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January 1, 2011
Mathews Brothers bringing on new product lines and tackling new markets
Not many window and door plants still have people putty-glazing single lites of glass into wood sash. But not many window and door companies are more than 150 years old, like Mathews Brothers Co. in Belfast, Maine. Proud of its long history, the company is also focused on the future, preparing now to bring one of the newest technologies in vinyl windows to market.
The long history of...
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December 8, 2010
Window and door companies foresee continued challenges, but opportunities too, in the coming year
Many window and door companies view 2011 as the year to fully embrace the “new norm” of today’s marketplace. At this point in the extended economic downturn, no one is expecting a speedy recovery or a return to the unsustainable highs of the building craze.
So instead, manufacturers and dealers have settled into a new way of doing business—they are positioning themselves...
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December 7, 2010
Demand for windows and doors in the U.S. will rise 6.6 percent per year to $31.2 billion in 2014, according to a new study from the Freedonia Group Inc. The increase represents a rebound from the 2004-2009 period, when demand fell 4.3 percent annually, as a result of the collapse of the housing market between 2007 and 2009.
The Cleveland-based market research firm notes that although housing...
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December 1, 2010
Sponsored by:
Companies 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
Therma-Tru
The Classic-Craft Canvas Collection of premium, smooth fiberglass doors provides all the beauty and performance of the Classic-...
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September 9, 2010
Manufacturers need to examine numerous production and market considerations for both approaches
It is certainly evident that the North American window industry is on a charted path toward improved energy efficiency. In fact, it appears to be moving toward common standards for both new construction and remodel and replacement markets. These markets are converging near a future recommended R-5 rating–or U-values of 0.22 for operable windows and 0.20 for non-operable windows. This...
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September 1, 2010
Started as an innovator, Thermal Industries' looks to stay ahead of the market
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Thermal Industries owes its success to "embracing new ideas, even if sometimes considered counter-culture," says David Rascoe, president. The Pittsburgh-based manufacturer, he states, has consistently launched products before the market even realized there was a need for them and, through its own intuition, became “green before...
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August 11, 2010
Colorado company developing windows that heat and insulate, providing new opportunity for increased energy savings
With increased interest in energy efficient windows, Radiant Glass Industries is throwing its hat in the ring with Power*e glass, a radiant-heat window technology that heats and insulates home interiors. The Denver-based company has installed the glass in about a dozen projects.
Offering the appearance of a standard double-pane IG unit, the Radiant glass produces heat, while reducing energy...
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August 1, 2010
Manufacturers and extruders suggest some movement toward larger openings too.
Homeowners want energy efficiency. They want designer options. Priorities in the vinyl patio door market are not too different than they are in the vinyl windows, manuafcturers and suppliers agree. There are a few trends unique to vinyl doors, however, including some movement toward larger openings.
“We're seeing that energy efficiency is very high on the list for both windows and doors,...
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July 16, 2010
New study sees residential product sales increasing steadily through 2013, with vinyl products enjoying biggest gains
After four years of declines, residential window sales should begin to recover this year, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. The report foresees gains through 2013, when industry sales will near pre-housing crisis levels.
Prepared by Ducker Worldwide, the AAMA/WDMA 2009/2010 U.S....
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June 15, 2010
Manufacturers and suppliers see new opportunities for tilt/turn and other imported styles
They tilt and turn, they lift and slide, and they represent a growing market opportunity for North American window and door companies, according to many. After finding only limited acceptance for decades, European-style window and door systems have seen growing demand in the past several years. That growth, in turn, is encouraging more companies to focus their efforts on these products.
Wood...
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December 1, 2010Sponsored by: Companies 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 Therma-Tru The Classic-Craft Canvas Collection of premium, smooth fiberglass doors provides all the beauty and performance of the Classic-... more »
September 9, 2010Manufacturers need to examine numerous production and market considerations for both approachesIt is certainly evident that the North American window industry is on a charted path toward improved energy efficiency. In fact, it appears to be moving toward common standards for both new construction and remodel and replacement markets. These markets are converging near a future recommended R-5 rating–or U-values of 0.22 for operable windows and 0.20 for non-operable windows. This... more »
September 1, 2010Started as an innovator, Thermal Industries' looks to stay ahead of the marketCelebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Thermal Industries owes its success to "embracing new ideas, even if sometimes considered counter-culture," says David Rascoe, president. The Pittsburgh-based manufacturer, he states, has consistently launched products before the market even realized there was a need for them and, through its own intuition, became “green before... more »
August 11, 2010Colorado company developing windows that heat and insulate, providing new opportunity for increased energy savingsWith increased interest in energy efficient windows, Radiant Glass Industries is throwing its hat in the ring with Power*e glass, a radiant-heat window technology that heats and insulates home interiors. The Denver-based company has installed the glass in about a dozen projects. Offering the appearance of a standard double-pane IG unit, the Radiant glass produces heat, while reducing energy... more »
August 1, 2010Manufacturers and extruders suggest some movement toward larger openings too.Homeowners want energy efficiency. They want designer options. Priorities in the vinyl patio door market are not too different than they are in the vinyl windows, manuafcturers and suppliers agree. There are a few trends unique to vinyl doors, however, including some movement toward larger openings. “We're seeing that energy efficiency is very high on the list for both windows and doors,... more »
July 16, 2010New study sees residential product sales increasing steadily through 2013, with vinyl products enjoying biggest gainsAfter four years of declines, residential window sales should begin to recover this year, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. The report foresees gains through 2013, when industry sales will near pre-housing crisis levels. Prepared by Ducker Worldwide, the AAMA/WDMA 2009/2010 U.S.... more »