The Top 100 Manufacturers of 2009
Challenging times clearly reflected in annual look at North America's largest residential window and door manufacturers in North America. See the Top 100 rankings, broken out into 10 sales range category, here. »
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September 1, 2009
SPECIAL FEATURES | Sales & Marketing, Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques, Aesthetics & Style
SPECIAL FEATURES | Sales & Marketing, Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques, Aesthetics & Style
Crystal Achievement Awards 2009
Window & Door Honors the Industry's Innovators in Products, Manufacturing and Marketing
Window & Door has announced its 2009 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing."The weak economy has created tremendous challenges in the window and door market. Our Crystal Achievement Award ... more » 
Improving Outlook Boosts Expectations for GlassBuild
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 ... more » Handling Broken Glass
Care and Handling at the Jobsite
GlassBuild America "a Pleasant Surprise"
Attendance holds up well in weak economic environment
Las Vegas—As the stock market tumbled, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, enjoyed a surprise success last week, as more than 8,000 attendees came to the convention center here. "All the exhibitors at the show were concerned about turnout this year given the down economy,” said Mike Hovan, president of Edgetech IG, one of the event’s largest exhibitors. ... more » Moving from Double to Triple or Possibly a New Technology
New Technologies and Green Highlight WDMA Conference
WDMA’s new president also introduces himself and the organization's new management company
Lincolnshire, Ill.—Next generation glazing products and the continuing shift toward green building topped the agenda at the Window & Door Manufacturers Association Technical Conference held here in May. John Stoiber, WDMA’s new president, also used the event to introduce himself and discuss the expanded capabilities the organization will have under its new management company, ... more » Dynamic Glazing Featured in Green Home
Understanding the Basics of Sound Control
Adding laminated glass can significantly enhance a window’s acoustic performance
For anyone exposed to the hustle and bustle of congested urban or suburban life—from traffic to construction to airport noise to all manner of human activity—the need to keep loud noises outside of one’s living or working area is understood. More window manufacturers today are recognizing this need and looking at how their products can address it.The following is a ... more » Will Windows Be Used For Solar Power?
Solar panels help defray energy costs by harnessing sun’s power
When it comes to today’s fenestration products, homeowners expect windows and doors to keep their homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There may come a day in the future, however, when homeowners can actually put their fenestration products to work. Window systems incorporating solar panels, for example, can support a home’s energy needs by producing power rather than ... more » 
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