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March 2, 2010
President Obama released information yesterday about his widely-anticipated "Homestar" program, giving the window and door industry what could be another significant shot in the arm for sales products delivering energy efficient upgrades.
While all the details will come out in the next week or so with the official Senate bill, and further permutations are likely as legislation then...
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March 1, 2010
As the winter weather slowly gives way to spring, the weary window industry is indeed looking longingly at a new construction season in hopes of seeing a renewal of our markets. Homeowners are looking afresh at their windows, too–but as a means to finally open stuffy homes to balmy breezes and birdcalls after a season of winter captivity.
It is this time of year, as warmer weather...
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January 25, 2010
Las Vegas—The International Builders’ Show, which concluded here last week, set the stage for a better year in 2010. As noted last week, a more upbeat mood prevailed as the event opened, with window and door industry exhibitors expressing more optimism for the year ahead, particularly on the remodeling and replacement side of the business.
David Crowe, chief economist for the National...
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January 23, 2010
Companies P-S
Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies.
Companies A-F
Companies G-K
Companies L-O
Companies T-Z
Pella
Pella Corp. highlighted at IBS the fact that it has earned Forest Stewardship Council chain-of-custody certification from Scientific Certification Systems, which...
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January 21, 2010
Companies T-Z
Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies.
Companies A-F
Companies G-K
Companies L-O
Companies P-S
Velux
Introduced as part of a totally redesigned product line, the Velux deck-mounted product family has been designated The No Leak Skylight. The deck mounted skylights...
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January 20, 2010
Las Vegas—The International Builders’ Show opened here yesterday, more compact than last year, but with attendees and exhibitors alike expressing much more optimism for an improved market in the coming year. An uptick in new product introductions from window and door manufacturers exhibiting at the show reinforced that optimistic spirit, suggesting more companies see the time is right...
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January 20, 2010
"We're looking for 20 percent growth this year." That's what one window manufacturer told me yesterday as I made the rounds at the International Builders' Show. It was a refreshing change from the conversations I heard a year ago when a mood of doom and gloom was more prevalent.
Now I've heard numerous reports, most specifically from those focused on the replacement window market...
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January 11, 2010
Expectations for a better year boost expectations for Las Vegas event
With the housing market expected to begin a tepid recovery in 2010, exhibitors and attendees alike will be looking for signs of life when they gather for the International Builders’ Show. The National Association of Home Builders' annual show runs January 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Attendance itself will serve as a barometer. Last year’s event drew about 60,000 people,...
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January 10, 2010
Industry leaders see many challenges, but this may be the year we finally turn the corner
Everyone is cautious, but there are traces of optimism in the window and door market. While most industry representatives expect a challenging start to 2010, they are, generally speaking, anticipating a flattening out and perhaps a slight uptick in the back half of this year.
"While there are many indicators that the marketplace has hit bottom, market projections are for the recovery to be...
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January 1, 2010
Annual Window & Door survey finds manufacturers and dealers expect a better year ahead
The worst may be over. That's what most North American window and door manufacturers and dealers appear to be thinking, according to 2010 Industry Pulse, Window & Door’s exclusive annual survey of industry executives. The results suggest more companies foresee some sales gains this year, but any optimism remains cautious at best, with widespread expectations for...
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January 20, 2010Las Vegas—The International Builders’ Show opened here yesterday, more compact than last year, but with attendees and exhibitors alike expressing much more optimism for an improved market in the coming year. An uptick in new product introductions from window and door manufacturers exhibiting at the show reinforced that optimistic spirit, suggesting more companies see the time is right... more »