September 5, 2007 | Vol 2, Num 35
W&D Weekly, Delivering the Fenestration Industry to Your Desktop
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Ply Gem Adding CertainTeed Window Business
Window & Door Announces Crystal Achievement Winners
Jeld-Wen Grows in Washington
GlassBuild Opens Next Week with Record Number of Exhibitors
WDMA Executive Leaves
Frank Lowe Starts New Site
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I won't be there, but others from my company are going.
We've gone before, but we're passing this year.
It's never been on our calendar.



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Window & Door Announces Crystal Achievement Winners
Picture of Crystal Achievement Awards logoWindow & Door is pleased to announce its 2007 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing and marketing.

“Our Crystal Achievement Award winners this year reflect the expanding number of options our industry offers to builders and homeowners,” says John Swanson, editor/associate publisher, Window & Door. “Our judges chose products that deliver added convenience, enhanced performance and greater design freedom.”

All the 2007 Crystal Achievement Award-winning products, equipment and programs will be featured in the September issue of Window & Door.

Click here to visit a special section of WindowandDoor.net featuring photos and details about each winner.

The winners are:

Most Innovative Window
Large Manufacturer: Jeld-Wen
Small/Medium Manufacturer: Gorell Windows & Doors
Most Innovative Door
Large Manufacturer: Jeld-Wen
Small/Medium Manufacturer: Luxury Windows & Doors
Most Innovative Window Component
Electronic Window Systems
Most Innovative Door Component
Kwikset, a Black & Decker Co.
Most Innovative Glazing Technology
Weather Shield Windows & Doors
Most Innovative Plant
Great Lakes Window
Most Innovative Machine
Frame/Sash Fabrication: Stürtz Machinery Inc.
IG Production/Glazing: Sash Systems LLC
Unique Innovation
GED Integrated Solutions
Most Innovative Marketing Program
Large Manufacturer: Milgard Windows & Doors
Small/Medium Manufacturer: Avonni Windows
Supplier: Cardinal Glass Industries Inc.
Best Product Literature
Large Manufacturer: Loewen
Small/Medium Manufacturer: Vytex Windows
Supplier: Truseal Technologies Inc.
Best Industry Web Site
Large Manufacturer: Jeld-Wen
Small/Medium Manufacturer: Soft-Lite Windows
Supplier: Sashlite LLC

“Our judges had a tough job this year. We received more than 160 nominations—shattering our previous record,” Swanson continues. “Companies are clearly looking to innovate, so the future for our industry is very exciting.”

Window & Door will also highlight winners at its booth at GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, next week in Atlanta.

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