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Jan 29, 2019

Frost King and WB Marvin Expand in Urbana, Ohio

Frost King and WB Marvin Expand in Urbana, Ohio

100,000 square foot new facility to house the expanded WB Marvin.

After being in the same factory for decades, WB Marvin is expanding. Frost King, parent company of WB Marvin recently completed purchase on a 100,000 square feet manufacturing and distribution center on 20 acres which will eventually house an expanded WB Marvin. “We are proud to be able to increase our manufacturing presence in Urbana,” said David Gerstein, President of Frost King, parent company of WB Marvin.

The 20 acre, 100,000 Square foot facility, currently in use by the Rittal Corporation, will eventually house the entire WB Marvin window screen line. From screen production to warehousing, the plan is to keep and grow the entire line of WB Marvin Screens in Urbana. “The work force here is exactly what we are looking for,” according to David Gerstein, “the people of Urbana are professional, driven and have the work ethic which can make a company like Frost King successful.” Founded in Urbana Ohio in 1915, W.B. Marvin introduced the iconic metal rail adjustable screen in 1936. However, by 2007, with competition from overseas and an economic downturn, WB Marvin was forced to close it doors. Frost King purchased the company assets and resumed production of the window screens under the WB Marvin name.

Founded in 1910, Frost King is the nation’s leading manufacturer of DoIt-Yourself home weatherstripping. With products ranging from window/door Weatherstripping to Window Kits to Gutter Guards, Frost King products are made to save money and save energy. Frost King is available at more than 25,000 hardware stores nationwide and at many home improvement and mass retailers worldwide. Frost King is part of the Thermwell family of companies which includes Mortite, Seal-Rite, Regent, Lever and Filmpak Industries. Thermwell has offices and factories in Mahwah, N.J., Paterson, NJ and Sparks, Nev., with production and distribution facilities throughout the country.

Contact:
David Gerstein, 201-684-4400
More information at www.frostking.com