This week some of the latest forecasts for 2025 were dropped, and for the most part, the news was positive. Obviously, for many in our industry, things are softer than we’d prefer, so this dose of good news was welcomed. Probably the hardest aspect is the fact that a lot of the movement probably won’t hit us until mid ‘25. The bullishness comes from additional rate cuts and some forecasting patterns that are favorable.
Bob Keller of Miter Brands, now combined with PGTI, sat down with Laurie Cowin to talk about how the companies are following best practices in merging their processes and products. The acquisition has also opened up new possibilities for product innovation, markets and further innovation.
Viprotron's president talks how AI uses data to better automation, why quality is important, and how producing bad glass can hurt more than your profits.
Glass is a fragile building material, and needs special handling. Having the right equipment is key in order to protect employees and prioritize safety.
The demand for residential prime windows is forecast to see growth of 4 percent and 2 percent in 2024 and 2025 respectively. New construction demand for entry doors is also expected to see growth in those years while the patio door market is expected to decline by 1 percent in 2024.
For those of you who may be new to this blog, since 2013 I have awarded a yearly MVP award at the end of the year. We’re now a month away from that happening, and once again a ton of folks to choose from. I try not to select anyone who has been listed before, either as a runner-up or the actual MVP, so that makes it tougher than normal but also allows me to spread the recognition around. The process for who hits that list for 2024 is now underway, and I look forward to seeing who ends up on top!