Solar Innovationså¨ Architectural Glazing Systems

What Solar Innovationså¨ Architectural Glazing Systems does

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems, founded in 1998 and headquartered at 31 Roberts Road, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, is a U.S. manufacturer of custom-configured aluminum architectural glazing products serving both residential and commercial end markets. The company organizes its offering around four core product families — aluminum doors (bifold/folding, slide-and-stack, clear, sliding, lift-slide, swing, pivot), aluminum windows (tilt-turn, casement, awning, hopper, curtain wall), aluminum structures (greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, canopies, pool enclosures, walkways), and aluminum skylights (fixed, operable, 80-90° operable, walkable, retractable, roof lanterns) — with supporting screen and shade systems, decorative elements, and greenhouse environmental controls. Its technology base is built on aluminum framing with two proprietary thermal break systems (Polyamide Strut and Pour and Debridge using mechanically locked polyurethane), in-house physical testing, hurricane impact-rated glazed structures, and curb-mount skylight designs engineered for water-penetration resistance, all finished with Cardinal and Vitro high-performance Low-E glazing options.

The company generates revenue through project-specific custom quoting rather than published list pricing, with each order configured to architect, homeowner, or builder specifications across both B2B (architects, professional builders, contractors, dealers) and B2C (homeowners) channels. Distribution is dual-track: direct sales via a "Request a Quote" model supported by a sales team, supplemented by a domestic dealer network with a "Find a Dealer" tool on the company website. Gated revenue growth drivers include specification platform presence (ARCAT, Masterspec, BSD Speclink, AEC Daily), industry association memberships (NGA, NGMA, NAHB, NSA, USGBC, FGIA), and NFRC energy certifications plus multiple Florida Product Approvals that qualify products for coastal, HVHZ, and code-driven commercial projects. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or acquisition activity, operates exclusively in the U.S. market, and reports a headcount in the 101–250 range, indicating an established, founder-owned specialty manufacturer rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

Solar Innovationså¨ Architectural Glazing Systems

Legal name

Solar Innovations Architectural Glazing Systems

Website

https://solarinnovations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solar Innovations® is a U.S. manufacturer of custom aluminum architectural glazing systems — doors, windows, structures, and skylights — serving residential and commercial customers via direct sales and a domestic dealer network, differentiated by proprietary thermal break technology and hurricane-rated assemblies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Windows (IMADAIAC), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL)

Keywords

• Architectural glazing systems
• Aluminum doors windows
• Custom skylight systems
• Glass structure manufacturer
• Thermally broken framing

Headquarters

HQ city

Pine Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Glazing Products: Solar Innovations generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom-configured aluminum doors, windows, skylights, and glass structures. Products are available in various configurations and finishes, with pricing based on custom quotes for each project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solar Innovations® designs, engineers, and manufactures custom-configured aluminum architectural glazing products in the USA, including folding and sliding glass doors, aluminum windows, glass structures (greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, canopies, pool enclosures), and fixed and operable skylights. The company sells directly to homeowners, architects, builders, contractors, and dealers via a quote-based custom manufacturing model, offering thermally broken framing, impact-rated systems, and bespoke configurations without size or design limitations.

Product overview

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems is a manufacturer of custom configured aluminum architectural products organized around four core product categories: Aluminum Doors (bifold/folding glass walls, slide & stack, sliding, lift slide, swing, pivot doors), Aluminum Windows (tilt turn, casement, awning, hopper, curtain walls), Aluminum Structures (greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, canopies, pool enclosures, walkways), and Aluminum Skylights (fixed, operable, 90° operable, retractable, walkable, roof lanterns). The company differentiates through extensive customization options with both traditional English and contemporary design aesthetics, offering various glazing choices (glass and polycarbonate), thermal break systems (polyamide strut and pour and debridge), and decorative finish options. Supporting accessories include screen systems, shade systems, greenhouse environmental controls, and decorative architectural elements. Products are designed for both residential and commercial applications with impact-rated and thermally-enhanced options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminum Doors A complete line of folding and sliding operable aluminum door systems including bifold/folding glass walls, slide & stack glass walls, clear glass walls, sliding doors, lift slide doors, swing doors, and pivot doors for residential and commercial customers.
• Aluminum Windows A full range of aluminum window systems including complete glazing packages, tilt turn, folding, stacking, sliding, casement, awning, hopper, and curtain wall configurations for residential and commercial applications.
• Aluminum Structures Custom-configured glass structures including greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, glass canopies, pool and spa enclosures, and walkways for residential and commercial use.
• Aluminum Skylights Fixed and operable skylight systems including fixed, 80–90° operable, walkable, retractable skylights, and roof lanterns in various configurations for residential and commercial buildings.
• Fixed Skylights Non-operable skylights available in virtually any size with configurations including single slope, pyramids, segmented radius domes, barrel vault, hip end, glass roofs, and roof lanterns for daylighting applications.
• Operable Skylights Skylights that provide natural light and ventilation with venting, retractable, and 90° operable configurations for residential and commercial projects.
• Retractable Skylights Thermally enhanced retractable skylight systems using high-performance insulated glass, suitable for pool enclosures and high-moisture environments.
• Walkable Skylights Skylights that serve as both a daylighting solution and a walkable surface, designed for flush mounting on flat roofs.
• Roof Lanterns Architectural aluminum roof lanterns providing natural lighting elements atop roofs, originally popular in Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian era architecture.
• Greenhouses Custom aluminum-framed greenhouses with thermally-enhanced structures in configurations including straight eave double pitch, lean-to, curved eave, bull nose, and hip end.
• Conservatories Aluminum conservatories in English or contemporary styles featuring decorative elements such as dormers, ridge cresting, finials, grids, and decorative castings.
• Sunrooms Aluminum-framed sunroom structures for residential and commercial applications providing additional living space with natural daylight.
• Glass Canopies Aluminum-framed glass canopy structures for exterior coverage applications in residential and commercial settings.
• Pool and Spa Enclosures Aluminum-framed enclosures for pools and spas designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide year-round usability.
• Screen Systems Insect and solar screen systems in folding, stacking, sliding, swinging, and fixed configurations with B, C, G, S, and W series options to complement glazing products.
• Shade Systems Interior shading systems including pinoleum blinds, solar R blinds, pleated blinds, roman fold shades, wide span horizontal shades, and vertical roll up shades for sunrooms, conservatories, and glass structures.
• Decorative Architectural Elements Decorative architectural accessories including appliques, wall panels, corner posts, corners, finials, gable pediments, gutters, ridge cresting, ring and collars, grids, trim, and transom grids for ornamental customization.
• Greenhouse Environmental Systems Accessories for greenhouse structures including benches, environmental control systems, evaporative coolers, foggers, ventilation, circulation fans, heaters, plant hangers, shelving, and watering systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency with Low-E coatings reducing heat transfer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARCATcoreTechnology or IntegrationARCAT is a partner platform where Solar Innovations provides specifications and BIM objects for architects and builders to access and download for use in their projects.
• MasterspeccoreTechnology or IntegrationMasterspec is a specification platform where Solar Innovations listings are available for architects and specifiers to incorporate into building specifications.
• BSD SpeclinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBSD Speclink is a specification management platform providing access to Solar Innovations product specifications for building professionals.
• National Glass Association (NGA)coreOthersNGA is a glass industry association that Solar Innovations is a member of, indicating industry certification and standards compliance.
• National Glass and Metal Association (NGMA)coreOthersNGMA is a glass and metal industry association that Solar Innovations is a member of.
• NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council)coreOthersNFRC provides energy performance ratings for windows, doors, and skylights. Solar Innovations products carry NFRC certifications for energy efficiency ratings.
• NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)minorOthersSolar Innovations is a member of NAHB, connecting with home builders across the residential market.
• National Sunroom AssociationcoreOthersNSA is an industry association specifically focused on sunrooms that Solar Innovations supports and is affiliated with.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreOthersUSGBC promotes sustainable building practices through LEED certification. Solar Innovations products support green building initiatives.
• FGIA (Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance)coreOthersFGIA is the industry alliance for the fenestration and glazing industry that Solar Innovations is a member of for standards and best practices.
• Cardinal Glass IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar Innovations uses Cardinal Glass products including LoE²-272, LoE-180, LoE³-340, and LoE-i89 Low-E glazing options for their products.
• Vitro Architectural GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar Innovations uses Vitro Architectural Glass products including Solarban 60, Solarban 90, and Solarban 70 for high-performance glazing.
• AEC DailycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAEC Daily provides free e-learning material for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Solar Innovations offers CE courses through this platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NanaWall: NanaWall manufactures folding glass walls, sliding glass walls, and operable glass systems for residential and commercial applications — a direct peer to Solar Innovations' aluminum doors product line and overall custom architectural glazing position.
• Western Window Systems: Western Window Systems designs and manufactures multi-slide, folding, and pivot aluminum door and window systems focused on indoor-outdoor living — directly comparable to Solar Innovations' aluminum door and window offerings in custom architectural glazing.
• Fleetwood Windows & Doors: Fleetwood manufactures aluminum sliding glass doors, multi-slide doors, and folding doors for high-end custom residential and commercial projects — overlapping directly with Solar Innovations' aluminum door and curtain wall product categories.
• LaCantina Doors: LaCantina Doors specializes in folding, sliding, and swinging aluminum-clad door systems for residential and commercial projects, directly competing with Solar Innovations in the custom folding glass wall and sliding door market.
• Velux: Velux is a global leader in residential skylights, roof windows, and sun tunnels — a direct peer to Solar Innovations' aluminum skylight line, including fixed, operable, and specialty skylight configurations.
• Sky-Frame: Sky-Frame manufactures frameless sliding glass wall and roof systems for high-end architecture — directly comparable in premium, design-led architectural glazing to Solar Innovations' custom configurability positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Marvin: Marvin is a large, established manufacturer of windows and doors across multiple materials (wood, fiberglass, aluminum-clad) for residential and commercial markets — operates in the same fenestration category as Solar Innovations but with broader product/market scale.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Andersen is one of the largest U.S. window and door manufacturers, offering a comprehensive fenestration portfolio (wood, vinyl, Fibrex, aluminum-clad) — competing in the same end markets as Solar Innovations but at much greater scale and channel breadth.
• Pella: Pella is a major U.S. window and door manufacturer offering wood, fiberglass, and vinyl-clad products with extensive dealer distribution — competes with Solar Innovations in residential and light-commercial fenestration but focuses on standardized rather than custom configurations.

Emerging players

• Vitrocsa: Vitrocsa designs minimalist-framed sliding window and façade systems for ultra-premium architecture — a niche specialty peer competing with Solar Innovations in custom, design-led architectural glazing but with a more focused minimal-frame product set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/slrinnovations
• Facebookfacebook.com/solarinnovations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solar-innovations-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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