JELD-WEN Company Overview

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. December 08, 2009 —  

Company name: JELD-WEN is an acronym created from the initials of the company founder’s parents and sister. The correct way to refer to the company name in print is in uppercase, JELD-WEN.

Established:  1960

Operations:  JELD-WEN operates 62 manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S. The company has operations in 22 countries.

Headquartered:  Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA

Primary U.S. products: Interior Doors: wood, molded, and MDF -  Exterior Doors: wood, fiberglass, and steel - Windows & Patio Doors: wood, vinyl and aluminum

Number of employees: 20,000+ worldwide

Recent notables: JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR partner since 1998 and earned the designation of ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2003. JELD-WEN of Canada was named 2009 ENERGY STAR Participant of the Year by NRCanada. JELD-WEN is a voting board member of the Green Building Initiative, which administers Green Globes® building certification program. JELD-WEN is a voting member of the U.S. Green Building Council, which administers the LEED building certification program.

Charitable outreach: The JELD-WEN Foundation matches JELD-WEN employees’ United Way giving, provides scholarships, and focuses on funding capital projects in communities where the company operates. JELD-WEN Tradition Foundation has contributed nearly 2 million to educational organizations since 2003.

For more information: 

JELD-WEN U.S. products www.jeld-wen.com               

JELD-WEN global products www.jeld-wen.net

Online newsroom: http://www.jeld-wen.com/pressroom/index.cfm