March/April 2023

April 12th, 2023 by Nathan Hobbs

Running 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

From the Editor

Why it pays to get outside of your comfort zone

Fenestration Focus

Why Energy Star 7.0 is about more than just specs

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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