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October 20, 2010
Dealer touts the labels that highlight its skills, experience
Getting the Word Out
Excellence in Marketing
Energy Secure Solutions
Brownsburg, Ind.
Steve Butner of Energy Secure Solutions doesn't believe in paid advertising. He's built his company based on his reputation and certifications, letting word-of-mouth marketing drive growth.
For a company being recognized for excellence in marketing, Energy Secure Solutions...
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October 20, 2010
The market changed, and FAS changed with it
LEADERSHIP IN THE HOMEOWNER MARKET
FAS Windows & Doors
Winter Park, Fla.
At first glance, one might wonder if someone forgot to inform the leadership at FAS Windows & Doors that there is, indeed, an economic downturn happening. Based in Winter Park, Fla., the company operates showrooms in the Orlando and Tampa markets, and just stretched this summer up to...
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October 20, 2010
At Home Again, the Experience Comes First
A Showroom that Sells
Excellence in Retail
Home Again by Hancock Lumber
South Portland, Maine
Hancock Lumber stepped out of its 160-year-old comfort zone to create a showroom experience focused on the smallest detail.
When Hancock Lumber decided to open a consumer-oriented showroom for the first time in its long history, there was no subtle dipping of the toe in...
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October 20, 2010
Tennessee dealer looks for ways to do good for others without worrying about impact on business
Giving Back
Excellence in Community Service
Hullco Exteriors
Chattanooga, Tenn.
When a member of the Hullco Exteriors family unexpectedly passed away, the team pulled together to complete a big project in his honor.
Like many family-owned and -operated businesses, Hullco Exterior’s 22 in-house employees and network of sub-contractors are like extended...
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October 20, 2010
General Millwork Supply sticks to values for its roadmap
LEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL MARKET
General Millwork Supply
San Marcos, Calif.
Core values are much more than a sign on a wall or a phrase on a Web site to Tom and Wendy Duran, owners of General Millwork Supply. The couple has run a small window and door company in Southern California for more than 20 years by staying inside the lines on the guiding principles of the company...
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October 1, 2010
Reaching a crossroads, the dealer took a different path
Out-of-the Box
Excellence in Innovative Thinking
Associated Building Supply
Oxnard, Calif.
The leadership at Associated Building Supply made business decisions proactively to position itself for future growth and come out ahead of the crowd crippled by the downturn.
Whether they wanted it or not, the economic downturn has given many window and door dealers extra...
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September 29, 2010
Last week, Jeld-Wen launched a new version of its Web site. According to a company press release, the company aimed to make it much more consumer friendly, using icons and pictures to make the window and door shopping experience much more appealing and streamlined.
"Today's online shoppers prefer pictures rather than words to learn about products," says Rob Jellesed, Jeld-Wen's director...
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September 8, 2010
A large portion of our discussions about the industry in the recent past have had an economic component to them, as the recession has made budgets tighter and staffs thinner. Belt-tightening has caused a big slowdown in home starts and in construction projects which has lowered the demand for building products. This downturn has been difficult for manufacturers, but at the same time been good...
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September 1, 2010
Honoring the industry's innovators in technology, manufacturing and marketing
Window & Door has announced its 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing.
"Ours is a resilient industry. Our 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners make that abundantly clear," says John...
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September 1, 2010
Started as an innovator, Thermal Industries' looks to stay ahead of the market
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Thermal Industries owes its success to "embracing new ideas, even if sometimes considered counter-culture," says David Rascoe, president. The Pittsburgh-based manufacturer, he states, has consistently launched products before the market even realized there was a need for them and, through its own intuition, became “green before...
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October 20, 2010Dealer touts the labels that highlight its skills, experienceGetting the Word Out Excellence in Marketing Energy Secure Solutions Brownsburg, Ind. Steve Butner of Energy Secure Solutions doesn't believe in paid advertising. He's built his company based on his reputation and certifications, letting word-of-mouth marketing drive growth. For a company being recognized for excellence in marketing, Energy Secure Solutions... more »
October 20, 2010At Home Again, the Experience Comes FirstA Showroom that Sells Excellence in Retail Home Again by Hancock Lumber South Portland, Maine Hancock Lumber stepped out of its 160-year-old comfort zone to create a showroom experience focused on the smallest detail. When Hancock Lumber decided to open a consumer-oriented showroom for the first time in its long history, there was no subtle dipping of the toe in... more »
October 20, 2010Tennessee dealer looks for ways to do good for others without worrying about impact on businessGiving Back Excellence in Community Service Hullco Exteriors Chattanooga, Tenn. When a member of the Hullco Exteriors family unexpectedly passed away, the team pulled together to complete a big project in his honor. Like many family-owned and -operated businesses, Hullco Exterior’s 22 in-house employees and network of sub-contractors are like extended... more »
October 20, 2010General Millwork Supply sticks to values for its roadmapLEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL MARKET General Millwork Supply San Marcos, Calif. Core values are much more than a sign on a wall or a phrase on a Web site to Tom and Wendy Duran, owners of General Millwork Supply. The couple has run a small window and door company in Southern California for more than 20 years by staying inside the lines on the guiding principles of the company... more »
October 1, 2010Reaching a crossroads, the dealer took a different pathOut-of-the Box Excellence in Innovative Thinking Associated Building Supply Oxnard, Calif. The leadership at Associated Building Supply made business decisions proactively to position itself for future growth and come out ahead of the crowd crippled by the downturn. Whether they wanted it or not, the economic downturn has given many window and door dealers extra... more »
September 1, 2010Honoring the industry's innovators in technology, manufacturing and marketingWindow & Door has announced its 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing. "Ours is a resilient industry. Our 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners make that abundantly clear," says John... more »
September 1, 2010Started as an innovator, Thermal Industries' looks to stay ahead of the marketCelebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Thermal Industries owes its success to "embracing new ideas, even if sometimes considered counter-culture," says David Rascoe, president. The Pittsburgh-based manufacturer, he states, has consistently launched products before the market even realized there was a need for them and, through its own intuition, became “green before... more »