What Industrial Louvers does

Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI) is a custom architectural metals manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in Delano, Minnesota. The company designs, fabricates, and finishes architectural louvers and vents, sun control devices (sunshades), metal canopy systems, decorative grilles and screens, equipment screens, column covers, and beam wraps, all produced and finished in-house at the Delano facility from extruded aluminum (6063-T6 and 6061-T6 alloys) and galvanized steel. ILI operates a wholly-owned finishing subsidiary, Verta, Inc., that provides paint and coating services (including Fluropon FP and Illumipon FEVE fluoropolymer coatings backed by up to a 20-year warranty), enabling vertical integration of the production chain. Structural engineering services for wind, snow, and ice load compliance are licensed in all 50 states and support product sales on technically demanding projects.

The company sells primarily to designers, contractors, and subcontractors across the construction industry, with end customers distributed across higher education, K-12, government, healthcare, office, retail, and airport verticals. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-built products quoted on a project basis (no public pricing) and is distributed through a network of more than 25 independent sales representative firms covering all U.S. states, supplemented by in-house field sales staff covering the upper Midwest, Mountain West, and Canadian provinces directly. A Quick Ship program delivers select rectangular louver models in 15 working days or less.

Competitive positioning rests on AMCA-certified performance, AMCA 540/550 missile impact and wind-driven rain testing on Velocity Series models, Dade County and Florida hurricane-product approvals, sustainability certifications (Just Label from ILFI, HPDs, Declare Labels, NSF-verified EPDs), and the only nationally WOSB-certified woman-owned manufacturer designation in custom architectural metals. Mechanical fastening of aluminum extrusions allows post-installation component replacement, and products are designed to integrate with competitors' curtain wall systems. The company has been independently and family-controlled since founding, with a CEO-to-president succession from Jo Reinhardt to Brett Reinhardt completed in January 2024.

Name

Industrial Louvers

Legal name

Industrial Louvers, Inc.

Website

https://industriallouvers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1971, Industrial Louvers is a woman-owned Minnesota manufacturer of custom architectural metals, producing AMCA-certified louvers, sunshades, equipment screens, and column covers for construction industry designers, contractors, and end customers across education, government, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metal Products

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Architectural metal products
• Custom louvers vents
• Sun control devices
• Equipment screens
• Metal canopy systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Delano

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 Metal Products: One-time sale of custom architectural metal products including louvers, sunshades, equipment screens, decorative grilles, and column covers. Products are sold to construction industry customers (designers, contractors, subcontractors) for building projects. No recurring revenue model indicated.
2. Custom Engineering Services: Structural engineering calculations provided for projects requiring special performance requirements, licensed nationwide across all 50 states. Engineering services support product sales for wind, snow, and ice load compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Industrial Louvers, Inc. manufactures and finishes custom architectural metal products, primarily from extruded aluminum (6063-T6, 6061-T6) and galvanized steel, at its Delano, Minnesota facility. Core offerings include architectural louvers and vents, sun control devices (sunshades), equipment screens and louvered fences, decorative grilles and screens, metal canopy systems, and column covers and beam wrap. The company also provides licensed structural engineering services across all 50 states to support product performance for wind, snow, and ice load compliance.

Product overview

Industrial Louvers, Inc. (ILI) is a manufacturer of custom architectural metal products founded in 1971, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around louvers and vents, sun control devices, metal canopy systems, decorative grilles/screens, equipment screens, and column covers/beam wrap. The core product lines include: Louvers & Vents with multiple sub-categories (Storm Performance, Velocity Series, Hurricane/Florida Approved, Extruded Sightproof, Thinline, Fixed Extruded Drainable/Non-Drainable, Fixed Formed Drainable/Non-Drainable, Adjustable/Combo, and Accessories); Sun Control Devices including ST Series, SA Series, XP Series, ECG Series, and FA Series sunshades; Metal Canopy Systems with Standard and Banyan Canopy options; Decorative Grilles and Screens; Equipment Screens with Extruded Aluminum Inverted and Vertical blade options; and Column Covers/Beam Wrap. All products are manufactured and finished in Delano, Minnesota, using aluminum, steel, and ACM materials. The company also offers custom architectural metal fabrication, various finish options (Fluropon FP and Illumipon FEVE coatings), and a web-based bracket calculator tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Velocity Series: High-performance louvers specifically engineered to withstand high velocity wind driven rain and extreme weather conditions, including FEMA-tested and AMCA 540/550 certified models.
• Ivy Series
• Banyan Canopy

Products and services

• Louvers & Vents Architectural louvers and air vents that allow airflow through building openings while rejecting water and airborne debris, available in multiple sub-configurations (storm performance, Velocity Series, hurricane/Florida approved, sightproof, thinline, drainable, non-drainable, formed, adjustable, and penthouse models). Sold to designers, contractors, and subcontractors specifying air intake and exhaust solutions for commercial buildings.
• Storm Performance Louvers Louvers designed and tested to prevent infiltration of wind-driven rain while maintaining maximum airflow, including SP237V, SP437/SP437V, and SP537/SP537V/SP538 models with AMCA-certified performance data. Targeted at commercial buildings requiring reliable weather protection for air intake and exhaust openings.
• Velocity Series High-Performance Louvers High-performance louvers engineered for stringent impact and wind-driven rain tests, including VS747, VS51T (FEMA tested), and VS5321 (AMCA 540 & 550 certified) models. Designed for hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain protection in critical infrastructure and high-risk coastal or institutional buildings.
• Sun Control Devices (Sunshades) Custom sunshades and light shelves for sustainable design and occupant comfort that reduce building energy consumption by lowering heat loads and contributing to daylighting strategies. Multiple series offered (ST Series tube, SA Series airfoil, XP Series louver-blade, ECG Series egg crate grille, FA Series horizontal fins), made from extruded aluminum 6063-T6 and 6061-T6, with unlimited custom fascia and outrigger options.
• Metal Canopy Systems Architectural metal canopies for entrances that provide protection from the elements, including fabricated aluminum Standard Canopies with extruded tube components, panel supports, flat bar outriggers, and mounting brackets, plus custom canopies for complex projects. Targeted at building entrances and high-traffic public-facing applications.
• Decorative Grilles and Decorative Screens Decorative grilles and screens used as aesthetic architectural features or for visual screening to increase privacy, hide equipment, or conceal parking facilities. Available in various flat bars, tubes, and channels configured in multiple patterns. Targeted at architects and contractors designing commercial and institutional building facades and interiors.
• Equipment Screens and Louvered Fences Screens designed to hide unwanted views and increase security of mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, trash enclosures, and parking garages while allowing airflow. Includes inverted blade models (250XPI, 350XPI, 450XPI, 625XPI, 650XPI) and vertical blade models (485, 486, ES200) for ground-level and rooftop applications.
• Column Covers and Beam Wrap Durable and attractive architectural column covers and beam wraps for interior and exterior structural applications, available in radiused, square, or oval profiles with hairline, caulked, or reveal joints. Manufactured from aluminum, stainless steel, or ACM panels for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Custom Architectural Metal Products Large-scale custom architectural metal fabrication services, including flower pots, railings, artistic canopies, trellises, and metal signage. Supported by custom extrusion dies and CNC saw, router, and mill center capabilities, serving designers and contractors with unique project requirements.
• Architectural Metal Finishes Comprehensive range of painted finishes applied in-house, including Fluropon FP (70% PVDF) and Illumipon FEVE fluoropolymer coatings that meet or exceed AAMA 2605 standards. Available in solid colors, mica/metallic colors, and vibrant colors, with the standard finish carrying up to a 20-year warranty and custom color matching at no extra charge.
• VS5321 Louver (Velocity Series) High-performance louver model added to the Velocity Series in August 2024, designed to meet AMCA 540 and 550 testing standards for missile impact and high-velocity wind-driven rain protection. Targeted at extreme-weather and hurricane-prone building applications.
• Ivy Series Louver Screens Modern louver screens with perforated metal panels that camouflage storm performance louvers behind an elegant climbing ivy design aesthetic, available in vertical and horizontal configurations. Targeted at architects and designers seeking to integrate high-performance storm louvers with refined visual design.
• Banyan Canopy Architectural canopy system designed to shelter areas below by collecting and directing water to desired discharge locations, with a maximum projection of 72 inches and a maximum single section width of 240 inches. Targeted at building entrance and outdoor shelter applications requiring controlled water management.
• Structural Engineering Services (Licensed in All 50 States) Structural engineering calculations provided for projects requiring special performance requirements, with the firm licensed nationwide across all 50 states. Engineering services support product sales for wind, snow, and ice load compliance. Sold to designers and contractors needing certified engineering documentation for project specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of waste diverted from landfills
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 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

One partnership is on record.

• TLC ToysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2021Partnership with TLC Toys, a non-profit organization that builds toys for children. ILI provides clean, FSC wood packaging drops that would otherwise be discarded, which TLC Toys uses to manufacture toys. This partnership supports ILI's sustainability goals through positive waste handprinting and social impact in the local community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Construction Specialties: Construction Specialties is one of the largest manufacturers of architectural louvers, sun controls, grilles, and wall protection products in North America, with a directly overlapping product portfolio and customer base.
• Airolite Company: Airolite manufactures architectural louvers, grilles, and sunshades for commercial and institutional buildings, directly competing with ILI in the same product categories and project types.
• Ruskin Company: Ruskin is a leading manufacturer of louvers, dampers, and air control products for the HVAC and architectural markets, with significant overlap in louver products serving the same construction industry customers.
• Pottorff: Pottorff manufactures louvers, dampers, and architectural products for commercial buildings, with overlapping offerings in fixed, drainable, and sightproof louvers.
• American Warming and Ventilating: AWV specializes in louvers, dampers, and architectural ventilation products for commercial construction, with a comparable focus on custom and engineered louver solutions.
• Nystrom: Nystrom offers architectural louvers, vents, and related building products directly competitive with ILI's product portfolio for commercial and institutional projects.
• Coral Industries: Coral Industries manufactures architectural louvers, sunshades, and grilles for commercial construction, directly competing with ILI in the same specialty metal products market.

Broad incumbents

• Greenheck: Greenheck is a large, broad HVAC and ventilation equipment manufacturer offering louvers among a much wider product portfolio, serving many of the same commercial and institutional building customers as ILI.
• Kawneer: Kawneer (an Arconic business) is a major manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products including curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances, often integrating louvers and sun controls into broader façade systems.

Emerging players

• LinEl Signature: LinEl Signature is a custom architectural metal fabricator producing louvers, sunshades, and specialty metal products, serving similar architect and contractor customers in the commercial construction space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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