8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 15, 2010

PGT, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-52059                                                      20-0634715

 (Commission File Number)             (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1070 Technology Drive, North Venice, Florida 34275

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(941) 480-1600

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 8.01  Other Events.

On December 17, 2010, PGT, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the acquisition of the intellectual property assets of Hurricane Window and Door Technologies of Fort Myers, FL.  With this acquisition, PGT acquired, among other things, all of the intellectual property underlying its PremierVueTM line of vinyl impact-resistant windows and doors for the single- and multi-family residential markets. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing this acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is hereby incorporated by reference.

The information in this current report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth on Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

See Exhibit Index.

Forward-Looking Statement

Statements in this report and the attachment and exhibits hereto which are not purely historical facts or which necessarily depend upon future events, including statements about forecasted financial performance or other statements about anticipations, beliefs, expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies for the future, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to PGT, Inc., on the date this release was submitted.  PGT, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results de scribed in the forward-looking statements, including risks or uncertainties related to the Company’s revenues and operating results being highly dependent on, among other things, the homebuilding industry, aluminum prices, and the economy.  PGT, Inc. may not succeed in addressing these and other risks.  Further information regarding factors that could affect our financial and other results can be found in PGT, Inc.’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Consequently, all forward-looking statements in this report and the attachment and exhibits hereto are qualified by the factors, risks and uncertainties contained therein.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PGT, INC.

By: /s/   Mario Ferrucci III           

       Name:  Mario Ferrucci III

       Title:  Vice President, General Counsel, and

         Secretary

    Dated:  December 17, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of PGT, Inc., dated December 17, 2010.

EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

PGT ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF

HURRICANE WINDOW & DOOR TECHNOLOGIES’ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS

Intellectual Property underlying PGT’s market-leading PremierVue™ energy efficient, impact rated vinyl windows and doors

N. VENICE, FL – December 17, 2010 –PGT, Inc. (NASDAQ: PGTI), one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of residential impact-resistant windows and doors, today announced the acquisition of the intellectual property assets of Hurricane Window and Door Technologies of Fort Myers, FL. As previously announced in August 2009, PGT acquired the operating assets of The Hurricane Window and Door Factory and launched its PremierVue line of impact resistant vinyl windows which leads the market in terms of air, water, structural and energy ratings for the single and multi-family residential markets.  0;Through this acquisition, PGT acquired all of the intellectual property underlying the highly energy efficient PremierVue line of products, which were all specifically developed for the hurricane protection market.

“PGT’s core residential business continues to focus on the impact coastal markets.  Meeting the most stringent structural requirements has always been in our company DNA, but we are also committed to producing products which are highly energy efficient,” said Rod Hershberger, President and CEO.  “Our PremierVue line of impact resistant vinyl windows and doors includes a new sliding glass door which we will unveil at the International Builders’ Show in January 2011.  These vinyl products meet Miami-Dade County’s highest residential structural code requirements and reflect our continued commitment to lead the market and exceed our customers’ expectations.”

ABOUT PGT:

Founded in 1980, PGT® pioneered the U.S. impact-resistant window and door industry and today is the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. Utilizing the latest designs and technology, PGT products are ideal for new construction and replacement projects serving the residential, commercial, high-rise and institutional markets. PGT’s product line includes PGT® Aluminum and Vinyl Windows and Doors; WinGuard® and PremierVue™ Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors; PGT® Architectural Systems; PGT® SpectraGuard™; and Eze-Breeze® Sliding Panels. PGT Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGT, Inc. (NASDAQ: PGTI). For additional information visit pgtindustries.com.

Contact:

Carole Reams

PGT Industries

941-480-1600

creams@pgtindustries.com