Clopay Building Products
Clopay Building Products is North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, producing 50+ door products from three Ohio facilities and distributing them through independent dealers across all 50 U.S. states and a strategic Home Depot retail partnership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersMason, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Clopay Building Products does
Clopay Building Products, operating as Clopay Corporation, is North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, headquartered in Mason, Ohio with manufacturing facilities in Troy and Russia, Ohio. The company was founded in 1986, employs 1,001–5,000 people, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly traded diversified conglomerate Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF). Its product portfolio spans over 50 SKUs across residential lines (Canyon Ridge composite-overlay carriage house doors, Gallery Steel, Coachman, Modern Steel, Bridgeport, Avante aluminum/glass, Reserve Wood, and VertiStack Avante) and commercial/industrial lines (Architectural Series aluminum/steel, Extreme high-performance doors, Energy Series insulated doors, Thermiser Max rolling doors, EntryDefender, StormDefender, StoreDefender, SmokeShield, CrossingGard with ThreatProtect, plus rolling grilles and counter doors).
Underlying technology centers on proprietary materials and design innovations: Intellicore polyurethane insulation achieving R-values up to 18.4, Ultra-Grain digitally printed wood-look finishes, ColorBlast custom color matching across 1,500+ Sherwin-Williams colors, composite overlays molded from real Clear Cypress and Mahogany, WindCode reinforcement for hurricane zones, and the newly launched C-Power switchable glass technology enabling remote-controlled clear-to-opaque transitions on residential Avante and commercial Models 904/906 doors. Products are manufactured in Ohio and shipped through company distribution centers to a nationwide independent authorized dealer network (Elite, Authorized, Master Authorized, and Advanced Authorized tiers across all 50 states) and through a strategic retail partnership with The Home Depot, where Clopay received the 2025 Partner of the Year Award in the millwork category.
The business model is hardware sales through a two-tier distribution channel — one-time door unit sales to homeowners (residential segment), businesses (commercial/industrial segment), and builders/architects (national account programs) — supplemented by installation, parts, and repair services delivered through the authorized dealer network. Pricing is quote-based through dealers rather than publicly disclosed, with customization (insulation level, window options, ColorBlast colors, hardware) driving average selling prices. Customer segments are diversified across residential homeowners (primary), commercial and industrial businesses (primary), home builders (secondary), and architects/design professionals (secondary). Strategic positioning emphasizes breadth of selection, customization depth, energy efficiency, and security/weather performance, with parent Griffon Corporation actively restructuring to position Clopay as the anchor of a pure-play North American building products company.
Clopay Building Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Clopay Building Products
- Legal name
- Clopay Corporation
- Website
- https://clopaydoor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Clopay Building Products is North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, producing 50+ door products from three Ohio facilities and distributing them through independent dealers across all 50 U.S. states and a strategic Home Depot retail partnership.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Clopay Building Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Garage Doors
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)
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Where Clopay Building Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mason
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Clopay Building Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Residential Garage Door Sales: One-time hardware sales of residential garage doors through independent dealer network and Home Depot retail partnership. Revenue generated from door units, with optional add-ons including insulation, windows, decorative hardware, and color customization.
- Commercial/Industrial Door Sales: Sales of commercial overhead sectional doors, rolling doors, rolling grilles, counter doors, and sheet doors to businesses, industrial facilities, and institutional customers through commercial dealer network.
- Service and Repair: Installation services, replacement parts, and repair services offered through authorized dealer network including emergency service options.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Clopay Building Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Clopay Building Products manufactures and sells residential and commercial garage doors, including insulated steel sectional doors, aluminum and glass full-view doors, rolling steel doors, rolling grilles, counter doors, sheet doors, and security doors, marketed under brands such as Canyon Ridge®, Gallery®, Avante®, Coachman®, Reserve® Wood, and Modern Steel™. The company supports these products with proprietary technologies including Intellicore® polyurethane insulation, C-Power switchable glass, Ultra-Grain® wood-look finishes, ColorBlast® custom colors, and WindCode® reinforcement. Clopay also offers installation, service, and repair through its authorized dealer network across all 50 U.S. states plus a retail partnership with The Home Depot.
Product overview
Clopay Building Products is North America's largest garage door manufacturer, producing residential and commercial garage doors as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 50 distinct garage door products across residential and commercial categories. Residential offerings include the Canyon Ridge® line (4-Layer, 5-Layer, Elements, Chevron, Modern, Louver) featuring faux wood composite overlays with Intellicore® insulation, Modern Steel™ doors with Ultra-Grain® finishes, Gallery® Steel grooved panel carriage house doors, Bridgeport™ Steel, Coachman®, Grand Harbor®, and Reserve® Wood lines. Commercial/industrial products include Architectural Series aluminum and steel doors, VertiStack® Clear doors, Extreme™ Series high-performance doors, Energy Series with Intellicore® and polystyrene insulation, Industrial Series, and various rolling door products including Thermiser Max®, CrossingGard® with ThreatProtect™, EntryDefender®, StormDefender®, and Rolling Fire Doors. The company also offers rolling grilles (TruCycle™, Heavy Duty 5015, MicroCoil®, Visionaire®, SteelWeave™), counter doors, and sheet doors. Recent innovation includes C-Power enabled Click-to-Conceal switchable glass panels. Key technologies include Intellicore® polyurethane insulation, Ultra-Grain® wood-look finish, ColorBlast® custom colors, and WindCode® wind reinforcement. Products are available through independent dealers and The Home Depot, with manufacturing facilities in Mason, Ohio, Troy, Ohio, and Russia, Ohio.
Differentiator
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Brands
- Canyon Ridge®: Composite overlay garage doors with faux wood appearance, available in 4-layer and 5-layer constructions. Features Intellicore® polyurethane insulation and realistic wood-grain texture composite overlays in Mahogany or Clear Cypress.
- Gallery® Steel
- Avante®
- VertiStack® Avante®
- Bridgeport™ Steel
- Coachman®
- Modern Steel™
- Grand Harbor®
- Reserve® Wood
- Classic™ Steel
- Classic™ Wood
- C-Power
- Ultra-Grain®
- ColorBlast®
- Intellicore®
- WindCode®
- Thermiser Max®
- Extreme™ Series
- Energy Series
- Architectural Series
- TruCycle™
- CrossingGard®
- EntryDefender®
- StoreDefender™
- StormDefender®
- SmokeShield®
- Visionaire®
- SteelWeave™
Products and services
- Canyon Ridge® Carriage House (4-Layer) Wood-look residential steel garage door with Intellicore® polyurethane insulation (R-value 18.4) and composite wood-grain overlays in Mahogany or Clear Cypress finishes. Features Ultra-Grain® wood-look options, 15 carriage house styles, and customizable windows and decorative hardware for homeowners seeking wood aesthetics with minimal maintenance.
- Canyon Ridge® Carriage House (5-Layer) Premium insulated residential carriage house garage door with faux wood composite cladding and overlays, providing the highest level of Intellicore® insulation and authentic wood appearance with minimal maintenance for upscale residential applications.
- Canyon Ridge® Elements Residential garage door with textured overlays paired with clean square edges and durable insulated steel, providing the look of painted wood without upkeep. Features polystyrene insulation with R-value 6.5.
- Modern Steel™ Ultra-Grain® Plank Modern flush panel steel residential garage door featuring digitally printed horizontal planks with a stained wood-look Ultra-Grain® appearance, combining contemporary design with low-maintenance durability.
- VertiStack® Avante® Residential aluminum and glass garage door with a unique compact design that stacks sections on the wall above the opening, eliminating the need for overhead tracks, exposed hinges, track, or cable. Ideal for spaces requiring minimal overhead clearance.
- Gallery® Steel Grooved panel steel residential carriage house garage door with 1-, 2-, or 3-layer construction options. Features Ultra-Grain® wood-look finishes, Lustra™ matte colors, and insulation options including Intellicore® polyurethane (R-values from 6.5 to 18.4).
- Bridgeport™ Steel Timeless recessed panel residential garage door in durable modern steel, available with or without insulation. Traditional styling for broad residential market appeal.
- Architectural Series - Aluminum Aluminum full-view commercial doors with sleek design featuring fewer lines and angles for aesthetically pleasing appearance. Available on residential Avante and commercial Models 904 and 906.
- Extreme™ Series Sectional Door High-performance commercial sectional door with average opening speed of 24 inches per second. Designed for productivity and aesthetic requirements in commercial applications such as parking garages and high-traffic facilities.
- Energy Series with Intellicore® Commercial and industrial door featuring Intellicore® polyurethane insulation for energy efficiency and durability in applications where both are required.
- Energy Series (Polystyrene) Commercial door (Model 3200) with 24-gauge exterior steel skin and polystyrene insulation. Ideal for warehouses, loading docks, industrial, and agricultural facilities.
- Industrial Series Commercial overhead doors available with or without insulation, combining performance and reliability for industrial applications.
- Thermiser Max® Insulated Rolling Door Most energy-efficient rolling door for commercial applications requiring thermal performance.
- Thermiser Max® Low U Insulated Rolling Door Rolling door with the lowest U-factor rating among steel rolling doors, setting a new standard for energy efficiency in commercial applications.
- TruCycle™ Commercial Door High-cycle commercial door designed as a low-maintenance, durable alternative to standard service and high-speed doors. Built for continuous business operation.
- Service Door Rugged commercial-grade rolling service door designed for day-in and day-out durability in demanding commercial environments.
- StormDefender® Door Rolling doors offering a reliable solution to transform public spaces into secure shelters against severe weather conditions.
- EntryDefender Door High-security door engineered to safeguard government buildings, pharmaceutical and cannabis dispensaries, manufacturing facilities, and other high-security locations.
- StoreDefender™ Door Security rolling door designed to protect against intruders for retail and commercial applications.
- CrossingGard® Door with ThreatProtect™ Security rolling door designed for secure zoning, lockdowns, and public access control. Features ThreatProtect™ technology for enhanced building security.
- Rolling Fire Door Fire-rated rolling doors that effectively halt the spread of fire, safeguarding both property and lives.
- SmokeShield® Elevator Smoke Curtain Elevator smoke curtain and smoke/fire door system for hoistway smoke containment in multi-floor facilities. Features design flexibility with options for masonry, drywall, or other facade materials.
- VertiStack® Clear Commercial Door Compact commercial door with sections that vertically stack above the opening without overhead tracks. Minimal ceiling space requirements so it won't interfere with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing fixtures.
- Visionaire® MicroCoil® Grille Low headroom grille designed for retail applications, combining security with aesthetic appeal.
- Extreme™ High Performance MicroCoil® Grille Compact high-performance security gate designed for openings with limited vertical space. Rated for 500,000 cycles.
- TruCycle™ Grille High-cycle security grille as a low-maintenance, durable alternative to standard grilles and high-speed doors for secure, high-traffic areas.
- Heavy Duty 5015 Rolling Grille Rolling security grille with curtain engineered for exceptional durability in high-traffic security applications.
- SteelWeave™ Metal Mesh Grille Security grille featuring Type 316 stainless steel curtain with unique interwoven patterns, combining elegance with security.
- Rolling Counter Door Rolling counter doors providing security against entry and weather protection at both interior and exterior openings.
- Counter Fire Door Fire-rated counter doors offering assurance that buildings are safeguarded against fire spread at counter and transaction openings.
- Insulated Roll-Up Counter Door Versatile counter door solution for cafeterias, stadiums, arenas, hospitality and educational facilities, public spaces, and healthcare offices.
- Exam Room Counter Door Counter door enabling healthcare and institutional facilities to continuously use the same space for both medical and behavioral patients.
- Roll-Up Sheet Doors Coiling steel sheet doors available in a range of gauges and colors for commercial and industrial applications.
- Garage Door Service, Installation, and Repair Installation services, replacement parts, repair services, and emergency service offered through the authorized dealer network across all 50 U.S. states, with minimum 1-year dealer installation warranty.
Quantifiable outcome
- R-value up to 18.4 with Intellicore polyurethane insulation
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Companies that use Clopay Building Products
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Clopay Building Products technology and API
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API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Feature6 records
Clopay Building Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- The Home DepotcoreStrategic retail distribution partnership with The Home Depot, one of the largest home improvement retailers in the United States. Clopay products are available through Home Depot stores and online. The partnership was recognized with the 2025 Partner of the Year Award in the millwork category, highlighting Clopay's high-quality products, innovation, and customer service. Products featured include the VertiStack Avante garage door.
- Habitat for HumanityminorCharitable partnership supporting Habitat for Humanity home builds in Ohio communities. Clopay provides financial funding ($130,000 for the Lawson family home in Sidney, Ohio) and donates garage doors and entry doors manufactured at company plants in Troy and Russia, Ohio. Employees participate in build activities as part of community outreach.
- Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby CountiesminorLocal Habitat for Humanity chapter partnership for home build sponsorship in Sidney, Ohio. Clopay sponsored the build for Marie Strunk and her family, providing funding and donating doors manufactured at Ohio facilities. County Door Systems, a Master Authorized Clopay dealer, donated installation labor.
- ONCAPcoreParent company Griffon Corporation formed a joint venture with ONCAP (a subsidiary of Onex Corporation) combining Griffon's AMES North America business with ONCAP's Venanpri Tools to create Veritage Brands. Clopay remains a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation as part of the strategic pivot to a pure-play North American building products company.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Clopay Building Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hörmann Group: Europe's largest manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and door operators with growing North American presence. Comparable product technology and category leadership globally; competes indirectly in North America with Clopay's commercial and industrial door lines.
- Overhead Door Brand (Sanwa Holdings / Sanwa Shutter): Japanese parent of competing garage door brands with international commercial/residential door operations. Comparable in commercial/industrial door categories to Clopay's commercial and architectural door lines, though with minimal direct North American residential overlap.
- ASSA ABLOY (Sectional Door / Garage Door brands): Global leader in access solutions and door hardware with significant commercial/industrial door and operator exposure. While not a pure-play residential garage door brand, its commercial door and loading dock businesses overlap materially with Clopay's commercial segment.
Direct peers
- Haas Door Company: Ohio-based residential and commercial garage door manufacturer producing insulated steel, aluminum, and commercial rolling doors, with a dealer distribution model. Geographically and competitively comparable to Clopay.
- CHI Overhead Doors: Manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors offering steel carriage-house, aluminum full-view, and rolling steel doors through an authorized dealer network. Directly comparable product portfolio to Clopay in both residential and commercial segments.
- Amarr (Entrematic/Amarr Garage Doors): One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of residential and commercial sectional garage doors with broad product lines and a national dealer network. Closely comparable to Clopay in scale, distribution, and product breadth across steel, carriage house, and insulated door segments.
- Overhead Door Corporation: One of the longest-established North American garage door manufacturers offering both residential and commercial garage doors, sectional and rolling doors, and operator systems. Directly competes with Clopay across residential carriage-house, steel, and commercial overhead categories.
- Raynor Garage Doors: Manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, including insulated steel, aluminum full-view, and high-performance commercial doors, distributed through a dealer network. Directly competes with Clopay in residential and commercial/industrial markets.
- Wayne Dalton: Major U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors with comparable product breadth (insulated steel, carriage house, rolling steel, and high-performance doors) and a similar independent dealer distribution model, making it a head-to-head competitor to Clopay.
Emerging players
- C.H.I. Overhead Doors (Commercial) / Teckentrup Group: European manufacturer of industrial/commercial sectional and rolling doors with growing activity in North American specialty commercial door categories. Comparable in commercial rolling and sectional door segments where Clopay competes with its Energy, Extreme, and Industrial Series.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Clopay Building Products leadership team
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Frequently asked questions about Clopay Building Products
What does Clopay Building Products do?
Clopay Building Products manufactures and sells residential and commercial garage doors, including insulated steel sectional doors, aluminum and glass full-view doors, rolling steel doors, rolling grilles, counter doors, sheet doors, and security doors, marketed under brands such as Canyon Ridge®, Gallery®, Avante®, Coachman®, Reserve® Wood, and Modern Steel™. The company supports these products with proprietary technologies including Intellicore® polyurethane insulation, C-Power switchable glass, Ultra-Grain® wood-look finishes, ColorBlast® custom colors, and WindCode® reinforcement. Clopay also offers installation, service, and repair through its authorized dealer network across all 50 U.S. states plus a retail partnership with The Home Depot.
Is Clopay Building Products a public or private company?
Clopay Building Products is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Clopay Building Products founded?
Clopay Building Products was founded in 1986. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Clopay Building Products based?
Clopay Building Products is headquartered in Mason, United States, in the North America region.
How does Clopay Building Products make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Residential Garage Door Sales are the primary driver. The others are commercial/Industrial Door Sales and service and Repair.
Who are Clopay Building Products's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hörmann Group, Overhead Door Brand (Sanwa Holdings / Sanwa Shutter) and ASSA ABLOY (Sectional Door / Garage Door brands). Direct peers are Haas Door Company, CHI Overhead Doors, Amarr (Entrematic/Amarr Garage Doors), Overhead Door Corporation, Raynor Garage Doors and Wayne Dalton. C.H.I. Overhead Doors (Commercial) / Teckentrup Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Clopay Building Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for Clopay Building Products.
What industry is Clopay Building Products in?
Clopay Building Products's product category is Garage Doors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAE, Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters, with a secondary code of IMADAIAA, Exterior Doors. Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.