What EFCO Corporation does

EFCO Corporation (legal entity EFCO, LLC) is a manufacturer of architectural aluminum fenestration systems, founded in 1951 and operating today as a brand within Apogee Architectural Metals, a reporting segment of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG). Its product portfolio spans five core categories: windows (2700, 3500, XTherm, XForce blast and hurricane series), curtain walls (HP-Wall, ForceFront Blast/Storm, XTherm 5600), storefronts, entrance doors (D200, D500, ThermaStile, 3000 sliding), and sun-control solutions. Underlying technology is centered on proprietary Therml=Block thermal-break engineering, with differentiated product families targeting energy efficiency (U-Factor 0.21 / CRRf 84), hurricane resistance with Florida Product Approval for HVHZ, and blast mitigation meeting federal/military standards. Vertical integration spans design assistance, thermal and envelope analysis, engineered shop drawings, in-house glazing, unitized assembly, and delivery logistics.

The business model is project-based B2B sales of manufactured aluminum framing systems through a direct regional sales force covering six U.S. territories, complemented by independent sales representative organizations (Hillesheim, BP Architectural, Certified Enameling, Connor O'Neill) and a glazing contractor channel network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with payment terms of net 30 days. EFCO serves healthcare, education, government/civic, commercial office/mixed-use, and hospitality end markets across the U.S. and Canada (via sister brand Alumicor). Strategic vertical emphasis on healthcare is supported by a dedicated 'Health Care in Focus' whitepaper and behavioral-health-specific product marketing. The company has 1,001–5,000 employees and operates within a parent group that also includes Tubelite and Wausau Window brands under unified corporate ownership.

Name

EFCO Corporation

Legal name

EFCO, LLC

Website

https://efcocorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

EFCO Corporation, a brand within Apogee Enterprises' Architectural Metals segment, manufactures architectural aluminum fenestration systems — windows, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, and sun controls — for healthcare, education, government, commercial, and hospitality projects across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Aluminum Fenestration Systems

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

Keywords

• Architectural aluminum fenestration
• Commercial window systems
• Curtain wall products
• Hurricane resistant glazing
• Blast mitigation windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Monett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Aluminum Fenestration Products: EFCO manufactures and sells architectural aluminum fenestration systems including windows, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, and sun-control solutions for commercial and institutional construction projects. Products are sold through direct sales teams and channel partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EFCO manufactures and sells architectural aluminum fenestration systems including windows, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, and sun-control solutions for commercial and institutional construction projects. Products are engineered with proprietary thermal break (Therml=Block), blast-mitigation (ForceFront Blast), and hurricane-resistant (ForceFront Storm) capabilities and sold through a direct regional sales force and channel partners in the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

EFCO Corporation, a brand under Apogee Architectural Metals (segment of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., NASDAQ: APOG), is a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum fenestration systems. The product portfolio includes windows (2700 Series, 3500 Series, XForce blast/hurricane-resistant, XTherm thermal), curtain walls (HP-Wall, ForceFront Blast/Storm, XTherm 5600), storefronts (ForceFront Blast/Storm), entrances (D200/D500 Series, ThermaStile), and sun-control solutions. EFCO provides vertically integrated operations including design assistance, thermal and envelope analysis, engineered shop drawings, in-house glazing and unitized assembly, and streamlined delivery logistics. The company offers customizable solutions meeting stringent thermal, acoustic, hurricane, and blast-resistance requirements for commercial and institutional construction projects across the U.S. and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EFCO: Architectural aluminum fenestration systems including windows, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, and sun-control solutions

Products and services

• EFCO Windows
• EFCO Curtain Wall (HP-Wall)
• EFCO Storefront
• EFCO Entrances
• EFCO Sun Control Solutions
• EFCO XForce Blast & Hurricane-Resistant Windows
• EFCO ForceFront Blast E34000 Storefront
• EFCO ForceFront Storm 400T Curtain Wall
• EFCO XTherm Curtain Wall & Windows
• EFCO 400TU Series Triple-Glazed Curtainwall
• EFCO 400SS Screw Spline Thermal Curtainwall

Quantifiable outcome

• Salt Lake City's Fire Station No. 14 achieved LEED Gold certification and net-zero-energy performance, contributing to carbon emission reduction of nearly 902,000 pounds of carbon per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LineteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinetec provides architectural finishing services including paint finishing and anodizing for aluminum framing systems. Strategic relationship since 1986 for paint finishing, with Linetec offering no-VOC, eco-friendly anodize finishes that have earned Declare Label as Living Building Challenge Red List Free designation.
• AlumicorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlumicor is a Canadian manufacturer of architectural framing systems and part of the Apogee Enterprises family of brands. Serves the Canadian market for Apogee Architectural Metals products.
• Hillesheim Architectural Products (HAP Inc.)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales representative organization representing Tubelite and EFCO brand products in Wisconsin region. Exhibits at AIA Wisconsin conferences and industry events.
• BP Architectural ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales representative organization supporting architects, contractors and other commercial building team members in California, Hawai´i, and northwestern and southern Nevada.
• Certified EnamelingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Apogee Architectural Metals' EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window brand products in Southern California, southern Nevada and Hawaii.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Technical Glass Products (TGP): North American manufacturer of fire-rated glass and framing systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Comparable in architectural aluminum framing scope and target markets, with a more focused niche on fire-rated and life-safety applications overlapping with EFCO's specialty product lines.
• Vitrocsa: Swiss manufacturer of minimalist aluminum sliding window and facade systems for premium architectural projects. An emerging premium competitor in the high-end curtain wall and window segment where EFCO also competes with its Ultra-Thermal and XTherm lines.

Direct peers

• Tubelite: Sister brand under Apogee Architectural Metals, also offering architectural aluminum storefronts, entrances, curtain walls, and windows. Same parent company, overlapping product categories, and shared U.S. sales channels, making it the closest internal peer to EFCO.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: A CRH plc subsidiary and leading U.S. supplier of architectural aluminum glazing systems including curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances. Competes head-to-head with EFCO in commercial construction on scale, geographic reach, and integrated glass/framing offerings.
• Alumicor: Canadian architectural aluminum fenestration manufacturer and Apogee-owned brand, serving the Canadian market with storefronts, entrances, curtain walls, and windows. Comparable product line to EFCO, with regional rather than direct U.S. overlap.
• YKK AP America: U.S. arm of Japanese global building products manufacturer, producing aluminum fenestration systems (windows, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances) for commercial and institutional markets. Directly comparable product mix and target customer segments to EFCO.
• Kawneer (Arconic): One of the largest North American manufacturers of architectural aluminum curtain walls, storefronts, windows, and entrances. Directly competes with EFCO across commercial fenestration with a similarly broad product portfolio and project specification-driven go-to-market.
• Wausau Window and Wall Systems: Third Apogee Architectural Metals brand, specializing in architectural aluminum windows, curtain walls, and behavioral-health and healthcare fenestration. Directly comparable product offering, target segments, and corporate infrastructure to EFCO.

Broad incumbents

• Schüco: German global supplier of aluminum and steel building envelope systems (windows, doors, curtain walls, sliding systems). An incumbent in high-end architectural fenestration with growing U.S. presence in commercial and institutional projects comparable to EFCO's specialty offerings.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered global manufacturer of aluminum curtain walls, windows, doors, and sliding systems. Competes with EFCO on high-performance architectural projects and is expanding its U.S. specification footprint, though with a broader international product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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