As the window, door, and skylight industry continues to evolve, WDMA is updating the structure and focus of several of its signature events to better support advocacy, engagement, and leadership across the membership.

These changes are designed to clarify the purpose of each event, expand participation, and align WDMA’s convenings with the growing sophistication of the association’s work on behalf of its members.

Spring Legislative Conference Becomes the WDMA Advocacy Summit

To maximize the impact of WDMA’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., the former Spring Legislative Conference and Membership Meeting will be separated into two distinct events.

The legislative-focused portion will now be known as the WDMA Advocacy Summit. This evolution reflects the growth and complexity of WDMA’s advocacy agenda and the need for a more focused, immersive experience when engaging with policymakers and regulators. The Advocacy Summit will deliver targeted content and experiences designed to advance the industry’s federal priorities.

An executive summary outlining the vision and structure for the WDMA Advocacy Summit is available to members.

Membership Meeting Transitions to a Virtual Annual Format

The Membership Meeting will now become the WDMA Annual Membership Meeting and will be held online in March, with the specific date to be announced in the coming days.

Moving the meeting online allows more member company leaders to participate in association governance. During the Annual Membership Meeting, WDMA will conduct the standard business members expect, including elections and organizational updates.

WDMA will also introduce OnBoard, a new portal for board and committee engagement, to manage board elections. Each member company will continue to receive one vote, with ballot access provided to the designated primary contact. To encourage participation, balloting may open prior to the meeting and close on or before the meeting date.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced the release of its 2025 Market Study, delivering the most reliable, comprehensive, and actionable insights available on the residential and commercial window, door, and skylight markets.

Backed by decades of data expertise and deep industry relationships, the WDMA Market Study is the authoritative benchmark for manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and decision-makers. This year’s edition expands on prior reports with new segment-level forecasts, regional breakouts, and analysis of economic drivers influencing demand across North America.

“No one else can provide the depth and credibility of market intelligence that WDMA does,” said John Crosby, WDMA President & CEO. “Our study is the essential tool for strategic planning, competitive benchmarking, and opportunity forecasting across the industry.”

The 2025 study includes volume and growth forecasts, economic indicators, product mix trends, and in-depth insights for residential and non-residential segments. It is available in both digital and executive summary formats for WDMA members and the broader building products community.

To learn more or purchase the report, visit WDMA Store.

The Trump Administration has announced a comprehensive trade policy overhaul, introducing a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5, 2025, and additional "reciprocal" tariffs targeting specific countries based on their trade practices, effective April 9, 2025. These measures aim to address persistent trade deficits and promote domestic manufacturing.

John Crosby, WDMA President and CEO, expressed the industry's concerns:

“The window, door, and skylight manufacturing industry believes that balancing the near-term needs of Americans with the long-term structural challenges of our trade and economic policies makes for good governance. Upon his inauguration, President Trump expressed a commitment to advancing U.S. manufacturing and reclaiming America’s preeminent role in global trade. Yet the push to reduce inflation and make home ownership more affordable appears to be stalled.

To be clear, the tariffs set to be implemented on April 5 will inevitably drive up prices for the purchase of windows, doors, and skylights. Without some assurance that this new tariff regime will be very short-lived, this is an unavoidable fact for our industry. Component and raw material costs have already begun to climb in the buildup to the President’s announcement on April 2. This, in turn, has increased uncertainty and hesitation for WDMA members as they consider new investments in manufacturing technology and facilities, hiring new employees, and make plans for new product innovations and launches.”

These actions restrict investment, and stifle growth, while deepening the housing affordability crisis.”

WDMA stands ready to be a productive partner in addressing these problems and expanding manufacturing in the United States in a pro-growth economy. This is a goal we share with the Trump Administration. The lack of balance in our nation’s approach to growth—to facilitate short-term stability and growth while addressing structural economic problems—is concerning and will affect our members’ ability to aim for the very growth the President seeks through recovery in American manufacturing.”

A Collective Responsibility

Neither industry or government alone can solve the housing affordability and workforce crisis. It will require a combined effort—policies that encourage smart investment and innovation, along with industry leadership that drives new solutions.

Our industry stands at the crossroads of this challenge, with the power to shape the future of buildings and communities. By working together—across industry and government—we can make home ownership more attainable, strengthen the workforce, and build a more sustainable future.

WDMA Statement on Imposition of Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

The Trump Administration has announced a plan to impose sweeping twenty-five percent tariff on all products imported from Canada and Mexico. The manufacturers of windows, doors, and skylights are expressing significant concerns about the conflicts posed by tariffs with the President’s stated goals of reducing inflation, addressing the housing affordability crisis, and advancing the role of manufacturing in America’s economy.

John Crosby, WDMA President and CEO, issued the following statement on behalf of the industry:

“Upon taking office, President Trump has expressed a commitment to advancing manufacturing in the U.S. while reducing the effects of inflation on consumers and making home ownership more affordable," . Manufacturers of windows, doors, and skylights in North America believe his decision to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico will have the opposite effect.

“Over time, manufacturers and suppliers of components and materials for their products in Canada and United States have developed a productive relationship. The result has been a healthy flow of components and materials across the border in both directions, as well as finished products for use in construction. This vibrant, cross border trade relationship has brought quality, good paying jobs to communities across the United States, often in small towns, imposing new tariffs will slow job growth in these communities. The result is an industry that provides materials that are critical to the health, safety and welfare of building occupants that support affordable homeownership.

“The member companies of WDMA urge the Trump Administration to reconsider tariffs as a bargaining tactic on border issues. We are committed to working with policymakers to make housing more affordable while continuing to provide jobs and economic value to our communities.”

Click here to view WDMA’s position on trade and tariffs.

from John Crosby, President and CEO

Welcome to 2025! This promises to be a transformative year for WDMA as we build on the successes of 2024 and create new value for your membership investment. Together, we have an incredible opportunity to shape the future of our industry and strengthen our collective impact.

Living in "Interesting Times"

The phrase "May you live in interesting times" has long been considered proverbial in nature and relating to a bad omen. Author Terry Pratchett has suggested the statement is the lowest in a trio of Chinese curses that included: “May you come to the attention of those in authority," and “May the gods give you everything you ask for."  Perhaps I am too optimistic, but I see more opportunities than threats in these statements.

More germane to this column, they collectively represent where we stand today in our advocacy efforts on behalf of your company and this industry.

As we move into this pivotal year, market forces, shifting policies, and intensified competition present us with an ideal environment for leadership. WDMA is ready to harness these conditions to drive meaningful change and elevate our industry.

Embracing an Offensive Strategy

WDMA has excelled at responding to inbound policy challenges and protecting our industry’s interests. This reactive approach has been vital in fending off threats on the periphery of national and state policymaking. Today, we need more than a defensive posture. It’s time to complement these efforts with a proactive, offensive strategy that positions us as thought leaders and collaborators in public policy.

A forward-looking approach requires clear goals, robust tactics, and strong relationships with legislators and regulators. Advocacy is most effective when built on collaboration, communication, and compromise—and when our "asks" align with shared values.

Our industry’s contributions are significant: from driving economic growth in our communities to supporting builders and architects in delivering better buildings, and ultimately, enhancing the human experience in the built environment. Policymakers need to understand how we can help them achieve their objectives while ensuring that policies do not hinder competitiveness or innovation.

The Power of Collaboration

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association announced that John Crosby has been selected as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Crosby is succeeding Michael O’Brien, who will retire in March 2025.

Crosby is a dedicated association leader, having served in a range of roles and disciplines over his 30-year career. He spent ten years in policy and advocacy roles after working in the U.S. House of Representatives. Since that time, Crosby has remained active in public policy communications roles with several industry associations.

Over the past fifteen years, Crosby became a leader in the construction and design market. He served for eight years as Managing Director of Corporate Partnerships for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), where he transformed the organization’s supplier relations strategy. Crosby’s leadership resulted in more productive relationships with building product manufacturers to support design-centered goals and advocacy objectives.

Prior to his time at AIA, Crosby gained his first exposure to the building products industry with Hanley Wood Media (now Zonda). While leading communications and marketing programs for Hanley Wood, Crosby helped to integrate a full suite of data, marketing and event services for clients while supporting the development of key strategic partnerships.

“We are excited to have John as our next CEO,” said WDMA Board Chair Emily Videtto of Pella Corporation. “The WDMA Search Committee confirmed that John had the right mix of experience, thoughtfulness and insight to make an excellent leader for the association. We are confident that John can advance our advocacy agenda while also growing the association through new member acquisition and the development of new products and services.”

Videtto praised O’Brien for his fifteen years of service to WDMA, noting “we are lucky to have Mike with us until March to support this transition. We are grateful for his many contributions to the success of WDMA during his tenure.”

Crosby will join WDMA on November 18 to begin the leadership transition.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule on product identification numbers (PINs) for 25C tax credit-eligible windows, doors and skylights (and other products) as required by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). 

The IRA modified and extended the 25C tax credit for energy-efficient windows, doors and skylights. Beginning in 2023, the new 25C tax credit only applies to windows and skylights that meet ENERGY STAR’s Most Efficient standards, while exterior doors remain eligible under regular ENERGY STAR standards. The new tax credit provides up to $600 for windows and skylights that meet ENERGY STAR’s Most Efficient standards, while the credit for exterior doors offers $250 per door up to $500 for those that meet regular ENERGY STAR standards.

Eligibility for the 25C tax credit was also made more complicated by a new requirement that all qualified windows, doors and skylights be assigned a unique PIN that can be reported on consumer tax returns and verified by the IRS beginning in 2025. This is ostensibly to address unfounded tax fraud issues. The IRS has finally issued the proposed rule for the PIN requirement.

WDMA had strongly encouraged the IRS to delay implementation of the PIN requirements until 2026, which the agency is largely doing with exceptions. WDMA will be submitting comments on the proposed rule by the comment deadline, which is expected by the end of the year. WDMA members with feedback should contact Michael Pierce at [email protected].

Click here for the full alert.

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that Adfast is the newest member of the association. 

For more than 40 years, Adfast has proudly supplied a full line of adhesives, caulking and insulating foams to manufacturing and construction companies. Adfast continually improves its offering by developing new products tailored to your applications, by manufacturing over 400 sealant colors to match and by providing a dedicated local service close to you, from beginning to end.

 ‘’We're proud to be a part of the WDMA, an association that sets some of the highest standards in the industry. We are committed to upholding these standards and growing alongside them.’’ Says Dominique Perron, V.P Sales Manufacturing, Adfast.

For more information on Adfast visit https://www.adfast.store/

Former WDMA Chairman and former Loewen CEO Al Babiuk passed away suddenly this past weekend. Al's commitment and contribution to Loewen and the association cannot be overstated.

 

With his outstanding energy and vision, Al was able to lead Loewen with courage and integrity through some of the most challenging times the building industry has ever experienced. His passion for improvement extended deeply into the industry and community with contributions to WDMA, the Business Council of Manitoba, and the Associates of the Asper School of Business.

 

"Aside from being a strong business leader through some tough times, Al was a trusted business partner, community supporter and genuinely good person of highest integrity. For many of us, he was also a friend. It's difficult to overstate Al's contribution to this company and the people in it," says Clyde Loewen.

 

 

 

 

 

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has released the WDMA 2024 U.S. Market Study for Windows, Architectural Interior Doors, and Patio & Entry Doors. This comprehensive study defines the industry’s historical, current, and projected market size. Drawing on direct industry input for product shipments in 2023 and supplemented by additional primary and secondary research, this report provides a thorough benchmark of market trends. The Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized market research firm, conducted, analyzed, and prepared the study.

The 2024 market study includes:

• Analysis of the attitudinal drivers of homeowners and contractors.
• Key macro drivers in the residential and commercial markets.
• A gauge of overall shipment demand sentiment and industry expectations.
• Timely information on residential/light commercial windows, patio doors, residential entry doors, and interior architectural door market trends and product relationships.
• Historic data from 2021 through 2023 and forecast data for 2024 through 2026.
• National and regional data, along with detailed product shipment data for residential and non-residential construction.

Key Insights from the 2024 Market Study

Market Overview:

After experiencing several years of growth, the window and door market saw a slowdown in 2023, with a slight decline in shipments compared to 2022. Rising interest rates and the cessation of stimulus funds have shifted homeowner priorities towards smaller renovations rather than large-scale projects.

 

Regional Strengths:

Despite the overall national decline, certain regions demonstrated resilience. The South Atlantic region, buoyed by significant new home construction, recorded the highest volumes of window and door shipments.

Commercial Sector Trends:

The commercial sector faced challenges in architectural door shipments due to high interest rates and stricter lending practices, complicating developers' efforts to secure loans for new projects. The longer timelines associated with commercial and multi-family projects suggest that high interest rates will continue to impact project starts for the next 2-3 years. Although there is some concern about the potential oversaturation of the multi-family market, this is considered a less likely scenario.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has filed an ANSI Project Initiation
Notification (PINS) to propose the development of a new standard for commercial fiberglass
reinforced polymer (FRP) doors and frames. This standard will set performance attributes for FRP
doors and frames and will fill an industry gap for industrial-built doors that are intended to
withstand moisture, chemicals, and damage caused by extensive use. These doors are used in
environments such as educational facilities, healthcare, wastewater treatment facilities, pool
areas, food processing, dairies, zoos, veterinary o,ices, and other industrial building types. FRP
doors and frames are versatile where door performance in harsh environments is essential and
where other door types may fail in this type of environment.

WDMA is seeking stakeholder participation in the development of this standard such as FRP door
and frame manufacturers, FRP door component suppliers, architects, specification writers,
building o,icials, building owners, facility managers, end users, and distributors.
The PINS announcement was published in the ANSI Standards Action on April 12th, 2024, and is
open for public comment for 30 days through May 12th, 2024. For questions, comments, or if you
are interested in participating in the development of the standard, please send an email to
[email protected].

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association is an ANSI-accredited standards developer for
fenestration products such as windows, doors, and skylights. These standards define the expected
performance of fenestration products and serve as voluntary industry benchmarks rooted in widely
accepted practices. 

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that Special-Lite is the newest member of the association. 

Based in Decatur, Michigan, Special-Lite manufactures complete entrance systems, doors, interior aluminum framing, and other Division 8 and Division 10 products for commercial and institutional buildings. These include aluminum, all fiberglass, aluminum/fiberglass style doors in addition to flush, monumental ("stile and rail"), fiberglass simulated wood grain, and 6-panel doors.

Built to last in high usage and challenging environments, Special-Lite is unique for their quality and made-to-order custom options. Founded in 1971, the company pioneered fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) material for door skins in the early 1980s. Today, it is one of the largest volume producers of FRP doors in the U.S., with facilities in both Decatur and Benton Harbor, Michigan.

For more information on the Window & Door Manufacturers Association, click here.
For more information on Special-Lite visit special-lite.com.

A new technical bulletin has been released in collaborative partnership between the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). The purpose of this document, AAMA/WDMA TB-24-01, is to clarify the definition of a window opening control device (WOCD) to promote greater understanding of the role of WOCDs and provide an understanding of a WOCD’s function.

WOCDs are intended to help support home safety. When properly designed, tested, specified and installed, WOCDs can help prevent or reduce accidental falls from windows, while allowing the ability to open the window fully as may be needed to exit in the event of a home emergency.

“This informative new technical bulletin will help users understand the important role of WOCDs, and how to tell the difference between them and other window hardware types like vent limiters or night latches, designed for different purposes,” said Dan Raap (AmesburyTruth), Co-chair of the FGIA Window Opening Control Device (WOCD) Update Task Group.

WOCDs were introduced as a new window fall prevention device starting with the 2008 version of the ASTM International (formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials) (ASTM) F2090, Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms. ASTM F2090 is a standard for window fall prevention devices that are releasable such that a window can be fully opened for emergency escape or rescue. The publication of this technical bulletin is especially timely because Window Safety Week takes place April 7-13, 2024.

“This technical bulletin was the result of a lot of effort from our industry members and will serve as an informative and helpful document to better understand code driven window fall prevention requirements and the important role of ASTM F2090 that is referenced in the code,” said Mark Mikkelson (Andersen Corporation), an active member of both Associations who also worked extensively on developing the document. “It also provides important information on the requirements for an ASTM F2090-compliant WOCD and how they can help with meeting code required window fall prevention.”

Download the AAMA/WDMA TB-24-01 now from the WDMA site or in the FGIA Online Store.

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that CORRIM is the newest member of the association.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association defines the standards of excellence in the residential and commercial window, door, and skylight industry and advances these standards among industry members while providing advocacy resources, educational and professional programs, and ways for members to provide greater value to their customers.

CORRIM (corrosion-immune) is an established manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) doors, frames, fixed windows, fixed wall louvers and door accessories. With over 40 years expertise, CORRIM specializes in the fabrication of both fully-customized door systems and a complete range of door panels. More importantly, we never lose sight of the fact that attention is given to ensure the final product is of sound design and engineering and of the highest quality.

CORRIM is honored to be recognized as a new member of WDMA to assist in the advancement of fiberglass doors and frames. CORRIM is committed to the highest material standards and the unparalleled commitment to customer service levels. 

For more information on the Window & Door Manufacturers Association, click here.

For more information on CORRIM visit their website.

Former WDMA Chairman and long-time board member Frank R. Marvin passed away on March 2. Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and long-time executive at Marvin, with a remarkable 42-year career at the window and door manufacturer headquartered in Warroad, Minnesota.  

Frank’s legacy is one of incredible personal impact on thousands of customers, employees, and community members. His uncommon ability to genuinely and thoughtfully connect with people by recalling the smallest and most unique of details about them, coupled with his signature humility and approachability, will leave a lasting effect on all who had the opportunity to know him.   

“My dad touched so many with his genuine interest in others—be it customers, employees, community members or his own family,” said Paul Marvin, Marvin Board Member and CEO. “It will be impossible to replicate his trademark ability to make every person feel special and his uncanny talent for connecting to so many in a very relatable way. We are incredibly fortunate to have known his kindness, his commitment and his unwavering support.” 

Frank’s customer-centric mindset and dedication to people shaped cornerstones of the Marvin business that continue today, including the company’s Signature Services department. It was here that Frank made an indelible impact on Marvin’s unique approach to complex, one-of-a-kind solutions for some of the most noteworthy spaces across the U.S. Perhaps most notably, Frank will be remembered for initiating the company’s production of its first round top windows, which would usher in the mass production of radius windows in the industry. In turn, this innovation transformed American architecture and helped to propel Marvin’s explosive growth in the 1980s.

“My dad was always willing to do whatever it took to meet our customers’ needs,” said Will Marvin, Marvin Board Member and Director of Retail Operations. “Where others saw the impossible, he relished the opportunity to find a solution and inspire others to do the same.”

Frank joined Marvin full-time in April 1969 and would later become the first member of the third generation of Marvin family to be elected to the Board of Directors. He served as Vice President of Sales from 1977 to 1981, after which he began an 11-year term as company President during a period of significant growth for Marvin. He later served as Vice Chairman of the Board and led company-owned distribution and retail operations until he retired in August 2011.

“My dad’s leadership and influence on the business through so many decades is something I will always remember and am grateful to have learned from,” said Dan Marvin, Marvin Board Member and President of Infinity from Marvin. “Marvin simply would not be what it is without his countless contributions.” 

Throughout his career, Frank was involved in many civic and business organizations, including serving as a long-time member and chairman of what is now known as the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). 

“Frank’s contributions to the association and the industry are innumerable,” said WDMA President and CEO Michael O’Brien. “His leadership and support of WDMA helped propel it into the vital association it is today.”

Despite his successes, nothing meant more to Frank than his wife of 57 years, Margaret, their six children and spouses, and their 24 grandchildren, which represent part of the fifth generation and future of the company. 

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that ThreeKit is the newest member of the association.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association defines the standards of excellence in the residential and commercial window, door, and skylight industry and advances these standards among industry members while providing advocacy resources, educational and professional programs, and ways for members to provide greater value to their customers.

Threekit is the visual configuration leader in doors and windows, enabling game-changing dealer and website experiences to inspire and help buyers navigate and purchase products. Threekit customers can use their own product and business rules to deliver visuals in 3D and augmented reality, as well as in custom space planning settings. This provides dealers and buyers with everything they need to transact online. 

Building materials have become Threekit’s fastest growing category due to doors and windows companies wanting to provide differentiated experiences. Visual configuration enables a new age of product experiences that sets forward-thinking brands apart from the rest of the field.  

“Threekit helps door and window companies engage with buyers, architects and designers in a whole new way,” says Marc Uible, Threekit Vice President of Marketing, Business Development, and Alliances. “It gives dealers a way to explore and see options in real time while working with a customer. Ultimately, it simplifies the sales process and closes more deals.”

For more information on ThreeKit visit their website threekit.com.

Today, the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released its 2024 National Policy Agenda, a comprehensive guide and resource for federal policymakers that identifies priorities and offers solutions to the biggest challenges impacting U.S. manufacturers in the housing and residential construction industry.

“The WDMA National Policy Agenda is a comprehensive document outlining the pressing issues facing the window, door and skylight industry at the federal and state levels. We look forward to working with policymakers at all levels to implement fiscally-sound policies on a range of critical issues, including housing supply and affordability, energy efficiency and environmental regulation, and workforce development and immigration,” said WDMA Chair Emily Videtto, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Pella Corporation.

The 2024 WDMA National Policy Agenda is divided into ten different policy areas:

• Energy Conservation
• Building Codes
• Environmental Stewardship
• Building Safety
• Housing and Economic Policy
• Tax Policy
• Product Supply
• Trade Policy
• Workforce/Workplace
• Immigration Reform

”The window, door and skylight industry is integral to the residential and commercial construction markets,” said WDMA President and CEO Michael O’Brien. “WDMA is focused on partnering with Congress and the Biden Administration to advance legislative and regulatory policies that will keep U.S. manufacturers competitive and the housing and construction markets strong.”

WDMA's 2024 National Policy Agenda will be distributed to members of Congress and key officials in the Biden Administration.

A new Product Category Rule (PCR) has been released in collaborative partnership among the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), the National Glass Association (NGA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). This PCR for Fenestration Systems provides manufacturers with the base document needed to develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). EPDs provide a means for manufacturers to take comprehensive, third-party verified Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and transform them into standardized declaration labels for their products.

The new PCR for Fenestration Systems defines a normalized “declared unit” as one square meter of fenestration assemblies including framing and glass. To reflect the differences in fenestration manufacturing approaches, EPD results disclose the LCA results as a total fenestration system and also separately for both the frame and the glazing, because some manufacturers may make only the frame, or there may be variability in glass types used.

“This PCR is important for reporting and standardizing EPD information for fenestration systems,” said Kathy Krafka Harkema, FGIA U.S. Technical Operations Director. “It documents the goal and scope of LCAs for this category so that EPDs can be generated according to the applicable ISO standards. Without a well-defined industry PCR, it’s difficult for specifiers, architects, builders and other EPD users to make accurate comparisons in today’s sustainability-conscious world.”

This new PCR covers exterior-grade, finished, assembled fenestration assemblies including skylights, windows, curtain walls, storefronts and doors. For more specific inclusions, see Table 1 of the PCR for Fenestration Assemblies.

“Formerly known as the Windows PCR, this comprehensive new version more accurately describes the diverse range of fenestration products covered by this standard. This enables it to serve as an even greater and more helpful resource for those interested in using this PCR to develop EPDs as part of a focus on and commitment to sustainability,” said Craig Drumheller, WDMA Vice President, Technical Activities.

The relative ratio of framing and glass for EPDs based on this PCR is derived from National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) standard sizes and configurations prior to normalization. This may or may not be representative of the project-specific sizes and configurations on a specific building or group of buildings.

“This Fenestration PCR is more encompassing for the glass and glazing industry and will allow companies to generate their EPDs with the most up-to-date rules for sustainability,” said NGA Vice President of Technical Services and Advocacy, Urmilla Sowell.

View the new PCR for Fenestration Assemblies now. It is intended for use primarily in North America.

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that Opco, Inc. is the newest member of the association.

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association defines the standards of excellence in the residential and commercial window, door, and skylight industry and advances these standards among industry members while providing advocacy resources, educational and professional programs, and ways for members to provide greater value to their customers.

Opco is a privately held business located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania for 37 years. Opco expands, molds and cuts EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and GPS (Graphite Expanded Polystyrene) products serving the construction and protective packaging markets. In the construction space, Opco fabricates custom door cores and window insulation parts to help its customers achieve Energy Star rating, as both EPS and GPS have excellent thermal characteristics.

Opco is also a longtime member of the EPS-IA Industry Alliance with Opco President Jon Lewis serving as the Chairman of the Board. Opco is a strong environmental steward in the EPS industry and partners with many of our customers and clients to recycle EPS, keeping the product out of landfills and back into the reuse and recycle stream.

“Opco is excited to bring value to the WDMA with its considerable industry experience as well as its unique and affordable custom product offering.” – Jon Lewis, Opco President.

For more information on Opco, Inc. visit their website here.