It’s that time of year when our employees step out of their regular routine and assume the role of a teacher for a day. Andersen employees from around the Bayport, MN area bring real-life work experience into the classroom as they volunteer for Junior Achievement. Engineers, accountants and customer service representatives are among the employees [...]
The Nature Conservancy recently hosted an amazing evening for guests to reconnect with their own place in nature. The Green Tie Affair celebrates the conservation of our amazing natural world. Incredible images reflected just that as featured speaker and internationally renowned photographer Jim Brandenburg wowed the crowd with environmental wonders beautifully captured in time. Brandenburg [...]
We had a very special Earth Day celebration this week. Employees were invited to listen and learn as Jim Weglewski, director of Corporate Quality and Sustainability, touched on some of our unique initiatives around sustainability. Weglewski also unveiled our second annual Corporate Sustainability Report.
However, the topic garnering the most interest and warming the hearts of [...]
We’re pleased to announce the publication of our second Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) in as many years. Available online here, and in print by request, this report provides an update on long-term initiatives at Andersen Corporation and the continued innovation driving the company’s environmental stewardship.
“The CSR is a snapshot of our company’s progress, as well [...]
This week is National Window Safety Week! It’s a perfect time to review tips found in our LookOut for Kids® safety program. In 1992 Andersen created the Look Out For Kids® program to teach both kids and adults the basics of window and patio door safety.
“Windows and doors do more than provide views, sunlight and [...]
A flurry of social media amped up the evening of March 26 as minute by minute details of the ENERGY STAR® awards in Washington D.C. played out real-time via Twitter throughout the evening. Andersen’s own Jim Weglewski, director of corporate quality and sustainability, was quoted on the popular social media site.
Weglewski and other Andersen executives [...]
This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Andersen Corporation with a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. This marks the second consecutive year Andersen has received the Sustained Excellence Award.
Andersen is recognized for outstanding contribution to reducing [...]
The U.S. Green Building Council MN Chapter held its quarterly sustainability meeting this past month. Presenter Patrick Thibaudeau, vice president of HGA Architects and Engineers, offered a sneak preview into the potential future landscape around sustainability. Weaving innovation, time and the purpose of buildings into the mix quickly conjured images of how we might live [...]
Andersen employees celebrated a very special retirement this week. Many gathered and watched as the last Andersen Narroline double-hung window rolled off the production line in Bayport, Minnesota. Recognized as the first clad wood window in the market, this marks the end to one of the most successful building products ever produced. During its 50 [...]
Just as 2012 was coming to an end Environmental Initiative hosted their popular 2013 Legislative Preview. Guests eager to hear from a variety of Minnesota Senators and Representatives packed the University Club in downtown St. Paul, MN. Two panel discussions covered the topics of “Land, Water & Natural Resources” and “Energy & Transportation.”
To set the [...]
