For those of you who have been following this blog since its
start way back in 2005 knows that one of my favorite subjects of the early
years was the NFRC. I spent tons of time
and thousands of words on that organization and its movement and through it picked
up fans and detractors along the way. It
truly was a time where we had massive engagement from our industry with regards
to the way our products were being received and being reviewed in the
marketplace. Especially with the lack of
knowledge of commercial vs. residential…
As the years went by things calmed, movements settled, and the need to
be a watchdog went away somewhat. NFRC
is still out there and can still be very disruptive but its not anywhere near
what it was… or is it. See I had to
laugh when I saw a blurb online about the latest members elected to the NFRC
board. I clicked the link and cracked up
when I saw so many of the same exact people from 10 years ago, still in same
positions of power there, meaning the same approaches and most likely the same
lack of understanding of the commercial glazing world exists. Now there’s at least one person on that board
I have a ton of respect for and she knows who she is but when I saw some of the
others listed, especially those who went after our industry with such rancor
and disrespect, it really hit me. The
more things change the more they stay the same.
Anyway I hope the calmness will be here to stay but you never know and
we always have to be prepared for any instance coming our way.
Elsewhere…
-- I know for many people Facebook is something not to utilize
anymore, but I will say if you are in the shower door world, being a part of
the Shower Door Installers and Manufacturers group (search for it) is
awesome. Incredible pictures and stories
there. Major props to Chris Phillips of
Showcase Shower Door Company for starting it and to all of the folks posting on
it- great job!
-- Heads up marketing friends… last year we had GPDR for e-mail
and communication to Europe… now we have a new wrinkle from California with the
California Consumer Privacy Act. This
goes into effect January 1 and from all that I am reading will have a serious
effect on how you market in the golden state.
Here’s a quick link with some details.
-- Congrats to my friend Tim Finley on starting his own
business T.Fin Building Solutions. He is
now a full scale, high-end manufacturers rep with an absolute powerhouse of
lines under his roof. Very happy for you
Tim and you will do great with this business!
-- April 17th I will get to do another first for me…
a visit to The Mid Atlantic Glass Expo.
I have never gotten to attend this legendary event and hopefully I’ll
even get to see people like the great Michael Albert of S Albert Glass… (one of
the best people in our world) More info
on this event can be found HERE.
-- For folks in Canada and eastern US- the next edition of TopGlass in suburban Toronto is coming also April 17. Very
good educational event and trade show.
Among presentations there will be strong presentations on contractor certification
and the adventures of anisotropy.
-- Really cool building here that is looking to meet some
serious sustainability goals…
-- Last this week… so full disclosure…. GlassBuild America is a
client of mine and has been for years.
This year I am taking on a larger role in promoting the show. So be prepared there will be more mentions
here than normal. But also please
consider coming to the show and share that message around. What is being planned for this year is very
exciting at so many levels. I truly believe
we will have an event to cherish because of the education, innovation, and
networking along with incredible displays by the best companies in the world
who will be exhibiting. So this is the
heads up… and get ready… more to come!
LINKS of the WEEK
I do love dogs and so this site would be helpful for me when
I am watching movies
When you read about kids like this it surely gives you hope
for the future!
Interesting- the Meatless burger from Burger King
VIDEO of the WEEK
Cobra Kai season 1 was incredible… the flash forward of the
Karate Kid series was so good it is exciting we get a season 2! Its coming in a few weeks and here’s the
trailer…
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