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June 5, 2013
New report sees demand building through 2015
A rebound in new home construction has helped residential window and door sales get back on the road to recovery, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. Prepared by Ducker Worldwide, the AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast now sees even bigger gains for residential...
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May 15, 2013
More product options propel systems beyond the warm-weather, million-dollar home market
Multi-panel sliding and folding doors that open up virtually the entire wall of a room to the outside are going more mainstream after years of being a product geared largely toward million-dollar homes. The drivers: more homeowner interest, an expansion of sales beyond warm-weather climates, and the entry into the market of large door and window manufacturers.
LaCantina Doors...
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May 1, 2013
Product development underway despite concerns about program requirements and implementation date
While window and door manufacturers move forward in their efforts to meet the Energy Star for Windows, Doors, and Skylights Version 6.0 criteria, significant concerns still surround the program’s proposed product requirements and an early 2014 implementation date.
Topping the list is the concern that the proposed U-factor for the Northern zone would drive the cost of Energy Star...
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March 13, 2013
Canada’s Durabuilt Windows & Doors marks 25th anniversary while positioning itself for the future
Durabuilt Windows & Doors is celebrating. This year marks the Edmonton, Alberta-based manufacturer’s 25th anniversary; the launch of a new logo and brand image; and a place on Canada’s Best Managed Companies list.
The reasons for that honor are many, but Joe Sunner, president, says Durabuilt’s success is rooted in “hard work, around-the-clock dedication and...
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February 27, 2013
Continued need for differentiation also driving manufacturer choices
Window hardware is evolving, with codes and market trends demanding higher performance. Window manufacturers are demanding more too, including components and systems that offer the flexibility to differentiate products in terms of performance, functionality and aesthetics.
Window sash are getting bigger and heavier, increasing demand for products like this heavy-duty hinge from Truth...
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January 26, 2013
Welcome to Window & Door's coontinuing coverage of the 2013 International Builders' Show. This section of our site provides an in-depth look at some of the windows, doors and skylights, as well as components and accessories showcased by industry exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 22-24, 2013.
Additional coverage includes:
A report overviewing the event
A...
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January 15, 2013
As the supply chain consolidates and customer loyalty wavers, manufacturers and dealers must adjust their business models
Four key trends are affecting building material distribution: consolidation, market saturation, shifting customer priorities and communication. Together, these drivers create competitive pressures that continue to intensify for manufacturers and dealers alike.
The Farnsworth Group, a market research firm specializing in the home improvement, construction and building supply...
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January 1, 2013
Opportunities exist for those that have prepared for upturn
The slow, but steady, easing of the economic vise that has gripped the country for more than six years is likely to create some opportunities for window and door companies this year—but only for those who are prepared to act and willing to work hard for growth, industry executives say.
“I think it’s going to be a rollercoaster year,” says Lee Shaw, vice president of sales...
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October 24, 2012
Provisions in the law will be impacting both large and small employers moving forward
After more than a year of negotiations and debate, President Obama signed the hotly-contested Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. Finding someone in the United States who has never heard of the act or does not have an opinion about it would be difficult. At this point, however, only portions of the PPACA have taken effect.
Other are still to come, with most coming into...
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August 15, 2012
Tablet technology expected to accelerate usage
Door and window makers and their dealer customers are increasingly embracing the philosophy that showing is better than telling. Visualization tools, including online systems that show various options on standard homes and more sophisticated software that enables product photos to be shown on photos of individual customer homes, are gaining momentum.
Entry door makers, with their many style,...
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May 15, 2013More product options propel systems beyond the warm-weather, million-dollar home marketMulti-panel sliding and folding doors that open up virtually the entire wall of a room to the outside are going more mainstream after years of being a product geared largely toward million-dollar homes. The drivers: more homeowner interest, an expansion of sales beyond warm-weather climates, and the entry into the market of large door and window manufacturers. LaCantina Doors... more »
May 1, 2013Product development underway despite concerns about program requirements and implementation dateWhile window and door manufacturers move forward in their efforts to meet the Energy Star for Windows, Doors, and Skylights Version 6.0 criteria, significant concerns still surround the program’s proposed product requirements and an early 2014 implementation date. Topping the list is the concern that the proposed U-factor for the Northern zone would drive the cost of Energy Star... more »
March 13, 2013Canada’s Durabuilt Windows & Doors marks 25th anniversary while positioning itself for the futureDurabuilt Windows & Doors is celebrating. This year marks the Edmonton, Alberta-based manufacturer’s 25th anniversary; the launch of a new logo and brand image; and a place on Canada’s Best Managed Companies list. The reasons for that honor are many, but Joe Sunner, president, says Durabuilt’s success is rooted in “hard work, around-the-clock dedication and... more »
January 26, 2013Welcome to Window & Door's coontinuing coverage of the 2013 International Builders' Show. This section of our site provides an in-depth look at some of the windows, doors and skylights, as well as components and accessories showcased by industry exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 22-24, 2013. Additional coverage includes: A report overviewing the event A... more »
October 24, 2012Provisions in the law will be impacting both large and small employers moving forwardAfter more than a year of negotiations and debate, President Obama signed the hotly-contested Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. Finding someone in the United States who has never heard of the act or does not have an opinion about it would be difficult. At this point, however, only portions of the PPACA have taken effect. Other are still to come, with most coming into... more »
August 15, 2012Tablet technology expected to accelerate usageDoor and window makers and their dealer customers are increasingly embracing the philosophy that showing is better than telling. Visualization tools, including online systems that show various options on standard homes and more sophisticated software that enables product photos to be shown on photos of individual customer homes, are gaining momentum. Entry door makers, with their many style,... more »