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Integrity Windows and Doors Opens New Plant in Roanoke, VA
August 26, 2004 Roanoke, Va. – Integrity Windows and Doors, a leading manufacturer of windows and doors for builders that demand superior performance, reliability and service – today celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Roanoke, Va. The plant, located in the Valley Gateway Business Park, is expected to create a total of 150 jobs by the end of 2005 and 350 jobs by the end of 2008.
“With today’s announcement, Integrity is reaffirming its commitment to the customers we serve,” said George Marvin, president of Integrity Windows and Doors. “By establishing a manufacturing foothold on the East Coast, and increasing our production capacity, we’re better positioned to respond to the needs of our growing customer base with superior products, dependable service and fast, on-time delivery.”
Since their introduction in 1994, Integrity’s windows and doors have earned a national reputation in the building products industry for best-in-class performance, reliability and service thanks to a highly-durable pultruded fiberglass material called Ultrex® that makes up the products’ exterior. Integrity’s windows and doors are available in today’s most popular standard sizes and styles from a national network of professional retailers.
Production of Integrity windows and doors at the Roanoke facility began earlier this summer, and will ramp up as necessary to support market demand. The facility currently employs approximately 75 people, and recruitment for an additional employees in a variety of production, technical and professional positions will begin this fall. Position openings will be advertised through job fairs, community newspapers, and the company’s Web site at www.integritywindows.com.
“Roanoke County Virginia is a natural choice for Integrity’s expansion,” said George Marvin. “This community’s leaders have created an environment that makes Roanoke a great place for businesses to grow and prosper. This translates into greater job opportunities for the people who live and work here.”
Integrity selected Roanoke for its expansion because of the county’s strategic location along the East Coast, skilled labor force, business-friendly climate and close proximity to a major transportation infrastructure as well as colleges, universities, and technical institutes.
Elmer Hodge, Roanoke County Administrator said, "Roanoke County is pleased to welcome Integrity Windows to the Roanoke Valley. Integrity is a well known manufacturer of high quality windows and doors, and is an outstanding employer for the citizens of Roanoke. We are proud to partner with Integrity in the creation of significant manufacturing jobs, which further demonstrates that Roanoke is an excellent location for manufacturing operations. The opening of the Integrity facility marks the beginning of important relationships that will benefit the region for many years."
The new plant is the second manufacturing facility for Integrity, which also operates a 400,000-square-foot-plant in Fargo, N.D. That facility employs more than 500 people and has been in operation since 1994.