“Most break-ins are committed by criminals who come right through the front door, according to Department of Justice statistics,” says Consumer Reports (CR) author Daniel Wroclawski in an article highlighting the best and worst door locks, as tested by the magazine’s engineering team. As a way to help consumers find the most durable locks, CR […]

In a study released by the Freedonia Group this month, the U.S. market for door and window components is predicted to increase 3.8% annually to $17.2 billion in 2023. This study, titled Window & Door Components, is unique from other Freedonia door and window market studies in that it covers details for both components used […]

Prices for materials used in door and window manufacturing saw another month with minimal change in July 2019, and continue to increase on a year-over-year basis according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In July, the monthly PPI for flat glass in the commodity category rose […]

He was 64 years old and had spent more than 30 years at the helm of Strybuc, a leading wholesale distributor of window and door replacement hardware since 1982.

Check out DWM and USGlass magazine’s continuing video coverage of GlassBuild America which concluded yesterday. Today we take a look at sliding wall systems, vinyl windows, hardware and other components. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube.

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) will hold its annual membership meeting on October 22-24 in Palm Coast, Fla., at Hammock Beach Resort. The meeting will prioritize 2014 initiatives, including the launch of BHMA’s residential standards program, and members will assess the progress of the ongoing work of the industry’s strategic and technical teams. “Leading […]

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Nova Capital announced the closing of the sale of Newell Rubbermaid’s hardware business, which includes the Amerock®, Ashland®, Bulldog® and Shur-Line® brands, to Nova Capital. “What we do is the same, we’ll just be able to do things bigger and better. Newell Rubbermaid is a great company, but it was focused […]