Viva Railings

What Viva Railings does

VIVA Railings, founded in 1972 and headquartered in a 67,000-square-foot integrated facility in Lewisville, Texas (DFW Metroplex), designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs commercial architectural railing systems for non-residential projects across the United States. The company's core products span two system families — Metal Systems (stainless steel and aluminum posts with infill options including glass, cable, wire mesh, perforated metal, and laser-cut panels) and Glass Systems (structural and post-supported glass railings) — plus windwall and smoke baffle systems, and the MetalSpaces sub-brand of custom laser-cut architectural metal panels, facades, and sun control structures. The flagship SHOE Structural Glass Railing System is protected by US Patent No. 9127474 and carries ICC-ES 4405 certification for IBC 2024, California Building Code (OSHPD, DSA), and Florida Building Code including HVHZ, with Miami-Dade NOA (23-0830.02) rating it for up to 165 MPH wind resistance. Manufacturing relies on CNC cutting machines, Fiber Laser Cutting, and 3D laser triangulation scanning for precision measurement, with BIM models, CAD details, and an AIA-accredited CEU course distributed through BIMobject, Deltek SpecLink, BSD Speclink, and CADdetails to influence the architect specification workflow.

VIVA operates an enterprise field-sales model through nine regional Business Development Managers covering DFW, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West Coast, and Mountain regions, supported by in-house installation crews for nationwide project delivery. Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-driven basis through three streams: custom railing system sales, professional installation services, and MetalSpaces architectural metal products, with multi-year contracts typical and pricing determined per project. The customer base spans corporate headquarters (American Airlines Trinity Campus, Toyota US HQ, PGA Headquarters), aviation infrastructure (Denver International Airport, San Diego International Airport), higher education (Texas A&M Zachry Engineering Education Complex), K-12 schools, hospitality venues (Texas Live!, Omni PGA Frisco Resort), government buildings, and multi-family residential developments. The company is privately held, employs 11-50 people, and is led by President Huzefa Tinwala with Philip Klement as Vice President of Sales, Estimating and Marketing and Briana Dubois as Associate Director of Business Development.

Name

Viva Railings

Legal name

VIVA Railings

Website

https://vivarailings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VIVA Railings designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs commercial architectural railing systems — glass, stainless steel, and aluminum — for corporate, aviation, education, hospitality, and government projects across the United States, operating from a Lewisville, Texas integrated facility and a nationwide regional sales team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Architectural Railings

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA), Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Commercial railing systems
• Architectural glass railings
• Stainless steel railings
• Structural glass balustrade
• Metal architectural panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Railing Systems - Product Sales: Design, engineering, fabrication, and sale of custom commercial railing systems including glass systems, metal systems, and custom solutions. Products are sold as complete systems with associated hardware, infills, and finishing options. Revenue is project-based with each installation representing a significant one-time revenue event.
2. Professional Services - Installation: In-house skilled installation services for nationwide project completion. Professional installation extends beyond fabrication to ensure on-time project completion to highest standards. Projects are managed by dedicated project managers coordinating with all stakeholders.
3. MetalSpaces - Architectural Metal Products: Custom laser cut decorative metal panels and architectural metal systems through the MetalSpaces division, including PanelScapes, WallScapes, and ShadeScapes product lines for facades, feature walls, and sun control applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VIVA Railings designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom commercial architectural railing systems in stainless steel, aluminum, and glass — including the patented SHOE Structural Glass Railing System and the MetalSpaces division of laser-cut decorative metal panels. The company provides turnkey solutions through 11–50 employees from a 67,000-square-foot headquarters in Lewisville, Texas, serving corporate, education, hospitality, government, and multi-family projects across the United States.

Product overview

VIVA Railings is a commercial architectural railing company offering comprehensive, turnkey solutions from design and engineering to fabrication and installation. The portfolio centers on two primary system types: Metal Systems (stainless steel and aluminum railings with various infill options including cable, multiline, picket panel, wire mesh, perforated metal, and laser cut panels) and Glass Systems (structural glass and post-supported glass railings). The flagship SHOE Structural Glass Railing System features patented compression set technology (US Patent No. 9127474) with ICC-ES 4405 certification for high-velocity hurricane zones. The MetalSpaces division extends offerings to custom laser cut decorative metal panels through PanelScapes (quick-ship standardized panels), WallScapes (full wall panel systems with FotoFacade imaging), and ShadeScapes (sun control structures). Additional offerings include iRAIL LED lighting integration, windwall systems, smoke baffles, and gates. The company operates from a 67,000-square-foot headquarters in Lewisville, Texas with nationwide installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MetalSpaces: Custom laser cut decorative metal panels including sun control systems, wall panels, ceiling structures, and architectural metal solutions. Includes PanelScapes, WallScapes, and ShadeScapes product lines.

Products and services

• SHOE Structural Glass Railing System Aluminum glass railing system with a patented compression set aluminum base shoe, ICC-ES 4405 certified for IBC 2024, California Building Code, and Florida Building Code including HVHZ, and Miami-Dade NOA rated up to 165 MPH wind resistance — for commercial interior or exterior balcony and stair railings.
• SOLO Ornamental Stainless Steel Glass Railing System Stainless steel glass railing system with tempered glass infills and multiple mounting options (top, fascia, or core mount), intended for balcony balustrades, commercial atriums, and monumental stair railings.
• CIRCA Stainless Steel Railing System Stainless steel railing system using round tubular posts and railing in-fill mounted via fixed point holders, available with multiple infill options including glass, cable, wire mesh, perforated metal, and laser cut panels.
• CUBE Railing System Square post stainless steel railing system featuring clean lines and modern aesthetics, with infill options for glass, multiline, cable, CableNet, and perforated metal.
• BEACON Stainless Steel Railing System Modern stainless steel railing system of single flat bar posts available in striking metallic colors, compatible with glass, cable, wire mesh, perforated metal, and post laser cut panel infills.
• BLADE Stainless Steel Railing System Ultra-contemporary stainless steel railing system using two 2-inch wide vertical bars with cube cap at top and barrel bolts at bottom, designed to make infill panels appear suspended in air; optional LED illuminated rail variant.
• BLADE Air Railing System LED-illuminated rail variant of the BLADE Railing System, designed to add architectural lighting effects to glass railing installations.
• FSR Free Standing Rails Free-standing stainless steel rail and post system in 1.5-inch diameter posts available in SS304 and SS316 alloys; posts can be core mounted, top flange mounted, welded to steel, or welded to concrete embed.
• VORTEX Glass Railing System Glass railing system with a distinctive vortex-inspired design intended for contemporary architectural applications.
• VISIO Stainless Steel Glass Railing Stainless steel top-mount glass railing system designed for clean architectural aesthetics.
• VIEW Structural Glass Balustrade Railing Structural glass balustrade system providing maximum transparency and modern aesthetics for architectural applications.
• FIN Interior Glass Railing Interior glass railing system designed for seamless integration into interior architectural designs.
• FOLD Panel Railing System Innovative folding panel railing design that is durable and customizable, with support for custom REVIT families for client visualization.
• SS Windwall Glass System Stainless steel windwall glass screen system providing wind barrier protection in exterior architectural settings.
• Aluminum Windwall Aluminum windwall glass system providing wind protection with corrosion-resistant aluminum construction.
• Smoke Baffle System Glass smoke baffle system for fire safety applications in commercial buildings.
• Stair Wrap Metal and glass stair wrap system for wrapping existing stair structures with finished railing solutions.
• MetalSpaces — Custom Laser-Cut Architectural Metal Panels (Division) Custom laser-cut decorative metal panel division offering architectural metal solutions for facades, feature walls, ceiling structures, and sun control applications via PanelScapes, WallScapes, and ShadeScapes product lines.
• PanelScapes Quick-ship, supply-only system of standardized metal panels drawn from a curated pattern library with over 50 patterns in Primary, Geometric, and Organic styles.
• WallScapes Fully integrated wall panel system for facades and feature walls combining custom design, engineering, fabrication, and optional installation; achieved through standard patterns, custom laser-cut solutions, or FotoFacade Metal Imaging Systems.
• ShadeScapes Architectural sun control systems and shade structures designed to reduce heat gain and enhance occupant comfort, balancing performance, durability, and design flexibility.
• Design Assist Services Comprehensive design, engineering, and drafting services delivered as a collaborative partnership with architects, builders, and general contractors to bring architectural visions to life from concept through installation.
• Professional Installation Services Nationwide in-house professional installation services delivered by company-employed crews and dedicated project managers to ensure seamless, on-time project completion to the highest standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICC-ES 4405 Certified for IBC 2024, CBC 2019-2022, FBC 2020 including HVHZ
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Viewrail: Manufacturer of glass and cable railing systems for commercial and high-end residential markets with design-assist and component-level modular offerings. Direct competitor in the glass railing category where VIVA's SHOE system competes.
• Fortress Railing: Manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and glass railing systems with strong commercial and multi-family presence plus dealer/distributor channels. Competes with VIVA across standardized commercial railing segments, particularly multi-family and hospitality.
• Hollaender Manufacturing: Manufacturer of structural aluminum railing systems, Speed-Rail, and architectural metal products with engineering and design support for commercial construction. Competes in similar stainless and aluminum railing categories.
• Steel Art Company: Custom architectural metalwork fabricator producing decorative metal panels, railings, and ornamental metalwork for commercial projects. Direct peer to VIVA's MetalSpaces division on custom laser-cut and decorative architectural panels.
• Trex Commercial: Commercial railing systems provider (formerly Cascade Architectural) offering aluminum and stainless steel railings, Windscreen systems, and column covers for commercial buildings. Closely aligned with VIVA's commercial specification-driven sales model and product categories.
• AGS Stainless: Stainless steel modular railing systems manufacturer serving commercial and residential projects with design-assist and custom fabrication capabilities. Similar architectural positioning and modular railing product strategy as VIVA.
• Wagner Architectural Systems: Architectural metalwork and custom railing fabricator with engineering and design-assist services for commercial projects. Comparable service offering and project-based custom fabrication model.
• Feeney Architectural Products: Architectural cable and railing systems manufacturer with a strong specification presence and design-assist services. Comparable A&E-targeted go-to-market and custom commercial railing capability.

Broad incumbents

• C.R. Laurence (CRL): The dominant U.S. supplier of architectural railings, glazing hardware, and commercial metal products with the broadest catalog and deepest distributor network. Directly comparable to VIVA on core commercial railing categories but competes across a far wider portfolio of construction hardware.
• Q-railing: International architectural railing systems brand offering stainless steel, aluminum, and glass railings across commercial markets globally. Broader geographic footprint and standardized modular catalog versus VIVA's custom U.S.-focused model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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