Republic Windows & Doors

Republic Window & Doors, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures custom-crafted vinyl windows for new construction homebuilders, home improvement dealers and direct commercial accounts throughout the United States. Founded in 1965 by William Spielman, Republic remains family owned and is currently headed by President and CEO, Rich Gillman. Republic takes great pride in its focus on innovation and a commitment to providing the best solutions for our customers.

For the past year, Republic Windows & Doors has been stepping-up its focus on innovation in all areas of the company. From product development to marketing, from manufacturing to installation - innovation is the big story at Republic. Our Public Relations effort has spotlighted many of the exciting programs underway at Republic, and has resulted in the following press releases:

There are currently 1 press releases.

February 15, 2007
Republic Windows & Doors Receives Equity Financing from Chase Capital Corp.
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

There are currently 20 press releases.

August 31,2005
New Colors Offered on Republic's Enhancement and Premier Window Lines
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 17,2005
Republic Announces New Hires
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 17, 2005
Republic Announces Promotions
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 11, 2005
Republic Wins Most Valuable Product Award for Enhancement Window Systems
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

July 13, 2005
Dealer Locator Gives Republic's Partner-Dealers Visibility Online
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 30, 2005
By Women For Women: Republic Creates Lean Design for POP Displays
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 29, 2005
Republic Windows & Doors Named Certified Trade Contractor by NAHB for Second Year
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

May 31, 2005
Republic Introduces Innovative Flange for Stucco Installations
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

May 30, 2005
Republic Opens Midway Warehouse
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

May 3, 2005
Republic Windows & Doors Announces Partnership with Ruan Transportation Management Systems
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

May 2, 2005
Republic Qualifies as Energy Star Canada Participant
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 14, 2005
Certified Installers Ensure Trouble-free Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 7, 2005
Republic Improves Hardware Color for Woodgrain And Cocoa Casement, Bow and Bay Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

March 20, 2005
Surprised Homeowners Win EnergyStar Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

March 18, 2005
Tips on Choosing Replacement Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

March 18, 2005
Fuel Savings Promised with Ultra-Performance Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

February 26, 2005
Republic Unveils Ultra-Performance Glass Packs-Backed by Fuel-Savings Guarantee
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

February 7, 2005
Republic Wins Website Design Awards for www.enhancementwindows.com
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

February 4, 2005
Glass Breakage Warranty Turns Heads
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 2, 2005
Republic Offers New Diamond V-Groove Patterns on Picture Windows and More
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

There are currently 21 press releases.

December 7, 2004
Using In-house Talent to Create Websites That Rock
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

November 29, 2004
Republic Moves to Block & Tackle Balances on Four Window Lines
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

November 10, 2004
Republic Introduces World Class E-Commerce System for Window Dealers
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

October 19, 2004
Republic Windows & Doors Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

October 15, 2004
Republic Windows & Doors Names First Female Vice President
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

October 6, 2004
Republic Names Exclusive Area Dealers for Enhancement Window Systems
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

September 30, 2004
Republic's Contour Window Appeals to Remodelers and Builders
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

September 30, 2004
Republic Offers Allure Window Collection for Replacement Applications
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 26, 2004
Republic Invests in Innovative Moisture Cure Polymer
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 12,2004
Republic Unveils New Concepts in Integrated Window Distribution in Philadelphia
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 05, 2004
Republic's Premier Window Line Boasts Substantial Upgrades
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

July 14, 2004
Republic Windows Goes on Reality-TV
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 29, 2004
Republic Windows & Doors Offers Affordable Alternative to Fusion-Welded Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 22,2004
Republic Windows & Doors, First and Only to be Named Certified Trade Contractor East of the Rockies by the NAHB
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 08, 2004
New Anti-Lift Blocks Improve Republic's Slider Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 01,2004
Seen Through the Shadows: Windows on Cabrini Green
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 30,2004
Beveled Garden Window Charms Neighbors, Wows Cooks
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 04, 2004
Republic Windows & Doors Unveiled its Enhancement Window System at Fensterbau
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

February 27, 2004
Republic Offers Options on Bows and Bays
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 23, 2004
Republic Windows & Doors names Tim Widner Director of Manufacturing
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 20, 2004
Republic University Announces Class Schedule for 2004
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

There are currently 17 press releases.

December 23, 2003
www.republicwindows.com revamped
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

December 02, 2003
Republic Windows & Doors Initiates Industry Move Move to Cradle-to-Cradle Design Model
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

September 10, 2003
Republic Offers Custom Branded Window
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

September 08, 2003
Targeted Direct Mail Program Wins Leads For Republic Windows & Doors
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

August 02,2003
Heat Mirror Windows Significantly Reduce Energy Consumption
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

July 11, 2003
Stay Clean Glass Reduces Need To Wash Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

June 25,2003
V-groove Glass Enhances Curb Appeal
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 16, 2003
AAMA Announces 2002 Outstanding InstallationMasters Sponsor Award
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 05, 2003
Republic Focuses On Innovation/Improves Adjustable Keeper on Allure, Contour
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

April 05, 2003
Republic Improves Roller Assembly On Sliding Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

March 20, 2003
Republic Offers Allure Window Collection For Replacement Contractors
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

ebruary 18, 2003
Republic Windows & Doors First in U.S. to Acquire Latest Tempering Technology
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 22, 2003
Patio Doors Designed with Needs of Remodelers and Builders in Mind
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 22, 2003
Republic Offers an Acoustical Alternative in Windows with Sound Barrier Window SystemsSM
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 22, 2003
Republics TUF Glass Available in All Doors and Windows
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 22, 2003
Stealth Lock from Republic Windows & Doors Offers Added Security
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

January 22, 2003
Republic Introduces the Vinyl Window for High-End Homes
Chicago, IL - (For Immediate Release)

There are currently 3 articles.

March 01, 2005
Republic's Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs featured in Window and Door magazine
"Gone are the days when "green building" was a topic of conversation among only the wealthy or environmentally conscious. Mainstream America is beginning to demand green building practices in both the commercial and residential arenas..."

January 01, 2005
Republic Windows & Doors, First and Only to be named Certified Trade Contractor East of Rockies by NAHB
"Republic Windows & Doors has just received certification in the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) National Housing Quality (NHQ) Certified Trade Contractor Program for its installation program..."

January 10, 2005
Republic's InstallationMasters certification program increases customer satisfaction and protects builders from liability issues
"Looking at window installation in particular, the only prudent course of action is to install to the highest standards in the industry...Republic is so committed to trained and certified installers, the company is requiring all of its homebuilder-customers to use the InstallationMasters methods..."

There are currently 16 articles.

September 01,2004
"Quality In, Quality Out - Your Product is the Sum of its Partners": a Door and Window Maker Magazine article by Amy Zimmerman, Vice President Marketing, Republic Windows & Doors
"Recently, a friend asked me, "Is there a formula for building the best quality product - one that exceeds all of its competitors?" What appeared to be an overly simplistic question got me thinking, and I realized that the answer is really very simple..."

August 01,2004
Republic Certified as NAHB Quality Contractor
"Republic Windows & Doors has just received certification in the National Association of Home Builders' National Housing Quality Certified Trade Contractor Program for its installation program, The Republic Difference..."

August 10, 2004
Republic's COO, Les Teichner, interviewed by IndustryWeek.com magazine on Republic's "Cradle-to-Cradle", closed-loop production methods
"Purchasers of vinyl windows and doors that are environmentally conscious and are interested in representing products that have an eye toward societal values will look to Republic to be their supplier..."

July 01, 2004
Republic's glass tempering capabilities and corresponding product safety, featured in Glass Magazine
"Like a number of manufacturers, however, executives at Republic Windows & Doors, Chicago, saw tempering as an important competitive component. The company invested more than $1 million in a tempering oven to make its own glass so that it could offer "very short lead times and competitive prices", according to Amy Zimmerman, director of marketing..."

June 30, 2004
Republic and Veka Enhance Fensterbau Show
"Chicago-based Republic Windows & Doors showcased its Enhancement window at the recent Fensterbau show, held in Germany..."

May 01, 2004
Republic's "Enhancement" window line is featured at the 2004 edition of "Fensterbau", the world's largest exhibition dedicated to windows and doors, in Germany
"The increasingly international nature of Fensterbau and the industry was also evident in the booth of Veka AG, which in addition to featuring its three main German window lines, also showcased a double-hung window from the U.S., the new Enhancement window manufactured by Republic Windows in Chicago..."

May 10, 2004
Republic Windows lauded by Builder Magazine for Environmental Responsibility
"It might surprise you to know just how far and wide into the resources chain a single product, such as a vinyl window, can extend. Everything counts on the environmental report card...

April 01, 2004
Remodeling News asks Republic Windows whether Chinese Imports are a threat to the U.S. Vinyl Industry
"...Reports are that the Chinese imports are being sold at between 35 percent and 50 percent below U.S. market prices, due to overvaluing of the Chinese currency by 40 percent...at present, the level of Chinese vinyl profile imports has not yet risen above the 3 percent market volume threshold required to file a complaint..."

April 10, 2004
Window & Door magazine presents Republic Windows with the Advertising Excellence Award
"Republic Windows and Doors received an Advertising Excellence Award for their ad that appeared in the April 2004 edition of Window & Door Magazine. The award was based on an advertising study performed by Baxter Research Corporation, an independent agency..."

April 20, 2004
Remodeling News magazine asks Republic, "What Do Homeowners Want from Windows?"
"...Natural light now is preferable to artificial light from an energy efficiency aspect. This trend toward daylighting spaces can be accomplished due to advances in glass and window technology, says Amy Zimmerman, director of Marketing at Republic Windows. Low-E glass is standard on all Republic windows, but also among most manufacturers' lines..."

February 15, 2004
Republic Tries Creative New Strategy to Gain New Dealers
"Chicago-based Republic Windows & Doors turned on the creative juices and as a result has created a movie-themed postcard campaign to seek new dealers..."

February 01, 2004
Republic Windows listed in Window & Door Magazine's Top 100 Manufacturers in 2004
"Recent developments at Republic include a new environmental initiative launched in partnership with MBDC, a consulting firm focusing on ecologically intelligent design..."

January 30, 2004
Remodeling Magazine features Republic's Enhancement Window Line
"Republic's Enhancement vinyl windows are available with cherry, light oak, and dark oak interior finishes and come in double-hung, picture, swing-in slider..."

January 15, 2004
Republic Rocks the Cradle
Republic Windows and Doors has committed to working with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry to overhaul its window manufacturing processes, intending to make these available to the rest of the fenestration industry through licensing

January 01, 2004
Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation Magazine: "Window Maker's Goal: No Waste"
Chicago-based Republic Windows & Doors said last month it will pursue a manufacturing policy that would introduce methods to eliminate all waste from its production processes.

January 01, 2004
Window & Door Magazine features Republic's Enhancement window line
"Targeted at the upper end of the replacement market, the Enhancement line of windows was designed from the ground up..."

There are currently 12 articles.

December 01, 2003
Republic Windows featured in Qualified Remodeler's 2004 Buyer's Guide
"Republic's oak wood-grain casement with prairie V-grooving shows off Republic's decorative v-groove glass..."

November 01, 2003
Republic Offers Slew of Glass, Grid, Color and Finishes for it's Classic II Window Collection
"Republic Windows and Doors' vinyl windows in the Classic II window collection mimic the appearance of wood"

September 01, 2003
Replacement Contractor features Republic's glass options and its new Enhancement window line
"Republic Windows & Doors offers windows with V-Grooving, high-performance, low-E glass, heat mirror glass and tempered Tuf Glass..."

July 20, 2003
Industrial Engineer "Opening up to Efficiency"
Republic Windows & Doors enters the realm of cellular manufacturing with a blast.

July 01,2003
Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation Magazine features Republic Windows & Doors in their Best Practices Series

July 01, 2003
MRO Today features Republic Windows & Doors
Employees, managers team up to eliminate injuries at Republic Windows & Doors

June 20, 2003
Republic's Safety Measures spotlighted in Training Magazine
Pursuing a Zero-Accident Culture

May 01, 2003
Republic Windows & Doors featured in DWM's 'Inside a Successful Vinyl Manufacturing Plant' issue
"The massive glass facade that greets visitors to Chicago-based Republic Windows and Doors is striking. On the surface, this vinyl window and door manufacturer wants its attractive facility to reflect who it is and what it does. But its real identity is beyond the glass wall. It is a large family of enthusiastic people whose day-to-day lives working on a production line have been affected by change...."

April 03, 2003
AAMA Preparing to Roll Out Installer Training Program
Gaining acceptance may take time, but manufacturers are enthusiastic about potential benefits

March 01, 2003
Serious Safety Dividends from Compliance Magazine

January 22, 2003
Republic Windows & Doors on 'Made in Chicago' website

June 01, 2003
Republic Windows & Doors Featured in Door & Window Maker's 'Top 10 Manufacturers to Watch' issue
Republic's steady growth can be attributed to many factors, but the driving force is innovation in the way people are motivated throughout the organization. A dramatic change in the corporate culture coincided with the move to a new facility on Chicago's historic Goose Island. The 375,000-square-foot building is on 16 acres and was designed with ergonomic, environmental and human issues in mind.

There are currently 13 articles.

October 02, 2002
Republic Windows & Doors featured in Northern Illinois Real Estate Magazine
Raising the Bar on Window Installation

September 01, 2002
Marketing Efforts in Replacement Window Business

August 01, 2002
Classic II Vinyl Windows featured in Professional Remodeler Magazine

June 30, 2002
Republic looks at its people as their Most Valuable Production Technology
From the June issue of Window & Door Magazine...

June 20, 2002
Republic Featured in May/June 2002 issue of Building Products

May 15, 2002
Window Hardware and Accessory Options featured in Fenestration Magazine

May 01, 2002
Expect the Unexpected-The future of glazing technology

March 23, 2002
As featured on growingsensibly.org
Republic Windows and Doors has greatly benefited from its move to Goose Island, an urban industrial park that is undergoing complete redevelopment.

March 15, 2002
Stay Clean Glass featured in Building Products Magazine

March 01, 2002
Republic's Plant Design is Environmentally Conscious - Fenestration Magazine
Green business has become a popular concept as companies recognize the need for environmentally conscious practices. One company that has taken this philosophy beyond just product development and incorporated it into its day-to-day operations is Republic Windows & Doors...

February 20, 2002
Republic listed in Window & Doors

June 10, 2002
Classic II Vinyl Windows featured in Remodeling Magazine

May 20, 2002
Expect the Unexpected-The Future of Glazing Technology
Chicago-based Republic Windows & Doors stands out as a company whose innovations reach beyond its product development and into the company's philosophy and day-to-day operations.

There are currently 2 articles.

December 15, 2001
"Replacement Window Strategies" - Fenestration Magazine

October 01, 2001
Republic Windows & Doors featured in Northern Illinois Real Estate Magazine
Building Profitability into New Construction

There are currently 3 articles.

June 01, 2000
Republic Remains Leader in Nationwide Sound Abatement Programs
Long recognized as the Midwest's leading vinyl window manufacturer, today Republic sells its products to window replacement companies across the United States.

June 10, 2000
History of Republic Windows and Doors on Goose Island
Up until the late 1970's, industry thrived on Goose Island thanks to a long standing history of favorable rail, barge and highway access.

June 20, 2000
Republic Sets Higher Standards in Manufacturing Facilities
Republic WIndows & Doors, Inc., has moved to its new world-class manufacturing and office facility. The 375,000 square foot national headquarters is situated on a 16 acre campus at Hickory and Division Streets, in Chicago's Goose Island Industrial Corridor

There are currently 3 articles.

November 01,1999
Business Week features Republic Windows and Doors

January 18,1999
Republic Windows & Doors featured in the Chicago Sun-Times

August 15,1999
Republic Windows & Doors receives Crystal Achievement Award
Window manufacturers may see their products featured in architectural publications, but rarely their factories. Republic's new manufacturing facility, however, has attracted much attention for its Mies van der Rohe inspired design, and was recently featured in Architecture Magazine.

Vinyl Replacement Windows and Patio Doors

Republic Window and Doors, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures custom-crafted vinyl windows for new construction homebuilders, home improvement dealers and direct commercial accounts throughout the United States.

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