Ply Gem is based in Cary, NC and is North America’s top manufacturer and supplier of exterior construction materials, including windows, stone, siding, and forty other categories.
The company has more than 65 locations in the US and Canada and employs more than 8500 people. The company mission is to be the building products maker of choice in all markets it serves.
Excellent customer loyalty and relations define the success of the company. Moreover, the factors contribute to the company’s position as a leading employer as well as superior profitability and growth.
Since its humble beginning, Ply Gem has always been a unique and forward-thinking company – focused on innovation and growth. From its start way back in 1943, the company has become an industry leader. The company offers customers throughout North America a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality exterior products from its diverse group of brands. Hence, homeowners can enjoy a comfortable, beautifully customized, and low maintenance home.
Bernard Hewitt founded Ply Gem back in 1943 at the age of 27. Hewitt started this company in New York by buying plywood crates for just twenty-five cents. Next, he resold this wood for a sizable profit margin. Eventually, his determination and hard work allowed him to save sufficient money to make it big into the plywood business.
Through its extensive range of top-notch exterior building products, the company helps its customers in building style via a complete and all-inclusive solution called The Designed Exterior™. It is a combination of materials, textures, and colors — all meant to work well together to create customized curb appeal.
The company’s line of products can enhance your home’s curb appeal. The diverse product range includes:
- Siding
- Proofing
- Doors and windows
- Trim and accessories
- Stone
- Fence and railing
- Gutter protection systems
- Door surround systems
- Shutters
- Window mantles
- Mounting blocks
- Decorative corner posts
Ply Gem believes in building smart by offering eco-friendly solutions while maintaining environmentally-conscious and efficient business practices. The company is also taking other steps to help the environment. Moreover, the company is increasing its operational resourcefulness and identifying new ways to reduce carbon emissions and lower environmental impact.
Throughout its business processes, the company follows socially and ethically responsible practices while minimizing its impact on the environment.
So, whether it is the materials it uses, how it gets them to market, or the precious energy Ply Gem’s products save in the long run– it certainly all adds up to a considerable commitment and dedication to future generations.
Some eco-friendly initiatives of the company include its:
- Recycling program
- Energy star windows
- Energy efficient lighting
- Insulated siding
- NAHB Research Center
Ply Gem incorporated Foundation Labs in 2013. Foundation Labs is a separate business division exclusively dedicated to
- Leveraging industry research and experts
- Furthering building science
- Innovating around testing, products, and design aesthetics
The company promotes career advancement and professional growth through:
- Advanced Leadership Program
- Training
- Tuition reimbursement
Ply Gem manufactures its products in North America. Moreover, they back each product with warranties. Hence, customers can have full confidence in their remarkable quality.
