Apr 19 2006
Huttig Building Products, Inc. and Therma-Tru Doors, an operating unit of Fortune Brands, Inc., announced today an agreement under which Huttig will distribute Therma-Tru(R) brand exterior doors, door systems and patio doors at all Huttig millwork distribution locations nationwide. Therma-Tru is the nation's leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of fiberglass and steel exterior door systems. Huttig is the largest wholesaler of pre-hung interior and exterior doors in the U.S.
Huttig will distribute Therma-Tru exterior fiberglass and steel doors through all of its 40 millwork locations, expanding from the 31 Huttig locations that currently offer Therma-Tru doors. The joint agreement will allow Therma-Tru and Huttig to offer exterior door systems on a nationwide basis to the rapidly growing national and regional pro dealer chains, which in turn sell to homebuilders and repair and remodeling contractors.
"Both Huttig and Therma-Tru are committed to growing this business," said Michael A. Lupo, President and CEO of Huttig. "Therma-Tru is the leading maker of fiberglass and steel exterior doors, and this agreement is in line with our objective to provide a comprehensive, national product portfolio featuring key brands in all of our markets. By offering Therma-Tru products on a nationwide basis, we will be able to better serve our national, regional, independent and specialty accounts."
"Huttig is the largest distributor of Therma-Tru exterior door systems and we are delighted to expand our relationship with them," said Carl Hedlund, President and CEO of Therma-Tru. "This agreement combines the leading brand of fiberglass and steel exterior doors with a national distribution network with extensive pre-hung door facilities and expertise. As a result, we believe Huttig is an ideal partner for Therma-Tru."