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 RMA At-Home Services, Inc., the nationwide sell/furnish/installer to The Home Depot®
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®
Simonton was recognized "Highest in Builder and Remodeler Satisfaction among Residential Window and Patio Door Manufacturers” by J.D. Power and Associates
2007
Simonton is voted number one in quality in a study by Builder magazine
Received BICA (Best-In-Class Award) for being rated "Best Overall National Vinyl Window Manufacturer" in industry study
BICA (Best-In-Class Award) winner; addition of ProFinish Brickmould 600 Product Line
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
Simonton was recognized "Highest in Builder and Remodeler Satisfaction among Residential Window and Patio Door Manufacturers” by J.D. Power and Associates
SimontonTime delivery introduced
Fiberglass hinged patio doors launched
J.D. Power and Associates Award for “Highest in Builder and Remodeler Satisfaction among Residential Window and Patio Door Manufacturers” received
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
Simonton SMART program introduced