Pella Corp. announced it ranked No. 8 in Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Design Companies of 2022 for its Easy Slide operator system. The hardware, which launched in 2021, eliminates the need for cranking to open and close casement and awning windows as traditional hardware requires. “I’m proud to work for a company that puts thoughtful, inventive design at the forefront of customer solutions, along with providing products of unmatched functionality and durability,” said Kayla Stehlik, a manufacturing facility manager at Pella.