A Proud Family Legacy
Pullum has remained strong through the Great Depression, numerous wars, recessions and increasing government regulations since 1921. Through the decades, four generations of family members have led the quest to always exceed customer expectations.
Today, Charlie Pullum is continuing to build on the family tradition of a proud family-owned Michigan manufacturer and wholesale distributor of premium quality windows and doors.
Take a moment to scroll through 100 successful years in the woodworking, window and door industry.
- 1920’sPullum manufactured pie-shaped wood blocks to protect wheels on early automobiles during transportation to dealerships where rubber tires were installed prior to delivery.carll2020-02-21T20:12:13+00:001920’sPullum manufactured pie-shaped wood blocks to protect wheels on early automobiles during transportation to dealerships where rubber tires were installed prior to delivery.
- 1920’sThe first Pullum woodworking facility opened in Detroit, MI.carll2020-03-10T14:31:32+00:001920’sThe first Pullum woodworking facility opened in Detroit, MI.
- 1930’sTo keep the business from closing, Jack Pullum worked the night shift at an auto factory. By day, he ran the window company where his wife, Bernadine, fed the factory crew and the family on $2.00 a week.carll2020-02-19T17:50:05+00:001930’sTo keep the business from closing, Jack Pullum worked the night shift at an auto factory. By day, he ran the window company where his wife, Bernadine, fed the factory crew and the family on $2.00 a week.
- 1940’sThe first masonry building addition was completed at the Detroit factory. Due to rationing, the factory was built in four phases.carll2020-02-19T17:50:31+00:001940’sThe first masonry building addition was completed at the Detroit factory. Due to rationing, the factory was built in four phases.
- 1950’sWindow assemblies were manufactured and shipped by rail throughout the Midwest.carll2020-02-19T17:50:57+00:001950’sWindow assemblies were manufactured and shipped by rail throughout the Midwest.
- 1960’sThe first products manufactured at the South Lyon, MI factory were solid vinyl storm doors and windows.carll2020-02-19T17:51:19+00:001960’sThe first products manufactured at the South Lyon, MI factory were solid vinyl storm doors and windows.
- 1970’sPullum became the first Marvin Windows distributor in Michigan.carll2020-03-10T14:30:53+00:001970’sPullum became the first Marvin Windows distributor in Michigan.
- 1980’sPullum introduced a special installation program for premium replacement windows.carll2020-02-20T16:47:39+00:001980’sPullum introduced a special installation program for premium replacement windows.
- 1990’sPullum began distributing Hurd Windows and Doors, which was acquired by Sierra Pacific Industries in 2014.carll2020-03-10T14:32:10+00:001990’sPullum began distributing Hurd Windows and Doors, which was acquired by Sierra Pacific Industries in 2014.
- 1990’sPullum began distributing Weather Shield Windows & Doors.carll2020-02-27T19:20:37+00:001990’sPullum began distributing Weather Shield Windows & Doors.
- 2000’sSierra Pacific invites Pullum to begin distributing its innovative windows and doors.carll2020-02-20T16:48:31+00:002000’sSierra Pacific invites Pullum to begin distributing its innovative windows and doors.
- 2010’sPullum takes a giant step forward with its huge glass wall systems and stunning pivot doors.carll2020-02-20T16:48:52+00:002010’sPullum takes a giant step forward with its huge glass wall systems and stunning pivot doors.
- 2020’sPullum begins celebrating a century of growth and innovation.carll2020-02-20T16:49:12+00:002020’sPullum begins celebrating a century of growth and innovation.
carll2020-03-10T14:31:32+00:00
1920’s The first Pullum woodworking facility opened in Detroit, MI.
First Pullum woodworking facility opened in Detroit, MI.
carll2020-02-19T17:50:57+00:00
carll2020-03-10T14:30:53+00:00
carll2020-02-20T16:47:39+00:00
1980’s Pullum introduced a special installation program for premium replacement windows.
Pullum introduced a special installation program for premium replacement windows.
carll2020-02-27T19:20:37+00:00
1990’s Pullum began distributing Weather Shield Windows & Doors.
Pullum began distributing Weathershield and Hurd windows.
carll2020-02-20T16:48:31+00:00
2000’s Sierra Pacific invites Pullum to begin distributing its innovative windows and doors.
Sierra Pacific invites Pullum to begin distributing its innovative windows and doors.
carll2020-02-20T16:48:52+00:00
2010’s Pullum takes a giant step forward with its huge glass wall systems and stunning pivot doors.
Pullum takes a giant step forward with its huge glass wall systems and stunning pivot doors.
carll2020-02-20T16:49:12+00:00
2020’s Pullum begins celebrating a century of growth and innovation.
Pullum begins celebrating a century of growth and innovation .