Created for those who love life on the water, the $5.5 million electric yacht designed by Arkup is the first of its concept in the world. The floating home combines high-end design and cutting-edge technology to create a fully sustainable living environment. The 75-foot livable yacht was completed last year and features high-performance storefront windows from […]

PGT Innovations  recently expanded its operations in the Miami area with the opening of two new locations. The company says the new facilities will enhance its manufacturing capabilities to meet future expected growth of the impact-resistant window and door market. The main location, a 330,000-square-feet facility designed to produce residential impact-resistant products, is in Hialeah. […]

CGI, a subsidiary of PGT Innovations, recently donated doors and windows to the foster care organization 4KIDS of South Florida. 4KIDS of South Florida is a faith-based foster care agency that assists abused and neglected children. 4KIDS offers four local residential facilities where children can live in an authentic home environment. The organization also assists […]

PGT Innovations, formerly PGT Inc., will officially unveil its new brand name at the 2017 International Builders’ Show (IBS), scheduled for January 10-12, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. PGT Innovations combines the technological capabilities of three companies — CGI, PGT Custom Windows & Doors and WinDoor. PGT acquired WinDoor in February of this year and CGI in […]

CGI Windows & Doors recently brought on Frank Perna as director of operations for its Miami-based operations. “Frank is an excellent addition to the CGI management team,” says Steven E. Dawson, vice president and general manager. “The depth of his experience – 25 years in the fenestration industry – is incredible; we look forward to benefitting […]

PGT, Inc. will expand its reach into the impact-resistant fenestration industry with its completed acquisition of CGI Windows and Doors Holdings, Inc (CGI). The transaction, valued at approximately $111 million, is consistent with PGT’s plan to grow strategically while contributing to earnings growth through targeted acquisitions of complementary specialty products. “Today we welcome the entire […]

CGI Windows & Doors has posted a new video to its YouTube channel that showcases its impact window manufacturing process. “The more you know, the better building product choices you can recommend as a dealer, or choose as a homeowner,” says Tom Riscili, president and CEO of CGI Windows & Doors. “Our video spotlights both […]

Two major manufacturers of impact-resistant doors and windows will join forces as PGT Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to buy CGI Windows & Doors Holdings Inc. (a portfolio company of Cortec Group Fund, IV, LP). CGI will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of PGT. PGT says the transaction, valued at approximately $111 million, is […]

It’s hard enough running a business. But in certain states, it may be even harder for door and window companies than others. Texas and Florida are number one and two, respectively, in terms of the best and worst states to do business, while New York and California round out numbers 49 and 50. This is […]