NOVEMBER 26, 2025 - FORBES - " In a world full of noise where it sometimes feels like no one is actually listening, there is one entity that hangs with great intensity on every word you say—and even think. (And no, even though it may be true, I'm not talking about your smartphone.) It's your brain..."

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - FORBES - "The day I signed the purchase agreement to sell my company—the one that started with a dream and a "duct-tape and bubble gum" prototype in my garage—should have been one of the most exciting days of my life. It wasn't..."

AUGUST 25, 2025 - FORBES - "Initiative is what separates the high performers from the high-maintenance. There’s a huge chasm between responses like "I can't believe this happened to me" and "How can I fix this?" The real estate on the other side of that chasm holds the value..."

JULY 22, 2025 - FORBES - "If you're lucky enough to have someone on your team who's already burning, don't ignore that fire! Feed it, protect it and give it space to grow. Because in my view, the biggest leadership failure isn't hiring the wrong person; it's hiring the right person and slowly snuffing out everything that made them great..."

APRIL 2, 2025 - FORBES - "During my many years as a business owner, entrepreneur and team leader, I learned some hard truths about leadership—lessons that challenged traditional wisdom and forced me to rethink. One of the most powerful lessons? Lockstep loyalty to the boss is overrated...."

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - PR NEWSWIRE - "The RiteScreen Company (“RiteScreen” or “the Company”), the leading independent manufacturer of window screens and patio door screens in North America, today announced the strategic acquisition of FlexScreen, an innovative leader in flexible screen technology. This acquisition is a significant step forward in RiteScreen’s growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to delivering superior value to its customers, stakeholders, and partners..."

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - PR NEWSWIRE - "FlexScreen, the world's first and only flexible window screen, is proud to announce that MGM Industries, a renowned manufacturer of premium vinyl and cellular windows and doors, has officially joined the FlexScreen licensing program. This partnership marks an exciting milestone as MGM Industries integrates FlexScreen's innovative screen technology into their product line, enhancing the window experience for their customers..."

DECEMBER 16, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE - "FlexScreen, the revolutionary innovator behind the world's first flexible window screen, is proud to announce its latest licensing partnership with Thompson Creek Window Company, a leading manufacturer of premium windows, doors, and home improvement products. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Thompson Creek joins the growing list of manufacturers incorporating FlexScreen technology into their offerings..."

DECEMBER 6, 2024 - FORBES - "Life is chaotic, and if we constantly try to make flawless choices, we can end up making no choice at all—a condition widely known as "analysis paralysis." The real power, though, doesn't lie in making perfect decisions—it lies in what you do with your decisions after you make them. The best leaders and the most successful people understand that it's not about making flawless choices; it's about making choices right..."

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - FORBES - "While I'm all for collaboration and organizational layers, I'm a solid line org chart guy all the way. I've heard it said that "anything with two heads is a monster." And try as we might, the line between "shared responsibilities" almost always becomes blurred..."

OCTOBER 22, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE - "FlexScreen is thrilled to announce that Vinylmax Windows has officially set a new production record, becoming the first FlexScreen licensee to produce over 2,000 screens in a single shift on the Erdman automated line. On Monday, October 21, 2024, the Vinylmax team turned out an astonishing 2,086 FlexScreens in one shift, breaking previous records and setting an exciting new benchmark for the industry..."

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE - "Eighteen months ago, FlexScreen, in partnership with Erdman Automation, rolled out its new automated manufacturing line, a state-of-the-art, ergonomic manufacturing solution that increases productivity, decreases costs, and makes manufacturing FlexScreen available to window manufacturers for the first time. Already, 25 licensees have signed agreements and currently are or will soon begin producing FlexScreen in-house safer, faster, and with fewer employees..."

AUGUST 5, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE - FlexScreen, the world's first and only flexible window screen, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Harvey Windows and Doors, a renowned American manufacturer of high-quality products.  

JULY 22, 2024 - FORBES - "It's the same in business. Things are going swimmingly—until they're not. A problem arises, and people who usually get along start feeling tension; meetings take a turn and dissatisfaction levels start rising, along with grumbling. It can all happen so suddenly and, if left unchecked, can have catastrophic consequences. So, what do you do when these problems occur? Nearly 30 years of marriage and 15 years of business leadership have taught me a few tips..."

MAY 20, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE -  "FlexScreen, the innovative leader in the window screen industry, is proud to announce its partnership with Slocomb Windows and Doors Inc., one of the oldest manufacturers of vinyl windows in the United States...."

APRIL 22, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE -  "FlexScreen, the pioneer in flexible window screen technology, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with MITER Brands, a leading manufacturer of windows and patio doors with a rich history dating back to 1947..."

APRIL 15, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE -  "ProVia, a leading building products manufacturer based in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country, proudly announces its partnership with FlexScreen as a licensee. With over 47 years of industry expertise, ProVia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality, service, and attention to detail, making this collaboration a natural fit for both companies...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE -  "FlexScreen, the industry leader in innovative window screen solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with NT Window, a second-generation privately held company serving the southern region of the United States and recently awarded the prestigious Torch Award for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau...."

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - PR NEWSWIRE -  "FlexScreen, the innovators behind the world's first and only flexible window screen, along with Erdman Automation, proudly announce their victory in the Machinery/Screens category of DWM (Door and Window Market) Magazine's highly anticipated Readers' Choice Poll for 2023..."

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 - "FlexScreen, a leading innovator in the window screen industry, is thrilled to announce a strategic licensing partnership with ScreenFab, a premier wholesale manufacturer and distributor of quality window screen and screen door products..."

JANUARY 31, 2024 - FORBES - "In a world obsessed with instant gratification, the idea of becoming an overnight business success often captures our imagination. However, behind every so-called "overnight success" lies a tale of patience, perseverance, and steadfast dedication that rarely makes the headlines. The journey toward success is a marathon, not a sprint, and the good stuff is always worth waiting for..."

DECEMBER 28, 2023 - "The UIA acknowledges those products, technologies, and individuals who have become the backbone of the world of inventing.”

OCTOBER 27, 2023 - SMART BUSINESS - The Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. Here’s who we honored this year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES - The awards, which are presented by Aon and Fox Rothschild, recognize the Pittsburgh region's most effective business leaders. This is the second year the Business Times has done this awards program.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 - PR NEWSWIRE - Inc. magazine revealed that FlexScreen is No. 3,217 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

AUGUST 28, 2023 - PR NEWSWIRE - FlexScreen - maker of the world's first and only flexible window screen - announced that they will reveal one of their most innovative and ambitious projects to date at this year's GlassBuild America show, where they will share the largest exhibitor booth with Erdman Automation.

MAY 23, 2023 - FOX BUSINESS - FlexScreen CEO Joe Altieri shares what makes his product unique and details his success on 'Varney & Co.'

MAY 17, 2023 - PITTSBURGH INNO - "A new and automated production line is now up and running to make products from Murrysville-based FlexScreen, the creators of patented, flexible window screen inserts capable of being shaped into or out of many types of window frames..."

APRIL 25, 2023 - PR NEWSWIRE - "...This is not the first time FlexScreen has revolutionized the window industry. Not only did they reinvent the modern window screen, but now, they are reinventing how screens are made. The FlexScreen Automated Window Screen Line can produce window screens faster and at lower costs than any other window screen..."

APRIL 21, 2023 - WORLD'S LEADERS MAGAZINE - "...FlexScreen currently holds 13 patents, and there is no other window screen in the world with its unique attributes. Driven by innovation, there is nothing conventional about FlexScreen. From its award-winning product to its “edgy professional” branding and social media presence, FlexScreen has set itself apart in an otherwise very traditional market..."

APRIL 4, 2023 - FORBES - "Change—like gravity—is a constant in life and business, and it happens with or without your consent or approval. You don't have to believe in gravity, but if you jump out a window, you'll find out. And you don't have to accept or embrace change, but it might be as painful as jumping out a window if you don't...

APRIL 3, 2023 - PR NEWSWIRE - "Since 1997, the National Safety Council has declared the first week of April National Window Safety Week. The week coincides with the beginning of spring when people start opening their windows to welcome fresh air in their homes. While the benefits of fresh air are undeniable, open windows naturally create a safety hazard - especially for small children..."

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 - FORBES - "The larger a company gets, the more haters seem to come out of the woodwork to troll on social media and give you a piece of their minds. And knowing anything at all about your business or product doesn't necessarily factor into the picture for many of them..."

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 - YAHOO FINANCE - "We're investing over 7 million dollars into outfitting all of our facilities with best-of-class, award-winning automation. Once that's in place, we'll be able to stabilize prices and possibly even lower them," says Joe Altieri, Inventor and CEO of FlexScreen.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 - GATHERING THE KINGS PODCAST - Episode 135 of Gathering The Kings Podcast with special guest Joe Altieri, featuring a discussion on "The Shark Tank Effect: Insights from Joe Altieri." We dive into finding untapped opportunities, the difference between sustainer and hunter leadership, the credibility boost of being on Shark Tank, grooming young leaders, the importance of diversity in opinions, and the harsh reality that work-life balance doesn't exist. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and advice.

JANUARY 25, 2023 - WINDOW + DOOR - FlexScreen announced that its new Automated Manufacturing Line was named a winner in the 2023 BIG Innovations Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. FlexScreen was named among 11 executives, 55 companies, and 91 products from around the globe in this year's winner's circle.

JANUARY 19, 2023 - DWM MAGAZINE - “We are honored to welcome Joe Altieri into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social, capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

JANUARY 11, 2023 - PRNewswire - FlexScreen announced today that its new Automated Manufacturing Line has been named a winner in the 2023 BIG Innovations Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. FlexScreen was named among 11 executives, 55 companies, and 91 products from around the globe in this year's winner's circle.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 - US WEEKLY FEATURE  - FlexScreen is revolutionizing the window industry with our patented, simple, problem-solving design that our Shark Tank™ partner Lori Greiner called “the best better mousetrap to come into The Tank!”

DECEMBER 29, 2022 - CEO VIEWS FEATURE - The CEO Views has identified FlexScreen, a pioneer in making flexible window screens. as one of the Top 30 Innovators of the Year 2022.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 - THE BUSINESS JOURNALS ARTICLE - “This is FlexScreen’s home, and it always will be,” Altieri said. “The work ethic in Pittsburgh just seems to be unmatched, in my opinion, [compared with] anywhere else in the country. People want to work in Pittsburgh, and that’s certainly very, very important to us, especially as we’re going through just astronomical growth; we’re doubling every year, so we need to make sure that our mother ship has a good crew of people that are helping to support that growth.”

DECEMBER 5, 2022 - CANVAS REBEL FEATURE: Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Joe Altieri. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 - BLACKMAGIC DESIGN PRESS RELEASE: Blackmagic Design today announced that design and digital marketing agency Reflex Brands and its parent company FlexScreen rely on live production, streaming, content creating, and post workflows built around Blackmagic Design.

AUGUST 18, 2022 - DWM MAGAZINE: Inc. Magazine released its annual Inc. 5000 List this week with nine door and window-related companies making the cut for the fastest-growing private companies in America.

JULY 21, 2022 - AP NEWSWIRE: APRIL 11, 2022 - WINDOW + DOOR: FlexScreen, maker of the world’s first and only flexible window screen as seen on Shark Tank, announces its partnership with Erdman Automation Corp., Princeton, MN.

APRIL 11, 2022 - WINDOW + DOOR: FlexScreen opened its newest manufacturing plant in Nashua, New Hampshire. The Nashua location is the seventh FlexScreen facility, with five more across the U.S. and one in Canada.

APRIL 12, 2022 - THE BUSINESS JOURNALS: Local flexible window screen maker and "Shark Tank" appearing startup FlexScreen announced the opening of its newest manufacturing plant in Nashua, New Hampshire. It marks the seventh facility for the company, which counts five others across the U.S. and one in Canada among its manufacturing sites.

APRIL 8, 2022 - PR NEWSWIRE: Local flexible window screen maker and "Shark Tank" appearing startup FlexScreen announced the opening of its newest manufacturing plant in Nashua, New Hampshire. It marks the seventh facility for the company, which counts five others across the U.S. and one in Canada among its manufacturing sites.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 - SMART BUSINES: Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards have recognized the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. All 50 winners are honored at a special celebration, and three organizations receive specialty awards for their achievements in three category areas – innovation, impact, and sustainability.

AUGUST 19, 2021 - DWM MAGAZINE: Inc. Magazine released its annual Inc. 5000 List this week, including more than a dozen door-and-window-related companies. Dubbed “an exclusive guide to America’s top private companies” the list identifies what is deemed the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

AUGUST 17, 2021 - INC. MAGAZINE Inc. magazine today revealed that FlexScreen is No. 2,321 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

AUGUST 12, 2021 - THE WEALTHY CONTRACTOR: On the podcast, you’ll hear from a successful Shark Tank entrepreneur and the CEO of FlexScreen, Joe Altieri, as he describes his experience of being on TV, how it helped him save his business, and what he did in order to make a lasting impression with investors. (And just so you know when it comes down to making that first impression, bigger is always better!)

JUNE 25, 2021 - WINDOW + DOOR: Starting July 5, 2021, FlexScreen will be standard on all MI Windows and Door's 1556 double-hung windows. With this change, roll-form and extruded screens will no longer be available for this product.

JUNE 22, 2021 - CISION PR NEWSWIRE: "Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Joe Altieri of FlexScreen was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 East Central Award finalist. Now in its 35th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors unstoppable business leaders whose ambition, ingenuity, and courage in the face of adversity help catapult us from the now to next and beyond."

JUNE 17, 2021 - IN MURRYSVILLE MAGAZINE FEATURE: "For years, Joe Altieri worked selling parts for windows and doors. He found that 3 to 5 percent of window screens were damaged before they were ever installed in a home... so Altieri decided there had to be a better way."

JUNE 8, 2021 - BYLINE IN WINDOW + DOOR: "Now that most mask mandates have been lifted, people are returning to their workplaces, and large indoor social gatherings are happening again, open windows and proper ventilation are still very much at the forefront of conversations about our health. But the events that led to the boom in our industry have also created a new challenge: shortages...."

MAY 31, 2021 - BYLINE IN SMALL BIZ DAILY: "We focused on selling ourselves as much as we focused on selling our product, and Shark Tank came to us..."

MAY 1, 2021 - INTERVIEW IN THRIVE GLOBAL: As a part of our series called "Meet The Inventors," I had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Altieri.

APRIL 2, 2021 - BYLINE IN WINDOW + DOOR: "Marketing is more than posting to Facebook once a week and doing some ads here and there. Marketing is every single way that you present your product and your business. So here's a checklist to get you started..."

MARCH 30, 2021 - INTERVIEW WITH ADAM MENDLER: I recently went one on one with Joe Altieri. Joe is the CEO and inventor of FlexScreen, the world's first and only flexible window screen, recently featured on Shark Tank.

MARCH 26, 2021 - THE FOUNDERS LIVE PODCAST: Host Nick Hughes is joined by Joe Altieri, President, and Founder of FlexScreen from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

MARCH 24, 2021 - FEATURE IN GREAT LAKES BY DESIGN: “Design is all about beauty and simplicity. It is about trying to make things beautiful, but also trying to keep them as simple as we possibly can,” Altieri said."

MARCH 10, 2021 - FEATURE IN AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: As a part of our series called "Meet The Inventors," I had the pleasure of interviewing Joe Altieri - Inventor & CEO of FlexScreen, the world's first and only flexible window screen, and award-winning Shark Tank product.

MARCH 2, 2021 - FEATURE IN TIME OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A year and a half ago, Joe Altieri stood in front of six investors and plenty of cameras. He was pitching his window screen company FlexScreen to celebrity investors known as "the Sharks" on ABC's popular show.

MARCH 2, 2021 - WINDOW + DOOR: FlexScreen, which originally appeared on Shark Tank's Episode 10 in Season 11, provided fans with an inside look at how their appearance on the show changed the company's trajectory on a recent "Shark Tank Update" segment feature. This update included news about their product being available on HomeDepot.com and followed the journey of success post-investment Lori Grenier.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 - SHARK TANK ABC: FlexScreen returns to The Tank in an Update segment to showcase the company's growth since its original appearance in January 2020.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 - FEATURE IN TRIB LIVE: The home page for Murrysville-based company, FlexScreen, has a concise message: “The world’s first and only flexible window screen.” It seems like such a simple concept, even company founder Joe Altieri couldn’t believe no one had done it.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 -THE STREET: FlexScreen, the leading name in window screen innovation, will appear in a Shark Tank Update on February 26th, 2021, on ABC. (8E / 7C - 9M / 8P.) FlexScreen, who originally appeared on Shark Tank's Episode 10 in Season 11 will provide fans with an inside look at how their appearance on the show changed the company's trajectory. 

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 - DOOR AND WINDOW MARKET MAGAZINE: Officials for FlexScreen announced that the company will appear in Shark Tank Update—a follow-up episode to the company’s first appearance on January 5, 2020 (episode 10, season 11). Set to air this Friday, the episode will provide viewers with an inside look at how the appearance of CEO Joe Altieri impacted the company, including its “journey of success post-investment.”

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 - FLEXSCREEN MENTION IN LA TIMES: Shark Tank In this new episode, hopefuls pitch a product to help beds; a plant-based take on a classic favorite food; an easy way to walk one’s dog without tracking dirt and germs; and an app designed to help kids learn coding. There’s also an update on FlexScreen, a flexible window screen company. 8 p.m. ABC

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 - NEXT PITTSBURGH: Joe Altieri jumped into the Shark Tank in January 2020 and lived to tell the tale. In fact, he got a bite from one of the sharks, Lori Greiner (known as the “Queen of QVC”), and it’s made his flexible window screen business jump.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 - FEATURE IN WINDOW + DOOR: The visit was meant to showcase the local business and how it is effectively operating under CDC guidelines during the pandemic, and also creating jobs in the area.

JANUARY 20, 2021 - BYLINE IN WINDOW + DOOR: "If 2020 taught us anything, it's that we can't possibly know what the future holds, and trying to predict what the new year will bring seems like an exercise in futility. Still, we can hope for some normalcy in 2021, so I put together some thoughts on a few market trends I feel could be in store for the window and door industry this year..."

JANUARY 15, 2021 - INTERVIEW IN BILLION SUCCESS: "By the age of 12, I was finding ways to work and earn money. At 15, I was selling flowers curbside and doing so much business that the local flower shop owner made an impromptu visit to my stand to see what was going on. I believe that I’m a born entrepreneur. I’ve always had a strong work ethic and a real drive and determination to make things better and seek solutions..."

JANUARY 7, 2021 - BYLINE IN CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE: "Change burst onto the scene in 2020 like a wrecking ball and smashed norms without discrimination. The pandemic, and subsequent closures and lockdowns, brought Godzilla-sized destruction world-wide. But it didn't take long to realize that the construction industry would largely escape the devastation and even thrive through the chaos..."

JANUARY 7, 2021 - GREAT LAKES BY DESIGN: “Really, I was trying to solve a problem in our industry, which is the damage that is caused by regular window screens; that was the problem that I was solving, but the inspiration came from crazy places,” Altieri said.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 - WE LIVE TO BUILD: "My original idea was to make FlexScreen a household name by convincing window manufacturers and dealers to abandon the constant problems and customer complaints associated with the century-old technology of traditional window screens for our innovative, sleek, and simple design..."

DECEMBER 16, 2020 - NEWSWIRE: Flexscreen, the company that set out to revolutionize the stagnant window industry, experienced a record-breaking quarter of revenue growth that has put the company one step closer to becoming a global leader in the market. Led by Joe Altieri, winner of ‘Shark Tank’, the company is projected to triple in earnings by the end of 2021, showing once and for all that his bet on smart and green innovation in the window industry was spot on. 

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - FEATURE IN PRO REMODELER: Every year hundreds of thousands of small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs write, email, call, send all numbers and manner of appeals to the producers of Shark Tank, hoping against odds for the opportunity to pitch their products to the show’s panel of high-money and now household-name investors. As an entrepreneur with aspirations of growing his small business FlexScreen—which sells a more damage-resistant alternative to traditional aluminum-framed screens—Joe Altier was never one to turn his nose up to the financial support and brand awareness that prime-time TV investors can provide. But it was never his strategy to chase it, nor did he have the time to apply/plead. Turns out it didn’t matter, because the producers of Shark Tank ended up coming to him.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 - PRESS RELEASE: FlexScreen, manufacturer of the world’s first and only flexible window screen, has announced today their new strategic partnership with Saint-Gobain ADFORS, leading international manufacturer of high-performance construction and industrial materials. This global partnership grants Saint-Gobain ADFORS exclusive rights to sell FlexScreen products within the retail and dotcom channels.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 - BYLINE IN CEOWORLD MAGAZINE: "A great deal of the success I’ve had has resulted from calculated risk-taking, a willingness to reevaluate continually, and a firm dedication to investing in increased online awareness through social media, blogs, podcasts, and other brand awareness strategies..."

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 - OLD HOUSE JOURNAL: These affordable screens have a flexible frame that makes them easy to install and remove. Available up to 55" wide x 80" tall, for windows with or without screen tracks. Screen-mesh options include high-visibility and pet-resistant.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 - INTERVIEW IN AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: SOLUTIONS WIN: As a leader, I look for two things in an employee: are they a good fit for our company culture, and do they have the necessary skills to solve my problems? That’s it. The pro-active go-getters who will attack problems head-on will always rise to the top, and frequently they aren’t the ones with the highest levels of education or the most impressive resumes. Everyone can find a problem. That’s why a business exists in the first place — to solve problems, real or perceived. But the most influential, successful, and fulfilled people stand out by seeking solutions.

JANUARY 5, 2020 - ABC NETWORK: Barbara Corcoran is interested in window screen company FlexScreen, and has an offer out there for entrepreneur Joe Altieri. Then Lori Greiner decides to make the same offer, making Joe choose which Shark he thinks will be best for his business. From season 11, episode 10 of Shark Tank.

JANUARY 5, 2020 - USA TODAY: On Sunday's "Shark Tank," Joe Altieri pitched FlexScreen, a flexible, easy-to-install screen that simply pops into a window frame.

JANUARY 5, 2020 - TV INSIDER: The Sharks are back after the show's seasonal hiatus and ready to make a deal!

JANUARY 6, 2020 - PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Joe Altieri swam with the sharks and survived. In fact, he came out in even better shape than before.

JANUARY 6, 2020 - WTAE: A local man got the attention of the sharks on Sunday night's episode of "Shark Tank" on ABC.

JANUARY 10, 2020 - PLAIN TALK: Being able to twist and bend a window screen into place without causing damage – that’s the secret behind FlexScreen, a product that is manufactured locally and was featured this week on the popular TV show “Shark Tank.”

FEBRUARY 8, 2019 - TRIBLIVE: When Joe Altieri began seeking a way to make a better window screen in his Plum garage, he was just looking to improve on what was century-old technology. “The current patent on window screens dates back to 1907,” Altieri said. “So you have 100-year-old technology on modern windows.”