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Future for Domotex USA Uncertain / 2020 Show Highlights
For the second consecutive year, Domotex USA was held in Atlanta last week. While the inaugural event in 2019 welcomed some 280 exhibitors from 25 countries, this year’s show floor was surprisingly sparse. Only around 90 exhibitors displayed their products and...
Smart Content Marketing Pays Dividends for Building Products Brands
According to a recent Content Preferences Survey Report, 51 percent of B2B buyers rely on content to research their buying decisions. They prefer interactive content that educates rather than sells, and case studies or success stories from others who are facing...
Industry Trends Watch IBS/KBIS 2020
The K&A team participated last week at IBS/KBIS 2020, seeking out the newest products that promise to take performance, convenience + style to the next level. With more than 1,500 exhibitors, we had plenty of themes to explore at this year’s show -- what was clear...
AMICO HYDRODRY® self-draining vented wall system wins ‘Green Innovation of the Year Award’
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – AMICO HYDRODRY®, a self-draining vented wall system for use behind masonry, wood and shake siding, veneer stone, and stucco was awarded the 2020 “Green Innovation of the Year” by Green Builder Magazine. The prestigious award was given as part of...
FEENEY, INC. LAUNCHES VISUALBUILDER DECK AND RAILING DESIGN TOOL
OAKLAND, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2020 – Feeney, a leading manufacturer of high quality stainless steel and aluminum railing systems, has introduced VisualBuilder, a new interactive visualization tool that allows homeowners, design-build professionals, and retailers to...
CertainTeed introduces one-component SmartFlash ONE liquid-applied flashing
(MALVERN, Pa.) — July 23, 2019 — CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, announces the launch of SmartFlash ONE, a one-component, UV-stable, fluid-applied resin for steep and low-sloped roof flashing details and repairs. SmartFlash...
CertainTeed Becomes Gold Sponsor for National Women in Roofing
(MALVERN, Pa.) — CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of building products, is pleased to announce its commitment as a Gold-level sponsor of National Women in Roofing (NWIR), a volunteer-based organization that supports the careers of women roofing...
CertainTeed Expands Line of Duct Board Grooving Equipment
CertainTeed Machine Works has introduced the Glass Master SG-420 Duct Board Grooving Machine – a powerful machine that fabricates high-quality fiberglass spiral ducts more accurately, and up to 50 times faster than standard hand-cutting techniques. The SG-420’s four...
Rising to the Challenge – How Building Products Brands Can Elevate Their Game
In business as in life, the playing field is rarely level. Bigger brands often have more visibility, a larger customer base and a more robust budget than less-established brands. Without these advantages, how do smaller building product brands gain traction and increase their market share?
Feeney, Inc. Offers Faster Way to Get a Custom DesignRail® System
Custom aluminum railings ship in 5-7 business days OAKLAND, Calif. – Jan. 10, 2020 – Feeney, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high quality stainless steel and aluminum railing systems, is launching at the 2020 International Builders Show a new program for its...