The MI Blog

Stay connected and be inspired by browsing our blog posts. The window experts on our team share their insights, advice, tips and knowledge so you’ll always have a go-to resource for all things windows.

 
  • May 5, 2020

    MI Foundation Texas Outreach Committee Donates to Local Aid Group

    Looking for a way to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, the MI Charitable Foundation’s Texas Outreach Committee donated $5,000 to Christian Community Action (CCA).

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  • May 1, 2020

    We're Committed to Health Checks for Our Team

    In an effort to ensure that everyone who comes into our facilities is healthy, MI Windows/Milgard has installed 38 thermal-imaging cameras at our plants around the country. These cameras, which read body temperatures, determine if a team member has a fever, which is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19.

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  • April 30, 2020

    MI Engineers Produce Face Shields Using 3D Printers

    MI’s innovative team of engineers adapted their equipment to produce face shields that are attached to hats, helping to protect our team members from COVID-19.

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  • April 16, 2020

    Meet Jammy of Pate's Hardware

    Say hello to Jammy Pate, the president of Pate’s Hardware in Texas. Jammy started working in the family store as a teenager, and today he proudly oversees a company that has 11 stores and more than 100 employees. Read on to learn more about Jammy and his company.

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  • April 16, 2020

    Meet Tami of Kempsville Building Materials

    Get to know Tami Wright. Tami will soon celebrate her 40th anniversary at Kempsville Building Materials in Virginia. Tami has been selling MI Windows for over 20 years, and she’s grateful to be partnered with such a “dependable” company.

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  • April 16, 2020

    Meet Robert of BMC

    Get to know Robert Parker, of BMC. Robert currently works in outside sales and will be with the company for 14 years this June. "I like the quality, the service, and lead-time I get from MI products," he says.

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  • April 16, 2020

    MI Celebrates Get to Know Your Customers Day

    In celebration of Get to Know Your Customers Day, we will be publishing interviews with a few of our many valued customers throughout the day.

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  • February 26, 2020

    Why OITC is the sound-rating system of the future

    We'd like to share helpful tips and information about OITC and why it's gaining popularity among home builders.

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  • January 16, 2020

    Meet Mark of Central Florida Window and Door

    Meet Mark Miller, the general manager at Central Florida Window and Door. Mark’s company has been using MI Windows for more than 20 years. “Quality, service, and price: MI excels in all three areas,” he says. “We are glad to have them as a partner in our business.”

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  • January 16, 2020

    Meet K.C. of Lezzer Lumber

    Get to know K.C. Lezzer, the vice president at Lezzer Lumber. Lezzer has worked in the family business since he was a child, and his company has used MI Windows for over four decades. “We’re both family-owned and family-run companies that always have our builders’ and customers’ best interest in mind,” he says.

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  • January 16, 2020

    Meet Chris of Brothers Supply

    Allow us to introduce you to Chris Haga, assistant general manager at Brothers Supply. Chris joined Brothers soon after the company became an MI customer, and he quickly learned why Brothers chose MI for its fenestration needs. “They offer a great quality product,” he says. “And MI has proven to be our most reliable vendor.”

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  • January 16, 2020

    MI Celebrates Get to Know Your Customers Day

    In celebration of Get to Know Your Customers Day, we will be publishing interviews with a few of our many valued customers throughout the day.

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  • November 21, 2019

    Meet Vicky Indvik

    Prescott Valley material manager, Vicky Indvik, would like to share her thoughts about MI's commitment to quality during November's World Quality Month.

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  • November 8, 2019

    Meet William Wiest

    In celebration of World Quality Month, one of our Quality Assurance technicians, William Wiest, would like to share his thoughts about MI's commitment to quality.

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  • November 8, 2019

    Gratz committee raises money for veterans at “pie day”

    MI Charitable Foundation "pie day" raises over $4k for veterans.

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  • November 1, 2019

    Meet Dhruv Bohara

    In celebration of World Quality Month, one of our engineers, Dhruv Bohara, would like to share his thoughts about MI's commitment to quality.

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  • November 1, 2019

    Today We Celebrate the Start of World Quality Month

    Throughout the month of November, we will be sharing information about our commitment to quality. We'll also be giving away unique prizes to our customers in celebration of this important topic.

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  • October 31, 2019

    MI team member discusses her battle with breast cancer

    Read Angela Lepore's story about being a 10-year breast cancer survivor.

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  • October 28, 2019

    MI customer inspired by sister-in-law’s grit in the face of breast cancer

    Read Analisa Johnson's story about her sister-in-law, who's been fighting breast cancer for the past 10 months.

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  • October 17, 2019

    Meet JD of The Door & Window Store

    Get acquainted with JD Blocker, the CEO of The Door & Window Store in Arizona. JD’s company has been an MI customer since the early 1990s. “MI is very in tune with what our needs are and they’re responsive to those needs,” he says.

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