Through its subject-matter experts and years of expertise in the fenestration industry, Quanex brings you In Focus – the premier industry blog for the latest market insights, marketing trends, association news and legislation updates.
Carrie Scheetz is Marketing Project Manager for Quanex Building Products. She has more than 10 years of experience in the fenestration industry, planning and executing robust, modern tradeshow and event strategies. Carrie is an expert at bringing value to both customers and sales representatives.
Contact Carrie Scheetz directly at Carrie.Scheetz@quanex.com
Eric Thompson is a National Account Manager for Quanex Building Products with more than 15 years of experience specializing in vinyl window and door profiles. Eric’s high level of expertise and close relationships with customers will bring you the most relevant trends in vinyl.
Contact Eric Thompson directly at Eric.Thompson@quanex.com
Erin Johnson is the Director of Marketing at Quanex Building Products. She has more than 20 years of experience in the fenestration industry and leads the global marketing and branding efforts for all of Quanex’s business units. She’ll keep you up to speed on marketing trends to help maximize your business.
Contact Erin Johnson directly at Erin.Johnson@quanex.com
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Joe Erb is a Commercial Sales Specialist for Quanex Building Products. With more than 20 years of experience, Joe drives awareness and use of high-performance glazing and framing in the commercial market through education and technical support. His technical background brings into focus the challenges and the opportunities in today’s industry.
Contact Joe Erb directly at Joe.Erb@quanex.com
Natalia Bubis is the Corporate HR Manager at Quanex Building Products. She has over eight years of experience in human resources and career development, and will help you keep the pulse on today’s evolving HR and talent landscape.
Contact Natalia Bubis directly at Natalia.Bubis@quanex.com
Paris’ Eiffel Tower sits high on the list of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Built in 1887, the historic tower has undergone numerous renovations over the years, with one of the most recent taking place in 2014, including construction of the breathtaking Gustave Eiffel reception room and the Ferrié Pavilion on the tower’s first floor.
Posted: August 27, 2020 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: aesthetics, architecture, glass
In requiring all new residential construction be Net Zero Energy beginning in 2020, California has begun to show us what the future of glass technology might begin to look like. We explore on In Focus
Posted: August 08, 2019 by Joe Erb
Filed under: California, energy, glass, Glassbuild
In the latest for In Focus, Quanex’s Eric Thompson writes about why performance, aesthetics and functionality of glass technologies are all fundamentally linked.
Posted: February 08, 2019 by Eric Thompson
Filed under: design, glass, trends
In a new post for In Focus, Quanex Marketing Director Erin Johnson explores why more residential and commercial spaces are working to bring more natural light inside.
Posted: August 09, 2018 by Erin Johnson
Filed under: employee, fenestration, glass, workplace
In April, Quanex attended China Glass 2018 in Shanghai. Read Daniel Zhang's recap of the show on In Focus.
Posted: May 11, 2018 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: China, glass, tradeshows
Quanex Marketing Director Erin Johnson takes stock of some major architectural and design trends that fenestration manufacturers should be keeping an eye on.
Posted: April 27, 2018 by Erin Johnson
Filed under: architecture, glass, trends
Architectural design trends are continually in flux, and glass affords significant visual appeal for structures around the world. Quanex’s Joe Erb talks about fenestration’s role in realizing aesthetic excellence
Posted: March 27, 2018 by Joe Erb
Filed under: architecture, commercial, glass
Communication and collaboration were key themes at this year’s Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) Conference in Las Vegas. Quanex’s Joe Erb highlights these and other takeaways on In Focus.
Posted: March 19, 2018 by Joe Erb
Filed under: building, glass, industry, insights
What is the new hot trend in higher-end homes? Read more to discover how larger windows are continuing to make a trendy appearance.
Posted: March 22, 2017 by Erin Johnson
Filed under: glass, residential, trends, vinyl
The demands faced by insulating glass (IG) manufacturers seem to grow stricter as time passes, with shorter production schedules, higher order volume and greater efficiency standards all driving our industry. Guest Blogger Joe Erb, Quanex's commercial sales specialist, shares IG line maintenance practices.
Posted: July 27, 2016 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: glass, maintenance, performance