Roto says its “FS Kempton” friction stays meet the highest requirements according to the European standards DIN EN 13126-6 and DIN EN 1670, JG/T 127 (China), and are included in the “AAMA Verified Component List” due to their compliance with the American standard AAMA 904. The company also says its friction stays allow the production […]

Roto has created a new corporate design that will apply across all Roto companies and divisions. The three divisions—window and door technology; roof window; RPS/Maintenance—will now have a single corporate identity. The company says the new, modern appearance and visual language support the identity of Roto and its focus on customers. The update includes new […]

As they do each year, the door and window industry has put a spotlight on window falls during Window Safety Week, which takes place annually during the first full week of April. According to SafeKids Worldwide, an average of eight children age five and under die and more than 3,300 are injured each year from […]

Roto launched its team of “Door Innovation” experts, a new organizational form for product and market development, on the first of the year. Under the operational management of Tom Vermeulen, head of sales door and door innovation, experienced “door specialists” assist with product development at door manufacturers and system suppliers as requested. The aim is […]

GlassCon Global VE-Glass Expo VE is giving attendees and exhibitors a chance to interact virtually in ways they haven’t been able to during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also providing plenty of relevant industry educational seminars and networking events. The first day of the show included educational tracks, with a variety of sessions, and live Q&A […]

Hardware and component manufacturers tout new options that require the same old tools—or, in some cases, no tools at all. Meanwhile, Guardian stops by [DWM]’s booth to unveil new glass options aimed at energy efficiency requirements. Youtube Link

Roto Frank of America’s president and CEO, Chris Dimou, recently participated as a panelist in the East Coast Industry Forum (ECIF). The forum took place in Hartford, Ct., on Friday, October 12, and focused on advanced manufacturing and workforce development. Dimou and other panelists agreed that there must be an ongoing discussion with manufacturing companies, […]

Roto North America recently announced that John Miller, of Tek-Parts, has joined its sales team. Effective October 1, Miller will support the company’s customer base across a seven-state, west coast region. He brings with him more than 29 years of industry experience, with a focus on both the sales and technical support side of operations. “John […]

There are a few new faces over at Roto North America. They have announced the hiring of Juergen Schairer and Jerry O’Keefe. Schairer assumes the role of Manager, Application Engineering- Euro Products. He will head up Roto’s European Tilt & Turn Group in Chester, Ct., where he can put his experience as a fabricator of […]

In our continuing video segments from Fensterbau in Nuremberg, Germany, today we look at a piece of handling equipment. Our product theme features hardware options which get more high-tech each year. Youtube Link