ABC Manufacturing Undergoes Changes After Acquisition

When one door closed, ABC Manufacturing in Malta, Ohio, opened the proverbial window.

Last December, ABC Manufacturing acquired Malta Windows and Doors. Founded in 1889 as the Sash and Door Factory, it is the second oldest continuous window manufacturer in the United States. The company has weathered several transitions and name changes, one in 1969 and another in 2001, before ABC Manufacturing purchased the company in 2007.

"The acquisition of Malta Manufacturing was an opportunity to rekindle the long tradition and reputation of Malta Windows," says ABC Manufacturing founder and chief executive officer Wade Benjamin, a Malta native. "This company is part of our community and should remain as such. On top of that, there's great potential here to be competitive in both the new construction and replacement window markets."

Malta Windows & Doors produces wood windows and doors available in primed wood, aluminum-clad and vinyl-clad. All products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

To manufacture windows and doors faster and more efficiently, the facilities at Malta Windows and Doors have undergone an overhaul, which began as soon as the acquisition was complete.

"We've remodeled the entire facility," says Benjamin. "It was built in the 1940s and was long overdue for equipment upgrades, cosmetic and structural improvements. Our new facility is a place employees are proud to work and serves as a great showpiece for the company and the investment we've made in our product line."

The facility now houses equipment, including sash clamps, tenoners, molders, a powder coat line and a dust collection system. New offices and a 4,000-square-foot showroom allow Malta to sell directly to local contractors and other buyers.

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