GED Integrated Solutions (GED) has appointed John C. Moore to the role of vice president of marketing, effective immediately. In this position, Moore will oversee and coordinate GED’s product marketing, channel marketing, market research, and communications initiatives and strategies for both its domestic and international activities. Moore brings more than 25 years of experience as […]

GED Integrated Solutions Inc. recently won ABB Robotics’ “Most Innovative Solution” Award for its  Roboclean (RC-2000) robotic twin-head vinyl corner cleaning system. The prestigious award was announced at ABB Robotics’ recent 2016 Americas Value Provider Conference, held in Atlanta June 8-9. “We at ABB Robotics applaud GED Integrated Solutions for their innovative use of industrial robotics and are […]

Fensterbau Frontale, the biennial international trade show dedicated to the door and window industry, has always prominently featured machinery, and this year is no exception. GED exhibited here for the first time with its RC2000 robotic cleaner. “I’ve had people from all over coming to look at this whether they are making windows or not,” […]

Mike Burk of GED Integrated Solutions, an expert on glass safety in the workplace, spoke on that topic during the recent American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Annual Conference  in Huntington Beach, Calif. Last year, AAMA created the Manufacturing Safety Forum so those in the industry could compare and share best practices and safety tips. Burk has been running […]

A Wilton, Conn.-based investment firm is investing heavily in the door and window manufacturing industry by acquiring a major player. Altus Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on middle-market manufacturing companies in the U.S., has acquired GED Integrated Solutions Inc. According to a company statement, Altus, along with the company’s senior management team, made this […]

When Win-door North America wrapped up before those in the U.S. celebrated Thanksgiving, it was evident that door and window companies in both the U.S. and Canada have a lot for which to be thankful. Chris Dimou, president Roto North America, reported that business has doubled organically in the last five years. “It’s encouraging to […]

In my annual tradition, here is my best of the International Builders’ Show which I attended last week in Las Vegas. The event drew more than 75,000 attendees and the mood was nothing but positive. Best way to encourage innovation: Ply Gem invited companies to its booth to introduce new technologies in front of a […]

GED Integrated Solutions has appointed David Stivers to the role of Western Region Sales Manager, effectively immediately. In this position, Stivers’ sales activities for GED will serve the window and door manufacturers of the western regions of the United States and Canada. He joins GED as a 14 year sales veteran. For the past five […]

When speaking to door and window manufacturers at the GlassBuild America show last week, DWM editor Tara Taffera asked them what they were looking for at the show, whether it be new machines, hardware or components. Whatever the product, there is no doubt companies were window shopping. “We are looking for new ideas, what’s new […]

During today’s Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) educational seminar, Bill Briese, R&D/engineering manager for GED Integrated Solutions, presented “Glass Receiving, Cutting & Washing.” The presentation focused on the many practical techniques handlers can use to ensure high-quality insulating glass (IG). Many of the tips Briese offers were commonsense reminders such as “always wear gloves and […]