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May 2008
DOE to Continue Study of Long Term Energy Star Changes
Frank Lowe Moves to Larger Facility
Home Depot to Close 15 Stores, Scale Back Expansion Plans
Glasslam Launches Air-Tight Sales Effort
Atrium Launches Remodeler Training Program
Thermo-Tech to Use TCDI Software
Saflex to Expand PVB Manufacturing
Remodeling Market Recovery Still a Year Away
Simonton Factory Suffers Minor Damage in Weekend Tornados
Peachtree Cos. Layoff About 50
AAMA Moving to Create Green Certification Program
PPG to Raise Glass Prices
DOE Issues New Energy Star Criteria for Doors and Skylights, Announces New Meeting Date
Kohltech Re-Opens Manufacturing Plant
Dove to Sell Envirosealed Windows
Hydro Expanding Fabrication Capabilities at SC Plant
Silver Line and Eagle Windows Cut Back Workforces
April 2008
Fensterbau Suggests New Technologies on the Way
WDMA Names Management Company and President
Woodgrain Acquires Stake in Redstone
Quanex Sets Spin-off Date
Window Technologies Lays off Employees
World’s Biggest Window and Door Show Opens Today
FMA Conference to Focus on Education
Albat + Wirsam to Hold Manufacturing Workshop
New Joint Venture to Expand Heat Mirror Unit Production
EPA Issues New Lead Paint Rules
DOE Sets Date for Energy Star Meeting
AGC to Shut Down Float Lines as Part of Restructuring Plan
Loewen Cuts Back Workforce
Atrium Consolidating Southwest Operations
Wheeler’s Re-Emerging Much the Same
FMA Opens Doors to Code Officials
NAHB Economist Says Bottom is Near
Westech Closes NY Extrusion Operation
Window Enterprises Moving to Super Spacer
Investment Bank to Hold Industry Webinar
March 2008
Trustile Opening Third Facility in Denver
Pella May Face Class Action Suit
New Window & Door Standard Published
Masco Sells Hardware Manufacturer
Peachtree to Expand Door Manufacturing in Wisconsin
AAMA Discusses Possible Green Initiatives
New Production System Said to Reduce Labor/Scrap Substantially
Custom Glass Expands Midwest Production
Aptimise Acquires PCC
Side-Hinged Door Decision Tops Industry News at ICC Hearings
AAMA Continues Side-Hinged Door Discussions with AMD
Roto Names Prysm as East Coast Rep
Jeld-Wen Opening Sixth Showroom
No Upswing Expected in Housing Soon
Global Alliance Formed By Leading Window Industry Exhibitions
TDCI and FeneTech to Integrate Their Software Offerings
PGT Pares Back Workforce Again
Paragon Adds Storm Door Capabilities
AERT Building New Recycling Plant
VPI Achieves ISO 9001:200 Certification
Keystone Quality Assurance Program Accredited
More Weakness Seen in Home Improvement Market
Three Manufacturers to Receive Energy Star Honors
PGT Expanding in Commercial Market
Simplex to Supply Window Manufacturer
Accu-Weld/Ultra Hardware Parent Files for Chapter 11
Associated Materials Reports Increased 2007 Window Sales
Garage Door Expo Set for Next Month
February 2008
Industry Turns Green at Builders Show
Wheeler's Files for Chapter 11
Phantom and Seiki Form Partnership
Titan Wood Opening U.S. Office
Market Downturn Leads to Cut Backs at Wheeler’s
Thompson Creek Adds Multi-Family Unit
BWI Consolidating Production in Pennsylvania Facility
Patio Enclosures Adds Nebraska Dealer
International Builders’ Show Opens Today
Roto Introduces New Logo
Andersen Announces Profit Sharing
Side-Hinged Door Proposal Going Back to Drawing Board
DOE Delays Release of Proposed
Energy Star Criteria
Andersen Builds New Steam Plant to Power Operations
Dealer’s Lawsuit Questions Label Accuracy
January 2008
Peachtree Closing Georgia Plant
Taylor Sells Garage Door Business
President Bush Signs New Energy Bill
Installation Training Program Started in Oregon
Energy Issues to Top NWDA Agenda
Schüco May Sell to Four Seasons Sunrooms
Marvin Employees Share $13 Million
Genius Adds New Distributor
Polar Will Grow with Buyout
Colorado Dealer Faces Lawsuit
Pella Will Close Iowa Plant
Viwinco Launches New Product Line
SNE Enterprises Closure
DOE Updates Northeast Manufacturers on Plans for Energy Star Revisions
Solar Innovations Invests in New Facility
MI to Handle CertainTeed Window Brand in East
Private Buyer to Purchase Ram Industries
Manufacturers Facing Tougher Markets, Tougher Performance Criteria
Vinylmax Settles Into New Plant
SNE Continues Scale Back
Michigan Manufacturer Grows
Canadian Manufacturer Expands Workforce
December 2007
Precision Entry Changing Name
2008 Trends and Outlook
Chinese Window and Door Demand to Grow 11 Percent Annually
House Passes Energy Bill with Tax Credit Extension
Siltech Expands in Florida
Elixir Industries Closing Tennessee Plant
Truth Allies with ISC
HD Supply to Sell Lumberyards to Pro-Build
New Owner for European Extruder
CMI Targets Asia with Joint Venture in China
Brockway-Smith to Handle Jeld-Wen Fiberglass Doors
Contact Earns Wood Certification
Huttig Consolidates Facilities
Fenestration China Opens Opportunities for U.S. Companies in the Booming Chinese Market
November 2007
AMD Exhibition Features Wealth of New Products
Win-Door Set for Toronto Next Week
Atis Continues Expansion in Western Canada
New CFO for Masonite
Pre-Hanger Group Forms Alliance with FBMA
AMD to Oppose Door Certification in ICC Hearings
DOE Offers Update on Changes to Energy Star
NFRC to Look at Window Attachments
Stronger Canadian Market Evident at Win-Door
Simonton Closing Georgia Plant
Atrium to Close Branches in Florida
Quanex Spins Off Building Products Business
Therma-Tru to Shut UK Plant, New President Takes Reins
October 2007
AAMA Meeting to Feature Hurricane Simulator Demonstration
Window & Door Honors 2007 Dealers of the Year
Lowe’s to Build More Stores, Expand Installed Sales
Pro-Build Adds Idaho Lumberyard
BMC West Sells Colorado Business Units
DOE Reveals Possible Revisions to Energy Star Requirements
FMA Meets in Daytona
Sage in the Running for DOE Funds
Fiberglass Front and Center at Remodeling Show
AAMA Storms Orlando
New Investor at Skyline Windows
Eastern European Window Market Surpassing West
Washington Millwork Firm Expands Capacity
Marvin Offers Advice for Succeeding in Tough Times
Millwork Distributors Heading to Denver
The Lumber Yard Re-Aligning Operations
MI Shutters Georgia Facility
PGT Downsizes Overhead, Number of Production Shifts
Barber & Ross Looks for Bankruptcy Options
Economists Suggest Housing Outlook Remains Weak
Fenestration China Opens Next Week with First U.S. Pavilion
Marvin Sees More Fiberglass Gains
September 2007
Ply Gem Adding CertainTeed Window Business
Jeld-Wen Grows in Washington
Window & Door Announces Crystal Achievement Winners
GlassBuild Opens Next Week with Record Number of Exhibitors
WDMA Executive Leaves
Frank Lowe Starts New Site
GlassBuild Kicks Off in Atlanta Today
Equipment Suppliers Talk Savings at GlassBuild
GlassBuild Provides First Look at Many New Products
Bystronic to Move Headquarters
GlassBuild Speaker Helps Companies Strategize in Current Economic Climate
Andersen Opts for 401(k)
Global Window and Door Growth Slowing
3M Buys Venture Tape
Remodelers Go Green
Gienow to Go Private with Acquisition by Equity Group
Residential Growth for Door Manufacturer
Albat+Wirsam Launches Glaston Partnership
Edge Seal Has New Name
Bilco Co. Consolidates Operations
August 2007
DOE to Toughen Energy Star Window Rating
Norandex Acquired by CertainTeed Parent
NuAir Partners with Pro-Build
Pella Mentioned as Suitor for Efco
Maine Manufacturer Grows
Green Building Movement Tops WDMA Agenda
House Energy Bill Calls for More Efficiency in Building Codes
WDMA to Step Up Advocacy Efforts
BWI Expanding with Addition of Two New Facilities
MRA Names Vinyl & Composite Window BICA Winners
Amesbury Expanding Carolina Plant
Michigan Company Closing Distribution Business
Larson Constructing New Distribution Facility
Woodgrain Closing Oregon Millwork Plant
Home Depot Moves on Reduced Supply Sale
Royal Closing Winnipeg Extrusion Plant
Pella buys Efco
July 2007
Macyro Group Purchase Completed
Jeld-Wen Grows in Pennsylvania
Fenetech Users Look at Emerging Technologies
New Labor Agreement Signed at BiltBest
Groupe Bocenor Changes Names, Expands Products
New York Testing Lab Moves to Bigger Facility
Massachusetts Manufacturer Launches Sashlite Line
AAMA Supporting New Hurricane Research Effort
China Exporting More Doors
German Window Market Rebounding
New Window Manufacturer Sets Up in West Virginia
GED Launching New Generation of Vinyl Equipment
IG Certification and Fees Discussed at NFRC Meeting
June 2007
Southeast Renovations Buys Homeworx
Gorell Increases Production Space
Wheeler’s Expanding Window Production with Two New Locations
AAMA and IGMA Review NFRC Commercial Rating Program
Seeing Green at GPD
Private Equity Buy-Out Part of Planned Champion Succession
ATech Joins Forces with Murat Machine
New Pre-Hanging Association Launched
Home Depot Exiting Pro Distributor Business
IGMA, AAMA Meet Together in California
Hurd Workers Scrap Union
PCBC Sends Message of Performance
CMI Completes Texas Plant
Conference Focuses on Expanding Color Options for Vinyl Windows and Other Building Products
May 2007
Schlegel Owner Acquires Amesbury Group
Forecasters Say Housing Outlook Remains Bleak
Edgetech Broadens Product Offerings
Harvey Industries Buys New Home [UPDATE]
VPI Quality Windows Grows in Washington
Warranty, Systems Lessons for FMA Attendees
Remodeling Market Expected to Hold Up Fairly Well
Wausau Windows to Consolidate Operations
AAMA and IGMA Meeting Together in June
ICC Group Looking at Secondary Latches for Falls Prevention
Investment Banker Hosts Online Window & Door Industry Update
Edgetech to Open UK Manufacturing Facility
Royal Expands Tennessee Plant
Masonite Affected by Flagship Customer Loss
Southeast Growth Spurt for ABC Supply
Quanex May Sell Building Products Group
Oregon Woodworking to Close
New CEO at Masonite
Fibertec Builds New Facility, Expands Product Line
Pro-Build Finds Home in Denver, Dixieline Expands
Milgard Foundation Founder Passes at 70
April 2007
Peachtree Opens Showroom
Right Now, Right Here—Yancey v. Andersen Corp.
Stone River Becomes Nobilus
Master Lock Now Includes Finger Scan
Antigua Door Chooses TDCI
Crystal Clear Expands with Utah Franchise
Marvin Cuts Production Hours
MN Senate Says Safety Screen Alternatives OK; House Still Pushing for Screens Only
Investment Firm Buys Gamma Industries
Andersen Sues Pella over Screen Patent
AFG Glass Changing Its Name
Crystal Clear Expands to Pennsylvania
Huttig to Sell Distribution Center
Industry Webinar May 16
Stiles Hosts Open House for New Operations
Thermal Industries Opens Corporate Showroom
American Window Alliance Members Gather in Atlanta
Feldco Teams with GE Money for Customer Financing
Efco Offers Employees On-Site Healthcare
New Ownership for Quebec-based Macyro Group
Genstar Completes International Acquisition
Georgia Gulf Says Royal Integration Ahead of Schedule
March 2007
Ontario Manufacturer Finds New Home
DAC Products Acquires Showroom Design Company
GED Relocates Vinyl Equipment Manufacturing
Packaged Home Solutions Purchases J&Y Wheeler
Research Center Triples Size of Product Testing Lab
Conference to Examine Plastics Trends in Construction
Pella and Precision Named Energy Star Partners of the Year
Ontario Manufacturer Finds New Home
Therma-Tru Teams with Garage Door Manufacturer
Hot Melt Silicones the Topic of Webinar
PVC Penalty Rejected by LEED Panel, But USGBC Still Looking at Issue
Investors Buy Impact Producer CGI
Private Equity Firm Buys Intek
Stock Buys Albuquerque Door
Emerging Technology Under New Leadership
Andersen Faces Class-Action Argon Suit
Windsor Wraps Up Expansion Project
Masonite to Shut Down Ohio Plant
Lowe’s Requires Big Hammer
Crystal Completes Upgrade of IG Operations
NFRC to Add IG Certification Requirement
Atrium Enters Canadian Market with Purchase of North Star
Energy Star Recognizes Gorell with Sustained Excellence Award
GGI Expands West Coast Presence
Merrick Machine Hosts 17th Annual Trade Show
February 2007
Pemko Manufacturing Acquired
Therma-Tru’s Gurley Joins Huttig
Stock Cuts Another 1,500 Workers
MI Windows Closing Indiana Plant
AFG Stops Production at Cinnaminson Float Plant
New Ownership Keeps Omega Going
Atech Opens New Location, Adds Sister Company
Fortune Recognizes Pella as a Top Employer
Truseal Completes ISO Quality Audit
British-American Commerce Group Cites Edgetech
Lowe’s Names Therma-Tru “Supplier of the Year”
More Options, More Styles at Builders' Show
AAMA All About Education
Atrium to Buy Replacement Manufacturer
NAHB, ICC Announce Green Building Agreement
Research Frontiers Receives $6.65 Million
Huttig to Close NY Distribution Center
Weather Shield Earns Recycled Content Certification
Republic Receives Equity Financing from Chase Capital
Deceuninck Obtains Court Injunction Against Bavarian Polymers
AAMA Meeting Closes with Trends in Manufacturing
Study Sees Window and Door Demand Growing 3.3% per Year
SmartGlass Producer Receives $6.65 Million
January 2007
Marvin Shares Profits with Employees
Jeld-Wen Leases Ohio Site
Pella Boosts Employee Roster
Truth Pairs with FeneRep
Pittsburgh Corning’s Reorganization Plan Denied
Lowe’s Shuffles Leadership Positions
AGT Blends Domestic and Off-Shore Manufacturing
Smitty’s Building Supply Grows
Nardelli Resigns as CEO of The Home Depot
Aluminum Extruder Consolidates California Plants
Pella Shifts Plant to Vinyl Production
Atrium Closing Connecticut Site
Jeld-Wen Leases Ohio Site UPDATE
Inwido Emerging as Nordic Giant
New International Codes Will Go Into Effect Soon
PVC Demand Continues to Rise in China
Private Equity Group to Acquire International Aluminum
ThermoView Completes Chapter 11 with Buyout
Florida Panhandle Exemption Nearly Gone
S&P Architectural Products Teams with Schüco
Woodgrain Millwork Buys Monarch
Florida Panhandle Exemption Nearly Gone
Despite Layoffs, Andersen Announces Profit Sharing
December 2006
Medieval Glass Buys Dinesol Doorlites
H.B. Fuller Leadership Change
Quebec Manufacturer Continues Westward Expansion
Residential Construction Slips Another 4 Percent in October
Andersen Cites Housing Slump to Explain Workforce Cutback
MI Windows Closing Indiana Plant
New Ownership Keeps Omega Going
Jeld-Wen to Open New Vermont Plant
Atrium Closing Texas Plant
AFG to Stop Production at Cinnaminson Float Plant
Atech Opens New Location, Adds Sister Company
November 2006
WDMA Looks at the Future of Housing
Housing Still Correcting in 2007 with Likely Growth in 2008
Windsor Expands Product Offerings, Increases Automation
New Executive Director for NWDA
Therma-Tru, National Woodworks Opt for TDCI Software
New Executive Director for NWDA
CMI Expands to Texas
Jeld-Wen Shopping for New Site
BFS Acquires Alabama Home Center
Vista to Open Second Plant in Georgia
Stock Building Picks up North Carolina Window and Door Distributor
Royal Expanding Into Standard Window Systems, Not Windows
Win-Door Opens Doors in Toronto Next Week
AAMA Promotes Rich Walker
Industry Update Webinar on November 15
Glasstec Puts Solar Technology on Center Stage
NFRC Membership Elects Five to Board
Superior Glass Expands
Investor Group Acquires Davis-Standard
Window Solutions Group to Double Manufacturing Space
AAMA Participates in Construction Defect Case
Deceuninck Streamlines Extrusion Production, Closes NJ Plant
Win-Door Provides Showcase for Canadian Suppliers
Fenestration Industry Anticipates First Wave of New Products at 2007 Builders' Show
Home Improvement Company Buys Al-Vent
FeneRep Teams Up with LCS Precision Molding
Quebec Manufacturer Expands Westward with Purchase of Allied
Silverman Leaving Silver Line; Iles named President/CEO
New Forbes List Offers Window & Door “Top 100” Preview
Azek Trimboards’ Parent Company Re-Brands
Jeld-Wen Expands with Additional Fiber Plant
BMHC Moves to “Big Board”
Stock Buys Virginia Distributor
WDMA Appoints Supplier to Board
October 2006
Vrabely Takes Reins at Huttig
Bilco Expands to Serve Residential Market
Edgetech Recognized Overseas for Energy Efficiency
Andersen Shifts Media Spending to New Firm
Finally, Good News for Housing
*UPDATE* Bilco Expands to Serve Residential Market
New Home for Windflite
Thermique Glass Hits the East, Canada
Truseal and Besten Cohabitate
Hurd Cuts 100 Workers
*UPDATE* Hurd Cuts Back on Wisconsin Workforce
Simonton Gets New Leadership in Restructuring Process
BFS Co-Founder Now President
Pacific Aluminum Co. Doubles Sales Team
Frank Lowe Distributes 3M VHB Tape
New Doors Open at Remodeling Show
IGMA Adds Certification Program Administrator
Graco Relocates to Ohio
Huttig Continues to Streamline in Preparation for 2007
September 2006
Building Materials Companies Offer Hurricane Info Site
BMHC Picks up Topline Windows & Doors
Minority Housing Report Released
Royal Offers Quick Ship Program
Florida building officials and insurers face off over new Panhandle wind codes
Window & Door Announces Launch of Weekly E-newsletter
Warm Glass in Residential Windows
New Leadership at Alside
Crystal Clear Launches New Franchises
Crystal Clear Launches Scratch Removal Franchise
DuPont Responds to Cost Pressure with Price Hike
Home Depot Supply Unifies Brand
Economy Can Handle Housing Downswing, Analysts Say
August 2006
Edgetech Produces One Billion Feet of Product
Window & Door Industry Innovators Honored with 2006 Crystal Achievement Awards
CEOs to Train 20,000 Construction Workers in Gulf Coast Region
PGT’s IPO Proceeds May Reach $132 Million
Home Improvement Forecasts Nudged Higher
Hickory Hardware to Centralize Operations
Huttig Will Close Two Centers with Income Slump
BMHC Acquires California Framing Company
Home Depot Supply Adds Texas Distributor to Network
Frank Lowe Names Canadian Rep
CertainTeed Sponsors NASCAR Team
ATech Representing Software Firm
Edgetech Partners to Offer Glass Protection Product
Window and Door Installer Part of SelectBuild
Lowe’s Increases Sales, Earnings
Florida Hurricane Wind Zone Exemptions Upheld with Slight Changes
Associations end lengthy legal battles out of court
CGI Opens Impact-Focused Showroom
Technoform Pairs with FeneRep for Spacer Sales
Royal Mouldings Launches Major Expansion
Florida building officials face off over new Panhandle wind codes
July 2006
Two Giants Joining Forces, Andersen To Purchase Silver Line
Jeld-Wen Signs Six-Year Sponsorship with PGA
CertainTeed Training Adjusted for Regional Needs
Menard Starts Construction on Iowa Plant
Big Builders, Building Materials Companies Earn Global Rankings
Home Depot Picks Up Another Pro Dealer
Novatech Expansion Finalized
Kohler Window Plant Will Close
BSI-Balance Systems Expands in North Carolina
June 2006
Simonton Expanding Georgia Plant
Urban Expanding West Coast Operations
Cardinal Restructures into Six Subsidiaries
Republic Sells Chicago Plant
Home Depot Grows Pro Business
Builders FirstSource Expands in Florida
New Equipment Supplier Targeting Window Industry
Addition to Nicolet Plastics Plant
Frank Lowe Names Midwest Rep
Certification Program for Tornado Resistance
84 Lumber Shuffles Regions to Serve Gulf Coast
Stock Adds Indiana Business
Prysm to Represent Edgetech in Northeast
Enterlogix to Offer BuyDesign Configuration Software
Traco Expanding with New Plant in Georgia
DGI Has New Home with Ultrafab
MI Windows Expands in Midwest with CertainTeed Facility
May 2006
Expansion Started at Integrity Plant in Virginia
Sage Begins Production at New Manufacturing Facility
Investment Groups Acquire Western Window Systems
Pella To Expand Chicago Sales Operation
84 Lumber Closing Stores, But Opening More
Larson Notes Storm Products Qualify for Tax Credits Too
H.B. Fuller Acquires IG Sealant Business
Hot Topics in Southeast Markets Draw National Crowd to FMA Meeting
April 2006
IRS Says Energy Star Windows Qualify for Tax Credits
AWS Breaks Ground for New Facility
PGT Going Public, Expanding in North Carolina
Amesbury Adds Two More Companies
British Investment Firm Acquires Schlegel
Custom Window Products Joins Vinyl Shapes Market
Champion Windows Expands Again
Edgenet Buys Building Products Data Pool Firm
Composite and Plastic Lumber to $3.5 Billion in 2009
Meetings & Events-Fensterbau in Germany
March 2006
New Crystal Achievement Awards Pavilion at GlassBuild America 2006
IRS Issues Guidance for Energy Tax Credits for Consumers
Impact Demands Lead to PGT Expansion
Simonton to Join Therma-Tru as Part of Fortune Brands
Ply Gem Expands Window Business with Addition of Alenco
Carlson Adding Glass Equipment Unit
Jeld-Wen Expands Internationally with Purchase of European Door Maker
Atrium Owner Acquires Champion of Texas
BMD Acquires Colorado-based Boddington Lumber
Bocenor Selling IG Business
CPSC, Four Seasons & Cardinal Announce Recall
New Coalition to Focus on Mold Education
New Company Importing Ukrainian Doors
JRT Sales to Represent FeneVision
February 2006
Simonton to Join Therma-Tru as Part of Fortune Brands
Ply Gem Expands Window Business with Addition of Alenco
Industry Launches Variety of Products at Record-Breaking Builders' Show
Visador Enters Window and Door Business Targeting Production Builders
Lanoga and Strober Join Forces under Pro-Build Umbrella
Crystal Clear Expands U.S. Operations
Window & Door Expands
Home Depot Continues Expansion into Professional Market
Technoform to Open North American Facility
Polish Manufacturer Enters U.S. Market
Door Manufacturer to Open New Iowa Plant
January 2006
Bystronic Acquires Intra Group
Endura Acquires FrameSaver
New Extruder Enters Vinyl Window Market
WinDoor Expanding with New Facility
Stock Expands into Chicago with Acquisition of Seigle’s
Taylor Acquires Door Lite Producer
Winkhaus Opens U.S. operations.
Window and Door Installer Part of SelectBuild
December 2005
AAMA Suspends Merger Talks with WDMA
Pella Opening New Vinyl Window Plant in Tucson
November 2005
Cardinal Continues to Expand Operations
Royal Implementing Improvement Plan Aimed at Strengthening Core Units
WDMA Focuses on Wood Certification and Green Programs
Australian Hardware Maker Sets Up U.S. Operation
October 2005
Industry Already Feeling Katrina’s Impact, Expected to be Long-Term
New Ownership at GED Looks to Expand
Amesbury Adds Builders Hardware to Portfolio
MGM Expands Manufacturing Facilities
Pella Opening New Vinyl Window Plant in Tucson
September 2005
AMD Cancels Convention in Wake of Katrina
President Signs Energy Bill with Tax Incentives for Efficient Windows
USGBC Launches Pilot LEED Program for Homes
August 2005
Edgetech to Market Glass Laminating Systems
Plastpro Begins U.S. Door Production with Opening of Ohio Plant
AAMA to Vote on Ending Merger Talks with WDMA
CMI Enters Door Manufacturing Business with Acquisition
Simonton Opening Georgia Plant
Private Equity Group Looking at Royal
Builders FirstSource Completes IPO
June 2005
Marvin to Expand Integrity Production Again
Veka to Construct Texas Extrusion Plant
Equity Group Invests in Sunrise Windows
Andersen to Purchase Eagle Window & Door
Window & Door Editor To Review Industry Changes As Part of International Glass Industry Forum
DOE Establishes Alternative Energy Star Qualifications for Southern Climates
May 2005
KKR Acquisition of Masonite Complete; Door Maker Likely to Expand
Milgard Expanding with New Arizona Facility
Focus Adds Four Quebec Companies
April 2005
Pella and Larson Form Storm Door Alliance
Quanex Adds Besten to Industry Portfolio
Rotox Sets Up U.S. Operation
Merger Discussions Dominate WDMA and AAMA Annual Meetings
March 2005
Busy Builders’ Show Sets the Stage for 2005
Alside to Build Arizona Window Plant
LG Enters North American Vinyl Extrusion Market
DOE Issues Guidelines for Energy Star Labeling of Display Units
New Company Launches Handheld Ordering System for Dealers
Huttig Completes Shift to Two-Step Distribution
AAMA, CSA and WDMA Approve First North American Window Standard
February 2005
Silver Line Expanding with New Plant in North Carolina
Jeld-Wen Acquires Florida-Based Seasonshield
KKR Plans to Acquire Masonite
Green Victory for Vinyl in LEEDS Program
Simonton Moves to Larger Facility in California
PPG Expanding Coated Glass Capacity at Texas Plant
Slow Growth Projected for Siding Market
Collins Toker to Stock Ultrafab Weatherseals in Western Canada
New Group to Examine Doors’ Role in Building Envelope Security
New System Generates Quotes Automatically
Pella Corp. to Expand Window Production
Lowinski Named Acting President of WDMA
January 2005
MI to Open New Window Plant in North Carolina
Royal Founder and Top Executives Dismissed
Quanex Adds Mikron Industries to Its Portfolio of OEM Suppliers
Hurd Millwork Acquired by Monarch Holdings
Gienow Goes Public and Acquires Farley Windows
Former MW Owner Takes Stake in Alside
YKK Plans to Enter U.S. Residential Window Business
December 2004
SBR Acquires Two Companies
November 2004
GED Acquires Sampson Automation
Velux Acquires Thermo-Vu
ViWinTech Begins $1.8 Million Expansion
Association boards agree to merge
More Decorative Choices and Finish Options Highlight Window and Door Offerings in Chicago
Pella Adding Vinyl Window Plant to Serve Southeast Market
CertainTeed Begins Production at New California Plant
Lisec Expanding North American Operations
H.B. Fuller Invests in Sage Electrochromics
Pella Launches Credit Card Program
Huttig Adds Therma-Tru Line at Five Locations
Soft-Lite Receives Champions of Industry Award
Thornton Adds Bevelpane Line
October 2004
Impact Products Said to Hold Up Well During Charley and Frances
A New Krestmark Starts Up in Texas
Atrium Acquires Kinco in Florida
Kaycan Acquires Plastmo
September 2004
Ply Gem Acquiring MW Windows
Atrium Buys Southern California Distributor/Installer
Huttig Selling American Pine Products to Woodgrain
Ultrafab and Central Plastics Team Up to Launch Weatherseal Line
MI Parent Spins Off ProPlastix as Extrusion Supplier
Pacesetter Closes Window Plant, Outsourcing to Republic
Republic Opens ‘Integrated’ Distribution Facility in Philadelphia
Protecting the Public: Jobs, Sill Heights, Lead, Mold and Sustainability
August 2004
Lowe's to Open New Door Facility in Wisconsin; Establishes New Relationship with Therma-Tru
Atrium Acquires Florida Shutter Manufacturer
AMD Opens Up Membership to Professional Dealers
Gerkin Moves into New Facility
Focus Point Windows Hosts Open House to Mark Launch of Full Scale Sashlite Production
Marshfield Acquires Bolection Door
July 2004
Masonite Acquires Stakes in Two Companies to Capitalize on Growth in Eastern Europe and Asia
Amesbury Expanding Foam-Tite Operations
IGMA and IGCC Working to Harmonize Certification Programs
June 2004
AAMA Working to Prevent Imports of Vinyl with Lead
Two Veterans Team Up to Open New Window Operation
Thermo-Tech Expands to Nearly Double Capacity
Precision Salutes Top Customers
Pro-Line Opens New Facility
Amerimax Moves California Window Operation
DuPont Expands Laminate Interlayer Capacity
Ruvo Honors Nelson Door at Open House
Merger with WDMA, China and Energy Code Changes Top AAMA Agenda in Colorado
May 2004
Over 90,000 Gather in Germany for World’s Largest Window & Door Exhibition
14 Vinyl Window Fabricators Form Earthwise Alliance
Azon to Open New Headquarters Facility
American Window Alliance Adds to Roster of Companies
April 2004
Securities and Police Investigators Looking at Royal Group Transactions with Caribbean Resort
Florida Window Manufacturer Hosts President Bush
Gorell Honored as Energy Star Partner of the Year
Global Sourcing Firm Set Up to Serve Fenestration Industry
Window and Door Makers Joining New Road Show
ABC Window Has New Investor
March 2004
Jeld-Wen Acquires Windowmaster in California
Therma-Tru Opening New Research Facility
New Owners at PGT Industries
Deceuninck Closing Former Acro Extrusion Plant
Hanley-Wood Gives Remodelers’ Show New Name
2004 International Builders’ Show
AAMA 2004 Annual Meeting
NWDA Meeting Focuses on Rising Costs Faced by Manufacturers
February 2004
CertainTeed Expanding with Second California Window Manufacturing Plant
Atrium Adding Superior Engineered Products to Portfolio
Reeb Millwork Acquires Demarva Sash & Door
Global Demand for Windows and Door Growing 5.7 Percent a Year
Nortek Exits Window Business with Sale of CWD, Great Lakes, Napco and Thermal-Gard
Amesbury Opens West Coast Operation
Guardian Launches New Glass Technology Platform
January 2004
Home Depot Acquiring Window Installation Firm
Quanex Buying TruSeal Technologies
Fortune Brands Acquires Therma-Tru Doors
Stanley Entry Door Business Added to Masonite Portfolio
Andersen Expanding Fibrex Extrusion Operation
Novatech Adds Steel Door Manufacturing Plant
New Ownership at Atrium
Nortek May Sell Window Manufacturing Operations
AAMA Examining Concerns about Dumping of Vinyl Window Profiles
Chinese Firms Participating in AAMA Certification Program
Republic Launching Environmental Initiative
Nortek Exits Window Business with Sale of CWD, Great Lakes, Napco and
Atrium Adding Superior Engineered Products to Portfolio
CertainTeed Adding California Window Plant
November 2003
Nortek May Sell Window Manufacturing Operations
Marvin Constructing Integrity Plant on East Coast
Omniglass Doubling Capacity
Fortune Brands Acquires Therma-Tru Door
AAMA Looking into Concerns about Dumping of Vinyl Window Components
Atrium Has New Owners
Andersen Expanding Fibrex Extrusion Operation
October 2003
Blackout Breathes Life Into National Energy Bill, Renews Momentum for Window Tax Credits
Atrium Outsources Employee Benefits Services
Milgard Implementing Lead Management and Tracking System
September 2003
AAMA to Make Installer Training Program More Widely Available
NSDJA to Become Association of Millwork Distributors
Milgard Continues National Market Expansion
New Ownership at B.F. Rich
TruSeal to Distribute National’s Purfect Glaze Line
Former Insulate Management Group Acquires Weathervane
August 2003
Pella Expanding Vinyl Business with New Line to be Sold through Lowe’s
Simonton Opens Its First Replacement Window Showroom
Remedies Out There, But Experts See Costs of Mold Problems Will Continue to Rise in Short Term
Atrium Buys Danvid, Last AAPC Asset
Adco Acquires Chemetall IG Sealant Business
Guardian to Add Glass Coater At Iowa Plant
Sturtevant Millwork Opening New Facility
New Ownership at WoodWare
Chinese Imports and Mold Litigation Top Agenda at AAMA Summer Meeting
NWDA Looks at Glass Issues, Workers Comp
Cardinal Opens Texas Facility; Building Two Others
LMC Adding Crestline Products To Its Dealer Offerings
Window Machinery Opens New Facility
Alside Parent to Acquire Gentek Operations
July 2003
DOE Revises Energy Star Requirements Criteria With Four-Zone Approach
MGM Industries Completing $5 Million Expansion
Edgetech Hosts European Press
Window Products Opens New Utah Plant
EPA and DOE Honor Jeld-Wen as Energy Star Partner of the Year
MW Expanding Extrusion Capacity
May 2003
Carlson Systems Buys Wegoma
Deceuninck Acquires Thyssen Polymer, VBP Parent
CertainTeed Opens Indiana Window Plant, Closes Pennsylvania Facility
Efficient Window Tax Credits Back on Congressional Agenda
Ultrafab Licenses Technology
New Name for Precision
April 2003
MW Windows Sold to Global Investor Group
New Name and Expanded Capacity for Marley Mouldings
Novatech Acquires Screen Maker
Crystal Expanding Illinois Plant
Republic Requiring Dealers to Take InstallationMasters Training
March 2003
Jeld-Wen to Make Bigger Name for Itself
Pella Opens New Facility to Produce Fiberglass Window Line
Amesbury Acquires Omega Balance
DOE Hosts Industry Forum
Republic Upgrades Tempering Line
L.B. Plastics Celebrates 25th
Atrium Moves Toward Greater Vertical Integration
Executive Door Begins Plant Expansion
Dura Coat Expanding Nationally
National Building Museum Hosts Windows Exhibition
Loewen and Weiland Form Strategic Alliance
February 2003
Intertek Launching Thermal Certification Program with ATI
PGT Acquires Binnings Building Products from AAPC
Caldwell Selling Wood Jambliner Business
Velux Acquires Sun Tunnel
New Energy Star Numbers Coming Soon
ViWinTech Plant Hosts Commerce Secretary
January 2003
Norfield and Vega Form Strategic Alliance
Veka Continues to Expand West Coast Operations
Feds Developing National ‘Do Not Call’ Registry to Limit Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
Win-Door Show Attracts Strong Turnout; Canadians Study Energy Star
Remodelers Eye Door Retrofit Program
More Talk of Change at NSDJA Convention in San Antonio
Study Sees Global Glass Demand Growing
Milgard Set to Build Virginia Plant and Expand to East Coast
American Architectural Products Selling Final Assets
Marvin Enters Replacement Business With Fiberglass Line
CertainTeed Acquires California Window Manufacturer
AAMA Fall Meeting Marked by Effort to Accelerate Activities
Efficient Window Tax Credits Die with Energy Bill at End of 2002 Congressional Session
November 2002
Simpson Opens Custom Door Plant
SBR Closing Metallon
Amesbury Moving Sash Controls
Precision/Sugarcreek Opens IG Manufacturing Operation
eTechLogix and ImproveNet Planning to Merge
October 2002
Winstrom and Thermetic Glass to Merge
Mikron Expands Capacity at Kentucky Facility
WDMA Certification Program Receives ANSI Accreditation
Andersen Expands Distribution Operations with Iron City Acquisition
September 2002
Velux Acquires Kenergy Assets
CertainTeed Breaks Ground on Indiana Window Plant
WDMA Looks at Trends in New Homes at Summer Meeting
ODL Study Finds Homeowners Interested in Door Glass Option Upgrades
RIM Equipment Supplier Restructures Operations
DOE Tables Decision to Change Energy Star Criteria
August 2002
Veka Acquires Berlinex
Crystal Adding Door Manufacturing Operation
AFG and Vitro Team up to Build Float Plant in Mexico
Window Fall Prevention, Mold Top Agenda at AAMA Summer Meeting
New IG Standards Approved by ASTM
Nortek Acquired by Kelso
Masco Acquires British Window Industry Firms
NWDA Looks at Energy Star and Self-Cleaning Glass
Edgetech Hosts Open House
New Study Looks at What Manufacturers Pay
New Owners at Contact Lumber
Barr-Mullin Honored
Sunrise Completes Expansion
July 2002
Friedman Hosts Users’ Conference
Bocenor Says Turnaround is Progressing
Italian Supplier Opens U.S. Office
Crystal Makes Contribution to WTC Relief Efforts
Azon Celebrates 25th
June 2002
DOE Tightening Energy Star Program to Address Cooling Costs
Bystronic Opens New Facility
NFRC Becomes Independent
WDMA Focuses on Building Infrastructure at Technical Conference
Silver Line Continues Expanding with Opening of Ohio Plant
May 2002
Senate Passes Energy Bill
J-Channel Decision Upheld
T.M. Cobb and Woodgrain Millwork Team Up to Acquire CraftMaster
Private Equity Group Makes Bid for Nortek
Economists See Flat, But Strong Year Ahead
Dow Corning Acquiring Multibase
AAMA Marks 40th Anniversary of Certification Program
Alside and Velux Honored by Energy Star
Linsalata Buys Eagle Windows; AAPC Sells Off More Operations
April 2002
Alside Acquired by Private Equity Group
Strybuc Adds Miami Operations
WDMA Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Hawaii Meeting
GED Forms New Company to Focus on Racks and Carts
Fensterbau Sees Strong Attendance, Despite Down Market in Germany
Final NGA Show Goes Out Strong, GlassBuild America Set for Next Year in Atlanta
Keystone Certification Program Receives ANSI Accreditation
March 2002
Efficient Window Tax Credits Still on the Table in Washington
Marvin Wins Suit Against PPG
Optimism Reigns at Builders’ Show in Atlanta
Fasco Adds New Distribution Locations
Florida Manufacturer Hosts Hurricane Symposium
Quanex Acquires Colonial Craft
AAMA Puts NAFS on Hold; adds Mold and Fire Testing to Agenda
GED Brings Sales and Service Under One Roof
Veka Reduces Hazardous Waste
Fasco Adds New Distribution Locations
February 2002
NFRC Approves Changes to Several Rating Procedures
Alside Parent Reviewing Strategic Alternatives
Self-Cleaning Glass and Acoustics Top NWDA Agenda
International Aluminum Closes Wood Window Operations
Ultrafab Establishes Two New Partnerships
Winchester To Produce Windows for Thermoview
January 2002
Royal Acquires Marley Mouldings and Majority of Complast
Anderson Acquires Specialty Manufacturer KML
Premdor Changes Name to Masonite; Craftmaster Starts Up as Stand-alone Business
AAMA Fall Meeting Focuses on Restructuring and New Quality Assurance Program
Woodgrain Constructing Pine Door Plant in Chile
PPI to Double Production Capacity
Self-Cleaning Glass Emerging as New Product Category
WDMA Expects ANSI Approval of Hallmark Certification Program
November 2001
Owners of Weather Shield Acquire Peachtree Companies
Royal Acquires Thermal Industries Extrusion Assets
Tax Credit for High-Performance Windows Approved by House
Mikron Opens New Facility
October 2001
Andersen Recalls Windows for In-home Tilt-latch Repair
SGCC Marks 30th Anniversary
Home Depot Consolidates Purchasing
German Window Market Declines
September 2001
Buyout Group Acquires Farley Windows
Gorell Acquires Florida Company
Crystal Dedicates New Window Production Facility
Simonton to Construct $10 Million Oklahoma Plant
Truseal Adds Atofina Desiccants
Urban and Joseph Re-Structure Marketing Alliance
WDMA Continues to Push More Technical Agenda
Industry Presence Declines at Hardware Show
August 2001
Pilkington Launches Self-Cleaning Glass
Fire Testing Emerges as New Issue at AAMA Meeting
Association Activities
Study Foresees Slowing Growth in Window and Door Market
Premdor Moves Forward with Masonite Acquisition
Royal Selling Stake in Sunroom Business
IFC Acquires GF Technology Assets
Falcon Expanding Operations
Ruvo Hosts Open House
Adco Adds GMB International as Distributor
Payless Cashways Files for Reorganization
NAHB Sells Remodelers’ Show to Hanley-Wood
Paco Building Supply Adds Facility
Masco Acquires Milgard Windows
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