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About IGMA
The
world’s leading organization on the engineering and
manufacturing of insulating glass
IGMA was incorporated as a not-for profit organization
in the state of Illinois on October 2, 2000 as a result
of a merger between the Insulating Glass Manufacturers
Association of Canada (IGMAC) and the Sealed Insulating
Glass Manufacturers Association (SIGMA).
IGMA is an ISO 9000 registered organization and we offer
product certification for insulating glass units,
education to the industry, we develop technical
publications and guidelines for the manufacture of
insulating glass units and engage in leading edge
research to advance new technologies in the manufacture
of insulating glass units.
Our membership is comprised of certified Insulating
Glass Manufacturers, their suppliers and associates plus
window manufacturers, representatives from the
architectural community, energy efficiency lobbies, code
officials, and other parties interested in the design
and long-term performance of insulating glass units.
IGMA
Staff:
Margaret Webb, Executive Director
1500 Bank Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1H 1B8
Tel: 613-233-1510 / Fax: 613-482-9436
Allison Beck, Administrator
1500 Bank Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1H 1B8
Tel: 613-233-1510 / Fax: 613-482-9436
Michael Conner, Administrator
1500 Bank Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K1H 1B8
Tel: 613-233-1510 / Fax: 613-482-9436
Bill Lingnell, Technical Director
Lingnell Consulting Services
1270 Shore Court, Rockwall, TX 75087
Tel/Fax: 972-771-1600
Lisa Stegink, Legal Counsel
Chicago Law Partners LLC
333 West Wacker Drive, Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: 312-929-1966 / Fax: 312-929-1955
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Insulating Glass Manufacturers
Alliance is to lead in establishing and advancing
insulating glass manufacturing technologies and quality
process providing value to our industry and enhancing
member opportunities for growth and success.
Strategic Initiative Statements
To following key strategic initiatives are established
in support of our Mission:
1. Standards:
Establish and support harmonized standards for
insulating glass units nationally and internationally to
include:
a.
Working closely with other associations, standards’
bodies and governments to establish standards, support
standards, and promote the use of certified IG units and
b.
Establish other voluntary performance "standards"?
(ratings, recommendations, guidelines etc.)
2. Certification:
Work towards certification of all insulating glass
units used in commercial and residential applications in
North America.
3. Technology:
To provide educational seminars, technical
publications (manual, bulletins, reports) and industry
updates of insulating glass issues and future insulating
glass opportunities.
4. Communication:
Continually analyze the information needs of the
IGMA membership and the insulating glass industry.
Develop and implement plans to meet those needs. Develop
and maintain strategic alliances with other affiliated
organizations and groups.
5. Research:
Analyze current insulating glass manufacturing
technologies and undertake leading edge research to
improve current practices through the development of new
test methodologies and protocols.
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