There’s a remarkable story reflected in every Loewen window. It all begins at the turn of the twentieth century on the lonely prairies of southern Manitoba. Here in the village of Steinbach, a group of Mennonite families, including the Loewens, migrated from Russia.
Among the first things made by the Loewen millwork for the fast-growing community were humble items like church pews and beekeeping equipment. But soon, windows and doors became our specialty.
Today, three generations later, Loewen is 1500 employees strong — and creates elegantly wrought windows and doors for discriminating homeowners around the globe. The key to our success is simple: while we’ve remained faithful to our roots — particularly in our deeply held traditional craft values and work ethic — we’ve also grown to embrace new technologies and ideas from places as diverse as Europe, Japan, and of course, North America.
We are a company where seeming opposites exist in harmony; the old and the new; delicate beauty and a steely toughness; and pride in craft tempered by an abiding humility. The result is windows and doors that possess a rich heritage, a striking beauty, even a kind of soul you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
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Loewen History in the Carillon News
Discover Loewen history as published in a series of articles in "The Carillon", Manitoba's #1 Weekly Rural Newspaper.
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Loewen Centennial Mini-site
Discover the rich heritage of the Loewen family business. The following centennial mini-site features history, photographs, a calendar of Centennial events and a commemorative 10-minute video. It chronicles the life and times of company founder C.T. Loewen, the entrepreneurial vision of his son Cornie (C.P.) Loewen, who chose to focus on the production of quality wood windows and doors, and successors Charles and Clyde Loewen, current CEO/Board Chairman and Vice President Product & Technical Services, respectively.
Launch Centennial Mini-Site
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Loewen Centennial Video
This 11 minute video will take your through our company history, from humble beginnings to a leading manufacturer of wood windows and doors.
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