11 Jul GlasPro
California-based architectural glass company GlasPro’s ability to emerge at the top of their game despite the recent economic downturn is only one of the many reasons the company is as unique and resilient as the glass they produce. With this renewed confidence, GlasPro recently decided to implement FeneVision as their production software. “People evaluating ERP systems today want to know whether the software will help them grow,” says Geoff Roise, owner of Lindsay Window & Door in North Mankato, Minnesota. “FeneVision has certainly helped us grow as we’ve expanded from two to six locations over the past several years.” This includes getting FeneVision ERP up and running at new locations in under two weeks, Roise says. Lindsay was started in 1947 to make wood sash replacements. It evolved into a vinyl window company, which Roise’s father bought in 1989 and Geoff joined in 2001. The company now fabricates windows in Illinois, Missouri and Georgia in addition to Minnesota. (more…) Aurora, Ohio—Leading software provider to the glass fabrication and window and door manufacturing industries FeneTech, Inc. celebrated their 20th anniversary with a combination open house and art show featuring Cleveland artist Brian Jones, whose unique brand of software and engineer-themed glass artwork adorns FeneTech’s Campus Drive facility. (more…) Penn State Behrend student and former FeneTech co-op Krystal Elliot was featured in the school’s Engineering News publication. When describing her experience at FeneTech, Elliot credited the company with allowing her to apply her skills providing real-world software solutions—first with Quality Assurance and then in Applications. FeneTech CEO Ron Crowl stated that Krystal’s contributions to the company equaled the many benefits she gained while at FeneTech. Read more about Krystal’s experience in The Changing Face of Engineering. 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. (more…) Nate Huffman, FeneTech Business Development & Sales Nate Huffman’s recent article, “Finders Keepers … Automation Retains Talent, Increases Production, Reduces Overhead” appeared in DWM Magazine’s March 2016 issue. The article outlines how automation is actually good for the fenestration industry in terms of hiring and retaining quality employees. This philosophy is contrary to what many in manufacturing have been led to believe. “Automation and technology have increased productivity and quality in manufacturing, especially within the fenestration industry.” — Nate Huffman Huffman goes on to list several applications that have actually proven to do just what the title suggests: Retain talent, increase production, and reduce overhead. 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. It is upon these pillars that the company was built.
GlasPro looks for ways to say ‘Yes’
(more…)05 Jul Ron Crowl talks about developing relationships in latest issue of Window & Door Magazine
Read what Ron Crowl has to say about developing relationships among your staff and customers in the June 21 issue of Window & Door Magazine.
16 Jun Lindsay Windows
23 May FeneTech commemorates anniversary in an artistic way
Celebrating 20 years of operation
May 21, 2016
13 Apr No more cutting corners …
We’ve all thought we could get away with cutting corners at some point in our lives, right? Especially when we’re young, full of ourselves, and missing half a lifetime’s worth of experiences to draw upon. Read how something as simple as a wrinkled shirt helped shape FeneTech CEO Ron Crowl’s attentive nature and circumspection in the latest edition of W&D Weekly.08 Apr Penn State Behrend Student Describes her “FeneVision Experience”
27 Mar Seaway Manufacturing
14 Mar Automation Has Its Advantages
Why Automation is Good for the Fenestration Industry
08 Mar Van Noordenne