New Technology: JELD-WEN introduces MAG-Lock
JELD-WEN introduces MAG-Lock™, the first-of-its-kind vinyl window lock using magnet technology

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. February 13, 2008 — For homeowners and builders, it’s more difficult than ever to resist the strong attraction of JELD-WEN’s vinyl windows. 

That’s because the world’s leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors has become the first company in the nation to introduce magnet lock technology for residential vinyl windows. Called MAG-Lock, this new one-touch automatic lock now comes standard on JELD-WEN® Premium Vinyl slider and single-hung windows. According to JELD-WEN experts, MAG-Lock’s advantages include intuitive and easy to use design, safe and secure performance and a stylish low-profile design.
  
“With the MAG-Lock, you can literally use just one finger or the side of your hand to operate and lock your windows,” said Brian Hedlund, product marketing manager for JELD-WEN windows. “We’re hearing from customers that they have yet to see a cleaner looking or better operating lock system. In addition to its stylish design, the MAG-Lock is a fully concealed mechanism that is streamlined into the window profile. Security is a key benefit given it’s concealed from the outside of the house.”  

Thanks to its low maintenance and ease of operation, Hedlund says that MAG-Lock works particularly well for the latest universal design home housing trends. As homeowners plan for the future and look for ways to live comfortably at home as they age, MAG-Lock provides maximum safety and convenience.

Strong magnetism with major design pull MAG-Lock has passed the industry’s rigorous forced-entry resistance test, in addition to tests for water and air infiltration. The high-quality rare earth magnets used will maintain their strength for up to 10,000 years. Tests show that the magnets will continue to maintain their force even after the lock has been engaged and disengaged for 36,000 cycles – more than most windows would ever be opened and closed in a lifetime. The magnets also can withstand extreme temperatures, including above 300 degrees and below 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Tests also show that there is no way to disengage the lock using other magnets, and it won’t interfere with pacemakers or computer equipment.

Another MAG-Lock advantage includes a sleek, clean design that provides added security and style. The handle of the lock serves as a latch indicator, emitting an audible “click” when locked. When not secured, the handle is positioned slightly away from the housing to make it easy to tell from a distance whether the window is locked.

The lock is hidden from view from the outside of the window, which enhances security since would-be intruders cannot identify the lock from the home’s exterior. This also provides an architecturally desirable look, since the lock doesn’t interfere with the straight, clean lines of the windows.

About JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN, inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors. Based in Klamath Falls, Ore., JELD-WEN began as a small Oregon millwork plant in 1960 and has grown into a company with nearly 150 divisions and more than 20,000 employees worldwide. JELD-WEN is the official window, door and millwork provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, Proud Partner of THE PLAYERS and title sponsor of the JELD-WEN Tradition. Since 1998, JELD-WEN has been an ENERGY STAR® Partner with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Eleven JELD-WEN® product lines and all windows and doors constructed with AuraLast® wood have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. JELD-WEN® windows and doors have been honored by numerous consumer and industry publications. In 2005, JELD-WEN® IWP® Aurora™ Custom Fiberglass exterior doors received a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating.

For more information about the exceptional value and reliability of JELD-WEN products, or to find a dealer near you, please visit www.jeld-wen.com or call 800-877-9482.