PRESS RELEASE Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Construction, Real Estate, Interior Design, Energy/Ecology, Home/Garden Gorell Enterprises Named 2004 National Energy Star Partner Of The Year INDIANA, Pa, - March 18, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Gorell Enterprises has been named the 2004 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the Department of Energy and the EPA. This prestigious award, given annually to just one window manufacturer in the country, was given to Gorell for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by making and promoting energy-efficient products. A partner in the program since 1999, Gorell is being honored for its leadership in manufacturing and promoting windows and doors that earn the ENERGY STAR label. Gorell, winner in the windows and doors category, was honored for its accomplishments at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. on March 2. Spencer Abraham, U.S. Secretary of Energy, presented the award to Gorell Vice President Tyson Schwartz and other Gorell representatives. Partner of the Year winners in other categories included GE Consumer Products, Lennox Industries, Whirlpool Corp. and Sears. "On the company's official 10th anniversary, it's a great honor to be named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year," said Tyson Schwartz, Gorell vice president of sales. "It's a distinction we ve worked hard to accomplish, and we understand the importance and responsibility of being Partner of the Year. Gorell will continuously strive to develop innovative products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR label." Because of the highly energy-efficient design and construction of Gorell products, more than 90 percent qualify for the ENERGY STAR label. Gorell manufactures several lines of energy-efficient windows and offers five high-performance Low-E glass systems that feature double- or triple-insulating glass, low emissivity coatings and gas fill between the panes. Practically all Gorell vinyl windows or doors that incorporate one of these systems qualifies for the ENERGY STAR label Gorell manufactures vinyl windows for replacement and new-construction applications, patio doors, porch and patio enclosures and aluminum storm windows and doors. The company markets its products through a network of dealers and distributors located throughout the eastern half of the country. Recognized as one of the most innovative and fastest growing manufacturers of windows and doors in North America, Gorell is consistently recognized for its high product quality and excellent customer service. For more information about Gorell and ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.gorell.com/pages/energy_star_poy.htm MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie Wilkins of Gorell Enterprises +1-724-465-1800, Ext. 6701 mwilkins@gorell.com /Note to editors: To download a high-resolution digital photograph of Gorell at the Energy Star awards ceremony, please visit www.gorell.com/public_relations preview jpeg image (23k): / # # # [ source of news = Gorell Enterprises ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2004/pr_04_0318-gorell.txt http://www.send2press.com/2archivePDF/pr_04_0318-gorell.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEDIA: to reach the organization releasing this news, please contact: mwilkins@gorell.com (media only) If used for publication, please send specimen copy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- S2P-NS/0c/ PA / INDIANA, Pennsylvania / Copr. (c) 2004 Send2Press. This release was issued on behalf of the above organization, who is solely responsible for accuracy of content, by Send2Press(tm), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com