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October 20, 2010
Dealer sought out a plug-and-play retrofit window that would reduce installation inconsistencies
Plumb, Level & Square
Excellence in Installation
Custom Remodelers Inc.
Lino Lakes, Minn.
Custom Remodelers saw inconsistencies with the products it was installing, and made attempts to work with manufacturers to find solutions to the problems.
Craig Carpenter, founder and president of Custom Remodelers Inc., contends that the replacement windows that make up most of...
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October 20, 2010
Window & Door Honors Excellence in the Middle
Window & Door is pleased to announce its 2010 Dealers of the Year. Honored for Overall Excellence this year are Florida's FAS Window & Door and California's General Millwork Supply.
The magazine has also recognized six Focused Excellence category winners—window and door retailers and distributors that stand out in the areas of marketing, installation, customer service,...
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October 20, 2010
Dealer touts the labels that highlight its skills, experience
Getting the Word Out
Excellence in Marketing
Energy Secure Solutions
Brownsburg, Ind.
Steve Butner of Energy Secure Solutions doesn't believe in paid advertising. He's built his company based on his reputation and certifications, letting word-of-mouth marketing drive growth.
For a company being recognized for excellence in marketing, Energy Secure Solutions...
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October 20, 2010
The market changed, and FAS changed with it
LEADERSHIP IN THE HOMEOWNER MARKET
FAS Windows & Doors
Winter Park, Fla.
At first glance, one might wonder if someone forgot to inform the leadership at FAS Windows & Doors that there is, indeed, an economic downturn happening. Based in Winter Park, Fla., the company operates showrooms in the Orlando and Tampa markets, and just stretched this summer up to...
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October 20, 2010
At Home Again, the Experience Comes First
A Showroom that Sells
Excellence in Retail
Home Again by Hancock Lumber
South Portland, Maine
Hancock Lumber stepped out of its 160-year-old comfort zone to create a showroom experience focused on the smallest detail.
When Hancock Lumber decided to open a consumer-oriented showroom for the first time in its long history, there was no subtle dipping of the toe in...
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October 20, 2010
Tennessee dealer looks for ways to do good for others without worrying about impact on business
Giving Back
Excellence in Community Service
Hullco Exteriors
Chattanooga, Tenn.
When a member of the Hullco Exteriors family unexpectedly passed away, the team pulled together to complete a big project in his honor.
Like many family-owned and -operated businesses, Hullco Exterior’s 22 in-house employees and network of sub-contractors are like extended...
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October 20, 2010
General Millwork Supply sticks to values for its roadmap
LEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL MARKET
General Millwork Supply
San Marcos, Calif.
Core values are much more than a sign on a wall or a phrase on a Web site to Tom and Wendy Duran, owners of General Millwork Supply. The couple has run a small window and door company in Southern California for more than 20 years by staying inside the lines on the guiding principles of the company...
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October 5, 2010
Tax credits for energy effircient home improvements are scheduled to expire at the end of year. Now, new draft legislation has emerged in the Senate that would extend and even expand those credits. Yes, I'm sympathetic to the view of many that government should stay out of our business, but I think that's good news.
The bad news is that, as written, the initial bill provides...
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October 1, 2010
Reaching a crossroads, the dealer took a different path
Out-of-the Box
Excellence in Innovative Thinking
Associated Building Supply
Oxnard, Calif.
The leadership at Associated Building Supply made business decisions proactively to position itself for future growth and come out ahead of the crowd crippled by the downturn.
Whether they wanted it or not, the economic downturn has given many window and door dealers extra...
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September 27, 2010
Door and millwork industry event set for Charlotte
Looking to build on increased enthusiasm among attendees and exhibitors alike at last year’s event, the Association of Millwork Distributors is heading to Charlotte, N.C., for its 46th annual convention and exhibition. Set for October 9-13, this year’s gathering has been refined to feature one day focused on education, followed by two days of the trade show.
Last year's AMD...
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October 20, 2010Dealer sought out a plug-and-play retrofit window that would reduce installation inconsistenciesPlumb, Level & Square Excellence in Installation Custom Remodelers Inc. Lino Lakes, Minn. Custom Remodelers saw inconsistencies with the products it was installing, and made attempts to work with manufacturers to find solutions to the problems. Craig Carpenter, founder and president of Custom Remodelers Inc., contends that the replacement windows that make up most of... more »
October 20, 2010Window & Door Honors Excellence in the MiddleWindow & Door is pleased to announce its 2010 Dealers of the Year. Honored for Overall Excellence this year are Florida's FAS Window & Door and California's General Millwork Supply. The magazine has also recognized six Focused Excellence category winners—window and door retailers and distributors that stand out in the areas of marketing, installation, customer service,... more »
October 20, 2010Dealer touts the labels that highlight its skills, experienceGetting the Word Out Excellence in Marketing Energy Secure Solutions Brownsburg, Ind. Steve Butner of Energy Secure Solutions doesn't believe in paid advertising. He's built his company based on his reputation and certifications, letting word-of-mouth marketing drive growth. For a company being recognized for excellence in marketing, Energy Secure Solutions... more »
October 20, 2010At Home Again, the Experience Comes FirstA Showroom that Sells Excellence in Retail Home Again by Hancock Lumber South Portland, Maine Hancock Lumber stepped out of its 160-year-old comfort zone to create a showroom experience focused on the smallest detail. When Hancock Lumber decided to open a consumer-oriented showroom for the first time in its long history, there was no subtle dipping of the toe in... more »
October 20, 2010Tennessee dealer looks for ways to do good for others without worrying about impact on businessGiving Back Excellence in Community Service Hullco Exteriors Chattanooga, Tenn. When a member of the Hullco Exteriors family unexpectedly passed away, the team pulled together to complete a big project in his honor. Like many family-owned and -operated businesses, Hullco Exterior’s 22 in-house employees and network of sub-contractors are like extended... more »
October 20, 2010General Millwork Supply sticks to values for its roadmapLEADERSHIP IN THE PROFESSIONAL MARKET General Millwork Supply San Marcos, Calif. Core values are much more than a sign on a wall or a phrase on a Web site to Tom and Wendy Duran, owners of General Millwork Supply. The couple has run a small window and door company in Southern California for more than 20 years by staying inside the lines on the guiding principles of the company... more »
October 1, 2010Reaching a crossroads, the dealer took a different pathOut-of-the Box Excellence in Innovative Thinking Associated Building Supply Oxnard, Calif. The leadership at Associated Building Supply made business decisions proactively to position itself for future growth and come out ahead of the crowd crippled by the downturn. Whether they wanted it or not, the economic downturn has given many window and door dealers extra... more »
September 27, 2010Door and millwork industry event set for CharlotteLooking to build on increased enthusiasm among attendees and exhibitors alike at last year’s event, the Association of Millwork Distributors is heading to Charlotte, N.C., for its 46th annual convention and exhibition. Set for October 9-13, this year’s gathering has been refined to feature one day focused on education, followed by two days of the trade show. Last year's AMD... more »