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November 5, 2012
Masonite International Corp. reports it was recently notified by its second largest retail customer that it will reduce its interior door business with the manufacturer, primarily in the Northeastern and Southwestern United States, starting early in 2013. The affected business, which consists principally of molded doors, is expected to amount to approximately $70 million dollars of sales on an... more »
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November 2, 2012
Contact Industries has launched a newly-updated website designed to provide a fresh new look as well as added functionality to the company's web presence.
"Our old site was poorly optimized, the design was out of date and customers had a difficult time finding the information they needed," says Peter McKibbin, Contact VP of sales and marketing. "The new site is a much better... more »
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November 2, 2012
The A&E cable TV show "Flipping Boston" has selected Crystal Window & Door Systems as the exclusive window supplier for the new fall season. While several episodes of the new season have been completed, production and installation of Crystal windows continues with future episodes.
The New York-based manufacturer supplied a few individual projects for the prior seasons of... more »
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October 30, 2012
PPG Industries is continuing to invest in its PPG Residential IG Service Center in Carlisle, Pa., including installation of the first Automated Tri-Lite Assembly System (ATLAS) production line for insulating glass.
Formerly located in Allentown, Pa., the residential IG facility was consolidated at PPG’s Carlisle Works in 2011 to maximize operational efficiencies at the plant, which... more »
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October 29, 2012
With new showrooms opened in Colorado and Ontario, Canada, NanaWall Systems now has 25 design studios and showrooms across North America. The latest additions reflect the growing demand for large operable glass walls in luxury residential, hospiitality and commercial markets, including colder regions, officials note.
“The NanaWall Energy Star units are a perfect fit for the extreme... more »
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October 29, 2012
Woodgrain Millwork, the producer of mouldings, doors and windows, plans to invest $8 million over the next five years in a new facility in Lenoir, N.C., according to a press release from the Gov. Bev Perdue. The company, which employs about 180 people in two existing North Carolina facilities, plans to create 170 jobs at the new operation.
"The decision to open a facility in Caldwell County... more »
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October 23, 2012
A manufacturer of windows and doors based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, Westeck Windows & Doors is implementing CustomBuilt360, an assisted selling system from 360 Innovations.
“We are highly motivated by this agreement,” says Casey Kerkhoff, Westeck president. “We were looking for software that would improve our sales process and the 360 Innovations... more »
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October 19, 2012
Huttig Building Products Inc. reports it has entered into two new strategic supply agreements with Therma-Tru Doors and Masonite.
Under the multi-year agreement with Therma-Tru, Huttig will exclusively pre-hang and distribute the manufacturer’s exterior steel and fiberglass door products across the majority of Huttig’s trading areas in the states of Washington, Alaska, Hawaii,... more »
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October 18, 2012
Pella Windows & Doors has developed a new website designed to help the professional architect, designer, builder, remodeler and contractor achieve their project goals. The new site—professional.pella.com—features detailed information about the manufacturer's wood, fiberglass and vinyl windows and doors.
“Everything from technical information and specifications, including 2D/... more »
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October 16, 2012
New this fall, the Platinum App from Hunter Douglas is designed to make precise control of motorized window fashions throughout the home much simpler. The system works with home wireless networks with interface componentry that enables homeowners to control shades with an Apple mobile device, the supplier states.
The app lets users operate window coverings by scene (“Movie... more »
