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Stürtz Machinery is opening a Canadian subsidiary to further its commitment to the Canadian market. Jason Wadel will serve as Managing Director to oversee all Canadian operations. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/sturtz-opens-canadian-subsidiary
While overall employment in manufacturing decreased recently, female employment within the industry has increased. Women now account for 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce, according to according to NAM calculations based on BLS numbers. https://bit.ly/3Je6QOb
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. announced it has elected Stephanie Pugliese as a Class III member of the Board of Directors, for a term expiring at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/fortune-brands-elects-stephanie-pugliese-board-directors
Wojan Windows' Vice President of Sales, Rick Pagano, is retiring after nearly 50 years in the industry. He is succeeded by current current Regional Sales Manager, Jeff Collis. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/wojan-window-door-long-time-sales-vp-retire
Marvin's chief marketing and experience officer Christine Marvin, was recently honored with a 2023 Women MAKE America Awards, a national honor that identifies top female talent in the manufacturing industry. https://bit.ly/3mlpITp
To celebrate Women's History Month and the 25th annual , March 5-11, we're spotlighting voices from the fenestration industry. Get to know Lou Ann Schafer, senior corporate product manager for ODL, Inc
What you love about glass:
I work with glass in entry doors, and I love the versatility it provides, allowing homeowners to express themselves. That front entry door is how we welcome friends and family to our homes. With so many types of glass, there is an option for everyone. If maximum light is preferred with no privacy concerns, there are clear glass options or glass with internal grids for added detail. If the homeowner prefers higher privacy or light control, there are plenty of textured and colored glass options. Glass in a beautiful design creates a personal expression, making the front door pop and delivering a statement.
What you love about working with people in the industry:
I have a cross-functional team of passionate people who participate in the development of our stylized glass. They serve as a sounding board for our up-and-coming designs. Because they come from different functional areas of our company, everyone has a unique perspective to offer, taking our glass products to the next level. We all agree these development meetings are our favorite meetings of the week. They love the opportunity to be a part of the creative process and deliver product that builders and homeowners are excited to use.
What is something that people will be surprised to learn about you?:
I love puzzles. I enjoy the challenge of putting pieces together to make a finished product. Puzzles keep my mind active, and the benefits carry over into my work life, helping me recognize the individual components of a problem and piece together a beautiful and functional solution.
What advice would you give a woman just entering the industry?:
Embrace and master the nuances and technical aspects of the industry. There is a science to glass – how it is manufactured, the types of coatings that change its performance, the regulations and standards to follow, and how glass is insulated and installed. Get inspired by visiting a float plant to see the process. It is an amazing learning experience for someone looking to enter the industry.
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NCCER compiled a paper, in anticipation of Women in Construction Week, called "In Her Own Words: Improving Project Outcomes", which aims to assist employers with recruiting, hiring and retaining women in craft positions. https://bit.ly/3kOIzWO
NT Window announced the release of its 1800 Series Impact Resistant Window for customers in severe weather areas and coastal applications. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/nt-window-introduces-impact-resistant-window
Marvin announced leadership promotions for its marketing, sales and product management teams. Malorie Drugg was promoted to vice president of marketing, Tim Kasten was promoted to vice president of sales and David Goulet was promoted to vice president of research & development and product management. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/marvin-promotes-customer-strategy-leaders-vice-president-roles
NGA was in attendance for 's Hybrid Annual Conference from Feb. 13 to 16. There were so many good takeaways, including innovations in the industry, legislation, and more. Read more: https://www.windowanddoor.com/blog/fgia-annual-conference-highlights-industry-trends-and-challenges
Childcare, Flexibility and DEI in Manufacturing: Women have tremendous power to close the skills gap, but barriers remain, preventing women from entering—and staying—in the industry https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/childcare-flexibility-and-dei-manufacturing
Sustainable Slowdown, the 2023 Industry Pulse report: As the supply chain stabilizes, the single-family housing market slows. Nevertheless, the industry charges forward with new sales, product innovation and investments https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/2023-industry-pulse-sustainable-slowdown
Window + Door's Industry Forecast Issue contains the annual Industry Pulse report, the 2023 industry forecast and more. The January/February issue is available to browse and download https://www.windowanddoor.com/issue/januaryfebruary-2023
ClimaGuard 70 glass is part of Guardian Glass' effort to deliver new, high-performing products that offer advanced coating solutions in anticipation of new energy codes. https://bit.ly/3IDLivG
Sponored content by Endura Products. Many multi-point locks require specific, expensive hardware not readily available for purchase and most are extremely unforgiving during door installation. PanoLock®—Winner Best of IBS 2022 Window and Door Component—is unlike any other multi-point lock on the market. https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/product-solution-panolock Endura Products
FGIA recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Banquet at the 2023 FGIA Annual Conference. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/fgia-recognizes-industry-leaders-during-awards-ceremony
Sponsored content by Quanex: Q + A with President and CEO George Wilson. How a strong company culture and an open mind leads to growth and new opportunities. Rebranding, focusing on people, goals going forward and the industry at large https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/qa-quanex-rebounding-and-rebranding
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-efficiency and top the chart at 42% for in 2023 among and companies. Where do you plan to focus product-development dollars this year? Tell us in the comments & read the 2022 Industry Pulse report: https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/2023-industry-pulse-sustainable-slowdown
From Window + Door's
-64% of companies offered new products in 2022
-82% of companies plan to offer new products in 2023
Which products were most in demand for your company in 2022? Let us know in the comments & Learn more: https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/2023-industry-pulse-sustainable-slowdown
Top in-demand products based on survey responses included:
1. Vinyl windows 56%
2. Multislide/multi-panel patio doors 22%
3. Wood windows 21%
4. Fiberglass entry doors 20%
5. Aluminum windows 19%
6. Hybrid/clad windows 19%
7. Fiberglass windows 18%
8. Energy Star-rated products 14%
9. Other 14%
10. Impact-rated windows 13%
How are you responding to challenges? Respondents to the Window + Door survey shared their tactics:
65% tried a new supplier in 2022, or plans to in 2023.
72% have strategic alliances in the supply chain.
How have you kept your supply chain healthy and moving? Tell us in the comments and read the 2023 Industry Pulse report: https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/2023-industry-pulse-sustainable-slowdown
According to NAHB, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in February rose seven points to 42.
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Commercial products from Eco Window Systems, part of the PGT Innovations family of brands, were recently featured in the first all-concrete cast home in Sarasota, Florida, designed by Sarasota architectural firm Damien Blumetti Architects. https://bit.ly/3Ed0nB8
All Weather Architectural Aluminum has launched the company’s all new Series 6200 Horizontal Sliding Window system. The all new energy efficient Series 6200 horizontal sliding window is ideal for residential, multi-family and commercial applications. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/all-weather-launches-new-horizontal-sliding-window-system
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says the primary challenge of the housing market is a lack of attainable, affordable housing in both the single-family and multifamily markets stemming from a lack of construction over the prior decade.
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U.S. Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), chairman of the House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade, will be a featured keynote speaker at the Window and Door Manufacturer Association's Washington Breakfast Briefing on March 30.
. is expanding its patio door offerings within its energy-efficient A-Series product line to include patio doors with a contemporary option.
Simpson Door Company is combining the love for home and the love for pets, with the introduction of its dog door collection. The dog doors are pre-installed in a Simpson door on the factory floor for a precise, airtight fit. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/simpson-door-company-introduces-dog-door-collection
Since the National Glass Association (NGA) and the Glass Association of North America (GANA) combined five years ago, NGA has doubled down on providing education and events about glass specifically for architects. These include issuing 111 learning units to licensed architects, hosting the Glass & Glazing Design Academy with Architectural Record and rolling out the NGA Blueprint for Collaboration at AIA '22 in Chicago. We love working together! Celebrate with us & learn more: https://www.glass.org/news/2023/nga-gana-five-years-one-voice
Kolbe Windows has expanded the impact performance operating of its VistaLuxe Collection. For coastal areas that require enhanced performance against extreme weather conditions, they don't have to compromise aesthetic. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/kolbes-vistaluxe-collection-expands-impact-performance-offering
The International Code Council received the Building Talent Foundation’s 2022 Industry Champion award at the in Las Vegas earlier this month.
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Johnson Hardware introduces the 2066 Soft-Close Kit, which has one major advantage: it can support extra-heavy doors weighing up to 330 pounds. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/johnson-hardware-introduces-new-soft-close-sliding-door-hardware
Since the National Glass Association (NGA) and the Glass Association of North America (GANA) combined five years ago, we've held 27 events with a total of 34,846 attendees and launched five new events! These include Glass Processing Automation Days (GPAD) in March 2019; the August 2019 NGA Fall Conference in Toledo and Old Guard Reunion; the March 2020 BEC Conference in Nashville for the first time; Bridging the Supply Chain, new in March 2022, a half day of solution-sharing programming to bridge BEC Conference and GPAD; and the June 2022 NGA Blueprint for Collaboration in conjunction with AIA'22 to discuss challenges and solutions of the future of glass in design.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winners in its 10th annual Best of IBS Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards were presented during a ceremony on the final day of the show.
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Five years ago, on Feb. 1, 2018, the Glass Association of North America (GANA) combined with the National Glass Association in order to harness the resources each association provided into one organization. This combined association has delivered on its promises to the industry with expanded education and training programs, advocacy efforts, technical publications, two magazines and a robust schedule of conferences and events, while reducing member costs and effort. Pictured is NGA President & CEO, Nicole Harris, presenting new association leaders after the NGA-GANA combination in 2018.
The NGA-GANA combination facilitated more events for the industry to educate, idea-share and network, and further strengthened NGA's industry advocacy and resources, including its education and training programs, technical publications and industry magazines—Glass Magazine and Window + Door.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association's Legislative Action Fund Luncheon will feature speaker Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report during the Legislative Conference. https://www.windowanddoor.com/news/wdma-legislative-conference-feature-amy-walter
Garage door design: Whether upgrading an existing door or selecting one for a new home, more of us are choosing a garage door with a high-end look. From Tammy Schroeder
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Final countdown for 2022 in Las Vegas! Follow GlassBuild America: The Glass Window & Door Expo
and National Glass Association on Twitter, along with 's official magazines, and Window + Door. On Instagram tag us Glass Magazine and Window + Door during the show. We're so excited to see you!
Q+A with VEKA: Next Gen Initiatives | Cultivating the next generation of workers through community support and industry education VEKA North America - Quality Vinyl Products https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/qa-veka-next-gen-initiatives
America 2022 Preview in the latest issue of W+D: The largest glass and fenestration industry gathering in North America takes place Oct. 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. See Everything! https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/glassbuild-2022
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