The OGMA works closely with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS). They have recently released a series of bulletins that should be of interest to everyone who runs a small business. Please take a few minutes to review and ensure you have these processes and precautions in place.
by Frank Fulton Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, June 2018 Issue The next advancement in glass could be upon us in the form of nanotechnology. Since the accidental invention of glass by Phoenician sailors 7,000 years ago, technological advances over the centuries have resulted in the development of broad sheet glass followed by crown […]
GORDON SOUTHWORTH: It is with sadness that we relay the news of Gord losing his battle with cancer in July, 2017. We only learned of this regrettable news recently. Gord participated in many OGMA events over the years and was a long time employee at Embury Company. DENIS LAVOIE: We regret to inform members of […]
After a lifetime of serving on the boards of the OGMA and prior to that the Metro Toronto Glass Association – and putting in a few terms as president – Ennio Rea decided it was finally time for a break and to move on to make room for some new blood. Ennio was the face […]
by Frank Fulton Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, April 2018 Issue Moribund Canadian Glass Association. The glass and contract glazing industry in Canada is a sizeable entity employing thousands and one would expect it to have a voice that represents our collective interests on a national basis. In the United States, the National Glass […]
The International Centre, Mississauga, ON The OGMA is once again working in partnership with Glass Canada magazine to bring you the Top Glass Conference & Exhibits show on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. This is a one-day, action-packed event that gives you the opportunity to catch up with everybody who’s anybody in the industry while attending […]
In Memory of Jim Shepherd With heavy hearts the family of Jim Shepherd announces the sudden passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandad on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the young age of 65. He is survived by his wife and best friend Marilyn, his devoted son Steven (Julie), his cherished daughter Lynne (Stu), and […]
CLA UPDATE The Ontario legislature held its third reading of Bill 142 – Construction Lien Amendment Act 2017 on Dec. 5. It was unanimously passed by a vote of 87 to zero and was granted royal assent on Dec. 12. Welcome new members! We’re ecstatic to welcome these great companies who joined us in 2017: […]
by Frank Fulton Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, February 2018 Issue Justice past due. You’re undoubtedly aware of what has been transpiring with the Construction Lien Act (CLA) in Ontario over the past four years through my updates, whining and rants on the subject. For those of you who are new, here’s a brief […]
by Frank Fulton Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, December 2017 Issue It’s estimated that a mind-boggling 25 million birds are killed in Canada every year due to collisions with glass in buildings. A National Geographic article estimates the number in Canada and the U.S. could be as high as 600 million bird deaths per […]