What FreMarq Innovations does

FreMarq Innovations is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance curtain wall framing systems for the commercial building envelope, headquartered in Merrill, Wisconsin, with a 170,000+ sq ft production facility. Founded in 1996 as FM Enterprises by Todd Frederick, the company rebranded to FreMarq Innovations in 2015 to emphasize frame-level thermal performance, and in January 2026 transitioned leadership from founder Todd Frederick to Renea Frederick, who had previously served as Treasurer. FreMarq serves architects, façade consultants, glazing contractors, and building owners across healthcare, education, commercial office, hospitality, government, and multi-family housing verticals, with active project footprints concentrated in US states with the most stringent energy stretch codes (California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania).

The company's core technology is the patented FortMax™ thermal barrier, which mechanically isolates interior and exterior aluminum components to eliminate conductive heat paths through the frame — claimed to be 900x more energy efficient than aluminum and 10x stiffer in flexural modulus than polyamide. FortMax™ is protected by eight granted patents across the US, Canada, and the EU, and underpins the Zero•Net™ product line: the UCW3500 unitized curtain wall, PW2500 pressure curtain wall, FW2500 fixed windows, ZSLV zero sightline vents, and RF2500 reglaze retrofit system. A parallel FM legacy product line (US8375 unitized, FM2500 pressure wall) provides conventional thermally broken framing for projects not requiring peak thermal performance. By addressing the frame — which FreMarq positions as the weak link that limits high-performance glass — the systems deliver assembled U-values as low as 0.066 with high-performance glazing and as low as 0.24 with standard 1" IGUs, meeting or exceeding stretch code requirements without resorting to triple-pane glass.

FreMarq operates a sales-led, project-based business model with dedicated field sales and engineering teams providing pre-bid support, design assist, PE-stamped calculations, thermal simulations, and installation coordination. Revenue is generated primarily from custom fabrication of curtain wall systems shipped either fully assembled, pre-glazed, or knocked-down to project sites, with engineering and project management services bundled into the product sale. The company also pursues a separate retrofit/upgrade services stream anchored by the RF2500 reglaze system. HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business certifications provide a structural 10% pricing advantage on federal contracts, positioning FreMarq in the government and institutional procurement segment in addition to its private commercial pipeline.

Name

FreMarq Innovations

Legal name

FreMarq Innovations, Inc.

Website

https://fremarqinnovations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FreMarq Innovations manufactures high-performance commercial curtain wall framing systems built on a patented FortMax™ thermal barrier. The Merrill, Wisconsin-based firm sells custom-fabricated, project-based solutions to architects, glazing contractors, and building owners across US healthcare, education, government, and commercial office markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Curtain Wall Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

Keywords

• Curtain wall systems
• Building envelope
• Thermal barrier framing
• Architectural glazing
• Facade manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wausau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Custom Curtain Wall Manufacturing: FreMarq manufactures custom curtain wall framing systems (Zero•Net™ and FM product lines) for commercial building projects. Revenue is project-based, generated from fabrication and delivery of curtain wall systems specified for individual construction projects. Systems include pressure walls, unitized curtain walls, fixed windows, and vents.
2. Engineering and Project Management Services: Provides pre-bid support, design assist, custom project design, PE-stamped calculations, thermal simulations, installation support, and ongoing technical assistance as part of the project engagement. These services are bundled with product sales for complex commercial projects.
3. Retrofit and Upgrade Services: Offers reglaze facade systems that allow building owners to upgrade existing curtain wall installations without full replacement, including initial on-site consultation, energy reviews, and existing anchorage inspection.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FreMarq Innovations is a U.S. manufacturer of custom high-performance curtain wall framing systems for commercial buildings. The company designs, fabricates, and delivers pressure walls, unitized curtain walls, fixed windows, operable vents, and retrofit reglaze systems built around its patented FortMax™ thermal barrier technology, complemented by engineering, design-assist, and project management services.

Product overview

FreMarq Innovations offers a portfolio of curtain wall framing systems with two distinct product lines: the Zero•Net™ high-performance line featuring the patented FortMax™ thermal barrier, and the FM legacy thermally broken systems. The Zero•Net™ products (Unitized Curtain Wall UCW3500, Pressure Curtain Wall PW2500, Fixed Windows FW2500, Zero Sightline Vents, and Reglaze Façade RF2500) all incorporate the FortMax thermal barrier technology to address frame-level thermal performance, which the company identifies as often overlooked by competitors who focus solely on glass. The FM legacy products (US8375 Unitized and FM2500 Pressure Wall) provide standard thermally broken performance comparable to competitor products for projects without high thermal requirements. The company also provides an Energy Savings Calculator tool and comprehensive services including pre-bid support, engineering, quality assurance, project management, manufacturing, and downstream support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FortMax™ Thermal Barrier Patented thermal barrier technology that isolates interior and exterior aluminum components, eliminating conductive heat paths through the frame; 900x more energy efficient than aluminum, used as the core platform in the Zero•Net™ product line.
• Zero•Net™ Unitized Curtain Wall (UCW3500) Factory-fabricated, panelized, pre-glazed curtain wall system incorporating the FortMax™ thermal barrier for mid-to-high-rise commercial buildings; achieves assembled U-values as low as 0.066 with high-performance glazing.
• Zero•Net™ Pressure Curtain Wall (PW2500) Pressure wall (stick-built) curtain wall system incorporating the FortMax™ thermal barrier for low-to-mid-rise applications; achieves assembled U-values as low as 0.098 with 60mm VIG Bond.
• Zero•Net™ Fixed Windows (FW2500) Fixed (non-operable) window system for punched openings in commercial façades; built on the same platform as the Zero•Net™ curtain wall framing for consistent detailing and U-values ranging 0.18-0.29.
• Zero•Net™ Zero Sightline Vents (ZSLV) Concealed operable vent system that integrates with Zero•Net™ curtain wall framing; maintains continuous exterior appearance when closed and achieves assembled U-values as low as 0.18 with AW90 rating.
• Zero•Net™ Reglaze Façade (RF2500) Retrofit system that updates existing curtain wall installations with the FortMax™ thermal break profile without modifying existing framing, achieving up to 50% more efficiency at potentially half the cost of full replacement.
• FM Unitized Curtain Wall (US8375) Standard thermally broken unitized curtain wall system used since 1996; provides reliable conventional performance comparable to competitor products for projects not requiring high thermal performance.
• FM Pressure Curtain Wall (FM2500) Standard pressure bar (stick-built) curtain wall system used since 1996; conventional thermally broken framing for projects where enhanced thermal performance is not a priority.
• Engineering and Project Management Services Pre-bid support, design assist, custom project design, PE-stamped calculations, thermal simulations, take-offs from architectural drawings, defined scope letters, detailed estimates, installation support, and ongoing technical assistance bundled with curtain wall product sales.
• Retrofit and Upgrade Services On-site consultation, energy reviews, and existing anchorage inspection for building owners looking to upgrade existing curtain wall installations through the Zero•Net™ reglaze approach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 65% reduction in energy consumption and energy costs in warm or cold climates
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AlpencoreTechnology or Integration · 26 January 2026FreMarq and Alpen partnership to expand access to high-performance curtain wall systems. Alpen thin glass technology paired with FreMarq Zero•Net™ framing supports up to R-10-level whole-assembly performance, long-term energy savings, and improved occupant comfort while remaining cost-competitive. The partnership addresses persistent industry challenges where center-of-glass performance often fails to reflect actual installed performance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tubelite Inc. Manufacturer of architectural aluminum curtain walls, storefronts, and entrance systems for commercial construction. Comparable mid-size specialist with similar product breadth in unitized and pressure wall systems, often competing for the same stretch-code projects as FreMarq.
• Wausau Window and Wall Systems: Wisconsin-based custom manufacturer of high-performance curtain walls, window walls, and entrance systems serving healthcare, education, and government markets. Directly comparable geography, customer verticals, and product portfolio to FreMarq.
• EFCO Corporation: A US-based manufacturer of custom architectural aluminum fenestration including curtain walls, window walls, and storefronts. Closely comparable mid-size specialist with custom fabrication capabilities and similar commercial project mix to FreMarq.

Emerging players

• Vitrocsa: Swiss specialist in ultra-thin-profile sliding walls and minimal-frame curtain wall systems for high-end commercial and residential projects. Comparable as a specialty manufacturer pushing frame performance boundaries, though focused on a narrower premium niche than FreMarq.
• Aluprof US: European aluminium systems manufacturer with an expanding North American footprint, offering thermally broken curtain wall and window systems. Comparable high-performance thermal-break engineering; less established in the US than FreMarq but increasing competition in stretch-code markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kawneer (an Arconic company): One of the largest North American manufacturers of architectural aluminum systems including curtain walls, storefronts, and windows. Competes with FreMarq across the same commercial fenestration categories but as part of a much broader portfolio and national distribution network.
• YKK AP America: US arm of YKK AP, manufacturing commercial curtain walls, windows, and entrance systems for high-rise and large commercial projects. Offers overlapping unitized and pressure wall products with national service capabilities versus FreMarq's specialist thermal-barrier positioning.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: A CRH-owned fabricator of custom-engineered curtain wall and architectural glazing systems for commercial construction. Directly comparable offering across unitized and stick-built curtain walls, with significantly larger scale and national project coverage than FreMarq.

Regional players

• Reynaers Aluminium: European-headquartered manufacturer of high-performance aluminium curtain walls, windows, and sliding doors. Comparable high-performance thermal-break product engineering; primarily serves European markets with growing North American presence through Reynaers Aluminium North America.
• Schüco International: German-based global supplier of high-performance façade systems including unitized curtain walls with advanced thermal-break technology. Comparable in thermal performance leadership and engineering depth; primarily competes outside the US but sets the technical benchmark FreMarq targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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