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April 5, 2013
Feldco Factory Direct, a Midwest window, siding and door replacement specialist, expanded operations in Central Illinois with a new location in Peoria. Feldco plans to operate a showroom, corporate office and warehouse at the location, where the company anticipates creating new job opportunities for Peoria residents over the next 24 months.
"We have been serving the Midwest for over 37... more »
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April 4, 2013
Harvey Building Products promoted Jim Barreira to president, succeeding Alan Marlow, who will transition to the role of advisor and remain on the company’s board of directors.
“Jim has been instrumental in building our vinyl window business,” says Erik Jarnryd, co-chairman and CEO of Harvey. “Our employees, customers and business partners enjoy working with... more »
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April 3, 2013
New residential construction activity saw a 26.5 percent increase in 2012 over the prior year, thanks to strong gains in the single-family and mulit-family segments, according to the new AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. The study forecasts... more »
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April 3, 2013
Power Home Remodeling Group expanded its operations in Rosemont, Ill., ushering in hundreds of new, green jobs in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Power has hired more than 75 employees in the Chicago region and plans to create at least 150 additional jobs in 2013.
“We are thrilled to expand into the Chicagoland area and to introduce Power to the Midwest,” says Corey Schiller,... more »
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April 3, 2013
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association Technical Conference will take place at the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel in Wisconsin, June 4-6, 2013. The conference will include table-top exhibits and informative technical sessions on current industry research, as well as trends in manufacturing processes, procedures and emerging product technologies. Breakout sessions will focus on... more »
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April 2, 2013
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association announced three new revisions to the ANSI/BHMA standards that include:
A156.1 Butts and Hinges: adds requirements for lightweight hinges, clarifies the definition of barrel hinges and provides an evaluation of adjustable hinges
A156.12 Interconnected Locks and Latches: eliminates Cass testing, updates UV test criteria and provides a new test for... more »
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April 2, 2013
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and Make It Right are issuing a Product Innovation Challenge, encouraging manufacturers to design goods for the affordable housing market that are safe for human and environmental health, and designed for re-use. Up to three winning entrants, who will be announced this November at Greenbuild 2013, will split $250,000 in prize money.
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April 2, 2013
Dunbarton Corp., the Dothan, Ala., manufacturer of Rediframe prefinished steel door frames, Slimfold closet systems, and Achiever pre-hung entry door systems, announced the acquisition of two strategic storm door assets of Loxcreen MetalSource. Effective March 31, 2013, Dunbarton began production of the doors under its Achiever division.
“Our partnership with Loxcreen... more »
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April 2, 2013
Pro-Line Automation Systems recently announced its expansion into the United States with a new location in Akron, Ohio. As part of the expansion, Pro-Line is joining forces with window and door industry veterans Todd Tolson and Tom Whitehead.
“This new location is an exciting development for Pro-Line and will establish a sales and service point for our U.S.-based customers,... more »
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April 1, 2013
Quanex Building Products Corp. partnered with Bostik, a provider of insulating glass sealants, to distribute four new edge-seal products, sold under the Edgetherm brand name. The product line was designed specifically to meet key requirements in insulating glass production, including low moisture vapor transmission rates, movement accommodation, low temperature flexibility and low gas... more »
