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Industry Advocacy. OGMA continues to advocate strongly for Ontario-based glass manufacturers in public infrastructure projects. President Blake Sanders recently sent letters to Premier Doug Ford and Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma urging the province to prioritize local companies in the bidding process for the Ottawa Hospital’s New Campus Development. This follows earlier correspondence expressing concern over the Trillium Mississauga Hospital contract being awarded to U.S.-based Permasteelisa/Benson. These efforts reflect OGMA’s commitment to fair procurement practices that support Ontario jobs, manufacturing excellence, and long-term industry growth. With a meeting with the Premier pending, we’ll keep members informed as we push for greater transparency and local representation in future government contracts.
Golf Tournament. The OGMA Fall Golf Tournament was held on September 18, 2025, at the beautiful Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham, Ontario. We had a fantastic turnout for the tournament and, as always, the course staff did a fantastic job. The weather was perfect, which helped to highlight the beauty of the challenging course. As always, we’d like to express our appreciation for all our tournament sponsors who helped us to make the event a success, including our Trophy-Level Sponsor Yarlmetal Fabricators, and Birdie-Level Sponsors Alumicor, AGMCA, Bothwell-Accurate, Commdoor Aluminum, CS2 Construction Sales, Imagic Glass, Jamac Sales & Distribution, Spandreltech, Ten Plus Architectural Products, and Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions.
Fall Bursary Award Winner. At this year’s fall golf tournament, Matt Yorke was recognized as the recipient of the joint OGMA/AGMCA $1,000 Fall Bursary Award. Matt graduated at the top of his class from the Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario, earning an impressive 92.96% average—a true reflection of his dedication and skill. We extend our congratulations to Matt on being selected by his instructors as the Glazing Apprentice Honour Student for the Fall 2025 term.
Annual Fishing Derby. The 2025 OGMA Fishing Derby was set to take place back on Lake Ontario. Unfortunately, mother nature had other plans, and the event had to be cancelled due to rain, high winds, and rough waters. We’ll try again next year!
2025 Plant Tour. The 2025 OGMA plant tour will take place on November 13, 2025, at Rockwool in Milton, Ontario. Space for the tour is limited to the first 60 registrants. Visit ogma.ca/upcoming-events/ for tour details.
2026 Awards for Excellence. While fall has only just begun, it’s a great time to start identifying potential candidate projects for the 2026 OGMA Awards for Excellence. Although nominations won’t officially open until early January, we encourage members to begin considering current or recently completed projects that showcase outstanding achievement—particularly in the areas of design and execution. Taking the time now to reflect on your work can help ensure you’re ready to submit a strong nomination when the time comes. We look forward to celebrating the innovation and craftsmanship that define our industry.
Board of Directors. As we wrap up a busy 2025, we’d like to extend a sincere thank you to our Board of Directors and our administrator for their hard work and dedication. Their efforts have helped us continue to offer the educational and networking opportunities OGMA is known for. If you’re interested in getting more involved, we always welcome energetic industry participants to consider joining the Board. It’s a great way to contribute to the future of the glass and metal industry. Feel free to reach out to any current board member or email us at info@ogma.ca.
What’s next? We are in the process of making plans for an educational seminar in the coming months. We look forward to seeing everyone next year at CSC Building Expo in February and Top Glass Conference and Exhibits in April. We are also making plans for our next members’ meet-and-greet, which is a great networking opportunity that we encourage all our members to attend.
Keep an eye on your inbox and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for updates on events, advocacy efforts, and industry news. If you have suggestions for future seminars, networking opportunities, or plant tours—or if your company would like to host one—please reach out to info@ogma.ca. Visit ogma.ca for latest updates.
Originally published in Glass Canada Magazine, October 2025 Issue