Fortress Operating Shutters, 235462 Bruckerville Ave, Dorchester, WI 54425, US

Founded in 1955 with just $300 of Edward Lee Schield s money, Weather Shield Manufacturing now owns and operates Weather Shield Windows & Doors, a manufacturer of windows and doors. Each of the company s products features custom colors, interior wood, different exterior claddings, glazing, grille options, sizes and shapes. The company s products are used in both remodeling and new construction. They are sold under the Weather Shield, Legacy Series, Visions 2000, ProShield, Custom Shield and Lifeguard product lines. Weather Shield Manufacturing has headquarters in Medford, Wis., and operates manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and Utah. The company s products are available at more than 2,000 dealers throughout the world.