The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows prices for materials used in door and window manufacturing rising,…
raw materials
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Forecasting Demand Requirements Without a Time Machine
This summer has become a pleasant surprise for window manufacturers selling the most energy efficient products, as rising energy costs are fueling the market for…
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[DWM] FEBRUARY 2026 E-ZINE: WHAT’S NEWS
In This Month’s Edition: An OSHA fine for an Oregon-based manufacturer A look at how a major door and window manufacturer decided to offer healthcare…
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No Room for Compromise, No Matter Market Conditions
Allow me to state the obvious: The building and construction market is facing some challenges. Such conditions have influenced my writing in this space since…
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Preparing Yourself for New Equipment
Automated equipment continues to be a major investment for door and window manufacturers everywhere. Even in circumstances where fabricators aren’t looking to supercharge their production…
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Harnessing the Power of Relationships
Delivering on customer demands has always been a top priority for door and window makers. Technological innovations, new performance demands, and homeowner preferences have brought…
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Sticking to the Fundamentals
Last month, [DWM] published its 2024 Outlook. The full report is worth your attention, but here are a few quotes that stood out to me:…
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Aluminum Extruders File Petition With Commerce in ‘Fight for Our Very Existence’
The Aluminum Extruders Coalition (AEC) and United Steelworkers (USW) filed a trade case this week with the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S.…
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Getting Ready for the Future Is a Process
Today, there are more ways than ever to optimize your manufacturing processes. And there are more reasons than ever why such changes are necessary. In…
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The Virtues of Keeping a Clean House
Here’s a glaring statistic: Eighteen percent of the 1,176,340 nonfatal work injuries resulting in days away from work in 2020 were related to slips, trips…