Masonite International Corporation announced on Thursday that its shareholders have voted to approve the Company’s proposed transaction with Owens Corning at its Special Meeting of Shareholders. As previously announced, under the terms of the transaction, Masonite shareholders will receive $133.00 per share in cash in connection with the closing of the transaction.
Vince Eslick, Vice President of Sales at AmesburyTruth, has announced his retirement after more than 27 years in the fenestration industry. Vince’s unparalleled knowledge and an amicable, forthright, and steadfast style has earned him a trusted status within AmesburyTruth and throughout the industry.
Quanex Building Products announced on Monday it will acquire Tyman, a London-based producer of fenestration components and access solutions (including U.S.-based subsidiaries AmesburyTruth, Lawrence and Bilco). With a cash and share value of approximately $1.1 billion, the deal gathers two major suppliers of the door and window industry, with approximately $2 billion of combined revenue in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, on a pro forma basis.
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JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. has announced actions to simplify its North America windows operations by closing its Vista, California, and Hawkins, Wisconsin, manufacturing facilities. This announcement is a further step in JELD-WEN’s transformation journey to strengthen the foundation of the company and position itself for long term, profitable growth.
FRUITLAND, Idaho – In December of 2023, Woodgrain acquired Trimco Millwork and effective April 5th, Trimco Millwork will be known as Woodgrain, with legacy Trimco locations joining Woodgrain’s Distribution Division.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. was recognized as one of the “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” in 2024 by Newsweek and Statista. This marks the third consecutive year JELD-WEN has been celebrated for its commitment to trust across critical dimensions of customer, investor, and employee trust.
CHARLOTTE, N.C – On Tuesday, JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. was named 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This award, the highest level of EPA recognition, spotlights JELD-WEN’s leadership in energy management and active engagement in the fight against climate change.
The industry is mourning the loss of Larry Johnson, vice president of sales, North American Fenestration for Quanex, who passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. Bob Daniels, Quanex president, North American Fenestration said, “His industry knowledge and contacts were second to none and he had a knack for this business that never ceased to amaze me. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and we will continue to recount our memories of him for years to come.”
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Tucker Door & Trim to invest $10 million in Henrico County operation, creating 50 new jobs
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday that Tucker Door & Trim, a distributor and manufacturer of doors, windows, and specialty millwork to the construction industry, will invest $10 million to establish a new manufacturing and assembly operation for fiberboard and fiberglass doors and windows in Henrico County. The new facility, which will open by April 1, 2024, will increase capacity and provide the company the ability to serve the northeastern market. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia for the project, which will create 50 new jobs.
McCoy’s Building Supply recently celebrated the official groundbreaking of its new company retreat and expansion of its San Marcos, TX headquarters campus.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
