Pella Steady Set™ Interior Installation System Reaches Final Four of 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

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Pella Corporation's Steady Set™ interior installation system was named a final four finalist in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition, organized by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI). 

The winner was announced June 3 at ABI's Taking Care of Business Conference, following a months-long contest that drew nominations from across the state and thousands of votes from Iowans and supporters nationwide. Pella congratulates this year's winner and is proud of the recognition Steady Set earned throughout the competition. 

"Making the final four of the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa is an honor," said Emily Videtto, President & COO, Pella Corporation. "But more than the contest, this journey was about our people – the team members who innovated and built Steady Set from the ground up, and the thousands of supporters who voted for us every day. We're incredibly grateful." 

Built for the people who build homes 

The Pella Steady Set™ interior installation system is the industry's first installer-inspired window system designed for interior installation of new construction windows. Developed after extensive field research, Steady Set enables a single installer to work entirely from inside the home – eliminating dangerous ladder work and reducing the need for a two-person crew.  

Key performance stats: 

• 3.15x faster than standard installations

• 64% of the installation process completed from the interior 

• Up to 72% less outdoor exposure 

• Pre-attached components that reduce errors, improve consistency, and cut callbacks for builders and homeowners 

The system is available on select Pella Reserve® and Pella Lifestyle Series® windows. 

Congratulations to the finalists, we’re proud to share this recognition with you. 

Incredible things are made in Iowa.  We're honored to be part of that story.