DES MOINES, IA, September 23, 1999 – Windsor Windows & Doors is the proud recipient of a prestigious award for its revolutionary Legend Series window products. Window & Door, one of the leading trade publications serving the window and door industry, gave Windsor's Legend Series an honorable mention in the Most Innovative Window/Large Manufacturer category of its 1999 Crystal Achievement Awards.
"Winners were selected by a group of industry executives representing a broad segment of the window and door industry. The judges brought a great deal of experience and expertise to the selection process. Your company should be truly honored to be cited by this distinguished group of industry peers," says Nicole Harris, Window & Door publisher. The Crystal Achievement Awards recognize unique innovations in product technology, manufacturing, and marketing.
"This is an exciting honor for Windsor. We extend our thanks and gratitude to our distributors and to every Windsor employee. From the design team to the line manufacturers and the office staff, our fine employees are the key to a successful product like the Legend Series," says John Smit, president of Windsor Windows & Doors.
"We couldn't be more pleased about the Legend Series impact on the window industry. We think it's as close to a perfect window as you can get. It's got the beautiful look and feel of wood, but none of the potential problems."
The Legend Series is featured in the August issue of Window & Door. In addition, magazine representatives will present a plaque to Windsor Windows & Doors. The presentation will take place at the National Sash & Door Jobbers Exhibition in Nashville, TN, in early October.

The Windsor Legend Series is the industry's first window exterior made entirely of solid cellular PVC materials. It matches the strength and beauty of a traditional wood window with easy installation and low maintenance. Legend Series windows are ready to install, pre-painted inside and out, and the finish can be field painted to match any home décor.
A state-of-the-art manufacturing process creates a solid material that achieves the look and feel of wood with the outstanding performance characteristics of all-cellular PVC or poly-vinyl chloride. The term "cellular PVC" means the material has a cell-like structure that provides increased strength and insulation properties.
Windsor took almost two years to develop the Legend Series, subjecting the material to rigorous testing, including 1,000 hours of salt water testing. "We wanted to ensure this product would perform well over time in all climates across the nation, including high-humidity and cold temperature areas like the Midwest and high-moisture areas like the coastal regions of the U.S.," says Mike Crook, Legend Series sales manager.

Windsor Windows & Doors is a leading producer of standard and custom wood, vinyl and cellular PVC windows and patio doors for residential and commercial construction. With manufacturing facilities in West Des Moines, IA and Monroe, NC, the company serves markets nationwide. For the Windsor Windows & Doors distributor near you, call 1-800-887-0111 or visit the web site at www.windsorwindows.com.