Quanex Building Products reported Q3 2024 net sales of $280.3 million, down 6.4% YoY, as softer demand weighed on volumes across all segments. Despite the revenue decline, adjusted EBITDA declined 13.2% YoY to $42.0 million, and net income was $25.4 million ($0.77 per diluted share). The quarter reflects the early post-closing integration of the Tyman acquisition (closed August 1, 2024), with the company signaling targeted cost synergies of $30 million within two years and a shift toward broader systems solutions beyond glass. Management emphasized solid free cash flow generation and ongoing investments in organic growth opportunities, including spacer materials, UK vinyl extrusion, and spacer-related operations improvements. For 2024, Quanex updated guidance to reflect the Tyman contribution, guiding net sales of $1.275–$1.285 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $171–$176 million, while noting a roughly $3 million inventory-count cost, and plans to report legacy Tyman results as a separate segment in 2025. Management expressed cautious optimism for 2025, citing potential macro-driven demand improvements and rate cuts that could bolster the 2025 build cycle. Key takeaways: disciplined cash generation supports ongoing investments and synergy capture; the strategic imperative centers on expanding the product portfolio, achieving scale, and accelerating commercialization of engineered systems across windows, doors, and cabinet components.