Apogee Enterprises
Apogee Enterprises designs, manufactures, and installs architectural building envelope products—including aluminum windows, curtainwall, architectural glass, and high-performance coated materials—primarily serving commercial construction customers in the U.S. and Canada through a vertically integrated, project-based B2B model.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersMinneapolis, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Apogee Enterprises does
Apogee Enterprises is a vertically integrated provider of architectural building envelope products and services, operating through four reportable segments: Architectural Metals, Architectural Glass, Architectural Services, and Performance Surfaces. Founded in 1949 as Harmon Glass Company in Minneapolis, Apogee today employs approximately 4,900 people and generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and installation of aluminum windows, curtainwall, storefront, and entrance systems; fabricated architectural glass; turnkey glazing subcontracting; and high-performance coated materials. The company primarily serves commercial construction, institutional, and multi-family building projects in the U.S. and Canada, with secondary operations in Brazil.
The company's technical capabilities rest on proprietary glass coatings (reflective and Low-E), thermally-broken aluminum framing systems, eco-friendly anodizing that generates 90% less landfill waste than traditional processes, bird-friendly screen-printed glass, and conservation-grade acrylic glazing (Optium Museum Acrylic) that blocks up to 99% of UV radiation. Apogee operates a portfolio of more than 14 industry-leading brands—including Viracon, Wausau, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, Alumicor, Harmon, GlassecViracon, Chromaluxe, Tru Vue, ResinDek, Unisub, and the recently acquired UW Solutions—with Kalwall pending at the time of the data. Manufacturing footprint spans facilities in the U.S. and Brazil, supporting the company's vertical integration from extrusion through field installation.
Apogee generates revenue primarily through project-based B2B sales of architectural products and installation services, with pricing determined by specification requirements, project scope, customization, and contract terms. Distribution is direct to architecture firms, glazing contractors, developers, and building owners. Named customers include Mercedes-Benz Stadium, UCLA Luskin Conference Center, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. FY2026 net sales were $1.40 billion (+3.2% YoY), and the company has returned capital to shareholders through 13 consecutive years of dividend increases, most recently raising the quarterly dividend to $0.27 per share in January 2026.
Apogee Enterprises firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Apogee Enterprises
- Legal name
- Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
- Website
- https://apog.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Apogee Enterprises designs, manufactures, and installs architectural building envelope products—including aluminum windows, curtainwall, architectural glass, and high-performance coated materials—primarily serving commercial construction customers in the U.S. and Canada through a vertically integrated, project-based B2B model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Apogee Enterprises industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Building Products
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Windows (IMADAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)
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Where Apogee Enterprises is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minneapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices11 records
Markets served
Apogee Enterprises business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Architectural Products and Services: Apogee generates revenue through the sale of architectural glass, aluminum windows, curtainwall, storefront, entrance systems, and related installation services. Revenue is project-based and derived from commercial construction, renovation, and new build projects across the U.S. and Canada.
- Architectural Services: The company's Harmon business provides glass and glazing subcontracting services, managing complex building façade projects including technical capability, project management, and field installation services.
- High-Performance Coated Materials: Performance Surfaces segment generates revenue from coated materials used in wall decor, museum conservation, graphic design, digital display, and industrial flooring markets, including anti-reflective, ESD, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings.
- Quarterly Cash Dividends: The company returns capital to shareholders through quarterly cash dividends of $0.27 per share, representing the thirteenth consecutive year of dividend increases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Project-based pricing for architectural products and services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Apogee Enterprises product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Apogee Enterprises designs, manufactures, and installs architectural glass, aluminum windows, curtainwalls, storefronts, and entrance systems for commercial construction through brands including Viracon, Wausau, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, Alumicor, and Harmon. The company also produces high-performance coated materials for wall decor, museum conservation, graphic design, digital display, and industrial flooring markets through its Performance Surfaces segment.
Product overview
Apogee Enterprises operates as a diversified architectural products and services company with four core segments: Architectural Metals, Architectural Glass, Architectural Services, and Performance Surfaces. The company offers a portfolio of industry-leading brands including aluminum window and curtainwall systems (Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, Wausau), architectural glass (Viracon, GlassecViracon), glazing services (Harmon), and high-performance coated materials (Chromaluxe, RDC Coatings, Resindek, Tru Vue, Unisub, UW Solutions). The company recently announced a pending acquisition of Kalwall Companies for high-performance translucent daylighting solutions. Apogee's products serve commercial construction, renovation, and specialty markets including museums, transportation, and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alumicor: Canadian storefront, entrance, curtainwall and window company providing aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront, and entrance systems.
- EFCO
- Linetec
- Tubelite
- Wausau
- Viracon
- GlassecViracon
- Harmon
- Chromaluxe
- Tru Vue
- Unisub
- ResinDek
- UW Solutions
- Kalwall
Products and services
- Alumicor Canadian storefront, entrance, curtainwall and window company providing aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems.
- EFCO Provider of aluminum windows, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems with integrated design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication and assembly capabilities.
- Linetec Paint and anodize finisher of window frames providing eco-friendly anodize finishes and architectural paint coatings.
- Tubelite Aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall systems company serving commercial construction markets.
- Wausau Window and Wall Systems Aluminum window company providing high-performance windows, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems for commercial buildings.
- Viracon Architectural glass fabricator providing innovative architectural glass, reflective and Low-E coatings, and smart glass solutions for commercial buildings.
- GlassecViracon Brazilian architectural glass fabricator serving the South American market.
- Harmon Leading glass and glazing subcontractor providing project management, field installation services, and curtainwall systems for building facades across the U.S. and Canada.
- Chromaluxe High-performance coated materials for wall decor, museums, graphic design, personalized gifts, and digital display markets.
- RDC Coatings Custom coating solutions provider offering stain resistance, antibacterial, high-durability and abrasion resistance coatings.
- ResinDek Coated commercial flooring products delivering superior durability and performance for transportation, architectural and specialty applications.
- Tru Vue Anti-reflective glass and acrylic glazing for conservation framing, museums, and fine art protection with up to 99% UV protection.
- Unisub High-performance coated materials manufacturer serving industrial and specialty coating applications.
- UW Solutions Surface-coated products for graphics and industrial flooring markets, specializing in high-performance coated materials.
- Kalwall High-performance translucent daylighting solutions provider with proprietary polymer and coating application processes, serving architectural markets under Kalwall, Structures Unlimited, and Kal-lite brands.
Quantifiable outcome
- Window replacement can deliver energy savings of up to 40%
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Apogee Enterprises
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Apogee Enterprises technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Apogee Enterprises partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Keller FamilymajorApogee entered a definitive agreement to acquire Kalwall Companies from the Keller family for up to $115 million. The transaction includes $105 million cash at close plus up to $10 million performance-based earnout. Kalwall is a vertically integrated manufacturer of high-performance translucent daylighting solutions with 71-year brand reputation, expected to close in early Q2 FY2027.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Apogee Enterprises competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Marvin Windows and Doors: Marvin is a manufacturer of premium wood, fiberglass, and clad windows for residential and light commercial markets, with partial overlap to Apogee's higher-end commercial fenestration specifications but focused on different segments.
- PGT Innovations (Miter Brands): PGT Innovations (Miter Brands) manufactures impact-resistant windows and doors, primarily in residential and multi-family markets. It overlaps with Apogee on hurricane-rated product specifications but does not directly compete in large-scale commercial curtainwall.
Direct peers
- Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (CRH) is the largest North American architectural glass and aluminum glazing systems manufacturer, directly competing with Apogee's Viracon, Wausau, EFCO, and Harmon brands across curtainwall, storefront, and architectural glass.
- Kawneer (an Arconic brand): Kawneer, owned by Arconic, manufactures aluminum architectural systems including curtainwall, storefronts, and entrances — directly competing with Apogee's Architectural Metals brands (Alumicor, EFCO, Tubelite, Wausau) for commercial building envelope specifications.
- YKK AP America: YKK AP manufactures commercial aluminum fenestration systems including curtainwall, storefront, and entrance systems in North America, directly competing with Apogee's Architectural Metals brands on commercial specifications.
- Vitro Architectural Glass: Vitro is one of the largest North American architectural glass manufacturers, producing coated, Low-E, and high-performance glass products that directly compete with Viracon's coated glass offerings in commercial construction.
- AGC Glass North America (Asahi Glass): AGC Glass North America produces architectural flat glass and high-performance coated glass products, competing with Viracon in commercial building glass fabrication and supply.
Others
- Corning Incorporated: Corning is a specialty glass and materials manufacturer whose Gorilla Glass and architectural glass technologies intersect thematically with Viracon's high-performance glazing R&D, but it operates across vastly different end markets (electronics, fiber optics, life sciences).
Broad incumbents
- JELD-WEN: JELD-WEN is a large diversified manufacturer of windows and doors primarily serving residential and light commercial markets. While overlapping in fenestration manufacturing, it operates at much greater scale and broader market scope than Apogee's architectural-focused segments.
- Guardian Glass: Guardian Glass is a major global manufacturer of float glass and high-performance coated architectural glass products, competing with Viracon primarily in coated glass supply for commercial buildings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Apogee Enterprises social profiles
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Apogee Enterprises leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Apogee Enterprises subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries16 records
Apogee Enterprises funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Apogee Enterprises M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A8 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Apogee Enterprises
What does Apogee Enterprises do?
Apogee Enterprises designs, manufactures, and installs architectural glass, aluminum windows, curtainwalls, storefronts, and entrance systems for commercial construction through brands including Viracon, Wausau, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, Alumicor, and Harmon. The company also produces high-performance coated materials for wall decor, museum conservation, graphic design, digital display, and industrial flooring markets through its Performance Surfaces segment.
Is Apogee Enterprises a public or private company?
Apogee Enterprises is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Apogee Enterprises founded?
Apogee Enterprises was founded in 1949. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Apogee Enterprises based?
Apogee Enterprises is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Apogee Enterprises make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Architectural Products and Services are the primary driver. The others are architectural Services, high-Performance Coated Materials and quarterly Cash Dividends.
Who are Apogee Enterprises's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Marvin Windows and Doors and PGT Innovations (Miter Brands). Direct peers are Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Kawneer (an Arconic brand), YKK AP America, Vitro Architectural Glass and AGC Glass North America (Asahi Glass). Corning Incorporated is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are JELD-WEN and Guardian Glass.
Does Apogee Enterprises have an API?
No public API is recorded for Apogee Enterprises.
What industry is Apogee Enterprises in?
Apogee Enterprises's product category is Architectural Building Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAC, Windows, with a secondary code of IMAEAGAH, Adhesives (Structural & Assembly). Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.