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
Cristina Murray is the North American Marketing Director for Quanex Building Products. An award-winning marketing leader, Cristina Murray has significant experience driving brand awareness and achieving market excellence in the B2B marketplace. She is a leader and team builder who thrives on building marketing and communications messages to drive a business.
Contact Cristina Murray directly at cristina.murray@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
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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
GlassBuild America returned to Atlanta in September, where eager attendees and vendors converged on the show floor for the first time since 2019, looking for new ways to solve some of the industry’s toughest challenges.
Posted: October 18, 2021 by Cristina Murray
Filed under: fenestration, Glassbuild, industry, insights, tradeshows
As 2021 gets into full swing, there are a couple of key trends I’m looking at that I suspect will influence how window and door manufacturers can capitalize on customer demands with color. Here’s a rundown of what I’ll be watching
Posted: January 06, 2021 by Eric Thompson
Filed under: color, fenestration, windows
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the value of resilience and flexibility in the face of unexpected change. It’s a lesson that we can take with us into the new year, so to better face whatever challenges and opportunities are in store as the world begins to emerge from the pandemic.
Posted: December 03, 2020 by Joe Erb
Filed under: commercial, fenestration, housing market, residential
GlassBuild Connect is a wrap! Erin Johnson rounds up the insights and expertise Quanex shared throughout September in a new post for In Focus.
Posted: October 05, 2020 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: fenestration, Glassbuild, tradeshows
Read how Super Spacer® TriSeal™ is helping to light the way for London commuters and tourists in one of the world’s largest outdoor lighting projects.
Posted: August 21, 2020 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: fenestration, IG, industry
Right now, many of us are living in the day-to-day, just trying to figure out what comes next in our personal and professional lives. Since the pandemic hit, the only constant has been change, and we’re rapidly adapting as individuals and as an industry. We are figuring out ways to persevere and come out of this stronger.
Posted: July 17, 2020 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: building, fenestration, technology
In a new blog post for In Focus, Quanex’s Joe Erb explains how commercial fenestration professionals find success by applying simplicity to their business and solutions.
Posted: March 12, 2020 by Joe Erb
Filed under: commercial, design, fenestration
What will 2019 bring for fenestration manufacturing? Quanex’s Technical Service Manager John Ryba looks at some potential developments this year.
Posted: January 24, 2019 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: fenestration, manufacturing, Plant, transformation
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
Filed under: employee, fenestration, glass, workplace
It’s busy season, and the fenestration industry is having a healthy year. Shop floors are busy dealing with increased orders, manufacturing higher volumes, and getting orders out the door on time. Maximizing your time and what you can accomplish in every individual work day is critical to keeping the pace.
Posted: July 20, 2018 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: efficient, fenestration, Plant