Elevate Windows and Doors Adds On-Site Glass Tempering

“If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade,” noted business writer Tom Peters once said. This mindset resonates with Elevate Windows and Doors, as they continuously strive to seize growth opportunities.

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Wide shot of the tempering line in the Elevate facility.

Elevate Windows and Doors is proud to announce the implementation of on-site thermal glass tempering at their Texas manufacturing facility. This strategic decision highlights their dedication to innovation and excellence within the window and door industry. Elevate’s team is skilled at and excels in the thermal glass tempering process. This ensures a seamless process while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality control. Elevate also holds AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) window certification in glass tempering.

“This initiative signifies a substantial investment in our future,” James Gresham said. “This also reinforces our commitment to expanding and solidifying our position as a trusted leader in the market.” Gresham is co-owner of Elevate.

“We remain dedicated to consistently exceeding expectations,” Gresham said.

Heat-strengthened tempered glass is known for its durability and safety characteristics. It is four times stronger than regular glass and safely shatters into pebble-like pieces when it does break. Tempered glass is engineered to endure higher pressures and extreme temperatures, greatly minimizing the chance of breakage. This makes it a popular option in residential construction. National building codes and regulations used by builders and architects often require tempered glass for use in bathrooms and windows near floors.

Most window manufacturers use off-site window tempering. This requires transporting order-specific glass from external facilities, which prolongs production timelines. By implementing on-site tempering, Elevate has streamlined their processes, significantly reducing lead time and logistical complexities. This enhancement creates a more efficient workflow, ensuring reliable turnaround times and maintaining accurate delivery for our customers.

"This new capability enables us to maintain quality control at every step,” Jim Robinson said. “From glass cutting to final inspection, no aspect of our window production process is outsourced."

Robinson is co-owner of Elevate.

"This vertical integration is a game-changer for us,” Robinson added. “Our ability to temper glass on-site significantly improves our flexibility in fulfilling orders and meeting deadline-driven requests.”

Elevate Windows and Doors, LLC, is one of the top manufacturers of contemporary, energy efficient windows and doors for the residential housing market. Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, Elevate believes that the key to their success is producing a well-designed product, delivered on time, and packaged with exceptional customer service.

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By integrating glass tempering into our production process, Elevate significantly reduces lead time and logistical complexities.