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Achievements
From the start, three underlying principles have motivated every Andersen innovation: To make homes more comfortable, beautiful, and able to withstand the test of time.
In 1905, when on-site window construction was the norm, company founder Hans Andersen invented the “two-bundle” method of making standardized window frames. Horizontal and vertical frame parts were bundled separately, yet they combined in multiple ways in only 10 minutes without cutting. As a result, builders could more efficiently create the windows people wanted and dealers could stock the parts at a lower cost.
By 1932, Andersen eliminated the need for on-site assembly altogether with the industry’s first fully manufactured window unit, the Andersen® master casement. Andersen has always believed that to be a source of comfort, a home should be worry proof and time proof. Andersen’s 1966 invention of Perma-Shield® cladding all but guaranteed this result. Perma-Shield protects the exterior wood and virtually eliminates maintenance.
From the 1970s to the 1990s, Andersen continued to bring window performance to new levels. With advancements in energy-efficient design and Low-E glass technology, Andersen became the first national window manufacturer whose standard product line met ENERGY STAR® Window criteria across the country.
The passion for innovation continues today, as evidenced by the invention of Fibrex® material. A revolutionary composite made of reclaimed wood fiber and vinyl, Fibrex material exhibits some of the best thermal and low-maintenance qualities of both its source materials. As an extruded material, its custom applications are virtually limitless.
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