The Industry’s Biggest Show Returns to Orlando
Recognized as the largest annual trade show in North America for the door, window and glass industries, GlassBuild America is expected to attract many of them to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, November 4–6, 2025. Among the more than 500 exhibitors, the usual categories are expected, including machinery, components and plenty of door, window and glass systems and components.
Exhibitors
Booth 5040: Wizard Screen Solutions
The event’s educational program includes sessions covering construction trends, energy performance, code updates and supply chain management, but there’s no debating that the highlight includes the exhibition floor.
Among the trends attendees can expect to see are a strong emphasis on bigger glass with slimmer frames. Automation and robotics will also be on display in machinery, and digital platforms offer to streamline sales-to-production workflows. Hardware and components are becoming smarter and more integrated, while surface aesthetics and security-driven innovations are opening new markets.
Wizard plans to show off its expanded screens portfolio, including VistaView Plus, which is now available with a 100mm housing. Designed for large openings, the non-pleated system spans more than 20 feet in a single configuration and over 40 feet in a double, making it suitable for patio doors, bifolds and stacking door applications.
The system includes an optional low-profile track that provides smooth transitions and a streamlined appearance, while maintaining durability. VistaView Plus is flexible enough for use in both residential and light commercial.
Five Key Trends
- Bigger Glass, Better Views
Products like ODL’s Blinds + Glass XL prove the industry is still hooked on expanses of glass and slimmer sightlines. - Smarter, Multi-Function Hardware
Hardware is evolving to do more with less. Roto’s DuoTilt Hung Window Lock System and Vision’s Constant Force Balance reflect a trend toward integrated, simplified mechanisms that enhance security, ease of use and aesthetics. - Automation and Robotics
Manufacturers continue to embrace robotics and automation for speed and accuracy. Take, for example, GED’s RoboClean-2000, which automates corner cleaning with advanced robotics, and Haffner’s screen machines and Winpro’s Screen Express systems, which streamline screen production. - Digital Transformation
Software platforms are always front and center. This year, examples include Windowmaker Web and Paradigm’s suite of solutions, which give fabricators and dealers web-based, connected systems for quoting, configuring and managing production. - Aesthetics, Aesthetics, Aesthetics
Surface treatments and finishes remain important differentiators, such as American Renolit’s new laminate line. Chelsea’s 9490 Double Hung with integrated casing also delivers clean, traditional looks, while CRL’s modular door rail kit emphasizes flexibility and finish variety for glass doors.
Booth 5073: Pro-Line Automation
Pro-Line will highlight its latest advancement in high-speed sash cleaning at the upcoming trade show: the Pro-Clean CNC-700TL. Designed and built in North America, the system combines speed, precision and efficiency for fabricators of uPVC doors and windows.
The Pro-Clean CNC-700TL features two independent three-axis cleaning heads, along with updated safety measures. It performs cleaning, tilt latch routing and pivot bar fabrication in hung or slider sashes in approximately 30 seconds. When paired with the company’s FHV-5060HS High-Speed Vertical Sash Welder, the work cell can produce up to 800 hung or slider sashes per shift, offering a path toward higher output and improved consistency.
Operators interact with the system through a PC-based interface and a 22-inch touchscreen monitor. For workflow integration, the machine supports electronic data interchange (EDI) via barcode or QR code scanning, allowing for streamlined automation and data exchange across production environments.
Booth 9006: Chelsea Building Products Inc.
Chelsea will exhibit its 9490 New Construction Double Hung window. The product includes an integrated flat casing that replicates the look of applied exterior trim. The approach simplifies installation while accommodating a range of exterior cladding products. Configurations come with or without applied sill nose and are available with an integral mull option.
The system accepts ⅞-inch insulating glass. The sill incorporates a 7-degree non-weep slope, while dual weatherstripping adds water management and protection against air infiltration.
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Booth 10078: Winpro
Winpro has added the Screen Express and Screen Express SS to its line of semi-automatic screening machines. By combining a space-saving design with updates to automation and usability, the Screen Express series is aimed at increasing productivity in screen manufacturing operations with efficient spline insertion.
A central feature includes a Swing Arm Operator Station, which provides the same functionality as a pedestal unit but is mounted for easier operator access and reduced floor footprint. Systems also offer a wireless barcode scanning option to improve workflow efficiency, along with a redesigned cloth cut cylinder for enhanced performance.
Booth 12020: Roto North America
Roto will show its new DuoTilt Hung Window Lock System, which integrates locking, unlocking and tilting into a single mechanism for hung windows. The system incorporates a concealed tilt latch, which maintains the window’s exterior appearance while providing access to tilt functionality.
The hardware is constructed from zinc alloy for durability and is designed for compatibility with vinyl profiles. Operation is supported by visual indicators that display whether the window is locked, unlocked or tilted. Tactile feedback from the lever allows users to feel the transition between modes, reinforcing correct operation.
By combining multiple functions in one mechanism, the DuoTilt system is intended to simplify use, enhance security and preserve aesthetics.
Booth 14040: Quanex
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) published AAMA 1901-25, Specification for Security Screen Products, establishing a framework for evaluating products marketed as security screens. The standard outlines performance expectations and testing protocols, marking a formal step in recognizing this product category within the door and window industry. Quanex’s Fortify Security series was developed to meet these criteria.
Built with Meshtec technology, the line utilizes high-tensile, stainless-steel, woven mesh designed to withstand significant impact. In addition to providing traditional benefits, such as ventilation, insect deterrence and outward visibility, Fortify screens are engineered to resist damage from pets while deterring forced entry.
The company is expanding its Fortify line with additional products now in development.
Booth 14064: Erdman Automation Corp.
Erdman is set to debut a new Cohesive Bond High Speed (CBHS) line in Orlando. According to a sneak peek provided by the company to [DWM], this breakthrough technology delivers faster throughput, improved bond line strength, immediate handling strength, simplified grid placement and enhanced sight line.
Company officials invite you to “see what’s next in high-performance insulating glass automation.”
Booth 17033: Nova Plastech Inc.
Nova Plastech will showcase its range of door and window components. The company manufactures profiles in cellular PVC, composites and rigid PVC, with an emphasis on durability and ease of installation.
Products on display include door jambs, thresholds, interior and exterior trim, and sash profiles, all designed to align with current building standards. In addition to its standard offerings, the company provides design and manufacturing services for customized OEM solutions.
Booth 17049: Veka North America
Veka North America is set to debut what it’s labeling a bold look and breakthrough performance in one game-changing system.
Ecolutions is the first door and window platform built with the company’s Obsidian black vinyl formulation. Designed to meet rising demand for modern, all-black systems, Ecolutions delivers a sleek, black-on-black finish with uncompromising durability, thermal efficiency and streamlined fabrication, according to company information. The system features a 1-⅛-inch glazing pocket for triple-pane insulating glass units and is ideal for new construction, replacement and light commercial applications.
Booth 18021: ODL Inc.
With coverage up to 28 square feet, Blinds + Glass XL by ODL is an enclosed blinds solution designed for oversized sliding and folding patio doors and large windows.
The product is available in sizes from 9 to 63 inches wide by 46 to 90 inches high, meeting demand for expansive glass in modern architectural design. An EasyGlide operator uses a patent-pending constant-spring force mechanism to deliver smooth, effortless raise, lower and tilt controls.
The product is compatible with leading frame systems, with both standard and custom options, including low-E glass. No specialized installation is required and blinds fit directly into standard insulating glass prep and glazing processes, according to company information.
Booth 21097: Haffner
Haffner’s SAC-845 and SAC-855 Automated Screen Mesh and Spline Insertion Machines for windows and patio doors cut and install mesh and spline into 24-inch by 36-inch window frames in just 35 seconds. With just one operator, manufacturers can produce approximately 60 screens per hour, company officials say.
The larger SAC-855 automates screen assembly for patio doors, accommodating up to 48-inch by 96-inch sizes, but it can also be adjusted to work on smaller window frames. Both machines require a minimum frame size of 15 inches by 15 inches.
The SAC-845 has a total footprint of 10 by 15 feet, including a safety zone. The larger SAC-855 is 20 by 10 feet.
Booth 23167: Wakefield Equipment
Wakefield will show off its K-51DV Flipping Table and Conveyor. The station remains a top option for manufacturers and assemblers needing to free up hands in production. With it, one person can handle large doors and windows.
The K-51DV offers ergonomic features to help ensure safety and prevents the issue of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to company information. Each table is custom-built to your company’s specific needs.
Booth 24061: GED Integrated Solutions Inc.
GED’s RoboClean-2000 Frame introduces robotics to vinyl door and window manufacturing, addressing a process that has remained largely unchanged for more than 25 years, company officials suggest. The system is a twin-head, 12-axis robotic corner cleaner with full articulation and infinite axis accessibility. This flexibility allows tools to approach profiles at angles previously unattainable, including from underneath corners, delivering more consistent and repeatable results.
The machine reduces or eliminates manual cleaning, while its capability engages tools at optimal angles for both flat and contoured surfaces. It also removes the step-movement limitations and surface “chatter” often associated with conventional approaches. According to company officials, the system operates up to 15% faster than current technologies.
Other features include vertical and horizontal pneumatic clamping, profile recognition, advanced programming for non-linear surfaces, and a high-efficiency scrap cleanout system to reduce dust accumulation.
Booth 30090: [DWM] Magazine
If you make it to GlassBuild, we invite you to stop by and see us. [DWM], along with our sister brands, will be in booth 30090. While you’re at it, take the time to speak with someone from our research division and grab a copy of the magazine.
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Booth 27040: American Renolit Corp.
American Renolit plans to unveil a new laminate solution for windows. According to the company, the product represents a new aesthetic direction for its exterior films and is designed to meet current market demands.
The new solution is designed to fill a gap in available options for window builders, combining performance with a fresh exterior appearance, according to company officials. They describe the forthcoming product as a strategic addition to Renolit’s laminate portfolio, aimed at addressing both functional and design considerations in window applications.
Booth 27060: Vision Hardware Inc.
Vision Hardware has expanded its constant-force balance line with the addition of a ¾-inch version. Officials say the new option was developed to meet demand for hardware suited to windows with larger cavities. The system is patent pending and is now available in both ½-inch and ¾-inch widths to support a broader range of designs.
Balances are offered in single, double, triple and quad configurations to handle sash weights of up to 44 pounds. They can be preassembled to specification for easier integration and include options such as integrated pivot bar containment, multiple housing designs and various brake forces. Additional flexibility is provided through interchangeable pivot bars and mounting clips, as well as a tensioning screw that adjusts friction on cusp weights.
Booth 29012: Paradigm
For more than 25 years, Paradigm has provided software platforms to door and window manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The company’s Paradigm Omni application is designed to configure and quote complex products quickly and accurately. Paradigm Nexus connects sales to production through real-time updates on inventory, scheduling and shipping. Lastly, Paradigm Vendo focuses on in-home sales, giving teams the ability to simplify transactions, strengthen customer confidence and manage costs.
Together, these systems form a connected platform aimed at improving efficiency across quoting, order fulfillment and production workflows.
Booth 47069: Combilift
Combilift will feature equipment designed for handling long, bulky and heavy loads in restricted spaces. The company’s multidirectional C-Series and CB forklifts are built to travel sideways, allowing operators to transport items such as doors, windows or glass panels without overhead carrying. This approach reduces risk of injury while making better use of available floor space.
The forklifts’ low center of gravity helps stabilize loads near the ground, and the C-Series includes an integrated platform that provides a resting base during transport.
For palletized and long materials in narrow-aisle environments, the company offers pedestrian stackers, including the Combi-WR4 and Combi-CS. These units use a patented tiller arm that can be rotated left or right, enabling the rear wheel to turn parallel to the chassis at the push of a button.
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