Windsor Door, a manufacturer and distributor of residential garage and overhead door products, unveiled a new $21 million high-speed production line at its Little Rock plant on Wednesday, June 12.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined local, state and company officials for the unveiling. The new state-of-the-art line aims to enhance operational efficiency and expand production capacity to provide quality products, according to a press release.
“Since 1964, Windsor Door’s reputation has been renowned for building garage doors that are reliable, functional and aesthetically appealing,” said Bob Strahan, president of Windsor Door. “This new production line signifies our commitment to drive innovation in our processes, products and responsiveness to customer needs.”
The new product features high-strength steel, heavier-duty construction and sets a new standard for durability and performance, he said.
Company officials added that at full capacity, the line would double the plant’s output, creating numerous direct and indirect jobs in Arkansas and the more than 50 central Arkansas communities served by Windsor.
“When Arkansas businesses grow, our entire economy grows with them,” Sanders said. “Today’s announcement is great news for Windsor Door and its Central Arkansas employees, but it’s also a win for our steel industry, our home builders, our logistics companies and everyone who works at and benefits from these homegrown businesses.”
Additionally, the press release stated that the production line will double Windsor’s purchase position from Arkansas steel mills. The new line’s doors will help ensure a steady supply of quality doors to meet the needs of builders across the country.
“In economic development, it’s often newsworthy to land a new-to-market company, but the true success of a community is its ability to support the companies already located in the area,” said Jack Thomas, vice president of economic development at the Little Rock Regional Chamber. “We’re thankful for Windsor Door’s investment in Little Rock, a community they have called home since 1964.”
Hans Wright, CEO of Windsor America, said the project reflects the company’s commitment to making homeownership more affordable by setting an example for all building product manufacturers.
“We are proud to create products that contribute to homes and communities where memories are made and lives are built,” he said.
Photo at top: Left to right, Bob Strahan, president of Windsor Door; Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders; Hans Wright, CEO of Windsor America (Photo provided)
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