MEDFORD, Wis., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, 2009, Hurd Windows & Doors was nominated for the 22nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, which honors manufacturers who bring excellence to Wisconsin manufacturing. The company was nominated in the large size company category of 300-750 employees.

The Manufacturer of the Year Awards recognize Wisconsin companies that demonstrate a commitment to business excellence which has a positive impact on the company and the state, making Wisconsin a better place to live, work and play. Nominated companies are evaluated in areas such as financial growth or consistency, technological advances, product development, environmental solutions, operational excellence, and commitment to employees.

Hurd's successful business strategy during the past year was cited as one of the key reasons the company was nominated. In 2009, when the economy and new housing construction market spiraled downward, Hurd launched a plan to grow. The company seized the downturn to employ associates and regional businesses in a multi-million dollar renovation and consolidation project to build for its future and improve efficiencies. Hurd also looked beyond the US borders to grow their international export sales to 12% of the company's total sales, utilized aggressive sales and marketing tactics to grow their distribution by 30%, launched a new line of award-winning wood windows known as H3(TM), and is diversifying into the remodel and renovation segment with a new line of Transcend(TM) windows to be launched in January.

Winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges and announced at a black-tie awards dinner and program on February 25, 2010 in Milwaukee. More information about the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards program can be found at www.wimoty.com.

ABOUT HWD Acquisition, Inc.

HWD Acquisition, Inc. is headquartered in Medford, Wisconsin. Hurd is a brand with a 90-year tradition of building custom wood windows and patio doors to the highest standards of excellence and quality. Hurd products, which are sold exclusively through more than 400 distributors in the United States and worldwide, are manufactured by approximately 400 craftsmen. For more information, visit www.hurd.com or call (715) 748-2011. Toll free: 1-800-433-4873.

SOURCE HWD Acquisition, Inc.

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