Boyum has been with Marvin for nearly 15 years, most recently as director of marketing for both Marvin and its sister brand, Integrity Windows and Doors. He succeeds Tom Angelis, who is retiring. Boyum has achieved a record of success during the most tumultuous time in history for the U.S. housing industry.

“As a key member of our marketing team, Brett has led the development and implementation of many of our most successful products and programs,” said Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors. “Marvin has increased market share in the most difficult environment any of us has experienced.

“Now that Brett has taken a senior management role, we’ll look to his proven knowledge and abilities to continue moving our business forward in the brighter days to come.”

A resident of Rosemount, Minn., Boyum graduated from the University of Minnesota and holds a master’s in business administration from Walden University. He currently serves as vice president of the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota and will serve as board chair in 2013-15.

The new Ultimate Glider from Marvin Windows and Doors, already hailed as one of 2011’s best new building products, is now available in an all-wood version.

Marvin has re-invented the glider window with modern features and performance that breathe new life into this classic window. Previously available only in a clad aluminum exterior finish, the Wood Ultimate Glider now offers homeowners the beauty, warmth and performance of natural wood inside and out.

Marvin designed this versatile unit for elegance, durability and smooth operation. With its clean lines and recessed hardware, the Wood Ultimate Glider is sure to become a favorite of homeowners and builders alike.

The Clad Ultimate Glider, introduced earlier this year, was recently named one of the 101 Best New Products of 2011 by the editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines.

“Marvin reintroduced round tops to the homebuilding industry. Now we’ve reinvented another favorite,” said David Hipke, product planner for Marvin Windows and Doors. “This window is packed with features that add value. But perhaps its best features are its clean, elegant design and absolute ease of operation.”

The Wood Ultimate Glider features:

• One hand operation
• Patent pending handle and lock system
• Auto locking
• Low handle placement for ease of use – no reaching up
• Exterior of sustainably harvested pine
• Interior available in seven wood species: Pine, Douglas Fir, Cedro Macho, Mahogany, White Oak, Cherry, Vertical Grain Douglas Fir
• Interior also available in Factory Painted White Finish or Primed Wood
• Integrated weep system for drainage
• Several operating configurations

The Wood Ultimate Glider is the perfect choice for a host of building applications, including:

• Kitchen sink areas
• Decks and walkways
• Close lot lines
• Knee walls and lower levels
• Condominiums
• Multi-family units
• Assisted living

The Wood Ultimate Glider features a patent pending sash removal system built for easy operation. Plus, it can be seamlessly mixed and matched with other Marvin windows, such as the Ultimate Casement.

The Wood Ultimate Glider will give homeowners and builders a new reason to take a fresh look at gliders.

From coast to coast, Architect’s Challenge winners show beauty, creativity and sustainability

Warroad, Minn., August 29, 2011 – From a classic rural farmhouse in Maine to an ultra-contemporary mountain home in Oregon, the winners in this year’s myMarvin Architect’s Challenge vary widely in design.

What they have in common is beauty, creativity and sustainability – as well as windows and doors from Marvin, the nation’s leader in made to order wood and clad wood windows and doors.

Marvin Windows and Doors is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge, an annual contest recognizing the best in architecture.

This year, for the first time, the judges also honored an international entrant: La Reserva Villa, a majestic, four-story villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Sotogrande, Spain.

“These winning projects are an inspiring display of architecture,” said Brett Boyum, director of marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors. “Whether a faithful historic restoration or a completely original creation, these architects show what’s possible with inspiration and a focus on quality.”

This year’s judging panel includes acclaimed architects Carson Looney, FAIA, of Looney Ricks Kiss, Memphis, Tenn.; William Kreager, FAIA, of AECOM, Seattle; and Mark McInturff, FAIA, of McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

A brief list of winning projects follows. More complete 2011 Architect’s Challenge winning case studies are available at http://pros.marvin.com/window-door-ideas/architectural-windows-doors/, along with downloadable photos on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/marvinwindows/collections/72157627517310048/.

2011 ARCHITECT’S CHALLENGE WINNERS

• Amherst College Residences (Mayo Smith House, Seelye House, Hitchcock House), Amherst, Mass.: James McKinney (Sacco+McKinney Architects, Latham, N.Y.)

• Overlook House, Lexington, Mass.: Marcus Gleysteen (Gleysteen Design, Cambridge, Mass.)

• White Mountain View, Sweden, Maine: Jesse Thompson (Kaplan Thompson Architects, Portland, Maine)

• KK Residence, Santa Rosa, Calif.: Kent Chilcott (Kent Chilcott Studio, Santa Rosa, Calif.)

• Hunting Barn, Wayzata, Minn.: Jeff Murphy (2 Murphy & Co. Design, Buffalo, Minn.)

• Historic Vaucluse (restoration, renovation and addition), Machipongo, Va.: Stephen Muse (Muse Architects, Bethesda, Md.)

• Private Residence, Happy Valley, Ore.: Michael Barclay (Barclay Home Design, Clackamas, Ore.)

• Eagle Harbor Cabin, Eagle Harbor, Mich.: Nils Finne (FINNE Architects, Seattle)

• Dutchess County Farmhouse, Stanfordville, N.Y.: Douglas Larson (Larson and Paul Architects, New York)

• The Manor Garden, Hoboken, N.J.: Frank J. Minervini, Anthony Vandermark (Minervini Vandermark Architecture, Hoboken, N.J.)

• La Reserva Villa, Sotogrande, Spain: Francis Daniel Trico (McLundie Architects, San Roque, Spain)

Susan Marvin

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 States. Susan Marvin’s father, the late William S. Marvin, received the honor in 1990. Other awardees include transplant surgeon Dr. John Najarian; polar explorer Ann Bancroft; and television journalist Don Shelby.

“Susan Marvin is a stellar example of what the Distinguished Minnesotan Award is all about,” said Richard A. Hanson, president of Bemidji State University. “A product of northern Minnesota, she has remained firmly rooted in her commitment to the area while generously sharing her leadership talents with state and national organizations.

“She is a superb role model for our students, leading by example and proving once again that hard work and commitment to community are keys to success,” Hanson said.

As president of Marvin Windows and Doors, Marvin oversees the window and door business of the Marvin Companies including the Marvin, Integrity and Infinity brands. Marvin serves on the boards of directors for Hormel Foods Corp., Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., the University of Minnesota Foundation Board of Trustees and the St. Thomas College of Business Advisory Board of Governors. She is a member of the World Presidents’ Organization and Women Corporate Directors.

“I’m deeply honored to receive this award,” Marvin said. “This recognition reflects the accomplishments of a larger community — the amazing group of talented people whose goal is to lead an industry and have succeeded in doing so. So that’s why I am accepting this honor on behalf of my family and our community. The values I have lived by, the accomplishments, the success … they’re not mine alone. I am proud to share them with a long line of people who showed me that success is not an end in itself, but rather a means to an end. It is what allows us to make lives better for others.

“I’m especially proud to be recognized by a respected institution of higher education,” Marvin said. “Both my parents believed fervently that education, coupled with hard work, is the key to success in life. I’m confident that this year’s graduates will once again demonstrate the truth of that belief.”

Marvin has been an active member of various industry associations including the Window and Door Manufacturers Association and the National Council of the Housing Industry. She was a member of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and in 1995 served as board chair. In 1995, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson honored Marvin for her contributions to Minnesota business.

Marvin is a 1979 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she earned an undergraduate degree in journalism. She lives in Warroad and Minneapolis with her husband, Keith Schwartzwald.

Warroad, Minn., April 26, 2011 – Marvin Windows and Doors is living up to its “Built around you” promise by offering a factory-applied painted interior finish on all pine window and door products.

All pine Marvin windows and doors – both wood and clad – will be available in the factory-applied, White Painted Interior Finish option.

“Our customers asked for this option, and we heard them,” said Bill Boyd, product planner for Marvin Windows and Doors. “Our factory-applied painted interior finish is beautiful, durable and more environmentally friendly than on-site painting.”

The Marvin factory uses state of the art spray equipment to minimize any paint overspray or waste. VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) are captured and filtered to minimize impact to the environment.  That makes the factory finish “greener” than a finish that’s applied on the jobsite.

The new finish option lets builders, remodelers and homeowners enjoy the many benefits of factory-applied paint:

• Convenience: Eliminates the mess and time associated with painting windows at the job site – and ends the logistics hassle of having them painted off-site.
• Durability: Our factory-applied paint topcoat meets or exceeds standards of the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA TM 14-09 standards).
• Integrated prime/paint system: A primer and paint system designed to work together for exceptional durability and paint adhesion.
• Environmentally friendly: The water-based enamel primer and paint have zero Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants (VHAPs) and low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Marvin’s White Painted Interior Finish will be introduced by region across the United States beginning in April and continue through the summer.

“We expect this to become a very popular option,” Boyd said. “Expanding our range of factory-applied finishes makes for one less item that builders, remodelers and homeowners will need to worry about during their projects.”

Lake of the Woods

“We’re honored by this award, which recognizes our commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for Minnesotans – today as well as for generations to come,” said Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors. “With our location on the shore of Lake of the Woods, we keenly appreciate Minnesota’s heritage of clean water.

“Running a clean manufacturing operation in today’s world requires a tremendous commitment to sound environmental practices, as well as a significant investment in technology and training,” Susan Marvin said. “We’re very pleased that our efforts have been recognized – and even more pleased that our manufacturing facility continues to provide good jobs for Minnesotans.

“Our thanks go out to our environmental manager, Brad Baumann, whose department has successfully implemented the many procedures necessary for comprehensive industrial wastewater treatment.”

The MPCA commendation is just the latest in a long line of environmental awards for the Marvin family of companies. Others include:

Marvin Windows and Doors (Warroad, Minn.)

• Minnesota Waste Wise Leader Award (1995 and 2008)
• Minnesota Waste Wise Smart Business Award (1996 and 1999)
• Governor’s Award for Excellence in Pollution Prevention (1996)
• EPA 33/50 Company profile (1997) – one of only 30 U.S. companies honored
• Governor’s Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention (1999), honorable mention
• Governor’s Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention (2005)
• Minnesota Waste Wise Leader Award (2008)
• MPCA Wastewater Treatment Facility Operational Award (2005-2009)

Marvin Windows and Doors (Grafton, N.D.) 

• North Dakota Greener Award (2007)

Marvin Windows and Doors of Tennessee (Ripley, Tenn.)

• Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership, Partner
• Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership, Performer
• Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award (2010), honorable mention

Integrity Windows and Doors (Fargo, N.D.)

• North Dakota Greener Award (2005)

Warroad, Minn., November 17, 2010 – Wood and clad wood replacement windows are once again among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, according to the 2011 cost vs. value report by Remodeling magazine. For both mid-range and upscale remodeling projects, wood windows ranked among the top five most cost-effective improvements in the magazine’s closely watched annual report.

For mid-range remodeling projects, wood windows returned 72.4 percent of their cost on resale, according to the report. For upscale remodeling projects, wood windows returned 67.5 percent of their cost on resale. Both figures ranked among the top five most cost-effective improvements.

“As the leader in made to order wood and clad wood windows and doors, we’re happy to see the enduring value of our products recognized by this influential report,” said Brett Boyum, marketing director of Marvin Windows and Doors. “Quality wood and clad wood windows are a smart buy for any remodeling project.”

Quality wood and clad wood windows also save money on energy. Replacing old windows with energy-efficient wood windows can save homeowners 15 to 25 percent on their monthly heating and cooling bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Warroad, Minn., November 9, 2010 – Five simple tips can help you save money and live more comfortably this winter.

They’re offered by Marvin Windows and Doors, which knows all about winterizing — the company is headquartered in Warroad, Minn., only six miles from the Canadian border!

Follow these easy steps and check out Marvin’s helpful home improvement video series and podcasts featuring TODAY show home improvement expert Lou Manfredini.

5 SIMPLE WINTERIZATION TIPS

1. Get a furnace tune-up and replace the filter. A clogged filter and an inefficient furnace could add as much as 5 percent to your heating bill. A tune-up is inexpensive and will not only save you money this winter, but also ensure a longer life for your furnace. Filters should be replaced monthly for best performance.

2. Install a programmable thermostat. This is one of the simplest, least expensive ways to save money year round. Program your thermostat for a lower temperature during the day when you’re at work and at night when you’re asleep. With the money you save, you can have a toasty warm house during the hours you’re relaxing at home.

3. Check your windows and doors for drafts. Run a lighted candle around the edge of your windows and doors. If the flame flickers, it’s a sign that you’ve got an energy-robbing draft. Close the gaps with caulk, weatherstripping or expanding foam.

4. Consider replacing your old, inefficient windows. If you’ve got old, inefficient windows throughout your home, you could be losing as much heat as if you left a 2-foot by 2-foot window open all winter! And when the temperature outside is 0 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature on the inside glass of a single-pane window is only 15 degrees. Energy-efficient windows from a top manufacturer like Marvin can save you 15 to 25 percent on your monthly heating bill while making your home more comfortable.

5. Check your attic insulation. Heat rises, and if your attic is poorly insulated, those heating dollars are going right out through the roof. Have a qualified contractor check your attic insulation.

Warroad, Minn., October 28, 2010 – From a farmhouse in Vermont to a restored Victorian in San Francisco, the 10 winners in this year’s myMarvin Architect’s Challenge vary widely in design.

What they have in common is beauty, creativity and sustainability — as well as windows and doors from Marvin, the nation’s leader in made to order wood and clad wood windows and doors.

Marvin Windows and Doors is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge, an annual contest recognizing the best in modern design.

“These winning projects are an inspiring display of architecture,” said Brett Boyum, director of marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors. “Whether a faithful historic restoration or a completely original creation, these architects show what’s possible with inspiration and a focus on quality.”

Dining room in Palo Alto home, one of this year’s winners. More photos of this and other winning projects here.

A brief list of winning projects follows. More complete 2010 Architect’s Challenge winning case studies are available, along with downloadable photos.

Judging for the challenge was done by acclaimed architects Carson Looney, FAIA, of Looney Ricks Kiss, Memphis, Tenn.; William Kreager, FAIA, of Mithun, Seattle; and Mark McInturff, FAIA, of McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

• Vermont Farm Villa: John Tittmann (Albert, Righter & Tittmann, Boston)
• MD Residence, Santa Rosa, Calif.: Kent Chilcott (Kent Chilcott Studio, Santa Rosa, Calif.)
• Family Home, Palo Alto, Calif.: Catharine Fergus Garber and Daniel Garber (Fergus Garber Group, Palo Alto, Calif.)
• Vacation Home, Pomfret, Vt.: Jeff Stetter (Gossens Bachman Architects, Montpelier, Vt.)
• Smyrna Opera House, Smyrna, Del.: Jay Cooperson (Cooperson Associates, Wilmington, Del.)
• Quick Residence, Jaffrey, N.H.: Frank Riepe (Building Arts, Sudbury, Mass.)
• Island House, New York: Jacob Albert (Albert, Righter & Tittmann, Boston)
• City Market Restoration, Kansas City, Mo.: Susan Richards Johnson (Susan Richards Johnson & Associates Inc., Kansas City)
• Victorian Conversion, San Francisco: Alexander Seidel (Alexander Seidel FAIA, San Francisco)
• Minnehaha Creek Addition, Minneapolis: Todd Hansen and Christine Albertsson (Albertsson Hansen Architecture Ltd., Minneapolis)

About the 2010 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge

The myMarvin Architect’s Challenge recognizes the best architecture by practitioners in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The decisions of the judging panel are based on solution-driven design, classical beauty, innovative use of windows, and sustainability. Use of Marvin windows or patio doors in the project is a requirement.

Winners are flown to Minneapolis for an AIA tour of architecturally significant buildings in the Twin Cities. They also visit the Marvin factory in Warroad, Minn., where they learn more about how skilled craftspeople build every Marvin window and door precisely to order.

WARROAD, Minn., August 11, 2010 – John W. (Jake) Marvin, Chairman and CEO of The Marvin Companies, has been selected by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to serve another term as chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Marvin’s new term will expire Dec. 31, 2011.

The Minneapolis bank is one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks across the country. As chair, Marvin heads a nine-person board of directors overseeing the bank’s operations. The Minneapolis bank serves the 9^th Federal Reserve District, encompassing Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and portions of northern Wisconsin and Michigan.

“I’m honored that the Board of Governors has again entrusted me with leading the Minneapolis bank,” Marvin said. “It’s a great responsibility, and I look forward to working with the bank’s outstanding staff and my fellow directors to support the growth and health of businesses in our district.”

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis works to promote safety and soundness in the nation’s banking system.  The bank also gathers and analyzes economic data and research in its district; operates an electronic payment system for financial institutions; provides coins and currency in the district; and works to encourage community investment.

Marvin is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Marvin Companies, headquartered in Warroad, Minn. The Marvin Companies includes three window and door companies: Marvin Windows and Doors; Integrity Windows and Doors; and Infinity Replacement Windows.

A graduate of Parsons College in Iowa, Marvin holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Houston. He has worked for The Marvin Companies since 1974 and has served on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis since 2006.

Marvin also serves on the board of directors of Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.; on the Executive Committee of the Minnesota Business Partnership; and on the board of directors of the Northwestern Minnesota Manufacturers Association.