PPFA

The Professional Picture Framers Association, or PPFA, is the internaltional trade association for the art and framing idustry.  Supporting a membership of more than 3,000 custom picture framers, art galleries, manufacturers and distributors, the association provides its members in North America and overseas with the most advanced educational workshops, business programs, and technical and marketing support designed to help cut costs and boost bottom-line profits.

The Grumble

This site hosts a collection of message forums that might be of interest to persons involved in the picture framing industry.

Guardian Industries

Guardian is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float glass and fabricated glass products. Gaurdian also manufactures and supplies the automotive industry with a variety of exterior products. They have become a significant player in the building materials distribution business, and have become of  the world's largest producers of mirrors.