PGT Innovations launches Diamond Glass production at Venice headquarters

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PGT Innovations is now offering Diamond Glass as the standard glass in its WinDoor product portfolio. Diamond Glass is up to 45% lighter and three times more scratch resistant than traditional laminated glass. This move showcases PGT Innovations' commitment to technology advancement and innovation. The launch of Diamond Glass is expected to improve the installation process for dealers and offer homeowners a more enjoyable experience with easier operability and increased protection against hurricane-force winds, intruders, noise pollution, and UV rays. The initial phase of the launch includes select Florida dealers and specific products. PGT Innovations plans to continue expanding its product offerings and improving existing products in the future.

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• PGT Innovations is offering Diamond Glass as the standard glass in its WinDoor product portfolio, which is up to 45% lighter and three times more scratch resistant than traditional laminated glass. This move showcases PGT Innovations' commitment to technology advancement and innovation. The launch of Diamond Glass is expected to improve the installation process for dealers and offer homeowners a more enjoyable experience with easier operability and increased protection against various factors.

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The window and door leader will offer new glass technology as the standard glass option for WinDoor

NORTH VENICE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window, door, and garage door industry, is now producing and offering Diamond Glass as the standard glass in its WinDoor product portfolio. Diamond Glass is a laminated, ultra-lightweight glass featuring Corning^® Architectural Technical Glass^™. It is up to 45 percent lighter and three times more scratch resistant than traditional laminated glass.

WinDoor® 9050 Terrace Door with 9020 Picture Window sidelites featuring PGT Innovations’ new Diamond Glass (Photo: Business Wire)

The next-generation glass technology stems from a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Corning Incorporated which PGT Innovations announced earlier this year. Diamond Glass can be used for either laminated or laminated-insulated windows or doors.

“In our pursuit of customer-centric innovation, we are thrilled to launch Diamond Glass as the new standard glass in our WinDoor product portfolio,” said Jeff Jackson, President and CEO of PGT Innovations. “This milestone not only showcases PGT Innovations' unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology but also underscores our strategy of investing in research and development to continuously strengthen, enhance, and make our products smarter and safer. By delivering cutting-edge technologies like Diamond Glass, we solidify our position as an industry leader in innovation and product development, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the fenestration industry.”

In this first phase of the launch, Diamond Glass is available to order from select Florida dealers in the following products: Garage Door (GD9995A); Bi-fold Door (BF1199A); Pivot Door (PV9998A); Picture Window (PW9020); Terrace Door (TD9050); and Sliding Glass Door (SGD8100).

“Incorporating Diamond Glass into our WinDoor product portfolio is a game-changer for both our dealers and homeowners,” said Debbie LaPinska, Chief Customer Officer for PGT Innovations. “Not only does it ease the installation process for our dealers, but it also offers homeowners a more enjoyable experience using the products as a result of easier operability, even in larger sizes and with impact-resistant glass that meets Miami-Dade testing standards. As our luxury brand, WinDoor is synonymous with exceptional quality, and it only makes sense that Diamond Glass, with its superior optical clarity, effortless operability, and unmatched protection against hurricane-force winds, intruders, noise pollution, and UV rays, would be included as the standard in these extraordinary products. We are incredibly excited about this rollout and the potential future rollout of Diamond Glass to our other brands.”

PGT Innovations continues to envision new products to add to its robust brand product portfolios, as well as reimagining solutions to improve existing products to continue pushing the industry forward and shaping a brighter future for all.

For more information on Diamond Glass, visit windoorinc.com.

About PGT Innovations, Inc.

PGT Innovations manufactures and supplies premium windows, doors, and garage doors. Its highly engineered and technically advanced products can withstand some of the toughest weather conditions on Earth and are revolutionizing the way people live by unifying indoor and outdoor living spaces.

PGT Innovations creates value through deep customer relationships, understanding the unstated needs of the markets it serves, and a drive to develop category-defining products. Through its brands, PGT Innovations is also the nation’s largest manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors and holds the leadership position in its primary market.

The PGT Innovations family of brands include CGI^®, PGT^® Custom Windows and Doors, WinDoor^®, Western Window Systems, Anlin Windows & Doors, Eze-Breeze^®, Eco Window Systems, NewSouth Window Solutions, and Martin Door. The company’s brands, in their respective markets, are a preferred choice of architects, builders, and homeowners throughout North America and the Caribbean. Their high-quality products are available in custom and standard sizes with massive dimensions that allow for unlimited design possibilities in residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. For additional information, visit www.pgtinnovations.com.

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Source: PGT Innovations, Inc.