Trimlite
Trimlite is a North American manufacturer and value-added distributor of residential doors, doorlites, and millwork, selling exclusively through a dealer network across the US and Canada, and is owned by private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersRenton, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Trimlite does
Trimlite is a manufacturer and value-added distributor of residential doors founded in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company designs and produces a portfolio of more than 300 products organized into three core categories: doorlites (decorative glass inserts with over 70 options), exterior doors (fiberglass and wood), and interior doors (shaker, barn, French, modern, and moulded/flush styles), plus accessories such as fiberglass door accents and barn door hardware. Manufacturing occurs in part at Asian facilities, with finishing, assembly, and distribution handled through centers across Canada and the United States, including offices in Washington, Ohio, Florida, British Columbia, and Ontario, and a 60,000+ square-foot facility in Pendergrass, Georgia acquired in March 2026.
The company's proprietary Solution Series frame technology uses a patented compression seal and interlocking joint method to mount doorlites without visible holes, plugs, or screws, differentiating its modern, craftsman, and mid-century offerings. Trimlite does not sell directly to consumers; instead it sells exclusively through a network of trusted door dealers, distributors, and door prehangers across North America, supported by a dealer locator, a Door Visualizer tool, downloadable Canadian and US catalogs, and technical/warranty documentation. Customers include homeowners, contractors, builders, and developers purchasing through this channel, with selective vendor partnerships (Simpson Doors, Plastpro, Cardinal IG, and an exclusive Jeld-Wen partnership for moulded doors in Western Canada) supplementing in-house manufacturing.
Trimlite has been privately held by Wynnchurch Capital since July 2021 and has executed an active roll-up strategy, completing three acquisitions — CODEL DOORS (2017), Francis-Schulze Company (September 2023), and Harris Door & Millwork (March 2026) — extending its distribution footprint into the Southeastern US and broadening its product offering into pre-hung door distribution. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company employs 51-100 people across its multi-location footprint.
Trimlite firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trimlite
- Legal name
- Trimlite LLC
- Website
- https://trimlite.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Trimlite is a North American manufacturer and value-added distributor of residential doors, doorlites, and millwork, selling exclusively through a dealer network across the US and Canada, and is owned by private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trimlite industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential Door Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)
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Where Trimlite is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Renton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Trimlite business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Door and Doorlite Product Sales: Trimlite generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of residential exterior doors, interior doors, decorative glass doorlites, and millwork products. Products are sold exclusively through a network of trusted door dealers and distributors across North America. The company manufactures many of the products in-house and also partners with select vendors including Simpson Doors, Plastpro, and Cardinal IG.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based B2B pricing through dealer network |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Trimlite product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trimlite manufactures and distributes residential doors across North America, including decorative glass doorlites, exterior fiberglass and wood doors, and a wide range of interior door styles. Products are sold exclusively through a network of trusted door dealers and distributors, with manufacturing facilities in Asia and distribution centers throughout the USA and Canada.
Product overview
Trimlite is a manufacturer and value-added distributor of residential doors operating since 1982. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio organized around three core categories: Doorlites (decorative glass inserts with over 70 options including Decorative, Retro, Solution, Storm Series Impact, One Lites, Window Grid, Internal Blinds, and Internal Venting variants), Exterior Doors (Plastpro Fiberglass Doors featuring Hydroshield technology in Smooth Skin, Wood Grain, Rustic, Fir Grain, Mahogany, and White Oak finishes, plus Exterior Wood Doors), and Interior Doors (including Shaker Panel Doors with bifold options, Barn Doors with hardware, Plantation Louvered Doors, Interior Glass French Doors, Interior French Woodbar Doors, Modern Style Doors, Raised Panel Doors, Flat Panel Ovolo Bead Doors, HD Interior Doors, and Moulded/Flush Doors via exclusive Jeld-Wen partnership). The company also offers Fiberglass Door Accessories (speakeasy grilles, clavos, hinge straps, dentil shelves) and a Door Visualizer tool. With manufacturing facilities in Asia and distribution centers throughout Canada and the USA, Trimlite serves door prehangers, distributors, and major steel, fiberglass, and wood door manufacturers through a network of trusted dealers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Doorlites
Quantifiable outcome
- One of North America's leading door manufacturers with 40+ years of experience since 1982
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Trimlite
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Trimlite technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Trimlite partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Francis-Schulze CompanyminorExterior door products distributor headquartered in Ohio, founded in 1957. Acquired by Trimlite in September 2023. Key members of the Francis and Schulze families remain as shareholders. Deal facilitated by Wynnchurch Capital.
- Harris Door & MillworkminorValue-added distributor of interior and exterior pre-hung doors headquartered in Pendergrass, Georgia. Operates a more than 60,000-square-foot facility with warehouse capacity and in-house trucking fleet. Serves a diversified base of independent and national pro dealers across the Southeastern United States. Acquired by Trimlite in March 2026. Leadership including Scotty Harris Jr. and Devon Miller remain as shareholders and executives.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Trimlite competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Andersen Windows & Doors: Major residential window and door manufacturer with a comprehensive patio door, entry door, and storm door portfolio. Andersen competes with Trimlite in premium exterior doors and replacement/remodel channels, particularly with builders and pro dealers.
- Pella Corporation: Residential window and door manufacturer offering wood, fiberglass, and vinyl entry and patio doors. Pella competes with Trimlite in the builder, remodel, and dealer channels for residential exterior doors, particularly in North American markets.
- Masonite: Global leader in residential interior and exterior doors with a strong fiberglass and steel entry door business. Masonite is a primary competitor to Trimlite in the dealer/pre-hanger channel for residential doors, offering deeper brand recognition, larger builder relationships, and broader product breadth.
- Jeld-Wen: One of the world's largest manufacturers of windows, doors, and millwork with a deep residential door portfolio across interior, exterior, fiberglass, and wood categories. Directly comparable to Trimlite as a multi-material door manufacturer serving dealers and builders, though at materially greater scale and with broader global reach. Trimlite even distributes Jeld-Wen moulded products exclusively in BC/Alberta.
Direct peers
- Feather River Doors: Manufacturer of decorative fiberglass entry doors and doorlite-focused products sold through home improvement retailers and dealers. Directly comparable to Trimlite's doorlite and fiberglass entry door business, with overlapping decorative glass positioning and dealer/pre-hanger go-to-market.
- GlassCraft Door Company: Manufacturer of premium fiberglass entry doors with decorative glass and steel doorlite inserts. GlassCraft is a focused door specialist competing with Trimlite in the premium decorative-glass entry door category serving builders and dealers.
- Plastpro: Manufacturer of fiberglass entry doors with Hydroshield technology, composite rails, and LVL lock blocks. Both a vendor partner and a direct competitor to Trimlite — Plastpro supplies fiberglass doors Trimlite distributes, while also selling into the same dealer and pre-hanger channel serving residential builders.
- Simpson Door Company: Manufacturer of interior and exterior wood doors for residential and commercial applications. Simpson is both a vendor partner of Trimlite (wood doors distributed alongside Trimlite products) and a direct competitor in the wood door category targeting builders and dealers.
- ODL (Overhead Door Lamp): Manufacturer of decorative doorlites, doorglass, and framed mirror products primarily serving door fabricators and pre-hangers. ODL is the closest direct peer to Trimlite's heritage doorlite business, supplying glass inserts into the same channel of steel and fiberglass door manufacturers.
- Provia: Manufacturer of fiberglass and steel entry doors, storm doors, and patio doors sold through dealers and distributors to residential customers. Provia competes head-to-head with Trimlite in the decorative entry door and doorlite category, particularly in the pro-dealer channel.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trimlite leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Trimlite subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Trimlite funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Trimlite M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Trimlite
What does Trimlite do?
Trimlite manufactures and distributes residential doors across North America, including decorative glass doorlites, exterior fiberglass and wood doors, and a wide range of interior door styles. Products are sold exclusively through a network of trusted door dealers and distributors, with manufacturing facilities in Asia and distribution centers throughout the USA and Canada.
Is Trimlite a public or private company?
Trimlite is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Trimlite founded?
Trimlite was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Trimlite based?
Trimlite is headquartered in Renton, United States, in the North America region.
How does Trimlite make money?
One revenue line is on record: door and Doorlite Product Sales.
Who are Trimlite's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Andersen Windows & Doors, Pella Corporation, Masonite and Jeld-Wen. Direct peers are Feather River Doors, GlassCraft Door Company, Plastpro, Simpson Door Company, ODL (Overhead Door Lamp) and Provia.
Does Trimlite have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trimlite.
What industry is Trimlite in?
Trimlite's product category is Residential Door Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAA, Exterior Doors, with a secondary code of IMADAIAB, Interior Doors. Its NAICS code is 321911 and its SIC code is 5031.