Everlast and Alumalco walked away with two awards this year: one for a 10-foot-high 6-foot-wide pivot door; another for the best overall booth. Together, they’re after high-end markets throughout Canada.

While the main products on display weren’t doors and windows, a representative for Continental says skai Woodec and Mattex were showstoppers. At the same time, attendees had their eyes on how the company’s films perform in bends.

Smiles were on at WinDoor’s Main Event. Meanwhile, door and window companies say Canada is a distinct market and worthy of its own show.

While Energy Star 7.0 isn’t a topic for Canada, it does level the playing field somewhat between U.S. and Canadian products. Quanex showed off its spacer system for thin triple insulating glass and brought a float table that can be used for assembly.

One manufacturer says virtual shows impacted more than just product debuts. Adjustments were made company wide.

As the topic of supply chain lingers over the door and window industries, one software maker says it’s next up for a wave a demand.

As WinDoor goes live and in-person, exhibitors reflect on a year of virtual and what Energy Star 7.0 could mean for cross pollination of products between Canada and the U.S.