What Burns Manufacturing does

Burns Manufacturing, Inc. (doing business as Burns Mfg, Inc.) is a third-generation, family-owned architectural door hardware manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered at 2001 Lowell Avenue, Erie, Pennsylvania. The company designs and produces commercial and residential door hardware in brass, aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, and wood, organized primarily around the VP Series of vertical pulls (4000 through 8000 series, plus the VP9000 locking series), supported by heavy-duty floor stops, pocket door pulls, and compatible strike accessories. Manufacturing capabilities include chrome plating, anodizing, powder coating (with any specified RAL color), and multiple mounting configurations made to order, with current lead times of 2-4 weeks depending on configuration and order size.

The business model is direct-to-customer: customers browse a product catalog on burnsmfg.com and order by phone or email to a quote-based pricing system, with a new NET sheet and price list taking effect February 1, 2025. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website. The customer base consists of architects, contractors, and builders specifying door hardware for commercial and residential projects in the United States; specific end-customer logos are not disclosed. The company offers no e-commerce checkout, no public API, no social media presence, and operates from a single Erie, PA facility with an annual plant shutdown in late June/early July.

Revenue, headcount specifics, financials, management team, ownership beyond third-generation family status, and any institutional investment are not disclosed. Certifications include ANSI compliance on selected commercial-grade products (e.g., 524T floor stop). No patents, awards, partnerships, acquisitions, or funding events are recorded. The competitive positioning rests on 60 years of craftsmanship, ANSI-certified commercial products, made-to-order finishing and customization, and a personal phone-based sales relationship.

Name

Burns Manufacturing

Legal name

Burns Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://burnsmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burns Manufacturing is a third-generation, family-owned architectural door hardware manufacturer in Erie, Pennsylvania, designing and producing custom-finished vertical pulls, floor stops, pocket door hardware, and strikes for architects, contractors, and builders across the United States since 1965.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Door Hardware

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Architectural door hardware
• Vertical door pulls
• Heavy duty floor stops
• Pocket door hardware
• Custom powder coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Door Hardware Sales: One-time purchase model for door hardware products including pulls, floor stops, kick plates, and strike options. Products are sold directly to customers in the architectural door trim industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Burns Manufacturing designs, fabricates, and finishes architectural door hardware, with a core focus on VP Series vertical pulls (4000–8000 series plus the VP9000 locking line), pocket door pulls (617, 618), and a heavy-duty floor stop family (524T, 527, 528, 529, 535). Products are produced in brass, aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, and selected wood species, finished via chrome plating, anodizing, or powder coating (any RAL color), and sold directly to architects, contractors, and builders across the United States under a NET sheet and price list effective 2/1/2025.

Product overview

Burns Manufacturing is a family-owned architectural door trim hardware manufacturer serving the industry since 1965. The product portfolio centers on VP Series Vertical Pulls organized into five series (4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000) offering different profiles (round, flat oval, rectangular, square) and mounting configurations. The VP9000 Series provides locking pull options for secure applications. Supporting products include pocket door pulls (617, 618), heavy duty floor stops (527, 528, 529, 535, 524T), and strike accessories (901-905, 545). The company offers custom powder coating services with any RAL color. Products are manufactured in brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and various wood species with multiple finish options including US26D, flat black powder coat, and specialty finishes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VP 4000 Series Round-profile vertical pulls with various end styles (radius bends, square ends, round ends) and mounting options, available in multiple diameters and projections for commercial and residential door applications.
• VP 5000 Series Vertical pulls with collar design featuring straight and offset post mount options with square or round ends; includes collar-style mounting for enhanced aesthetics.
• VP 6000 Series Wood-center vertical pulls with metal posts designed for wood-to-metal mounting applications. Available in straight and offset post mounts with square and round ends; wood dowel construction offered in Red Oak, White Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry, Walnut, and other species.
• VP 7000 Series Flat oval and elliptical oval profile vertical pulls with various post mount styles including round, flat oval, and oversized posts for architectural door applications.
• VP 8000 Series Rectangular and square bar vertical pulls with top/bottom radius bends or square ends; features multiple profile options including narrow profile and ladder pulls.
• VP9000 Series Locking Pulls Locking vertical pulls designed for secure door applications; includes strike options for various door configurations.
• 617 Non-Locking Pocket Door Pull Set Non-locking pocket door pull set for 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thick doors; brass/aluminum construction with mortise installation; available in many popular finishes.
• 618 Locking Pocket Door Latch Locking pocket door latch for securing pocket doors in the closed position.
• 524T Tall Modern Floor Stop Modern tall floor stop with 2-1/2" height and 1-1/4" diameter; brass construction with no exposed fasteners; available in US26D/626 Satin Chrome Plated and Flat Black Powder Coat; ANSI-certified (L02131) for commercial building standards.
• 527 Heavy Duty Floor Stop Commercial-grade heavy duty floor stop with 2-1/8" projection for high-traffic conditions; cast brass or bronze construction with black bumper.
• 528 Heavy Duty Floor Stop Heavy duty floor stop with extended 2-7/8" projection for additional door clearance requirements.
• 529 Heavy Duty Floor Stop w/Hook Heavy duty floor stop with integrated hook function serving as a hold-open device; manual engagement and disengagement required.
• 535 Heavy Duty Floor Stop Heavy duty floor stop with 2-1/2" diameter base and 3-1/8" height; designed for commercial applications with multiple mounting hardware options.
• 901-905 Top Strikes for 9000 Series Top strike options for VP9000 Series locking pulls; various profiles including 1-1/2" x 3", 2-1/4" x 3", and circular options for different door frame configurations.
• 545 Dust Proof Strike Dust proof strike with removable face plate for carpet or threshold applications; compatible with all Burns manual and automatic flush bolts.
• Powder Coat Colors Custom powder coating service offering a variety of powder coat colors available on the full line of pulls and plates; any RAL number can be supplied; pricing by contact.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion plc: Allegion is a large publicly traded security and door hardware company whose brands (Ives, Von Duprin, LCN, Schlage) compete across architectural and commercial openings. As a broad incumbent, Allegion offers full-door-solution packages that can displace Burns in single-source procurement scenarios.
• Assa Abloy: Assa Abloy is the world's largest lock and door hardware conglomerate, owning Rockwood, McKinney, and other architectural brands. It competes with Burns across commercial architectural specifications through scale advantages and bundled solutions.
• dormakaba: dormakaba is a global access solutions provider offering door hardware, locks, and access control as part of a broad portfolio. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Burns in commercial pull and trim specifications while also offering integrated access systems well beyond Burns' scope.

Emerging players

• ABH Manufacturing: ABH Manufacturing produces architectural door hardware including pulls, push plates, and specialty trim products for commercial applications. As a smaller specialty maker similar in scale and customization approach, it is an emerging comparable in the same niche.

Direct peers

• Ives (Allegion): Ives, an Allegion brand, produces architectural door trim including pulls, push plates, and protection plates for commercial and institutional openings. Ives overlaps Burns' core VP Series pulls and trim plate categories and competes for the same architectural specifications.
• Don-Jo Manufacturing: Don-Jo Mfg produces door hardware accessories including push and pull plates, kick plates, and trim for commercial door openings. It directly competes with Burns across plate and pull categories with a similar made-to-order, finish-flexible model.
• Hager Companies: Hager Companies manufactures architectural door hardware including pulls, push plates, and trim products for commercial construction. It serves the same architects and contractors and overlaps Burns' product categories.
• Cal-Royal Products: Cal-Royal manufactures a broad line of door hardware including pulls, push plates, kick plates, and floor stops targeting commercial and multi-family construction. It competes with Burns on price-sensitive commercial specifications and offers comparable customization.
• Trimco (TBP Investments): Trimco manufactures architectural door hardware including pulls, push bars, kick plates, and floor stops with extensive finish and customization options. It is a long-standing US specialty competitor closely comparable to Burns in product scope and customer base.
• Rockwood (Assa Abloy): Rockwood is the architectural door trim and hardware brand under Assa Abloy, manufacturing pulls, push plates, kick plates, and floor stops for commercial buildings. It is the most direct large-scale competitor to Burns in the US architectural door trim category.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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