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14 • SEPTEMBER 2017 • WORLD FENCE NEWS GARLAND, Tex. — On June 8, Fortress™ Building Products, an innovator in the deck, railing, fence, pergola and outdoor living industries, hosted an open house in honor of the company's 15th anniversary. The open house showcased the company's new 10-acre property that houses the corporate offices including 90,000 square feet of indoor ware- housing and office space. During the come-and-go event, 15 guided tours of the facility, product lines and outdoor spaces were provid- ed to attendees including customers, vendors, partners, employees, friends and family, as well as Garland city of- ficials. Over 350 guests from around the globe attended, and enjoyed live mu- sic, Texas BBQ, a bounce house for the kids and mechanical bull riding. The main attraction and area of entertainment was the newly designed and installed 2,000 square foot For- tress Deck with Fortress Railing and great lawn surrounded by Fortress Fence. Fortress was originally founded in Richardson, Tex. during 2002 as a product line and, shortly after, a divi- sion of its former parent, Woodmark International. Independent since 2004, Fortress has grown and morphed into a parent company named Fortress Building Products that is comprised of four subsidiaries: Fortress Railing Prod- ucts, Fortress Fence Products, OZCO Building Products and its newest member, Fortress Deck. The company has more than dou- Fortress Building Products celebrates 15th anniversary Above, Jeff Schulz, general manager of Fortress Fence Products, explains some of the fence products during a tour of the fencing department. Above, Gary Greer, Chief Operating Officer of Fortress Building Products, walks guests through the executive wing. Below, Geoff Luczycki, project manager, Fortress Building Products, shows guests around the innovations department. The headquarters of Fortress Building Products in Garland, Tex. was the site of the company's 15th anniversary celebration and open house. The main attraction and area of entertainment was the newly designed and installed 2,000 square foot Fortress Deck with Fortress Railing and great lawn surrounded by Fortress Fence. (Fortress Building Products photos) bled in size in the past two years and is set to do the same again in the next two years, CEO and company founder Matt Sherstad said in a speech at the event. "The real key to our success throughout the years has been our ability to build an amazing team with an entrepreneurial spirit and a com- mitment to innovation and continuous improvement," he said. "This team is not just comprised of employees and continued on page 16 2855 Michigan Road Madison, IN 47250 P: 812.265.1553 F: 812.265.1623 e: info@midwesttubemills.com www.midwesttubemills.com Midwest Tube Mills, Inc. 2855 Michigan Road Madison, IN Midwest F: 812.265.1623 e: info@midwesttubemills.com Inc. CHOICE CONTRACTOR'S ■ Meets ASTM F-1043, Group IV, IV-L standards for strength and protective coating ■ Outperforms Schedule 40 in ASTM B 117 Salt Spray Test ■ Available in our exclusive MTC polyester or 10 mil polyolefin color coat ■ 15 year warranty ■ Made in America Call for a Quote Today! Midwest Tube Mills MT 30 is specifically designed to meet the rigors of commercial, industrial and sports fence applications. Cover all the Bases with MT 30 ASTM F-1043 Group IV, IV-L ASTM B 117 Salt Spray Test SPECIFICATIONS MT 30