Today’s News
MI Windows and Doors Recalls Nearly 2,000 Sliding Glass Doors
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an alert for certain MI Windows and Doors manufactured products. According to CPSC, the glass in MI Windows and Doors’ 1615 and 1617 sliding glass doors (if sold as impact-resistant or … Continue reading
NSG’s Christian Quenett Named BV Glas President
Christian Quenett has been named BV Glas president. The organization represents around 80% of German glass manufacturing companies. Its goal is to highlight the environmental, economic and energy policy interests of German glass companies. Quenett is also the head of … Continue reading
Dispute Erupts as AEC and AA Clash Over Dumping Lawsuit

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) countered claims by the Aluminum Association (AA) that a 14-country lawsuit regarding illegal and unfair dumping practices of aluminum extrusions will harm Canada, Mexico and U.S. trade relations. AA’s statement, alongside the Instituto Mexicano del … Continue reading
Industry Veteran Ellen Rogers Named Vice President of Editorial Content for Key Media & Research
Ellen Rogers has been named Key Media & Research’s (KMR) vice president of editorial content. Rogers manages the content direction and delivery for all KMR industry sectors, including USGlass magazine, Window Film magazine, Door & Window Market ([DWM]) magazine, Paint … Continue reading
Construction Starts Continue to Erode in October
Construction starts weakened in October as high-interest rates and tightening credit continue to hamper businesses, states Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Construction Network (DCN). According to DCN data, October’s total construction starts fell 7% to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate … Continue reading