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September/October 2024

Product | Solution By Erdman Automation

FlexScreen worked with Erdman Automation Corp., the premier automation company in the window and door industry, to design and build an almost fully automated manufacturing line for FlexScreen.

Effectively Lead Multigenerational Teams

How to lead teams through reverse mentoring.

Going all in on in-house Manufacturing

The fenestration industry is taking control and reshaping automation by adopting in-source manufacturing to boost efficiency, grow customization and enhance resiliency.

A Window Into Higher Ed

Industry companies establish relationships with higher education at the local, national and global levels to advance the industry.

Continuous Improvement, Continuous Investment

Window and door companies should carefully consider warranty terms, performance expectations and the need for equipment or software optimization to protect their continuous improvement goals.

M&A Boom: Fenestration Heats Up

The expectation of lower interest rates as a positive driver of deal activity will accelerate M&A through the remainder of the year.

Optimize Decarbonization through Retrofit

How a focus on existing building stock can meet carbon reduction goals.

Elevating Efficiency: Solutions for Window Performance

High-altitude locations present unique challenges for maintaining energy efficiency in window systems, requiring advanced argon retention technologies to meet stringent energy codes.

The Future Is Here

A visit to the YKK AP Technologies Lab generates excitement about the potential of robotics in construction.

A Look at Luxury

How Stately Doors and Windows entered and continues to grow in the high-end luxury market.

Guide to the Updated ASTM E1300-24

The standard continues to play a critical role in determining glass thickness and type required to meet specified loads in building design.

Modern Muntins

Muntin grids and divided lites draw from history for modern times.

Crystal Pacific Windows Bring Sunshine to Seniors

Crystal's windows provide daylight and energy savings for new senior homes in California.