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JELD-WEN Windows and Doors helps Habitat for Humanity
July 23, 2010 – A team of 25 JELD-WEN volunteers is helping Habitat for Humanity build a bigger and stronger community for Elmwood / East Kildonan residents. The event is part of a cross-Canada initiative celebrating the 50th anniversary of JELD-WEN, with each plant or office donating 50 hours of volunteer time to a local, non-profit organization.



New International Series Hinge from CRL
international_hinge_crl_for_webJuly 22, 2010 – CRL is introducing the new International Series Hinge for frameless shower door applications, offered in both traditional square cornered style, or with modern beveled edges. The hinges are available in both a wall mount model with full back plate, and a 180-degree glass-to-glass model to cover the majority of popular installation configurations.



Day 2 of NFRC virtual meeting starts with software subcommittee
July 20, 2010 – The second day of NFRC’s Summer 2010 Virtual Committee Week kicked off with the Software Subcommittee meeting under the Technical Committee Block.

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Edgetech I.G. gears up for Glasstec 2010
July 14, 2010 – Edgetech I.G. will feature Super Spacer, Super Spacer TriSeal, and best practices for optimizing production efficiency and IG performance at Glasstec 2010 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Located at stand B68 in hall 17, Edgetech also promises crowd-pleasing events and giveaways, including an opportunity to win an iPad from Apple, during the Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 exhibition.



Loewen acquired by VKR Holding
July 8, 2010 – Loewen has been acquired by VKR Holding of Denmark. Loewen is based in Steinbach, Manitoba and manufactures and distributes custom-made wood and clad wood windows and doors for the luxury segment of the residential housing market.



Win-Door registrations now open
windoor_for_webJune 30, 2010 – Registrations for Canada's biggest fenestration event – Win-Door 2010 – are now officially open. Win-Door 2010 takes place November 16 - 18 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario.



Alcoa to acquire Traco
June 28, 2010 – Alcoa has announced that it has agreed to purchase privately held Traco, a manufacturer of windows and doors for the commercial building and construction market. Traco will become part of Alcoa's global Building and Construction Systems business. Terms were not disclosed.



Historic View: 5 Famous Windows
half_glazed_window_17th_centuryJune 21, 2010 – Windows aren’t just a part of daily life, they have figured prominently both in human history and literary sources. From the distant past to low-earth orbit, we bring you our picks for some of the most significant windows in history.



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