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March 14, 2012Maybe it’s the mild weather or the impact of daylight savings on our evening hours, but I’m feeling a swell of optimism and momentum in terms of the economic recovery. After years and years of negative headlines, the media is finally finding more positive things to say about the economy. In fact, a recent blog posted to U.S. News & World Report shares that the home improvement... more »
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March 7, 2012Welcome to Window & Door's ongoing coverage of the 2012 Fensterbau/Frontale trade fair. This page provides a look at some of the window and door components and equipment showcased at the international event, held in Nuremberg, Germany at the end of march. Click here to read our overview report of the event. Attention Fensterbau Exhibitors: If you’d... more »
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March 4, 2012This week, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association is in Washington, D.C., with members making the industry's priorities known to legislators and regulators. The hot topics continue to be the Environmental Protection Agency's lead paint rules and tax credits for energy efficient products. In contrast, the recent FTC action against five window companies has been greeted... more »
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February 28, 2012What do the Golden Gate Bridge, Spam, Elmer Fudd and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association have in common? All are celebrating 75th anniversaries this year. I’m not so sure about any special observances planned for Spam or Elmer Fudd, but I hear the Golden Gate’s milestone will feature a festival in late May. And, AAMA appropriately is celebrating its 75th Annual... more »
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February 28, 2012Last week's announcement from the FTC that it has reached a settlement with several window companies regarding their claims about the energy efficiency savings provided by their products does not come as a complete shock. Ever since the Washington State attorney general's crackdown on window dealers, industry lawyers have been warning other window and door companies to take a close... more »
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February 20, 2012Spring conference will explore emerging trends in the window and door industryThe Fenestration Manufacturers Association will focus on sharing best practices with a series of roundtable discussions between suppliers, manufacturers and other industry experts at its upcoming spring conference, scheduled for April 23-25. The event, which will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel in Pensacola, Fla., will also look to provide insights on where the... more »
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February 16, 2012The International Builders’ Show held in February was different this year in a number of ways. Perhaps the most obvious difference was its smaller size, with a number of big, traditional exhibitors—including window and door manufacturers—opting out for the year. Attendance seemed to be up, however, as the aisles seemed busier than previous years. What was also noteworthy was the... more »
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February 15, 2012About a year ago, we highlighted a Corning video entitled "A Day Made of Glass" and asked the question, Will You Sell Touchscreen Windows and Door? It turned out to be one of the most viewed pages of our website last year. So when someone told me about another video, a demonstration of Samsung's Transparent Smart Window from the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show, I decided I had to... more »
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February 15, 2012I’m a Facebook junkie—I’ll admit it. I even work a bit of Tweeting into my routine for work and some organizations in which I’m involved. But I’m far from a cutting-edge social networker. I see the value that social networking has brought to many companies, and it certainly has changed the way we communicate and interact as a society. There are always new networks... more »
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February 10, 2012Highlights from the floor in OrlandoIn additon to the following highlights, Window & Door's coverage also includes: A report overviewing the event In-depth continuing coverage of new introductions in doors, windows, components, equipment and services targeted at the window and door industry Doors and Components Therma-Tru featured an expanded range of privacy glasses for its entry doors. ... more »