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Ply Gem Industries, Inc. Overview

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5020 Weston Pkwy.,
Ste. 400 Cary, 
NC 27513 United States
Phone: 919-677-3900

Company Description

Ply Gem Industries has got your house covered. The manufacturer supplies contractors, distributors, and home-center retailers in North America with exterior building products for new home construction, remodeling, and repair. Vinyl siding, fencing, and stone veneer products account for the majority of its sales, while vinyl, wood, and aluminum windows and doors account for the rest. Subsidiaries include Variform (vinyl siding), Napco (vinyl and metal exterior siding and trim), Kroy Building Products (vinyl fencing), and Great Lakes Window (energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors). Ply Gem maintains manufacturing operations in the US and Canada. Parent Ply Gem Holdings filed to go public in 2010.

Ply Gem Industries, Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage changes in raw material prices?

    Prices for hardwood and softwood can shift suddenly. Increased raw material prices can't always be passed on to customers due to competition from vinyl windows and steel doors. Hardwood prices can swing more than 5 percent in a single year; softwoods...

     

    How does the company mitigate risk during cyclical economic slowdowns?

    Most wood windows and doors are used for new residential construction or remodeling, both of which are cyclical and strongly linked to the overall health of the US economy. Housing starts and homeowner spending on improvements tend to fall during...

     

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    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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    • Quarterly Industry Update
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    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

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      SIC: 3061, 3052, 3011, 2673, 2671, 3069, 3081, 3082, 3083, 3084, 3085, 3086, 3088, 3089, 7534

      NAICS: 326140, 326150, 326160, 326191, 326192, 326199, 326211, 326212, 326220, 326291, 326299, 326111, 326112, 326113, 326121, 326122, 326130

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the company manage changes in demand?

      Demand for most plastic and rubber products is closely linked to the US economy. Because most plastics and rubber products are intermediate components that go into final goods, demand rises or falls in tandem with manufacturing activity.

       

      How does the company protect itself from the changing costs of raw materials like oil?

      Because plastics and synthetic rubbers are derived mainly from oil and natural gas, price and availability of plastic and rubber products depend on the price of these feedstocks (raw materials). Manufacturers typically pass price increases along for...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

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      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
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      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US lumber wholesalers industry includes about 6,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $100 billion. Major companies include Forest City Trading Group, HD Supply (formerly a division of Home Depot), Lumber Products, and Tumac Lumber. The lumber wholesalers industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 40 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 5031

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company manage seasonal cash flow?

        Demand for lumber is highly cyclical, depending on the level of new home construction and volume of home sales; repair and remodeling are somewhat less cyclical. During the housing crisis of the late 2000s, the level of new home construction dropped...

         

        How does the company protect itself from price fluctuations?

        Lumber supply and prices can be volatile, affected by construction levels, variability of domestic supply, Canadian imports, weather, and environmental regulations. The industry's fragmentation means that the market has difficulty predicting supply,...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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          Overview

          The US architectural and structural metals manufacturing industry consists of about 13,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $70 billion. Major companies include units of integrated metal producers, such as Alcoa, Nucor, and US Steel, as well as large metal fabricators, such as NCI Building Systems, ClarkDietrich Building Systems, and Valmont Industries. Both major segments of the industry -- plate work and fabricated structural steel, and ornamental and architectural metal -- are fragmented: in each segment, the 50 largest companies account for about 30 percent of sales.

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          Sample Questions & Answers

          What trends is the company seeing in product sales?

          Demand for structural metals depends on the level of construction activity, particularly nonresidential. Construction activity, in turn, is driven by interest rates and overall economic conditions. Nonresidential construction can rise or fall more...

           

          How have raw material prices affected the company’s costs?

          Raw materials consist primarily of various forms of steel and aluminum, prices for which can vary widely from year to year. The US imposes tariffs on imported steel occasionally to protect jobs in the domestic steel industry. Prices for iron, steel,...

           

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          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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            Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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            Overview

            The US fabricated metal product manufacturing industry includes about 55,000 companies with about $295 billion in combined annual revenue. Major companies in specialty segments include Ball Corporation, Flowserve, Mueller Industries, Snap-On, and The Timken Company. Because of the special manufacturing processes involved for individual parts, most companies make a limited range of products. The industry as a whole is fragmented: the largest 50 companies account for about 20 percent of revenue. But concentration can be high in industry segments such as boiler, cutlery, metal can, and spring manufacturing.

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            NAICS: 332111, 332112, 332114, 332115, 332116, 332117, 332211, 332212, 332213, 332214, 332311, 332312, 332313, 332321, 332322, 332323, 332410, 332420, 332431, 332439, 332510, 332611, 332612, 332618, 332710, 332721, 332722, 332811, 332812, 332813, 332911, 332912, 332913, 332919, 332991, 332992, 332993, 332994, 332995, 332996, 332997, 332998, 332999

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How cyclical are the markets that the company sells to?

            Demand for fabricated metal parts is heavily driven by US manufacturing levels, especially for equipment and machinery. US production of fabricated metal products dropped more than 20 percent during the recession of the late 2000s. A greater reliance...

             

            How are low-cost imports affecting the company's domestic market?

            Imports of simple metal products have increased from nations such as China that have access to low-cost raw materials and labor. Imports of fabricated metal products from China rose by 40 percent between 2006 and 2011.

             

            To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

             

            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Industry Overview
            • Quarterly Industry Update
            • Business Challenges
            • Trends and Opportunities
            • Call Preparation Questions
            • Financial Information
            • Industry Forecast
            • Website and Media Links
            • Glossary of Acronyms

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

              • Trends & Opportunies

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

              Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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              Cement & Concrete Product Manufacturing Industry Report

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              Overview

              The US cement, concrete, and construction material industry includes more than 5,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $40 billion. Major companies include Ash Grove Cement Company, Texas Industries, US Concrete, and Vulcan Materials, as well as the US operations of foreign companies such as Cemex (Mexico), CRH (Ireland), Holcim (Switzerland), FCC (Spain), and LaFarge (France). The industry includes about 150 cement manufacturing companies, 2,500 ready-mix concrete manufacturing companies, and about 2,700 companies that make concrete block, brick, pipe, and other concrete products.

              SIC: 3241, 3273, 3272, 3271

              NAICS: 327310, 327320, 327331, 327332, 327390

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How does the company mitigate the seasonal and cyclical nature of the business?

              Demand for cement and concrete products is highly cyclical, depending on the level of new construction. Local construction markets, which can be very volatile, are affected by weather, interest rates, population migration, business spending, and...

               

              How does the company compete in a commodity business where sales are based mostly on price?

              Because basic construction materials are commodity products, manufacturers compete largely based on price. With excess capacity in the US, industry returns have been low in the past decade, a big reason why much capacity has passed into foreign...

               

              To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

               

              General Report Description

              Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

               

              Sections Included in Report

              • Industry Overview
              • Quarterly Industry Update
              • Business Challenges
              • Trends and Opportunities
              • Call Preparation Questions
              • Financial Information
              • Industry Forecast
              • Website and Media Links
              • Glossary of Acronyms

                Industry Report Highlights:

                • Recent Developments

                  Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                • Trends & Opportunies

                  Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                • Call Preparation Questions

                  Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

                • Industry Forecast

                  Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

                • Business Challenges

                  Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                • Executive Insight

                  Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                • Financial Information

                  Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                • Web Links & Acronyms

                  Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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                Overview

                The US music production and distribution industry includes about 3,700 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $15 billion. Major companies include Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group. The industry is highly concentrated: the top eight companies account for 80 percent of industry revenue.

                SIC: 2731, 7389

                NAICS: 512240, 512230, 512220, 512290, 512210

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How have the studio’s sales been affected by piracy?

                Sales of music via legitimate CDs and downloads have been declining for years because of the pervasiveness of illegal copying. In part because the industry was been slow to move into digital music distribution, many consumers found it easier to...

                 

                How does the studio get its products in front of the public?

                The shift by many consumers from specialty music stores to high-volume discount chains makes gaining shelf space harder for small labels. The demise of music retailers such as Tower Records and Musicland has decreased the number of outlets offering...

                 

                To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

                 

                General Report Description

                Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                 

                Sections Included in Report

                • Industry Overview
                • Quarterly Industry Update
                • Business Challenges
                • Trends and Opportunities
                • Call Preparation Questions
                • Financial Information
                • Industry Forecast
                • Website and Media Links
                • Glossary of Acronyms

                  Industry Report Highlights:

                  • Recent Developments

                    Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                  • Trends & Opportunies

                    Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                  • Call Preparation Questions

                    Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

                  • Industry Forecast

                    Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

                  • Business Challenges

                    Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                  • Executive Insight

                    Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                  • Financial Information

                    Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                  • Web Links & Acronyms

                    Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                  Wholesale Sector Industry Report

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