About Our Company
More than 50 years ago, William O. (Bill) Gillespie, formed Southern, a company that has always been in the home construction and home improvement business, with energy efficiency at the forefront. With Bill's blessing a new division of Southern was envisioned.

Maria Gillespie Francine Gillespie Powers
President and CEO Director of Operations
Southern
Vinyl Window Manufacturing Inc. was initiated by Maria Gillespie and Francine
Gillespie Powers in 1995,
to build the highest quality and energy efficient window in the
market.

Locally family owned and operated,
Southern is located in the foothills of northwestern South Carolina and prides
itself on building the most energy-efficient
windows available in today's market. Southern has built its business on
manufacturing the very best window you can buy for your money. Customer
satisfaction is our number one priority.
Manufacturing
Process
State of the art technology.... Heat
mirror windows manufactured by Southern block 99.5 per cent of dangerous UV rays
from the sun.
Community
Connections
Southern is a member in good standing
with the South Carolina and Liberty Chambers of Commerce and the Better Business
Bureau. Southern is very proud to have been chosen 1999 South Carolina
Manufacturer of the Year (under 200 employees) by the South Carolina Chamber of
Commerce.



Southern is a civic-minded company very involved in its community by way of supporting the local police department and the community building. Owners are active in the Freemasons, Shrine, and Eastern Star. A number of employees are involved in community activities from coaching Little League sports to volunteer firemen.