History
Metals
POK
CI
100

In what year did the company celebrate its 100th anniversary of producing high-quality windows and doors for a wide range of products?

2025

100

Who holds the most seniority among team members in this area?

Benita Rotert

100

Who holds the least seniority among team members in this area?

Breanna Quandt

100

 Who is responsible for Continuous Improvement?

Everyone in the organization—from top management to frontline employees—should be involved in identifying and implementing improvements.

200

In 1926 Pete and Lucille Kuyper relocate to? (Clue) Headquarters

Pella, Iowa

200

What is the metal/extrusion cost center?

345022

200

what is the POK cost center?

345052

200

What is Continuous Improvement?

Change for the better

300

During World War II in 1943, what significant workforce change occurred at the company, and how did it reflect gender equality in wages?

Half of factory workers were women who were paid the same wage as men.

300

What is the budgeted number of team members in the Metals area for 2025?

15

300

What is the budgeted number of team members in the POK area for 2025?

8

300

What is Kaizen?

Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "change for better." It focuses on continuous, small improvements involving everyone in the organization.

400

What innovative window design did the company introduce in 1964, and what practical benefit did it offer to homeowners?

The industry's first tilting double-hung window for easy cleaning.

400

How many exterior color options are currently available in our product lineup?

15

400

What is the widest JE (jamb extension) currently available in our inventory?

9 3/16

400

What are some common Continuous Improvement methodologies?

  • Kaizen
  • PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
  • PAC Walk
  • Employee Suggestions
500

What company did Pete and Lucille Kuyper invest in during 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, and what product was it known for producing?

The Rolscreen® retractable screen.

500

What are the 3 segments in a part number?

Profile, Color and Size 

For example: 70EQG222

70EQ-Profile

G-Color (Black)

222- Lenght

500

311JAA75 is the part number for what product?

6 9/16  Pella White JEs

500

What are some examples of Continuous Improvementin manufacturing?

  • Reducing machine downtime by analyzing maintenance logs and scheduling preventive maintenance.
  • Improving assembly line efficiency by rearranging tools and materials to reduce worker movement.
  • Using Lean techniques to eliminate waste in production processes.