The Ply Gem® Brand Debuts Ply Gem Pro Academy: Enhanced Training Resources for the Exterior Contractor

By: Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. via Business Wire

May 03, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT

Ply Gem^®, an industry leading brand of residential building products, debuts the Ply Gem Pro Academy – an all-new training program for the exterior contractor that aims to help professionals master their skills and grow their business.

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Ply Gem® debuts Ply Gem Pro Academy to provide enhanced training programs and resources to help exterior contractor professionals master their skills and grow their business. (Photo: Business Wire)

Supported by two of the nation’s only Vinyl Siding Institute^™ Certified Master Trainers, the Ply Gem Pro Academy offers customized training opportunities, bootcamp-style installation intensives, video tutorials, continuous product support and valuable resources to support exterior contractors in all phases of their careers. The program currently covers training initiatives for the Ply Gem^® portfolio of vinyl siding and accessories brands, which includes Ply Gem^®, Mastic^® Siding & Accessories by Ply Gem^® and Variform^® by Ply Gem^® – with plans to expand to additional product categories throughout the year.

“With an unwavering dedication to customer success, the Ply Gem Pro Academy is an integral part of our commitment to next-level partnership, helping professionals identify the right products and receive superior installation training and support for complex applications,” said Jason Flack, senior vice president of sales and customer enablement, Surface Solutions – U.S., at Cornerstone Building Brands. “Knowledge is key to providing customers with exceptional service. Ply Gem Pro Academy makes it easy for exterior contractors to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.”

Ply Gem Pro Academy is available to all Ply Gem brand customers. Initiatives include:

Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) certifications
On-site Siding bootcamps
Product knowledge training
Field Installation training
On-demand video tutorials
Material science education
Business development resources
Marketing tools for homeowner selling

For more information and to connect with a Ply Gem Pro Academy representative, visit https://www.plygem.com/siding/for-siding-pros/training/

ABOUT CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and repair & remodel markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes approximately 18,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.