We are continuing to work aggressively on new products to help support your markets in this tough economy. Updates and formal announcement bulletins will be distributed for each of these projects as we move forward. Specifications and dates may change slightly as we move through the development process.
Next Dimension Classic – Our first major product initiative for 2011 has officially launched! Next Dimension Classic is a vinyl product line designed around the needs of our East Coast customers and is initially limited to customers of our Monroe, NC facility. Please review Product Bulletins for further details on this project and the other product development introductions already completed for 2011.
Pinnacle Select Update – We have completed most of the required AAMA and NFRC testing and are awaiting final reports from the independent certification laboratories. Select will be available in casement and awning configurations in operating and push-out with venting sizes to 3678 frame size at time of launch. We have received executive approval to begin updating equipment and are finalizing contracts for parts and materials with vendors. We are working toward a third quarter introduction and launch.
Pinnacle Clad Double Hung Concealed Jambliner – We have reached our first phase gate in the concealed jambliner project. A concept design has been finalized, and we are working with the sales team to review costing and concept acceptance. If the proposed design passes initial muster, we will begin cutting prototype tooling so that we can finalize the design concept. Based on our current schedule – and if the proposed design meets all requirements – we are targeting a late fourth quarter launch.