Samantha Reed first tried her hand in the restaurant and health care industries before realizing she needed a change to a faster-paced environment. She now has six years under her tool belt at ProVia in a career that not only allowed her to learn new skills, but also provided the opportunity for her to continue […]

ProVia’s new 1.792 MW solar array at its Cherry Ridge manufacturing facility is now fully online and operational. Company officials say the system, comprised of 4,480 solar panels, is among the largest privately-owned solar installations in Ohio and is projected to reduce electrical power consumption at this facility by 60% annually. The solar panels are […]

More than 50 years ago today, 20 million Americans took to the streets, across college campuses and hundreds of cities, “to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward,” say officials for earthday.org. The activities of that day helped to spur the passage of new environmental laws in the U.S., they say, including the […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of its Partner of the Year awards, and that included three door and window companies—all receiving designations in Sustained Excellence. Program officials say Energy Star’s awards are designed to recognize companies that made “outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.” Award-winning partners, […]

More good news for the health of the industry came late last week as ProVia announced it is expanding its entry door manufacturing facility located near Walnut Creek, Ohio. The three-part, 150,000-square-foot expansion will enable the company to meet the growing demand for its professional-class entry doors, officials said. Company president Brian Miller told [DWM] […]

Soft-Lite Windows and Doors recently announced it received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. This is the seventh consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. “We are honored to once again receive this award. Earning the title of Partner of […]

This week isn’t just the beginning of a new month; it’s Women in Construction (WIC) Week. In honor of the occasion, [DWM] is showcasing a few of the door and window industry’s women who continue to set examples for female success. Kristi King, owner and recent founder of The Glass Guru in Clarksville, Tenn., says she started […]

The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) recognized ProVia with a gold award for healthy worksite practices during its 2019 Healthy Worksite awards presentation. According to the company, this is the second consecutive year it has been recognized as a healthy worksite. These awards recognize Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through […]

The new year is officially here and as the door and window industry ramps up for a brand new decade, [DWM] took the time to grab the top stories from the past ten years and learn what those in the industry predict for the next ten. Reflecting on the past and looking to the future, […]

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program issues Partner of the Year Awards, distinguishing the program’s best participants in the area of corporate energy management. This year, three door and window companies made the list—also being recognized for “Sustained Excellence,” after going above and beyond the criteria for two or more […]