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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...
more »
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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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March 25, 2010
Continued struggles and signs of optimism evident in this year’s rankings of North America’s largest residential window and door manufacturers
Times were still tough in 2009, but signs of life emerged within the industry last year. A look through Window & Door’s 2010 Top 100 Manufacturers provides ample evidence that companies continue to struggle in this economic environment. This year’s rankings, however, also feature some nuggets of good news that reinforce the view of many that the worst may be over.
Armaclad...
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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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October 1, 2009
Dealer finds customer satisfaction stems from setting homeowners' expectations
Plumb, Level & Square
Excellence in Installation
Custom Exteriors
Pleasantville, Calif.
Custom Exteriors has always used the best processes and materials for its installation, but the dealer has found that setting homeowners' expectations is an important part of the sale.
A good installation comes with good products, a well-trained team of installers and a management...
more »
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October 1, 2009
Window & Door Honors Excellence in the Middle
Window & Door, the leading magazine serving the window and door industry, has announced its 2009 Dealers of the Year award winners. This year’s program honored two companies as the top Overall Excellence winners. In addition, it recognized six Focused Excellence category winners—window and door retailers and distributors that stand out in the areas of marketing, installation...
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October 1, 2009
Retail professionalism makes for a lasting impression
A Showroom that Sells
Excellence in Retail
FAS Windows
Winter Park, Fla.
FAS Windows believes less is more when it comes to showroom displays. Too many products in a limited space takes away from a minimalist, upper-end feel.
In an economy where homeowners are skittish and looking for ways to get the most value for their purchases, a showroom does more than allow potential...
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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 »
March 25, 2010Continued struggles and signs of optimism evident in this year’s rankings of North America’s largest residential window and door manufacturersTimes were still tough in 2009, but signs of life emerged within the industry last year. A look through Window & Door’s 2010 Top 100 Manufacturers provides ample evidence that companies continue to struggle in this economic environment. This year’s rankings, however, also feature some nuggets of good news that reinforce the view of many that the worst may be over. Armaclad... more »
October 1, 2009Dealer finds customer satisfaction stems from setting homeowners' expectationsPlumb, Level & Square Excellence in Installation Custom Exteriors Pleasantville, Calif. Custom Exteriors has always used the best processes and materials for its installation, but the dealer has found that setting homeowners' expectations is an important part of the sale. A good installation comes with good products, a well-trained team of installers and a management... more »
October 1, 2009Window & Door Honors Excellence in the MiddleWindow & Door, the leading magazine serving the window and door industry, has announced its 2009 Dealers of the Year award winners. This year’s program honored two companies as the top Overall Excellence winners. In addition, it recognized six Focused Excellence category winners—window and door retailers and distributors that stand out in the areas of marketing, installation... more »
October 1, 2009Retail professionalism makes for a lasting impressionA Showroom that Sells Excellence in Retail FAS Windows Winter Park, Fla. FAS Windows believes less is more when it comes to showroom displays. Too many products in a limited space takes away from a minimalist, upper-end feel. In an economy where homeowners are skittish and looking for ways to get the most value for their purchases, a showroom does more than allow potential... more »