Andersen Windows recalls 91,000 window opening control devices over fall hazard. Andersen Windows is recalling tens of thousands of window-opening control devices that can fail and allow windows to swing open without warning. The recall covers devices sold individually as kits and those factory-installed on the company's 100 Series casement windows manufactured before November 19, 2025. No injuries were reported, but the recall poses a serious safety hazard. If the control device breaks or pops off after an accidental bump or other impact, the window can open freely. In a home with children or on an upper floor, that's a fall waiting to happen. According to the CPSC recall notice, Andersen has received 8 reports of the devices breaking, detaching, or malfunctioning. The recalled devices were sold at independent window distributors and online at parts.andersenwindows.com from October 2015 through December 2025. Prices ranged from about $9 for an individual kit to $220 for a factory-installed unit on a 100 Series casement window. An additional 180 units that sold in Canada are also being recalled. Consumers who have these windows should keep them in the closed and locked position until the problem is fixed. Andersen is offering a free in-home repair by an authorized technician. To check if your window is affected, you'll need the Product ID number, which can be found on the label in the upper right corner of the window frame. To schedule a repair, visit www.andersenwindows.com/100seriescasementwocdrecall or call Andersen toll-free at 844-815-7332, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. You can also reach the company by email at [email protected]. Homeowners who were injured due to a defective window opening control device may have legal options and should consult with an attorney about their rights.

Atlanta's industrial development grows as vacancy edges up. Atlanta's industrial market posted strong development momentum and steady investment, according to Yardi Matrix data. Atlanta's industrial market remained active through October, as construction and leasing activity continued to demonstrate steady momentum. The metro's development pipeline expanded significantly year-over-year, with more than 11 million square feet underway - nearly triple the volume recorded at the same time in 2024. While deliveries slowed compared to last year, overall development levels remained above the national average. Investment activity was also healthy, totaling nearly $1.6 billion in sales, according to Yardi Matrix data. Construction pipeline expands sharply year-over-year. Atlanta had 11.6 million square feet of industrial space under construction across 44 facilities, accounting for 2 percent of total stock and outpacing the 1.8 percent national average. This marked a substantial increase from the same period last year, when just 4.1 million square feet across 16 properties were underway. Among peer markets, Dallas (32.7 million square feet) and Phoenix (19.3 million square feet) led activity, while Indianapolis (5.3 million square feet) and Kansas City (3.3 million square feet) posted smaller pipelines. Year-to-date through October, 6.5 million square feet of industrial space broke ground across 24 properties. One of the largest projects under development is DC BLOX's Atlanta West Hyperscale Data Center Campus in Lithia Springs, Ga. The 1.3 million-square-foot facility is designed to meet the demands of cloud and AI workloads, with initial capacity expected by 2027. In September, a partnership between Trammell Crow Co. and a consortium led by CBRE Japan broke ground on Buford Creek Business Center, a 686,400-square-foot industrial park in Buford, Ga., slated for completion by the third quarter of 2026. Around the same time, Chicago-based Logistics Property Co. began the second phase of Gainesville 85 Business Center in Gainesville, Ga., which will add two buildings totaling 326,040 square feet. Deliveries ease from last year's pace. As of the end of October, 5.5 million square feet of industrial space across 17 properties, representing 0.9 percent of total stock - slightly below the 1.2 percent national average. Industrial deliveries were lower than in October 2024, when 23 properties totaling 7.8 million square feet came online. Dallas (16.6 million square feet), Phoenix (14.7 million square feet) and Kansas City (12.6 million square feet) led completions nationally, while New Jersey (6.2 million square feet) and Indianapolis (1.5 million square feet) were at the lower end of the spectrum. Door and window manufacturer Andersen Corp. delivered a 638,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Locust Grove, Ga. The property is part of The Cubes at Locust Grove campus. Also in Locust Grove, Stonemont Financial Group delivered Building B at Stonemont Park 75 South, a 903,701-square-foot industrial property. Stonemont acquired the 113-acre site in January 2023, with plans for three rear-load buildings ranging from 124,800 to 538,720 square feet. Investment activity holds steady. Atlanta's industrial sales volume totaled nearly $1.6 billion year-to-date through October, Yardi Matrix data shows. Nearly 16 million square feet of industrial space, spread across 141 facilities, changed hands. Atlanta industrial space traded at an average sale price that reached $131.04 per square foot, below the national average of $136.41. Among peer markets, only New Jersey ($228.47 per square foot) and Phoenix ($176.24 per square foot) had higher pricing, while Chicago ($86.94 per square foot) and Kansas City ($83.61 per square foot) saw lower figures. CenterPoint Properties purchased a 395,750-square-foot industrial asset in Lithia Springs, Ga., for $51.6 million, marking its second investment in metro Atlanta this year. IDI Logistics was the seller. Link Logistics also acquired Clayton Commerce Center II, a 365,490-square-foot distribution facility in Ellenwood, Ga., from TA Realty for $44.8 million. In August, Link Logistics sold a two-building, 1.6 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in McDonough, Ga., to Bridge Logistics Properties, expanding the buyer's national footprint to 16.3 million square feet. Vacancy rises but remains below national average. Atlanta's industrial vacancy rate at the end of October stood at 8.7 percent, slightly below the 9.6 percent national average, according to Yardi Matrix. The metro's in-place rents averaged $6.55 per square foot, up 8.8 percent year-over-year, while newly signed leases averaged the same rate. Among peer markets, Dallas - Fort Worth (11.6 percent), New Jersey (11.4 percent) and Phoenix (10.7 percent) reported higher vacancy levels, while Nashville (7.7 percent) and the Inland Empire (8.1 percent) maintained tighter conditions.

Watterson joins Andersen Corporation as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. News provided by. BAYPORT, Minn., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Andersen Corporation (Andersen), manufacturer of America's most trusted brand of window and doors*, has named Laura Watterson senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Watterson will succeed the company's current chief human resources officer, Karen Richard, who will retire at the end of this year after leading Andersen's human resources function for the past 12 years. Watterson is a highly regarded human resources leader with more than 20 years of experience enabling organizational growth and transformation across a wide array of complex global businesses and industries. She joins Andersen following a successful tenure as executive vice president and chief human resources officer at CWT, formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel, where she played a pivotal role in the successful acquisition of CWT to American Express Global Business Travel. Her prior experience includes human resources and business leadership roles at companies including General Mills, Royal Philips Electronics, Aimia, and Cambria, consistently demonstrating her ability to align people strategies with business objectives. "Laura is a highly strategic and growth-oriented leader who is passionate about people and committed to developing high-performing teams," said Chris Galvin, chairman and chief executive officer, Andersen Corporation. "We are thrilled for Laura to join our team, helping to further our commitment to being a dynamic, inclusive organization where everyone is inspired to achieve their full potential as we grow our business into the future." Watterson will lead Andersen's human resources organization, including business HR, communications and community, total rewards, talent and culture enablement, HR services and enterprise security. With this planful transition, Andersen recognizes Richard for her transformative impact on the company and notable contributions to the community. "Karen's dedication to our people, our business, and our communities has enabled us to reach new heights. Her unique ability to balance people-centric solutions with business strategies has been instrumental in our success. I am incredibly grateful to Karen for her leadership and for the impact she has had on our company, and we wish her all the best in retirement," said Galvin. ABOUT ANDERSEN Founded in 1903 on the philosophy of working "all together" to deliver on its promise to its customers, Andersen Corporation has built a century-long legacy of trust by delivering high-performance, reliable, and design-forward windows and doors. Empowering more than 13,000 employees every day to imagine what's possible and do what's right, Andersen is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America and America's #1 trusted window and door brand among builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners. * Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., privately held Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen(R), Renewal by Andersen(R), EMCO(R), and MQ(R) brands. Andersen operates manufacturing sites across North America and Europe. Committed to sustainability, Andersen has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2024 ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award. For more information about the company, its initiatives, and products, visit us at andersenwindows.com. Follow Andersen Corporation on LinkedIn for more company news. *2024 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders, architects & homeowners SOURCE Andersen Corporation