A National Auto Glass Specification (NAGS) rebalancing is scheduled to take place in January 2005, but before that happens, representatives of NAGS want to make sure the industry is well aware of what the rebalancing means and what to expect. Bud Oliver, representing Mitchell International and NAGS, will make a presentation at Glass Expo Midwest™ (GEMS) 2004 in Milwaukee, Wis. next week as part of the push to inform the industry about the upcoming change. The most popular seminar at Glass TEXpo 2004, held September 30-October 1, in Galveston, Oliver is expected to draw a large crowd at GEMS as well.

Glass Expo Midwest™ 2004 will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee Airport in Milwaukee, Wis., October 14-15, 2004. Show attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the informative Glass Expo Midwest glass show and seminars, while experiencing the vitality of Milwaukee.

Visit the glass show for the Midwest region at the Baton Rouge Hall, ground level Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 15. The tradeshow runs 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday.

The conference registration desk will be located at the entrance to the hall, and desk hours are Thursday, October 14th 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, October 15th 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the registration desk to pick up show information or if you have any questions.

Information sheets about F. Barkow's plant tour on Friday, October 15, 2004 are available from the show registrar by calling 540/720-5584 ext. 0. The tour celebrating the company's 125th anniversary departs from the hotel at 8:00 a.m. Be sure to sign up in advance.

If you would like to register for additional events or have any questions, please feel free to contact our show registrar at 540/720-5584 ext.0. We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee!