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November 14, 2008
Meetings & Events | Segments

Win-Door Reflects Slumping Canadian Market

Toronto—The Canadian market has remained relatively healthy, but the weak U.S. economy is beginning to drag it down. more »
November 4, 2008
Meetings & Events | Segments

Win-Door Show Opens Next Week

Window and door makers from across Canada expected to gather in Toronto
Window and door makers from across Canada expected to gather in Toronto more »
October 22, 2008
Meetings & Events | Materials & Components, Segments

Despite Weak Market, AMD Show Sees New Products and New Exhibitors

Orlando, Fla.—"We just have to get through this,” said one distributor attending the annual exhibition and convention of the Association of Millwork Distributors last week. That attitude was shared... more »
October 15, 2008
Meetings & Events | Markets & Trends

Continued Success Predicted for Win-Door Show

Billing itself as "the most complete fenestration industry package," annual CWDMA show is set for November in Toronto
Billing itself as "the most complete fenestration industry package," annual CWDMA show is set for November in Toronto more »
October 15, 2008
Meetings & Events | Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques

GlassBuild America "a Pleasant Surprise"

Attendance holds up well in weak economic environment
Las Vegas—As the stock market tumbled, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, enjoyed a surprise success last week, as more than 8,000 attendees came to the convention center here. "All the exhibitors at the show were concerned about turnout this year given the down economy,” said Mike Hovan, president of Edgetech IG, one of the event’s largest exhibitors. ... more »
October 8, 2008
Meetings & Events | Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components

Window Manufacturers Make Their Way to GlassBuild

Despite challenging market conditions, window and door makers are coming to GlassBuild America, which finishes up today. more »
October 6, 2008
Meetings & Events | Materials & Components

First Look at GlassBuild America in Las Vegas

Las Vegas—Over 400 exhibitors have set up shop as GlassBuild America opens its doors for a three-day run at the Las Vegas Convention Center. more »
September 26, 2008
Meetings & Events | Codes & Standards

AAMA Gets ICC Update, Talks Green

San Antonio, Texas—The American Architectural Manufacturers Association conducted its national fall conference here this week, focusing on the outcomes of the International Code Committee’s final hearings and keeping momentum in the green building movement.Julie Ruth, fresh off the ICC final action hearings, gave AAMA members an update on what proposals were approved or got killed for ... more »
September 17, 2008
Meetings & Events | Management, Sales & Marketing

Growing in Tough Times

Baltimore—While many remodelers and replacement dealers are struggling in the current economic environment, some are growing. In conjunction with last week’s Remodeling Show here, Ply Gem Windows brought together a panel of Great Lakes window dealers that continue to see their sales increasing to share some of their keys to success. “We decided we were not going to participate ... more »
September 17, 2008
Meetings & Events | Products, Segments

Tough Times, but Different Responses at Remodeling Show

Baltimore event saw introduction of new fiberglass products
It's an old axiom, repeated by optimistic dealers and manufacturers at the first sign of a slow housing market to come, that when housing starts take a hit the remodeling market shines as homeowners substitute fixing up their existing home for moving into a new one. It's also a load of bunk, said many exhibitors at the 2008 Remodeling Show in Baltimore from Sept. 10-12. Starting a day after the ... more »
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Top 100 Manufacturers of 2008

Our annual rankings of the 100 largest manufacturers in North America, based on sales volumes. The industry's unofficial scorecard, the list is divided into 10 sales range categories, providing facts, figures and recaps of important developments at major players in the residential window and door business. »