Northerm Windows and Doors

Name

Northerm Windows and Doors

Legal name

Northerm Windows and Doors

Website

https://northerm.yk.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Windows and Doors Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Custom window manufacturing
• Northern climate windows
• Commercial glazing products
• Overhead garage doors
• Entry door fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitehorse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Windows, Doors, and Overhead Garage Doors: Custom manufactured windows and doors sold directly to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Products are manufactured to each customer's specifications in the Whitehorse workshop and include installation services.
2. Commercial Aluminum and Steel Products: Commercial aluminum building products including storefronts, curtain walls, automatic doors, and commercial steel doors. Products sourced from partner brands like Alumicor, Horton Doors, and Madero.
3. Glass and Mirror Products: Flat glass, custom shelving, shower stalls, table tops, picture frame glass, and mirrors cut to customer specifications.
4. Installation and Service: Professional installation and maintenance services for all products sold, including overhead garage doors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northerm designs, manufactures, installs, and services custom windows, entry doors, sliding patio doors, overhead garage doors, commercial aluminum storefronts and curtain walls, glass and mirror products, shower enclosures, and skylights, all engineered for northern climate conditions. The company operates a Whitehorse manufacturing facility, a customer showroom, and field installation teams serving residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across the Yukon.

Product overview

Northerm Windows and Doors is a 100% Yukon First Nations owned manufacturer specializing in windows, doors, and related building products designed specifically for northern climates. The core product portfolio centers on two proprietary window series—the 4000 Quad Series (North America's only regular production quad pane system) and the 3800 Triple Series—alongside custom entry doors, sliding patio doors, and a complete overhead garage door lineup featuring Richards-Wilcox and Hörmann brands. The company operates as both manufacturer and installer, offering custom commercial work including aluminum storefronts, curtain walls, entrance systems, and glass railings through partner brands Alumicor, Horton Doors, and Madero. Additional offerings include glass and mirror products for table tops, shelving, and custom fabrication, frameless shower enclosures, and Mac Skylights for residential and commercial applications. Bud's Industrial Installations was acquired in 2021 to expand the overhead door division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4000 Quad Series Windows Premium custom-manufactured PVC window series offering casement, awning, and fixed window styles for residential and commercial customers requiring the highest thermal and structural performance for northern climates.
• 3800 Triple Series Windows Custom-manufactured dual or triple glazed PVC windows in slim 3 1/4 inch Royal Frame style with flush-faced finish and EPDM weather-stripping, designed for renovation projects in residential and commercial buildings.
• Basic Entry Doors Custom-made external entry doors engineered for northern climates, offering four times more insulating value than standard wooden doors for residential customers.
• Double Entry Door Custom-made double entry doors designed for northern climate residential applications requiring wider openings and high insulation.
• Entry with Side Panel Custom entry doors with integrated side panel for residential customers seeking enhanced natural light and design flexibility.
• Sliding Doors Sliding patio doors custom-manufactured for northern climates with superior insulating qualities for residential and commercial customers.
• Commercial Aluminum Products Architectural aluminum building products including storefronts, entrances, curtain walls, and automatic doors supplied and installed for commercial construction projects.
• Commercial Glazing Custom commercial glazing solutions for hotels, public institutions, industrial facilities, and marine applications requiring specialized glass installation.
• Glass Railings Custom glass railings for commercial and residential applications using CRL Laurence hardware systems.
• Commercial Steel Doors and Hardware Commercial steel doors and hardware products supplied through the Madero partnership for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Overhead Garage Doors (Residential and Commercial) Residential and commercial overhead garage doors supplied, installed, and serviced under the Overhead Door division, featuring Richards-Wilcox, Hörmann, Liftmaster, and Manaras product lines with polyurethane insulation and smart operator integration.
• Glass and Mirror Products Custom-cut flat glass including clear float, fluted, safety laminate, and GPW varieties, plus custom table tops, shelving, picture frame glass, and mirrors for residential and commercial customers.
• Shower Doors and Enclosures Frameless shower enclosures with multiple glass options, decorative finishes, and hardware choices supplied and installed for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
• Skylights Hand-crafted residential and commercial skylights supplied from Mac Skylights in Edmonton and installed by Northerm in the Yukon, featuring multiple panes of tempered glass for superior insulating qualities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doors are four times more insulating than standard wooden doors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bud's Industrial InstallationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired by Northerm in 2021 and integrated as the company's Overhead Door division, expanding product offerings to include garage doors for residential, public, and corporate clients.
• Capitol GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within RAB Energy Group that performs similar window and door work from Anchorage, Alaska, extending geographic reach to cover the Alaska-Yukon region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JELD-WEN: One of the largest manufacturers of windows, doors, and related building products in North America. Directly comparable to Northerm as a window/door producer with national distribution, though JELD-WEN's scale, broader SKUs, and OEM focus make it a broad incumbent rather than a custom northern-climate specialist.
• Andersen Corporation: Largest US window and door manufacturer with broad residential and commercial product lines including high-performance composite lines. Comparable on product category and energy-efficiency positioning, though Andersen competes at scale rather than northern-climate specialization.
• Pella Corporation: Major US window and door manufacturer with full residential and commercial lines. Pella's broad product breadth, national dealer network, and entry into performance-grade products make it a relevant incumbent comparable to Northerm's window/door business.
• Ply Gem: North American manufacturer of windows, doors, siding, and vinyl building products with broad residential and commercial channels. Ply Gem's vinyl window lines and builder-channel depth parallel Northerm's PVC framing focus at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Marvin Windows and Doors: Premium custom manufacturer of windows and doors with strong positioning in cold-climate and high-performance fenestration. Marvin's custom build-to-order model and emphasis on energy efficiency closely parallels Northerm's bespoke, climate-engineered positioning.
• All Weather Windows: Edmonton-based Canadian custom window and door manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets across western and northern Canada. Closely comparable to Northerm on geography, custom manufacturing model, and cold-climate product focus — the most direct Canadian peer.
• Loewen Windows and Doors: Western Canadian premium manufacturer of custom wood and wood-clad windows and doors. Comparable as a high-performance, design-forward custom manufacturer targeting distinctive residential and institutional projects, including northern and mountain markets.
• Vinyltek Windows & Doors: Western Canadian manufacturer focused on PVC/vinyl window and door systems for residential and light commercial projects. A direct peer on material science (PVC framing), Canadian market focus, and custom manufacturing orientation.
• Inline Fiberglass Windows: Canadian custom window manufacturer producing high-performance fiberglass window systems for residential and commercial projects. Comparable on cold-climate performance positioning and custom fabrication in the Canadian market.
• Weather Shield Windows & Doors: US custom manufacturer of premium wood, vinyl, and composite windows and doors with strong cold-climate performance lines. Comparable on premium custom build-to-order window manufacturing targeting energy efficiency and northern US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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