IBS 2012 Snapshots
Highlights from the floor in Orlando
In additon to the following highlights, Window & Door's coverage also includes:
- A report overviewing the event
- In-depth continuing coverage of new introductions in doors, windows, components, equipment and services targeted at the window and door industry
Doors and Components
 | Therma-Tru featured an expanded range of privacy glasses for its entry doors. |
 | Glasscraft Door introduced its Artisan and Estate Collections of fiberglass doors incorporating unique finishing techniques to add a more realistic wood look. |
 | Plastpro featured several new glass designs, as well as a new door said to be the first fiberglass product to be rated for both impact and fire resistance. |
 | Masonite featured several new product lines, including its West End interior door collection, offering a contempory look. |
ODL attracted much attention with its Array doorlite. This video shows how the new contemporary offering can provide variable light and privacy levels. |
 | Solar Innovations highlighted its capabilities to product large folding door systems, as well as a variety of glass systems for residential projects. |
 | Weiland featured one of its large sliding glass door systems. |
 | Ply Gem introduced a new bi-parting door in its Mira premium clad line. |
Windows
 | An oversized corner window unit dominated a Kolbe & Kolbe display. |
 | Marvin showed a new window opening control device for its casement line in Orlando. |
 | While fewer window manufacturers exhibited at IBS, PGT led a strong contingent of Florida-based producers. |
Industry Suppliers
 | The Muhler Cos. featured its lightweight impact glass line, as well as its storm stud technology for adding protective cloth over windows. |
 | Making its U.S. show debut, Brio introduced its line of folding door hardware, as well as its screening system for oversized openings. |
 | Quanex Building Products, which showcased a variety of its window and door components in Orlando, previewed its new EnergyQuest vinyl window system designed to offer high performance at a competitive price than its recently introduced EnergyCore line. |
 | Bella Fleur featured a decorative glazing material incorporating grasses, reeds and other natural elements as a decorative alternative for windows, doors and many other applications. |
 | Schlage showcased its Nexia Home Intelligence System which allows its locks and other items to be monitored and controlled from computers and smart phones. |
 | Endura showed a new sill system designed to allow the visible metal portion of the sill to be installed after construction is completed. |
