Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors, received Bemidji State University’s 2011 Distinguished Minnesotan Award during commencement ceremonies today. First presented by Bemidji State in 1981, the Distinguished Minnesotan Award acknowledges the contributions of current or former residents of the state who have performed exemplary service to the people of Minnesota or the United [...]

The April issue of Architectural Record highlighted two projects of Marvin Signature: The American Brewery Building in East Baltimore and the St. Mary’s Parish in Potsdam, New York. Both projects highlighted Marvin’s ability to exceed expectations on challenging restoration projects. The American Brewery Building included 115 sash replacement units and 77 complete window replacement units; [...]

Marvin Windows and Doors has been awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The award honors Marvin for outstanding operation, maintenance and management of its wastewater treatment operations. “We’re honored by this award, which recognizes our commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for Minnesotans – today as well as for [...]

Here’s a nice piece from our friends at Custom Home magazine. This beautifully remodeled Maine farmhouse used Marvin windows and patio doors. Just another example of Marvin products fitting into any project, whether the latest “Jetsons”-style LEED home or this classic backwoods beauty.

Starting next week, Inhabitat, the leading green design blog, has rounded up a veritable who’s who of green design to create a Green Home Expert Series. Marvin Windows and Doors will sponsor this series and provide tips for selecting energy efficient and high-performing products from Christine Marvin. This series will feature advice and tips from [...]

We had some serious star power in the Marvin booth Friday, as Kayleen McCabe and her crew from High Noon Entertainment stopped by. Kayleen, the star of DIY Network’s “Rescue Renovation,” filmed a segment on the Clad Ultimate Glider for a DIY special on IBS 2011, set to air in June. A licensed contractor, Kayleen showed [...]

The 2010 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge was featured by Residential Architect magazine, which wrote: Thoughtful, artful use of windows and doors can mean the difference between a so-so building and one that inspires and captures the imagination. The 10 projects recently selected for awards in Marvin Windows and Doors’ 2010 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge each use fenestration [...]

This month, Builder Magazine recognized Jake Marvin, chairman and CEO of Marvin Windows and Doors, for his second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Marvin talked about his work with the bank and Marvin Windows and Doors’ commitment to their employees. Read more at BuilderOnline.com.

Marvin Windows and Doors is featured in an article on MSNBC.com today that discusses the recent uptick in manufacturing in the United States. From the report: Susan Marvin went into 2010 expecting it to be much like 2009: weak and difficult. So when the president of the Minnesota manufacturing company Marvin Windows and Doors started [...]

The Universal Design Living Laboratory, a home designed to demonstrate the power of universal design, is half-way to completion, the organization announced yesterday. The home is the brainchild of Rosemarie Rossetti, whose lower body was paralyzed after an accident. According to the group’s statement: Life in a wheelchair inspired her to build home based on [...]