Door and Window Discussions

With two locations in New Jersey, Cipriani's company is set to sell twice as many doors and windows this year as it did in 2020, yet he's still relying on the same three suppliers and staying on schedule. In today's episode, we'll discuss how his company has learned to finesse the supply chain in order to keep up.

In today’s episode [DWM] editor Drew Vass and publisher Tara Taffera give some hints on the magazine's annual green award winners, door and window demand and more. Listen in for the latest insights. 

In today’s episode, we talk to Jeff Weaver, owner and CEO of Clarkston Window and Door, and Jeremy and Jenna Boeke of K&H Exteriors—dealers who say they’re managing to grow and succeed despite COVID-19. Tune in to hear the ins and outs of their operating philosophies.

Join us in this latest edition of our podcast, as we talk to Filip Geeraert, outgoing CEO and president of Deceuninck North America. With his retirement set to take place Wednesday, [DWM] editorial director and publisher, Tara Taffera, and editor, Drew Vass, have a friendly discussion with Geeraert about the past 20 years and his new role as board chairperson for Deceuninck North America.

In today’s episode, we discuss some of the findings from a recent industry survey about the effects of COVID-19. We then talk to Paul Marvin, CEO of Marvin, about his history and recent accomplishments with the family-owned company, as well as his outlook for the remainder of 2020.

In today’s episode we speak with Todd Tamalak, senior vice president at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, who shares relevant data on COVID’s impact on new construction and remodeling jobs, including numbers specific to doors and windows.

In today’s episode we speak with Kaler to gather some ground-level perspective from Canada—for a company that does everything from manufacturing to installations. We also discuss the latest news, including the postponement of import duties and taxes in the U.S. and consolidations at PGT Innovations. Lastly, we share some of the industry’s latest efforts to help frontline workers.

In today’s episode, we share the latest updates from companies regarding how they’re adjusting and what some are doing to help out amid the crisis. We also share some news regarding cutbacks at two major manufacturers. Lastly, we talk to Joe Mills, director of Marketing for Sunrise Windows and Doors, about what the “new reality” looks like for marketing.

In today’s episode, we talk with Ed Kalaher, CEO of Window Depot. He talks about how COVID-19 is affecting him and his 58 locations, and how business is varying greatly depending on the particular state. If you are looking for some good news and optimism, give it a listen.

In today’s episode, we talk with Dave Yoho—a decades-long business consultant serving the door and window industries. Yoho, who saw his home improvement companies through an energy crisis in the 1970s and recessions, shares his findings for how dealers can get creative to keep sales moving amid the coronavirus. Meanwhile, [DWM] editor Drew Vass shares an unexpected connection to Yoho, after covering some important alerts about relief loans.

Today, we return to our regular podcast to discuss the importance of window safety. Guest Angela Dickson, from the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance, discusses how door and window companies can not only provide solutions but help to promote awareness. We also share the second half of an earlier interview with Jeff Jackson, CEO of PGT Innovations, who discusses some of his company’s latest developments.

As the number of infected breaches 225,000 here in the U.S. and nears a million worldwide, today we discuss what door and window companies have to say about the state of the industry and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). We also talk to Morgan Donohue, vice president of Erdman Automation, about how his company is fairing and what he sees in the days ahead for machinery.

In today’s episode, Ron Crowl, president and CEO of FeneTech Inc., talks technology with editorial director Tara Taffera. Also, Taffera, and DWM editor Drew Vass, discuss stimulus package highlights and SBA loans.

In today's episode, four members of our editorial team tackle the common trends seen across all businesses throughout the past week, including how companies are adapting to the coronavirus and implementing plans in their organizations.

In the next special edition of [DWM]’s podcast, we look into the details of a stimulus package making its way through Congress, what lumber yards and dealers are doing to keep doors and windows moving and how CDC says you should clean the workplace. A special guest from Pella also discusses how the company is responding and adapting to keep sales going.

Welcome to a special edition of the [DWM] magazine podcast with the latest news pertaining to COVID-19. With information changing so quickly there will be a podcast on this topic each Tuesday and Thursday during this time to provide current updates. Today’s episode features the latest mandates from the states, news from one door and window manufacturer, and more.

Door and Window Discussions is the new, monthly podcast by Door and Window Market [DWM] magazine. In the latest episode, hosts Tara Taffera, publisher and editorial director, and Drew Vass, editor, dive into the industry’s (and the world’s) biggest topic: the coronavirus. Through a series of frank discussions, the two reveal what door and window companies say they’re experiencing on the ground and what the Department of Labor is suggesting for the workplace. Capping off the episode, Jeff Jackson, CEO of PGT Innovations, shares his company’s response and outlook. Don’t miss this critical episode.

Door and Window Discussions is the new, monthly podcast by Door and Window Market [DWM] magazine. In its second episode, hosts Tara Taffera (publisher and editorial director) and Drew Vass (editor) talk with David Barnes, president of the door and window manufacturing company Viwinco, and Dan Wolt, founder of Zen Windows. Topics range from the early days of window manufacturing to automation, capping off with a discussion about a new (Zen-like) approach to sales.

Hosted by publisher and editorial director, Tara Taffera, and editor, Drew Vass, the magazine’s latest production includes unique outtakes for the industry’s latest news and conversations with some of its most interesting people. In a pilot episode, Taffera and Vass talk with Tyson Schwartz, vice president of SoftLite Windows and Doors, for a unique look at everything from labor shortages and acquisitions, to how the latest technologies work to influence sales.