MILGARD Windows and Doors, part of the MITER Brands portfolio, recently announced the completion of a “significant renovation” at its fiberglass door and window production facility in Tacoma, Washington—an improvement that officials said is meant to “drive innovation in 2026.”
MILGARD officials report having removed all existing assets and refurbished the entire 150,000-square-foot facility, installing new equipment to support several product launches, including an upcoming C700 Fiberglass Series, set to be introduced in Q1 of 2026. The new equipment will help increase manufacturing efficiency, improve quality control and promote a safe manufacturing environment for team members, officials said.
“One of our core company values is innovation, and that’s what we focused on with this renovation and investment in automation,” said Brent Wright, MILGARD new product development project manager. “Fiberglass is one of our heavier products, so improving the cutting procedures and refining the handling process enhances team member safety, as the product will now be moved automatically by a machine. Additionally, by installing RFID monitors at every station, we are advancing our inventory control.”
In addition to improving inventory control, the new RFID smart tag system directs team members on the required tasks at each production station, streamlining many processes across the manufacturing floor, officials said.
The company also installed dust-collecting machines to improve containment of the dust created when cutting fiberglass. Approximately 99.9% of the dust generated from production is now captured, creating a healthier working environment for team members and maintaining cleaner products.
“As a company, we concurrently design a product and a process, which is what we did to prepare for the C700,” said Anand Mahajani, senior engineering manager. “This investment reinforces team member safety, supports innovation, and streamlines processes through automation for greater efficiency.”