When an entrepreneur with a heart for manufacturing joined forces with four business partners to buy a small millwork plant in 1960, he set the stage for a world-class organization opening doors and windows into every corner of the world today.
Now, marking 62 years as a company on Oct. 28, 2022, JELD-WEN operates over 115 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries as one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers. While top-quality craftsmanship is a hallmark that has remained through the company’s tenure, JELD-WEN continues to innovate in service of the industry that drives our economy forward and creates comfortable, safe homes for families.
With a global ecosystem of innovation centers in North America, Europe and Australasia, JELD-WEN leads vital research and development to identify home building products that advance sustainability, function and style. This integrated team includes glass scientists, engineers and technologists working collaboratively to address industry challenges and share best practices.
Serving customers globally takes more than innovation – and that’s where the JELD-WEN Excellence Model comes in. Through lean manufacturing principles and deep industry expertise, the JELD-WEN Excellence Model provides a framework to advance supply chain, operational and sustainability progress across the global organization.
As the residential and commercial landscape continues to evolve, JELD-WEN is well-positioned to innovate and accelerate product advances – into the next 62 years and beyond.