PR Newswire | May 19, 2021 04:00PM EDT

05/19 15:00 CDT

JELD-WEN Canada Named Manufacturer of the Year Winner from ENERGY STAR TORONTO, May 19, 2021

TORONTO, May 19, 2021/CNW/ - JELD-WEN of Canada, a subsidiary of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), was named the ENERGY STAR(r) Manufacturer of the Year in the category of Windows and Doors for 2021. The ENERGY STAR(r) Canada Awards recognize organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. JELD-WEN of Canada has won this award five times over the last seven years bringing their total ENERGY STAR(r) award count to eight. The ENERGY STAR(r) program is internationally recognized and the symbol is known broadly by consumers as a trusted mark for high efficiency products.

"JELD-WEN team members are being recognized today for the innovation and quality they build into every window and door we manufacture," said Robert Conway, Vice President and General Manager, JELD-WEN of Canada. "I'm proud of the JELD-WEN team. With more than 26 years of success in Canada, we still have an exciting future ahead of us. Thanks to ENERGY STAR(r) for this recognition. We look forward to continuing to develop products which deliver value and energy efficiency for all Canadians."

The company has been a participant in ENERGY STAR(r)Canada since 2003 and continually shows a strong commitment to energy efficiency. Over the past 18 months, JELD-WEN of Canada was able to increase the number of ENERGY STAR certified models within their already robust product offering.

Early in 2020, JELD-WEN of Canada demonstrated their commitment to energy efficiency by launching KEEP OUTSIDE OUT; a comprehensive awareness campaign used to market their specialized Northern Tri-Pane Collection(tm) windows across Canada. The company also introduced an energy efficiency calculator to help consumers understand the potential cost savings they could achieve by installing ENERGY STAR(r) certified window products. "We will continue to lead by example and push the boundaries with our innovative ENERGY STAR(r) certified products. Our goal is to be known as the brand that values energy efficiency, sustainability, and high-performance," said Paul Commisso, JELD-WEN of Canada's Director of Marketing and Product Line Management.

JELD-WEN is an international company. Operations in Canada include four window and door manufacturing facilities and two distribution centres spread across the country. JELD-WEN also has sales representatives and customer support in every province.

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About JELD-WEN

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN(r) worldwide; LaCantina(tm) and VPI(tm) in North America; Swedoor(r) and DANA(r) in Europe; and Corinthian(r), Stegbar(r), and Breezway(r) in Australia. Visit jeld-wen.com for more information.

SOURCE JELD-WEN Canada