Heritage & Values
A Legacy of Looking Beyond
Since 1959, we've grown from a focused craft into a forward-thinking force, guided by integrity, ingenuity, and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. Today, we continue setting new standards, bringing light, performance, and possibility to modern homes through elevated architectural openings.
Our Values Shape Who We Are
Excellence
We don’t settle for anything less than the best. In every aspect of our business, we strive to excel through approaching every challenge with courage, honesty, and a determination to succeed. We take pride in what we do and work together to achieve outstanding results.
Innovation
By challenging stereotypes and existing norms, we create unique products and solutions that delight our customers. We dare to take risks. We are exceptions to the rule. We promote collaboration across teams and with our external partners, which allows us to innovate in ways others cannot.
Partnership
We believe in treating others the way we wish to be treated. By being respectful of our coworkers, customers, suppliers, and community, we maintain a high level of professionalism and encourage openness to new ideas. We believe in giving back whenever we can and strive to make the world a better place by reducing our ecological footprint.
Innovation in Our Veins
Western is a part of MITER Brands, where a culture of continuous improvement drives our people, products, and partnerships. At iLab, dedicated engineering and testing resources fuel product design and performance innovations. We’re helping architects shape the next generation of living spaces through collaboration in our Design Studios, CEU courses, and architectural case studies. And close, transparent communications with our industry partners streamlines essential feedback and fosters a relentless pursuit of perfection.
Sustainable and Responsible
We’re proud to offer window and door products that increase connection with the natural environment while helping to reduce the impact on it. With a range of highly efficient and Energy Star-rated products, we enable expansive openings with minimal energy usage. The aluminum frames in our flagship products offer sustainability benefits throughout the product lifecycle.
Recycled Aluminum
Our aluminum frames offer sustainability benefits throughout the product lifecycle. By recycling aluminum from the manufacturing process, we use less energy in manufacturing and reduce landfill waste.
Insulating Glass
Our window and door products feature low-E, argon-filled, dual-pane glass help to reduce heating and cooling costs, with options to further customize for added protection against sun, winter cold, storms, and more.
Efficiency in Every Detail
From premium weatherstripping to control humidity, moisture and minimize air leakage to options for thermally broken aluminum, we look to optimize the energy performance in every inch.