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August 21, 2009
Premier U.S. door event set for October in San Antonio
For the first time in its history, the Association of Millwork Distributors announced this week it is extending a full registration opportunity to industry professionals as part of a new open attendance policy for its 45th annual convention and exposition. The event is set for San Antonio,Texas, October 7‐12, at the Marriott Rivercenter and Henry Gonzales Convention Center.
"Opening our show...
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July 29, 2009
Atlanta event looks more promising as window and door makers gear up for better times
With the light the end of the tunnel coming into view, window and door manufacturers will make their way once again to GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo this fall. More than 400 exhibitors and 9,000 attendees are expected for this year’s show, scheduled for the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, September 30 through October 2.
“While residential window and...
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April 3, 2009
Association Meets in Florida to Talk Green Liability, Changes to Wind Map, Hurricane Simulation Study
FMA members gathered last week in Cocoa Beach, Fla., for the assoication's annual spring conference.
Cocoa Beach, Fla.–In addition to a challenging economy and a depressed new construction market, manufacturers and suppliers in the Southeast region of the country have some additional balls to juggle with changes to the hurricane wind zone map, specialized installation techniques...
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February 9, 2009
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance Annual Conference kicked off Feb. 3 in San Diego with an update of the organization’s possible merger with the Glass Association of North America. The motivation for the proposed merger is to: consolidate advocacy efforts, consolidate industry technical expertise and resources, provide joint marketing efforts and reduce duplicate efforts, said...
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January 26, 2009
Las Vegas—On day three of last week’s International Builders’ Show, the government announced that housing start had hit their lowest level in 50 years ago. Given that environment, the number of builders and other housing industry professionals that made their way to the event here last week was “almost a pleasant surprise,” according to one door manufacturer....
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January 20, 2009
Las Vegas--It's hard to escape talk of the weak economy, and the International Builders' Show, which opened yesterday, is certainly not the place to do it. Exhibitors, including the some 200 plus window and door industry companies, are showing their latest products, but much of the conversation here is focused on the troubled housing market and what to do...
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December 8, 2008
Housing downturn expected to dampen turn-out for annual NAHB event
After an extended stay in Orlando, the International Builders’ Show is moving back to Las Vegas this year, when the National Association of Home Builders' annual show opens from January 20 to 23. And while a fresh location often translates into a bigger and busier event, continued declines in the housing market appear to be preventing any sort of bounce this year.
Despite the...
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November 20, 2008
Boston—While other trade shows may be struggling, the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held here last week was bursting at the seams. With over 25,000 attendees crowding the aisles of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the show, organized by the U.S. Green Building Council, provided evidence that demand for green is “real,” as one window manufacturer...
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November 4, 2008
Window and door makers from across Canada expected to gather in Toronto
Canadian window and door manufacturers, and at least a few from south of the border, will make their way to Toronto next week for Win-Door North America. The annual trade show sponsored by the Canadian Window & Door Manufacturers Association opens next Tuesday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Last year’s event attracted over 3,600 attendees, an increase from 2006. With the...
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October 22, 2008
Orlando, Fla.—"We just have to get through this,” said one distributor attending the annual exhibition and convention of the Association of Millwork Distributors last week. That attitude was shared by many, expressing quiet determination to hold on for now and get prepared for better times when they do return.
No one expects that time coming soon, and that was reflected in...
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August 21, 2009Premier U.S. door event set for October in San AntonioFor the first time in its history, the Association of Millwork Distributors announced this week it is extending a full registration opportunity to industry professionals as part of a new open attendance policy for its 45th annual convention and exposition. The event is set for San Antonio,Texas, October 7‐12, at the Marriott Rivercenter and Henry Gonzales Convention Center. "Opening our show... more »
July 29, 2009Atlanta event looks more promising as window and door makers gear up for better timesWith the light the end of the tunnel coming into view, window and door manufacturers will make their way once again to GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo this fall. More than 400 exhibitors and 9,000 attendees are expected for this year’s show, scheduled for the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, September 30 through October 2. “While residential window and... more »
January 26, 2009Las Vegas—On day three of last week’s International Builders’ Show, the government announced that housing start had hit their lowest level in 50 years ago. Given that environment, the number of builders and other housing industry professionals that made their way to the event here last week was “almost a pleasant surprise,” according to one door manufacturer.... more »
January 20, 2009Las Vegas--It's hard to escape talk of the weak economy, and the International Builders' Show, which opened yesterday, is certainly not the place to do it. Exhibitors, including the some 200 plus window and door industry companies, are showing their latest products, but much of the conversation here is focused on the troubled housing market and what to do... more »
December 8, 2008Housing downturn expected to dampen turn-out for annual NAHB eventAfter an extended stay in Orlando, the International Builders’ Show is moving back to Las Vegas this year, when the National Association of Home Builders' annual show opens from January 20 to 23. And while a fresh location often translates into a bigger and busier event, continued declines in the housing market appear to be preventing any sort of bounce this year. Despite the... more »
November 20, 2008Boston—While other trade shows may be struggling, the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held here last week was bursting at the seams. With over 25,000 attendees crowding the aisles of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the show, organized by the U.S. Green Building Council, provided evidence that demand for green is “real,” as one window manufacturer... more »
November 4, 2008Window and door makers from across Canada expected to gather in TorontoCanadian window and door manufacturers, and at least a few from south of the border, will make their way to Toronto next week for Win-Door North America. The annual trade show sponsored by the Canadian Window & Door Manufacturers Association opens next Tuesday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Last year’s event attracted over 3,600 attendees, an increase from 2006. With the... more »
October 22, 2008Orlando, Fla.—"We just have to get through this,” said one distributor attending the annual exhibition and convention of the Association of Millwork Distributors last week. That attitude was shared by many, expressing quiet determination to hold on for now and get prepared for better times when they do return. No one expects that time coming soon, and that was reflected in... more »