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Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) February 19, 2014

Fortune Brands Windows & Doors, which includes Therma-Tru Corp., Simonton Windows and Fypon, added 470 new jobs in 2013. The job increases come as a result of increased sales of door, window and trim products for both new construction and "repair and remodel" markets in 2013.

"Our window and door segment sales increased 12 percent for the full year of 2013," says Mark Savan, president of the windows and doors business unit owned by Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS). "Window and door segment operating profit more than tripled to $15.8 million in 2013. Our growth allowed us to fill 470 positions to support the increase in business."

Parent company, Fortune Brands Home & Security, sees ongoing signs of strength in the overall home products market in 2014 as noted in its year-end earnings reported on January 29, 2014. The demand for new construction is outstripping supply in many markets across the country and developers are preparing for significant growth in 2014 and beyond. More importantly, for repair and remodel, which is around 65 percent of the company's overall mix, there is expected continuation of the strong growth seen in the Fall 2013 season. Notably, there is strength building in bigger ticket semi-custom and custom cabinets and replacement windows.

Savan points out that products from Therma-Tru, Simonton Windows and Fypon also received strong interest from attendees of the recent 2014 NAHB International Builders Show.

"Every new product option being introduced by our companies in 2014 positively impacts builders and remodelers working to meet consumer demands in the marketplace," says Savan. "Our door, window and trim products all offer uncompromising quality, aesthetic beauty and solid return-on-investment for both industry professionals and consumers."

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About Therma-Tru Therma-Tru is the leading entry door brand most preferred by builders and remodelers. Founded in 1962, Therma-Tru pioneered the fiberglass entry door industry, and today offers a complete portfolio of entry and patio door system solutions, including decorative glass doorlites, sidelites and transoms, and door components. The company also offers low-maintenance Fypon urethane and PVC products. Headquartered in Maumee, Ohio, Therma-Tru is part of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS). For more information and product warranty details, visit http://www.thermatru.com, http://www.fypon.com or call (800) 537-8827.

About Simonton Windows Simonton Windows has been ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors, Four Years in a Row. Tied in 2013. by J.D. Power and Associates. Simonton produces ENERGY STAR qualified vinyl replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products.

Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2013, 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute.

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