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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Industry Celebrates Window Safety Week
The Window Safety Task Force, formed jointly by the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association, is stepping up…
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Let the Fireworks Begin … But Let’s Talk Sound Control
I love the 4th of July. It is one of my favorite holidays. Our nation’s independence is very dear to my heart. But … not…
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Startup Urges Manufacturers to Put Down Touchup Pens and Pick Up Robots
Unfinished corners are a pain point for many window manufacturers. Using colored paint pens to touch up the unfinished corners of painted or laminated welded…
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Door and Window Manufacturers Look to Catch the Smart Home Wave (Again)
Have you ever heard your air conditioning run on a day when the outside temperature was five degrees lower than inside your house? Maybe you…
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The Question that Saved My Business
Dissent. Disagreement. Division. Divisiveness. Dog and pony show. Dereliction of Duty. Demonization. (Why do they all start with D?) Raise your hand if you're sick…
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Enhance Your Demand Curve
Many window manufacturers are reporting that sales are slowing down. The last few years we really didn’t have to worry about demand. We had other…
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Innovation – Creating a ‘Must Have’ Mentality in the Marketplace
I landed upon this recent article by Nicole Spector and after reading it, it does appear that the jury is still out as to whether…
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FlexScreen Partners with Erdman Automation, Offers Manufacturing Licensing Options
FlexScreen recently announced its partnership with Erdman Automation from Princeton, Minn. Erdman has created an exclusive, automated, high-efficiency line that FlexScreen says allows window manufacturers…
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Is JIT Dead – And Is a New Model Needed?
It is forecasting time, and I am working on sales projections for 2022. So, I am visiting with customers and asking them what projections for…