March/April 2023
April 12th, 2023 by Nathan HobbsRunning Start
For 120 years now, Andersen has worked to disrupt the door and window industry with innovative products and advanced manufacturing. In an interview with [DWM], the company’s latest CEO explains how he aims to extend that legacy.
They’re Here
With autonomous robots edging their way closer to human abilities, could they make their way into manufacturing? And what about doors and windows?
Moving Forward
With material and labor shortages to contend with, machinery makers haven’t shied away from attempts to innovate. Instead, they’ve improved in areas ranging from automation to software.
Annual List of Top Dealers
The industry’s top door and window salespeople were undeterred by a slower housing market and higher interest rates. Rather than wait the situation out, they dug in to increase revenues by 21% on average.
Columns
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Fenestration Focus
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Trend Tracker
Key takeaways from recent bank failures
FGIA Analysis
The link between failure and innovation
WMA Headlines
How “Aha” moments can come from something borrowed
Secret Shopper
Why a recent visit to Vegas turned up a losing hand
Departments
What’s News
From M&As to awards and expansions
Introducing
The industry’s latest products
Ones to Watch
Sales to executive leadership—all of the latest faces
Now Showing
Upcoming events
Industry Indices
A visual and statistical look at trends and issues
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