Through its subject-matter experts and years of expertise in the fenestration industry, Quanex brings you InFocus – 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
Employee motivation is critical to overcome today’s labor challenges. Quanex’s Natalia Bubis talks about some ways to motivate employees and contribute to overall better engagement.
Posted: August 16, 2017 by Natalia Bubis
Filed under: communication, employee, HR
Though colored vinyl windows aren’t new, they’re becoming more prominent as PVC technology matures. Quanex’s Eric Thompson thinks there’s continued opportunity in color for forward-looking window and door manufacturers.
Posted: August 11, 2017 by Eric Thompson
Filed under: color, industry, vinyl
Employee recognition can be a low-cost, high-impact way to boost employee engagement at your organization. Quanex’s Natalia Bubis breaks it down.
Posted: August 04, 2017 by Natalia Bubis
Filed under: employee, engagement, HR
ENERGY STAR will survive, but with a lot less money in the coming budget year. Quanex Director of Government Relations Ric Jackson breaks down the latest news out of Washington about the popular program.
Posted: July 27, 2017 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: ENERGY STAR, government, industry
Some interesting news out of Washington last month, with a potential impact on the building and construction industry: President Trump signed an executive order to increase apprenticeship funding to $200 million, granting the private sector more influence in designing those programs. In an industry where 73% of construction companies anticipate having difficulty hiring the right people this year, any initiative that may help overcome that difficulty is greeted as welcome news.
Posted: July 19, 2017 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: Apprenticeships, Labor Shortage, Workforce, workplace
Last week, I wrote about a few areas where marketing professionals—whether in the fenestration industry or beyond—can be looking to keep their competitive edge. While digital marketing has made it necessary to learn new tricks you might never have thought possible when you began your career, some things have remained the same.
Posted: July 11, 2017 by Erin Johnson
Filed under: industry, insights, Leadership, marketing, Professional Development
Don’t let yourself get complacent when it comes to sharpening your marketing skills. Even the most seasoned communications professionals can—and should—learn new tricks. Quanex’s Erin Johnson details some ways to stay competitive in an evolving marketing landscape
Posted: July 05, 2017 by Erin Johnson
Filed under: insights, marketing, strategies
What’s big in communications so far in 2017? We’re not just talking marketing trends—Quanex Marketing Director Erin Johnson puts a different spin on the importance of communications in today’s forward thinking glass shops.
Posted: June 23, 2017 by Erin Johnson
Filed under: 4.0, communication, industry, internal
In the fenestration industry, temporary employees are a critical part of the day-to-day work. Corporate HR Manager, Natalia Bubis shares why it's important to gain loyalty among them.
Posted: June 19, 2017 by Natalia Bubis
Filed under: employee, seasonal, workplace
As industry leaders predict a new period of industrial revolution, Quanex is paving the path to the future. Learn more here. Mark Yeandle shares insights on the evolution of automation and what this will mean for the industry.
Posted: June 13, 2017 by Guest Blogger
Filed under: automation, development, industry