June 18, 2008 | Vol 3, Num 25
W&D Weekly, Delivering the Fenestration Industry to Your Desktop
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Velux to Expand North America Manufacturing
SNE to Cut 300 More Jobs by August
Paragon Door Aquires Radiance Entry Line
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Builder Confidence Edges Down in June
From the National Association of Home Builders
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged down in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The index slipped to 18 this month, returning to the record low that was posted in December of 2007 (the series began in January of 1985). ... read more

Spring Industry Update Webinar Available
From jordanknauff.com
Chicago investment banking firm Jordan, Knauff & Co. has made available a free download of its Spring 2008 Window & Door Industry Update webinar, which the company hosted on May 15, 2008. The topics covered include an overview of transactions, expansions and plant closings, a discussion of current industry trends, the real estate market, industry growth drivers and a review of the capital markets. Click here to request a complimentary copy of the presentation.

Window 6 Program Available from LBNL
From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The Research Versions for WINDOW 6.2 and THERM 6.1 are now available. These two programs have been developed to model complex glazing systems, in particular venetian blinds. ... read more

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