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Consumers and Federal Government All Say: Windows Must Be Energy Efficient
The consumer, and the federal government, want to lighten energy usage, and the latest breakthroughs in window design make energy efficient windows one way to achieve that goal.
WDMA is Committed to Serving End-Users
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association demonstrates its commitment to high standards of design and construction so that end users receive the beauty, ease of operation, energy-saving performance and ease of maintenance they expect from quality-made windows and doors.
Federal Program Pushes Energy-Efficient Products
The Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) Federal Procurement Challenge program helps agencies to select energy-efficient products for their buildings and facilities. From IWF: Challenger’s Award Nominees—The list of nominees in the running for the prestigious Challenger’s Award.
Let It Slide: Real Hardware Value Hinges on Speed and Ease of Installation.
So say industry experts. They believe it’s more important to weigh the ease of installation and the speed of assembly against the bottom line cost of the hardwae itself—here’s why.
Capitalization Strategies- Keeping Your House in Order.
Thinking of selling your company even if it’s years down the road? Now is the time to get and keep your business house in order for that potential day when the buyers are knocking at the door and swinging a golf club and fishing the Gulf is no longer just a dream.
The Cut and Rip Line—Still a Viable Choice.
Gang ripping first may be the choice of the era, but Dr. Fred Lamb advises that the cut and rip line still has a useful purpose in today’s manufacturing process. Here’s why.
LifeStyle Cabinetry—The Manufacturer’s Challenge.
Listen up manufacturers. Your customers (consumers) want to talk to you. More importantaly, they want in on how you design cabinetry to meet THEIR lifestyle choices. Listening can mean more sales and better profits when the consumer is on your team.
How to Reduce Set-Up Time by 50%—Some Winning Strategies for Small-Lot Manufacturing.
Switching from large lot size to small lot manufacturing is not accomplished in one leap, but as more customers demand quick responses to orders, small-lot manufacturing is becoming the trend. Here are some beginning ways to get started and still save time and money.
Sanding and Finishing: Using Acrylics to Resist Yellowing
This month’s Factory Floor is written by you—industry manufacturers. In a Q&A format, you answer the question: “Do the new UV resistant finishes really resist yellowing?” With a variety of solutions from end-producers.
Breathe Easy! Safety in the Workplace.
The subject is so important that IWF is sponsoring a free seminar on the subject in Atlanta in August. And one of the most obvious decisions is assuring workers are wearing the proper respirator in areas where finishing materials and wood dust are heavy. Here are some guidelines to selection.
Cellular Manufacturing: How Teams are Boosting Productivity and Cutting Lead Time at Vanguard Furniture.
Creating small business units under the corporate umbrella is boosting productivity by 50% and cutting lead time by 40% at this North Carolina upholstered seating company. Here’s how to build “team manufacturing” that keeps you ahead of the competition
An Alternative Idea in Post-Forming Machines.
Tropical Benders, a Seminole, FL, entrepreneurial entry into custom post-forming machinery, is finding its version a hit with smaller shop manufacturers. This one eliminates square-edge laminating seams. Big shop guys might want to check it out as well.
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