Jeld-Wen Opens VPI Quality Windows Manufacturing Plant

January 13, 2022
Expansion & Partnership News

Jeld-Wen Opens VPI Quality Windows Manufacturing Plant in Statesville, NC

Jeld-Wen celebrated the grand opening of its new VPI Quality Windows manufacturing plant in Statesville, North Carolina, by announcing it is adding a second shift ahead of schedule, creating approximately 20 new jobs. The company, which currently has 685 associates in North Carolina, has committed to creating at least 235 new jobs at the Statesville facility over the next five years. 

“We expect to significantly grow our multi-family and commercial window business through this investment as well as our innovative and energy-efficient solutions,” says Jeld-Wen Chair, President and CEO Gary Michel. “We chose Statesville for its geographic location, qualified labor pool and logistical benefits. We have been pleased with the skilled workforce in Statesville and are looking forward to growing together here.” 

More than 30 associates are working on one production line to manufacture custom windows for commercial and multi-family residential buildings for customers in the Eastern U.S. The second shift will be added in two to three months. Ultimately, the Statesville plant will have four production lines and approximately 235 associates. VPI was founded and has a sister plant in Spokane, Washington.

Jon Funk, Jeld-Wen leadership and VPI plant manager, also announced the company is contributing $10,000 to Purple Heart Homes plus windows for 10 tiny homes to assist veterans in need.

“It is organizations like Jeld-Wen supporting the mission of Purple Heart Homes that allow disabled veterans to have a safe home. Your contribution and donation of windows for future homes will provide many veterans the dream of a safe place to call home," says John Gallina, CEO, Purple Heart Homes.

Jeld-Wen announced in May 2021 that it would invest $8 million in Statesville to establish the new production facility, with an annual payroll impact of more than $12.1 million per year. The company’s expansion is being facilitated in part by a Job Development Investment Grant of up to $2.2 million over 12 years.