Window and Door Manufacturers Hold Breath to Stay Afloat in 2009
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Synthetic Millwork Continues to See Gains
Suppliers say cellular PVC and urethane products are poised for more growth
Suppliers say cellular PVC and urethane products are poised for more growth more » Change at Association Reflects Shifting Market
Wood moulding producers welcome synthetic millwork suppliers to group
Wood moulding producers welcome synthetic millwork suppliers to group more » 
Tough Times, but Different Responses at Remodeling Show
Baltimore event saw introduction of new fiberglass products
It's an old axiom, repeated by optimistic dealers and manufacturers at the first sign of a slow housing market to come, that when housing starts take a hit the remodeling market shines as homeowners substitute fixing up their existing home for moving into a new one. It's also a load of bunk, said many exhibitors at the 2008 Remodeling Show in Baltimore from Sept. 10-12. Starting a day after the ... more » Millwork Distributors to Gather in Florida
AMD expanding educational program to better serve members and increasing efforts to welcome new members and guests
AMD's exhibition has reflected door industry trends with an expanding range of door styles and options on display. Several innovative new products were debuted last year at the Association of Millwork Distributors' annual exhibition in Denver. The leading showcase for the door industry moves to Florida this year, running Oct. 13-15 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in ... more » 
Opening New Doors for Fiberglass
Manufacturers are working to compete in remodeling and commercial markets
When one door closes, another door is bound to open—literally. When circumstances change, the key is to adapt. Interestingly, that's exactly what some fiberglass door manufacturers are doing.After establishing significant market share, as well as providing a level of innovation, quality and value that is unprecedented within the door manufacturing industry, fiberglass manufacturers are ... more » Window Sales Should Bottom Out This Year
Residential product demand should see some recovery in 2009, but growth will be slow
With both new home construction and residential remodeling expenditures down, window sales will fall another 11.8 percent this year, according to a new report from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. Although cautious regarding the high inventory of unsold homes, the study sees the residential market beginning to regain some ... more » 
Doors Rediscovered in Interior Design
New materials, fabrication technologies and sustainable design are reinvigorating the product category
The value of interior doors as a design element has slowly diminished in recent years. The more attention-grabbing "wall furniture" of earlier eras disappeared. Unlike their contemporary hardwood kin in floors and cabinetry, wood doors were becoming largely commoditized. For many, a door was just a door. That is now changing for a rapidly growing number of astute practitioners in the ... more » Skylight Maker Tapping Green Movement
Velux launches solar water heating system
The recent International Builders’ Show in February saw the first move of a major fenestration industry company in North America into the solar market. Velux America introduced a solar water heating system at the show that its parent company based in Denmark has been selling in Europe for years.
“Solar water heating is another opportunity for individual homeowners to support the ... more » 
Industry Turns Green at Builders’ Show
Attendance Down with Slumping Market, But Certainly Not Out
Orlando, Fla.—Green building may not be mainstream yet, but all the evidence at this year’s International Builders’ Show suggested it will be soon. Window and door manufacturers at the February event appeared to be ready to join the movement by pointing not only to energy efficiency, but also to such issues as environmental stewardship and sustainability in their displays.Tough ... more » Window Dealers Expand into Sunrooms
Demand for larger additions and more four season rooms increasing opportunities
Selling and installing one sunroom could equate to the profit of replacing 150 to 200 windows. Got your attention?Many homeowners are staying put in their current dwellings, perhaps in part due to current market conditions. Three- and four-season sunrooms add additional living space to their homes at a fraction of the price and time as a traditional stick-built addition. As a result, sunrooms are ... more » FILTER BY
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A stimulus program for replacement windows and doors…
Right now, there’s much talk about the need to bail out U.S. automakers. Those in favor say actions are necessary to save the economy from falling into... »
Our annual rankings of the 100 largest manufacturers in North America, based on sales volumes. The industry's unofficial scorecard, the list is divided into 10 sales range categories, providing facts, figures and recaps of important developments at major players in the residential window and door business. »
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