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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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October 16, 2012
Window & Door honors excellence in the middle
Window & Door is pleased to announce its 2012 Dealers of the Year. Honored for Overall Excellence this year are A.W. Hastings from Connecticut and Power Home Remodeling Group from Pennsylvania.
The magazine has also recognized four Focused Excellence category winners—window and door retailers and distributors that stand out in the areas of marketing, customer...
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October 1, 2012
Universal Windows Direct connects with people "face-to-face"
Getting the Word Out
EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING
Universal Windows Direct
Oakwood Village, Ohio
Get the Universal Windows Direct team in front of some people and they will sell some windows and doors. A simple concept, perhaps, but one that has served founders William Barr and Mike Strmac for more than 10 years as they’ve grown their company year-over-year at...
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October 1, 2012
Stan Greer Millwork put community ahead of company in time of need
Giving Back
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Stan Greer Millwork
Hereford, Ariz.
In the summer of 2011 in Sierra Vista, Ariz., and the surrounding southern Arizona communities, it took a village to fight a fire. And it also took a long-standing window and door distributor business to support that village.
Stan Greer Millwork, a second-...
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October 1, 2012
A.W. Hastings carves out its role with innovative services
Overall Excellence
LEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL MARKET
A.W. Hastings & Co.
Enfield, Conn.
Throughout the window and door industry, there are a handful of companies that have truly defined their categories. In the case of this year’ Overall Excellence, Leadership Serving Professionals winner, A.W. Hastings & Co. is recognized...
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October 1, 2012
Newman Replacement Windows makes service “king” to stand apart
Going the Extra Mile
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
Newman Replacement Windows
Carlsbad, Calif.
Being British gives Duncan Newman and his wife, Natalie, an interesting take on the American Dream. The couple views the 1950s as the heyday of customer service and aims for that wholesome feel of Americana in every aspect of their Southern California window...
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October 1, 2012
Colorado dealer redefines its strategy in the face of diversity
A Showroom that Sells
EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL
SolarGlass Window & Door
Boulder, Colo.
When Gwenael Hagan bought SolarGlass Window & Door nearly six years ago, the Boulder, Colo.-based dealer was facing the bankruptcy of the aluminum-clad manufacturer that made up 70 percent of its sales and the start of a deep and prolonged economic...
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October 1, 2012
Investing in its people, Power Home Remodeling Group has its eye on the nationwide prize
Overall Excellence
LEADERSHIP IN THE HOMEOWNER MARKET
Power Home Remodeling Group
Chester, Pa.
Three years ago, Window & Door magazine recognized Power Windows & Siding with a Dealers of the Year award in the category of Leadership Serving Homeowners. At the time, the quickly-growing company had undergone a transformation of sorts, evaluating ways to get...
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July 17, 2012
Fiberglass is only part of the story at Therma-Tru
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Therma-Tru Corp. is probably known first and foremost for pioneering the fiberglass door. Fiberglass is only part of the story, however, according to Dave Randich.
“Right from the start, Therma-Tru was blessed with creative thinkers who were not afraid to develop and invest in new products,” says the current president of the Maumee, Ohio-...
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May 10, 2012
American Vision Windows sets sights on solar, garage doors and window coverings to thrive during the recession
American Vision Windows started selling windows, but the business has evolved in recent years, diversifying with the addition of a broad array of product lines. The expansion in product offerings, however, hasn’t changed the company’s focus—American Vision remains a home improvement company, working with owners to increase the energy efficiency and value of their homes....
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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 »
October 16, 2012Window & Door honors excellence in the middleWindow & Door is pleased to announce its 2012 Dealers of the Year. Honored for Overall Excellence this year are A.W. Hastings from Connecticut and Power Home Remodeling Group from Pennsylvania. The magazine has also recognized four Focused Excellence category winners—window and door retailers and distributors that stand out in the areas of marketing, customer... more »
October 1, 2012Universal Windows Direct connects with people "face-to-face"Getting the Word Out EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING Universal Windows Direct Oakwood Village, Ohio Get the Universal Windows Direct team in front of some people and they will sell some windows and doors. A simple concept, perhaps, but one that has served founders William Barr and Mike Strmac for more than 10 years as they’ve grown their company year-over-year at... more »
October 1, 2012Stan Greer Millwork put community ahead of company in time of needGiving Back EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE Stan Greer Millwork Hereford, Ariz. In the summer of 2011 in Sierra Vista, Ariz., and the surrounding southern Arizona communities, it took a village to fight a fire. And it also took a long-standing window and door distributor business to support that village. Stan Greer Millwork, a second-... more »
October 1, 2012A.W. Hastings carves out its role with innovative servicesOverall Excellence LEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL MARKET A.W. Hastings & Co. Enfield, Conn. Throughout the window and door industry, there are a handful of companies that have truly defined their categories. In the case of this year’ Overall Excellence, Leadership Serving Professionals winner, A.W. Hastings & Co. is recognized... more »
October 1, 2012Newman Replacement Windows makes service “king” to stand apartGoing the Extra Mile EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE Newman Replacement Windows Carlsbad, Calif. Being British gives Duncan Newman and his wife, Natalie, an interesting take on the American Dream. The couple views the 1950s as the heyday of customer service and aims for that wholesome feel of Americana in every aspect of their Southern California window... more »
October 1, 2012Colorado dealer redefines its strategy in the face of diversityA Showroom that Sells EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL SolarGlass Window & Door Boulder, Colo. When Gwenael Hagan bought SolarGlass Window & Door nearly six years ago, the Boulder, Colo.-based dealer was facing the bankruptcy of the aluminum-clad manufacturer that made up 70 percent of its sales and the start of a deep and prolonged economic... more »
July 17, 2012Fiberglass is only part of the story at Therma-TruCelebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Therma-Tru Corp. is probably known first and foremost for pioneering the fiberglass door. Fiberglass is only part of the story, however, according to Dave Randich. “Right from the start, Therma-Tru was blessed with creative thinkers who were not afraid to develop and invest in new products,” says the current president of the Maumee, Ohio-... more »