Nathan Hobbs

Oct 17, 2023 | dwmmag.com | Nathan Hobbs

After a Year of Co-Locating, WMA’s Show Is Back on Its OwnHere in the U.S., there are plenty of trade shows featuring a mix of building products. But since1964, World Millwork Alliance’s (WMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show has remainedcommitted to doors and millwork. After experimenting in 2022, by commingling with GlassBuildAmerica, in its 58th year the show returns to a solo act in Louisville, Ky., October 23-25.

Oct 17, 2023 | dwmmag.com | Nathan Hobbs

Put Me in Coach. But Wait … I Can’t PlayBeing an editor for a trade publication is an interesting gig. You’re part of an industry, yet your jobrequires you (to some degree at least) to remain an outsider. For this reason, it often feels like you have one foot on the field and one foot in the bleachers. You want the best for the industry you serve and to see real progress, but you’re obligated to be impartial and “tell it like it is.” Even when you don’t love the outcome.

Oct 17, 2023 | dwmmag.com | Nathan Hobbs

EPA Proposes New Criteria for Energy Star Most Efficient ProgramThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an update on its Energy StarMost Efficient program, including proposed criteria for 2024. As of June 2023, 2,651 models meetthe current Most Efficient criteria across all categories, including 517 fenestration products produced by 48 partner companies.

Oct 17, 2023 | dwmmag.com | Nathan Hobbs

Leading NewsProVia acquired one of its lamination providers, purchasing the assets of Youngstown, Ohio-based Premier Profile Lamination Inc. (PPL). The two companies have worked together for many years, in support of ProVia’s patio door and window lines, ProVia officials said. The move will allow the company to streamline production and product developments, they added. “The PPL team has done a remarkable job refining the profile lamination process over the years.

Oct 17, 2023 | dwmmag.com | Nathan Hobbs

ExecutivesJeld-Wen Holding Inc. appointed Wendy A. Livingston to executive vice president and chief human resources officer. She replaced Tim Craven, who previously announced his plan to leave the company in July. Livingston has more than 25 years of human resources-related experience at global organizations. She joined Jeld-Wen from Spreetail, a multinational e-commerce company, where she served as the chief people officer.