The window and door industry has ridden the wave of new home construction to a state of success. Now it must switch gears and follow a new path to sustained growth.

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership is aiding the state’s smaller manufacturers by offering business and technology assessments, engineering expertise and lean manufacturing solutions.

Company owners and supervisors who allow their employees to express their creativity on the job see the most positive results.

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership is aiding the state’s smaller manufacturers by offering business and technology assessments, engineering expertise and lean manufacturing solutions.

One on One: Agency Takes a 'LEED' Role on Green Building Standards: Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED program brings the concept of a healthy environment - indoors. - May

Northway Charges Ahead: Northway Industries has decided that rather than wait for the economy to improve, to improve itself.

One on One: Two Views of the Furniture Antidumping Decision: Opponents of the controversial wood bedroom furniture antidumping case voice state their respective cases on the U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary decision. - July

Windham, ME-based Quarter Point Woodworking uses CNC technology to increase its cabinet and furniture-making capabilities.