Doors & Windows

Primarily doors and windows for non-residential, low-rise construction.

131-year-old hardware company, Richards-Wilcox, still delivers the goods

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Since 1880, Richards-Wilcox has been the leading manufacturer of hardware and door accessories for sliding and swinging doors used in rural frame building including pole buildings, garages, barns, and stables. Their products include multiple sizes of flat track and box … Read more »

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Icon offers hydraulic overhead doors

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Icon Door Systems recently opened for business and is firmly focused on building the highest quality hydraulic overhead doors for the agricultural, commercial, industrial and aviation / airplane hangar door markets. The company says each employee is fully committed to … Read more »

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It’s here! “New Products for the Contractor” digital magazine

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher
New Products for the Contractor

From the parent company of Construction Magazine Network comes the best new digital magazine to ever come along in the construction industry: “New Products for the Contractor”.  We’re unapologeticly proud of our first issue because we think the quality of … Read more »

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RH Industries launches Icon Door Systems for ag, aviation and commerical industries

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

VISTA, CA – RH Industries on Tuesday announced the launch of Icon Door Systems, an overhead hydraulic door manufacturer for the agriculture, aviation and commercial industries. American-owned-and-operated, Icon Door Systems is stepping up to fill a hole left in the … Read more »

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40′ hydraulic door slicks up Ohio farm shop

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

By Dick Hagen, Ag Business Writer A slick, new 75’ x 80’ farm shop with special lighting, in-floor heating, a huge 40’ door and a burgundy and beige color scheme is getting all sorts of attention on the farm of … Read more »

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Forces of Nature Product Guide: Storm Damage Repair

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Central States manufactures quality metal building components for the post-frame, light gauge, residential and commercial markets. Since 1988, they have been committed to providing their customers with the fastest turnaround in the industry on cut-to-length panels … Read more »

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Get listed in the 2012 Buyers’ Guide

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

The Construction Magazine Network hosts essential buyers’ guides for the metal roofing and rural construction trades. The guides are an invaluable resource for professionals searching for everything from building materials to tools of the trade. If you are a serious … Read more »

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Certified hardware can add value

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

by Michael Tierney, BHMA Standards Coordinator When choosing the appropriate hardware for commercial buildings, going with certified hardware from the start can save property owners and contractors a problem in the future, not to mention an added expense over time. … Read more »

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A.J. Mfg. unveils new window trim system for metal

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Patent pending design introduced at Frame Building Expo
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Chart-topping products of the year

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Rural Builder staff

What products caught readers’ interest in 2009? Here are the top attention-grabbing products from the pages of Rural Builder magazine, based on interest measured by readers’ use of the "circle" numbers and follow-up with reader service card information requests.
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