2007 News Releases

Industry Expert to Lead Crystal Windows’ Aluminum Extrusion Subsidiary
Thomas Ziegler at the Helm of Missouri Based Crystal Extrusion Systems

FLUSHING, NY, April 16, 2007 - Crystal Extrusion Systems (CES), a subsidiary of Crystal Windows and Door Systems, has hired Thomas Ziegler as General Manager. Mr. Ziegler, a 20-year veteran of the aluminum extrusion business, is responsible for sales and operations at CES’ 126,000 square foot production facility in Union, MO. He is applying his industry expertise to expand CES’ aluminum extrusion capabilities, customer base and product offerings.

Prior to joining the Crystal family of companies at CES, Mr. Ziegler held positions of progressively greater responsibility at Alcoa; most recently he was Operations Manager for Alcoa’s 500,000 square foot extrusion manufacturing facility in Georgia. There he directed the production of 50 million pounds of building and construction products annually, increasing employee involvement and improving safety. Also while with Alcoa, he led the conversion of an existing aluminum extrusion plant in Mississippi into an architectural storefront systems manufacturing facility. Mr. Ziegler brings to CES significant depth and breadth of managerial and operating experience.

“There is great synergy between the needs of Crystal’s growing aluminum extrusion operation and the valuable experience Tom Ziegler brings,” said Steve Chen, Executive Vice President of Crystal Window & Door Systems, the parent company of CES. “Under Tom’s direction the company’s basic operations will undoubtedly improve and look for additional services as we expand into new light metal markets.”

Crystal Extrusion Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Crystal Window & Door Systems, one of the top 60 manufacturers of replacement and new construction vinyl and aluminum window and door products in North America. Crystal Extrusion Systems offers a wide range of aluminum extrusion services, from design through billet extrusion, finishing and packaging for the residential and commercial building materials market.

Crystal Window & Door Systems is one of the top 60 manufacturers of replacement and new construction vinyl and aluminum window and door products in North America. Crystal offers a full product line, rapid order-to-delivery times, quality workmanship, innovative product features and outstanding value. Crystal markets products throughout the East Coast and in the Midwest. For further information about Crystal and its products, call 718-961-7300, or visit their website at www.crystalwindows.com.

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