Residential and Commercial Sessions to be Featured During FGIA Virtual Summer Summit

Two legal experts will cover the current landscape of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. Residential sessions will cover the trend of black vinyl in homes and certification for security screens. Commercial sessions will provide guidance on blast-resistant fenestration products and the site inspections process. Additionally, FGIA staff will give updates about code developments, legislation and regulations in the U.S. and Canada. Register now to take advantage of extended early bird pricing through June 9.

“When our members raise the issues that matter most to their day-to-day businesses, we listen,” said Florica Vlad, Events Manager at FGIA. “Their priorities shape our agenda, and we bring subject matter experts to deliver timely, practical insights that help them succeed. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge across commercial and residential sectors, along with the latest updates in building codes. Make sure to join us for the newest developments at the FGIA Virtual Summer Summit.”

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws

On Wednesday, legal counselors Rachel Bond and Sheila Millar (Keller & Heckman) will share the latest on EPD laws in states across the U.S., regulating disposal of certain materials used by manufacturers and others. State EPR laws like those in Oregon are facing legal challenges. Bond and Millar will discuss what that could mean for states that have modeled their EPR laws after Oregon’s, as well as what the current challenges to EPR and recycling laws may mean when it comes to future consideration or administration.

Residential Sessions | Vinyl Trends and Security Screen Certification

On Tuesday morning, listen to a panel discussion called, “Residential Trends: 25 Years of Black Vinyl – Evolution, Engineering and Performance.” Featured panelists include Kevin Seiling (VEKA), John Todd (Vision Extrusions), Jeff Franson (Quanex) and Jonathan Hovey (Sherwin-Williams). On Tuesday afternoon, join Jason Seals, FGIA Certification Services Manager, Fenestration, for a session called, “Powering Market Place Opportunity with New Security Screen Certification.”

Commercial Sessions | Blast-resistant Fenestration and Site Inspections

Also taking place Tuesday morning is a session called, “Blast-resistant Fenestration | What You Need to Know When Configuring Glazed Fenestration Products for Blast-resistant Applications,” led by presenter Lothar Erkens (Winco Window). That afternoon, David Vadocz (RDH) will lead an informative presentation on site inspections titled, “You Get What You Inspect, Not What You Expect: Preparing for Effective Site Inspections.”

Codes, Legislative and Regulatory Updates

On Tuesday, Kathy Krafka Harkema and Amy Roberts from FGIA will give a regulatory and legislative report about the U.S. and Canada, respectively. On Wednesday, the two will give a codes report, updating participants on the latest codes developments in both countries. Both sessions will provide participants with an in-depth look at several important factors affecting business in North America.

Event Registration

Significantly discounted registration options are available for FGIA members. Non-members may register up to two individuals for $1,600. Registration closes on June 19. View pricing options for complete details.

For more information about FGIA events, visit FGIAonline.org/events.