FLUSHING, NY, June 18, 2018 –National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems has expanded production at its newest factory in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) with the recent addition of the Crystal Series 100 vinyl window line.  The addition provides the company with greater production capacity and affords the company greater flexibility in production scheduling. In late 2015, Crystal acquired the PA factory, which required significant renovations and reconfigurations to accommodate window manufacturing operations.  Since production start up in 2016, Crystal has been assembling three of the company’s 20 product lines there, and the Series 100 vinyl line is now the fourth. “We’ve spent time and effort renovating and preparing our facility for new production lines and now we are ready to utilize the space,” said Craig Calderone, General Manager for Crystal’s PA operation.  “Crystal is currently fabricating three aluminum products here and now that we’ve added the appropriate saws and assembly equipment, the Series 100 will be the first of many more Crystal vinyl products to come.  Further into the future we even have plans to add vinyl extrusion capabilities at this facility.”  Presently Crystal extrudes vinyl window profiles only at its New York factory. The Crystal Series 100 vinyl window line is the company’s longstanding and popular basic vinyl model, offering good value and easy installation.  The 3-¼” frame depth double-hung window has tilt-sashes, full width lift rails, constant force balances, dual vent locks, and half-screens.  For enhanced energy efficiency, the product’s ⅞” insulating glass unit comes standard with low-E coating and Argon gas filling.  Options include triple IGUs, between-the-glass grids, and spiral balances. The Series 100 vinyl window is the first of several vinyl product lines slated to be fabricated at the Crystal NEPA factory.  New vinyl welding and corner cleaning equipment is scheduled for delivery and installation later this year, allowing many more of Crystal’s vinyl window and door lines to be manufactured there.

FLUSHING, NY, May 7, 2018 –At its 81st Annual Conference this past February, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized Crystal Window & Door Systems on its milestone 25 years of membership.  AAMA is the leading fenestration association which establishes performance testing standards for the window and door industry. “Crystal has been a member of AAMA since 1992, practically since we opened our doors for business,” said Steve Chen, President of Crystal Windows.  “Early on we recognized the technical value, professionalism, and prestige participation in this association brings to manufacturers, and we knew it was a tremendous source of information critical to our success.  Over the course of our quarter century of membership, we’ve gained knowledge of window design and performance standards and code requirements, and we have ensured our products are tested and certified to these high standards.” Also through its membership in AAMA, Crystal has been trained and approved as an instructor for architect and fenestration installer courses.  As an approved trainer, Crystal conducts the two-day InstallationMaster® Training and Certification Program originally designed by AAMA for window installers, helping many of its installation customers receive this professional credential. “Crystal is proud of its long-term dedication to furthering the growth, stature, and professionalism of the fenestration industry, and the company’s commitment as a member of AAMA is one demonstration of that,” said Chen.  “We look forward to continuing to be a part of this organization for many years.” Since 1936, AAMA has been an advocate for the fenestration industry, addressing standards, testing, certification, and building code issues on behalf of product manufacturers, suppliers and test labs with member participation.  Membership in AAMA has come to be recognized as a symbol of a fenestration manufacturer’s commitment to professionalism.