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GLASSBUILD AMERICA ANNOUNCES WINNERS

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NGA Marketing Dept.
1-866-DIAL NGA (342-5642), ext. 159
E-mail: marketing@GlassBuildAmerica.com

WASHINGTON, DC, March 6, 2003-The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to congratulate the five GlassBuild America registrants who have won the opportunity to meet baseball legend, Cal Ripken, Jr. on Wednesday, March 12. The winners are: Ed Goldberg, Utica Glass, NY; Christopher Knitter, Contract Glazing, HI; Heather Hek, Hek Glass, KY; Jeff Fryberger, Bucher Glass, AK; Terry Wilson, Congress Glass, WI.

To be held March 12-14, 2003 in Atlanta, GA, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo is jointly sponsored by the NGA, the Glass Association of North America (GANA), and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and is an all-encompassing event for the entire glass, window, and door industries. A complete schedule of events can be found at www.GlassBuild.com.

Based in McLean, VA, the National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association representing the entire flat glass industry. Founded in 1948, NGA offers certification, education, and training and serves the industry with the leading trade publications-Glass Magazine, Window & Door, and AutoGlass. NGA also hosts the annual National Auto Glass Conference & EXPO.

Based in Topeka, KS, the Glass Association of North America is made up of five divisions: Building Envelope Contractors, Distribution, Laminating, Mirror, and Tempering. GANA offers a wide variety of publications for the flat glass industry, including the Glazing Manual and Engineering Standards Manual. Additionally, GANA sponsors the annual Glass Week Conference and provides a series of educational seminars and programs.

Based in Schaumburg, IL, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the leading trade association for the North American fenestration industry in both residential and commercial markets. Focusing on both technical and marketing services, AAMA's activities include standards development, product certification, market research, and educational programs.