Timeline


Image     2009 - Champion develops a curved-top 4 1/8" Single Hung window. The company has also designed a 2 7/8" window wall system (Series 8000-N). Champion also offers a tilt-and-turn configuration in its 8000 4-1/2" and 8000-N products (8000-T and 8000-NT, respectively).
   
2008 - Champion develops its 7700-H impact sliding door and 6700-H impact single hung window due to an increased demand for hurricane products in tropical regions. The company also released its 5045 Series projected/casement windows, featuring a 4 1/2” frame.
   
2007 - Champion develops and releases the 8000 series window wall system as the expansion of the company’s new construction segment continues. The 2400 double hung window is also introduced as a lite commercial product.
   
2004 - With the company’s commitment to breaking into the new construction segment, the 7500 architectural/heavy commercial slider is introduced.
   
  2003 - Previously focusing on manufacturing replacement windows, Champion looks to carry its strong reputation into the new construction area.
     
  2002 - Champion Window and Door celebrates its 50th anniversary. The 4000/5000 projected windows are developed and added to the existing line of Champion Products. This new line of windows brings Champion toward the era of new construction jobs.
     
2000 - The Legend 9500 heavy duty commercial window is created. The window is similar to the Legend 9000 but achieves a Heavy Commercial rating. Using the newly developed 9500, Champion is awarded one of the largest window jobs in New York State history at Rochdale Village in Jamaica, Queens.
     
  1999 - The Century 6500 architectural grade window is introduced.
     
  1998 - The entire manufacturing area is expanded to 80,000 sq. feet.
The 400/500 Series Terrace Doors are added to the company’s lineup.
     
  1997 - Champion Window acquires an adjacent building to be devoted to its glazing operations.
Better Buildings Magazine    
1996 - The Legend 9000 commercial tilt window is introduced.
   
1990 - Champion is featured on the cover of Better Buildings magazine, celebrating the company’s forty years of growth and success.
   
1989 - Champion introduces the 1000 sideload window.
   
1987 - The 2000 slider window is developed.
   
1984 - The north side of the Syosset location is expanded to keep up with an increasing customer base and demand.
     
  1983 - In response to changing markets, Champion terminates production of storm windows and focuses solely on the production of its newly developed 2500 window.
     
  1981 - The 2500 double hung tilt window is added to the company’s product line as its first replacement product.
     
  1975 - Champion exists mainly as a wholesale company, maintaining a retail facility inside its factory.
     
  1968 - Champion Window moves to its current location in Syosset, NY.
     
Image 1952 - Champion is founded by two brothers Nat and Tom Arcati as a manufacturer of storm windows and doors. The company is named Champion because of their love of boxing.