YKK AP America Inc. Returns as Gold Sponsor of 2016 Glazing Executives Forum

YKK AP America Inc., manufacturer of a complete line of aluminum entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, sunshades, and windows for use in commercial and institutional construction, located in Austell, Georgia, will serve as the Gold Sponsor for the 11th Annual Glazing Executives Forum.  Held in conjunction with GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, the forum will take place October 19, 2016.

"YKK AP America's ongoing commitment is a testament to the enduring value of the Glazing Executives Forum," said Jenni Chase, content director for the National Glass Association. "Building on 10 years of success, we are excited to debut a new twist on the event in Las Vegas that will allow for even more peer-to-peer discussion of best practices and industry issues.”

The Glazing Executives Forum is presented by the NGAWDDA for owners, presidents, CEOs and senior managers in the North American glazing and architectural glass industry. The day-long event provides industry professionals a unique venue for building enduring relationships and discussing common challenges. The forum features dynamic and informative speakers, peer-to-peer sharing and a networking reception.

Registration for the 2016 Glazing Executives Forum will open on May 9. More information on the event is available atwww.glassbuildamerica.com/glazing-executives-forum.html.

ABOUT GLASSBUILD AMERICA

Now in its 14th year, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo is the gathering place for the entire glass, window and door industries. Presented by the National Glass Association and the Window & Door Dealers Alliance along with show co-sponsors, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Glass Association of North America and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance, and in conjunction with industry’s leading publications – Glass Magazine and Window & Door – GlassBuild America is a comprehensive and united event. For more information, visitwww.GlassBuildAmerica.com.

In 2016, GlassBuild America is being held in October because of a date change by our marketing partner show, glasstec in Dusseldorf, Germany. glasstec, the largest glass industry trade fair in the world, was bumped out of its usual October timeframe into the September timeframe by an even larger plastics industry trade fair. This meant GlassBuild America had no choice but to shift to October for our 2016 event.

ABOUT NGAWDDA

Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association (NGA), www.glass.org, is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry, and represents the interests of glazing contractors, glass retailers, glass fabricators, primary glass manufacturers and architects. Its sister organization, the Window & Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA), www.wddalliance.org, represents the interests of retail, wholesale and installing dealers of new and replacement windows, doors, skylights and related building products. The NGAWDDA provides education and training programs and services for its member companies and keeps them informed through the Glass Magazine and Window & Door family of print and electronic publications.  The NGAWDDA also produces the industry’s largest annual trade show in the Americas, GlassBuild America, and hosts the Glazing Executives Forum and Window & Door Dealer Days, bringing together thousands of industry professionals to help them build more profitable businesses.