Free A440 installation training videos – Canadian window and door news for April 3, 2025
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Editor's Note 
 
Our sector appears to have dodged the bullet on new tariffs for now. But we'll need to keep a conversation going on how to work in a world where free trade with the U.S. is not a given.
- Patrick Flannery, Publisher/Editor
 
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CSA publishes guidance documents and videos for A440 installations

CSA Group has posted seven videos and two PDF documents on its website educating visitors on how to install flanged and box windows according to its A440.4:19 Window, Door and Skylight Installation standard. The content is free and publicly available.


Paquette named president of Everlast

Dallas Paquette has been named president of Toronto's Everlast. Mike Bruno stays on as CEO of Everlast Group. A number of other Everlast executives have been given broader responsibities.


Lolex to represent Radisson in Ontario

Radisson Industries, a St-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Que.,-based window hardware manufacturer, has announced Lolex Sales Agency is now its representative in Ontario.


Fenestration Canada hires lobbyist to advocate for industry

Fenestration Canada has announced to members that it has hired a third-party lobbying firm, Maple Leaf Strategies, to bring its message about retaliatory tariffs to Ottawa decision-makers.


 
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Check out FenCan's The Business of it All podcast

Fenestration Canada is making good use of former president Cam Drew's talents as an ex-radio broadcaster. He's hosting a podcast called The Business of it All focused on all the stuff we have to do beside making windows and doors. » Read more…
 
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The Window Geek: What’s the scope?

The fenestration industry relies heavily on standards to demonstrate a product’s ability and the design community has relied on these standards to determine if a product meets their expectations before they provide the necessary specification approvals or approve a product as an equal to their “basis of design.” But have you ever wondered if the scope of the standard is sufficient to demonstrate how a product will perform when in actual use? » Read more...
 
 
Fenestration Conversations 
 

Fenestration Conversations Episode #69 – Verifying VIG – David Cooper, VacuumGlass

David Cooper has been researching and developing vacuum insulating glass for over a decade and chairs multiple international standards committees that will define how it can be used, how its quality can be assessed and how to test its performance. With demand for VIG growing and producers multiplying, specifiers and contractors need guidance on what to look for in these products – guidance that may be coming soon in the form of balloted ASTM standards for durability and load tolerance. Cooper joins The Conversation to explain where these efforts are at and to update us on the state of VIG technology and availability. » Listen now

Fenestration Conversations Episode #68: Threats and Opportunities – Adrian Edge, Fenestration Canada

FenCan’s director of government and regulatory affairs, Adrian Edge, joins to talk tariffs. What is the status? Are they gone or are they coming back in a month? Either way, what can we and our governments do to protect ourselves and our businesses going forward? Things get political and practical in this edition. » Read More...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

Shop Supervisor

St. Thomas, Ont. - In this role you will focus on the daily supervision of employees while physically working and setting the production pace with the team. » Read more…

Automotive Technician

Dartmouth, N.S. - This is a maintenance, minor repairs, and lubrication role. No heavy engine or transmission work. » Read More...

Warehouse Supervisor

Avenue Northwest, Alta. - We are looking for someone to be responsible for productivity and quality measurements and improvements in the warehouse. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Fenestration Canada - Pacific Chapter Event    -    April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025 | Civic Hotel - Autograph Collection, Surrey, BC » Read More...

FenCon    -    April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025 | Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB » Read More...