MILGARD Windows and Doors Launches VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 1, 2024--

MILGARD Windows and Doors, part of the MITER Brands portfolio and manufacturer of vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum windows and patio doors for builders, dealers, and homeowners, recently announced the launch of the new VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall. The product expands the manufacturer’s portfolio of moving glass wall products, making incredible views and awe-inspiring doors available to an even wider audience.

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The addition of the VX350 Moving Glass Wall provides homeowners with a new option for high-performance, expansive patio doors, further ensuring the perfect solution for any project. Satisfying the rising demand for large patio doors that blur the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, the product is offered in up to four-panel configurations that stack or slide into pockets, with max panel sizes of 5 feet by 8 feet and openings that span widths up to 20 feet.

The VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall boasts narrow sightlines that provide sweeping views of the outside while bringing in copious amounts of natural light. Its stylish white, almond, and black capstock finishes are designed to match nearly any home’s aesthetic. With a standard warm-edge spacer system and options including Low-E glass coatings and argon-filled insulating glass, the VX350 can substantially reduce energy costs and meet ENERGY STAR ® requirements in all four climate zones in certain configurations. It is AAMA- and NFRC-tested and certified.

“We are incredibly excited to offer our customer base a new option that will bring indoor-outdoor living to even more homes in the western U.S.,” said Stephen Moore, MILGARD Senior Vice President of Sales. “Timeless, durable, and easy to operate, the VX350 exemplifies modernity without sacrificing detailed craftsmanship. By exhibiting an eye toward design and functionality, the VX350 answers the market’s demand for stylish products with exceptional performance.”

The VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall is available now at MILGARD.com.

About MILGARD Windows and Doors

Founded in 1958, MILGARD Windows and Doors, part of the MITER Brands portfolio, offers a full line of vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum windows and patio doors for builders, dealers, and homeowners. Part of the MITER Brands family, MILGARD operates plants in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. To learn more, visit www.milgard.com.

About MITER Brands

Founded in 1947, MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that produces a portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments with an owner-operated, family-first approach. With more than 20 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, MITER Brands is a nationwide supplier of precision-built and energy-efficient products. Through optimized manufacturing, valued relationships, and dedicated team members coast to coast, MITER Brands instills confidence and drives quality customer experiences.

For more information, visit www.miterbrands.com.

MILGARD Windows and Doors Launches VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall

VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall shown in a three-panel stacking configuration (Photo: Business Wire)

MILGARD Windows and Doors Launches VX350 Vinyl Moving Glass Wall

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two people were killed and six others were wounded in two shootings by a single gunman that took place among thousands of costumed revelers during a Halloween street celebration in downtown Orlando early Friday, authorities said.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the city’s downtown bar and restaurant district shortly after 1 a.m. as costumed celebrants fled on foot. A second shooting minutes later happened within a short distance of officers and they quickly made an arrest, the city's police Chief Eric Smith said during a briefing Friday morning.

The six wounded, who range in age from 19 to 39, were transported to a hospital for treatment and were in stable condition, Smith said.

A 17-year-old male suspect was taken into custody, said Smith, who showed video from street security cameras and a police body camera showing the two shootings and the suspect's arrest at the second shooting location.

After the first shooting, police used security video to put out a description of the suspect, but the second shooting happened near police and officers saw the attack, Smith said.

“Whatever his mindset was, he was going to shoot no matter what,” Smith said, noting that the suspect's motivation is part of the ongoing investigation.

A handgun was recovered at the arrest scene and there are no other suspects, he said.

There were more than 100 officers patrolling the crowds estimated between 50,000 and 100,000 people who were out celebrating Halloween on Thursday night and early Friday morning in what is one of the biggest events in downtown Orlando each year, Smith said.

The Halloween celebration took place about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from Orlando's tourist district, and it primarily attracts central Florida residents. Revelers usually also celebrate by the tens of thousands in downtown Orlando on the Saturday after Halloween.

During past Halloween celebrations, police officers would close off downtown streets and use dogs to screen for weapons as people walked past entry points, but they changed their procedures after Florida lawmakers passed a permit-less concealed carry law in 2023, the police chief said.

“You can carry a weapon on a public street, if you meet certain criteria,” Smith said. “So then that changed, we could no longer do that.”

Florida State Attorney Andrew Baine said charging the teen suspect as an adult is a possibility but his agency would await further information from the police investigation.

In this body camera image provided by the Orlando Police Department shows police apprehending a suspect after responding to a shooting that took place among crowds during Halloween celebrations early Friday, Nov. 1. 2024 in Orlando, Fla. (Orlando Police Department via AP)

In this body camera image provided by the Orlando Police Department shows police responding to a shooting that took place among crowds during Halloween celebrations early Friday, Nov. 1. 2024 in Orlando, Fla. (Orlando Police Department via AP)

Police investigate the scene of two shootings that took place among crowds during Halloween celebrations early Friday, Nov. 1. 2024 in Orlando, Fla. (WFTV via AP)

Police investigate the scene of two shootings that took place among crowds during Halloween celebrations early Friday, Nov. 1. 2024 in Orlando, Fla. (WFTV via AP)