Steve Chen Makes Glass Magazine '20 Under 40' List

Crystal Window & Door Systems Executive Vice President Steve Chen.

Crystal Window & Door Systems Executive Vice President Steve Chen was recognized recently as one of the fenestration industry's rising stars. He was listed among Glass Magazine's "20 Under 40" young executives in the architectural glass field in the national publication's February 2008 issue. Chen's specific accomplishments and an interview with the young executive are highlighted in Glass Magazine's print and on-line articles, along with his biography and a photomontage.

Glass Magazine, the publication of the National Glass Association, serves the manufacturers, suppliers and installers of architectural glass, curtain wall, and related high-end fenestration products. The "20 Under 40" annual recognition of young movers and shakers in the industry is in its fifth year; more than 100 nominations were received this year.

Steve Chen, son of Crystal Window & Door Systems founder Thomas Chen, grew up in the window business. As he gained experience, he took over responsibility for sales and marketing as well as production operations for the company. Under his direction, Crystal's sales grew from $48.6 million in April 2005 to $62.1 million two years later. He also now oversees the strategic marketing efforts of Crystal's aluminum extrusion subsidiary.

Crystal Window & Door Systems is one of the top 60 manufacturers in North America of replacement and new construction vinyl and aluminum window and door products and high-end fenestration systems. Crystal offers a full product line, rapid order-to-delivery times, quality workmanship, innovative product features and outstanding value. Crystal operates sales/distribution offices and subsidiaries in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Westlake, Ohio; Fenton, Missouri; Enfield, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois, and Boston, Massachusetts. For more information about Crystal and its products, call 718-961-7300 or visit www.crystalwindows.com.