THERMA-TRU NAMED LOWE'S MILLWORK SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
MAUMEE, OH (December 6, 2005) – Lowe's recently named Therma-Tru® Doors its millwork supplier of the year. The award was announced during the home improvement retailer's annual Vendor Forum and honors companies that meet or exceed Lowe's standards in innovation, product performance and responsive customer service, among other criteria.
"Lowe's is pleased to recognize the extraordinary efforts of the Therma-Tru team. Since the beginning of our partnership, they have met every challenge and continue to exceed our expectations. We believe that together, we have even better opportunities ahead of us," says Scott Plemmons, Lowe's vice president of merchandising for millwork.
In late 2004, Therma-Tru added Benchmark by Therma-Tru™ fiberglass door systems as a stock product in Lowe's stores, along with a corresponding Therma-Tru & Benchmark by Therma-Tru special order kiosk. Informative consumer-oriented product brochures were created for both product lines, along with step-by-step point-of-purchase guides to further assist Lowe's customers in selecting a door. New and unique display door signage was developed to provide consumers with further insight into the features and benefits of Therma-Tru fiberglass door systems. Therma-Tru also worked hand-in-hand with the Lowe's training department to educate the sales staff on the benefits of fiberglass and attributes of the product lines.
"Therma-Tru is truly honored to earn such a distinction from Lowe's, especially considering our relationship is relatively new. Our team worked hard to overcome the initial learning curve and started to see results right away. I look forward to continuing to grow our partnership with Lowe's in the future," says Carl Hedlund, President and CEO of Therma-Tru.
Available exclusively at Lowe's, Benchmark by Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors provide proven durability and performance at a great value. These fiberglass doors are low maintenance, provide five times the insulating value of wood, and won't rot or warp like wood, or dent and rust like steel. The wood grains of Benchmark by Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors deliver the look of real wood with a durable, professionally-applied factory finish (unfinished option also available). They are available in 6'8"and 8'heights with embossed panel styling, decorative glass, and complementary sidelites and transoms.
The smooth-surface fiberglass entry door from Benchmark by Therma-Tru features the look of painted steel with the performance of fiberglass. It has a ready-to-paint surface and a variety of heights, widths and panel styles to complement any home.
Benchmark by Therma-Tru fiberglass doors carry a lifetime limited warranty. Home owners can choose from five factory-applied stains and 20 factory applied paint colors to coordinate with any home's interior and exterior design.
Therma-Tru Doors is the nation's leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms, and door components. Therma-Tru, headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, is part of leading consumer brands company Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO). For more information on Therma-Tru Doors, visit www.thermatru.com or call (800)537-8827.
CONTACT: Therma-Tru, Sara Theis, 419-891-7400 ext. 7426.