WeatherGard
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Type | Private |
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Industry | Fenestration |
Founded | 1988, in Detroit, Michigan |
Founder | Albert BenEzra |
Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 3 (2015) |
Area served | Lower Peninsula of Michigan, United States |
Key people | Shlome BenEzra |
Products | Windows |
Services | Windows doors insulation roofing siding gutters |
Number of employees | 150 (2015) |
Website | weathergard |
WeatherGard is an Farmington, Michigan[1] based window manufacturer which provides window, door, insulation, roofing, gutter, and siding installation services to customers in Michigan's Lower Peninsula from its offices in Oak Park, Lansing and Grand Rapids.[2]
History[]
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WeatherGard was founded as WeatherGard Window Company, Inc by Albert BenEzra on September 13, 1988 in Detroit, Michigan. BenEzra, who had been in the door industry for over a decade realized he could expand his business by manufacturing windows. Basing his design on British manufacturing techniques WeatherGard became the first Michigan window manufacturer to introduce four point welding, and first to offer painted exterior colors. WeatherGard would later expand its operations, moving to its location to Oak Park in 1995 and introducing insulation, roofing, gutter, and siding installation services.[3] WeatherGard focuses primarily on residential services, but has also taken part in commercial work such the restoration of the historic Alden Park Towers in Detroit.[4]
In 2015 WeatherGard received an Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award from Consumers Energy.[5]
References[]
- ^ Haege, Glenn (September 21, 2014). "Handyman: Best new window is one installed properly". The Detroit News. Detroit. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ^ Rozum, Nancy (June 2013). "The Evolution of Windows & Doors". Building: Business & Apartment Management. West Bloomfield, Michigan: Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan.
- ^ Hulett, Sarah (December 29, 2010). "Energy credit brings businesses last-minute flurry". Michigan Radio. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- ^ "Houses We Love". Detroit Home. Royal Oak, Michigan: Hour Media. 5 (4): 104. July 2007.
- ^ "Consumers Energy Excellence in Energy Efficiency Awards". consumersenergyinyourcommunity.wordpress.com. Consumers Energy. May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
External links[]
- WeatherGard Official site
- Manufacturing companies based in Michigan
- Manufacturing companies established in 1988
- Privately held companies based in Michigan
- Window manufacturers