SMACNA Webinar – The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research

Attend this free webinar to learn about dozens of studies supporting the safety and performance of fiberglass insulation that could eliminate any lingering fears a contractor might have.

On Tuesday, June 27 at 2pm ET, SMACNA members can attend the free webinar, The Facts on Fiberglass: Understanding the Research. Presented by Bruce Ray, Associate General Counsel and Director of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs at SMACNA Premier Partner company Johns Manville, this presentation will cover how fiberglass insulation is one of the most tested consumer products on the market and how it stacks up against other comparative products in the industry.

SMACNA members who attend this free webinar will walk away with a greater understanding of the following:

  • The current state of the science regarding fiberglass as well as the conclusions of authoritative scientific bodies worldwide
  • Important new scientific journal publications concerning the health and safety of fiberglass and mineral wool
  • Recent data concerning the fire test performance of duct liner insulations

Registration for this webinar is now open.

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Bruce Ray

Meet the Webinar Presenter
Bruce Ray serves as Director of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs for Johns Manville in Denver, Colorado where he manages the company’s relationships with federal and state governments and represents JM at a variety of trade associations.

He originally joined Johns Manville as Environmental Counsel in 1990 and has held a variety of environmental, regulatory and business positions in the Johns Manville legal department. Ray also serves on the board of directors for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) in Boulder.


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