GED equipment and software win innovation awards

VIENNA, VA, Dec. 15, 2021—Window + Door magazine has announced the winners of the 2021 Window + Door Awards. The awards program recognizes the best products in the residential fenestration industry.
“We are proud to honor this year’s products after suspending last year’s program in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Laurie Cowin, editor, Window + Door magazine. “Our judges carefully reviewed each entry to select winners that truly exemplify excellence in the residential fenestration industry.”
All manufacturers of residential windows and doors, as well as component and equipment suppliers, are eligible to be nominated for a Window + Door Award. A panel of judges representing all segments of the residential fenestration industry reviewed nominations and selected winners based on a specific set of criteria for each category. Judges cast their ballots for the products, processes, programs and machines they deem to have a substantial impact on the advancement of the industry.
The winners will be featured in Window + Door Weekly, on WindowandDoor.com and across Window + Door’s social media platforms.
The 2021 Window + Door Award winners are:
Most Innovative Door Component
INOX TL7 Magnetic Latch, unisonhardware.com
Honorable Mention: Roto North America Inowa
Most Innovative Entry Door
Eko-Okna S.A. Despiro Door, ekookna.us
Honorable Mention: GlassCraft Door Co. NP Series – Narrow Profile
Most Innovative Machine/Equipment
Erdman Automation Corp. One Man Robotic IG Cell, erdmanautomation.com
Honorable Mention: GED Integrated Solutions CleanCut 1700 & 1800 Series
Most Innovative Manufacturing Process
FlexScreen, flexscreen.com
Honorable Mention: YKK AP
Most Innovative Patio, Multi-Slide or Multi-Panel Door
Magic, The Magic Window Wall, magicwindow.ca
Most Innovative Window
Pella Corp. Easy-Slide Operator, pella.com
Most Innovative Window Component
AmesburyTruth Pinnacle, amesburytruth.com
Honorable Mention: FERCO Architectural Hardware FENIX Casement Locking Handle
Unique Innovation
GED Integrated Solutions WinTrax™ Handheld, gedusa.com