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February 5, 2013
Frequent industry event speaker Michael Collins, an investment banker with a practice focused on the building products industry, has joined Building Industry Advisors LLC as a partner and managing director. BIA was recently formed by its affiliate, Building Industry Partners LLC, a Texas-based private equity fund.
Building Industry Advisors provides a range of investment banking services to... more »
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February 5, 2013
HomeSphere Inc., a provider of digital marketing services, reports that Masonite has joined its network of more than 70 manufacturers using the lead generation and customer loyalty platform to connect with builders.
Nearly 9,600 privately owned, mid-tier builders use HomeSphere BRI to gain product knowledge and manage their cash-producing rebates, helping them to improve their bottom line... more »
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February 5, 2013
When the new MainStreet America park in Houston opens its doors this month, visitors will walk through Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors in some of the 12 show homes on display. The manufacturer has partnered with MainStreet America to showcase its fiberglass doors in four of the park’s show homes.
The entry to the Centennial Home at MainStreet America
Located on a 14... more »
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February 4, 2013
Employees and retirees gathered at Andersen Corp.'s Bayport, Minn., manufacturing plant, January 31, to see the last Andersen Narroline double-hung window roll off the production line, marking an end to 50 years of history. More than 50 million of the window units have been installed in homes across the United States and abroad, the manufacturer reports.
One of the last... more »
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February 4, 2013
AGC Glass Co. North America is launching two families of low-emissivity coated glass products: Comfort Select for residential applications and Energy Select for architectural applications. The Comfort Select product family provides an array of new passive solar and solar control low-E coated glass, allowing window manufacturers to choose the product that best meets or exceeds the Energy Star... more »
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February 4, 2013
The Earthwise Group LLC, a national network of locally owned manufacturers of windows and doors, reports that the organization has recently been recognized as “Made in USA Certified.” To earn the certification, the group went through a rigorous supply chain audit to ensure that at least 75 percent of its products and processes originate and are completed in the United States... more »
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February 4, 2013
Continuing its advocacy efforts to engage lawmakers and support policies that are in the best interest of the window and door industry, as well as its local communities, Quanex Building Products recently hosted U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson, representing Ohio’s Sixth District, at its Cambridge, Ohio, facility. The company’s facility in Yakima, Wash., also welcomed U.S.... more »
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February 4, 2013
Steve Hoffman has been promoted to general manager of the THV Compozit Windows & Doors manufacturing facility in Mandan, N.D. He has been with the company since 2010, serving as recruiter and safety administrator.
Other changes include the promotion of Wendy Vannurden to customer service manager and the addition of Ryan Grigsby as purchasing manager.
“Steve and Wendy have been a... more »
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January 31, 2013
Houzz.com, an online platform for residential remodeling and design with more than 11 million monthly users, has awarded LaCantina Doors a "Best Of Remodeling" award for 2013. The California-based manufacturer of folding door systems was recognized in the customer satisfaction category, based on homeowner Houzz members who rated their experience working with remodeling... more »
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January 31, 2013
Harold Kaye, former president of Survivor Technologies and Remington Aluminum, as well as senior vice president at Crystal Window & Door Systems, has formed TKH Associates LLC to serve as a resource to entrepreneurial companies in the building materials business. The new company's services include strategic development, marketing support, and product representation.
Kaye reports that he... more »
