The construction industry in the USA is confident about the future in 2024. Sustainability, energy efficiency, durability and comprehensive government subsidies are key drivers. This offers attractive prospects for European manufacturers, as construction products from Europe enjoy an excellent reputation for quality. Swisspacer has responded to the current development and opened a distribution centre in New Jersey in the immediate vicinity of New York.
“The construction industry in the USA is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by technological advances and a growing focus on sustainability,” said Matthias Bach, CEO of warm edge manufacturer Swisspacer.
Rethinking in the USA offers opportunities for Europe
Energy efficiency is likely to become a key factor for sustainable construction. The corresponding upfront costs can be offset by lower long-term life cycle costs. Cost reductions can be achieved using high-performance façades and energy-efficient systems, for example.
“We see that energy-efficient and sustainable buildings are becoming an important part of the American construction industry. In individual states, the trend towards zero-net-energy building codes is increasing. At the same time, building certifications such as LEED and BREEAM will continue to grow in importance,” Bachsaid. “Interest in and commitment to environmentally friendly building materials and products is growing noticeably. This also offers a great opportunity for European manufacturers of building products and materials to capitalise on the current trend.”
Swisspacer’s warehouse is located in Closter, New Jersey. The Ultimate Pro, Ultimate, Advance and Georgian Bars will all be available locally, customised to local requirements. The warehouse is the first distribution centre for Swisspacer products in North America; the spacers were first delivered in April.
“With the distribution centre, we are not only making our products available for the American market, but also want to establish ourselves locally as a competent partner for the manufacture of the most energy-efficient windows and façades,” emphasised Bach.