Anderson Wood Products history

With Hans Andersen's death in 1914, Fred was elected president, and Herbert became vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and factory manager.

In 1928, the company surpassed the one million mark in the number of frames produced.

1930’s - Millwork for Roosevelt’s WPA projects, primarily post offices and courtrooms, was supplied.

In 1937, a final name change was in order to signal the company's evolution from frame-maker to full-fledged window manufacturer.

Also during this time, consumer advertising, beginning with the Home Planner's Scrap Book in 1943, became increasingly important to the company.

1950’s - Anderson Wood supplied television and stereo cabinet parts to Zenith, General Electric and RCA.

On February 17, 1953, an advertisement was placed in the local newspaper announcing the grand opening.

In 1978, a year after the dedication of a new research and development facility, the window maker celebrated its 75th anniversary.

1980’s - Anderson furnished millwork for Disney’s Epcot Pavilions and the Grand Floridian Hotel.

1990’s - Entry doors, stair parts, furniture panels and chairs became Anderson Wood specialties.

In 1994, the Wall Street Journal's Joe Pine reported on Andersen's Window of Knowledge, a 'multimedia kiosk' available to retailers, enabling them to specially design their own window combinations.