Marvin
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Formerly | Marvin Windows and Doors |
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| Founded 📆 | 1912 Warroad, Minnesota |
| Founder 👔 | George G. Marvin |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , Warroad, Minnesota |
Area served 🗺️ | |
| Products 📟 | Windows and doors |
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Number of employees | 8,800 (2026).[1] |
| 🌐 Website | www |
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Marvin (Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company, LLC) is a family-owned and -led window and door manufacturer headquartered in Warroad, Minnesota. The company was founded in Warroad by George G. Marvin in 1912 as a lumber provider.
Marvin was the first window manufacturer to offer the made-to-order model[2][3][4][5]. Marvin products are distributed within the United States through a network of independent dealers. They are also exported internationally.
Marvin was awarded the American Business Ethics Award (ABEA) by the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals in 2014 for exemplifying high standards of ethical conduct in the workplace, the marketplace, and the community[6][7][8]. Marvin ranked #19 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers in 2024[9].
William S. Marvin, son of George G. Marvin, joined the business in 1939, making the company’s first investments in window manufacturing equipment. His children Frank R. Marvin, John W. “Jake” Marvin, George G. Marvin III, Robert “Bob” Marvin, and Susan Marvin were instrumental in expanding the business into a national manufacturer.
Paul H. Marvin was named CEO in August 2017. Paul is among the fourth generation of Marvin family members leading the company today[10]. Several fifth-generation family members also work within the business. Less than three percent of family-owned businesses nationwide progress to ownership by the fourth generation and beyond[11].
In 2019, the company unified its brands, Marvin Windows and Doors and Integrity Windows and Doors, and adopted Marvin as its company name. According to a press release distributed by the company at the time: “The Marvin brand now represents all fenestration products previously known as Marvin Windows and Doors and Integrity Windows and Doors, with both of those brand logos now retired.”[12][13][14]
Notable Products
Round Top Windows
In 1979, Marvin introduced round (or arch) top window manufacturing to U.S. homeowners[4]. Previously unavailable at scale, Marvin round top windows were developed using techniques used to shape wooden boats. The innovation had a lasting impact on popular aesthetics in the residential market.
Ultrex® Fiberglass
In 1992, Marvin invented Ultrex®, a proprietary pultruded fiberglass material for window and door manufacturing. Engineered for durability and thermal stability, the material is eight times stronger than vinyl and three times stronger than other composites[15]. Marvin worked with Tecton Products to develop the material in 1992 and introduced its Integrity product line using Ultrex to the market in 1994[16]. Marvin acquired Tecton Products in 2008, later renamed Marvin Composites in 2022[17].
Ultimate Casement Window
Marvin introduced its popular Ultimate Casement window in 2008[18]. In 2009, the Ultimate Push-Out Casement window was awarded the Crystal Achievement award for Most Innovative Window from Window & Door Magazine for its features, including a multi-point locking system and wash mode for easy exterior cleaning capabilities.
Marvin Connected Home™
The company introduced Marvin Connected Home™ in 2024, a portfolio of windows and doors utilizing smart home technology[19]. Marvin Connected Home is the first fully integrated automated window and door solution available in the United States.
The product received a 2024 Fast Company Innovation by Design award[20], the 2024 Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. GOOD DESIGN® award for Architectural Building Products[21], and the 2025 Association for Smart Home Professionals CEDIA Smart Home award for Best New Hardware in the Global Manufacturer category[22].
Brands
Infinity by Marvin
Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors was introduced in October 2002 as Marvin’s dedicated replacement window and door offering[23]. Infinity products are manufactured using Ultrex pultruded fiberglass. In 2025, the name was updated to Infinity by Marvin.
TruStile Doors
Marvin acquired TruStile Doors in 2015. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, TruStile manufactures made-to-order architectural medium density fiberboard (MDF) and natural wood interior and entry doors[24]
References
- ↑ https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/subscriber-only/2026/07/17/here-are-the-largest-manufacturers-in-minnesota.html
- ↑ "Marvin". Scherer Window & Door Consultants. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Marvin". Advancedwindowdoors. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Marvin Windows And Doors". Twin Cities Business. November 1, 2012. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "William Marvin Obituary - Roseau, MN". Twin Cities. 2009-09-02. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Doors, Marvin Windows and. "Marvin Windows and Doors Recognized as Most Ethical Large Company in the Country With 2014 American Business Ethics Award". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Girolamo, Andrea (2014-10-22). "Marvin Named Most Ethical Large Business in U.S." QUALIFIED REMODELER. Retrieved 2026-08-18. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Marvin Windows and Doors Earns National Ethics Award". Twin Cities Business. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Peachman, Rachel Rabkin. "America's Best Large Employers 2024: The Top 100". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ DePass, Dee (August 18, 2017). "Marvin windows and doors manufacturer names new CEO". The Minnesota Star Tribune. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Family Business Cited Stats | Family Business Alliance". fbagr.org. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Remodeling a Heritage Brand | Marvin". www.marvin.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Conroy, S. Claire (2019-05-02). "Marvin Introduces New Name, Logo, and Product Collections". Residential Design. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Thomas, Dylan (2019-04-30). "Door and window manufacturer Marvin simplifies its brand". Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-08-18. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Ultrex Fiberglass Windows & Doors | Marvin". www.marvin.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Infinity by Marvin Celebrates 20 Years | Infinity by Marvin". www.infinitywindows.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Tecton announcement | Marvin Composites". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "The History of Marvin Windows and Doors". windowinnovations.com. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "The Future of Smart Living with Marvin Connected Home | Marvin". www.marvin.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Andersen, Margaret (2024-07-23). "The best accessible design of 2024". Fast Company. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The Chicago Athenaeum". www.chi-athenaeum.org. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "CEDIA Announces the 2025 Smart Home Awards Americas Winners". CEDIA - The Association for Smart Home Professionals. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "History of Infinity by Marvin | Infinity by Marvin". www.infinitywindows.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ "Why TruStile: Our Door Designs, Mission, History & More". www.trustile.com. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
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