As people look for more ways to avoid germs, Nostalgic Warehouse aims to promote an age-old solution: brass doorknobs and hardware. According to the company, copper and copper alloys were recently registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the first solid, antimicrobial material. Brass and bronze, officials say, pose a natural ability to kill […]

For dealers that cross over from residential to commercial, but would prefer to stick with vinyl products, Deceuninck recently introduced a new line that officials say is “an excellent alternative to aluminum windows.” The 579 Series is perfect, they say, for remodeling, replacement and new midrise projects. The product is designed to bring enhanced thermal […]

Door seals are designed to prevent water intrusion, but even the best isn’t made to hold back floods. For customers who are interested in added protection, Legacy’s marine-grade, aluminum shields are designed to slip into brackets mounted to interior or exterior door frames, then tighten into place when needed. The system acts as a dam, […]

Officials for Roto say their research shows that business-to-business providers place a high value on easy-to-install systems that offer minimal complexity. For this reason, the company developed and offers modular systems that not only use identical parts but offer compatibility across products. For example, the NX hardware range allows fabricators to switch over to tilt […]

Rehau launched its new Attivo hardware throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The door and window hardware range, which includes the European-made Kovinoplastika Lož Hardware ARXspin line, is manufactured using the ARXCoat hot-dip galvanizing, for adding longevity on tilt-turn, turn and hopper windows, as well as balcony doors.  The product range offered through the company’s Attivo program includes Rehau branded components […]

Ultrafab officials say its new technology proves “better overall performance than any other weather seal.” To back those claims, Ultra Cell Micro-Cellular Foam Seals are engineered to provide excellent compression set resistance for minimal loss of functional height over time, as well as consistent and predictable closing under low force. The microcellular foam in Ultrfab’s […]

Officials for FrontLine say the company’s new Hinged Aluminum Clad Patio Door Frame System is designed especially with exterior door fabricators in mind, allowing them to utilize their existing platforms. The system is available in 4-9/16 inch and 6-9/16 inch jamb depths (sold as a kit), and is cut and machined to unique door specifications. […]

Quanex’s new full-service outsourcing for screens is designed to allow companies that struggle with inventory or devote too much floor space to boost their efficiencies. Officials say facilities throughout the U.S. are dedicated to making high-quality door and window screens that are built to exact specifications and that remain out of the way until needed. […]

As doors continue to grow in size, Anthony Innovations has increased the weight capacity of for rollers to match—the latest of which accommodates up to 550 pounds per panel. In addition to more capacity, the company’s 1000 Series roller also features an increased adjustment range, ease of adjustment under load and improved rolling performance. Available […]

While some folks know “The Edge” as a guitarist for rock band U2, so far as insulating glass is concerned officials for EDTM say its Low-E Coating and Edge Deletion Detector (also known as The EDGE) is the real rocker. The ergonomic tool is designed for use in window manufacturing and as a glass processing […]