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Wood Window and Door Manufacturing

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: First Research, Inc.
Published: September 2009
Product Code: R3470-3029
Description
The US wood window and door manufacturing industry includes about 1,400 companies with combined annual revenue of about $14 billion. Major companies include Andersen, JELD-WEN, and Pella. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies control about 70 percent of the market.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand for wood windows and doors is closely tied to residential construction activity, both new construction and remodeling. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient manufacturing and effective marketing. Large companies have advantages in purchasing power, manufacturing volume, and methods of distribution. Small companies can compete by offering custom design and other value-added customer services to local or regional markets.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major product categories include interior and exterior wood doors and wood windows. Interior and exterior doors account for about 30 percent of industry revenues; other types of wood doors, including garage, patio, bi-fold, and cabinet doors, account for about 15 percent. Double-hung and casement windows each account for about 10 percent of industry revenues. Other types of windows such as single-hung, sliding, picture, transom, specialty, and bay windows and skylights, along with wood window and door frames, account for the remainder of industry sales.

Wood windows and doors are primarily marketed for use in residential construction or remodeling. Styles range from simple, basic designs to doors and windows that have architectural features such as arches, art glass, or custom hardware. Wood window manufacturers have a range ...
Table of Contents
Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms
Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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