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December 14, 2020

MI Foundation Supports Local Communities this Holiday Season

The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed added to the difficulties of those in need. That’s why the MI Charitable Foundation is especially proud to do our part in supporting our local communities this holiday season, as well as continuing to support veterans, cancer research, and children’s well-being.
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November 10, 2020

MI Foundation Donates Funds to Local Family in Central PA

The MI Foundation recently donated $10,000 to a local family battling Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma, a brian tumor that affects approximately 14 in one million children. This donation was made possible by the funds raised at the Eric Erdman Memorial Golf Outing, organized by the MI Foundation PA Outreach Committees earlier this fall.
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October 15, 2020

MI Celebrates Get to Know Your Customers Day

Meet two of our customers, Scott Murphy of Huskey Truss & Building Supply and Rod Raymond of Lakeland Building Supply. MI Windows and Doors is able to remain a trusted brand in the fenestration industry because we build lasting relationships with great customers like Lakeland while constantly seeking out new ones with customers like Huskey Truss.
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October 15, 2020

City of Carrollton recognizes MI plant again for environmental actions

For the third year in a row, MI's facility in Texas received an environmental distinction award.
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September 9, 2020

Celebrating Homes For Our Troops' 300th Home

Join MI in celebrating the significant milestone of 300 specially adapted custom homes donated to severely injured post-9/11 Veterans nationwide.
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August 16, 2020

MI Foundation wows music fans with virtual 2020 Summer Concert

This year's annual MI Foundation Summer Concert was a two-hour online extravaganza that featured musical acts, celebrity cameos, and informational videos from the MI Charitable Foundation and its partners. In total, the MI Charitable Foundation raised more than $440,000 – the most in the six-year history of the event
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July 16, 2020

MI Celebrates Get to Know Your Customers Day

Meet two long-term customers, Adam Williamson of Ford Lumber and Lynn Wood of BMC. MI Windows and Doors is able to remain a trusted brand in the fenestration industry because we build lasting relationships with great customers like Ford Lumber and BMC.
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June 16, 2020

MI Foundation Awards Academic Scholarships

In recognition of academic excellence and dedication to giving back to their communities, MI awarded 29 high school seniors with a scholarship to pursue postsecondary education.
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May 5, 2020

MI Foundation Texas Outreach Committee Donates to Local Aid Group

Looking for a way to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MI Charitable Foundation’s Texas Outreach Committee donated $5,000 to Christian Community Action (CCA).
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May 1, 2020

We're Committed to Health Checks for Our Team

In an effort to ensure that everyone who comes into our facilities is healthy, MI Windows/Milgard has installed 38 thermal-imaging cameras at our plants around the country. These cameras, which read body temperatures, determine if a team member has a fever, which is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19.
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April 30, 2020

MI Engineers Produce Face Shields Using 3D Printers

MI’s innovative team of engineers adapted their equipment to produce face shields that are attached to hats, helping to protect our team members from COVID-19.
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April 16, 2020

Meet Jammy of Pate's Hardware

Say hello to Jammy Pate, the president of Pate’s Hardware in Texas. Jammy started working in the family store as a teenager, and today he proudly oversees a company that has 11 stores and more than 100 employees. Read on to learn more about Jammy and his company.
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April 16, 2020

Meet Tami of Kempsville Building Materials

Get to know Tami Wright. Tami will soon celebrate her 40th anniversary at Kempsville Building Materials in Virginia. Tami has been selling MI Windows for over 20 years, and she’s grateful to be partnered with such a “dependable” company.
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April 16, 2020

Meet Robert of BMC

Get to know Robert Parker, of BMC. Robert currently works in outside sales and will be with the company for 14 years this June. "I like the quality, the service, and lead-time I get from MI products," he says.
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April 16, 2020

MI Celebrates Get to Know Your Customers Day

In celebration of Get to Know Your Customers Day, we will be publishing interviews with a few of our many valued customers throughout the day.
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February 26, 2020

Why OITC is the sound-rating system of the future

We'd like to share helpful tips and information about OITC and why it's gaining popularity among home builders.
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January 16, 2020

Meet Mark of Central Florida Window and Door

Meet Mark Miller, the general manager at Central Florida Window and Door. Mark’s company has been using MI Windows for more than 20 years. “Quality, service, and price: MI excels in all three areas,” he says. “We are glad to have them as a partner in our business.”
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January 16, 2020

Meet K.C. of Lezzer Lumber

Get to know K.C. Lezzer, the vice president at Lezzer Lumber. Lezzer has worked in the family business since he was a child, and his company has used MI Windows for over four decades. “We’re both family-owned and family-run companies that always have our builders’ and customers’ best interest in mind,” he says.
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January 16, 2020

Meet Chris of Brothers Supply

Allow us to introduce you to Chris Haga, assistant general manager at Brothers Supply. Chris joined Brothers soon after the company became an MI customer, and he quickly learned why Brothers chose MI for its fenestration needs. “They offer a great quality product,” he says. “And MI has proven to be our most reliable vendor.”
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January 16, 2020

MI Celebrates Get to Know Your Customers Day

In celebration of Get to Know Your Customers Day, we will be publishing interviews with a few of our many valued customers throughout the day.
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