INDIANA, PA, October 19, 2006--Gorell Windows & Doors was awarded two 2006 Crystal Achievement Awards by Window & Door magazine, a leading industry publication. Gorell's InterBlinds™ sliding patio door was honored in the "Most Innovative Door" category, and the company's new marketing literature design won the award for "Best Product Literature" for small to medium manufacturers.

A convenient alternative to traditional door coverings and mini-blinds.

Gorell InterBlinds sliding patio doors feature unique "between-the-glass" blinds that provide instant privacy and beauty--and are easy to operate. These patio doors offer homeowners a convenient alternative to traditional door coverings and mini-blinds because they're permanently sealed between two panes of glass, so they never need to be cleaned.

InterBlinds incorporate an engineered "Lift & Tilt" design, which allows homeowners to control the amount of light they let into their homes by tilting the slats to a desired position, or lifting them, for an expanded viewing area. A durable two-way magnetic mechanism controls the movement of the blinds and provides years of reliable, hassle-free operation.

Gorell's new literature designs, which were honored in the "Best Product Literature" category, are the result of extensive marketing research into the most contemporary and effective design trends, as well as feedback and suggestions from dealers and consumers. This new literature features a horizontal page design and a presentation-style format--and it incorporates more effective writing and photography techniques. Gorell's new window and door literature provides extensive technical information while still presenting a strong image.

Company Profile: Gorell Windows & Doors, the national winner of the 2006 ENERGY STAR® "Sustained Excellence" Award, manufactures windows for replacement and new-construction applications, patio doors, aluminum storm windows and doors, and a complete line of sunrooms and conservatories. The company markets its products through a network of specialty dealers and distributors. Acknowledged as the most innovative and fastest growing manufacturers of windows and doors in North America, Gorell is consistently recognized for its high product quality and excellent customer service.
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CONTACT:
Melanie Thomas
Public Relations Associate
724-465-1800, Ext. 6701
mthomas@gorell.com