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The world’s leading organization on the engineering and manufacturing of insulating glass

PRESENTATIONS
Window Glazing for Durability (Residential)  posted May 2012
This video produced by IGMA looks at various aspects of the insulating glass unit.

An Introduction to Insulating Glass  posted August 2011
by A William Lingnell, PE, Lingnell Consulting Services / IGMA Technical Consultant
This slide deck from Bill Lingnell, longtime industry consultant and IGMA's Technical Consultant, looks at the basics of insulating glass, its history and much more.

Preventing Injuries During Flat Glass Handling  posted August 2011
by Mike Burk, Edgetech IG
This joint webinar by IGMA and the Glass Association of North America (GANA) looks at injuries and fatalities caused by mishandling of glass, or complacency when handling glass. Presented by Mike Burk of Edgetech IG, it also ponders ways to make the job site more safe.

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DOCUMENTS
Definition of a Gas-Filled Unit 
posted August 2012
This is the official definition from the former Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (SIGMA).

Definition of a Failed Unit  posted August 2012
This document contains the complete edition of newsletter from the former Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (SIGMA).

SIGMA-Grams (Complete)  posted August 2011
This document contains the complete edition of newsletter from the former Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (SIGMA).

Insulating Glass Manufacturing Guidelines: Important Considerations  posted August 2011
This
technical bulletin from IGMA looks at important guidelines to consider in the industry.

ENERGY STAR® for Windows, Doors, and Skylights Version 6.0 Product Specification Framework Document  posted October 2011
This is the new document from Energy Star®.

 

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Latest News

Posted 05.14.2013
IGMA 12th Annual Summer Conference Registration is Open
Registration for the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) 2013 Summer Conference is now open on the IGMA website. The program will focus on insulating glass quality and testing. The conference is scheduled for August 7-10, 2013 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel and Resort. IGMA events feature the top minds from the IG industry with many networking opportunities at interesting events such as the Strolling Culinary Tour and Tall Ship Dinner Cruise.
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Posted 10.10.2012
IGMA Launches 2013 Annual Conference Registration
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) today announced the opening of registration for its IGMA 2013 Annual Conference. This event has been scheduled to bring some winter warmth to attendees, occurring February 5-8, 2013 at the Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans in the heart of the French Quarter.
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