We chronicled Pella’s history by illustrating the development of the company’s innovative products, from hidden window screens to tougher and more durable glass. We collected stories from longtime employees, commissioned original photography that captured the complex processes at Pella’s manufacturing sites, and distilled the window-making process into a 10-step guide, making it easy for team members across every department to understand the products they help bring to life.
Imagine, Build, and Fight for a Brighter Future: Pella 100 Years
It’s not every day that a company turns 100. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation grew from Pete Kuyper’s vision to support his community in Pella, Iowa, by creating quality jobs and opportunities. Since then, Pella has transformed from a local manufacturer of windows and doors into a national industry leader. We marked this milestone with an anniversary book that celebrates the company’s enduring mission. Imagine, Build, and Fight for a Brighter Future commemorates both the proud people and history behind Pella by highlighting a legacy for current and future employees.
A Window into Manufacturing
The Road to 100
As Pella’s leadership grew beyond its founders, it was important to preserve the company’s family-oriented culture and founder Pete Kuyper’s mission and values. The goal was to not only tell Pella’s history but also demonstrate how current team members continue to embody the company’s commitment to the relentless pursuit of excellence and going the extra mile. To tell that story, we cast a wide net: interviewing executives, salespeople, manufacturers, engineers, designers, and customers. Their experiences were woven into Pella’s broader chronology, illustrating how Kuyper’s legacy endures across generations.
