Elton Manufacturing expands into the U.S. with acquisition of Decatur Plastic Products
Elton Manufacturing, a supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage doors and entry doors in North America, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the assets of Decatur Plastic Products (DPP) in North Vernon, Ind. Elton will uphold its brand identity by operating in the U.S. as “Elton USA.” Gary Riley Jr., current vice-president of operations and a long-time shareholder of DPP, has assumed the position of president of Elton USA. For over 40 years Elton Manufacturing has striven to be a leader in the industry. The acquisition of DPP positions Elton to better serve its existing U.S. customers by strategically … » Read More…
FenCan providing clarity on CBSA surtax policy
On April 16th, the Canadian Border Services (CBSA) enabled manufacturers to claim back or avoid surtaxes on certain imported materials used directly in manufacturing or processing. For many members, this has been a significant relief, mixed with confusion, given the way the original order was written.» Read More…
CREB reports lower sales, higher starts in Calgary
The Calgary Real Estate Board has released its spring 2025 housing market update, an overview of the state of the real estate landscape in Calgary and surrounding areas. The report updates the forecast for 2025 that CREB released in January, highlighting trends in sales, pricing, the economic forces that are currently affecting the market, and how they may shape activity for the rest of the year. » Read More…
Access Statistics Canada building permits data on our homepage
The Fenestration Review home page now features a link to the Statistics Canada Building Permits Interactive Dashboard, a widget allowing users to view charts and maps showing the latest building permits data including values and units by region and residential/commercial category. » Read More…
FGIA looks at the state of the industry on both sides of the border
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance hosted speakers at its Summer Conference with the knowledge and expertise needed to give a current assessment of the state of the industry for both Canada and the U.S. Louis-Philippe Champagne (Canadian Construction Association) discussed how recent changes in federal politics and trade relations with the U.S. are two of the biggest factors in the Canadian industry at this time. » Watch…
Resilience and weathering on the agenda at FGIA conference
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance hosted two speakers who shared their knowledge about new research in the fields of Property Resilience Assessment and architectural weathering. In a session sponsored by Intertek Building and Construction, presenter Alan Scott spoke about “Designing for the Future: Understanding resilience in the built environment.” » Read More…
FGIA attendees hear about installation best practices
Participants at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Summer Summit heard from speakers about best practices for the installation of residential windows.» Read more…