Things You Didn't Know
During World War II, Andersen contributed to the war effort by reducing the use of scarce metals by 97 percent and by manufacturing nearly 5 million ammunition boxes.
Since consumer awareness testing first began for the category in 1965, Andersen has been the most recognized brand of windows and patio doors in America.
Andersen introduced the first wood gliding patio door in 1964 and is the largest manufacturer of patio doors today.
In 1914, Andersen Corporation created one of the very first employee profit-sharing programs. This vision continues today in a progressive attitude of sharing the rewards of success with employees, as demonstrated through substantial employee ownership of the company.
Andersen has been on the leading edge of mass production and customization technologies since it first began mass production in 1904 — a full nine years before Henry Ford put the automobile on an assembly line.
