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The insulating glass market changed forever in 1979 when what is now Quanex Building Products introduced the IG industry to the first flexible, non-metal-based spacer technology.
Anticipating customers’ needs, Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. has increased capacity by 29% to meet growing demand for its polyamide thermal insulating strips.
Spring 2014 offers from March 26-29 one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
March 2014 will offer one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
On exhibit at the 2014 International Builders Show (IBS), Kolbe's new VistaLuxe(TM) Collection features multiple design styles that highlight the warmth of wood and expansive glass views with energy-efficient performance.
Kolbe has added 13 mica finishes, expanding VistaLuxe(TM) Collection and Ultra Series products’ color choices. These new colors broaden the palette for commercial and residential projects, whether new construction or renovation.
The ENERGY STAR(R) Most Efficient 2014 designation recognizes Kolbe’s windows among the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR program.
To support its customers with tools and information to prepare for ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 product specifications for qualified windows, doors and skylights, Quanex Building Products has launched its resource center at www.quanex.com/energystar.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published two updated standards for rigid thermoplastic cellulosic composite profiles.
Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco reports that a consistently popular product range, particularly for school refurbishments, is the Caldwell folding opener series which gives secure, controlled opening for low and high level windows.
Serving the luxury estate market throughout the United States, Point Five Windows and Doors focuses on highly customized products for unique, project-specific solutions.
Two new videos spotlight the customization and craftsmanship of Kolbe’s windows and doors, while amplifying the company’s “We’re for the visionaries” theme.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the December update to the "AAMA/WDMA 2012/2013 U.S.
In recent years Georgian style windows have become increasingly popular with both planners and homeowners alike.
The very latest in thermally efficient windows and doors were stipulated for a new, modern block of apartments located in a leafy Cambridgeshire suburb.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Certification Gold Label, the association hosted a contest to find the oldest in-service window, door or skylight bearing an AAMA air-water-structural…
During the 2013 International Greenbuild Conference, Wausau Window and Wall Systems will debut its new INvent.
When fensterbau/frontale 2014 opens its doors in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from Wednesday to Saturday, 26–29 March, the visitors can look forward to a more extensive presentation than ever by the exhibiting companies.
As the best in Asia and one of the world’s top 3 fenestration shows, Fenestration China 2013 is to open its gate on Nov. 19th-21st 2013 at Shanghai New International Expo Center ( SNIEC) with records breaking of 468 exhibitors and 60000 sqm…
Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent    Karma Sawyer, technology manager and physical scientist in the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s (BTO) Emerging Technologies Program, delivered a…
Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted     Doug Anderson, manager of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program, provided insight into the rationale the EPA used in developing…
As October brings cool fall weather, many homeowners may leave windows and screen doors open for ventilation.
After four years, ift Rosenheim had to terminate the cooperation with the OTI test laboratory in Istanbul.
The diversity of colour choice and product options recently secured frameXpress a contract to supply a series of bi-folding doors and composite door for a striking project in Hertfordshire.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 643-13, "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Solar Reflective Finishes," which describes the test procedures and…