DefenseLite

What DefenseLite does

DefenseLite, operated by Impact Security, LLC (a subsidiary of FutureVu Brands), is a US-based manufacturer and channel marketer of retrofit polycarbonate security glazing systems designed to harden existing windows, doors, and interior openings against forced entry, ballistic attack, smash-and-grab theft, riots, and blasts. The core technology stacks a proprietary UV-coated polycarbonate shield (sourced to a unique specification from Plaskolite, with sheets up to 156" x 96") onto existing glass via engineered vented aluminum extrusions, structural adhesives, and security-tipped anchors. A patent-pending "Moore" venting system, designed around Boyle's Law principles, dynamically circulates air through the frame to prevent condensation — a long-term failure mode that affects competing non-vented overglaze systems. Independent certifications underpin the performance claims: DefenseLite Pro carries ASTM F3561 Level 8 (highest level for retrofit fenestration under simulated active-shooter attack) and the BulletShield line meets UL 752 Levels 1-8 for ballistic resistance.

The product portfolio spans nine brands covering the threat spectrum: DefenseLite and DefenseLite Pro (forced entry), BulletShield (ballistic, including BR doors, wall panels, and transaction windows), RiotLite (thick-gauge PET security film to ASTM F3561 Level 3), AccessShield (door re-glazing), CaseShield (display case protection), SafeSuite (integrated safe-room systems), DefenseLite Energy (low-E retrofit for thermal efficiency), and SmartVu (PDLC switchable privacy film). Pricing ranges from $30-$90 per square foot installed depending on system, threat level, and project scope, with extended warranties of 2 to 15 years.

The company monetizes through one-time project sales and multi-year warranty agreements, distributing exclusively via a national certified dealer/installer network across North America with supplemental direct enterprise sales and a dealer portal. Named customers span retail (Patagonia, Nike, Macy's, T-Mobile, Verizon), commercial real estate and industrial (CBRE, Honeywell), government (County of Santa Clara), firearms retail (Fox Valley Shooting Range), and global security services (Draco Group). The company sells across 10+ verticals — retail, schools, banks, data centers, courthouses, police, hospitals, hospitality, museums, and commercial buildings — and holds memberships in NRF, LPRC, ASIS, USGBC, RCA, PRSM, NSSF, and ASPP, leveraging continuing-education partnerships with AEC Daily to influence architect and specifier channels.

Name

DefenseLite

Legal name

Impact Security, LLC

Website

https://defenselite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DefenseLite (Impact Security, LLC, a FutureVu Brands subsidiary) manufactures retrofit polycarbonate security glazing systems — installed via a national certified dealer network across North America — that harden existing windows, doors, and interior openings against forced entry, ballistic threats, and smash-and-grab attacks for retail, government, school, bank, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Glazing Product Sales: One-time product sales of polycarbonate security glazing systems (DefenseLite, BulletShield, RiotLite, AccessShield, CaseShield, SafeSuite) with professional installation included through certified dealer network. Pricing is per square foot based on system design and project scope.
2. Professional Installation Services: Installation provided through national network of trained and certified dealer/installers. Included as part of the overall project cost.
3. Custom Warranties and Service Agreements: Extended warranties ranging from 2 years to 15 years depending on system installed. Custom warranties and service agreements available for enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DefenseLite designs, manufactures, and installs retrofit polycarbonate security glazing systems that mount over existing windows and doors to protect commercial, institutional, and government buildings against forced entry, ballistic threats, rioting, and vandalism. The company operates through a national certified dealer network, offers products priced at $30–$90 per square foot, and serves customers across retail, education, financial, healthcare, hospitality, and government sectors in North America.

Product overview

DefenseLite (operated by Impact Security, LLC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of retrofit and reglaze security glazing solutions for the built environment. The core product line includes DefenseLite and DefenseLite Pro (polycarbonate forced-entry security shields), BulletShield (ballistic-rated protection meeting UL 752 standards), RiotLite (security window film), and AccessShield (door re-glazing systems). Complementary products include CaseShield (display case protection), SafeSuite (integrated safe-room systems), and DefenseLite Energy (energy-efficient glazing). These products span threat levels from low (vandalism, riots) to high (ballistic attacks, bomb blasts) and are installed through a national network of certified dealers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RiotLite: Thick-gauge security window film that reinforces glass and holds fragments in place during vandalism, forced entry, and light attack. ASTM F3561 Level 3.
• BulletShield
• AccessShield
• CaseShield
• SafeSuite
• SmartVu
• DefenseLite Energy

Products and services

• DefenseLite
• DefenseLite Pro
• BulletShield
• RiotLite
• AccessShield
• CaseShield
• SafeSuite
• SmartVu
• DefenseLite Energy

Quantifiable outcome

• 250x stronger than glass
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefenseLite is a valued member of ASPP's 'Community of Experts' and trusted partner in window hardening, forced-entry delay, and ballistic protection. The company participates in ASPP initiatives to educate facilities on protective design principles. ASPP has endorsed DefenseLite with an official endorsement seal for 2026.
• ASIS InternationalminorOthersProfessional development member of ASIS International, the leading global organization for security professionals. Provides access to security industry networking and professional development resources.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorOthersCorporate member supporting sustainable building practices. DefenseLite products contribute to LEED certification through energy efficiency improvements.
• National Retail Federation (NRF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociate member providing DefenseLite access to retail industry professionals. Special pricing and warranty programs available for NRF members facing smash-and-grab threats.
• Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember supporting retail loss prevention research. DefenseLite participates in LPRC initiatives to advance retail security solutions.
• Retail Contractors Association (RCA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember association for retail contractors. Supports dealer network recruitment and professional installation standards.
• Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM)minorOthersMember supporting retail store maintenance professionals with security solutions.
• AEC DailyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing continuing education courses for architects on security glazing, ballistic standards, and blast protection through the AEC Daily platform.
• PlaskolitecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic polycarbonate supplier relationship. DefenseLite has a special relationship and unique specification for polycarbonate sheets used in manufacturing shields. Plaskolite produces optical-quality, UV-capped polycarbonate to DefenseLite's exacting specifications, including single sheets up to 156" x 96".
• FutureVu BrandscoreOthersParent company of Impact Security, LLC. FutureVu Brands is the corporate umbrella under which DefenseLite and other security product brands operate.
• NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial program for NSSF members to keep stolen firearms off streets. Discounted installed systems available for firearms retailers who are NSSF members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riot Glass: Direct competitor in retrofit security glazing, offering polycarbonate shields and framing systems installed over existing glass for forced-entry resistance. Targets the same retail, school, and commercial customer base with similar ASTM-rated products.
• Armor Glass: Specializes in security window films and ballistic-resistant glazing retrofits for schools, government, and commercial buildings. Closely comparable threat-level portfolio and retrofit installation model.
• Total Security Solutions (TSS): Manufactures and installs bullet-resistant barriers, transaction windows, and security glazing. Overlaps directly with BulletShield product line for banks, government, and retail.
• Insulgard: Architectural security products company offering ballistic-resistant and forced-entry glazing systems for schools, courthouses, and government buildings. Direct overlap with BulletShield and SafeSuite offerings.
• Global Security Glazing: Manufactures UL 752-rated bullet-resistant glass and laminated security glazing. Comparable in ballistic product portfolio, particularly in financial and government verticals.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Safety & Security Window Film: Largest incumbent in safety and security window films with global distribution. Competes at the lower-cost film segment of the market and is a substitute rather than direct retrofit framing competitor.
• Saint-Gobain: Global glass and building materials giant offering ballistic-resistant and security glass products. Competes via new construction glass rather than retrofit overlays, but overlaps in the same institutional buyer set.
• C.R. Laurence (CRL): Major architectural hardware, glazing, and railing systems distributor. Adjacent through aluminum extrusions and glazing accessories that overlap with DefenseLite's framing supply chain and installer customer base.
• PRL Glass Systems: Architectural and security glass manufacturer supplying aluminum storefront, entrance, and bullet-resistant products. Comparable in retail and commercial glazing with overlapping customer profiles.

Emerging players

• Madico: Manufacturer of safety, security, and solar control window films. Substitutes at the film-only layer of the market for buyers who don't need polycarbonate framing; a complementary competitor to RiotLite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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