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August 15, 2008
Organizers optimistic following record-breaking event last year
Today’s market climate may prevent GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo from setting new records for size and attendance this year, but organizers remain optimistic. More than 400 exhibitors and 9,000 attendees are expected for this year’s show, scheduled for the Las Vegas Convention Center Oct. 6-8.
“We know window and door manufacturers are facing tough times...
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August 15, 2008
A new IGCC/IGMA program will be owned and sponsored by IGCC
Whistler, B.C.A.—A harmonized version of the certification programs from Insulating Glass Certification Council and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance is scheduled to be implemented January 1, 2009, reported John Kent, IGCC administrator, during the IGMA Summer Meeting, held here June 16-19. The event also featured the announcement of a new joint industry document on care and...
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August 15, 2008
WDMA’s new president also introduces himself and the organization's new management company
Lincolnshire, Ill.—Next generation glazing products and the continuing shift toward green building topped the agenda at the Window & Door Manufacturers Association Technical Conference held here in May. John Stoiber, WDMA’s new president, also used the event to introduce himself and discuss the expanded capabilities the organization will have under its new management company,...
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August 15, 2008
After first trip west last year, annual event returns to Baltimore in September
Although the remodeling business has not seen the dramatic declines experienced in new construction, window and door manufacturers and dealers serving this market are likely to be looking for signs of a rebound in this segment when the Remodeling Show opens in Baltimore in September. The event returns to familiar ground this year, moving back east after what many considered a successful...
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May 1, 2008
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May 1, 2008
World's biggest fenestration industry event suggests new technologies on the way
Nuremberg, Germany--With nearly all the halls of the NurnbergMesse filled with exhibitors and crowded aisles and stands, fensterbau/frontale enjoyed another record year. The world's biggest window and door industry trade fair continues to grow in both scope and scale as it attracted what appeared to be a more international audience once again, but also a broader range of products.
More than 30...
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April 1, 2008
Indian Wells, Calif.-Recognizing but not being deterred by the economic challenges that lie ahead in the coming year, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association jumped right into its 2008 game plan during its annual meeting, held here at the end of February. Attendance was down as some companies are scaling back travel budgets, but the contingent present was ready to roll up its sleeves...
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March 15, 2008
Attendance Down with Slumping Market, But Certainly Not Out
Orlando, Fla.—Green building may not be mainstream yet, but all the evidence at this year’s International Builders’ Show suggested it will be soon. Window and door manufacturers at the February event appeared to be ready to join the movement by pointing not only to energy efficiency, but also to such issues as environmental stewardship and sustainability in their displays.
Tough...
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June 13, 2007
Manufacturers highlight energy efficiency at West Coast show
San Francisco—If this year’s International Builders’ Show focused on aesthetics and differentiation, its West Coast counterpart, the PCBC: The Premier Building Show, took a different path. Exhibitors highlighted their products’ performance attributes front-and-center. The West Coast audience is arguably more performance-minded, particularly builders in California dealing...
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April 1, 2007
AAMA All About Education
Marco Island, FL—Educational efforts were the name of the game as the American Architectural Manufac-turers Association headed into a new year of doing business at its annual meeting, hosted in February in Marco Island, FL. The association elected new leaders at its 70th annual event and re-asserted its focus on educating key audiences about its certification programs.
Incoming...
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August 15, 2008Organizers optimistic following record-breaking event last yearToday’s market climate may prevent GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo from setting new records for size and attendance this year, but organizers remain optimistic. More than 400 exhibitors and 9,000 attendees are expected for this year’s show, scheduled for the Las Vegas Convention Center Oct. 6-8. “We know window and door manufacturers are facing tough times... more »
August 15, 2008After first trip west last year, annual event returns to Baltimore in SeptemberAlthough the remodeling business has not seen the dramatic declines experienced in new construction, window and door manufacturers and dealers serving this market are likely to be looking for signs of a rebound in this segment when the Remodeling Show opens in Baltimore in September. The event returns to familiar ground this year, moving back east after what many considered a successful... more »
May 1, 2008World's biggest fenestration industry event suggests new technologies on the wayNuremberg, Germany--With nearly all the halls of the NurnbergMesse filled with exhibitors and crowded aisles and stands, fensterbau/frontale enjoyed another record year. The world's biggest window and door industry trade fair continues to grow in both scope and scale as it attracted what appeared to be a more international audience once again, but also a broader range of products. More than 30... more »
March 15, 2008Attendance Down with Slumping Market, But Certainly Not OutOrlando, Fla.—Green building may not be mainstream yet, but all the evidence at this year’s International Builders’ Show suggested it will be soon. Window and door manufacturers at the February event appeared to be ready to join the movement by pointing not only to energy efficiency, but also to such issues as environmental stewardship and sustainability in their displays. Tough... more »
June 13, 2007Manufacturers highlight energy efficiency at West Coast showSan Francisco—If this year’s International Builders’ Show focused on aesthetics and differentiation, its West Coast counterpart, the PCBC: The Premier Building Show, took a different path. Exhibitors highlighted their products’ performance attributes front-and-center. The West Coast audience is arguably more performance-minded, particularly builders in California dealing... more »