In 1995, the Internal Product Development Center (PDC) testing facility was opened to assure Simonton windows and doors meet industry standards in air and water infiltration, structural integrity and resistance to forced entry.
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Simonton Milestones

    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.