CES 2022 took place last week in Las Vegas, and while reports show lower attendance than previous years due to COVID-19, a few players in the door hardware space, and glass, still came armed with their latest innovations. The annual event is one that unveils the newest consumer electronic technology. The biggest introduction came from […]

A few exhibitors at this year’s International Builders’ Show said they were reminding visitors of everything they can offer—including the fact that sometimes the basics are necessary. Simpson Doors was one such company, reinforcing with builders the idea that they can offer any size or shape of door imaginable. “It is still hard for builders […]

“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 […]

As door and window companies face labor shortages, DWM’s editors set out to find the products that help. Meanwhile, we stumbled across plenty of “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” around this year’s steel doors, as they look to make a comeback. Youtube Link

Schlage recently established new residential purchasing arrangements with three of the nation’s top home builders: PulteGroup, Smith Douglas Homes and Hanover Builders Inc. Schlage locks will now be exclusively purchased and featured on all new developments. As the No. 3 builder in the U.S., PulteGroup extends its relationship with Schlage until 2021 to integrate more electronic lock […]

Last week, the ELEVATE Design Collective, an alliance of six industry-leading home design brands, hosted an event to unveil the new ELEVATE Pantone color, Single Malt, in an urban loft in New York City. The loft showcased custom products from Jeld-Wen and Schlage, as well as Delta Faucet Company, Formica Corp., Hunter Fan and KitchenAid. The brands’ designers […]

Jeld-Wen and Schlage are among six home design brands that have joined together to form the ELEVATE Design Collective. Delta Faucet Company, Formica Corporation, Hunter Fan and KitchenAid are the other participating brands. Together with their door and window partners, they’ll work to provide design-driven insight and inspiration to interior designers, architects and remodelers. The ELEVATE Design Collective […]

It seems like every industry is getting in on the action at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and doors and windows are no exception. Keeping up with the digital age, here are some door and window products unveiled last  week in Las Vegas that we thought were worth sharing with our readers. Pella’s Insynctive Technology […]

The International Builders’ Show (IBS) was packed with attendees and a palpable feeling of optimism and excitement. The show was held in Las Vegas last week and exhibitors had a variety of products on display. Windows, Doors and Skylights Ply Gem expanded its booth from 6,000 square feet to 9,000—a feat that required a year […]

It’s time for my annual observations from the International Builders’ Show—things you may not find in our videos or print coverage. What did you see or hear at the show that was interesting? Let us know your best of IBS. Best quote regarding state of the market:  “Our sales will be up 25 percent this […]