“There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”
— Seneca
It’s probably the sign of a good quotation that it would still be discussed almost 2,000 years after it was written. It’s maybe an even better sign that its applications are as numerous now as they were two millennia ago.
With all the modern advancements in technology that bring us together – from webinars to Zoom meetings – it can be easy to overlook the importance of in-person meetings. And yet, despite all the conveniences to which we’ve grown accustomed over the last few years, there is absolutely nothing like connecting with someone – in business or life in general – face-to-face.
While there’s no crystal ball to perfectly predict the future of the windows, doors and glass industry, it’s still important to look at industry trends and read the financial forecasts for the sector. After all, this is what decides budgets and drives development.
Have you ever seen a photo of yourself from years ago and wondered “What was I thinking,” when it came to your wardrobe? It’s amazing how the pair of baggy jeans we NEEDED in our teens becomes a cringe-worthy relic from our past when we see it a decade later. Or how a photo from our college days is sure to inspire laughs over how put-together we thought we looked at the time.
Smaller window and door makers have fewer resources to invest in improvements, overcome downturns or counter aggressive competition. This makes Seaway Manufacturing, a modest-sized window, door and sunroom company based in equally modest Erie, Pennsylvania, notable. Founded in 1959, Seaway specializes in premium vinyl replacement windows, patio doors and sunrooms, which it sells through specialty home improvement dealers in more than 20 states, primarily in the Northeast. While its first products were aluminum storm …
Peter Koops outlines how FeneVision has guided the evolution of his company to an even more successful glass enterprise. Dutch glass fabrication company Van Noordenne considers itself unique compared to most glass outfits, citing its business model as one-of-a-kind. With multiple manufacturing and transportation facilities, combined with the rare ability to provide their customers with a full range of glass products, Van Noordenne prides itself on its speedy and flexible operation. …