Taylor, Mich. (October 3, 2011) -The new Essence™ Series wood
windows from Milgard®, a Masco company, has been awarded a Crystal
Achievement Award as the most innovative window by a large manufacturer.
The Crystal Achievement Award program from Window & Door magazine, a
publication of the National Glass Association, honors significant
innovations and achievements in window and door technology,
manufacturing and marketing. Each year's award winners are featured in
the magazine's September issue.
"We are honored that the research and development we devoted to the
Essence Series have been recognized with this award," said Jim Sheehan,
product manager for Milgard. "Essence Series offers everything the
industry has been waiting for in a wood window."
Designed to meet the expectations of the wood window market, Essence
Series combines the warmth and architectural beauty of natural solid
wood on the interior with the strength and durability of fiberglass on
the exterior. Additionally, Milgard offers a Full Lifetime Warranty with
Glass Breakage Coverage that includes parts and labor on the wood
windows.
Taking a "no compromise" approach to design that extends beyond good
looks; Milgard engineered Essence Series to meet ENERGY STAR®
qualifications without any upgrades. The line also features the Milgard
SmartTouch™ lock, which helped Essence Series become the first wood
window to earn the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis
Foundation.
For more information, visit milgard.com.
About Masco Corporation
Masco Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of
brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr®
paint, BrassCraft® water supply products, Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets,
bath and shower fixtures, KraftMaid®, Merillat® and Quality™ cabinets
and Milgard® windows and doors. Masco is also a leading provider of
services that include the installation of insulation and other building
products through Masco Contractor Services and Masco Home Services. For
more information on the Masco family of brands, visit www.masco.com.
About Milgard Windows & Doors
Milgard Windows & Doors, a Masco company based in Tacoma, Wash.,
offers a full line of wood, aluminum, vinyl and fiberglass windows and
patio doors for builders, dealers and homeowners, all backed by a Full
Lifetime Warranty, including parts and labor. The company has been
recognized for manufacturing the nation's highest quality vinyl windows
six times in a yearly survey sponsored by Hanley-Wood Inc., publishers
of Builder magazine. Milgard has approximately 3,800 dealer locations nationwide. For more information, visit milgard.com or call 1.800.MILGARD.
Contact
Karen Mendelsohn
Vice President - Sales & Marketing
313.792.6708
karen_mendelsohn@mascohq.com
Media Contact
Katie Feltz
MSL Chicago
312.861.5256
katie.feltz@mslgroup.com