The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the publication of a new Glass Technical Paper (GTP), FB78-25 Glass Nomenclature – Schema 1.
Written descriptions of glass can often lead to misunderstandings due to vague or varied interpretations of the terms used. Different regions of the country and the world use different terminology, measurement systems and structure when defining a glass makeup; terms can even change over time.
This new resource aims to standardize descriptive language for glass, providing clear and concise definitions of glass compositions that can be universally understood and ensuring glass descriptions are precise and accessible to facilitate communication and improve efficiency in the industry.
We’re excited to take this important step toward standardizing how glass makeups are represented,” says Task Group Chair, Michael Saroka of Goldray Glass. “Creating a clear, machine-readable format helps eliminate ambiguity and supports better communication across the industry. It’s essential that we, as a community, define how our products are meaningfully described, and I look forward to seeing future task groups continue advancing our industry’s digital transformation.”
NGA thanks the task group members who developed this resource for the industry.
Task Group Members
Michael Saroka, Goldray Glass – Chair
Julia Schimmelpenningh, Eastman | Saflex
Vaughn Schauss, Kuraray America
Robert Carlson, Tristar Glass
Jason Fisher, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Katrina Stafford, Administrative Management Systems
Kristin Best, Administrative Management Systems
Thomas Wojtowicz, Viracon
DJ Weil, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
Melissa Szotkowski, Linel
Michael Saroka, Goldray Glass – Chair
Julia Schimmelpenningh, Eastman | Saflex
Vaughn Schauss, Kuraray America
Robert Carlson, Tristar Glass
Jason Fisher, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Katrina Stafford, Administrative Management Systems
Kristin Best, Administrative Management Systems
Thomas Wojtowicz, Viracon
DJ Weil, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
Melissa Szotkowski, Linel
The new GTP can be downloaded in the NGA Store.
ABOUT NGA
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association (NGA), www.glass.org, combined with the Glass Association of North America (GANA) in 2018 to form the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry supply chain, including glazing contractors, full-service glass companies, glass fabricators, primary glass manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It is a technical powerhouse that brings some of the best minds to the table to create technical resources and promote and advocate for glass in buildings. NGA’s education and training resources—including MyGlassClass.com, MyGlassFAB, and Glazier Apprentice Curriculum—and its official publications Glass Magazine and Window + Door, keep the industry knowledgeable and well informed. NGA also produces the industry’s largest annual trade show in the Americas, GlassBuild America, and hosts these conferences: NGA Glass Conferences, Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference, Glazing Executives Forum, and GPAD (Glass Processing Automation Days). Contributions to The NGA Foundation support training the industry and educating consumers about the many ways glass and glazing contribute to a safe, healthy, sustainable, and inspiring built environment. Follow NGA on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association (NGA), www.glass.org, combined with the Glass Association of North America (GANA) in 2018 to form the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry supply chain, including glazing contractors, full-service glass companies, glass fabricators, primary glass manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It is a technical powerhouse that brings some of the best minds to the table to create technical resources and promote and advocate for glass in buildings. NGA’s education and training resources—including MyGlassClass.com, MyGlassFAB, and Glazier Apprentice Curriculum—and its official publications Glass Magazine and Window + Door, keep the industry knowledgeable and well informed. NGA also produces the industry’s largest annual trade show in the Americas, GlassBuild America, and hosts these conferences: NGA Glass Conferences, Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference, Glazing Executives Forum, and GPAD (Glass Processing Automation Days). Contributions to The NGA Foundation support training the industry and educating consumers about the many ways glass and glazing contribute to a safe, healthy, sustainable, and inspiring built environment. Follow NGA on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
