So, what exactly do these guys DO all day?

by caflynn on February 27, 2012

We’ve recently launched our new “live blog” site that highlights the WindsorONE sales team’s activity… from job-site and lumberyard visits, to cool trim applications in the field, to marketing ideas.

Check it out, and please sign up for the e-mail feed by clicking the “follow” button!

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Bring It On IRENE!

by caflynn on August 24, 2011

Certainly many of you have heard of Hurricane IRENE; currently in the Bahamas, and on its way to the East Coast.

We’re not afraid, child’s play compared to the Chile Quake!

Up-to-date info can be found HERE.

It’s possible that IRENE will hit North Carolina at a Level III, but down to a II as it approaches Virginia.

We are going to play it smart (code word for “safe”).

We’ll be pushing up some trucks that were supposed to ship next week, and they’ll ship end of this week before the storm hits.  In addition, we won’t be operating Monday and Tuesday, which will include a full power shutdown (safety).

We do have some raw material being held at Freeport in the Bahamas (until storm passes), however, there’s plenty of fiber at the Surry, VA plant to cover orders for multiple weeks.

All-in-all, things look good for Windsor Surry Operations; but let’s hope damage is minimal for homeowners’ across the East Coast that might be affected.

Should anything change, I’ll be sure to make another post to this Blog.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly w/ any questions: craig@WindsorONE.com, mobile is 707-321-8889.

In Solidarity,

Craig

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Killer New W1 Catalog Finished!

May 19, 2011

Download the entire catalog HERE. Here’s a look at the cover… Catalog went to print yesterday… and we’ll have hard copies out to W1 Dealers in a few weeks! In Solidarity, Craig

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Housing Gen Y: The Next Challenge for Cities

December 8, 2010

Excellent article posted on the Urban Land Institute Web-site, written by John K. McIlwain… “Each generation has its unique attributes and faces its unique challenges. Generation Y, which consists of young people from their late teens to their early 30s, is no exception. But two facts in particular distinguish it from any previous U.S. generation: [...]

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Official “Made in the USA” Vehicle?

August 31, 2010

I’ve never driven one… but after watching this video, pretty sure this is some excellent messaging that relates directly to our industry and trade… “The things we make… make us.”

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Triple Bottom Line & The Patagonia

August 18, 2010

We continue to diligently work towards building upon our triple-bottom line culture and company.  This sustainable business model consists of three main components: Profit People Planet While achieving any real Profits has been difficult for all of us over the last 3-5 years, Windsor Mill has certainly continued its commitment to People and Planet.  Two [...]

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Arauco Sawmill Reopens

July 10, 2010

Take note of where the fiber will be going… [article/pic taken from Lignum al Dia, a Chilean online publication] “With the presence of Seremi Labour, local authorities and company executives, this morning was made the official reopening of the Sawmill Horcones Arauco II. Through a tour of the facilities, it marked the official resumption of [...]

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SOLID 4th of July Promo

July 4, 2010

We’re proud that WindsorONE is manufactured in the USA, and that we have sustained over 100 manufacturing jobs in our Country; and the reason this has been possible is because of our Core Customers… that is, the long-standing, dedicated W1 Dealers that have helped build Windsor Mill into what it is today, supporting the quality [...]

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Freeport Delays

June 23, 2010

[edit: containers through, we're good to go, less interuption that we had anticipated] There have been recent vessel delays at Freeport, which has disrupted WindsorONE fiber supply to our Surry, VA manufacturing plant.  We have already contacted our customers, and will continue to keep you up to date… and as always, post to this blog.  [...]

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Re-Thinking Compensation Plans

June 4, 2010

This is a well-done video by Dan Pink on motivation and compensation plans, based in part on research done by MIT. It’s about Purpose, Mastery, and the Ability to Self-Direct. Worth your time to watch it: RSAnimate: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates us from The Empty Bin on Vimeo.

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