Analysis and Forecast of North American Door and Window Hardware Market This Year

There are various opinions in the industry regarding the North American door and window market in 2013. If you are a manufacturer or distributor of doors and windows and want to obtain conclusive information on the hardware market, the following sections will provide readers with market analysis and predictions from industry experts.

For the North American door and window industry, 2013 was indeed a year of joy and excitement, not only because of the recovery of the construction industry, but also because the launch of various unique hardware products will bring more positive news to door and window manufacturers, distributors, and owners. At the annual meeting of American mechanical dealers held in Louisville, USA in October 2012, mechanical and door and window dealers had multi-level discussions on hardware components, and they had a great demand for high-quality multi-point door and window locks and hardware components.

At present, similar products on the market are not satisfactory in terms of design and reliability, which has brought many problems for installation and later maintenance. With the continuous growth of the multi-point plug-in lock and hardware market, door and window manufacturers and distributors have more stringent requirements for hardware products, as details can affect the entire brand, and hardware is one of the most concerned aspects. The current trend in market development is that multi-point hardware components are gradually being applied to doors and windows at different levels. Therefore, hardware components applied to high-end wooden doors or aluminum clad wooden doors must be incorporated into the overall design of door and window products to ensure that they meet the overall style and quality requirements.

Undoubtedly, the advantages of multi-point locks have been well known to many building owners. When they choose door and window products, they also consider the performance of door and window locks. Many people not only pursue basic safety performance, but also become the decisive advantage for high-quality doors and windows with the popularity of multi-point locks, especially in the selection of building and courtyard doors.

At present, multi-point door and window systems with 2 to 5 locking points are in high demand among consumers. These doors and windows that combine safety and overall aesthetics are generally the first choice for doors, and have naturally become a blue ocean in the market for door and window manufacturers. For the sliding door category, manufacturers mainly provide well-designed precision bearings to ensure that the door panel can slide freely. In addition, engineers have successfully designed a slide system capable of bearing the weight of door panels made of three glass materials. This high-quality roller provides great assistance for the product innovation of door and window manufacturers. Stainless steel hardware products have also become the best rule for door and window manufacturers to improve their product corrosion resistance. In the coming year, there will still be decorative improvements to hardware components facing the market. Copper and nickel that have undergone surface treatment will continue to sell well, and oil brown copper colored hardware will also be the first choice for consumers.

Generally speaking, hardware products favored by door and window manufacturers have the following characteristics: complete styles and colors, good surface treatment, metallic texture, and easy to use. These can serve as the development direction for hardware manufacturers, thus winning a blue ocean in the fierce market competition for themselves.

In addition, Ducker Research, a market research firm, recently released a report stating that demand for courtyard doors will increase by 14% to 15% in 2013, with approximately 22% for new construction and 8% for renovation projects. To increase indoor lighting and expand living space, using courtyard doors is a win-win solution. In addition, the popularity of double folding doors has caused a significant shock to the construction industry. By utilizing these foldable glass walls, architects and homeowners can constantly challenge the traditional bottom line of building walls. Double folding doors are commonly used in small and medium-sized commercial buildings, however, the demand from architects and homeowners has driven market development. Door and window manufacturers can try to increase product categories and sales volume in this emerging market in order to get rid of the current sluggish economic situation.