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FIT Show expands its international reach with the appointment of a new German representative to boost overseas exhibitor participation for its 2027 edition.
Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance updates its guidelines to help the industry better identify and assess visual obstructions in insulating glass unit cavity spaces.
The National Glass Association is pleased to welcome Robert Russel to the team as the new senior account executive, working within the sales department.
Organisers of FIT Show, the UK’s only dedicated fabricator and installer trade show, have reported strong sales momentum and growing international interest for its 2027 event (Birmingham NEC, May 18 - 20)
The Welsh Government has introduced the new Home Energy Model for u-value calculations for new build windows and doors – making the shift to triple-glazed units more likely.
Volunteers and staff head to Capitol Hill to champion glass
Glass and Glazing Federation strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Amy Hopton-Smith as Head of Commercial and Operations, reinforcing its focus on growth and member value.
The National Glass Association now offers the Tempering Technician Certificate training program via MyGlassFAB on MyGlassClass.com.
Glaston Corporation’s SVP People & Culture and member of the Executive Leadership Team, Riikka Laitasalo, has decided to leave the company to pursue new opportunities outside Glaston.
FGIA Board of Directors voted during the FGIA Annual Conference to name longtime member and leader Mark Hutchinson (INTIGRAL) an Honorary Member of the Association.
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The NGA Glass Fabricator Conference (GFAB™), is a brand-new three-day event June 14-17, 2026, with education and experiences designed especially for glass fabricators.
FGIA remembers Bill Anton, celebrating a life of leadership, dedication, and lasting influence.
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TurkishGlass, the umbrella organization representing the Turkish glass industry, participated in this year’s Façades Plus event in New York, further strengthening its position as a global solution partner in architectural glass.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated technical manual providing generic descriptions and test methods for insulating glass units (IGUs) utilizing box spacer constructions.
Elke Harreiß is handing over the baton to Heike Slotta for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and to Benedikt Weyerer for Chillventa. Both will be responsible for the strategic direction and conceptual development of their respective events going forward.
The passing of the gavel between the outgoing FGIA Chair of the Board, Rob Grommesh (Cardinal Glass Industries), and the incoming Chair, Mike Turner (YKK AP), took place during the 2026 Annual Conference.
Vitro Architectural Glass has announced the appointment of Lee Hudson as the new National Architectural Manager for the Southwest territory, covering California, Nevada and Hawaii.
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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been intensifying its efforts to champion high-quality apprenticeships and promote the glass and glazing industry as a credible, long-term career pathway.
Registration for the in-person Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Southeast Region Meeting in Tampa, FL is now open.