1946
The Simonton family founds Pen Vent Awning
1968
First triple-track storm window introduced
1974
Thermo Boss & Energy Capp—first Simonton windows with insulating glass units introduced
1979
Name changed to Simonton Aluminum Products, Inc.
1984
14-day delivery introduced
1986
Facility at the Pennsboro Industrial Park added
1992
7-day delivery introduced
1993
Harrisville, WV facility added
1994
First proprietary line introduced: The Simonton Collection™
1995
Paris, IL facility added
Vacaville, CA facility added
Lap-Lok® meeting rail patented
Internal Product Development Center (PDC) testing facility opens
1996
Simonton ProFinish® new construction windows introduced
October is first 100,000 window month
Ellenboro, WV facility added
1998
Proprietary Simonton Impressions® products launched
Simonton is voted number one in quality in a study by Builder magazine.
1999
Began manufacturing vinyl retrofit window products for Sears nationally.
June is first 125,000 window month
2000
Opened SimEx®, Simonton's own vinyl extrusion facility, in St. Marys, WV
Began serving one of the largest sell/furnish/installers in the nation
October is first 150,000 window month
2002
McAlester, OK facility added
Simonton StormBreaker Plus® impact-resistant windows added to product line
October is first 250,000 window month
2004
Injection-molded windows added to product line
2005
Brickmould 300 series windows with integral brickmould design added to ProFinish® line
First exhibition at the International Builders’ Show
Received BICA (Best In Class Award) for being rated "Best Overall National Vinyl Window Manufacturer" in industry study
2006
Simonton® is acquired by Fortune Brands®
2007
Simonton is voted number one in quality in a study by Builder magazine
For the second year, received BICA (Best-In-Class Award) for being rated "Best Overall National Vinyl Window Manufacturer" in industry study"
ProFinish® Brickmould 600 product line introduced
2008
Professional Builder magazine selects ProFinish Brickmould 600 series as one of the “100 Best New Products of 2008”
Received BICA (Best-In-Class Award) for being rated "Highest Rated Patio Door Brand" in industry study
SimontonTime delivery introduced
Fiberglass hinged patio doors launched
College of Windows and Doors launched
Verona by Simonton™ introduced
2009
Builder magazine ranks Simonton number one in quality in the Brand Use Study
New Product Development Center opened in Columbus, OH
New Replacement Patio Door introduced
Decorum® by Simonton launched
Simonton Supercept™ spacer system introduced
2010
Simonton established ENERGY STAR® zone-specific packages for all products to meets qualifications in all areas of the country
Simonton teams with H&R Block® for a national Energy Tax Credit promotion
Decorum® by Simonton expands product offering to include exterior colors
Decorum® by Simonton product line honored as one of the "101 Best Products of 2010" by Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines
Simonton launched Installer Preferred program for contractors
Simonton Service Solutions group introduced to provide customers comprehensive field support, warranty and installation information
Simonton's Energy Tax Credit glass promotion won the 2010 Crystal Achievement Award sponsored by Window & Door magazine for the Most Innovative Marketing Program created by a large manufacturer
2011
Fortune Brands Home & Security becomes independent company when it is spun off Fortune Brands. The company’s trusted brands include Master Lock, MasterBrand cabinets, Moen faucets, Therma-Tru entry door systems and Simonton Windows. For more information, please visit www.fbhs.com.
Simonton Windows corporate offices relocated to Columbus, OH
2012
LeadSafe, Simonton’s lead-based awareness campaign is launched
For a third consecutive year, consumers ranked Simonton Windows highest in satisfying homeowners in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudySM
Simonton Asure™ windows and doors are launched
Prism® by Simonton Gold windows and door introduced
SafePoint™ impact-resistant glass introduced
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