Weather Shield sells to Pella

NEWS EDITOR

Weather Shield announced that it has joined the Pella Corporation with the goal of driving growth on the Premium window and door market.

The announcement of the sale was made on July 31. “With 70 years of experience in the window and door industry, Weather Shield has demonstrated an outstanding understanding of architectural design and consistently delivers on quality and customer expectations,” said Tim Yaggi, chief executive officer of Pella Corporation. “Their reputation for innovation and precision engineering makes them a natural, strategic fit. Together, we’ll build on our complementary strengths to create even more compelling solutions for the customers we serve.”

With a 70-year legacy rooted in Medford, Weather Shield is recognized for its design-forward product lines and expertise in serving architects, custom builders, and design-conscious homeowners. The company’s distinctive solutions—including the VUE Collection, an ultra-modern all-aluminum product line introduced in 2023—underscore its dedication to high-performance design and precision engineering.

“This is an exciting milestone for Weather Shield,” said Bob Foote, president of Weather Shield. “Joining forces with Pella Corporation represents a powerful alignment in a tour via a double-decker bus. While everyone else sat on the top deck, Schultz was contained to the bottom level due to her temporary mobility challenges.

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