July 16, 2008 | Vol 3, Num 29
W&D Weekly, Delivering the Fenestration Industry to Your Desktop
MIT Turning Windows into Solar Panels
HIG to Close Shapes/Arch Acquisition
Andersen Launches New Composite Line
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Revolutionize the industry in next 10 years.
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Will be surpassed by other technologies
Will have impact in niche markets.
Are a pipe dream.



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The Outside View...

Paulson Puts Treasury's Weight Behind Fannie, Freddie
From Bloomberg.com
Move seen as recognition that government needs to bail out an economy that's been rocked by the worst housing recession in 25 years, the credit crisis, and soaring energy costs. ... read more

Danger Zone for U.S. Economy Shifts Toward Year-End
From the National Association of Home Builders
NAHB’s David Seiders says the major danger zone for the U.S. economy has shifted to the second half of this year, particularly to the fourth quarter, largely reflecting “payback” for the fiscal stimulus that’s supporting consumer spending during the middle two quarters of the year. ... read more

Location Still Matters in Slumping Home Market
From the Philadelphia Inquirer
New residential developments are still going up where desirable location supersedes a slow market. ... read more

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