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February 20, 2012
Spring conference will explore emerging trends in the window and door industry
The Fenestration Manufacturers Association will focus on sharing best practices with a series of roundtable discussions between suppliers, manufacturers and other industry experts at its upcoming spring conference, scheduled for April 23-25. The event, which will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel in Pensacola, Fla., will also look to provide insights on where the...
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February 16, 2012
The International Builders’ Show held in February was different this year in a number of ways. Perhaps the most obvious difference was its smaller size, with a number of big, traditional exhibitors—including window and door manufacturers—opting out for the year. Attendance seemed to be up, however, as the aisles seemed busier than previous years.
What was also noteworthy was the...
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February 15, 2012
About a year ago, we highlighted a Corning video entitled "A Day Made of Glass" and asked the question, Will You Sell Touchscreen Windows and Door? It turned out to be one of the most viewed pages of our website last year.
So when someone told me about another video, a demonstration of Samsung's Transparent Smart Window from the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show, I decided I had to...
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February 15, 2012
I’m a Facebook junkie—I’ll admit it. I even work a bit of Tweeting into my routine for work and some organizations in which I’m involved. But I’m far from a cutting-edge social networker. I see the value that social networking has brought to many companies, and it certainly has changed the way we communicate and interact as a society.
There are always new networks...
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February 10, 2012
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. ...
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February 8, 2012
A contemporary styel door and window in the Kolbe booth.
A walk through the aisles of the International Builders' Show yesterday before it opened suggests when new construction does comeback, it's likely to be feature more contemporary styling. From an industry perspective, it is most evident in doors.
Traditional six-panel designs had migrated to more Craftsman styles and...
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February 6, 2012
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association has set the agenda for its 2012 spring meeting and legislative conference, scheduled for March 5-7 in Washington, D.C. Keynote speakers at the event will be Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.).
The conference begins Monday, March 5, with WDMA's annual membership meeting, as well as committee sessions. The first day...
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February 1, 2012
Consumers will soon demand doors, window and hardware that communicate with and be controlled by smart home systems
A remarkable turning point in the fenestration industry was reached a few weeks ago. Rather than waiting for the upcoming International Builders’ Show, Pella Corp., Andersen Windows, Therma-Tru Doors, Lowe’s and Schlage introduced new Internet-enabled products a month earlier at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Many probably paid little notice to the importance of the...
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February 1, 2012
Suppliers see new emphasis on enhanced functionality
In looking at hardware these days, window and door manufacturers’ top priority are features and benefits that can help differentiate their products, suppliers report. Other recent trends in the market include continued growth in demand for wide-opening patio door systems, the emergence of window opening control devices, and more electronic options.
“In a tight market, product...
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January 31, 2012
With consumer confidence slowly but surely seeping back into the economy, some industry companies are banking on a decent home improvement season in the coming months. And this uptick in confidence also coincides with “spring home show” season, a dynamic that could prove to be a useful catalyst in the window and door industry.
Let’s talk about home shows. Love ‘em or hate...
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