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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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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.
When a business with nearly 250 years of heritage chooses where to invest its time and voice, it’s never a decision taken lightly.
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.
Amid proposed reforms to the apprenticeship system, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has stepped up its engagement with government to safeguard the competence framework underpinning safe construction practices.
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.
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.
Vitro Architectural Glass has named Adam Webb as the new Mid-South National Architectural Manager, overseeing the North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky areas.
A great example of industry collaboration, Glass and Glazing Federation’s Industry Connect 2026 brought professionals together for insight, networking, and a shared vision for the future.
On 11 March, the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe convened for the association’s General Assembly, where members confirmed the leadership of Davide Cappellino (AGC Glass Europe) for another term.
GGF President Mike Butterick has issued a clear warning to the glass and glazing sector on the business-critical impact of regulation and the need to adapt fast to an era of unprecedented change.
The Facade Tectonics Institute is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, welcoming new board members and recognizing leadership transitions as the Institute continues to expand its global programs and initiatives.
A new report from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has revealed widespread compliance failures across manufacturers of heat soaked thermally toughened glass, raising serious questions for the glass and glazing supply chain.
The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) announces the appointment of Attila Arian as President.
Vitro Architectural Glass has appointed Chris Randisi as National Architectural Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region, strengthening its support for architects and building professionals across the East Coast.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has appointed Lauren Mawford as its Director, marking a significant step in the organisation’s continued evolution and long-term strategic development.
The GGF is urging policymakers to prioritise fabric improvements before low-carbon technologies in the race to Net Zero.
COOL-LITE® SKL 170 is a highly selective solar control coating, specifically designed for use embedded in laminated glass, in position 2, against the interlayer.
Saint-Gobain Glass UK is launching PLANITHERM® NEO, an advanced thermal insulation glass, designed to meet the evolving performance, aesthetic and sustainability requirements of the UK window and door market.
Enis Kökeş has been appointed Chief Procurement Officer at Şişecam, one of the world’s top five producers in its industries.
EuroShop returns to Düsseldorf from 22–26 February 2026, where Saint-Gobain Glass and Saint-Gobain Prime Glass Working will once again take center stage.
The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London has confirmed the appointments of two senior industry figures, reinforcing the livery company’s continued relevance to today’s glass manufacturing and wider glass sectors.
Vitro Architectural Glass has announced the appointment of Anthony Jensen as new Commercial Account Manager for the Northwest territory, covering the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and British Columbia areas.