“Enough is enough. Let’s go.” After sitting out a year due to COVID-19, that’s what Brian Whalen, vice president of sales for Hope’s Windows, had to say about the International Builders’ Show (IBS). Whalen said Orlando was the perfect venue for a comeback, where—in his opinion, at least—the state is “more open to business as […]

“We’re here.” That was the message from World Millwork Alliance president and CEO Rosalie Leone this week, as the association proceeded—in person—with its annual trade show. After sitting out a year and proceeding with a virtual platform in 2020, “Two years is just too long,” Leone declared. While the event failed to gather as many […]

Standard window and entry door products may have been dwarfed in size by oversized sliders and pivot doors at this year’s International Builders’ Show, but in the end they found ways to compete. Thermally-broken steel doors sported new, eye-catching designs and finishes, and yesterday’s fiberglass doors glowed with newer, brighter colors. Meanwhile, Andersen’s A-Series and […]

From exciting new door products to bright colors for windows, the first day of the International Builders’ Show was full of fresh looks. DWM was there to take it all in. Youtube Link

GlassCraft Door Company recently received its first-ever Partners of Choice Award from David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held home builder. GlassCraft received an “A” ranking in service based on the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform, which is designed to improve communication and interaction between suppliers and builder partners. This platform includes the comprehensive […]

Tucker Door & Trim, a leading wholesale distributor of doors, windows and specialty millwork, has entered into a distribution plan with GlassCraft Door Company, one of the largest residential entry door manufacturers in the country. The partnership expands Tucker Door & Trim’s entry door offering to include patented and award-winning products from GlassCraft. “Tucker Door […]

The GlassCraft Door Company has officially hit middle age. The Houston-based residential entry door manufacturer is marking its 40th anniversary in business this year. Founded in 1977 as a glass supply retail company, GlassCraft has now grown into a national door manufacturer with a 185,000-square-foot facility and a cross-country distribution network. “We are truly thankful […]

The first day of the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., saw a tremendous turnout and a collection of new fenestration products. DWM was there for all the highlights. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube.

Another International Builders’ Show is in the books, and many people hearkened back to the “good old days” to describe the show. You know, back in the day when housing starts were well more than a million and business was good all around. As new-home construction continues to climb toward that million mark, the aisles […]

The World Millwork Alliance’s 51st annual convention and tradeshow, held this week at Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria Convention Center, was a showcase of new products and services. Johnson Hardware showed off a new soft close for pocket doors. It’s expected to launch at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas in January. It’s rated for doors up […]