K.C. Company, Inc. - Pella Windows and Doors history

1964 – Pella invents the first double-hung window with a sash that pivots so exterior glass can be washed from inside the home.

1970 – The company introduces wood windows with low-maintenance aluminum-clad exteriors.

1990 – Pella Architect Series® wood windows and patio doors are introduced with patented Integral Light Technology® grilles that combine the realistic look of individual window panes with superior energy efficiency.

1995 – Pella Precision Fit® pocket replacement windows install quickly and easily with little mess.

2000 – Pella creates the first casement window crank with a fold-away handle.

2002 – Pella debuts the sliding glass patio door with Rolscreen retractable screen.

2004 – Pella storm doors with Rolscreen retractable screens are introduced.

2005 – Pella's new Designer Series windows and patio doors feature exclusive snap-in between-the-glass window fashions that are easy to change.

2009 – Pella is the first to introduce a new high-altitude insulating glass option with argon.

2014 – Pella® 250 Series Vinyl Windows are introduced.

2016 – Pella introduces expansive Scenescape™ Patio Doors.

2018 – Pella revolutionizes single- and double-hung window screens with the patent-pending Integrated Rolscreen® retractable screen that seamlessly appears when you open the window and rolls out of sight when you close it, available on Pella Reserve - Traditional double-hung windows.

2020 – Pella introduces the patent-pending Easy-Slide Operator, a revolutionary way to operate casement and awning windows.