- Message from the OGMA President on Tariffs on Aluminum and Glass (3/27/2025) - It is with great frustration that I write this article. As the president of the Ontario Glass and Metal Association (OGMA) and a fellow industry member, I am with all of you in trying to navigate the economic trade war between Canada and the United States of America. The OGMA expresses deep concern over the […]
- OGMA Makes Donation to the Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario (2/25/2025) - In January 2025, Steven Ringler, the past president of OGMA, presented a $750 cheque to the Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario (FTI). This donation was made from the proceeds of the 2024 OGMA Fall Plant Tour at UL Solutions Canada. Thank you to all who attended the tour and made this donation possible. The FTI […]
- Sanders steps up as OGMA president (2/13/2025) - Blake Sanders, vice-president of finance at Spandreltech, has taken the helm as president of the Ontario Glass and Metal Association. He released the following message to membership: It is with great honour and excitement that I write to you as the new president of the Ontario Glass and Metal Association. I am truly looking forward […]
- Passing of Tony Caldarelli (6/20/2024) - Anthony Pasquale Caldarelli Obituary October 10, 1950 – June 16, 2024 The OGMA Board of Directors is sad to share that Tony Caldarelli passed away on June 16, 2024, in his 73rd year, at home surrounded by his family. Tony was beloved husband, soulmate, and best friend to Christine for 43 years and a proud and loving […]
- Passing of Larry (Lawrence) Harding (8/15/2023) - The OGMA Board of Directors is sad to share the news that Larry Harding, founder of Harding Glass and Mirror, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the age of 93. Larry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Frances Harding (nee Borisenko). Larry was a loving father to Ruth, Cliff (Lisa), […]
- Ontario Glass & Metal Association is pleased to partner with Top Glass Conference & Exhibits (3/1/2023) - The Ontario Glass & Metal Association invites its members to attend Top Glass Conference & Exhibits 2023 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on April 19, 2023. It’s one of the few larger trade events in Canada for the architectural glass and metal industry, and OGMA is an official partner with it. Members of […]
- CSC Building Expo 2023 – Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (2/15/2023) - The Ontario Glass & Metal Association invites its members to attend CSC Building Expo, Canada’s longest-running technical trade show for architects, designers, developers, engineers, facility managers, specification writers, and construction professionals. Hosted by the Construction Specifications Canada Toronto Chapter, the show takes place from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, on March […]
- Member Bulletin – January 2023 (1/25/2023) - 2023 OGMA Membership Renewal Campaign The 2023 OGMA Membership Renewal Campaign is underway. Your membership package will be arriving by mail soon. The membership renewal form contains your company’s contact details to be reviewed. Please be sure to return the form to us and, if corrections are required, make note of them on the form. You can […]
- Wes Sanders recognized for a lifetime of contributions (8/1/2022) - The Ontario Glass and Metal Association gathered for its first golf tournament since the start of the pandemic on June 2 at Piper’s Heath Golf Course in Milton, Ont. About 100 golfers took part on a day that alternated between cool and warm but never broke out into rain. The dinner afterward featured the usual […]
- Passing of Frederick Joseph (Fred) Fulton (5/24/2022) - It is with sadness that we bring the news of the passing of Fred Fulton Sr. Fred left us at the age of 90 on May 16, 2022. Frank was one of the pioneers in the glass business. He was a co-founder of Sealite Glass Ltd., with Joe Shapiro in the late 1950s, one of […]
