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January 25, 2010Las Vegas—The International Builders’ Show, which concluded here last week, set the stage for a better year in 2010. As noted last week, a more upbeat mood prevailed as the event opened, with window and door industry exhibitors expressing more optimism for the year ahead, particularly on the remodeling and replacement side of the business. David Crowe, chief economist for the National... more »
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January 24, 2010Along with the many products on display last week in Las Vegas, I couldn't help but notice the number of signs in various displays exhorting attendees to "Follow us on Twitter." One manufacturer noted to me they were celebrating their first anniversary of "tweets." There was no shortage of Facebook mentions too. It's clear social media is being used by more... more »
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January 23, 2010Companies P-S Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies. Companies A-F Companies G-K Companies L-O Companies T-Z Pella Pella Corp. highlighted at IBS the fact that it has earned Forest Stewardship Council chain-of-custody certification from Scientific Certification Systems, which... more »
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January 23, 2010Companies L-O Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies. Companies A-F Companies G-K Companies P-S Companies T-Z Marvin The Ultimate Lift and Slide, available in pocket and stacked configurations, is available with up to eight panels in bi-parting configurations or four panels when... more »
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January 21, 2010A look at windows, doors and skylights, as well as components and accessories featured at the January eventCompanies A-F Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies. Companies G-K Companies L-O Companies P-S Companies T-Z Attention IBS Exhibitors: If you’d like to be included in WindowandDoor.com’s coverage, contact John Swanson at john@glass.org or 212/254-5899. ... more » -
January 21, 2010Companies T-Z Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies. Companies A-F Companies G-K Companies L-O Companies P-S Velux Introduced as part of a totally redesigned product line, the Velux deck-mounted product family has been designated The No Leak Skylight. The deck mounted skylights... more »
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January 21, 2010Companies G-K Products are presented by exhibitor, alphabetically. Follow the following links to see information from other companies. Companies A-F Companies L-O Companies P-S Companies T-Z Hurd Transcend wood replacement windows and patio doors offer homeowners a high-quality, economical alternative to vinyl and other window replacement options. Two products within the... more » -
January 20, 2010Las Vegas—The International Builders’ Show opened here yesterday, more compact than last year, but with attendees and exhibitors alike expressing much more optimism for an improved market in the coming year. An uptick in new product introductions from window and door manufacturers exhibiting at the show reinforced that optimistic spirit, suggesting more companies see the time is right... more » -
January 20, 2010"We're looking for 20 percent growth this year." That's what one window manufacturer told me yesterday as I made the rounds at the International Builders' Show. It was a refreshing change from the conversations I heard a year ago when a mood of doom and gloom was more prevalent. Now I've heard numerous reports, most specifically from those focused on the replacement window market... more »
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January 12, 2010There's still a transitional phase to go through, but with the new year, new criteria for Energy Star windows, doors and skylights quietly went into effect last week. A lot of companies, no doubt, have invested a lot of time and money into making sure their products could carry the new label. There's probably still work being done, too. For our poll question this week, I thought I'd see... more »