Weather Shield sells to Pella

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 vision, values, and long-term strategy. Their reputation for operational excellence and customer focus creates a strong foundation for continued growth, innovation, and success for our team and our customers.” “We are thrilled to join the Pella family,” said Foote. “This partnership represents a powerful strategic and cultural alignment that will allow our people and our business to thrive. Pella Corporation’s century-long legacy of market leadership, operational excellence, and customer-first mindset makes them the ideal partner for our next chapter.” As part of Pella Corporation, Weather Shield gains expanded resources and capabilities that will accelerate innovation and further enhance the customer experience. Both organizations remain committed to delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of the premium window and door market. “Pella is the ideal partner to carry Weather Shield into its next chapter,” added Foote. “We look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the same creativity, quality, and care they have come to expect—now with even greater strength behind us.” “We are very thankful for the contributions including generational jobs that the Schields have given to our community over the years,” said Sue Emmerich of the Medford Area Development Foundation. “We are looking forward to forming a relationship with Pella windows and cultivating their commitment to the Weather Shield brand and our community.” About Pella Corporation Pella Corporation has been making life brighter for its customers, communities, and team members since 1925. Recognized as an industry leader in innovation, Pella designs and manufactures windows and doors for residential homes and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Pella, Iowa, and employs 11,000 team members across 21 manufacturing sites and 250 showrooms throughout the country.