Harvey Introduces Premium-Grade Tribute, Its Finest Vinyl Window, in Time for This Winter’s High Energy Costs

Upscale Appearance, Outstanding Performance and Advanced Hardware Define Harvey’s Top-of-Line Entry; Production and Marketing Now Underway

WALTHAM, MA–(EMWNews – August 20, 2008) – In response to the evolving needs of homeowners

and the challenges of escalating heating fuel costs, Harvey has announced

its most stylish and advanced line of maintenance-free vinyl windows to

date, the Tribute. A premium entry to the vinyl window market which will

be available for use in replacement and new construction applications, the

Tribute addresses consumers’ varied needs in a single product, combining

high-end elegance, exceptional functionality and, with the available high

performance triple-glazing package, superior thermal protection.

Available mid-August, the Tribute will deliver a number of advanced design,

functionality and energy conservation features, including:

--  Standard Double Low-E/Argon-filled glass package which exceeds ENERGY

    STAR® qualification;

--  A High-performance glass package option, featuring 1) three panes of

    glass sealed with PPG's Warm-Edge Intercept glass spacer system for added

    performance and durability. Two panes of glass use Low-E coating, and both

    airspaces contain Krypton gas for superior energy efficiency, and 2)

    Guardian ClimaGuard SPF™UV protection, eliminating over 99% of damaging

    UV rays, with a fade protection factor (FPF) of greater than 50;

--  PPG's SunClean™ easy-cleaning glass coating, which uses UV rays to

    break down and loosen organic dirt on glass surface, making rinsing more

    efficient with minimal spotting and streaking;

--  Stylish, contoured sash and glazing bead offer the high-end

    architectural design of a well-crafted wood window;

--  Dual action low profile sash lock with integrated tilt/wash feature

    eliminates the need for separate tilt latches;

--  Detailed grid profile provides improved aesthetics with realistic

    divided-light design;

--  Hardware finish choices of white, oil-rubbed bronze, brasstone and

    brushed nickel;

--  Integral lift on top sash, with the option of integral or applied lift

    handles on the bottom sash;

--  White interior with 27 exterior color options.

    

“Harvey has long prided itself on creating the quality products consumers

and contractors require, and bringing them to market in a timely fashion,”

said Matt Samson, vice president of marketing. “The Tribute line

exemplifies not only our tradition of listening to and incorporating

consumer opinion into our products, but also our steadfast commitment to

excellence, innovation, aesthetic appeal, performance and value. We think

the Tribute is the finest vinyl window on the market, incorporating all the

performance, features and sophisticated design homeowners want and

exceeding the high quality standards contractors have come to expect from

Harvey.”

The Tribute is immediately available through its branch warehouse locations

throughout New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. Although Harvey sells

exclusively to building industry professionals, homeowners are invited to

learn about the Tribute and other Harvey products by visiting

www.harveyind.com or any one of 11 product showrooms, where a list of

contractor referrals is also available. Samson noted that Harvey has

initiated a coordinated marketing push for the Tribute in August that will

culminate with the launch of an advertising campaign in September.

Harvey, a leading manufacturer of windows, doors and patio rooms, and a

premier wholesale distributor of quality building products in the

Northeast, has been serving professional contractors since 1961. A

privately held company headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Harvey operates

manufacturing facilities, branch warehouses and public product showrooms

throughout the Northeast region. For more information, visit Harvey at

www.harveyind.com.