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November 15, 2008
FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Materials & Components, Aesthetics & Style

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 »
November 5, 2008
THE TALK... | Markets & Trends

With Obama's election, how do you feel about the next four years?

I know there are a lot of readers out there less than thrilled with Barack Obama’s victory in yesterday’s election. Past polls we ran showed... more »
November 4, 2008
Meetings & Events | Segments

Win-Door Show Opens Next Week

Window and door makers from across Canada expected to gather in Toronto
Window and door makers from across Canada expected to gather in Toronto more »
November 1, 2008
FEATURE ARTICLE | Products

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 »
November 1, 2008
SPECIAL FEATURES | Segments

Seeking our 2009 Top 100 Manufacturers

Information on how to get your company included
Information on how to get your company included more »
October 22, 2008
Meetings & Events | Materials & Components, Segments

Despite Weak Market, AMD Show Sees New Products and New Exhibitors

Orlando, Fla.—"We just have to get through this,” said one distributor attending the annual exhibition and convention of the Association of Millwork Distributors last week. That attitude was shared... more »
October 22, 2008
THE TALK... | Segments

What segment are you targeting?

It’s pretty apparent at this point that our economy is not going to bounce back quickly. It’ll take time to get everything straightened out to reasonable levels and, in the meantime, companies... more »
October 20, 2008
COLUMN : Industry Watch | Markets & Trends

Don't Ignore a Huge Market Segment

Those who ignore the knowledge, buying power and participation of women in the home improvement marketplace, a longtime male-dominated niche market, do so to their economic peril. The Lowe's home improvement chain set out to prove this premise about five years ago and came up not pink, not green, but golden. The blue's answer to Home Depot's well-established orange, which included wider aisles, ... more »
October 15, 2008
Meetings & Events | Markets & Trends

Continued Success Predicted for Win-Door Show

Billing itself as "the most complete fenestration industry package," annual CWDMA show is set for November in Toronto
Billing itself as "the most complete fenestration industry package," annual CWDMA show is set for November in Toronto more »
October 9, 2008
THE TALK... | Segments

So, when do you think we'll see growth in the window and door market now?

The economic outlook, along with the outlook for window and door sales, isn't too bright. We've all seen the news. While I'm not kidding myself, I found some hope and encouragement, however... more »
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With Obama's election, how do you feel about the next four years?

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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... »

Top 100 Manufacturers of 2008

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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