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Creating windows and doors to enhance homes and businesses, Pella has fostered a culture of innovation for more than 80 years. The company combines a commitment to new developments – retractable insect screens, features between glass, pivoting sashes for easier cleaning – with a commitment to continuous enhancement of existing products. It all adds up to innovative, quality windows and doors that add value to homes and businesses and make life easier.

The company has earned more than 100 patents. Its track record for innovative product introductions speaks for itself:

1937 – Pella’s first window, a steel-framed casement style with wooden interior, divided window panes and a removable insulating glass panel launches

1957 – insulating glass provides greater energy efficiency

1958 – Industry-first removable wood window-pane dividers add style

1960 – Wood sliding glass doors appear

1964 – Pivoting, tilt-in sashes added for easier cleaning

1966 – Industry-first Slimshade® blinds protected between panes of glass created

1970 – Pella introduces low-maintenance casement windows featuring aluminum-clad exteriors that don’t require painting

1985  – Pella Window and Door Showrooms open setting a new industry standard for providing customers with expert service and design assistance all from one easy location

1990 – Architect Series® windows with patented Integral Light Technology® recreate the look of true divided light with superior performance and energy efficiency

1992 – Designer Series® SmartSash® technology enhanced for better thermal and acoustical performance

1997 – Revamped Pella® Rolscreen® provides better aesthetics and insect protection

2000 – Foldaway cranks for casement windows enhance operation, convenience

2001 – Pella impact-resistant glass windows and doors debut

2002 – Rolscreen® retractable insect screens for Pella sliding patio doors added

2003 –ThermaStar by Pella® vinyl windows and patio doors expand options

2003 – Pella® Impervia®, made from Duracast®, the strongest, most durable material available in windows and doors

2004 – Rolscreen® retractable screens available on Pella storm doors

2004 – Vivid View® virtually “invisible” screens increase light and air flow

2004 – Architect Series® double-hung window redesigned to feature a historic profile, authentic spoon hardware

2005 – Designer Series® windows and patio doors now feature exclusive snap-in between glass window fashions in blinds, shades, and grilles for added convenience, cleanliness and design flexibility

2005 – Durable Pella® Impervia® patio doors debut

2005  – AdvantagePlus™ protection system for entry doors is introduced to guard against installation and maintenance worries

2006 – Express Install® storm door allows a new storm door to be installed in less than an hour*

2006 – Designer Series collection expands to include new snap-in decorative panels protected between panes of glass in windows and patio doors

2006 – Architect Series® premium woods products debut in Mahogany, Alder and Douglas Fir

2008 – Wood entry doors debut in Mahogany, Rustic Walnut, American White Oak and Cherry

But new products are just the start. Pella is committed to incorporating new technologies, streamlining processes and increasing productivity at manufacturing operations, sales outlets and corporate offices to produce top-quality products and create satisfied customers.

For more information, including the full timeline of Pella’s innovation milestones, log on to www.pella.com/about/history.asp.

*Typical installation

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