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Glass Cast: From the NGA is a quick hitting and timely podcast from the National Glass Association and its leading architectural glass publication, Glass Magazine. Glass Cast covers need-to-know topics vital to anyone in the glass industry—from business-first solutions to help owners build profits, to insights on market trends and challenges. The podcast is hosted by key voices from the NGA team and features interviews and presentations from glass industry leaders.

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May 22, 202627 min

Planning Your Exit: REAG CEO, Scott Mashuda on Why Glass Fabricators Can't Afford to Wait

Thank you REAG for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Scott Mashuda, founder and CEO of REAG, joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin to talk about the state of mergers and acquisitions in the glass fabrication industry. With more than two decades of experience helping lower middle market business owners navigate ownership transitions, Scott breaks down the market forces shaping M&A right now, why unsolicited offers deserve more than an emotional reaction, and what owners get wrong when they wait too long to plan their exit. He also explains why value isn't always about the dollar amount and shares one of the most important things a fabricator can do in the next 30 days to set themselves up for a successful transition. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Explore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door Magazine:NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Window + Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

May 14, 202618 min

AI Meets the Factory Floor: Josh Rudd on A+W Software's Vision for Smarter Glass Fabrication

Thank you A+W Software for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Josh Rudd, sales and marketing manager for A+W Software North America, joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger to break down what AI actually means for a glass fabrication business. Josh walks through how A+W's new AI order entry agent, Mira, reads inbound emails and purchase orders to eliminate manual data entry errors, explains what a true pull-system smart factory looks like in practice, and shares how A+W is using AI internally to accelerate coding and testing. He also looks further ahead at dynamic capacity planning, the potential for humanoid robots on the shop floor, and why GFAB is the right place for fabricators to connect and learn. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABSubscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door Magazine:NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Window + Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

May 4, 202632 min

From Yellow Notepads to Digital Threads: Cyncly's Don Busiek on the Future of Glass Ordering

Thank you Cyncly for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Don Busiek, strategic business and technology leader for Cyncly, joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger to break down Cyncly's recent acquisition of Smart Glazer and what it means for glass fabricators, installers and homeowners. Don explains the concept of a digital thread connecting every step from order entry to delivery, why manual data reentry is one of the most expensive hidden costs in glass fabrication, and how companies that embrace digital transformation will leapfrog the competition. He also shares early beta feedback from fabricators and makes the case for why GFAB is a must-attend event. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABSubscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door Magazine:NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Window + Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

April 27, 202617 min

Does This Make My Glass Look Flat? The Evolution of Glass Inspection with Nate Huffman of LiteSentry-Softsolution-Strainoptics | Glass Cast

Thank you LiteSentry-Softsolution-Strainoptics for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Nate Huffman of LiteSentry, Softsolution and Strainoptics joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger, to trace the evolution of glass inspection from manual zebra boards and handheld gauges to fully automated, real-time measurement systems. Nate explains what millidiopters are and why they matter, why the absence of customer complaints doesn't mean the absence of quality issues, and how inspection data is becoming both a process control tool and a competitive differentiator for fabricators. He also looks ahead to the future of smart furnaces and real-time feedback loops between inspection systems and tempering equipment. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABSubscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, Glass Magazine, and Window + Door Magazine:NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Window + Door Website: https://www.windowanddoor.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

April 22, 202626 min

Flow, Safety & ROI: The Future of Glass Fabrication, with IGE Founder Michael Spellman

Thank you IGE Glass Technologies for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABMichael Spellman, founder and CEO of IGE Glass, joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Director of Membership Sarah Neiswanger to discuss what the modern glass fabrication plant looks like and where it's headed. Drawing on more than 40 years of hands-on industry experience, Michael explains why he's shifted from chasing individual bottlenecks to thinking in systems, how smart automation naturally improves safety and flow, and why return on investment has to drive every equipment decision on the factory floor. He also shares IGE's legacy of bringing new technology to the industry and makes the case for why every fabricator should be at GFAB this June. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Explore more episodes of Glass Cast & NGA video content: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA, GlassBuild America, and Glass Magazine: NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/Glass Magazine Website: https://www.glassmagazine.com/Explore NGA & GlassBuild Socials:NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

April 14, 202620 min

BEC Rewind: What Glazing Contractors Need to Know from an Architect's Perspective

Listen in on a candid conversation about the forces reshaping architectural design—and what they mean for glazing contractors. From embodied carbon and thermal bridging to smart glass and supply chain resilience, architects are navigating intense performance pressures while clients demand transparency in every material decision. This standout session from the BEC Conference 2026 left attendees with an opportunity to ponder: the glazing contractors who step up as design partners early—not just executors—are the ones winning more complex, higher-value projects.

April 13, 202635 min

BEC Rewind: New Gen Leaders in the Spotlight | Highlights from BEC Conference 2026

The face of glass industry leadership is changing. The topic of business management transitions took center stage at BEC 2026, and this episode spotlights two sessions. First, Brin Glass President and CEO Priscilla Koeckeritz talked about tackling leadership change by focusing on people, culture, and the new ways of doing things. Then, hear a panel of new generation family business leaders talk through the experience of taking the reins at their family glazing businesses.Explore more from NGA: glass.org Explore more from Glass CastYouTube: @NationalGlassAssociationView below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

April 7, 202623 min

Smart Factories and the Future of Glass Fabrication, with founder of TSS Glass Machinery Sales Inc.

Thank you TSS Glass Machinery Sales Inc. for sponsoring this episode of Glass Cast!Learn more about GFAB & Register: https://www.glass.org/GFABCliff Green, president and founder of TSS Glass Machinery Sales Inc., joins NGA Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin to explore how smart factory technology is transforming glass fabrication. From automated cutting and sorting systems to real-time production tracking, Cliff draws on more than 35 years of hands-on industry experience to explain what a smart factory actually looks like, why the U.S. market is ready for it now, and how fabricators can start adopting these solutions, one process at a time. Recorded as part of the NGA Glass Fabricator (GFAB) Conference in Chicago, June 14–17.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast:@NationalGlassAssociationExplore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

March 16, 202615 min

Trends in Glass: Performance, Protection, Precision DECK: Barbara Haaksma, chief marketing officer, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

In this episode, Glass Cast’s Katy Devlin sits down with Barbara Haaksma, chief marketing officer of Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, parent of CRL, from the stage at BEC Conference, the Building Envelope Contractors Conference, in Louisville. They discuss Barbara’s history in glass, architecture and design, the key trends in glass, and what’s coming from OBE and CRL. This episode is sponsored by OBE and CRL.Follow Glass Cast on Spotify for more podcast episodes on the glass & glazing industry! Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast!Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information.NGA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/NGA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGlassAssociation/NGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalglassassociation/GlassBuild Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassbuildGlassBuild Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassbuildamerica/

January 28, 202638 min

Deep Dive into the 2026 BEC Conference | Glass Cast

Join Chief Content Officer Katy Devlin and NGA Consultant Max Perilstein for an insider's preview of the 2026 Building Envelope Contractors Conference (BEC Conference), heading to Louisville, Kentucky for the first time on March 1-3. Thanks to BEC Conference media sponsor Vitro Architectural Glass. Register for the conference at https://www.glass.org/bec-conference-2026 This episode unpacks the can't-miss programming designed to address the industry's biggest challenges: workforce development, market intelligence, and technology adoption. Discover keynote presentations from Joshua Johnson on accessing the second-chance workforce, Priscilla Koeckeritz on successful leadership transitions, and Sarah Martin from Dodge Construction Network delivering critical market insights. Learn about the New Gen Panel featuring emerging industry leaders, essential energy code updates, and the new tactical Tuesday sessions covering AI integration and pre-construction profits. Whether you're navigating succession planning at your family business, trying to understand where the market is headed, or looking to incorporate new technologies into your operations, this preview reveals why BEC Conference remains the premier spring conference for glass and glazing professionals. Plus, get the inside scoop on why Louisville is the perfect destination for this quick-hitting, networking-intensive event that brings together 600-700 industry professionals for two days of education and connection.Subscribe to NGA's YouTube Channel for more podcast episodes of Glass Cast and Window Cast.Explore more from NGA and GlassBuild America. NGA Website: https://www.glass.org/View below for NGA social medias, more content, and information. GlassBuild America Website: https://www.glassbuildamerica.com/GlassBuild America Channel: @GlassBuildAmericaListen or watch on Spotify!Window Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y7jqDM...Glass Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W7kyCY...Listen on Apple Podcasts!Window Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Glass Cast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...