Palm Beach County, FL — The Business Development Board (BDB) is pleased to announce the expansion of SIW Solutions, LLC in Palm Beach County. In partnership with Marvin, the company will add 100 new jobs over the next three years to its existing workforce of 150 employees. It leased a 168,000 sq. ft. building to manufacture doors and windows.
The Business Development Board assisted SIW Solutions with expedited permitting so that construction could begin immediately. Scott Weprin of Colliers International, Robert Smith of CBRE and Duke Realty Construction, the general contractor, all played a big role with facilitating the company’s new location. SIW manufactures products for the entire South Florida region, but chose Palm Beach County for the location of its additional manufacturing space.
About the Expansion:
- 100 new jobs
- 150 retained jobs
- 168,000 sq. ft. Building
- 6717 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach
“SIW has a proven track record of quality, design innovation and exceptional customer service which aligns well with our values and premier positioning in the marketplace,” said Paul Marvin, CEO of The Marvin Companies. “The addition of SIW to our family of brands will expand our coastal window and door capabilities and enable us to provide a broader array of design solutions to our customers.”
“We are deeply appreciative of the assistance we received from the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County on our recent build-to-suit facility for SIW Solutions,” said Stephanie Rodriguez, Duke Realty’s Vice President of Leasing and Development in South Florida. “This group worked closely with our development team so that the planning, permitting and entitlement processes went smoothly and construction could begin in a timely manner, which enabled us to deliver the building without interruption and on schedule.”
“Thank you to Palm Beach County’s Planning, Zoning & Building Department for leading the expedited permitting of SIW Solutions. This expansion will employ hundreds of people in Palm Beach County during a time when it’s needed the most. The Business Development Board is grateful for the company’s growth as it moves into a 168,000 sq. ft. facility in West Palm Beach,” said Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board.
About SIW Solutions: SIW Solutions is a leading manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors serving the high-end residential and commercial construction markets. It offers an extensive hurricane-rated product portfolio, including windows; scenic, entry and pivot doors; and garage doors with a focus on quality and modern design. To learn more about career opportunities with SIW/Marvin, visit Marvin.com/careers.
About Business Development Board: The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County is the official public/private economic development organization for Palm Beach County and Enterprise Florida. Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation, corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. During the past five years, the BDB has assisted companies that have created more than 12,822 direct jobs with average salaries greater than $69,062, resulting in more than $777 million in capital investment to Palm Beach County and an economic impact that exceeds $6.87 billion. Additional information can be found at the BDB’s web site, BDB.org.
About Duke Realty: In South Florida, Duke Realty owns, manages or has under development 8.5 million square feet of industrial properties and has strategic land positions available for future development. Duke Realty’s South Florida office is located at 2400 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 405, Weston, FL 33326. The phone number is 954.453.5660.
Duke Realty Corporation owns and operates approximately 156 million rentable square feet of industrial assets in 20 major U.S. logistics markets. Duke Realty is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol DRE and is a member of the S&P 500. The company maintains a Baa1 rating from Moody’s Investor Service and a BBB+ rating from Standard & Poor’s Financial Services. More information about Duke Realty Corporation is available at www.dukerealty.com. Duke Realty also can be followed on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
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