Innovation in building materials is crucial for advancing sustainability and performance across the industry. MITER Brands’ recognition with H.B. Fuller’s 2025 Customer Innovation Award, as reported by Business Wire, highlights their development of triple-insulating glass units that make windows and doors lighter, more energy efficient, and easier to install. This achievement, made possible through collaboration with H.B. Fuller’s adhesive technologies and Corning’s advanced glass, sets new standards in thermal efficiency and reduced carbon footprint. MITER Brands’ commitment to solving customer challenges demonstrates the power of partnership and continuous improvement.

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| MITER Brands Wins H.B. Fuller’s 2025 Customer Innovation Award

MITER Brands Wins H.B. Fuller’s 2025 Customer Innovation Award

Published May 28, 2025, 04:16 PM EST

MITER Brands has earned the H.B. Fuller 2025 Customer Innovation Award for its pioneering triple-insulating glass units (IGUs), developed in collaboration with Corning Incorporated. This breakthrough delivers high-performance, energy-efficient windows and doors using standard dual-pane frames—improving insulation, reducing weight, and enhancing ease of installation, all while cutting energy use and carbon footprints.

May 28, 2025 – Tylor Stover

HG Homeclub, your leading intelligence source on innovations shaping home improvement and building-product ecosystems, highlights a milestone in energy-efficient architecture: MITER Brands, a family-first manufacturer of residential windows and patio doors, has earned the H.B. Fuller 2025 Customer Innovation Award for its groundbreaking triple-insulating glass units (IGUs), unveiled at H.B. Fuller’s global awards ceremony in Minneapolis on April 24, 2025

Innovation Anchored in Collaboration and Efficiency

MITER Brands, in partnership with global materials innovator Corning Incorporated, has engineered a next-gen triple-IGU system that slips into standard dual-pane frames—unlocking powerful gains in thermal performance, homeowner comfort, and carbon footprint reduction without requiring structural overhaul Business WireH.B. Fuller.

Lightweight Design, Heavy on Performance

Inspired by contractor and consumer feedback, MITER solved the near-impossible: trim, high-mouth, and more efficient glass that’s easier to handle on-site. By leveraging Corning’s thin, ultra-strong glass, the new units reduce window weight by up to 40% in impact-prone southern climates, while still delivering triple-pane energy efficiency in northern markets Business WireWindow & Door.

Voices from the Field

  • Mike DeSoto, COO, MITER Brands:
    “We are driven by a vision to build the most valued window and door brand in America… H.B. Fuller has been an exceptional partner—bringing adhesive technologies and the collaborative spark that helps us push boundaries.” Business Wire

  • Dean Ruark, VP of Engineering and Innovation, MITER:
    “Customers wanted lighter, more energy-efficient solutions… By leveraging Corning’s glass, our windows are easier for professionals to install and easier for homeowners to operate.” Business WireWindow & Door

HG Homeclub’s Strategic Take

This award signals more than product recognition—it reflects a shift in building materials toward:

  • Installation-First Innovation: Weight reduction directly addresses labor efficiency, supply-chain optimization, and jobsite ergonomics.

  • Sustainability with Practicality: Improved thermal performance without redesign costs amplifies impact without complicating operations.

  • Synergistic R&D Partnerships: Collaborations spanning materials science, adhesives, and manufacturing define the modern innovation playbook.

What This Means for Contractors & Manufacturers

  • Installation teams can move faster and safer with lighter components that don’t sacrifice performance.

  • Distributors and builders benefit from premium products that meet efficiency needs without requiring costly frame redesigns.

  • Industry innovators will look to MITER’s triple-IGU launch as a benchmark for collaboration-powered R&D that boosts both product value and usability.

About MITER Brands

MITER Brands is one of America’s leading manufacturers of residential windows and patio doors, offering energy-efficient, durable solutions through multiple brands and regional facilities. Known for its dedication to quality, operational excellence, and customer service, MITER serves residential construction and renovation markets across the U.S. Learn more at www.miterbrands.com.

About H.B. Fuller

H.B. Fuller Company is the world’s largest pureplay adhesives business, providing solutions that advance innovation in packaging, construction, electronics, health and hygiene, and more. With over a century of experience, H.B. Fuller continues to partner with industry leaders to deliver breakthrough materials and sustainable manufacturing solutions.

This announcement reflects HG Homeclub’s perspective on market innovation and industry recognition. All forward-looking statements are based on publicly available information and current developments in the building materials sector.

About HG Homeclub
HG Homeclub offers leadership insights, innovation analysis, and executive intelligence across the home improvement and building products sectors—tracking the people, companies, and breakthroughs that fuel industry evolution.

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