GlassBuild America 2011 Snapshots
A quick look at window and door industry offerings in Atlanta
In additon to the following highlights, Window & Door's coverage also includes:
- A report overviewing the event
- A Video Gallery with demonstrations of some of the products and equipment in Atlanta
- In-depth continuing coverage of new introductions in components, equipment, systems and services targeted at the window and door industry
All photos by Robb D. Cohen Photography
Vinyl Window & Door Components and Systems
 | Deceuninck featured its new Innergy composite reinforcements designed to provide increased structural strength without compromising thermal performance. |
 | Quanex Building Products featured numerous windows produced by customers using its Mikron vinyl and composite products, including EnergyCore insulated vinyl profiles. |
 | A new exhibitor, Hornschuch demonstrated a wide variety of woodgrains and finishes possible with its profile laminates.
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 | L.B. Plastics showcased a variety of its window and door systems. |
 | P.H. Tech featured its DoubleNature window finishing technology that offers both the look and feel of wood on the interior. |
 | Veka showcased the various finishes it now offers for its profiles. |
Software
 | Fenetech highlighted upgrades to its ERP system for window and door manufacturers, including several new iPad apps that can be used with the system. |
 | WTS Paradigm launched its new TouchQuote app for quoting and ordering on the iPad. |
Equipment
 | GED Integrated Systems introduced its new Automated Tri-Lite Assembly System for high-volume production of triple-lite IG units. |
 | Joseph Machine featured its SFMC multiprocessing machine in Atlanta. |
 | Stürtz featured its Linear Pro automated saw, as well as several other machines. |
 | Quanex Building Products demonstrated equipment for IG production assembly using Super Spacer, in addition to highlighting a variety of support services offered to Edgetech and Truseal customers. |
 | Rotox featured a specialized corner cleaning machine developed for the production of Sashlite vinyl sash. |
 | Erdman Automation demonstrated a new gas filling unit available for the sealant application table on its flexible spacer IG assembly line. |
 | Urban showed its twin-head corner cleaner, which features a moving head that automatically positions itself. |
 | Gas supplier Praxair featured in Atlanta the OptiGas system designed for precise krpton and argon filling of IG units. |
Hardware
 | Vision Products highlighted several window opening control devices at its booth. |
 | Ashland Hardware highlighted its Optima casement hardware system, as well as other products. |
 | Truth once again highlighted its Sentry multipoint hardware system for hinged patio doors, which was introduced last year. |
 | G-U Hardware featured a new line of multipoint locks for entry doors in its booth. |
 | Interlock featured its new Intuition sliding door lock, offering one-motion operation. |
Other Products
 | A new exhibitor at GlassBuild, Prodim showcased its devices for electronic measurment of windows and openings. |
 | EDTM showcased how its Window Profiler device can be used as a sales tool in the field. |
 | Another new exhibitor, Meshtec featured a variety of security screen products. |
