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WCMA: U.S. Court of Appeals Vacates Consumer Product Safety Commission Rule on Custom Window Coverings

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) achieved a resounding victory in its lawsuit challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Windows.

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  • The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) achieved a resounding victory in its lawsuit challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Windows.
  • The window covering industry will continue to be required to meet the provisions of the voluntary window covering safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018.
  • The revised, updated safety standard strengthens window-covering safety by eliminating the use of free hanging operating cords, free hanging tilt cords, and multiple cord connectors on all made-to-order custom window covering products.
  • The Court’s Opinion Window Covering Manufacturers Association v. Consumer Product Safety Commission can be found here .

Andersen Corporation Appoints Andrea Nordaune Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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BAYPORT, Minn., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation (Andersen), manufacturer of America's most loved brand of windows and doors*, has appointed Andrea Nordaune as the company's senior vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary. This strategic decision follows the retirement of Alan Bernick, who served the company with distinction for 23 years.

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  • BAYPORT, Minn., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation (Andersen), manufacturer of America's most loved brand of windows and doors*, has appointed Andrea Nordaune as the company's senior vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary.
  • Nordaune, a longtime Andersen leader, brings a wealth of knowledge, extensive experience, and exceptional leadership skills to her new executive position.
  • Nordaune began working with Andersen in 2000, quickly established herself as a senior attorney and steadily climbed the ranks.
  • "Andrea's deep understanding of our industry, coupled with her exemplary judgment, make her the perfect person to lead our legal department," said Chris Galvin, Andersen Corporation president and chief executive officer.

National Survey Reveals Awareness of Safety Risk In The Home

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey from the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) found that the majority of parents (86%) were aware of the risk of strangulation to infants and young children from corded window coverings. Since a new safety standard went into effect over four years ago, the data shows that the sales of cordless window coverings have grown substantially, however many parents and caregivers still need to take action to inspect their current window coverings and change to today's safer products if necessary.

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  • The survey also found a decrease in safety awareness by generation.
  • The national caravan study was conducted in 2023 using an online survey among 1,000 U.S. adults, ages 18 and older.
  • The Window Covering Safety Council offers childproofing safety tips to those who have children in the home or who may visit.
  • The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) is a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings dedicated to educating consumers about window covering cord safety.

Chateau Window and Shower installs frameless shower enclosures for HGTV's 'Rock The Block' Season 4

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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WINDSOR, Colo., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Rock The Block' is HGTV's home renovation competition series. It's where top HGTV home designers, in a matter of weeks, design and renovate 4 homes, giving each its own, unique look. Season 4 of 'Rock The Block' took place in the Heron Lakes community in Berthoud, Colorado. Landmark Homes is a quality Northern Colorado home builder offering homes at an affordable price. Chateau Window and Shower offers exceptional glass installation services, including frameless shower enclosures, also at a fair price.

Key Points: 
  • Chateau Window and Shower chosen by Landmark Homes to install the frameless shower enclosures in the Berthoud homes featured in HGTV's 'Rock The Block' Season 4.
  • Chateau Window and Shower offers exceptional glass installation services, including frameless shower enclosures, also at a fair price.
  • Chateau Window and Shower has installed many frameless shower enclosures in Northern Colorado, and has been a part of many bathroom renovations.
  • In addition to framed and frameless shower enclosures, Chateau Window and Shower Enclosures, LLC , also offers storefront glass, residential and commercial windows, and custom fabricated mirrors for home and office.

Solar Windows Market to Reach $22.5 Million, Globally, by 2032 at 9.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Solar Windows Market by Cell Type (Thin Film Photovoltaics (TPVs), Polymer Solar Cell, Others), by Transparency Type (Partial, Full), by Application (Residential, Commercial, Automotive, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the global solar window industry generated $9.0 million in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $22.5 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 9.6% from 2023 to 2032. 

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, the pandemic also created new opportunities for the solar windows market.
  • There was an increased demand for sustainable and energy-efficient building materials, including solar windows as more people were working and studying from home.
  • The surge in the demand for thin film photovoltaics in the solar windows market growth is primarily due to the increase in the demand for portable electronic gadgets.
  • The partial transparent solar cell is an exciting development in the solar windows market, with numerous growth and expansion opportunities.

Solar Windows Market to Reach $22.5 Million, Globally, by 2032 at 9.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Urbanization, Window, Growth, PDF, Partial, COVID-19, Table, BIPV, Renewable energy

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Solar Windows Market by Cell Type (Thin Film Photovoltaics (TPVs), Polymer Solar Cell, Others), by Transparency Type (Partial, Full), by Application (Residential, Commercial, Automotive, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032". According to the report, the global solar window industry generated $9.0 million in 2022, and is anticipated to generate $22.5 million by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 9.6% from 2023 to 2032. 

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, the pandemic also created new opportunities for the solar windows market.
  • There was an increased demand for sustainable and energy-efficient building materials, including solar windows as more people were working and studying from home.
  • The surge in the demand for thin film photovoltaics in the solar windows market growth is primarily due to the increase in the demand for portable electronic gadgets.
  • The partial transparent solar cell is an exciting development in the solar windows market, with numerous growth and expansion opportunities.

SDG&E RECOGNIZED BY CHARTWELL FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION PREDICTIVE MODELING TECHNOLOGY

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) was recently honored with a "2023 Chartwell Best Practices Award" for developing and using the Wildfire Next Generation System, or WiNGS, to help protect communities it serves from regional wildfire risk.

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  • Their Wildfire Next Generation System is exactly the kind of innovative program that Chartwell Awards were designed to highlight.
  • We look forward to the opportunity for other utilities to learn from SDG&E's experience at PowerUp this summer," said Russ Henderson, Chartwell Director of Research.
  • WiNGS is a cloud-based tool that combines visual representations of SDG&E's infrastructure with real-time weather data and information from wildfire mitigation initiatives, including but not limited to historical ignitions, tree strike analysis, wildfire modeling, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) probability and critical customer locations.
  • "This system is also invaluable in making proactive decisions to prioritize wildfire prevention efforts."

LG ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING & AVAILABILITY OF FIRST-EVER LG GRAM STYLE LAPTOP LINEUP

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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  • Terms and conditions apply.1
    The LG gram Style features an elegant glass design that changes color when viewed from different angles.
  • Maintaining its reputation for its lightweight portability, the gram Style weighs under 3 pounds.
  • Powered with Intel's Evo 13th Gen Processor2 and LPDDR5 6000MHz RAM, and Gen4 NVMe™ solid-state drive (SSD), the LG gram Style provides impressively fast performance.
  • 1Purchase an eligible 32GB Gram Style laptop (eligible models 14Z90RS-K.ADW9U1 or 16Z90RS-K.ADW8U1) for the price of a similar 16GB Gram Style laptop with the same screen size (models 14Z90RS-K.AAW7U1 or 16Z90RS-K.AAW7U1).

Air Conditioners Global Market Report 2022: Soaring Temperatures & Humidity Levels Across the World Fuel Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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The research report provides an in-depth analysis of air conditioners market across five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market trends, market sizes, market shares, recent developments, and forecasts till 2029.

Key Points: 
  • The research report provides an in-depth analysis of air conditioners market across five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market trends, market sizes, market shares, recent developments, and forecasts till 2029.
  • Based on volume, the global air conditioners market is projected to reach 882.1 million units by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period.
  • The growth of this market is driven by soaring temperatures & humidity levels worldwide, consumers' growing inclination toward convenience & comfort, and the rising demand for energy-efficient air conditioners.
  • However, the high costs of air conditioners restrain the growth of the global air conditioners market.

Window World Ranks as a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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N. WILKESBORO, N.C,  Feb. 3, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Window World®, America's largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, is thrilled to rank on the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. Window World ranked No. 439 this year for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

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  • N. WILKESBORO, N.C, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Window World®, America's largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, is thrilled to rank on the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500®.
  • Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 is the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
  • Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.
  • "Being named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is always something we are very proud of," said Window World Chairman and CEO Tammy Whitworth.