Glass Expo Northeast™
March 25 - 26, 2009
Hyatt Regency Long Island at Wind Watch Hotel & Golf Club
Long Island (Hauppauge), New York

Seminars & Workshops

Please note seminars are tentative and subject to change.

Auto Glass Track

Auto Glass Replacement Demonstration
A demonstration of a safe vehicle windshield installation. The speaker will discuss details about full versus partial cut-out methodologies, the importance of pre-inspection of the vehicle, proper safety precautions as well as moulding and windshield removal procedures used in the preparation in a vehicle.

HOT HOT HOT: Latest Topics in the AGRR Industry
It’s too early to predict what the hot topics in the AGRR business will be. We expect to discuss the changes in the industry, the latest in legislation popping up around the country and more . There’s never a dull moment in the AGRR business. Come learn how these changes will affect you!

General Business Track

IRS Secrets You Should Know
Learn to benefit from smart tax planning strategies to reduce chances of an IRS audit, red flags and ways to pay less in income taxes. In this seminar specifically geared to glass shops, discover a deductible benefit plan where money comes out tax-free even before retirement. Turn business succession, asset protection and estate plans into tax deductions. Reduce insurance costs and learn various tips and techniques you may need to utilize in your business to help make tax time less “taxing.”

The Globalization of the Glass Industry
This seminar will touch on the business issues in regards to global competition from China and other companies in the window and door arena. Learn the differentiation factors that are necessary to stay competitive in an ever expanding market.

Managing Millenials
Move over Boomers, the Millenials are coming through. A new wave of talented individuals is being unleashed into the working world and they come with a whole new set of parameters. Come learn what motivates a Millenial, how to utilize their strengths to benefit the company and how flexibility as a manager will be key to succeed with this new generation of workforce.

Architectural Track

Flat Glass Surface Corrosion: The Adverse Impact of Concrete Runoff and Hard Water Spots
(AIA CES available – 1 LU HSW FG004)
Water spots are a concern and consideration for any architect specifying a job or glazier wondering what went wrong. Come learn what causes the corrosion of the glass as well as methods to alleviate and avoid such eyesores and breakdowns.

Speaker: Paul Duffer of PPG Industries, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Low-E Coatings’ Roles in Energy-Efficient Glazing
(AIA CES available 1 LU HSW FG002)
In a time when energy prices are continually increasing, every opportunity to be more cost-efficient counts. Hear how you can utilize low-E coatings in your projects and pass along the additional value to your customers, making them happy with their final project, as well as with you, for incorporating this option.

Speaker: Chris Holmes of PPG Industries Inc. in Stevensville, Michigan.

How to Buy Glass and Other Goods – Better, Cheaper, Faster
A noted consultant who also sold flat glass to companies like yours for more than 20 years explains how to purchase high-quality glass at better rates and receive it faster than you’ve ever dreamed. Understanding and protecting yourself from price changes also will be discussed. You’ll learn how to buy smatter at every turn.

Speaker: Paul Bieber has 30 years in the glass industry, including nine years with C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., and 21 years as the executive vice president of Floral Glass in Hauppauge, N.Y. Bieber retired from Floral Glass in 2005.

Contract Glazier Update
The world of contract glazing is ever changing. In order to remain competitive in this dynamic environment you need to know what’s coming ahead and what is here now affecting your business. Come hear the latest updates provided by the NFRC and others and learn what they have to offer regarding your industry.

Check back for more detailed information and full seminar schedule.