Silver Line Named 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have named Andersen Corporation and its family of brands, including Silver Line Windows, Andersen Windows, Renewal by Andersen and Eagle Window & Door the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the Product Manufacturer-Windows category for the second year in a row.

"It is an honor to again be recognized by the industry with this prestigious award and is an excellent example of how the Andersen family of brands, including Silver Line, is developing and promoting energy efficient solutions that meet or exceed the ENERGY STAR criteria as well as our customers' needs" said Randy Iles, president of Silver Line. "We received the designation for our outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing and educating consumers about energy-efficient products." Andersen Corporation will be recognized on April 12, 2011, at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Silver Line has been part of the ENERGY STAR program for nearly a decade. Again, as a subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, we have been honored for our leadership in manufacturing products that earn the ENERGY STAR moniker, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency. This distinction honors our continuing commitment to providing energy-efficient products, as well as the company's comprehensive use of ENERGY STAR information in media relations, point of sale signage and displays, advertising, websites and training materials.

Silver Line's commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability is more than a trend. Providing our dealers and trade customers with quality, ENERGY STAR qualified products is part of our commitment to be the "best value" to our customers. We are proud to be recognized again by ENERGY STAR for providing energy-efficient products that help customers save money and conserve valuable natural resources.

The 2011 Partner of the Year Awards are given to manufacturers and retailers that successfully promote and deliver ENERGY STAR qualified products, helping our customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money. Award winners are selected from more than 20,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.