Among the most trusted and respected manufacturers in the window and door industry, Milgard has been named "Best Quality in the Nation" 6 times by Builder magazine, national "Most Used Vinyl Window" 4 times by Builder magazine and "Most Preferred Vinyl Window" by Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder magazines 3 years in a row. In addition, the Milgard SmartTouch™ Lock recently received the Arthritis Foundation's Ease-of-Use Commendation and the 2008 International Design Excellence Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America and Business Week.