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July 1, 2009
THE TALK... | Markets & Trends

What Does the Emergence of China as #1 Window and Door Market Mean to Us?

The U.S. has long been the single largest window and door market in the world, but apparently that's changing. According to a new Freedonia Group report highlighted in this week's news, China will surpass us in the next few years.I guess that isn't a shocker. Given the population alone, it makes sense, and with the stories we've heard for years about China's growth and its increasing stature as a ... more »
June 10, 2009
FEATURE ARTICLE | Statistics

Another Year Before Window Sales Recover

Residential product shipments expected to decline once again in 2009, with gradual upturn beginning in 2010
Continuing on the downward trend that started in 2006, window sales are expected to drop another 23 percent this year, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. Although stimulus programs on both the new construction and remodeling/replacement side may have an impact, the latest study ... more »
June 2, 2009
COLUMN : Industry Watch | Energy Efficiency, Markets & Trends

When Red Turns Green

When the economy turns and the tide of red ink finally ebbs, the predominant color in a resurgent construction and remodeling market is very likely to be green.On the commercial side, the U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, released last November at the Greenbuild Conference. The ... more »
June 1, 2009
COLUMN : Research and Development | Channels

Satisfaction at Every Level

It wasn’t the main topic, but customer satisfaction was a recurring subject of discussion at a focus group of custom and semi-custom home builders I moderated recently. Held in Las Vegas at the same time as the International Builders Show, the session revealed a shift in builder reliance upon manufacturers for “customer satisfaction,” as opposed to dealers and distributors.The ... more »
May 1, 2009
FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components

10 Trends Shaping the Vinyl Industry

Meeting higher standards will be essential to success
From higher energy performance standards to continued consolidation, to moving past its reputation as the "cheap" window option, Window & Door looks at the 10 trends likely to shape the vinyl industry moving forward. Agree with the 30/30 provisions or not, you have to admit the stimulus bill sure pulled the window and door industry out of its economic coma. Manufacturers, suppliers ... more »
April 15, 2009
THE TALK... | Markets & Trends

Will 2009 Be Better than 2008?

News from Ply Gem this week that it’s consolidating some of its operations serves as a reminder that the road to recovery for this industry is going to be long. While there have been, to use President Barack Obama’s words, “glimmers of hope,” there are still segments of our business that remain weak. Some companies have reported gains already this year, but others no doubt ... more »
April 3, 2009
Meetings & Events | Codes & Standards, Markets & Trends

Wind and Water Issues Top FMA Agenda

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 and water ... more »
April 1, 2009
THE TALK... | Markets & Trends

Have We Hit Bottom?

Good news!  I am not one who generally uses exclamation points in my writing, but I am very pleased that WDweekly is able to report that window manufacturers like Simonton and Andersen are bringing back workers. This typically happens in the spring, but this year we couldn't help but wonder when and even if it would happen.These reports follow on the heels of Serious Materials ... more »
March 18, 2009
THE TALK... | Markets & Trends

Are You Stimulated?

Okay, we've been hearing lots from you about the new tax credits for energy efficient windows and doors. Last week, we asked for a straight up-and-down vote from readers on whether they approved of the new 30/30 standards or disapproved and thought they should be changed.This week, I'd like to hear whether or not they're having the stimulative effect desired.  So our poll question ... more »
March 15, 2009
FEATURE ARTICLE | Segments, Channels, Markets & Trends

(Almost) Business-as-Usual for Pre-hangers

Pre-recession trends continue to gain some momentum in pre-hanger channel
Some of the trends that were emerging or blossoming before the economy began to bottom out continue to define pre-hangers, even in the current economic environment. That’s not to say the economy isn’t having a big impact on this supply channel—it certainly is. But there are plenty of pre-hangers and millwork specialists that have adopted the attitude to keep on keepin’ ... more »
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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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