The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) announced that Jason Weber is joining its staff as vice president of government affairs and operations. Weber comes to AEC with more than 25 years of experience in the aluminum extrusion industry having previously held various positions with aluminum extrusion companies, including Taber Extrusions, Alumax, Alcoa, Sapa and Hydro Extrusions […]

JELD-WEN Holding Inc. was named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023. Company officials say it is the only door and window manufacturer on the global list. “We are immensely proud that JELD-WEN has secured its place among the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies,” said CEO William J. Christensen. “Building a culture […]

A currently proposed rulemaking would raise the threshold for overtime exemptions from $35,568 to $55,068 (annually). The rule would also raise the maximum salary for those classified as “highly compensated employees” from $107,432 to $143,988. While a similar proposal from the Obama Administration was shot down, legal experts say companies should prepare for possible changes. […]

FEMA has released three new recovery advisories (RA) developed in response to Hurricane Ian, which impacted southwest Florida in September of 2022. The recovery advisories include recommendations for reducing water intrusion through and around doors and windows due to wind-driven rain. According to officials, the third advisory, RA 3 – Reducing Water Intrusion Through Windows […]

Glass fabricator Press Glass Inc. will invest $155 million to expand its existing facility in Ridgeway, Va. Officials say the expansion includes a 360,000-square-foot addition, which will create 335 new jobs. Press Glass opened its Virginia facility in 2020, employing more than 300 workers. Founded in 1991, the company has 15 factories in the U.S. […]

The North Bay Business Journal named All Weather Architectural Aluminum a recipient in this year’s “Best Places to Work” awards. The award marks the fourth consecutive year the company has received this recognition. The award highlights best workplace practices and recognizes outstanding organizations for their support and commitment to employees. Officials for All Weather say […]

Leaders across the construction, retail and skilled trades industries have created the Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC).

Prime-Line Products has recalled more than 167,000 glass doorknobs due to laceration hazards. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the doorknobs can crack and separate from the doorknob assembly, posing a laceration risk to customers.

Publicly traded door and window companies must disclose any cybersecurity incident considered material* and describe the event in a new form within four days of the incident, according to a new rule issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). SEC officials say companies must also periodically disclose their cybersecurity risk management, strategy and […]

YKK AP America (YKK AP) announced the appointment of Raymond Shelton as vice president/chief sustainability and communications officer. Officials say Shelton’s new role underscores the company’s continued commitment to building a better society through architectural products that connect people, the planet and the future. In his new role, Shelton is responsible for leading and directing […]