BFRich Windows & Doors

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Friday, November 13, 2009
BFRich Introduces Brown STDL's
For Cabernet Double-Hung, Slider & PW
Also Casement, Awning & Straight Grilles in Architectural Shapes

Newark, DE— November 13, 2009 — BFRich Windows & Doors is pleased to announce
the introduction of brown exterior Simulated True Divided Lites.

Monday, May 18, 2009

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
BFRich Windows & Doors
Qualify for Energy Tax Credit

Newark, DE— February 17, 2009 — BFRich Windows & Doors is pleased to announce that many of their high performance products qualify for 2009-2010 Energy Tax Credits as they relate to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama on February 16, 2009

The final economic stimulus package allows homeowners to claim 30% of their costs (up to a $1,500 limit) for the product and installation of higher efficiency windows and doors during the 2009 and 2010 tax years.

More information regarding the Federal tax credits can be found on BFRich's Energy Tax Credit Page or by visiting www.energystar.gov/taxcredits.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
BFRich Windows & Doors Achieves
"Certified Green Dealer™" Status

Official designation underscores our commitment to understanding and promoting good green building techniques and greener product choices.

Newark, DE— January 7, 2009 — BFRich Windows & Doors is pleased to announce that it has achieved Certified Green Dealer™ status after its staff participated in voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices for windows and building materials.

The Certified Green Dealer Program was created under the auspices of LBM Journal, a national trade magazine serving the lumber and building material industry. The Program is based entirely on demonstrated understanding by building material dealer personnel of “best practices” building science and green building basics. To become a Certified Green Dealer™ 75% or more of its personnel view a series of Web-based training videos (and pass seven tests and a final exam) about building basics, green building, and green building products.

This national training Program is the first of its kind in North America to provide building material personnel with educational information about green building basics, and it requires that participants view online video modules and take rigorous tests to demonstrate knowledge of green building techniques and green product choices.

“We’re very pleased to have achieved the Certified Green Dealer™ designation,” says George Simmons, President of BFRich Windows & Doors. “Investing in this training for our staff helps show our commitment to helping our customers make good choices for the environment, and in doing our part to recommend more earth-friendly products. We also want to make sure that we help educate our customers about ‘best practices’ in building techniques so that their building projects are both energy-efficient and make the best use of our resources.”

To learn more about the Certified Green Dealer™ Program, visit www.CertifiedGreenDealer.com; call 877-LBM-GREEN, or email the program at Operations@LBMJournal.com.

Thursday, November 1, 2008
From Green to Greener - Green Shield Your Home

B.F. Rich is pleased to announce a new line of Green Shield Performance-x6 replacement and new construction windows. The frame design options are up-to-date and attractive and we are confident that these windows will appeal to builders and homeowners alike.

BFRich Green Shield windows have DuraLite insulating glass spacer system, Enviro-Foam filled sash and frame members, SunClean™ Self-Cleaning/Solar Control Soft Coat Low-E Glass, Argon gas, Antimicrobial treated weather seals and BetterVue screens.
Green Shield Windows - For Your Home and Our Planet


Cabernet Green Shield Replacement New Construction & Light Commercial Windows 790 KB	Vintage Green Shield Replacement New Construction & Light Commercial Windows 666 KB	Woodbridge Green Shield New Construction & Light Commercial Windows 828 KB

Thursday, October 11, 2007
B.F. Rich GOES GREEN!

BFRich Cabernet Envirosealed, Vintage Envirosealed and Woodbridge Envirosealed windows have Enviro-Foam filled sash and frame members, SunClean™ Self-Cleaning/Solar Control Soft Coat Low-E Glass, Argon gas and the DuraLite insulating glass spacer system. DuraLite is the most energy efficient, environmentally friendly spacer system available today. If you want to “GO GREEN” make sure you request the Envirosealed™ Window option.

Our Green Commitment

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

B.F. Rich Windows & Doors, Helping Others Promote Energy Star™

Newark, DE: April 20, 2006 -- B.F. Rich Windows & Doors today reported on the progress of their HOPE (Helping Others Promote Energy Star™) program. The program provides the means to educate B.F. Rich windows and door dealers on how to promote and sell ENERGY STAR qualified products. The dealer/builder level education program includes correct display labeling, correct logo usage in print media, promoting ENERGY STAR, ENERGY STAR partner registration and discussions about the current tax credits. The consumer level program provides information to educate consumers on the benefits of purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified products.

”The HOPE program was developed to ensure we maintain a strong momentum to educate our window and door dealers and the consumer about ENERGY STAR qualified products. We are very pleased with the program’s progress. We have completed forty-two training or support sessions to date this year and we are conducting more sessions each week.” Terry Rex, Director of Marketing. The HOPE training program includes ongoing education for the customer service staff at B.F. Rich Windows & Doors.

Additional details on the HOPE program are available by calling B.F. Rich Windows & Doors at 1-800-237-4241.

B.F. Rich Announces New Series 5000 DP-50 Patio Door
February 6, 2006

DP-50 Rated Patio Door
B.F. Rich Series 5000 Patio Doors are pre-assembled,
available in white, two-panel configurations size of 6’0" x 6'8"
B.F. Rich Series 5000 Patio Doors are ENERGY STAR qualified in all 50 states.

For more information, visit the Series 5000 Patio Door page.

Thursday, April 20, 2005

EYE WATCH window by B.F. Rich Windows & Doors.

“Our internal research team has been developing the EYE-Watch system for some time. We are pleased to have launched our EYE WATCH window system today," said Terry Rex, Director of Marketing.

The research and development team included Darryl Huber, Architectural and Commercial Projects Manager, Chris Lorber, Vice President of Sales, whom are also both Accredited InstallationMasters™ Trainers, and Dan Dingman, Co-Plant Manager.

The EYE WATCH window employs stainless steel hardware and additional reinforcement was engineered into the frame. The insulating glass consists of one (1) lite of double strength annealed glass to the exterior and one (1) lite of AFG’s laminated glass to the interior. The laminated glass consists of two (2) lites of double strength annealed glass and one (1) 0.090” Solutia interlayer. The lites are separated by TruSeal’s DuraSeal™ aluminum butyl warm-edge composite spacer system.

“Builders in states with coastal areas are happy to see an impact product like EYE WATCH. EYE WATCH will allow them to meet the stringent new impact window codes.” noted Darryl Huber. “In addition to impact resistance and safety, the laminated glass also provides additional security, superior sound and solar control and UV screening as compared to standard insulating glass”

Independent Tests Conducted: Florida Building Code 2001 TAS 201-94, “Impact Test Procedures”;

Florida Building Code 2001 TAS 202-94, “Criteria for Testing Impact and Non-Impact

Resistant Building Envelope Components using Uniform Static Air Pressure.” Florida Building

Code 2001 TAS 203-94, “Criteria for Testing Products Subjected to Cyclic Pressure Loading.”

Wednesday, November 22, 2005
Daniel Dingman and Stephen Piortrowski promoted to Co-Plant Managers.

B.F. Rich announces the double promotion of Daniel Dingman and Stephen Piortrowski to Co-Plant Managers. "Daniel and Stephen have shared responsibilities in our production plant." said George Simmons, President of B.F. Rich. "They are both well respected on the production floor and each compliments the other's individual talents."

Dwayne Biehl Joins B.F. Rich Windows & Doors.B.F. Rich Windows & Doors welcomes Dwayne Biehl as Territory Manager for the New England states. Dwayne has experience as a territory manager representing a national window and door manufacturer, a local building materials fabricator and Marathon Oil Company. Dwayne has a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from Bowling Green State University . He grew up in the Pittsburgh , PA area. His hobbies include playing golf and spending time with his children Duke, who is 7 and in first grade, and Brooke , who is 3, and will start pre-school in the fall. His wife of more than 16 years is Julie , who is originally from Manchester , NH .

B.F. Rich Announces New Product for Summer 2000

May 1, 2000
Elite - Cabernet - Woodbridge - Casement - Welded PW
Simulated True Divided Lites (STDL's)
Applied to the inside and outside glass surface offer the beauty of true divided lite appearance.

For more information on the Cabernet product line, please visit the Elite - Cabernet - Woodbridge - Casement page.

June 30, 1999 -

B.F. Rich Co., Inc. Honored with the "Crystal Achievement Award"

Window & Door™, a leading trade magazine for the window and door industry, announced that B.F. Rich Co., Inc. has been recognized for having the "Most Innovative Plant"
in Window & Door's 1999 Crystal Achievement Awards program.

This Award recognizes unique innovations in product technology, manufacturing, and marketing. Winners were selected by a group of industry executives representing a broad segment of the window and door industry. The judges bring a great deal of experience and expertise to the selection process. B.F. Rich is truly honored to be selected by this distinguished group of industry peers.

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