PGC International's Presentation
at the SWRI Conference Draws Good Marks
The Protective Glazing Council (PGC) International gave a
formal presentation on the association and the protective glazing
industry at the recent Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration (SWR)
Institute
Fall Technical Meeting in Baltimore. Presenting the various
applications and technologies on behalf of the organization were PGC
International Vice President Scott Haddock of Glasslock, Inc., and Julie
Schimmelpenningh of Solutia Inc. The presentation, composed by the
PGC International Liaison Committee, offered a wide variety of solution
technologies and a snapshot of industry codes, standards and more.
"This presentation received some great feedback for
the organization," said Sara Neiswanger, Account Executive for PGC
International. "Several companies that requested membership
information immediately after the presentation, and many others are looking to PGC
International for more information on the industry."
While the presentation showcased hurricane, blast and
multi-threat solutions and studies, it also discussed potential
collaboration between PGC International and the SWR Institute. The benefits of
collaboration include:
- Networking with specialty contractors who often
sub installation of sealant, film, mechanical attachments, etc.
- Training and education opportunities (mock-up
test requirements, building codes, QC procedures, etc.) where
protective glazing is specified
"There is great crossover potential for SWR
Institute and PGC International members," explained Ellen Zerucha
of Tremco, Inc., current chair of the Liaison Committee. "In
speaking with a
member of SWRI's Board of Directors, he felt the
presentation went over well, and it related to his business.
Together, members of both organizations can provide great opportunities
for increased collaborative business."
The presentation to SWR Institute is available for download on
the Resources section of the PGC International website at
www.protectiveglazing.org/resources.
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