What N.R. Windows does

N.R. Windows, operating under the NR Group umbrella, is a privately held commercial glazing contractor founded in 1990 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company engineers, fabricates, and installs custom architectural glazing systems — including unitized curtain walls, window walls, impact-resistant windows and doors, lift-and-slide doors, point-supported glass structures, and railings — for B2B customers in transportation (airports), healthcare, education, commercial office, casino/hospitality, and high-rise residential markets across the United States, Bahamas, Canada, and Bermuda. Its installed base spans marquee projects such as Miami International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Cleveland Clinic, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, and the Metropolis towers in Los Angeles, with proprietary product series (2500, 3250, 3500, 6001, 7000, 8000, 1100, plus lift-slide and window-wall lines) certified to Florida Building Commission, Miami-Dade HVHZ, and AAMA standards.

The operating model is turnkey: in-house design-assist engineers are embedded with architecture firms from the conceptual phase, BIM-compliant workflows (Revit 3D, Navisworks, AutoCAD3D) drive modeling and structural analysis, CNC fabrication produces shop-glazed units (most notably the NR8000 series), and company crews handle field installation. Notable proprietary engineering includes a 'first-of-its-kind' segmented mullion system used on curved building perimeters (Seminole Hard Rock guitar-shaped facade) and seismic curtain wall systems with 2-3% movement capability (Metropolis Phase I and II). The company holds no patents or trademarks in the public record and operates with 11-50 employees, generating project-based revenue from fixed-price contracts with general contractors and building owners.

Revenue mechanics are entirely project-based under a single revenue stream classified as one-time/custom contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed because every engagement involves custom system design, structural engineering, and site-specific fabrication. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting architects, general contractors, and building owners during pre-construction, with no third-party distribution. NR Group is organized into two operating divisions — NR Products (the catalog of pre-tested, certified window, door, curtain wall, and point-support systems) and NR Projects (the design-build-install delivery arm) — with the corporate parent NR Windows, Inc. The company is founder-led (Noshad Ali Shamshad, Founder and President; Shazad Ali, Vice President) with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding.

Name

N.R. Windows

Legal name

NR Windows, Inc

Website

https://nrwindows.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

N.R. Windows is a privately held commercial glazing contractor founded in 1990 in West Palm Beach, Florida, that engineers, fabricates, and installs custom curtain walls, window walls, impact-resistant windows and doors, and point-supported glass systems for airports, hospitals, schools, hotels, casinos, and high-rise residential projects across the United States and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Architectural Glazing Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Windows (IMADAIAC), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Commercial glazing
• Architectural glazing systems
• Curtain wall systems
• Hurricane impact windows
• Window wall design

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Commercial Glazing Projects: Project-based revenue from designing, engineering, fabricating, and installing custom architectural glazing systems for commercial construction projects including curtain walls, window walls, windows, doors, and point support systems. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts with general contractors and building owners, typically for large-scale projects in transportation, healthcare, education, commercial, casino/hospitality, and residential sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

NR Windows (NR Group) designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom commercial architectural glazing systems including curtain walls, window walls, windows, doors, point support systems, and railings. The company provides turnkey operations spanning design assistance, engineering, product development, fabrication, and installation for large-scale construction projects across transportation, healthcare, education, commercial, casino/hospitality, and residential sectors.

Product overview

NR Windows (NR Group) offers a comprehensive commercial glazing product portfolio organized into six main categories: Windows/Doors (Series 2500, 3250, 3500, and 6001 products including casement, projected, fixed, single hung, sliding windows and doors), Lift and Slide Sliding Glass Doors (Series LS 7000 and LS 6500), Curtain Walls (Series 8000 and 1100, plus Seismic variants), Window Walls (Series 3000, 6000, and 7500), Point Support Systems (glass-wall and canopy), and Railings (straight, sloped, and point support). These products are designed for commercial construction applications including transportation, healthcare, hospitality, educational, residential, and casino projects, with many products meeting FBC hurricane impact requirements and AAMA standards. NR Windows provides turnkey operations including design assistance, engineering, product development, fabrication, and installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Series 2500 Casement Window Architectural grade casement window with 2 1/2" frame construction, meeting FBC small and large missile impact protocols. Features equal leg frame with mitered joint construction and max design pressure of +/-78 psf, designed for commercial architectural applications.
• Series 2500 Projected Window Projected window with mitered joint construction and multiple mull options. Includes 4-bar hinges, cam lock, and max design pressure of +/-120 psf at 48x48 frame size.
• Series 2500 Fixed Window Fixed window option in the Series 2500 product line for architectural applications.
• Series 3250 Casement Window Thermally broken casement window with 3 1/4" frame, butt joint construction, and extruded screen frame. Meets AAMA-AW-C65 and FBC Impact and Non-Impact Protocols with glazing options from 1-3/16" IG Laminated.
• Series 3250 Project Out Window Project out window with Euro-Grove hardware and single acting multipoint locking mechanism. Features multiple configurations (X, X/X, O/X, X/O) and test sizes up to 60" x 48".
• Series 3250 Fixed Window Fixed window meeting AAMA-AW-F65 and FBC Impact and Non-Impact Protocols. Available in O, O/O and O/O/O configurations with test size up to 60" x 99".
• Series 3500 Single Hung Window Single hung window with sloped sill, ultra-lift spiral balances supporting up to 130 pounds, and 3 1/2" frame construction. Features butt joint construction and max AAMA test size of 66" x 99" AW rating.
• Series 3500 Fixed Window Fixed window with optional historical muntin and max small and large missile test size of 76" x 76".
• Series 3500 Horizontal Sliding Window Horizontal sliding window in the Series 3500 product line.
• Series 6001 Sliding Glass Door 6" frame sliding glass door with telescopic mechanically anchored joints, dual end adjustable stainless steel rollers, and max panel size of 48" x 120" with design pressures of +94/-100 psf. Meets FBC protocols for large and small missile impact.
• Series LS 7000 Lift and Sliding Glass Door High-performance lift and slide door with 7" frame, mitered joints with European corner key construction, and roller capacity up to 650 pounds per panel. Features thermally improved system and max test size of 24" x 144".
• Series LS 6500 Lift and Sliding Glass Door Lift and slide door with 6 1/2" frame, meets AAMA-AW-SD-65 and FBC Impact and Non-Impact Protocols. Available in multiple configurations including OXXXXO and max test size of 346" x 121" for small and large missile.
• Series 8000 Curtain Wall 8" nominal unitized curtainwall system with thermally improved design, 2-sided and 4-sided structurally glazed options. Single span max dp of +92/-143 psf for 43 1/2 x 147 1/4" panel, with shop glazing for quality control and thermal improvement.
• Series 1100 Curtain Wall 11" nominal unitized curtainwall system with 4" vertical and horizontal snap covers. Available in conventional, 2-sided, 4-sided structurally glazed, or unitized configurations with two-tone options.
• Seismic Curtain Walls Specially engineered curtain wall systems designed to accommodate seismic movement and building deflection requirements, with 2% and 3% seismic movement capability.
• Series 3000 Window Wall Floor to ceiling window wall system with multiple transom configurations and architectural shape options.
• Series 6000 Window Wall 6" frame window wall with max design pressure of +102/-107 psf on 48" x 126" single panel. Meets FBC large and small missile impact protocols with dry/wet glazed options.
• Series 7500 Window Wall 7 1/2" frame unitized curtainwall with up to 15/16" glass thickness, steel reinforcement at jambs, and tested up to 7'0" x 12'0" with multiple transoms.
• Point Support Glass-Wall System Glass wall system with stainless steel spider connections providing elegant metal and glass blend for vertical applications.
• Point Support Glass-Canopy System Point supported glass canopy system for overhead applications with stainless steel connections.
• Railing Straight Straight railing system with slim line profile for interior or exterior installations.
• Railing Sloped Sloped railing option for angled installations with slim line profile.
• Point Support Railing Point supported railing system using stainless steel spider connections for architectural applications.
• Design Assistance & Development Services Design assistance and development services integrated into project design teams from the conceptual phase, providing early design involvement to architects and general contractors for custom commercial glazing systems.
• Engineering Services Engineering services for commercial glazing projects utilizing BIM-compliant workflows with Revit 3D, Navisworks, and AutoCAD3D for design and structural analysis.
• Product Development Services Product development services for creating custom glazing system designs tailored to client specifications, including proprietary series such as the segmented mullion system and seismic curtain wall systems.
• Fabrication Services Precision fabrication of architectural glazing components using CNC fabrication equipment, with factory pre-glazing for quality control and thermal improvement of glazing systems.

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Turner Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Cleveland Clinic project (2014) and Miami Dade Culinary Arts project. NR Group provides custom glazing systems while Turner Construction manages overall project delivery.
• GenslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned architecture firm that designed Metropolis Phase I in Los Angeles. Metropolis I won 'Best residential tower in LA' featuring NR's custom pre-glazed curtain wall system.
• Ledcor Construction Company Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau, Bahamas) and Fort McMurray International Airport projects.
• Klai Juba WaldcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel project in Hollywood, FL - featuring the unique guitar-shaped design with custom segmented mullion system.
• Perkins+Will InccoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm for Florida International University Science building project featuring NR's pre-glazed curtainwall and window wall systems.
• WebcorcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for Metropolis Phase I and II projects in Los Angeles, CA featuring custom seismic curtain wall systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enclos Corp. National specialty glazing contractor designing, fabricating, and installing unitized curtain walls and custom architectural glass for marquee commercial projects — directly comparable to NR's turnkey curtainwall, window wall, and seismic system business.
• W&W Glass LLC: Commercial glazing and curtainwall contractor specializing in custom architectural glass systems, including unitized systems and point-supported glazing — closely aligned with NR's NR8000 curtainwall and point support product lines.
• Harmon (Apogee Enterprises): Large North American architectural glazing contractor delivering custom curtainwall and window wall systems for commercial, healthcare, airport, and high-rise projects — directly comparable in end markets and turnkey delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Division of CRH plc and one of the largest North American suppliers of architectural glass, aluminum framing systems, and curtain wall components — broader incumbent with catalog glazing systems that overlap with NR's Series 2500/3250/3500 windows and storefront offerings.
• Kawneer (Arconic): Established manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems including curtain walls, storefronts, windows, and entrances — broad incumbent offering standardized products that compete with NR's proprietary window, door, and curtainwall series.
• YKK AP America: Major commercial aluminum façade and window manufacturer with unitized curtainwall, storefront, and hurricane-impact-rated systems competing in the same Florida/coastal markets as NR.

Emerging players

• Tubelite Inc. Manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminum products including storefronts, curtain walls, and entrance systems — an emerging/niche player with overlapping product categories to NR's catalog.
• PRL Glass Systems: Specialty architectural glass manufacturer and supplier of curtain walls, storefronts, and impact-resistant systems serving commercial and hurricane-prone markets — comparable in product mix to NR's hurricane-rated offerings.

Others

• C.R. Laurence (CRL-U.S. Aluminum): Major supplier of architectural hardware, glazing components, railing systems, and aluminum framing — adjacent/thematically related ecosystem participant supplying components and systems that complement specialty glazing contractors like NR.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Large North American architectural glass manufacturer producing high-performance glazing units and hurricane-impact glass used in commercial façades — upstream material supplier whose products are integrated into curtainwall and window wall systems similar to NR's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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