GEMS 2005 Underway in Columbus, Ohio

Glass Expo Midwest™ (GEMS) '05 started today in at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The show is a two-day event offering Auto and Flat Glass Industry seminars, speakers and networking opportunities.

Such topics as Proper Auto Glass Installation, Utilizing Your Resources for Business Success, AGRSS Update, Fire -Rated Glazing and How to Make Money Installing Aluminum Storefront Door Hardware are just a few of the seminars the industry has to offer.

Onsite registration is available in front of Ballroom 4 & 5, until 7:00 p.m. today and tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration options are:

Full Registration (Includes admission to all seminars, workshops, demonstrations, trade show on both days, and welcoming cocktail party.) - $79.00

Daily Registration (Includes admission to all seminars, workshops, demonstrations and welcoming cocktail party on either Thursday or Friday.) - $59.00

Trade Show Only/Glass Retailer/Sponsoring Association Member (Includes admission into Glass Expo Midwest™ Only.) - $15.00

Trade Show Only/Supplier (Includes admission into Glass Expo Midwest™ Only.) - $59.00

Tomorrow's Schedule at a Glance
Friday, November 18, 2005

Registration
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Seminars and Workshops

Auto Glass
HOT HOT…The Latest Topics in the AGR Industry sponsored by GlassBYTEs.com
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Come learn how changes will affect you!

Estimating and Understanding the Cost of Doing Business
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speaker: Lyle Hill, president of MTH Industries in Chicago, Illinois.

Auto Glass Installation Demonstration
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
On the Show Floor

Architectural Glass
What's Next for the State of Contract Glazing Business?
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Moderated by Lyle Hill, president of MTH Industries in Chicago, Illinois.

Estimating and Understanding the Cost of Doing Business
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speaker: Lyle Hill, president of MTH Industries in Chicago, Illinois.

Proper Shower Door Installation
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Paul Daniels, vice president of sales for C. R. Laurence, Co., Inc. in Angeles, California.

Glass Expo Midwest™ '05
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Seminars and Workshops
Auto and Architectural Glass
Special Session for Ohio Glass Shops
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.