What Coral Industries, Inc. does

Coral Industries, Inc. is an Alabama-based, privately held manufacturer of bath and shower enclosures founded in 1976 and headquartered in Tuscaloosa. The company operates three divisions from its 210,000 square-foot main plant — Shower Enclosures (the core product, with sixteen named series spanning framed, semi-frameless, and heavy glass frameless swing and bypass configurations, including the 7000, Classic, Prestige, Style, FreeStyle, Hyaline, Summit, Gallant, Premiere Pivot, Freedom Pivot, 6000, Quest, Elite, Hydroslide, Crescent, Serenity, and Cambridge lines), a Glass Division formed in 1989 that performs in-house custom tempered glass fabrication (CNC cutting, straight line and shape edging, beveling, sandblasting, insulating, and tempering), and an Architectural Division formed in 2006 that produces aluminum entrances, storefronts, window walls, curtain walls, and sunshades for commercial construction and was expanded into a dedicated $5.2 million Northport, Alabama facility in 2015.

Underlying technology centers on the proprietary Kwikstal construction method, which allows doors from multiple shower enclosure series to be combined with a broad range of frame packages for high configurability. The company also offers CleanShield, a permanent ultra-thin glass surface treatment powered by EnduroShield that it markets as reducing cleaning effort by up to 50% and resisting hard water etching, lime scaling, and soap scum. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer sales through coralind.com and toll-free phone ordering with an in-house trucking subsidiary, Central Alabama Transport, that runs weekly or multi-weekly delivery routes.

Coral serves a hybrid customer base: residential homeowners purchasing complete shower enclosure systems for bathroom renovation, alongside commercial construction buyers sourcing architectural aluminum and glass systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with separate phone lines dedicated to shower doors, architectural products, and decorative glass. The company employs over 400 workers, up from fewer than 10 at founding, and self-identifies as the largest independent manufacturer of quality bath enclosures in a US market of nearly 150 national and regional competitors. Revenue and ownership details are not publicly disclosed, and the company has no documented funding events, acquisitions, or public listing.

Name

Coral Industries, Inc.

Legal name

Coral Industries, Inc.

Website

https://coralind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Coral Industries, Inc. is a privately held Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based manufacturer of shower enclosures, architectural aluminum and glass systems, and custom tempered glass products, serving both residential homeowners and commercial construction customers across the United States since 1976.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tuscaloosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Shower Enclosure Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling shower enclosures ranging from traditional framed units to heavy glass frameless units. Products are sold as complete systems including doors, panels, hardware, and accessories.
2. Architectural Products: Revenue from architectural aluminum entrances, storefronts, window wall, and curtain wall systems for the commercial construction industry. Includes aluminum and all-glass systems, entrance doors, sunshades.
3. Glass Products and Treatments: Custom sized tempered glass production and CleanShield protective coating treatment for glass surfaces. Includes standard glass options (Clear, Niagra, P5, Aquaview) and specialty glass (Ultra Clear, Grey, Bronze, Satin Etch, Glue Chip).
4. Central Alabama Transport (Trucking Division): In-house trucking division providing dependable delivery service to customers on weekly or multi-weekly routes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Coral Industries manufactures bath and shower enclosures (framed, semi-frameless, and heavy glass frameless), architectural aluminum products (storefronts, curtain walls, window walls, entrances, sunshades), and custom glass products including tempered glass and CleanShield protective coatings. All production is conducted in-house at a 210,000 sq ft Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility using the proprietary Kwikstal construction method, with delivery supported by the in-house Central Alabama Transport trucking division.

Product overview

Coral Industries is a manufacturer of shower enclosures, architectural products, and glass treatments. The company operates three main divisions: Shower Enclosures (the core product line featuring multiple series of swing door and bypass door enclosures), Architectural Products (aluminum entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, and window walls for commercial construction), and Glass Products (CleanShield coating, custom tempered glass, and specialty glass). All products are manufactured in-house at their 210,000 square foot facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, using their proprietary Kwikstal construction method. The company employs over 400 workers and is the largest independent manufacturer of bath enclosures in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Central Alabama Transport: In-house trucking division providing dependable delivery service to customers on weekly or multi-weekly routes.
• CleanShield Glass Treatment

Products and services

• Shower Enclosures Coral's comprehensive line of shower enclosures ranging from traditional framed and frameless units to heavy glass frameless units, available in swing door and bypass configurations, sold to residential homeowners for bathroom renovation and upgrades.
• 7000 Series Framed swing shower door enclosures offering the widest range of choices with options including enclosure types, standard sizes, metal finishes, glass types, and pull handles.
• Classic Series Heavy weight framing with smoothly contoured profiles for an elegant appearance suitable for high-end residential applications.
• Prestige Series Euro-style rounded pull handles that mount through-the-glass with heavy weight framing and smoothly contoured profiles.
• Style Series Semi-frameless swing shower doors featuring 1/4 inch frameless glass with a full-length continuous concealed hinge.
• FreeStyle Series Semi-frameless swing shower doors featuring 1/4 inch frameless glass with rounded pull handles mounted through-the-glass.
• Hyaline Series Semi-frameless swing shower doors featuring 1/4 inch frameless glass with solid aluminum patch hinges for a contemporary European look.
• Summit Swing Series Frameless heavy glass swing shower enclosures designed with door hinges off a wall, maximizing the view of tile or marble.
• Gallant Swing Series Heavy glass frameless shower enclosures with door positioned between fixed panels and hinged from an adjacent panel.
• Premiere Pivot Series Heavy glass frameless shower enclosures with top and bottom mounted hinges for secure wall-mount or header installation.
• Freedom Pivot Series Heavy glass frameless shower enclosures designed with top and bottom mounted pivot hinges allowing versatile mounting options.
• 6000 Series Bypass shower door enclosures offering the widest range of choices with options for enclosure types, sizes, metal finishes, glass types, and towel bars.
• Quest Series Semi-frameless bypass enclosures featuring 3/8 inch frameless glass with heavy weight framing for high-end applications.
• Elite Series Frameless heavy glass bypass doors with panels that roll along a header track for smooth, effortless operation.
• Hydroslide Series Bypass shower doors featuring the latest European all-glass look with self-supporting header and concealed rollers.
• Crescent Series Luxurious sliding shower door system with circular shaped header and round rollers providing a soft modern decor.
• Serenity Series Frameless heavy glass bypass enclosure with minimal hardware providing an almost floating appearance.
• Cambridge Series Frameless heavy glass bypass enclosure with double header and dual operating bypass panels.
• Architectural Products Full line of architectural aluminum entrances, storefronts, window wall, and curtain wall systems for the commercial construction industry, including aluminum and all-glass systems, entrance doors, and sunshades.
• Glass Treatments & Products Custom sized tempered glass production and CleanShield protective coating treatment (powered by EnduroShield) for glass surfaces. Includes standard glass options (Clear, Niagra, P5, Aquaview) and specialty glass (Ultra Clear, Grey, Bronze, Satin Etch, Glue Chip).

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% easier cleaning with CleanShield glass treatment

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Kohler Co. Multinational kitchen and bath giant whose Sterling brand competes directly in shower enclosures and whose broader portfolio overlaps with Coral's bathroom fixture positioning. Provides incumbent competitive context.
• Masco Corporation: Fortune 500 building products parent of Delta Faucet, Behr, and several bath-related brands. Represents the large strategic incumbent peer set against which mid-size independents compete.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: CRH-owned architectural glass and aluminum systems manufacturer serving commercial facades, storefronts, and curtain walls. Directly overlaps with Coral's Architectural Division and is implicated by the shared careers infrastructure.
• Kawneer Company: Major manufacturer of architectural aluminum entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, and window wall systems. Closest broad incumbent comparable to Coral's Architectural Division.

Emerging players

• Tubelite Inc. Manufacturer of architectural aluminum storefront, entrance, curtain wall, and window wall systems. Comparable product set to Coral's Architectural Division at a similar mid-market scale.

Direct peers

• Basco Shower Enclosures: US manufacturer of framed and frameless shower enclosures sold through dealers and direct channels. Closest direct comparable in product mix, customer base (residential renovation), and Made-in-USA positioning.
• DreamLine Shower Doors: Direct-to-consumer shower door and enclosure brand with broad catalog of framed, semi-frameless, and frameless enclosures. Highly comparable in product line breadth and residential D2C go-to-market.
• Aston Global: Manufacturer and distributor of shower doors, enclosures, and bathroom vanities with strong D2C and dealer channels. Directly comparable in shower enclosure product category and channel mix.
• Coastal Shower Doors: US manufacturer of custom and stock frameless shower enclosures, often positioned at the premium heavy-glass end of the market. Comparable product depth and customization model.
• Vigo Industries: Designer and manufacturer of shower doors, farmhouse sinks, and bathroom fixtures with a strong digital/commerce-led brand. Comparable in shower enclosure product with more advanced direct-to-consumer DNA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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