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Is There a Market Beyond Energy Star?

Triple-glazing and R-5 products aren’t for everyone, but some manufacturers see opportunities with these products
New Energy Star criteria are likely to improve window energy efficiency numbers across the board, but numerous manufacturers offer triple-pane and R-5 type windows exceeding those expected levels already. Most see a growing market for such products too, with much of the demand is driven by dealers. Manufacturers like Ply Gem report that more dealers are opting for higher-... more »
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Crystal Pacific Celebrates Grand Opening

With more than 100 guests in attendance, Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems celebrated the grand opening of its Riverside, Calif.-factory and corporate headquarters with a ribbon-cutting event on May 2nd. The new company, which also operates sales and distribution offices in South El Monte and San Diego, produces vinyl windows and doors for markets in Southern California, Arizona and...
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Inline Adds Pultrusion Capacity

Toronto-based Inline Fiberglass Ltd. reports it is increasing capacity in its pultrusion deparment by 30 percent. The move is designed to accommodate increased sales to existing customers, as well as additional manufacturer customers it will now be supplying. “The additional business is attributed to several different reasons,” says Bernard Rokicki, Inline's COO. “It is our...
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PPG Sues Jeld-Wen for License Fees

PPG Industries has filed a complaint against Jeld-Wen Inc. charging that the window and door manufacturer has not paid more than $75,000 in license fees for the use of PPG's Intercept IG technology. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Western Pennsylvania, alleges that "despite several demands that it do so, Jeld-Wen has failed to make its required periodic...
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Millwork Products Opening NC Facility

Kentucky-based Millwork Products LLC is expanding its operations to North Carolina, opening Jenkins Millwork LLC as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The new operation has leased production facilities in Wilkesboro, N.C., with more than 48,000 square feet, and hopes to have more than 50 production, sales and office employees as the expansion proceeds. Most of those workers will come from a Jeld-Wen...

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Energy Xtreme

Offered through an exclusive dealer program, the Energy Xtreme window features a foam-filled sash and frame, composite-reinforced meeting rail and energy-efficient Duralite spacer system. From Vista Window Co., the program also offers three levels... more >>

THE TALK...

Are You Working with Architects?

John G. Swanson

Many window and door manufacturers, as well as suppliers of glass and other components, will be in Washington, D.C., this week exhibiting at the AIA 2012 Expo. It promises to be an interesting showcase of new products and ... more »