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September 13-15, 2005
G e o rg i a Wo r l d
C o n g re s s C e n t e r
Atlanta, GA
www.GlassBuildAmerica.com
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The Industry Event of 2005 |
Issue 1
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January 2005
GlassBuild America 2005—
New Fall Date!
See these companies appearing exclusively
at GlassBuild America in 2005!
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, will be permanently moving to the fall beginning in 2005. After in-depth
research and consultation with the industry, this landmark decision
was made in response to the
changing needs of the event.
Traditionally, the National
Glass Association (NGA) has
held its annual trade show in
the spring for over 50 years.
GlassBuild America will be
held September 13-15, 2005 in
Atlanta, GA.
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo is
pleased to announce the exclusive participation of the following companies in their 2005 show:
GlassBuild America is the only major U.S. trade show where
these companies will be exhibiting in 2005.
Denise Sheehan, NGA VP of
Industry Events, notes, “We
believe this is the best move for the entire industry. For attendees,
fall dates will mean lower airfare and better hotel rates—we will no
longer be sitting on
the peak spring
“Our original mission for GlassBuild
break season. And
America was to create a North American
for exhibitors, that
showcase for all types of glass, window,
means more attenand door products; we felt the fall was
dees will come to
the only time of year to effectively
see their products.
accommodate all of these diverse indusIt’s really a win-win
try segments.”
—Philip J. James for everyone.”
President & CEO
National Glass Association
• Billco Mfg., Inc.
• Bottero
• Bystronic, Inc.
• Carlson Wegoma, LLC
• Deceuninck North America
• Edgetech I.G., Inc.
• GED Integrated Systems
• Glasstech, Inc.
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Lisec Austria
“We are thrilled to
have these companies exclusively
committed to
GlassBuild America
in 2005,” states
Denise Sheehan,
NGA VP of
Industry Events.
• Pro-Line Automation
Systems, Ltd.
• Roto Frank of America, Inc.
• Salem Distributing Co.
• Sampson Automation Co., Inc.
• Sashlite, LLC
• Sturtz Machinery, Inc.
• Urban Machinery
• Vesuvius
“The exhibitors are so supportive of
the central showcase we have created
for all types of glass, window and door
products and machinery and the fact
that we are providing industry buyers
with just one show to attend. There is
no doubt that GlassBuild America is
the show to attend in 2005.”
—Denise Sheehan
VP of Industry Events
National Glass Association
The ONE and ONLY Show You
Need to Attend in 2005!
September 13-15, 2005
Atlanta, Georgia
Did You Know...
GlassBuild America is an all-encompassing event that brings together
the entire glass and fenestration
industries together in one venue.
➢ON THE SHOW FLOOR
See which industry leaders
have already signed-up for
exhibit space.
➢EDUCATING THE INDUSTRY
Learn about the latest technology and techniques from seminars designed just for you.
➢SPOTLIGHT ON ATLANTA
Plan your trip in advance—what
sites to see and activities to do.
ON THE SHOW FLOOR
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September 13-15, 2005 | Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA
2005 GlassBuild America Exhibitors (as of 12/15/04)
ABC Hardware, Inc.
Accurate Tool & Die
Action Bullet Resistant
ADCO Products
Aegis Tools International
AFG Glass
AGM Glass Machinery, Inc.
Albat + Wirsam North America
Allmetal, Inc.
Alumax Bath Enclosures
Alumet Manufacturing, Inc.
Alumicor Corp.
Aluminite
Aluro
American Architectural
Manufacturers Association
(AAMA)
American Equipment Finance
Ameri-Can Machinery, Ltd.
American Shower Door
Amesbury Group
Arcadia, Inc.
Armor USA, Inc.
Ashland Hardware Systems
Atwood Mobile Products /
Spec-Temp
AWT World Trade
Azon USA, Inc.
Bath Enclosure Manufacturers
Association (BEMA)
Beijing Trend
Berman Glass editions
Besten, Inc.
Billco Mfg., Inc.
Bottero Flat Glass
Boyd Aluminum
Bromer, Inc.
Bronze Craft Corp.
Bystronic, Inc.
C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
Caldwell Mfg. Co.
California Glass Association
Capital Tape Co.
Cargotec, Inc.
Carlson Wegoma, LLC
Casso-Solar Corp.
Ceradyne Inc. Thermal Materials
Division
CHMI
ClearShield Technologies, LLC
Cline Aluminum Doors, Inc.
CMS / Tecnometal
CNUD
Coastal Industries, Inc.
Combilift, Ltd.
Copper Sales. Inc.
Coral Industries
CPFilms
Craftsman Fabricated Glass, Ltd.
Cristacurva
Custom Window Co.
DAC Products, Inc.
Deceuninck North America
DECO Products Co.
DeMichele Group
DFI-Diamon - Fusion
International, Inc.
Dlubak Corp.
Door & Window Hardware Co.
Doralco, Inc.
Dorma Glas Inc.
Eagle Window & Door
EAM Mosca Corp.
Edgetech I.G., Inc.
EFCO Corp.
Efco Furnaces, Ltd.
Electronic Design to Market, Inc.
Elumatec USA, Inc.
EM + CS
Erdman Automation Corp.
Euro Industries, Inc.
Express Hardware
F. Barkow, Inc.
FDR Design, Inc.
Fein Power Tools, Inc.
Fenetech, Inc.
Frank Lowe Rubber &
Gasket Co., Inc.
Freidman Corp.
G.A.A.G.,LLC
Gardner Glass Products
Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
GDS Storefront Estimating
GED Integrated Systems
General Glass International Corp.
George Ford & Sons, Inc.
GIMAV
Glass Association of North
America (GANA)
Glass Doctor
Glass Magazine
Glass Unlimited of High Point
Glasskote USA
Glasslam N.G.I, Inc..
Glassline Corp.
Glassrobots, Oy
Glasstech, Inc.
Glazers Choice
Global Aluminum Products, Inc.
Grafco Profile Wrapping
Graham Architectural Products
Griffith Rubber Mills / Stanlock Div.
Grove Products, Inc.
Groves, Inc.
Gunther Mirror Mastics
H.B. Fuller Co.
HAECO
Hafele America Co.
Hager Companies
Halfen Anchoring Systems
Hegla Corp.
Helima Helvetion Int'l.
Hiawatha, Inc.
Hoskin & Muir, Inc./Cardinal
Shower Door
IMPACT
Industrial Glass Products
Insulating Glass Manufacturers
Alliance (IGMA)
InterEdge Technologies
International Extrusion Corp.
ITW Reddi-Pac
J & S Machine, Inc.
J.E. Berkowitz, L.P.
JLM Wholesale, Inc.
Joseph Machinery Co.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
L.B. Plastics, Inc.
Lamatek, Inc.
Leading Edge Distribution
Lihyann Industrial Co., Ltd.
Lisec Austria
LiteSentry Corp.
LT Industries, Inc.
Major Industries, Inc.
Mannix Architectural
Window Products
Mapes Industries
McKeegan Equipment & Supply Co.
Meltdown Glass Arts & Design, LLC
Midwest Wholesale Hardware
Mikron Industries
Mitsuboshi Diamond Int'l Co., Inc.
Morse Industries, Inc.
National Glass Association (NGA)
Nordson Corp.
Nudo Products, Inc.
Oldcastle Glass, Inc.
Omni Décor SPA
Omniglass Pultrusions
Optimum Window Mfg.
Painters & Allied Trades LMCI
Palmer Mirro-Mastics
Perfect Technology
Petersen Aluminum Corp.
PPG Industries, Inc
PRC-Desoto Int'l., Inc.
Precision Glass Bending Corp.
Preferred Engineering Products, Ltd.
Pro-Line Automation Systems, Ltd.
Protective Armored Systems
Quaker Window Products Co.
Quality Metalcrafts, Inc.
R. Lang Company
Ready Access
RegaLead, Ltd.
Rite Screen
Ronstan Tension Elements For
Architecture
Roto Frank of America, Inc.
Saint-Gobain Bayform
Salem Distributing Co.
Sampson Automation Co., Inc.
Sashlite, LLC / Sash Systems, LLC
Savio / American Douglas
Schlegel Systems, Inc.
Schodorf Truck Body
Schuco USA, L.P.
Select Products
Sertapak Group/R+W Metal
SGO
Sika Corp.
Soft Tech America, Inc.
Sommer & Maca Industries, Inc.
Southeastern Aluminum
Products, Inc.
Southern Aluminum Finishing Co.
Spectra Gases
Sprayway, Inc.
Standard Aluminum
Standard Bent Glass Corp.
Sturtz Machinery, Inc.
Sun Architectural Products, Inc.
Surface Specialties (UCB)
Tamglass, Ltd. OY
Tauringroup USA
TDCI, Inc.
Technical Glass Products, Inc.
Tecton Products
The Vistawall Group
The Wagner Cos.
Thermal Windows, Inc.
TRACO
Tremco Inc. Commercial
Sealants & Waterproof
Tremco Industrial Products Div.
TruSeal Technologies, Inc.
Truth Hardware
Tuff Temp
U.S. Horizon Mfg., Inc.
Ultra Hardware Products, LLC
Ultrafab, Inc.
Uniao Brasileira de Vidros
Uniglass Engineering OY
United States Aluminum Corp.
Universal Photonics, Inc.
Unruh Fab, Inc.
Urban Machinery
VDMA
VEKA, Inc.
Vesuvius
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain
Virginia Glass Products /
Virginia Mirror
Visteon Corp.
Wakefield Equipment
Walker Glass Co.,Ltd.
Wausau Window & Wall Systems
Werner Systems
Wikk Industries, Inc.
Window & Door magazine
Witte North America, Ltd
Wood's Powr-Grip Co, Inc.
Xing Fa Corp.
XYG Glass
YKK AP America, Inc.
Z. Bavelloni S.P.A..
Z. Bavelloni USA, Inc.
Zhongshan Deway / Jordan Glass
Zhongshan Fushan
Zircon Corp.
Plus many more! Watch for
updates in future issues or visit
www.GlassBuildAmerica.com
You won’t find a better
business opportunity
anywhere! To reserve
booth space, please
contact Jeffrey Smith,
Exhibit Sales Manager,
at 1-866-342-5642,
ext. 124, or e-mail
exhibit@GlassBuild.com.
EDUCATING THE INDUSTRY
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September 13-15, 2005 | Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA
Educational Opportunities Abound at GlassBuild America
Schedule-At-A-Glance
(Subject to change)
Monday, September 12
Exhibitor Registration Open
8am-4pm
(Tuesday, continued)
Live Educational Demonstrations
Time to be announced
“Architects of a Better Mind”
Presented by AAMA
9am-4pm
Opening Cocktail Reception
Location & Time to be announced
Tuesday, September 13
Registration Open
8am-4pm
Wednesday, September 14
Registration Open
8am-4pm
Seminars
9am-10:30am
Seminars
9am-10:30am
“Architects of a Better Mind”
Presented by AAMA
9am-12:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
10am-5pm
Thursday, September 15
Registration Open
8am-2pm
Seminars
9am-10:30am
Exhibit Hall Open
10am-4pm
Live Educational Demonstrations
Time to be announced
Live Educational Demonstrations
Time to be announced
Exhibit Hall Open
10am-5pm
Seminar Tracks
Committees representing leaders in the field have planned seminars for 4 distinct segments of the glass, window, and door
industries to ensure attendees will have a one-of-a kind learning experience at GlassBuild America. A complete listing of all
the seminar topics will be available in March 2005, please visit www.GlassBuildAmerica.com for updates.
Residential Window and Door
Retail Glass
Who should attend
Who should attend
Industry segments:
• Manufacturers of residential windows and/or doors
• Wholesalers/Distributors of residential windows and/or
doors
• Dealers/Retailers of residential windows and/or doors
Industry segments:
• Dealers/Retailers of glass and/or related products
• Wholesalers/Distributors of glass and/or related products
Commercial Glazing (Building Envelope)
Who should attend
Who should attend
Industry segments:
• Glazing Contractors
• Wholesalers/Distributors of glass and/or related products
• Dealers/Retailers of glass and/or related products
• Manufacturers/Fabricators of completed or assembled
products and/or systems for commerical glazing
• Architects
• Commercial Builders
Decorative/Specialty Glass
Industry segments:
• Manufacturers/Fabricators of decorative/specialty glass
• Wholesalers/Distributors of decorative/specialty glass
• Dealers/Retailers of decorative/specialty glass
• Architects
Did You Know...
Why Should You Attend GlassBuild America?
NGA is a registered provider with
the AIA/CES. AIA members can
receive Learning Units and Health
Safety Welfare (HSW) credits for
participating in designated seminars.
• Exhibits—see new products and technologies from around the world.
• Live product demonstrations—ask questions, try products yourself, and learn tips.
• Seminars and presentations—attend how-to technical seminars developed “by the industry, for the industry.”
• Network—meet in-person with industry suppliers and make new business and sales contacts.
SPOTLIGHT ON ATLANTA
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September 13-15, 2005 | Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Atlanta
GlassBuild America returns to the fascinating city of Atlanta.
Combining historic southern charm with leading-edge technology, attendees will find many exciting historical, cultural, shopping,
and dining attractions. Known as the “sports capital of the
world,” the city is host to some of the most successful and prestigious teams, facilities, and events in professional sports. It’s the
perfect destination for those who want to enjoy a festive nightlife
and cultural entertainment.
Don’t miss the industrys event—register early and save!
For more information, please contact us at 1-866-342-5642, ext.
300, e-mail: attend@GlassBuild.com, or visit
www.GlassBuildAmerica.com.
Start Planning Your Trip Today!
Show hours for GlassBuild America are listed below. Plan your
trip accordingly—GlassBuild America will have over 500,000
gross square feet of exhibit space and that’s a lot of ground to
cover! Plan to spend at least 2 days covering the show floor to
see all the exciting products and live demonstrations that
exhibitors have to offer.
Be sure to watch future issues of this magazine or visit
www.GlassBuildAmerica.com for a complete schedule of
events at GlassBuild America.
Show Hours:
Tuesday, September 13, 2005 ..........10am-5pm
Wednesday, September 14, 2005.....10am-5pm
Thursday, September 15, 2005........10am-4pm
Area highlights include:
• Centennial Olympic Park—Famous
from the 1996 Centennial Olympic
Games, this 21-acre park is located in
downtown Atlanta and features the
world’s largest fountain in tribute to the
Olympics.
• CNN Studio Tour—See up
close on how the news is
made with a tour of CNN’s
global headquarters.
• Jimmy Carter Presidential
Library—History buffs will
enjoy the walk back in time
and the treasures found in
the only Presidential
Library in the
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• Margaret Mitchell House & Museum—
This museum illuminates the making of the movie
“Gone With The Wind” and its legacy with
memorabilia from the Herb Bridges collection and
the doorway of Tara from the movie set.
• Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site—Tour the
birth home of Dr. King and the historic Ebenezer Church. See
films, exhibits, and gravesite.
• Thunder Road USA/Georgia Racing Hall of Fame—Racing
enthusiasts will enjoy the 44 acres of theaters and state-of-the-art
interactives dedicated to the people and history of motorsports.
• Underground Atlanta—Located in the heart of Atlanta, this
urban marketplace features 12 restaurants, over 100 shops,
entertainment venus, and street-cart merchants.
• World of Coca-Cola—Experience the magical history of the popular soft-drink. See exhibits on how a small soda stand grew into a
global conglomerate and taste samples of a variety of products.
• Zoo Atlanta—You don’t have to take a safari to distant lands to
hear the roar of wild beasts or the rumble of giant elephants. See
pandas, gorillas, giraffes, and many others in natural habitat.
For more information about Atlanta, visit www.atlanta.com or
www.atlanta.net.
GlassBuild America Partners:
Editorial Offices:
8200 Greensboro Dr.
Suite 302
McLean, VA 22102-3881
© 2005 National Glass Association.
All Rights Reserved.
For information on GlassBuild America,
visit www.GlassBuildAmerica.com or
contact 1-866-342-5642, ext. 300;
e-mail: attend@GlassBuild.com
or exhibit@GlassBuild.com.
About GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo
GlassBuild America is organized by the National Glass Association, in partnership with the Glass Association of North America, the American
Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Insulating Glass Manufacturers
Alliance and the Bath Enclosure Manufacturers Association.
It has been listed as one of the Top 200 largest U.S. tradeshows of 2003. The
annual listing is compiled by Tradeshow Week magazine. Ranked at position
# 167, GlassBuild America is one of only 16 tradeshows that made their
debut on the list. Additionally, GlassBuild America is ranked within the top
50% of shows for exhibit floor growth by net square feet and the overall
number of exhibiting companies.