www.ausglass2010.com.au

The AGGA's annual national conference provides Australia's largest forum for the glass industry to discuss research, developments and innovation, whilst networking with colleagues from around the country and the world.

This year's conference features:
• AusGlass 2010 Trade Show featuring local and overseas exhibitors
• an economic overview local and abroad by CBA Senior Economist, Michael Workman - see what lies ahead for your industry
• a Sustainable Windows Alliance outcomes workshop and presentation - are you ready for the future of glass?
• speakers from Nth America and Israel speaking on advances in laminates and printing & decorative screens - how is technology shaping the glass industry?
• and get an insider's perspective on the Beaconsfield Mines disaster - hear the story and meet the man who saved Todd and Brant using only explosives and courage.

Discounted registration for AGGA members, don't delay, register today at www.ausglass2010.com.au

Download the registration form.

Places are filling fast for IGMA's IGU Training Day, book today to advoid missing out.

This day is targeted to both your sales and manufacturing teams and will cover:
• Improving your IGU manufacturing process
• Why IGUs fail
• IGU components and their technical features
  Registration fee includes course material handbook, bus transfers to and from the training from the Four Seasons hotel (AGGA National Conference venue), plus all food and beverages throughout the course of the day.

Cost
$50 for IGMA members
$300 non IGMA members

Facilitated by by IGMA North America President Ray Wakefield, this is one session you and your personnel can't afford to miss.
Register today 

OUR LABELS SATISFY BOTH AS/NZS:2208 & AS:1288

Section 5 of AS1288 requires that ALL Safety Glass is legibly marked in accordance with AS/NZS:2208. There is a number of very strict requirements all of which are met by the AGGA Glass Label.

To meet the needs of members we now have 3 labels, one of which is shown here.

SO WHICH LABEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU? CLICK HERE to find out.

Affordable, efficient and functional glass analysis tools are now available at exclusively discounted prices for AGGA members.

Three products are available to purchase from www.gsrlasertools.com.au:

- glass thickness measurer $375 - save $50

- low-e coating detector $135 - save $26

- toughened glass indicator $245 - save $58

- glass analysis kit (all three tools) + kit box $699 - save $87 

All prices include express delivery, contact Roger Whennell at GSR Laser Tools on 08 9409 4058 or email at roger@gsrlasertools.com.au

An exciting opportunity exists for small- to medium-sized manufacturing enterprises to upskill existing workers in skills for sustainability, with funding support from the Australian Government’s Workforce Innovation Program.

Workers will receive nationally accredited training in selected units of competency that address sustainability skills needs.

Want to know more? Click here for further details and to download the registration form.

Between 12 May 2010 and 12 November 2010 (inclusive), the Australian Government will provide a $3,350 Apprentice Kickstart Extension to small or medium enterprises (ie. employers with less than 200 employees), including eligible Group Training Organisations who take on a young person aged 19 years and under into a traditional trade Australian Apprenticeship.

Learn more

Starting today small businesses will have a new vehicle to help them navigate the web to cut costs and capture new markets with the launch of the Winning Business Online project.

The Winning Business Online project is a partnership between BEC Australia, Pinstripe Media and the University of Western Sydney. The project is designed to equip small business owners with the skills to work the web and prepare them for the opportunities which will be created by the new National Broadband Network.

BEC Australia has received $700,000 from the Australian Government's Small Business Online program to deliver the project to businesses across Australia. 10 easy learning modules have been developed specifically to target operators who are not online, or those who are online and want to build their knowledge and ability.

Watch Sunrise's David Koch explain how the project will work for your busienss by clicking www.winningbusinessonline.com.au. To register your company's interest click here.

July
28-29 AGGA Meetings - MSC, IGMA, Presidents Forum,
         Executive Board, Melbourne VIC
30     GAAQ Glass & Glazing Industry Awards, QLD
31     GWAWA Awards Night, WA
         GGAV Conference, Healsville VIC

August
3     NSWGGA Executive Meeting, NSW
10   GWAWA Full Committee Meeting, WA
18   GAAQ AS1288 Accreditation Training Seminar 
19   GGAV Executive Meeting, VIC
25   IGMA Training Day, NSW
26-28   AusGlass 2010 - AGGA National Conference, Syd NSW

August edition out shortly, keep an eye in your post box...