Company Profile
PGT Industries
Company Overview
PGT Industries, the largest manufacturuer of impact-resistant windows & doors in the United States, currently employs over 2,300 at its two facilities, which include the 425,000 square foot corporate headquarters, manufacturing and delivery fleet facility in Venice, Florida, and the 450,000 square foot facility in Salisbury, North Carolina. PGT sells through a network of independent dealers and distributors. The company's total line of custom windows and doors are now sold throughout the eastern U.S. and a growing international market, which includes the Caribbean, South America and Australia. PGT's product line includes PGT® Aluminum and Vinyl Windows and Doors; WinGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors; Multi-Story Windows and Doors; and Eze-Breeze® Sliding Panels.
Company History
PGT Industries, founded in 1980, is a leading manufacturer of custom windows, doors and patio rooms.
In the early 1980s, PGT focused its operations on aluminum vinyl-glazed windows, which were used as porch enclosure systems. By 1987, PGT was manufacturing its first line of glass windows marketed under the name PGT (Progressive Glass Technology). And, by 1988, the company had added tool and die making and injection molding to its manufacturing capabilities, allowing it to keep pace with the company’s tremendous growth while ensuring its high standards of product quality and service.
The desire of northern customers to experience the outdoors year-round led to the development of PGT’s NatureScape® Patio Room in 1991. This custom- designed, pre-engineered room addition combines either vinyl-glazed or aluminum windows and doors with insulated wall, roof and floor panels. In 1995, an all season option including vinyl-framed windows and doors was added to this product line.
After the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the company aggressively began research and development for a window and door product line that would meet Miami-Dade County code requirements - some of the strictest building codes in the nation. PGT’s efforts to provide consumers with safety and security resulted in the 1996 premiere of the WinGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors product line.
In January, 2003, PGT acquired Binnings Building Products, Inc., of Lexington, North Carolina. Binnings, with $20 million in sales and over 200 employees, has manufactured aluminum and vinyl windows and doors and storm windows and doors for the replacement and new construction market since 1958. Their 225,000 square foot facility became PGT North Carolina Operations.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
PGT is also the leading authority on hurricane protection, with a full line of products that meet the toughest wind-borne debris requirements in the nation-Florida's Miami-Dade County codes.
Benefits
Competitive starting pay
Gainsharing program for hourly employees, providing quarterly bonuses based on productivity improvements
Management incentive program for leaders
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Product purchase discounts
Computer purchase plan
Area business discounts
Cigna health care coverage, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability and supplemental life insurance coverage
Three dental plan options
Company-subsidized fitness program
PGT-sponsored Summer and Holiday Camp for employees children
Paid holidays, vacations and personal days
Tuition reimbursement up to $50,000 for continuing education
Years of Service Awards