Contact: George G. Marvin, Integrity Windows and Doors 218-386-1430
Phillip F. Sparks, Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership 343-1550
Doug Chittum, Roanoke County Economic Development 772-2069
Integrity Windows and Doors Chooses Roanoke County for New Facility
ROANOKE, VA – Marvin Windows and Doors, a Minnesota-based corporation, announced today that it has chosen Roanoke County’s Valley Gateway Business Park as the site of a new manufacturing facility for its line of Integrity Windows and Doors. Marvin, the largest made-to-order window and door manufacturer in the world is known for its high-quality craftsmanship, and has been recognized among industry leaders for producing superior products for 60 years. The Integrity facility is expected to create 150 jobs within the next 30 months, and 350 by the end of 2008. Integrity plans to invest $32 million within the next five years, $15 million in Phase I and $17 million in Phase II.
Integrity Windows and Doors was introduced in 1994 as a new line from Marvin. Integrity products feature exteriors made with Ultrex - an advanced, state-of-the-art pultruded fiberglass material that offers superior durability and performance. Integrity’s product line includes a wide range of standard-size windows and doors, including double hungs, casements, gliders, and swinging and sliding patio doors.
“The Roanoke Valley’s strategic location and excellent business climate make this a natural choice for our new east coast operation,” said George G. Marvin, president of Integrity Windows. “The officials from Roanoke County, the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership and the Commonwealth of Virginia went the extra mile in making us feel welcome.”
Integrity is the first company to locate in Valley Gateway, a mixed-used business park in eastern Roanoke County jointly developed by the county and F&W Properties, Inc. Integrity considered a number of sites in the mid-Atlantic region, as well as in North Dakota.
“We are very pleased that Marvin has chosen Roanoke County for the Integrity Windows and Doors manufacturing operation,” said Elmer Hodge, Roanoke County Administrator. “As a world leader within the window and door industry, the Marvin name brings with it a long-standing reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Coupled with Integrity’s progressive product line and refined technology, makes the company a perfect fit for our community.”
“Integrity chose the Roanoke Valley location because of the region’s reputation as a preferred expansion location, and the ability of local officials to put together an attractive package and close the deal,” said Phillip F. Sparks, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership.
The company was aided in its decision by the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, Roanoke County, Virginia Tech, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Workforce Services Program. The company will benefit from a state and local incentive package of more than $2 million, which includes a $500,000 Governor’s Opportunity Fund grant and approximately $600,000 in job training funds from Workforce Services, as well as Virginia Department of Transportation Access Road funds (requested). Roanoke County will provide off-site infrastructure improvements and an economic development grant to assist with their site preparation and start up costs. The Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership markets Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Roanoke, Salem, and Vinton to new and expanding industry. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Partnership has assisted expansions and locations representing $845.2 million in new investment and 10,856 direct new jobs in the region since its inception. About Marvin
The Marvin family has been in business for 100 years. Created by the people at Marvin Windows and Doors, Integrity Windows and Doors is the world's exclusive manufacturer of windows and doors made with Ultrex ® -- a state-of-the-art pultruded fiberglass material. For more information visit www.marvin.com or www.integritywindows.com