Waukee, Iowa (November 2, 2007) — Monarch Manufacturing, Waukee, IA, announces the appointment of Dan Summers to the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Summers has over 30 years of experience in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing sectors of the building products industry. He was most recently involved in national sales and product management for Fypon, a manufacturer of polyurethane and PVC millwork products, owned by Fortune Brands. Prior to that he held positions with Simonton Windows, Huttig Sash and Door, and Des Moines Lumber Company.

“We are pleased to have Dan become a part of our team. His experience will help us move to the next level in 2008”, said Tony Oberman, Monarch General Manager.

Summers said, “I am very impressed with the products and plans Monarch has for the next 3 to 5 years, and they are well positioned to move into a new aggressive marketing mode. There is a proven management team already in place, and they have an outstanding reputation in the market.”

Monarch Manufacturing Inc. is the leading innovator of window systems for concrete wall and basement applications. They offer a complete line of standard and egress windows, window bucks, and area walls all integrated into a flexible system.