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
Set in Las Vegas this year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show ® is the mecca of the building products world, setting the stage for the year with the latest trends in design, construction and homeownership. Along with that, comes the release of NAHB reports and insights to help us shape our strategies.
Posted: February 13, 2020 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: housing, tradeshows, windows
Quanex’s Eric Thompson recaps some trends impacting residential window and door framing found at the 2020 International Builder’s Show in a new post for In Focus.
Posted: February 03, 2020 by Eric Thompson
Filed under: color, IBS, windows
Meet Brian Ludwig, our Northeast territory sales manager! Brian has worked in fenestration for 17 years and helps drive our screen outsourcing solutions. Outside work, he enjoys helping veterans transition back to civilian life and spending time with his large, extended family!
Posted: January 24, 2020 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: customer, customer service , services, signature service
Consumers at large are seeking simplicity, convenience and entertainment from their technology. They want it in their cars, homes and their workplaces. As an industry, it’s important for us to pay attention to these trends and adapt our businesses and products to suit the changing world. CES is an annual reminder of that.
Posted: January 16, 2020 by Guest Blogger
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It’s the beginning of 2020—and that means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. Quanex’s Larry Johnson offers a few New Year’s resolutions for the manufacturing plant floor in a new post for In Focus.
Posted: January 09, 2020 by Guest Blogger
A thoughtful, well-designed website can make all the difference for customers considering doing business with you. Quanex Web Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer Marcus Barnhart explores why in a new post for In Focus.
Posted: December 19, 2019 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: web design , website
In Focus is sitting down with Quanex employees who exhibit exemplary service to our customers. This month’s spotlight is on Ron Pich, Director of Engineering, Homeshield.
Posted: December 12, 2019 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: customer service , employee spotlight
In Focus is sitting down with Quanex employees who exhibit exemplary service to our customers. This month’s spotlight is on Ken Kostick, Homeshield® Technical Projects Manager, Western Region.
Posted: November 21, 2019 by Guest Blogger
Quanex's Erin Johnson gives her thoughts on what to expect at WinDoor 2019, focusing on labor and efficiency, codes and standards and a general quest for progress.
Posted: November 14, 2019 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: WinDoor
In today’s industry, commercial glazing discussions can skew toward the big and the bold. It’s the responsibility of the fenestration industry to provide the technology that makes it possible, all while meeting stricter performance codes than ever before.
Posted: November 07, 2019 by Joe Erb
Filed under: sustainable, technology