The labor shortage is impacting all facets of the doors, windows, and glass and glazing industry. This reality, paired with the desire for increased efficiencies and safety, is driving the rise of automation. At the 2019 Glass Processing Automation Days (GPAD) Conference, held last week in San Antonio, companies highlighted ways automation can save time […]

The last day of Fensterbau 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany, presented attendees with interesting shading products and machinery. We also chatted with some Americans at the show to get their thoughts on this one-of-a-kind event for the door and window industry. Youtube Link

Fensterbau is taking place this week in Nuremberg, Germany, and today DWM takes a look at some of the products available from coating and machinery suppliers. “The show was very good today,” said Michael Braeuel, president of AquaSurTech. “As always, we had a good international contingent of window and door makers interested in just-in-time colorization. […]

Forel announced it has re-organized the leadership of its North American branch. Stefano Mauriello is CEO of Forel North America as of January 1, 2018. Christine Wilson is chief financial officer, Marco Schiavon is sales manager, Troy Lentner is the U.S. service manager and Owen Allen is the Canada service managers and sales support. Riccardo […]

Forel has remodeled and expanded its North American headquarters in St. Paul, Minn., to accommodate additional employees and spare parts inventory. This is the company’s second expansion in the last 18 months, including its new service branch office that was opened in Vaughan, Ont., in 2016. “This growth is a testament to Forel North America’s […]

WinDoor in Montreal swung into high gear on Wednesday, and nearly every exhibitor described an event that was much busier than last year’s trade show in Toronto. “It’s looking like a lot more engagement at this show,” said Graeme Morrison of Mennie Canada. “There are a lot of Quebec-based customers who are showing interest.” “The […]

Next week I will be headed to Atlanta to see the latest products on display, mainly components that go into making a door or window. While there are many products taking center stage, there are a few items on the top of my interest list. I am working on DWM’s Annual Green Awards right now […]

An improving economy and its vast potential have long made North America a coveted destination for Forel, so the Italian-based insulating glass machinery manufacturer has tabbed Mike Schmidt as the man to help make that a reality. Schmidt will serve as general manager of Forel North America, the company’s first wholly-owned subsidiary outside of Europe. […]