GRAND RAPIDS, MI  -- Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce they will host a benchmarking tour in Switzerland and Germany to tour various window and door manufacturing facilities and also attend the Fensterbau trade fair.

With the introduction of new materials, advanced quality standards, and emphasis on green manufacturing, the window and door industry is experiencing rapid change. More manufacturers are relying on the precision of automated technology to deliver the variety of custom design needed to remain competitive. Join Stiles Machinery March 17-24, 2012 to visit European window and door businesses who have embraced new manufacturing processes to expand their capabilities, reduce waste, and improve quality. The group will also attend Fensterbau/Frontale, the international trade fair for window, door, and facade technologies in Nürnberg, to see the latest trends in the industry.

This benchmarking tour of Germany provides an unrivaled opportunity to gain an understanding of "what's next" in the global industry and use the knowledge learned to make your business more competitive. This all-inclusive trip is offered for only $3.495. The trip includes international airfare, lodging, meals and transportation. Register online at Stilesmachinery.com/events no later than Feb. 20, 2012 or contact Steve Waltman at 616.581.4737 for more information.

Source: Stiles Machinery Inc.