Bob Cregg, Industry Directory Building Products,Sherwin-Williams Product Finishes 11.07.14
As the U.S. economy strengthens, the hard-hit housing industry is also showing signs of a rebound. In fact, the National Association of Homebuilders expects single family home construction to maintain double digit growth through 2015, with housing starts returning to pre-recession “near normal” levels by the fourth quarter of 2015. The Joint Centers for Housing Studies of Harvard University sees double digit gains in remodeling through 2014.
Building products manufacturers are ramping up production to meet the increasing demand. To remain in consideration, however, manufacturers must deliver a quality product that provides value to both builders and the eventual homeowners. And, as building material manufacturers seek to increase throughput to meet customer and consumer needs, they have become more reliant on their suppliers to help them gain a competitive edge.
Such is the case with exterior building products such as cement composite, wood, vinyl and fiberglass siding, where coating integrity is critical. The manufacturer/supplier relationship has become a partnership – with suppliers helping manufacturers improve their finishing tec
Building products manufacturers are ramping up production to meet the increasing demand. To remain in consideration, however, manufacturers must deliver a quality product that provides value to both builders and the eventual homeowners. And, as building material manufacturers seek to increase throughput to meet customer and consumer needs, they have become more reliant on their suppliers to help them gain a competitive edge.
Such is the case with exterior building products such as cement composite, wood, vinyl and fiberglass siding, where coating integrity is critical. The manufacturer/supplier relationship has become a partnership – with suppliers helping manufacturers improve their finishing tec
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