Category Archives: Featured Article
IGMA Wraps up Annual Conference
The 2013 Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) Annual Conference came to a close today in New Orleans’ French Quarter. One of the many highlights from this year’s conference was a presentation yesterday by Chris Barry of Pilkington North America titled “How to Calculate Glass and Sealant Stress in Insulating Glass Units (IGUs).” Barry, who recently retired from Pilkington after 45 years in the industry, offered attendees several methods and observations for evaluating the stress loads … CONTINUE READING
IGMA Members Recognize Both Safety and Service
Day three of the 2013 Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) Annual Conference opened today with member recognition as well as a workplace safety presentation. Chris Barry of Pilkington, Roger Skluzacek of Viracon Inc. and Ray Wakefield of Trulite Industries were acknowledged for their many years of service to IGMA as the three retiring members attended their final IGMA conference. The morning also saw the recognition of David Cooper of Guardian Industries as he ends his … CONTINUE READING
Surface-Four Findings Discussed at IGMA Meeting
“Use of Fourth-Surface Coatings in a Cold Climate,” presented by Tim Clancy and Lisa Green of Guardian Industries, was one of the main topics of discussion today at the 2013 Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance Annual Conference in New Orleans. The presentation, which was based on a study Guardian conducted, noted that the main goal of the study was the investigation of “real-world implications of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) 500 condensation resistance (CR) number … CONTINUE READING
2013 IGMA Annual Conference Kicks Off in New Orleans
While much of the world’s collective sights were set on New Orleans Sunday for the Super Bowl, insulating glass manufacturers and their suppliers looked toward the Big Easy a day later, as the 2013 Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance’s (IGMA) annual conference began there today. The five-day event is being held at the Crown Plaza Astor in the French Quarter. Throughout the week, attendees will see multiple presentations on various aspects of the industry, as well … CONTINUE READING
Posted in Event News, Featured Article, News
Leave a comment
Wagner Presents Potential Solution for Global IG Standards
Dr. Werner Wagner of Sika Services AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, presented his findings on “European Gas Loss Testing and Related Benefits” at today’s sessions for the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) Annual Conference in New Orleans. Most notably in his presentation, Wagner posed the question of how to reach an international standard for insulating glass units (IGUs) as well as a potential, theoretical solution for a global standard. “By the end of the day … CONTINUE READING
GANA Insulating Division Reviews Subcommittee Edits; Re-Elects Thibault as Chair
The Glass Association of North America’s (GANA) Insulating Glass (IG) Division, responsible for the identification development, approval and implementation of technical IG projects, met yesterday afternoon during the organization’s Annual Conference at the Marriott Coronado Island Resort and Spa. GANA’s IG division gathered to tighten the contents of five subcommittees by clarifying key sections. One of the subcommittees that met was the Benefits of Using Low Thermally Conductive Gas in IGUs task group chaired by … CONTINUE READING
Discussions on Energy-Efficient Fenestration Highlight IGMA
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) held an open-panel seminar Wednesday called “Glass Performance for Energy-Efficient Fenestration.” The panel was moderated by Bill Lingnell, technical consultant for IGMA. Chris Barry, director of technical services for Pilkington NA, and Jeff Haberer, mechanical engineer for Cardinal IG, served as lead members in the discussion. The panel was held as part of IGMA’s Educational Seminar, held over the last two days at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino … CONTINUE READING
Helen Sanders Discusses the Benefits of Dynamic Glazing
Helen Sanders, vice president of technical business development for Sage Electrochromics Inc., provided a presentation titled “Dynamic Glazing Case Studies,” during which she explained not only the science behind electrochromic and thermochromic glazing, but also the practicality of the products. The presentation was given in Las Vegas as part of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) Educational Seminar. Sanders described dynamic glazings as “glazings that change their transmission properties in response to an external stimulus … CONTINUE READING
Posted in Featured Article
Leave a comment
Experts Discuss Risks Versus Rewards of ‘Surface 4 Low-E Coatings’
Window technology experts Jim Larsen, director of technology marketing for Cardinal Glass Industries, and Tracy Rogers, the director of industry relations and advanced technology for Quanex, provided commentary and perspective on “Surface 4 Low-E coatings,” pinpointing benefits and risks that might be associated with the technological advancement for window systems, during a recent industry meeting. According to Larsen, there is a thermal “performance gap” with double- and triple-pane window systems despite technological advancements, which he … CONTINUE READING
Posted in Event News, Featured Article, News
Leave a comment
Revamped IG Product Testing to be Discussed During IGMA Summer Conference
The insulating glass industry can expect a streamlined approach to certification product testing in the coming months. According to Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) executive director Margaret Webb, the organization’s annual Summer Technical Conference will focus on developing more stringent but shorter standardized testing for existing certification program participants to introduce new product lines to the market in a shorter time frame than current testing provides. “This group is addressing the backlog we have on … CONTINUE READING
Posted in Featured Article
Leave a comment