The Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance’s (FGIA) annual conference took place this week in San Diego, where officials provided updates for various initiatives and collaborations. After progress slowed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, most efforts have since regained their momentum, officials said, including several impacting the environment and building codes, and one that’s set to change […]

A federal magistrate judge in Florida declined to issue an order seeking to restrain Forestwood Industries Inc. from certifying Brazilian plywood. A motion was filed by a group of nine U.S.-based plywood producers, assembled as U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition, seeking the order. Forestwood is a New York-based corporation that provides certification services for applicable […]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall alert Thursday for products produced by MI Windows and Doors, warning that some of the company’s 1620 vinyl single-hung impact windows with window opening control devices (WOCDs) present fall and serious injury hazards. According to CPSC officials, the product’s tilt latches can cause its WOCD […]

Guardian Glass has acquired Vortex Glass. Officials say the move expands the company’s capabilities for hurricane and insulating glass, while increasing Vortex’s plant capacity and service offerings. Guardian announced that the transaction for Vortex, a Miami-based fabrication business, is expected to close on January 23, 2023. “This transaction represents an important opportunity for Guardian Glass […]

Wind speeds near 150 mph were recorded when the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Ian is forecast to move into the central part of the state and beyond late Thursday, Sept. 29, and door and window operations are doing what they can to prepare for and weather the […]

Strybuc Industries, a wholesale distributor of window and door replacement hardware, announced that its Florida sales and distribution center moved into a larger facility in Hialeah, Fla. The move allows Strybuc to better manage the high demand for hardware in the Southeast. The new location will provide Strybuc with more space and improved logistics for […]

Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned across Florida and the coastal U.S., manufacturers developed stronger fenestration products and forecasting tools were developed to better prepare. When Andrew struck South Florida in 1992, there were more than […]

ASSA ABLOY has acquired J Newton Enterprises Inc, a pedestrian door distributor and service company in Florida. “I am very pleased to welcome J Newton Enterprises into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to reinforce our current offering within entrance automation,” said Nico Delvaux, president and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “J […]

U.S. homeowners are initiating home improvement projects with increased frequency, according to the Hearth Home Improvement Index. The index examines the number of applications for home improvement loans on the gethearth.com platform. 2021 data highlights an increased rate of projects related to bedrooms and bathrooms, home offices and kitchens. Wyoming, Texas and Florida top the […]

Hialeah, Fla.-based CGI Windows and Doors, part of the PGT Innovations family of brands, recently selected four individuals from across Florida to be awarded with a $1,000 cash prize as part of its “CGI Heroes: Celebrating Strength” contest. The event recognizes Florida residents who the company believes have gone above and beyond to help others. […]