Harry G. Barr Company is beginning a three-stage process as part of a planned $10 million expansion of its office and manufacturing space that it anticipates will result in 100 more jobs for the window and door manufacturer.
The facility is at capacity for room to meet the continued demand from residential housing construction in the 12 states in which the company – with products branded as WeatherBarr Windows and Doors – has sales. Michael Barr, president, says that the first phase of the work will be a parking lot and entrance/exit intended to be more convenient and safer for employees. The second phase will include office space, a new employee breakroom, additional space for more production capacity, and 18,000 square feet of room for outbound distribution space. The third phase is projected as 50,000 square feet of space for raw material storage. The timing of construction on the third phase and its use could change depending on the pace of demand for windows and doors, according to the company.
“Similar to other companies in our category, demand has outstripped supply primarily due to the housing market,” says Barr. “This expansion primes WeatherBarr to handle the increased sales demand, but also positions us to accommodate future needs and lead with advanced manufacturing ability and our consistently high level of quality.”
The first phase of the expansion is expected to begin later this year.
