Crystal Achievement Awards 2011
September 1, 2011
SPECIAL FEATURES | Design & Performance, Sales & Marketing, Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques, Aesthetics & Style
SPECIAL FEATURES | Design & Performance, Sales & Marketing, Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques, Aesthetics & Style
Window & Door has announced its 2011 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
“This year's Crystal Achievement Award winners reflect the strength and resilience of our industry,” says John Swanson, editor/associate publisher. “Window and door manufacturers and industry suppliers continue to make impressive strides in technologies that increase energy efficiency and durability, as well as provide more design options.”
“We received nearly 100 nominations for our 2011 awards,” says Nicole Harris, Window & Door publisher. “The market may not be back where it once was, but that’s near the same level we saw when window and door sales were at their peak. That tells me the industry is poised for growth.”
“The companies that continued to innovate during these difficult times deserve our gratitude,” states David Steele of The Window Gallery in Augusta, Ga. “The spirit that drives innovation and progress is, without doubt, alive and well throughout the fenestration industry.” A member of the Window & Door Dealers Alliance advisory committee and a first-time judge, Steele adds, “The innovations brought forward for our consideration in 2011 will lower costs, add value and improve the quality of life for end-users, our employees and our planet.”
Featured in our September issue, Crystal Achievement Awards are being presented to the following companies:
TECHNOLOGY
Most Innovative Window
Large Manufacturer | Small/Medium Manufacturer |
Most Innovative Door
Large Manufacturer | Small/Medium Manufacturer (Tie) The Nantucket Collection |
Most Innovative Component
Window | Door |
Glass/Glazing Component |
Unique Innovation
| Implementation of QR Codes Seaway Manufacturing Corp. |
MANUFACTURING
Most Innovative Plant
| MasterGrain/Weber Manufacturing Technologies |
Most Innovative Machine
Frame/Sash Fabrication | IG Production/Glazing |
MARKETING
Most Innovative Marketing Progam
| Large Manufacturer No-Leak Skylight Introduction Velux USA | Small/Medium Manufacturer |
| Industry Supplier Project Nexus Launch Quanex Building Products |
Best Product Literature
Large Manufacturer | Small/Medium Manufacturer |
| Industry Supplier Sentry Multipoint Hardware System Brochure Truth Hardware |
Best Industry Website
Large Manufacturer | Small/Medium Manufacturer |
Industry Supplier |
Special Thanks to the Judges and informaton on how are winners are selected.
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Window & Door would also like to express its sincere appreciation to General Glass International for producing the award plaques for our winners, as well as C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. for providing mounting hardware