Loewen, a premium door and window company from Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, recently announced that Neil Fast will be joining Loewen as president and CEO, effective January 2023. The company says Fast is a native of Winnipeg with extensive experience in the building products space and a proven track record. Past roles include president, vice president […]

Soft Tech has named Jim McCord its business development manager, based in Pennsylvania. McCord began his career in the building materials industry right after graduating college. During this time, he gravitated toward the fenestration industry, selling industry names such as Andersen, Marvin and Loewen. In 2007, McCord made the switch to manufacturing when he accepted […]

Loewen recently announced Steve Donner has been appointed the senior vice-president of sales and customer experience. Donner will report to president and CEO Al Babiuk, and will assume responsibility for the Loewen sales organization. He will work closely with Kim Marchuk, the vice-president of sales, and will have customer service experience area responsibilities including customer […]

Loewen, the window and door manufacturer based in Steinbach, Manitoba, recently became certified under the province’s SAFE Work Certified program. To meet the SAFE Work Certified standard, three key ideals must be visibly present: commitment from management, hazard identification and risk control, and worker participation. These standards are judged by an audit process that includes […]

Dave Nachreiner has been named vice president and general manager for Loewen’s Tucson, Ariz., operations. Nachreiner joins Loewen after 14 years with Milgard Windows in various roles in sales, marketing and operations. While at Milgard, Nachreiner led expansion efforts into the fiberglass and wood window segments as well as launching a green-field operation in Texas. […]

Loewen has entered into an agreement to acquire La Loma Windows & Doors, based in Tucson, Ariz. Founded in 2004, La Loma manufactures wood and steel door and window products in  traditional and contemporary styles. “The La Loma acquisition will be a complementary addition to our current portfolio of Loewen products manufactured in Steinbach,” president and CEO Al Babiuk […]

Loewen, the door and window manufacturing enterprise based in Steinbach, Manitoba has been approved for participation in the Western Innovation Initiative (WINN). WINN is a five year federal initiative, administered by Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD). This initiative offers repayable loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with operations in Western Canada, to assist with […]

Loewen, based in Steinbach, Manitoba, has opened 12 new showrooms across Canada and the United States in 2011. The centers range in size from 1,500 to 5,000 square feet and showcase the company’s wood and metal‐clad doors and windows. The new showrooms have opened in Belfast, Maine, Boston and Brewster, Mass., Westport, Conn., Westerly, Rhode […]