Pella Celebrates 100 Years of Growth & Innovation in 2025

A Century of Innovation 

We are proud to announce our 100th anniversary, marking a century of innovation, growth, and commitment to people.  Since our founding in 1925, we've grown from a small, local operation to a nationally-trusted name in windows and doors, achieving milestones that have shaped the industry and impacted communities across North America.

From the iconic Rolscreen®, the industry’s first retractable window screen, to Steady Set™, the industry’s first interior window installation system, we have continually pushed the boundaries to improve what we do and how we do it to solve real customer problems. That drive has earned us over 150 product and design patents for industry firsts that have redefined the window and door category. We’re proud to be recognized as a leading innovator in our category, receiving notable industry awards and securing spots on top innovation lists. 

Investing in People & Communities

Our founder, Pete Kuyper had a dream of creating jobs for the people in the small, Dutch immigrant community of Pella, IA. He understood the best way to create jobs was to have a manufacturing business in the town, leading him to invest in an idea – a window screen that rolled up and down like a shade. Pete went on to build a company based on the principles of traditional American values, integrity and the desire to enrich the homes and lives of others.

Over the last century, we have grown and evolved significantly—to a family of brands with more than 10,000 team members across sales branches, install hubs, and 18 manufacturing sites nationwide. 

A Relentless Pursuit of Better

We have grown our manufacturing footprint to 18 manufacturing facilities, continuously improving our production processes, outperforming the industry, and ensuring reliable delivery and higher quality products for customers. From automation and AI to machine learning, we have harnessed advanced technologies to enhance our manufacturing processes and deliver higher-quality products to our customers. Using robotics to automate repetitive, difficult tasks like manual sanding, we have been able to reduce the physical strain on team members. Likewise, our use of voice-directed work to help team members pick the right part when assembling each window has helped eliminate mental fatigue, reduce errors and maximizing productivity.

100 Years of Community Impact

At Pella, we are fueled by a passion for building brighter futures and positively impacting the communities we call home. We believe that our success is intrinsically linked to the well-being of the communities where our team members live and work. Our commitment to community betterment and education is at the heart of our philanthropic efforts, reflecting our purpose of imagining, building, and fighting for brighter futures.

Looking Ahead

From breakthrough innovations to enduring craftsmanship, we've built a legacy of turning bold ideas into tangible solutions that solve customer problems. We attribute our success to embracing change, moving quickly and taking care of people. 

As Pella Corporation celebrates its centennial, the company remains committed to making investments that position it for long-term growth, including advancing its innovation pipeline, implementing advanced technology, building a talent advantage and furthering strategic partnerships.

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