| The residential fenestration industry
is complex with overlapping and intertwining channels of distribution
and companies involved with and/or selling to multiple levels of the
supply chain. Consolidation, vertical integration and numerous other
trends are combining to alter traditional relationships and encourage
companies to seek new approaches to the market.
As the market grows, there is tremendous evolution in product and
manufacturing technology and also dynamic movement within the supply
chain. Here are a few of the significant changes taking place within
the window and door industry, creating challenges and opportunities
at all levels:
- Continued growth of vinyl market share
- Movement toward installed sales
- Steady shift toward mass customization in manufacturing
- Emergence of fiberglass and other new composite materials
- Adoption of E-commerce and Internet-based transaction systems
- Code-driven demand for hurricane and storm resistant products
- Increased sophistication in logistics and inventory management
- Implementation of quality programs
- Ratcheting up of energy efficiency requirements
- Consumer demand for low maintenance
- Emphasis on fast turnarounds and tighter scheduling
- Expanding array of design options and finishes
- Further automation of the plant
- More educated, knowledgeable customer base
Many Factors Drive Continued Growth
Strength in new residential construction with housing starts at
historic highs. Steadily increased spending in the remodeling and
home improvement markets. Codes and consumer preferences are propelling
demand for higher value windows and doors.
With a focus on the residential market, Window & Door
covers it all:
- Windows
- Patio Doors
- Entry Doors
- Interior Doors
- Patio Enclosures
- And much more!
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