I'm back at it, and I’ve got a new episode of the “From the Fabricator” podcast for you to take in. This time out, I start with Scott Smith of LTS. He's a fascinating guy, and he had excellent thoughts on products past and present (and future), along with so many other takes that made that segment fly by. Impressive guy with a great organization. Thanks to Tim Boswell for making the recommendation to have Scott on!
With more than 20 million people enrolled in 11,800+ post-secondary educational institutions in the U.S., high-performance fenestration systems are proven to add value beyond the bottom-line.
While many standards have decreased the amount of windows with lead-based paint, they unfortunately remain a part of existing multifamily housing. Increased funding is needed to incentivize the reduction of lead-based paint with replacement windows.
While many standards have decreased the amount of windows with lead-based paint, they unfortunately remain a part of existing multifamily housing. Increased funding is needed to incentivize the reduction of lead-based paint with replacement windows.
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.