Leading News
Jeld-Wen Announces Layoffs with a Rocky Third Quarter
Jeld-Wen Holding Inc. released its third quarter financial update and with it came news that the company plans to reduce its North America and corporate workforce by approximately 850 positions by the end of the calendar year.
The company reported a decrease in net revenues to $809.5 million (13.4%), which officials attribute to a decrease in core revenues, along with a decrease in net revenues from the court-ordered divestiture of a Towanda, Pennsylvania-based door skins manufacturing plant. Additionally, the net loss from continuing operations was $367.6 million, or $4.30 per share, in the quarter ending September 27, 2025. In the third quarter of 2024, the company recorded net losses from continuing operations at $73 million, or $0.86 per share. Third-quarter operating loss in 2025 was 25%, compared to 5.6% in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $44.4 million, a decrease of $37.2 million from the $81.6 million during the same quarter a year ago.
“Third-quarter results fell short of our expectations due to persistent market headwinds and price-cost pressures,” said CEO William J. Christensen.
Net revenues in the North American market declined by $131.8 million (19.4%) to $546.1 million in 2025. The company attributes the 13% decrease in core revenues to a decline in volume/mix due to weakened market demand.
While the layoffs are primarily in the North American workforce, the company is analyzing its European market as well.
“These are incredibly difficult decisions, and we deeply appreciate the dedication and contributions of all of our colleagues. However, given the significant macroeconomic headwinds, these actions are necessary to ensure the long-term health of the business and will strengthen the company’s competitive position going forward,” officials state in its 3Q report.
Legal
Judge Refuses to Drop Lawsuit Against Power Home Remodeling Over Robocalls
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Power Home Remodeling of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The case, brought by Nathan James Massarello in August 2024, alleges the company used an “artificial or prerecorded voice” to call his cellphone—and those of other class members—without consent.
Massarello reported receiving multiple unwanted calls in June 2024. In his complaint, he says Power Home Remodeling was attempting to reach someone else, despite the fact that he has used the same phone number for a decade. U.S. District Judge Robert J. White, of the Eastern District of Michigan, highlighted this point in his decision, noting that Massarello specifically alleges the company intended to reach another individual.
Power Home Remodeling sought dismissal, arguing Massarello was not “the called party” under the TCPA because it had permission from the intended recipient. The company maintained the number had been dialed in error.
Judge White disagreed. In denying the motion, he cited the statute’s prohibition on using an automatic telephone dialing system or prerecorded voice to call numbers assigned to cellular services, unless the “called party” has provided prior express consent.
Power Home warned that adopting this interpretation could expose companies to “massive liability” for wrong-number calls. White rejected that argument.
Andersen Corp. Claims Machine Manufacturer Failed to Deliver Equipment
Andersen Corp. and its affiliate, Eagle Window & Door Manufacturing Inc., have sued an automated equipment manufacturer over what they claim was a failed effort to produce machinery for Andersen’s E-Series products at Eagle’s Dubuque, Iowa, facility.
Filed in Minnesota’s Washington County District Court, the lawsuit targets Ontario-based ATS Corp. and its U.S. subsidiary, ATS Ohio Inc. Andersen and Eagle allege that ATS’ poor project management caused repeated delays, design flaws, rework and additional costs—ultimately leading to a failure to deliver.
According to the complaint, Andersen hired ATS in 2020 to design and build automated assembly equipment for the E-Series line. Eagle officials say they cleared floor space, re-engineered workflows and committed staff and capital to prepare for a sequenced launch. Despite those preparations, the companies allege ATS never finished the machines, forcing them to spend “millions of dollars” attempting to obtain the promised equipment.
The plaintiffs allege that ATS “cycled inexperienced personnel through the project,” used flawed processes and repeatedly reworked equipment without bringing it into contract compliance. Court documents state the project is now more than 860 days behind schedule and that ATS is “nowhere near” meeting its obligations.
Instead of correcting the issues, the lawsuit alleges ATS halted work and demanded contract amendments and “millions in extra payments” not permitted under the agreement. The complaint characterizes ATS’ actions as “gross negligence or willful misconduct.”
Andersen and Eagle say they learned in March 2025 that ATS had stopped work entirely and shifted resources to other projects. They claim ATS repeatedly admitted it would not resume work without additional payments.
The plaintiffs say they have suffered significant economic losses and are seeking lost profits along with direct, consequential and incidental damages.
M&A
Metra North America Launches in U.S. and Canada
Three United States- and Canada-based aluminum extrusion companies, Extruded Aluminum Company, Profile Custom Extrusions and Metra Canada, have combined to become Metra North America.
The three companies comprising Metra North America together provide more than a century of collective extrusion, fabricating and finishing experience serving customers in multiple building and industrial markets, officials said.
“Metra North America is a natural part of Metra globally,” said Metra CEO Enrico Zamperdri. “We share the same customer-first values and the same relentless passion for meticulously crafted products, innovation, problem solving and flexibility.”
As part of Metra global, Metra North America is a KPS Capital Partners portfolio company. KPS acquired Metra in 2021, with the intent of creating a strong presence across both Europe and North America.
Voilàp Group Acquires Stürtz to Expand Machinery Footprint
Voilàp Group has acquired the Stürtz Group with the goal of strengthening its position in the machinery sector of the window and façade industry.
Voilàp is a multinational company based in Italy that specializes in the development and production of intelligent systems for industries and cities. Stürtz is a manufacturer of automated machinery for PVC processing, headquartered in Neustadt, Germany.
With more than 350 employees, Stürtz generates revenues of approximately $76 million and operates international subsidiaries in Canada, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States, officials said.
Voilàp officials say the acquisition includes Stürtz’s production plant, real estate entity, machinery, intellectual property, brands, software, workforce, order backlog and inventories. Voilàp also acquires the shares of Stürtz’s international subsidiaries in Canada, Poland, the U.K. and the U.S. All of Stürtz’s 350-plus jobs will be retained to safeguard the company’s technical expertise.
Stürtz will continue to operate as a brand and as an independent organization.
YourNewDoor.com Acquires Dallas Door Designs
YourNewDoor.com recently acquired the assets of Dallas Door Designs, a local specialist in custom iron and wood entry doors serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As part of the integration, the Dallas Door Designs brand will be retired. All operations will transition immediately to YourNewDoor.com.
The company also plans to expand into a larger facility in the near future to accommodate expected growth and increased production capacity.
Seven experienced team members from Dallas Door Designs will join the YourNewDoor.com team. The company has committed to fulfilling all existing Dallas Door Designs customer orders, ensuring a smooth transition with no disruption to service or project timelines, officials assured. All future customer communications, installations, and support will now be handled directly through YourNewDoor.com’s expanded operational team.
Expansions
United Window & Door Expands by Adding 40,000 Square Feet
United Window & Door, a regional manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors based in Springfield, New Jersey, has announced the expansion of its production facilities.
United officials said the $6.5 million expansion will add more than 40,000 square feet of new production space equipped with updated manufacturing technology, including new lines for Super Spacer and triple-pane glass. A second fully automated “super line” will also be added, increasing United’s production capacity by more than 250,000 windows per year, resulting in the creation of more than 75 new jobs.
“With this expansion, we’re actively responding to the growing demand for our products,” says Chris Derrico, vice president of operations. “At the same time, we’re investing in the most advanced technologies to keep United at the forefront of quality and performance.”
The expansion is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
Fortune Brands Opens New Campus Headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois
Fortune Brands Innovations Inc., a home, security and digital products company, has welcomed more than 500 associates to its newly opened headquarters, in Deerfield, Illinois, including 400 new hires.
The company is now two years ahead of its 2027 goal of adding 400 full-time positions in the Chicago area, officials said, at the same time retaining flexibility to adjust its pace of hiring as needed in light of evolving macro-economic conditions.
The campus consists of three towers, two of which will be occupied by Fortune Brands, with the third remaining home to Amgen. Fortune Brands associates have moved into one of the towers and will expand into the second tower early next year. By the end of 2027, company officials say it will have the capacity to support over 1,000 professional associates at its headquarters.
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