posted on 03/06/2025 in Press Releases

Contact Information:
Angela George
VT Industries, Inc.
[email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VT INDUSTRIES, INC. BECOMES GOLD-CERTIFIED FOX CITIES EMPLOYEE FRIENDLY WORKPLACE

Fox Cities Chamber program recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work / life integration for their employees.

FOX CITIES, Wis. - (March 6, 2025) - VT Industries, Inc. has been certified as a gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber. This certification recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration by creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees. 

Gold-certified employers offer benefits and policies that promote work/life integration and strive to meet diverse needs of employees.

VT Industries, Inc. founder Roger Clausen once said, “We are extremely proud of our people. They are writing the success story of VT Industries.” This insight, shared by Ann Duebner, Vice President of Corporate Human Resources, remains as relevant today as it was when Roger first voiced it back in the 1970’s. As a proud third-generation family-owned and operated company, VT Industries, Inc. remains steadfast in their dedication to being the employer of choice in every community they operate in. 

As an industry-leading building products manufacturer, VT Industries prioritizes safety, work-life balance, and meaningful employee engagement initiatives, embodying their core values in the workplace. Affectionately known as the "VT Family," they offer a variety of programs designed to support and encourage the development of their team members. These include recognition for employee tenure, various awards and recognition programs, engaging employee activities, tuition reimbursement, and support for time off to engage in civic activities.

"We are proud to offer programs that nourish and grow our team members for personal, professional, and community benefit, because we recognize that they are foundational to our company’s success," explains Travis Mudloff, Senior Vice President of the architectural wood door division.

With fifteen locations in the United States and Canada, VT Industries has been an industry-leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors and laminate countertop products since 1956. As the company continues to grow and evolve, their forward focus is matched by a deep respect for their heritage. They attribute their success to the innovative ideas and invaluable contributions of their employees. Their people-first approach is the cornerstone of the company, making VT Industries a place where many have built long-term and fulfilling careers.

The mission of the Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative is to encourage the adoption of more employee friendly workplace practices and policies in order to enhance work/life balance and successfully attract and retain the best employees to the region.

Eric Broten, VP – Business Growth and Development at the Fox Cities Chamber, explained how the certification works: “We rate employers in four major categories: Paid Leave and Flexible Work Schedules, Health and Wellness Support, Financial Support and Perks. Employers are then given a score and if qualified, rank as Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. We are thrilled to add VT Industries, Inc. to this prestigious list as our newest gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace certified employer!”

Certification is open to all employers with operations located in the Fox Cities (Calumet, Outagamie and northern Winnebago Counties). The comprehensive benefit criteria incorporated into the application is intended to be attainable as well as aspirational for employers of any size across all industry sectors.

To learn more about the Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace initiative, visit Employee Friendly Workplace | Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. View a full list of all certified companies at Certified Businesses | Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce.

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About Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace Initiative
The Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace is a collaborative initiative between businesses and community organizations, led by the Fox Cities Chamber, focused on enhancing work/life integration for all employees by encouraging the adoption of more employee friendly workplace practices and policies. It has the primary purpose of creating a supportive work environment and attracting and retaining top talent in the region. The certification is open to all employers with operations located in the Fox Cities (Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties). The comprehensive benefit criteria incorporated into the application is intended to be attainable as well as aspirational for employers of any size across all industry sectors. http://foxcitieschamber.com/employee-friendly-workplace