I just had dinner with a customer who was eager to talk about the state of the economy. “What is happening to business?” he asked. “I have not seen it this slow in some time! What is going on? We need to discuss the state of the economy and what I need to do to […]

During customer visits in the last few weeks, the feedback I am getting is that a slowdown is indeed happening. Window fabricators may produce a steady number of units, but new orders do not match daily production levels. Backorders make up the difference. Lead times are coming back down and in some cases are returning […]

Dealing with price increases, addressing the dreaded backlog, and preparing for a downturn, were all challenges cited by a panel of home improvement companies who gathered earlier this year. 2021 was another record year for many companies, and Scott Berman, president of Florida Window and Door, said it has caused complacency among many. “All of […]