Jobs Report Shows Fewer Workers Needed, Except Construction

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest job openings and labor turnover summary this week, showing that fewer employers are in need of workers. Job openings decreased by 617,000 to 8.7 million in October, marking the lowest point since March 2021. At the same time, the job openings rate decreased by 0.3 percentage point […]

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The First Five Steps: Elevating Your Sustainability Credentials

A Sustainability Starter Kit for Vinyl Manufacturers [SPONSORED] Organizations are under constant pressure to produce eco-friendly products and integrate sustainability into their day-to-day business operations. The escalating mandates have had an impact. In fact, a recent study by Forbes shows 90 percent of executives believe that sustainability is important. At the same time, only 60% […]

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Editor’s [re]Marks
By Drew Vass
Editor
[DWM] Magazine

“My first home was built like a tank. A solid-brick, 1950s bungalow with thick oak framing, plaster walls, a Pennsylvania slate roof and steel casement windows. I loved the look of the windows, but based on their age, single-pane glazing and the condition of the hardware, they were due for replacement. Or that was my assumption, at least.” – Drew Vass

Plavecsky’s Ponderings
By Jim Plavecsky
Owner
Windowtech Sales

As I travel and visit customers this time of year, I usually like to take their temperature as it relates to what they think the coming year will bring. This year I would describe their average temperature as lukewarm. That’s because I would have to say that there is a fair amount of uncertainty in the industry. The […]

Ray’s Fenestration Innovation
By Ray Garries
President
Global Fenestration Advisors

At the recent Glassbuild show, in the midst of many meetings on innovation, I was asked how to speed up development of new products. My quick answer was to have fewer meetings! In this era of rapid technological advancement and innovative communication tools, it is essential to explore alternatives that not only eliminate unnecessary meetings […]

Tyson’s Take
By Tyson Schwartz
Chief Happiness Officer and Partner
Zen Windows

Years ago, everyone would come to me and ask for my advice on new technology. I was what they called an early adopter. I loved experimenting with new technologies. I was one of the first to have Google Glass, and I always had the most up-to-date technology, whether it was a new iPhone, computer or […]

Lessons From the Tank
By Joe Altieri
President
FlexScreen

Growing up, my grandfather was a superhero to me. I would spend weekends and summers helping him and learning the lessons that can only be taught by quality time spent on a farm with an older and wiser generation. That man was the definition of tough. He could lift enormous tractor tires without breaking a […]

S.A.L.E.S. Is Not a Dirty Word
By Dave Yoho
President
Dave Yoho Associates

In preparation for 2023, Dave Yoho Associates conducted abundant research and surveyed our existing clients to drill down on current sales and marketing challenges that are impacting the industry. Here are several hard truths that we uncovered: 79% of Companies Have Trouble Following Up on Unsold Leads The word “trouble” is understandably very vague. Many […]

Shop Talk
By John Ryba and Joe Erb
technical services manager and national account manager
Quanex Building Products

You’ve heard about artificial intelligence (AI), right? Of course, you have. It’s just about everywhere, and even graced the digital pages of [DWM] earlier this month. You’ve probably also seen some of the anxiety this technology has raised over its potential impact on white-collar jobs. But this blog isn’t about AI. Because, as a manufacturing […]

Beyond the Label
By Deb Callahan
CEO
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)

Despite a global history of policies being put in place to mitigate pollution and the effects on human health, responses to new policies and regulations never change. Following the Great Smog of London in 1952, the Committee on Air Pollution was formed to look at the problem. In 1954, the committee reported that the burning […]