An Updated View at MO Governor’s Mansion
Built in 1871, the Missouri Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City sits proudly near the state’s capitol building and on the bluff overlooking the Missouri River. Despite various renovations in the 1980s, the 2-story sun porch of the mansion still contained age-old, inefficient windows. In 2019, Gov. Mike Parson decided to change that by replacing the […]
Eldon Update | October 2019
Progress is moving right along in Eldon, Missouri as construction crews begin putting on the roof. Wall panels are up on several sides, and windows are in as well. Additionally, the last row of the steel structure is being completed, and the turn lane from the highway is shaping up nicely. The future of Quaker Windows & Doors […]
Eldon Update | Sept. 2019
With a flurry of activity, construction crews are more than 3/4 of the way completed with the steel frame for the new Quaker Windows & Doors plant located in Eldon, Missouri. Windows and wall panels are starting to be installed, additional concrete is being poured for the loading bays, and the roof will be going in next. Meanwhile, […]
Book Tower Restoration – Detroit, MI
Restoration of the magnificent 38-story Book Tower Building in Detroit, Michigan is underway, and Quaker Windows & Doors is excited to be a part of it. This historic building, was originally thought to be a library or document archive due to it’s name, however, the Book building received its name due to the original […]
Eldon Update – July 2nd, 2019
Excitement is growing as crews are hard at work and progress is starting to show at the new Quaker Windows & Doors – Eldon location. Concrete footers are poured and the floor for both the plant and office is going in.
Quaker Windows & Doors Announces New Window Products Featuring Patented OPTICORE TECHNOLOGY
Freeburg, MO — In celebration of 70 years in business, Quaker Windows & Doors has announced the introduction of its newly patented window products featuring OPTICORE TECHNOLOGY. OPTICORE products have been engineered to create a superior Architecturally Enhanced Aluminum window system that defines the next evolution in thermal, structural and sound transmission performance, while allowing […]
Breaking Ground in Eldon, MO | Quaker Windows & Doors
https://youtu.be/N-fp6BuY5_I November 1, 2018 – It may have been a cold and rainy morning, but that didn’t stop more than 100 people from gathering in a open field in Eldon, MO to break ground on Quaker Windows & Doors newest plant location. Quaker CEO Kevin Blansett & QWP board members Judy Stone, Carlotta Kaesik, Mary […]
End of Summer Countdown: Preparing Your Home for the Coming Cool Down
As summer’s warm weather wanes into fall, it’s time to once again prepare your home for the seasonal changes ahead. Along with breaking out the hoodies, boots, and pumpkin spice this Autumn, take a moment to review your home and take care of a few things that will limit your energy loss and troubles once […]
8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer
With summer on the way, it’s time to take steps to make sure your home will be comfortable without wasting energy—or overheating your wallet—as the temperature rises. 1. Implement Passive Design Strategies Air conditioning is not only costly, but takes it’s toll on your home’s energy usage. However, passive design strategies take advantage of a building’s […]
Quaker Blast Tested Windows
Blast testing is an increasingly important segment of the commercial building sector. Yet, not many windows even come close to achieving Blast Testing requirements. At Quaker, we recognize the prominence of projects requiring blast tested projects, and we’ve found that our windows are continuously up to this challenge. To view our Blast Rated products CLICK […]
