Window manufacturer invests $121 million to build new production facility in Texas
Crystal Window and Door Systems TX, LTD has announced plans to build an advanced manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Texas. The company, which manufactures vinyl and aluminum windows and high-end fenestration systems, will invest $121 million into the project, creating 504 new jobs for the surrounding area. To help support the project, the company received a $3,150,000 Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant as well as a $15,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Crystal Chairman and Founder Thomas Chen said, “I started this company in 1990 with a small commercial operation in New York City, and with focus, determination, and a lot of hard work with dedicated employees, Crystal is now a national manufacturer with five major production facilities across the country. Our products are used in some of the most notable buildings throughout the nation, and I am thrilled to bring our expertise to the great state of Texas.”
Crystal President Steve Chen added, “Crystal is excited to join the incredible growth in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro region with a new regional headquarters and production facility. The company has a strong track record of success, with over three decades of growth and expansion. Crystal is looking forward to contributing to the Texas economy by adding good-paying jobs, supplying local builders, contractors, and developers with quality products, and engaging local material and service providers.”
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About the Author
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Senior Content Strategist
Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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