Market force analysis.
Trend spotting.
Supply chain
management.
Best-in-class recruitment.
Securing a coveted spot as one of the nation’s largest window and door profile manufacturers takes meticulous planning, methodical execution, and a Can Do attitude. Leading InSight is your window into the thinking of our president and CEO, Joren Knockaert. Get his perspective on topics such as sustainability, operations, human resources, product innovation, industry trends, and much more.
The All-New ECLIPSE
The journey of researching and developing a new product can be exciting, especially when it’s finally introduced to the market. But what goes into reaching that moment of unveiling? Deceuninck’s Jon Hauberg, director of product research and development, shares his insight on the subject.
Hosting the Belgian Ambassador
Being a Belgian-owned organization is part of our DNA. That is why it was a true pleasure to host Jean-Arthur Régibeau, the Belgian ambassador to the United States, at our facility for a closer look at our operations.
Investing in HR to Maximize Recruitment and Retention
Episode 1 of Leading InSight explores the significance of recruitment and employee retention and how a focused HR strategy will allow your organization to succeed, thrive, and grow.
Behind the Scenes:
How R&D Drives Innovation
New products can elicit wide eyes and dropped jaws upon their introduction to the construction industry. What’s it take to get to that moment? Deceuninck’s Jon Hauberg shares his insight.
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Q&A: Materials Science 101
Joren sits down with the man behind the materials, Paul Adams, to discuss the formulas his team creates. Each one must meet multiple criteria, be respectful of the environment, and be recyclable at the end of their life cycle. As the backbone for millions of window and door systems, the formulations have to be right.
Read BlogOvercoming Systemic Change:
The Lessons of COVID
When COVID-19 reached peak crisis levels, it threw a wrench into nearly every organization’s plan for that year and beyond. See how we faced monumental organizational change and emerged even stronger with a greater emphasis on our people, recruitment, material science, operations, and more.
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Principled. Focused. Determined.
Joren Knockaert assumed the role of Deceuninck North America’s president and CEO in August 2020. Since then, Knockaert has led the organization through a 30% increase in manufacturing capacity and has overseen a top-to-bottom renaissance of company’s recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts. Prior to joining Deceuninck North America, Knockaert served as the vice president of operations for the largest flooring company in the world.
