Source: USGNN Finding a glass that can withstand 200 mile-per-hour (mph) winds is one thing, but somehow finding the kind that can also withstand the wind-borne debris that accompanies such a powerful storm is another matter entirely, say several experts.
Source: Business Wire After serving the building industry for nearly 60 years, Sacramento based Blomberg Windows has decided to close its doors due to changes in the economy and building industry. Established in 1956, Blomberg has specialized in beautiful and stylish aluminum windows and doors and has been considered one of the top manufacturers of luxury building products in the country. Privately owned and managed, Blomberg has served as a landmark in Sacramento and one of Sacramento’s best employers, with some employees proudly serving the company for over 40 years.
Source: Canadian Investor Magazine According to a report issued by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, (CMHC) housing starts declined earlier in the year, but are expected to remain stable in the second half of 2013, before increasing modestly in 2014, along with improving economic fundamentals, including employment and net migration.
Source: Glass Magazine In a November 7 letter to customers, the NSG Group announced Pilkington North America would implement the following price increases, effective with all shipments beginning December 2, 2013:
Source: USGlass® Magazine Flat glass prices climbed .3 percent from August to September, according to the latest Producer Price Index Report issued by the U.S. Labor Department.
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. All segments of the market—single-family homes, condominiums and multifamily rental—registered strong increases. The single-family index increased 14 points to a level of 50, which is the highest third-quarter number since the inception of the index in 2008 and the eighth consecutive quarter of year over year improvements.
Source: Woodworking Network Hardwood plywood imported from China does not injure the U.S. industry and will not be subjected to antidumping duties, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled today.
Source: University of Leicester A new biodegradable and recyclable form of medium density fibreboard (MDF) has been created that could dramatically reduce the problem of future waste. Today (31 October), Professor Andrew Abbott is awarded the Royal Society Brian Mercer Award for Innovation 2013 that will help him make the critical step from prototype to product.
Source: Woodworking Network By Bill Esler Wood exports lead U.S. manufactured exports in growth, and furniture manufacturing increased in sales and hiring as overall economic activity in manufacturing expanded in October for the fifth consecutive month, say purchasing managers surveyed by the Institute for Supply Management.
Source: The Roanoke Times Christiansburg’s CraftMaster Manufacturing plant will close at the end of the year, according to a release from the company’s Oregon-based owner JELD-WEN Inc.
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