.com

Committed to excellence, Metro Aluminum is an Architectural Curtainwall, Storefront, Window, and Door Manufacturer. Proudly serving Canadian Glazing Contractors, we offer wide varieties of High Performance ThermallyBroken Energy Efficient Products.

MICROCRANES, INC.

10000 NE 7th Ave, Ste 330-A Vancouver WA 98685

Tel: 360-768-5104

Fax: 360-326-7228

Email: info@microcranes.com www.microcranes.com

MILLCRAFT SYSTEMS INC.

369 Concession Rd 6 East Hamilton ON L8B 1M2

Tel: 905-689-9502

Toll-Free: 888-689-9502

Fax: 905-689-5980

Email: info@millcraftsystems.ca www.millcraftcustomwindows.com

MOGLEX CORPORATION

2028 rue du Père-Massé

Québec QC G1T 1S7

Tel: 705-441-6325

Email: louis@moglex.com www.moglex.com

SUPPLIERS

MORGAN’S GLASS CO. LTD.

4709 - 29 Street

Vernon BC V1T 5C1

Tel: 250-542-7727

Fax: 250-542-7102

Email: info@morgansglass.ca www.morgansglass.ca

MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD MEDIA

Yarrow

Chilliwack BC V2R 5H2

Tel: 604-500-3429

Email: matt@mtbm.ca www.mtbm.ca

MSA SCREENS

690 Ch. Olivier

Levis QC G7A 2N2

Tel: 514-946-6762

Fax: 418-831-3043

Email: ppageaumsa@gmail.com moustiquairesmsa.com

MX GLASS & MIRROR

103-6741 Cariboo Road

Burnaby BC V3N 4A3

Tel: 604-431-7790

Fax: 604-431-8501

Email: service@mxglass.ca www.mxglass.ca

NNANSTEEL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

22 West 56th Street

New York NY 10041

Tel: 212-966-3988

Email: chase@nan-steel.com www.nan-steel.com

ND GRAPHICS

55 Interchange Way, Unit 1

Concord ON L4K 5W3

Tel: 416-663-6416

Toll-Free: 888-634-7274

Fax: 416-663-5629

Email: mktsupp@ndgraphics.com www.ndgraphics.com

NORTHERM WINDOWS AND DOORS

17 Burns Rd.

Whitehorse YT Y1A 4Z3

Tel: 867-668-5088

Email: sales@northerm.yk.ca northerm.yk.ca

NVOY ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS INC.

110 Disdsbury Road, Suite 72

Kanata ON K2T 0C2

Tel: 613-312-0052

Email: info@nvoy.ca www.nvoy.ca

OOBSIDIAN MANUFACTURING LTD.

949 Glengarry Cres. Unit #3

Fergus ON N1M2W7

Tel: 226-383-8080

Email: sales@obsidianmfg.ca obsidianmfg.ca

ODL CANADA

65 Courtland Ave.

Vaughan ON L4K 3T1

Tel: 800-253-3900

Email: canada_sales@odl.com canada.odl.com

ODL is a North American building products manufacturer delivering high-quality door and insulated glass offerings. Product portfolio includes entry doors, decorative and clear doorglass, industry-leading blinds between glass, and Add-On Blinds for doors.

OMNIDECOR GLASS DESIGN

Via Cerva 23

Milano Italy NY 20122

Tel: 024-070-3060

Email: ask@omnidecor.net www.omnidecor.it

ORAZEN EXTRUDED POLYMERS

999 S. Chillicothe Rd.

Aurora OH 44202

Tel: 330-577-8211

Toll-Free: 800-625-9637

Email: mattglass@orazen.com www.orazen.com

OZ MACHINE USA

2690 West 3rd Court Hialeah FL 33010

Tel: 833-390-0060

Email: info@ozmachineusa.com www.ozmachineusa.com P

PAC-CLAD | PETERSEN

1005 Tonne Road

Elk Grove Village IL 60007

Tel: 800-722-2523

Email: info@pac-clad.com pac-clad.com

PILKINGTON

811 Madison Avenue

Toledo OH 43604

Tel: 419-467-7245

Email: thomas.o’day@nsg.com www.pilkington.com

PRO-ACTIVE FENESTRATION

SOLUTIONS INC.

Tel: 416-804-1985 www.proactivefenestration.com

PRO-LINE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, LTD

303 Vaughan Valley Blvd.

Woodbridge ON L4H 3B5

Tel: 905-264-6230

Toll-Free: 888-776-9353

Email: info@prolineautomation.com www.prolineautomation.com

PROTECTIVE PACKAGING

55 Interchange Way Unit 1 Concord ON L4K 5W3

Tel: 416-255-7308

Email: lbudd@protectivepackaging.ca www.protectivepackaging.ca

Q

QUATTROLIFTS USA

1210B Kona Drive

Compton CA 90220

Tel: 301-748-7127

Email: olsonchip@mail.com www.quattrolifts.com

R

RAY-BAR ENGINEERING CORP.

697 W. Foothill Azusa CA 91702

Tel: 800-444-9729

Toll-Free: 800-444-9729

Fax: 800-333-9729 www.raybar.com

RENKO RUBBER CANADA LTD.

P.O.Box 339 - Stn. Westmount

Montreal QC H3Z 2T5

Tel: 514-342-6640

Toll-Free: 800-661-6640

Fax: 514-342-1140

Email: info@renkocanada.com www.renkocanada.com

REYNAERS ALUMINUM CANADA

9131 Keele St., Unit A4

Vaughan ON L4K 0G7

Tel: 705-331-6850

Email: info.canada@reynaers.com www.reynaers.ca

RICHELIEU GLAZING SUPPLIES

7900 Bd Henri Bourassa O Saint-Laurent QC H4S 1V4

Tel: 403-250-2593

Toll-Free: 877-767-7170

Fax: 866-375-1988

Email: service@richelieuglazingsupplies.com www.richelieuglazingsupplies.com

Leading distributor of specialty and decorative glass hardware for interior and exterior applications, serving both residential and commercial markets offering door, cabinet and furniture glass hardware; shower door hardware; sliding door mechanisms; balustrade and handrail hardware; as well as shop supplies, all sourced from industry experts from around the world.

RIMAC METAL CURVING SPECIALISTS

265 Applewood Crescent Concord ON L4K 4E7

Tel: 905-669-6963

Toll-Free: 800-361-4012

Email: rimac@metalcurving.com www.metalcurving.com

Rimac is Canada’s leading source for metal curving, press brake forming and machining. Rimac specializes in bending aluminum, stainless steel, brass, bronze, PVC and many other materials. Contact us today.

ROBOVER

1595, boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel Québec QC G1N 3Y7

Tel: 418-682-3580

Toll-Free: 877-285-2913

Fax: 418-682-8386

Email: info@robover.com www.robover.com

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.

1201 South Second St. Milwaukee WI 53204-2496

Tel: 414-382-2000

Toll-Free: 888-382-1583

Fax: 414-382-4444

Email: webmaster@rockwellautomation.com www.rockwellautomation.com

ROTO NORTH AMERICA

14 Inspiration Lane Chester CT 06412

Tel: 860-526-4996

Toll-Free: 800-243-0893

Fax: 860-526-8390

Email: info.usa@roto-frank.com www.rotonorthamerica.com

RPM ROLLFORMED METAL PRODUCTS

101 Spinnaker Way, Vaughan, ON L4K 2T2, 104 Oakdale Rd., North York ON M3N 1V9

Tel: 905-660-7655

Toll-Free: 877-665-7655

Email: yousif.abachi@rpmroll.com www.rpmrollforming.com

RPM ROLLFORMED METAL PRODUCTS is your GO TO custom roll former for steel, aluminum, and copper profiles. We are a New Era Group Company with two divisions located in Vaughan and Toronto, and since 1989 we have proudly serviced the Canadian and US Window and Door industry.

SSALEM FABRICATION SUPPLIES

5901 Gun Club Road

Winston-Salem NC 27103

Tel: 336-766-1104

Toll-Free: 844-858-7444

Email: info@salemftg.com www.SalemFTG.com

SBMS INC. 1610 Nationale st. Terrebonne QC J6W 0E2

Tel: 450-477-6707

Toll-Free: 888-430-4481

Email: sales@s-b-m-s.com www.s-b-m-s.com

SCREEN CENTER SALES

14 September Cres. London ON N6K 4E3

Tel: 519-472-0080

Toll-Free: 866-652-0028

Fax: 519-472-5494

Email: info@screencentersales.com www.screencentersales.com

SECURITY GLASS PRODUCTS

115 Plymouth Street

Winnipeg MB R2X 2T3

Tel: 204-774-9669

Fax: 204-774-9672

Email: info@secglass.com www.sgpglass.ca

SGP is owned and operated in Winnipeg. Using quality fabrication equipment we’re able to manage 96x 154 tempered, low-e sealed units, CNC heavy glass, frit printing, and knock down aluminum services.

SELECTTA

Purdy’s Wharf Tower 1, 1959 Upper Water Street

Halifax NS B3J 3N2

Tel: 902-982-1505

Email: info@selectta.ca www.selectta.ca

SIL PLASTICS

30 Whitmore Rd.

Vaughan ON L4L 7Z4

Tel: 905-264-8845

Toll-Free: 877-280-6905

Fax: 905-264-8849

Email: www.sales@silplastic.com www.silplastic.com/about-us

SLIDE CLEAR INC.

106- 3425 189 street

Surrey BC V3Z 1A7

Tel: 604-888-5399

Email: info@slideclear.com www.slideclear.com

SMART GLASS COUNTRY

2330 Shaughnessy Street

Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2M8

Tel: 800-791-1977

Toll-Free: 800-791-1977

Email: sales@smartglasscountry.com www.smartglasscountry.com

SUPPLIERS

SMART GLAZIER SOFTWARE

104 Rosedale Road

Albany, New Zealand 0632

Tel: 647-243-9778

Email: info@smartglazier.com smartglazier.com

SMARTGLASS TECH

11485 Avenue Philippe-Panneton

Montreal QC H1E 4M1

Tel: 888-414-4022

Toll-Free: 888-414-4022

Fax: 514-789-3726

Email: info@smartgltech.com www.smartgLtech.com

SPANDREL TECH LTD.

16 Erin Park Dr.

Erin ON N0B 1T0

Tel: 519-833-9684

Toll-Free: 888-833-9684

Fax: 519-833-0845

Email: isanders@spandreltech.com www.spandreltech.com

STANDARD ALUMINUM PRODUCTS INC.

315 Edworthy Way

New Westminster BC V3L 5G4

Tel: 604-517-4440

Fax: 604-517-4441

Email: info@standardaluminumproducts.ca www.standardaluminum.ca

STELLA CUSTOM GLASS HARDWARE INC.

105 - 8218 North Fraser Way

Burnaby BC V3N 0E9

Tel: 604-231-5892

Toll-Free: 1-855-5-STELLA

Email: info@stellaglasshardware.com www.stellaglasshardware.com

STRASSBURGER WINDOWS & DOORS

2101 Shirley Dr.

Kitchener ON N2B 3X4

Tel: 519-885-6380

Toll-Free: 800-265-4717

Fax: 519-885-1079

Email: windows@strassburger.net www.strassburger.net

SWAVING WELDING

6761 6th Line

Belwood ON N0B 1J0

Tel: 519-843-1299

Email: info@swaving.ca www.swaving.ca

SYN-TEC

1100 South Service Road, Unit 112 Stoney Creek ON L8E 0C5

Tel: 289-649-0404

Toll-Free: 800-979-6832

Fax: 289-649-0406

Email: sales@syn-tec.info www.syn-tec.info

TTECHNICAL GLASS PRODUCTS (ALLEGION CANADA, INC.)

1076 Lakeshore Rd East

Mississauga ON L5E 1E4

Tel: 416-312-1059

Toll-Free: 800-426-0279

Email: tgp.sales@allegion.com www.fireglass.com

Technical Glass Products (TGP) is your one source for fire-rated glass and framing and specialty architectural glass and framing. TGP offers project consultation, product specifications, BIM 3D models and rapid-response quoting. See also tgpamerica.com.

TECHNOFORM

1755 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 300

Twinsburg OH 44087

Tel: 330-487-6663

Email: info.us@technoform.com technoform.com

TILTCO

1200 Stellar Drive

Newmarket ON L3Y 7B8

Tel: 905-853-9955

Toll-Free: 800-361-8782

Fax: 289-842-9905

Email: info@tiltco.com www.tiltco.com

TND ELITE

61B Clipper Street

Coquitlam BC V3K 6X2

Tel: 604-634-0919

Email: tndjoe@shaw.ca www.truenorthdesigngroup.com

TORMAX CANADA INC.

5444 275th Street

Langley BC V4W 3X7

Toll-Free: 833-808-0800

Email: info@tormax.ca www.tormax.ca

Manufactured in Canada, with industry leading Swiss designs and precision engineering, TORMAX Canada provides superior entrance automation solutions. Sliding, swinging, revolving, folding and hermetic/ healthcare systems to choose from. Ask us about our Preventative and Reactive Maintenance programs. Branch locations in Vancouver, Brandon, Ottawa, Quebec. Certified Distributors from coast to coast.

TORQUE ALUMINUM PRODUCTS INC.

Tel: 604-399-4165

Email: info@torquealuminum.com www.torquealuminum.com

TRELLEBORG

285 Lena Drive

Aurora OH 44202

Tel: 226-920-8763

Email: gurpreet.sandhu@trelleborg.com www.trelleborg.com/en/seals-and-profiles

Trelleborg is a leader in polymer solutions for architectural facades. Our North American manufacturing facility specializes in EPDM, silicone, and plastic extrusions for facade and curtain wall gaskets and seals.

TREMCO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS GROUP

220 Wicksteed Ave.

Toronto ON M4H 1G7

Toll-Free: 800-363-3213

Email: torscs@tremcoinc.com www.tremcosealants.com

Commercial and Residential Sealants, Coatings, Vapour Barriers, Foams, Butyl Tapes and Extruded Rubbers used in various manufacturing facilities, especially windows.

TRI-TEMP GLASS INC.

91 Crockford Blvd.

Toronto ON M1R 3B7

Tel: 416-285-1890

Toll-Free: 855-757-8367

Fax: 416-285-9468

Email: cs@tritempglass.com www.tritempglass.com

TURTOOLS

103-6741 Cariboo Road

Burnaby BC V3N 4A3

Tel: 604-328-5898

Fax: 604-431-8501

Email: service@turtools.com www.turtools.com

UULTISOL INTERNATIONAL

3443 Drummond Rd

Mississauga ON L5L 4H3

Tel: 647-971-6690

Email: info@ultisol-international.com www.ultisol.com

ULTRAFAB INC.

1050 Hook Rd.

Farmington NY 14425

Tel: 585-924-2186

Toll-Free: 800-535-1050

Fax: 585-924-7680

Email: sales@ultrafab.com www.ultrafab.com

Premier manufacturer of pile and extruded weatherseal products for the fenestration industry. We offer automatic insertion equipment, product testing, and design assistance. Acquired in 2023, Ultrafab is a proud member of the Roto Group.

VVERIDIS SOLUTIONS INC.

2828 Boulevard Laurier, Tour T1, 7e étage

Québec QC G1V 0B9

Tel: 418-263-4777

Fax: 418-263-4712

Email: contact@veridissolutions.com veridissolutions.com

VERRAGE GLASS AND MIRROR INCORPORATED

155 Racco Pkwy.

Thornhill ON L0J 1C0

Tel: 905-738-6565

Toll-Free: 800-240-1136

Fax: 905-738-6801

Email: sales@verrage.com www.verrage.com

From concept to production our technical and service departments work diligently to respond to our customers’ needs. Specialty services include tempering, laminating, bending, water-jet cutting, V-grooving, custom edge work and Direct on Glass Digital Printing, ceramic frit technology.

VETROTECH SAINT-GOBAIN

2108 B Street NW #110

Auburn WA 98001

Tel: 888-803-9533

Toll-Free: 888-803-9533

Email: vetrotech.sales@saint-gobain.com www.vetrotech.com

VICONE HIGH PEFORMANCE RUBBER

1111 Rue Marie-Victorin

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville QC J3V 0M7

Tel: 450-974-1152

Toll-Free: 877-842-6632

Email: info@viconerubber.com www.viconerubber.com

VITREOUS GLASSWORKS

201- 500 Keele St.

Toronto ON M6N 3C9

Tel: 416-737-4527

Email: john@vitreous.ca vitreous.ca

VITRÉVOLUTION INC.

399 Cherrier

L’ile-Bizard QC H9C 1E9

Tel: 514-231-9001

Email: vitrevolution@icloud.com www.vitrevolution.com

VITRUM GLASS GROUP

9767 201 Street

Langley BC V1M 3E7

Tel: 604-882-3513

Toll-Free: 888-391-1166

Fax: 604-882-3516

Email: marketing@vitrum.ca www.vitrum.ca

VPL GLASS AND ALUMINUM

101-320 SAINT-LOUIS STREET

GATINEAU QC J8P8B3

Tel: 819-561-4294

Email: info@vitreriepl.com www.vitreriepl.com

WWESTLAKE EPOXY INC., A WESTLAKE COMPANY

12650 Directors Drive, Suite 100

Stafford TX 77477

Tel: 614-986-2484

Email: service@hexion.com www.westlakeepoxy.com

WINDOWLAND CONSTRUCTION INC.

5490 46th Ave. S.E.

Salmon Arm BC V1E 1X2

Tel: 250-832-1840

Fax: 250-832-6255

Email: info@windowland.bc.ca www.windowland.bc.ca

WITTE NORTH AMERICA

2717 Rena Rd

Mississauga ON L4T 3K1

Tel: 905-678-2397

Fax: 905-678-2395

Email: sales@witte-na.com www.witte-na.com

WOODS POWR-GRIP

908 West Main St

Laurel MT 59044

Tel: 406-628-8231

Email: contactus@wpg.com bit.ly/43dRtPd

WSP

582 Lancaster Street West Kitchener ON N2K 1M3

Tel: 519-743-8777

Email: david.heska@wsp.com www.wsp.com

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DOORS

IDH Sales Agency

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

Northerm Windows and Doors

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Security Glass Products

Slide Clear Inc.

Tiltco

TORMAX Canada Inc.

COMMERCIAL DOORS

ABP Building Elements

Alumicor

Commdoor Aluminum

Desa Glass

Distribution Pièces Expert

Everlast Group of Companies

Evolution Glass Inc.

Famatec Canada

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Glass Technology Consultants llc

IDH Sales Agency

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

McGrory Glass Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Security Glass Products

SELECTTA

Slide Clear Inc.

Standard Aluminum Products Inc.

Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tiltco

TORMAX Canada Inc.

Torque Aluminum Products Inc.

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

Windowland Construction Inc.

DOOR

HARDWARE

AmesburyTruth

Aribell Products Limited

Caldwell Manufacturing Company

North America, LLC

Commdoor Aluminum

Desa Glass

Evolution Glass Inc.

IDH Sales Agency

Industrial Sales Corporation

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

McGrory Glass Inc.

Mennie Canada

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Roto North America

Security Glass Products

SIL Plastics

Standard Aluminum Products Inc.

Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.

Torque Aluminum Products Inc.

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

Windowland Construction Inc.

DOOR LITE FRAMES

Aribell Products Limited

Commdoor Aluminum

Elton Manufacturing

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

InKan Limited

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Northerm Windows and Doors

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

DOOR LITES

ABP Building Elements

Accurate Glass Products

Aribell Products Limited

Collins-Toker

Commdoor Aluminum

Elton Manufacturing

Everlast Group of Companies

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

High Performance Glazing Inc.

InKan Limited

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

McGrory Glass Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

ODL Canada

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Verrage Glass and Mirror

Incorporated

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

FIBERGLASS DOORS

Aribell Products Limited

Clera Windows + Doors Toronto

Collins-Toker

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Everlast Group of Companies

Famatec Canada

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Mennie Canada

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

ODL Canada

Strassburger Windows & Doors

FIRE RATED DOORS

Aribell Products Limited

Desa Glass

Euroverre inc.

Everlast Group of Companies

Evolution Glass Inc.

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

IDH Sales Agency

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

ODL Canada

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

FRENCH DOORS

ABP Building Elements

Aluminc Ltd.

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Bravura Daylighting Specialists

Everlast Group of Companies

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Slide Clear Inc.

Tiltco

Windowland Construction Inc.

GLASS DOORS

Accurate Glass Products

Aluminc Ltd.

Blast Design Ltd.

Desa Glass

Evolution Glass Inc.

Famatec Canada

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Glass Technology Consultants llc

IDH Sales Agency

Imagic Glass Inc.

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

McGrory Glass Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Pilkington

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Security Glass Products

SELECTTA

Slide Clear Inc.

TORMAX Canada Inc.

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror

Incorporated

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

MIRROR DOORS

Accurate Glass Products

Famatec Canada

Imagic Glass Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

PATIO DOORS

Aluminc Ltd.

BigfootDoor

Bravura Daylighting Specialists

Clearview Industries Ltd.

Clera Windows + Doors Toronto

Distribution Pièces Expert

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Everlast Group of Companies

Famatec Canada

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SIL Plastics

Slide Clear Inc.

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Tiltco

Windowland Construction Inc.

RESIDENTIAL DOORS

ABP Building Elements

Aribell Products Limited

BigfootDoor

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Clearview Industries Ltd.

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Everlast Group of Companies

Famatec Canada

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Mennie Canada

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

ODL Canada

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Security Glass Products

Slide Clear Inc.

Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Tiltco

Vitrévolution inc.

Windowland Construction Inc.

REVOLVING DOORS

Famatec Canada

Northerm Windows and Doors

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

TORMAX Canada Inc.

SCREEN CHANNELS

Distribution Pièces Expert

Industrial Sales Corporation

MSA Screens

Northerm Windows and Doors

SCREEN DOORS

Aribell Products Limited

Clearview Industries Ltd.

Distribution Pièces Expert

Everlast Group of Companies

Invisible Screens Canada

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

MSA Screens

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Screen Center Sales

SHIMS

Accurate Glass Products

Aribell Products Limited

Grove Shims

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SIL Plastics

SHOWER DOORS/ ENCLOSURES

Accurate Glass Products

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

Blast Design Ltd.

C.R.Laurence Co., Inc

Famatec Canada

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Guardian Glass

IDH Sales Agency

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

McGrory Glass Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Security Glass Products

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

SLIDING DOORS

ABP Building Elements

Accurate Glass Products

BigfootDoor

Blackline Aluminum

Bravura Daylighting Specialists

Clearview Industries Ltd.

Commdoor Aluminum

Desa Glass

Distribution Pièces Expert

Everlast Group of Companies

Famatec Canada

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Glass Technology Consultants llc

IDH Sales Agency

InKan Limited

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SIL Plastics

Slide Clear Inc.

Standard Aluminum Products Inc.

Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.

Tiltco

Vitrévolution inc.

Windowland Construction Inc.

Equipment & Machinery

BENDING MACHINES

Casso-Solar Technologies

Glasstech, Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

JSA Machinery

Lothar’s Industrial Sales Ltd.

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Syn-Tec

Witte North America

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

CAD-PLAN North America, Inc.

Glassline Corporation

Glasstech, Inc.

Pro-Line Automation Systems, Ltd

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Smart Glazier Software

CORNER CLEANERS

ACM Machinery Ltd.

INT Machinery Inc.

JSA Machinery

Oz Machine USA

Pro-Line Automation Systems, Ltd

CRANES/HOISTS

HEAVYDRIVE Lifting Equipment Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Microcranes, Inc.

Salem Fabrication Supplies

CUTTING TABLES/CNC

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Atwood Sales Inc.

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

JSA Machinery

Matodi

Oz Machine USA

Pro-Line Automation Systems, Ltd

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Salem Fabrication Supplies

DRYING/CURING OVENS

Casso-Solar Technologies

Glassline Corporation

Glasstech, Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Salem Fabrication Supplies

EDGING/BEVELLING/ DRILLING/GRINDING

Adelio Lattuada Srl

Ashton Industrial

Atwood Sales Inc.

Blast Design Ltd.

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

LATTUADA NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Matodi

MX Glass & Mirror

Salem Fabrication Supplies

FORKLIFT/HOOKLIFT SYSTEMS

Microcranes, Inc.

Woods Powr-Grip

GAS FILLING

ACM Machinery Ltd.

HHH Equipment Resources

Salem Fabrication Supplies

GLASS ASSEMBLY TABLES

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Ashton Industrial

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Casso-Solar Technologies

GLASS CUTTING

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Blast Design Ltd.

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

High Performance Glazing Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

MX Glass & Mirror

Salem Fabrication Supplies

GLASS FURNACES

Casso-Solar Technologies

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

GLASS HANDLING/ VACUUM CUPS/LIFTERS

Ashton Industrial

Atwood Sales Inc.

Famatec Canada

Glassline Corporation

Glaston America Inc.

HEAVYDRIVE Lifting Equipment Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Microcranes, Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Woods Powr-Grip

GLASS PROCESSING CHEMICALS

Arkema Inc.

Bakelite Synthetics

Hexion Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Magnus 1946 Chemicals Ltd.

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Westlake Epoxy Inc., a Westlake Company

GLASS WASHING MACHINES

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Adelio Lattuada Srl

Ashton Industrial

Atwood Sales Inc.

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Glaston America Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

LATTUADA NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

IG MANUFACTURING

Ashton Industrial

Central Valley Glass

Famatec Canada

Glasslam

Glaston America Inc.

GLITTERING INSULATION

GLASS INC.

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Robover

Salem Fabrication Supplies

INSTALLATION/CUTTING TOOLS/BLADES

ACM Machinery Ltd.

HHH Equipment Resources

Lothar’s Industrial Sales Ltd.

ND Graphics

Oz Machine USA

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SUPPLIERSBYCATEGORY

LAMINATING

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Casso-Solar Technologies

Glasslam

Glaston America Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Kuraray America, Inc

Lamitex Inc.

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

LASER ETCHING

Ashton Industrial

Blast Design Ltd.

MEASURING/TESTING

EDTM, Inc.

LiteSentry LLC

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

METAL FABRICATION

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Azon

ETG exterior technologies group

Canada Corp

INT Machinery Inc.

JSA Machinery

KEAR Fabrication

Lothar’s Industrial Sales Ltd.

Pro-Line Automation Systems, Ltd

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

METAL FORMING

ETG exterior technologies group

Canada Corp

Screen Center Sales

POLISHING

Adelio Lattuada Srl

Bottero Flat Glass Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

LATTUADA NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SANDBLASTING

MACHINES

Atwood Sales Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SAWS

ACM Machinery Ltd.

INT Machinery Inc.

JSA Machinery

Oz Machine USA

Pro-Line Automation Systems, Ltd

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SCREEN PRINTING MACHINES

Glassline Corporation

Matodi

Screen Center Sales

TEMPERING/BENDING OVENS

Casso-Solar Technologies

Glasstech, Inc.

Glaston America Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

TESTING EQUIPMENT

CAN-BEST Testing Laboratories

EDTM, Inc.

LiteSentry LLC

Screen Center Sales

TRUCKS/ TRANSPORTATION

CWP Industriel: International Export ready wood packaging cut to size, able to groove and certified

Swaving Welding

WATERJET CUTTING

Atwood Sales Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

Matodi

Salem Fabrication Supplies

WHEELS/DRILL BITS

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Atwood Sales Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

LATTUADA NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Matodi

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Turtools

Glass Products

ADVANCED THERMAL PERFORMANCE

Guardian Glass

BENT

Guardian Glass

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

SmartGlass Tech

Tiltco

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror

Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

BEVELLED/EDGED/ GROOVED

Accurate Glass Products

Glasslam

Imagic Glass Inc.

Laurier Architectural

SmartGlass Tech

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrévolution inc.

BIRD FRIENDLY

Guardian Glass

BULLET RESISTANT

ABP Building Elements

CURA Glass

Glasslam

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

SmartGlass Tech

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

Vitrévolution inc.

CERAMIC FRIT GLASS

Blackline Aluminum

Casso-Solar Technologies

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Goldray Glass

High Performance Glazing Inc.

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

Security Glass Products

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

CHANNEL GLASS

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

COATED

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

CURA Glass

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

Laurier Architectural

McGrory Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

DECORATIVE

Aribell Products Limited

Awards Canada

Blast Design Ltd.

Casso-Solar Technologies

CURA Glass

Everlast Group of Companies

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Glasslam

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

Imagic Glass Inc.

Kuraray America, Inc

Laurier Architectural

McGrory Glass Inc.

OmniDecor Glass Design

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SmartGlass Tech

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrum Glass Group

DIGITALLY PRINTED

Awards Canada

Goldray Glass

High Performance Glazing Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

Security Glass Products

SmartGlass Tech

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrum Glass Group

DYNAMIC GLASS

CWP Industriel: International Export ready wood packaging cut to size, able to groove and certified

Euroverre inc.

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

Guardian Glass

Smart Glass Country

Vitrum Glass Group

FLOAT

Accurate Glass Products

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

CURA Glass

Euroverre inc.

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Guardian Glass

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Security Glass Products

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror

Incorporated

Vitrévolution inc.

FUSED

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

SmartGlass Tech

Vitreous Glassworks

GLASS BLOCK

Euroverre inc.

GLITTERING INSULATION

GLASS INC.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vitreous Glassworks

HEAT RADIANT

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

HEAT RESISTANT

CURA Glass

Euroverre inc.

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

Laurier Architectural

McGrory Glass Inc.

Pilkington

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

LAMINATED

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

Casso-Solar Technologies

CURA Glass

Euroverre inc.

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Glasslam

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

IGP International Glass Products Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Kuraray America, Inc

Laurier Architectural

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum Doors Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SmartGlass Tech

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

LAMINATEDDECORATIVE

Aribell Products Limited

Casso-Solar Technologies

CURA Glass

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Glasslam

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Kuraray America, Inc

Laurier Architectural

McGrory Glass Inc.

SmartGlass Tech

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrum Glass Group

LOW-E

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Guardian Glass

MIRROR - FLAT

Accurate Glass Products

CURA Glass

Euroverre inc.

Guardian Glass

Imagic Glass Inc.

Laurier Architectural

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

MX Glass & Mirror

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

MIRROR - HEAT

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

Imagic Glass Inc.

OVERSIZED

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

CURA Glass

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Guardian Glass

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Pilkington

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrum Glass Group

PATTERN

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

CURA Glass

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

IGP International Glass Products Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

McGrory Glass Inc.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SmartGlass Tech

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Verrage Glass and Mirror

Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrum Glass Group

RADIATION SHIELDING

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

SCREENED/ETCHED/FRIT

CURA Glass

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

McGrory Glass Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Ultisol International

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrum Glass Group

SOLAR

Guardian Glass

Kuraray America, Inc

Security Glass Products

SPANDREL

All Weather Windows Glass

Blackline Aluminum

Casso-Solar Technologies

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

High Performance Glazing Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrum Glass Group

STAINED

Vitreous Glassworks

STRENGTHENED/ TEMPERED

Accurate Glass Products

All Weather Windows Glass

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

Blast Design Ltd.

Euroverre inc.

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

High Performance Glazing Inc.

ICESUN Vacuum Glass

IGP International Glass Products Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

MX Glass & Mirror

Security Glass Products

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrévolution inc.

Vitrum Glass Group

TRANSLUCENT GLAZING

Advanced Glazings Ltd.

Bravura Daylighting Specialists

Glasslam

Goldray Glass

Guardian Glass

Kuraray America, Inc

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrévolution inc.

WIRED

CURA Glass

Euroverre inc.

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

McGrory Glass Inc.

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Security Glass Products

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrum Glass Group

Glazing Materials

FILM, ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC

HHH Equipment Resources

IDH Sales Agency

ND Graphics

Protective Packaging

Salem Fabrication Supplies

FILM, DECORATIVE

American Renolit Corp

HHH Equipment Resources

IDH Sales Agency

Kuraray America, Inc

Protective Packaging

Salem Fabrication Supplies

FILM, EDGE RETENTION SYSTEMS

IDH Sales Agency

FILM, SAFETY/SECURITY

Accurate Glass Products

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

HHH Equipment Resources

IDH Sales Agency

Kuraray America, Inc

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

SUPPLIERSBYCATEGORY

FILM, SOLAR CONTROL

HHH Equipment Resources

IDH Sales Agency

Kuraray America, Inc

Salem Fabrication Supplies

FIRE RATED GLAZING

Fireprotect Chester Ltd.

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

McGrory Glass Inc.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

MIRROR BACKING, SAFETY

Accurate Glass Products

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

MULLIONS

Aribell Products Limited

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

MUNTINS

Aribell Products Limited

Industrial Sales Corporation

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SBMS inc.

PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEMS

Casso-Solar Technologies

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Ultisol International

PLASTIC SHEET

American Renolit Corp

Bravura Daylighting Specialists

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

POLYVINYL BUTYRAL INTERLAYER

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

Kuraray America, Inc

RADIATION SHIELDING

Euroverre inc.

Glass Technology Consultants llc

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

McGrory Glass Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Insulating Glass & Supplies

CORNER KEYS

Glasslam

Industrial Sales Corporation

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SBMS inc.

Technoform

DESICCANTS

Arkema Inc.

Glasslam

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

Industrial Sales Corporation

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SBMS inc.

IG UNITS

Ascend Trend Global Inc.

Central Valley Glass

Elton Manufacturing

Everlast Group of Companies

GLITTERING INSULATION

GLASS INC.

HHH Equipment Resources

ICESUN Vacuum Glass

IGP International Glass Products Inc.

Laurier Architectural

LiteZone Glass Inc.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

ODL Canada

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SIL Plastics

SmartGlass Tech

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Ultisol International

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

Vitrum Glass Group

PACKAGING/LABELLING

MATERIAL

Frank Lowe

Turtools

SPACE BARS/WARM EDGE

Collins-Toker

Glasslam

H.B. Fuller

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

High Performance Glazing Inc.

Industrial Sales Corporation

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SBMS inc.

Technoform

Tremco Construction Products Group

Metal Products

ALUMINUM BACKPANS

Extal Aluminum

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

ARCHITECTURAL METAL PANELS

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

Central Curtainwall System Inc

CWP Industriel: International Export ready wood packaging cut to size, able to groove and certified

Desa Glass

ETG exterior technologies group Canada Corp

Grant Metal Products Ltd.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

PAC-CLAD | Petersen SELECTTA

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

Ultisol International

BENT SHAPES

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

ETG exterior technologies group Canada Corp

Grant Metal Products Ltd.

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

SmartGlass Tech

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

CLADDING

Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.

ETG exterior technologies group Canada Corp

Extal Aluminum

Glasswall Systems

InKan Limited

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Microcranes, Inc.

PAC-CLAD | Petersen

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

CURTAINWALL SYSTEMS

ABP Building Elements

Advanced Glazings Ltd.

Alumicor

Aluminc Ltd.

BigfootDoor

Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.

Caldwell Manufacturing Company North America, LLC

Central Curtainwall System Inc

Commdoor Aluminum

Desa Glass

Everlast Group of Companies

Evolution Glass Inc.

Extal Aluminum

Glasswall Systems

IDH Sales Agency

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Microcranes, Inc.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

PAC-CLAD | Petersen

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SIL Plastics

Slide Clear Inc.

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

Standard Aluminum Products Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tiltco

Torque Aluminum Products Inc.

Trelleborg

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

ENTRANCES/ STOREFRONTS

C.R.Laurence Co., Inc

Commdoor Aluminum

Desa Glass

Everlast Group of Companies

Evolution Glass Inc.

IDH Sales Agency

InKan Limited

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Slide Clear Inc.

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

Standard Aluminum Products Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

TORMAX Canada Inc.

Torque Aluminum Products Inc.

Trelleborg

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

EXTERNAL SHADING SYSTEMS

Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.

Desa Glass

Glasswall Systems

Grant Metal Products Ltd.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Slide Clear Inc.

EXTRUSIONS/ PULTRUSIONS

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

Commdoor Aluminum

Desa Glass

Industrial Sales Corporation

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Ultisol International

FIRE RATED METAL PRODUCTS

Desa Glass

Euroverre inc.

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

FLASHING

Grant Metal Products Ltd.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

PAC-CLAD | Petersen

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

PREFORMED ALUMINUM WALL PANELS

Desa Glass

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

SLOPED GLAZING SYSTEMS/SKYLIGHTS

ABP Building Elements

Alumicor

Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.

Bravura Daylighting Specialists

Desa Glass

Evolution Glass Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Slide Clear Inc.

Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

STRUCTURAL GLAZING SYSTEMS

ABP Building Elements

Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.

Central Curtainwall System Inc

Desa Glass

Evolution Glass Inc.

Extal Aluminum

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Glasswall Systems

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Stella Custom Glass Hardware Inc.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Tiltco

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

VPL GLASS AND ALUMINUM

SUNSCREEN SYSTEMS

ABP Building Elements

Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.

Desa Glass

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

SIL Plastics

Slide Clear Inc.

Sealants

BUTYL

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

Glasslam

H.B. Fuller

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

HHH Equipment Resources

Industrial Sales Corporation

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SBMS inc.

Tremco Construction Products Group

GASKETS

CS2 Construction Sales Inc.

Fireprotect Chester Ltd.

Frank Lowe

Industrial Sales Corporation

Intertex Textiles Inc.

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Tremco Construction Products Group

Vicone High Peformance Rubber

HOT MELT

Glasslam

H.B. Fuller

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

Hexion Inc.

Industrial Sales Corporation

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

SBMS inc.

Tremco Construction Products Group

POLYSULPHIDE

Arkema Inc.

Glasslam

H.B. Fuller

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

Hexion Inc.

SBMS inc.

POLYURETHANE

Arkema Inc.

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

CS2 Construction Sales Inc.

Glasslam

H.B. Fuller

Hexion Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SBMS inc.

Tremco Construction Products Group

SILICONE

Accurate Glass Products

Arkema Inc.

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

CS2 Construction Sales Inc.

H.B. Fuller

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

HHH Equipment Resources

Industrial Sales Corporation

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Tremco Construction Products Group

Vicone High Peformance Rubber

TAPE/GLAZING

Accurate Glass Products

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

CS2 Construction Sales Inc.

Fireprotect Chester Ltd.

Frank Lowe

Glasslam

H.B. Fuller

HHH Equipment Resources

Industrial Sales Corporation

Intertex Textiles Inc.

Protective Packaging

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SIL Plastics

Tremco Construction Products Group

TAPE/MUNTIN MOUNTING

Aribell Products Limited

Distribution Pièces Expert

Frank Lowe

Protective Packaging

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SIL Plastics

Services

ANODIZING/PAINTING

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

Imagic Glass Inc.

ASSOCIATIONS

Fenestration and Glazing Industry

Alliance (FGIA)

FENESTRATION CANADA

IDH Sales Agency

BENDING, GLASS

Coastal Curved Glass

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrum Glass Group

BEVELLING, GLASS

Laurier Architectural

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

BUSINESS

COMMUNICATION/ MARKETING SERVICES

EDTM, Inc.

FENESTRATION REVIEW

GLASS CANADA

glasstec/Messe Duesseldorf (Canada)

Mountain Bluebird Media

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Screen Center Sales

DIAMOND WHEEL REDRESSING

Glassline Corporation

DIGITAL-BASED GLASS DECORATION

Awards Canada

Imagic Glass Inc.

Laurier Architectural

Vitrum Glass Group

DRILLING, GLASS

Accurate Glass Products

Euroverre inc.

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

Security Glass Products

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

Vitrum Glass Group

SUPPLIERSBYCATEGORY

EDGING, GLASS

Accurate Glass Products

Euroverre inc.

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

Laurier Architectural

Security Glass Products

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitrum Glass Group

FINISHING

Accurate Glass Products

American Renolit Corp

Caldwell Manufacturing Company North America, LLC

Imagic Glass Inc.

HEAT SOAKING

Blackline Aluminum

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

High Performance Glazing Inc.

Imagic Glass Inc.

InKan Limited

Laurier Architectural

Ultisol International

Vitrum Glass Group

LASER CUTTING

Awards Canada

MACHINERY REPAIR

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

JSA Machinery

Salem Fabrication Supplies

METAL BENDING/ STRETCHING

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

Swaving Welding

METAL CUTTING

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

JSA Machinery

Oz Machine USA

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

Swaving Welding

METAL PUNCHING

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING/ CONSULTING

D.Z.Y. Drafting & Design Services

Limited

Fishburn Sheridan & Associates Ltd.

Glassline Corporation

Gridline Drafting

MOGLEX Corporation

Pro-Active Fenestration Solutions Inc.

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

TND Elite

Ultisol International

Veridis Solutions Inc.

Vitreous Glassworks

WSP

ROLLFORMING

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Rimac Metal Curving Specialists

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

SANDBLASTING

Awards Canada

Blast Design Ltd.

Imagic Glass Inc.

MX Glass & Mirror

Tri-Temp Glass Inc.

Verrage Glass and Mirror Incorporated

Vitreous Glassworks

TESTING LABORATORIES/ SERVICES

CAN-BEST Testing Laboratories

EDTM, Inc.

Pro-Active Fenestration Solutions Inc.

Veridis Solutions Inc.

WSP

THERMAL IMAGING

CAN-BEST Testing Laboratories

EDTM, Inc.

Fishburn Sheridan & Associates Ltd.

Veridis Solutions Inc.

Vitreous Glassworks

WSP

Supplies

& Hardware

ABRASIVES

Bakelite Synthetics

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

Distribution Pièces Expert

HHH Equipment Resources

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Turtools

ADHESIVES

Arkema Inc.

Bakelite Synthetics

Distribution Pièces Expert

Fireprotect Chester Ltd.

Frank Lowe

Glasslam

Haseda Holding Ltd.(AKFIXNEDEX)

Hexion Inc.

HHH Equipment Resources

Industrial Sales Corporation

Lothar’s Industrial Sales Ltd.

ND Graphics

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

ARCHITECTURAL METAL PAINTS

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

COOLANTS/LUBRICANTS

ACM Machinery Ltd.

Arkema Inc.

Glassline Corporation

HHH Equipment Resources

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

CURTAINWALL ANCHORS/FASTENER SCREWS

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Spandrel Tech Ltd.

DECORATIVE GLASS SUPPLIES

Aribell Products Limited

Blast Design Ltd.

Kuraray America, Inc

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Vitreous Glassworks

DECORATIVE STRIP/ GRILLS/ACCENTS

Aribell Products Limited

ETCHING SUPPLIES

ND Graphics

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

GLASS CLEANING

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

HHH Equipment Resources

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Vitrévolution inc.

GLASS SHOWCASE

Accurate Glass Products

Distribution Pièces Expert

Kooiman Industries Limited

Obsidian Manufacturing Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

GLAZING TOOLS

C.R.Laurence Co., Inc

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

EDTM, Inc.

Glasslam

HHH Equipment Resources

Microcranes, Inc.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

INSULATION

Frank Lowe

Intertex Textiles Inc.

MIRROR HARDWARE

Accurate Glass Products

Distribution Pièces Expert

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Vitrévolution inc.

MIRROR MASTIC

Accurate Glass Products

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

HHH Equipment Resources

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

POLISHING COMPOUNDS

HHH Equipment Resources

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Salem Fabrication Supplies

Turtools

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

Glassline Corporation

Groves Incorporated

HHH Equipment Resources

Intertex Textiles Inc.

JSA Machinery

Microcranes, Inc.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Salem Fabrication Supplies

SEALANT/ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

CS2 Construction Sales Inc.

Glasslam

SETTING BLOCKS/SHIMS

Accurate Glass Products

Collins-Toker

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

CS2 Construction Sales Inc.

Distribution Pièces Expert

Frank Lowe

Grove Shims

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

SIL Plastics

SHELVING/TABLE CONNECTORS

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

STIFFENERS, STEEL

Grant Metal Products Ltd.

RPM Rollformed Metal Products

WEATHERSTRIPPING

AmesburyTruth

Aribell Products Limited

Collins-Toker

Construction Distribution & Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)

Elton Manufacturing

Frank Lowe

Industrial Sales Corporation

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Richelieu Glazing Supplies

Ultrafab Inc.

Windowland Construction Inc.

Window Profiles

ALUMINUM

ABP Building Elements

Aluminc Ltd.

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

BigfootDoor

Commdoor Aluminum

CWP Industriel: International

Export ready wood packaging cut to size, able to groove and certified

Desa Glass

Distribution Pièces Expert

Everlast Group of Companies

Fibertec Window & Door Group

IDH Sales Agency

Industrial Sales Corporation

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Screen Center Sales

Slide Clear Inc.

Standard Aluminum Products Inc.

Tiltco

Torque Aluminum Products Inc.

FIBERGLASS

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Industrial Sales Corporation

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Northerm Windows and Doors

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Screen Center Sales

PVC/VINYL

Distribution Pièces Expert

Everlast Group of Companies

Industrial Sales Corporation

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Northerm Windows and Doors

Orazen Extruded Polymers

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Screen Center Sales

WOOD

Aribell Products Limited

CWP Industriel: International Export ready wood packaging cut to size, able to groove and certified

Industrial Sales Corporation

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Screen Center Sales

Windowland Construction Inc.

Window Styles

DOUBLE-HUNG

ABP Building Elements

Alumicor

AmesburyTruth

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Caldwell Manufacturing Company

North America, LLC

Everlast Group of Companies

Industrial Sales Corporation

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

SIL Plastics

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Windowland Construction Inc.

DRIVE-THROUGH

Tiltco

EXTRUSTIONS

AmesburyTruth

Apex Aluminum Extrusions

Commdoor Aluminum

CWP Industriel: International

Export ready wood packaging cut to size, able to groove and certified

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Industrial Sales Corporation

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Trelleborg

FIRE RATED

Glassopolis Specialty Glass

IDH Sales Agency

NVOY Architectural Products Inc.

Ray-Bar Engineering Corp.

Technical Glass Products (Allegion Canada, Inc.)

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain

FIXED

ABP Building Elements

Alumicor

BigfootDoor

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Commdoor Aluminum

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Everlast Group of Companies

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Tiltco

Windowland Construction Inc.

HISTORIC RETROFIT

ABP Building Elements

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Screen Center Sales

Vitreous Glassworks

Windowland Construction Inc.

INJECTION MOLDING

Industrial Sales Corporation

SIL Plastics

INTEGRAL OPERABLE

LOUVERS

ABP Building Elements

Slide Clear Inc.

PROJECTED

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Caldwell Manufacturing Company North America, LLC

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Torque Aluminum Products Inc.

ROUND/SHAPED

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Everlast Group of Companies

Fibertec Window & Door Group

Les Portes Fullum Inc. - Fullum

Doors Inc.

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Screen Center Sales

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Tiltco

Windowland Construction Inc.

SLIDING

ABP Building Elements

Alumicor

AmesburyTruth

Bonnechere Valley Windows

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Everlast Group of Companies

Fibertec Window & Door Group

IDH Sales Agency

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Slide Clear Inc.

Strassburger Windows & Doors

SOLARIUMS

IDH Sales Agency

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Slide Clear Inc.

TILT-TURN

ABP Building Elements

AmesburyTruth

BigfootDoor

Bonnechere Valley Windows

IDH Sales Agency

Industrial Sales Corporation

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Roto North America

Slide Clear Inc.

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Tiltco

WINDOW CASEMENT

ABP Building Elements

Alumicor

AmesburyTruth

Blackline Aluminum

Bonnechere Valley Windows

Caldwell Manufacturing Company North America, LLC

Clera Windows + Doors Toronto

Commdoor Aluminum

DUXTON Windows & Doors

Everlast Group of Companies

Fibertec Window & Door Group

IDH Sales Agency

Industrial Sales Corporation

Inline Fiberglass Ltd

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Millcraft Systems Inc.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Roto North America

SIL Plastics

Slide Clear Inc.

Strassburger Windows & Doors

Tiltco

Windowland Construction Inc.

WINDOW HARDWARE

AmesburyTruth

Caldwell Manufacturing Company North America, LLC

Commdoor Aluminum

Distribution Pièces Expert

Grove Shims

IDH Sales Agency

Industrial Sales Corporation

John Evans’ Sons

Metro Aluminum Products Ltd.

Morgan’s Glass Co. Ltd.

Renko Rubber Canada Ltd.

Reynaers Aluminum Canada

Roto North America

SIL Plastics

Windowland Construction Inc.

by RICH PORAYKO

Rich Porayko is business development director for Fenestration Canada Commercial

Using social media to sell glass

Is the call-to-action dead? It depends on where and how you use it. Social media is an area where sharing a brain dump with zero expectations (“Here is an idea, do with it what you will”), also known as thought leadership, can have amazing results. People get engaged, share and discuss. The most successful posts provide value while often having almost nothing to do with selling a product. Whether it’s written text, a photo or a video, it is all storytelling. On social, asking for a sale often goes nowhere. That doesn’t mean social media can’t be used to sell. Far from it. But the social media hard sell is over. Creating the content is a different story. Simple does not mean easy. Influencer media creators like Keith Daubmann of MY Architectural Glass with almost 30,000 followers takes it to the next level. Daubmann, who posts an average of five times a day, understands the value of social media from writing, editing and producing original content to building a custom podcast studio.

“Never before in the history of marketing can one human being pick up a phone, record their goods and services and have the potential to reach millions of people,” says Daubmann. “There are so many examples where a consumer post will go viral overnight and the stores sell out of the product.”

The late Dale Carnegie discovered that, on average, people need to have eight to 10 touch points before they would build enough of a connection to purchase goods and services from a business or sales representative. “We track a lot of analytics and we know that social media has shortened our sales cycle,” says Daubmann. “If a customer visits our showroom and they’ve seen Jay or I on a social post, we have over a 90 percent collaboration rate the first or second touch after meeting them. That tells us that social media is taking care of those first seven and eight touches that Dale Carnegie talked about.”

There hasn’t been a single local builder or architect that MAG has had on their podcast that hasn’t worked with them immediately after they’ve posted them on social media.

THAT’S RICH

Daubmann says social media is more subtle. “The reason Dale Carnegie said eight to 10 touches was because you have to tell what kind of human being I am and whether or not you can trust me. You need to build a track record of reliability. Customers used to come into the showroom and request a quote. I had a customer today who came in with the plans and flat out asked if we would do their railing for them.”

Countless business books talk about building relationships. “Tell me a faster way for people to engage with me than social media,” says Daubmann. “And it costs me nothing. I still go to Chamber meetings because I enjoy human interaction but it’s a fart in the wind compared to social media.”

Daubmann explained that growing up he struggled with insecurity issues due to health reasons. “Business was always my outlet but I didn’t realize how much I love social media. I enjoy team building and watching a glass project come together, but I love knowing that it came from something that I created through social media.

“If I invite a builder onto a podcast, Jay and I will lob 15 questions,” says Daubmann. “Nothing about us, all about them, 100 percent empathy. We can build a massive amount of rapport in that hour because they are not looking at their phone and they are being honest because they are in front of a camera. We will quickly edit and send them a reel as a teaser. That triggers reciprocity almost immediately.” Daubmann shares that there hasn’t been a single local builder or architect that MAG has had on their podcast that hasn’t worked with them immediately after they’ve posted them on social media. “It’s the human dynamic of reciprocity,” says Daubmann. “They see themselves differently now that it’s edited and gone through social media. That’s how powerful the platform is.” •