About Us
AMESBURYTRUTH
Window and door manufacturers turn to AmesburyTruth everyday. Boasting the broadest product portfolio in the North American fenestration industry, AmesburyTruth has been setting the standard for innovative design solutions, proven products, professional services, and trusted advice for over a century.
Our components have set the standard for quality and durability for decades. From advanced designs to strict performance requirements and critical budget demands, AmesburyTruth can help your company find a solution that meets your business objectives. So, whether you need window components that add value to your designs or door hardware that looks and performs beautifully, you can depend on AmesburyTruth for engineered solutions and trusted results.
At the core of our mission is innovation. We strive to provide not only quality window and door components, but also custom-engineered solutions that meet our customers' specific need. Our skilled team of engineers can help you advance your window or door systems. And our technical services team can quickly guide you to the best hardware solution. With AmesburyTruth, you always have a competitive edge in our ever-changing industry.
An experienced work force gives AmesburyTruth additional leverage from start to finish. Our team has extensive knowledge in the fenestration industry, materials and codes that are used to design components that perform. Coupled with tenured manufacturing experts that know how to build your components to spec. And Customer Support and Sales Representatives available when you need them.
ABOUT TYMAN
AmesburyTruth is part of the Tyman North America division, a subsidiary of Tyman plc (London Stock Exchange: TYMN) headquartered in London, England. Tyman plc is a leading international supplier of engineered components to the window and door industry. Visit www.tymanplc.com for more information.
THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

Bob Burns
President
Bob Burns was appointed as President of AmesburyTruth in June of 2019. Bob came to AmesburyTruth through the Ashland Hardware acquisition in 2018, where he served as President since 2013. He has over 28 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations and Executive Level Management. Bob holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Kansas, and a Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management / Thunderbird.

Manuel (Manny) San Miguel
Chief Financial Officer
Manny joined the Tyman North America executive team as Chief Financial Officer in 2023. Manny brings over 20 years of senior financial expertise with a broad scope of leadership roles, including strategy, planning, and operations. He has proven success in developing and implementing global strategic plans to deliver long-term business objectives. Manny graduated from Inter-American University of Puerto Rico with a double Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Marketing and has been a Certified Public Accountant. He is fluent in Spanish and English and serves on the Board of a not-for-profit organization focused on helping Latino communities.

Brian Rea
Chief Human Resources Officer
Brian Rea joined AmesburyTruth in April of 2019 and has over 20 years of progressive human resources experience primarily with publicly traded manufacturing companies. As a human resources leader he positions the function as a business partner, ensuring HR initiatives drive business results. Brian received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Elmira College in Elmira, NY and he holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

Pat Bayer
Chief Information Officer
Pat joined AmesburyTruth as CIO in 2016. Since joining the company, his focus has been on consolidating, modernizing, securing and continuously improving the IT landscape. Pat has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Penn State and is a US Department of Energy certified Professional Nuclear Engineer.

Michelle Nissen
Vice President of Product Management
Michelle Nissen was appointed Vice President of Product Management in February of 2019. Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and product management. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial & Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

Mike Smith
Vice President of Hardware Operations
Mike Smith was appointed as Vice President of Hardware Operations in 2020. Mike came to AmesburyTruth through the Ashland Hardware acquisition in 2018, where he served as Vice President of Marketing since 2013. He has over 29 years of experience in the fenestration industry with executive roles in Product Management, Product Development, General Management and Operations. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from The University of Illinois, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

Vince Eslick
Vice President of Sales
Vince Eslick was appointed as Vice President of Sales in 2019. Vince came to AmesburyTruth through the Ashland Hardware acquisition in 2018, where he served as Vice President Sales since 2002. He has over 26 years of experience in sales management in the fenestration industry. Vince holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Kansas, and a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago.

Renee Chesler
Vice President of Sales National Accounts
Renee joined AmesburyTruth in April 2021. Renee came to AmesburyTruth with 20 years' experience in sales and marketing leadership roles in the building materials industry including five years in sales leadership in the window industry. Renee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organization Management and an Masters of Business Administration from Eastern University in St. David's, PA.

Bob Burns
President

Manuel (Manny) San Miguel
Chief Financial Officer

Brian Rea
Chief Human Resources Officer

Pat Bayer
Chief Information Officer

Michelle Nissen
Vice President of Product Management

Mike Smith
Vice President of Hardware Operations

Vince Eslick
Vice President of Sales

Renee Chesler
Vice President of Sales National Accounts
HISTORY
Truth Hardware and Amesbury merged in 2013 to become AmesburyTruth. In 2018, Ashland was acquired, by joining forces, AmesburyTruth has become an industry-leading organization offering an extensive product line with considerable global resources. AmesburyTruth is now perfectly positioned to provide customers even greater opportunity to take advantage of engineered solutions.
Amesbury History: Amesbury began as a manufacturer and supplier of door and window components and weatherseals. Through the years, its reputation for product quality and exemplary customer service helped it grow to become North America's leading service provider of products and solutions for the window and door industry.
Truth Hardware History: Truth Hardware began in 1914 as a blacksmith shop in Ellendale, Minnesota. In 1955, the company began designing and manufacturing window and door hardware. Through relentless innovation and commitment to quality, Truth Hardware became the industry's leading hardware manufacturer, offering well over 100 different products.
Ashland Hardware History: Ashland Hardware began providing innovative, quality window and door hardware in 1932, when it's sister company, Amerock (then known as American Cabinet Hardware Corporation) negotiated their first contract with Andersen Windows.

OUR PROMISE
Customers' needs evolve, codes change, and technology drives solutions that enhance features and benefits. At AmesburyTruth™, we understand the need for change. Our customers depend on us to continually develop solutions that will streamline their business and advance their products. We aim to create long term value for our customers by delivering innovative solutions and trusted results. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes hardware, extrusion, and weatherseal solutions for windows and doors in the residential and commercial markets.
SUSTAINABILITY
To sustain the success formed by our mission, consistent improvements in environmental conservation and manufacturing efficiencies are required. To meet our objectives, AmesburyTruth has developed dozens of manufacturing and energy-based improvements. As a result, we have decreased operational carbon emissions by 7% and decreased annual water usage equivalent to 75 Olympic sized swimming pools. This consistency extends into the community, with AmesburyTruth providing school repairs, environmental restoration, first-aid training, and clothing drives to communities in need.
VALUE PROPOSITION
"AmesburyTruth is an innovative hardware and sealing provider of quality engineered solutions with the scale and broad portfolio to meet the needs of the fenestration industry."

Portfolio
With the broadest product portfolio in the fenestration industry, AmesburyTruth has been setting the standard for quality and durability for over a century. Our components have been tested and specifically engineered to enhance the form and function of your windows and doors.
Innovation
Innovation is at our core, providing not only quality components, but also custom-engineered solutions that meet your specific needs. Our specialized team of design engineers can help create a new window or door system suited perfectly to your project. And our technical services team can quickly guide you to the best hardware application to get the results you want to achieve. With AmesburyTruth, you always have a competitive edge in our ever-changing industry.
Scale
With over 1 million square feet of North American manufacturing across 7 facilities, AmesburyTruth can meet your needs even as the market runs through supply fluctuations. You will have direct contact with a local sales representative or distribution channel to get answers and product faster. Through Tyman, we possess a global view of the fenestration industry from market trends to supply chain and can leverage sourcing through our Asia group, with joint buying giving us more purchasing power.