Andersen, which reports making over 5 million Windows and doors annually, ranked 104th in Forbes Magazine’s 2004 annual listing of America’s largest private companies. Forbes estimated Andersen’s 2003 sales at $2.15 billion, up from $2 billion in 2002. In 2004, the manufacturer completed a new 150,000-square-foot extrusion facility in North Branch, MN, that produces lineal window and door components made with the company’s Fibrex wood/plastic composite material

The privately owned business was founded in 1903 by Danish immigrant Hans Andersen and his family in Hudson, Wisconsin, where logs arrived via the St. Croix River.

Today, Andersen Corporation is an international enterprise employing over 9,000 people at more than 20 locations with headquarters in Bayport, Minnesota, a 2.8 million-square-foot facility that covers 65 acres. Andersen annually manufactures more than six million wood and doors, with sales worldwide.

Andersen Corporation
Andersen Corporation is the umbrella organization for all Andersen businesses, products and employees.

Renewal by Andersen
Renewal by Andersen is an Andersen subsidiary company that offers a fresh approach to window replacement by serving 'do-it-for-me' homeowners who want simple, reliable solutions for replacing old windows with low-maintenance, energy-efficient, custom-made windows.

EMCO Doors
EMCO, a leading manufacturer and distributor of all season/storm doors and accessories, was acquired by Andersen Corporation in 2001. EMCO was founded in 1932 and began focusing on storm doors in 1977.

KML Windows Inc.
Founded in 1982 and acquired by Andersen Corporation in 2001, KML has grown to be one of the most respected specialty manufacturers of architecturally designed windows and entranceways in North America.

Silver Line Building Products
Silver Line Building Products Corporation, a leading manufacturer of vinyl replacement windows and patio doors in North America.  Based in New Jersey, Silver Line has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Texas and Illinois.  Adding this product line to the company’s portfolio has enabled Andersen to provide windows and doors for virtually any new construction or home improvement project.

Eagle Window & Door
Eagle is a wholly owned subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, manufacturing aluminum clad wood windows and patio doors. The product line includes a wide range of design options including 50 standard exterior colors, nine interior wood species, 11 factory interior finishes, decorative glass and blinds between the glass.

Dashwood Industries Ltd.
Dashwood, based in Ontario, is a leading Canadian window manufacturing company. Dashwood is the sole manufacturer of Andersen roof window and skylight products and also operates as a distribution partner to Andersen Logistics in Canada.

Aspen Research Corporation
Aspen Research is a research and development firm with special competencies in composite materials, adhesives and coatings. By constantly testing the newest building material technologies available, Aspen Research explores the potential for using state-of-the-art materials for current or new Andersen product lines. In addition to providing innovative solutions for Andersen Corporation, Aspen Research also serves a variety of other clients.

Andersen Logistics
Andersen Logistics is focused on the timely and efficient distribution of Andersen windows, patio doors, exterior doors and other exterior products to Andersen Windows, Inc. dealers.

1905: Andersen originates the "two bundle" method, which streamlines the window construction process. By standardizing sizes of frame pieces, then packaging them in separate horizontal and vertical pairs, units can be assembled on the job site in as little as ten minutes. It was nicknamed the Ten Minute Window.

1932: The Andersen® master casement window becomes the first completely assembled window unit in the industry — sash, frame and hardware. It quickly becomes an industry classic.

1952: Andersen begins fitting its windows with a first-of-its-kind new Welded Insulating Glass to provide protection against condensation and frost. It also eliminates the need for a removable storm panel.

1966: The Perma-Shield® Cladding System makes its debut. The patented, tough vinyl exterior for wood windows is developed with the help of Italian inventor, Luigi Zanini. The low-maintenance, vinyl-cladding system revolutionized the window industry and created an entire category of wood windows: clad-window.

1991: Development of Fibrex® material: a revolutionary composite made of wood fiber, reclaimed from Andersen manufacturing, and vinyl. Among its features are resistance to rotting, excellent insulation and low thermal expansion rate in extreme temperatures.

1995: Renewal by Andersen is founded — a subsidary that offers a fresh approach to window replacement by serving "do-it-for-me" homeowners who want simple, reliable solutions for replacing old windows with low-maintenance, energy-efficient, custom-made windows.

2003: Andersen Corporation celebrates 100 years in business and launches its 100 Years/100 Homes project with Habitat for Humanity pledging to build 100 homes over 5 years - a $5 million commitment.

Our Committment

Respect for the environment isn't the latest corporate initiative at Andersen. For over a century, it's been part of who we are. As an environmentally responsible citizen of the global community, Andersen Corporation is committed to environmental stewardship. We will continuously strive for our facilities, processes and products to meet or exceed all applicable government regulations relating to the environment, and we support these environmental goals:

• Minimize pollution at the source.
• Conserve natural resources through reduction, reuse and recycling of materials.
• Promote energy conservation.
• Develop long-lasting products that have a minimal adverse effect on the environment.
• Continuously improve our environmental performance

Andersen Corporation Sustainability Initiatives

The environment is everyone's home. As a leading manufacturer, Andersen has a unique responsibility to
monitor and adjust its environmental impact. Over the years, we have set and reached many goals, and we continue to create new and better standards to improve our performance. The process is continuous—as is our commitment to it.

We work to approach sustainability at every level, from the forest to your home. This section describes some of the initiatives we have undertaken to improve our environmental performance at each step of our manufacturing process.

In the Forest

We begin our holistic approach to sustainability in the forests and ecological systems that produce the raw materials we use to manufacture our products. That's why over 70% of our wood is sourced from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

In Our Manufacturing

Our goal is to continuously reduce pollutants and waste created in our manufacturing processes. Currently, we beneficially use 98% of raw materials, and have achieved major reductions in pollutants.

In Your Home

Energy-efficient Andersen products reduce the transfer of heat, which means your house will require less energy for cooling or heating. The durability of our products also reduces maintenance, painting, and replacement—saving even more resources and energy in the long run.

In the Classroom

Promoting the message of sustainability is important to us at Andersen Corporation. We support many educational opportunities for children—and adults—to learn how they can help address threats to the environment.