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 » Are Customers Willing to Pay for More?
European Hardware Enjoying Increased Interest
Manufacturers and distributors can find new opportunities with higher-end niche products
Today’s economic climate has window and door fabricators and suppliers alike searching for new strategies to acquire additional market share in order to survive the financial turmoil. No single approach is likely to enable companies to reach that goal, but one area of the market that appears to be a target opportunity is the growing niche for European-style window and door products.These ... more » 
Hardware Needs to Do More
Looks still matter, but suppliers say window and door manufacturers are focusing more on function
Window and door manufacturers are asking their hardware to do more. In today’s tight market, there’s a greater need for differentiation. That means increased emphasis on both function and style.Manufacturers are also looking at hardware that enables them to target new niches. Tilt/turn products are one example, and larger, wide-opening doors are attracting significant ... more » How big will opening glass walls get?
Win-Dor Opens Up New Market
California replacement company finds success with new vinyl bi-fold system
Affluent homeowners, particularly those in coastal areas, are increasingly taking a pass on traditional French doors for flexible solutions that open their indoor living areas to outdoor spaces and make for a better view. While a variety of manufacturers have targeted this high-end segment of the market, it's not typically the realm of replacement window companies.One that has entered this ... more » Building for the Future
Synthetic Millwork Continues to See Gains
Suppliers say cellular PVC and urethane products are poised for more growth
Suppliers say cellular PVC and urethane products are poised for more growth more » Are you planning to offer a higher-end upgrade to your line?
Movement to Multipoint
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