What Weiland does

Weiland, Inc. is a privately held, Nebraska-based manufacturer of industrial fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) and stainless steel doors and windows, founded in 1984 by Leon Weiland and operating from its Norfolk, Nebraska headquarters and production facility. The company serves hygienic, washdown, and thermally demanding environments — primarily food processing, USDA meat/poultry/egg, dairy, ready-to-eat, cold storage, pharmaceutical, and pet nutrition facilities — and lists a Fortune 500-heavy customer roster spanning PepsiCo, Tyson, Nestle, JBS, Kraft Heinz, Smithfield, Cargill, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and Merck, among dozens of others.

Weiland's product portfolio is built around three proprietary process technologies: CleanCor™ (closed-cell polyurethane foam injected into door panels to create a void-free, bacteria-resistant core), FiberShell™ (a single-step closed-mold fiberglass process that produces a seamless exterior on all six sides of the door), and WeldWrap™ (a fully welded stainless steel panel construction). Its commercial range includes molded FRP and stainless steel personnel doors, infitting swing and sliding cold storage doors (stainless, FRP, and aluminum clad), thermally broken stainless steel windows, double-acting traffic doors, and two hardware series (PRO and CS). A dedicated cleanroom and life sciences sub-brand, VATALAB, extends the same manufacturing base into pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, aerospace, and nutraceutical applications requiring USP 797/800-compliant designs.

The business model is project-based direct sales with custom quote-based pricing: Weiland targets architects and specifiers via AIA-credited Lunch & Learn sessions, employs four Regional Project Managers (Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast) plus a National Accounts team, ships complete pre-hung door systems with hardware installed, and supports a stocked replacement-parts channel. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales (doors, windows, hardware, parts) rather than subscriptions or licensing. The company remains family-owned with no disclosed external investment, no layoffs in 40+ years, and a stated headcount in the 11–50 range.

Name

Weiland

Legal name

Weiland, Inc.

Website

https://weilanddoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weiland, Inc. is a family-owned Nebraska manufacturer of proprietary fiberglass and stainless steel industrial doors and windows for food processing, dairy, cold storage, pharmaceutical, and cleanroom facilities across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Doors and Windows

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Industrial FRP doors
• Stainless steel doors
• Cold storage doors
• Food processing doors
• Cleanroom windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Door Sales: Sale of FRP and stainless steel personnel doors, cold storage doors (infitting swing and sliding styles), and windows to food processing, pharmaceutical, and cold storage facilities. Products are sold as complete pre-hung systems with hardware installed.
2. Industrial Hardware: Sale of replacement and supplemental industrial door hardware including hinges, latches, exit devices, door closers, sweeps, thresholds, and refrigeration hardware. PRO Series stainless hardware and CS Series commercial hardware available.
3. Replacement Parts: Direct sale of replacement parts for Weiland doors including hinges, latches, gaskets, and components. Parts are stocked for quick delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weiland manufactures fiberglass (FRP) and stainless steel personnel doors, cold storage doors (infitting swing and sliding styles), and thermally broken stainless steel windows for food processing, pharmaceutical, cold storage, and cleanroom facilities. Products use proprietary CleanCor, FiberShell, and WeldWrap technologies to produce void-free, seamless, hygienic door constructions sold as complete pre-hung systems with hardware installed.

Product overview

Weiland manufactures industrial doors and windows for demanding hygienic environments, primarily serving food processing, cold storage, pharmaceutical, and cleanroom industries. The product portfolio centers on three core door types: (1) Personnel Doors available in Molded FRP and Industrial Stainless Steel variants with proprietary CleanCor void-free foam core and FiberShell or WeldWrap seamless technologies; (2) Cold Storage Doors available as infitting swing doors in stainless steel, FRP, or white metal cladding, plus cold storage style sliding doors in horizontal (stainless or aluminum clad) and vertical configurations; (3) Thermally-Broken Stainless Steel Windows with welded construction and multiple glazing options. Supporting products include the Contendoor double-acting traffic door and two hardware series (PRO Series for wash-down environments, CS Series for standard applications). A cleanroom-focused sub-brand, VATALAB, serves pharmaceutical and life sciences customers. All products emphasize void-free construction, corrosion resistance, and hygienic design with pre-hung factory-installation of hardware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VATALAB: A dedicated division of Weiland specializing in cleanrooms and controlled-environment applications including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science, aerospace manufacturing, semiconductor, and nutraceutical production facilities.

Products and services

• Molded FRP Personnel Door
• Industrial Stainless Steel Personnel Door 16 and 18 gauge stainless steel personnel door with WeldWrap fully welded seamless design and CleanCor void-free injected foam core, designed for food processing, pharmaceutical, and other stringent hygienic industries.
• Contendoor Double Acting Traffic Door High-durability double acting traffic door with 3/16 inch ABS plastic skins, proprietary fiberglass pultrusion internal reinforcement, and heavy-duty cast 304 stainless steel V-Cam hinge assemblies for high-traffic industrial environments.
• Swinging Cold Storage Stainless Steel Door Swinging cold storage door with 16 gauge stainless steel face casings featuring WeldWrap technology, CleanCor injected foam core, and milter/splice-free EPDM gaskets for coolers and freezers in USDA-inspected facilities.
• Swinging Cold Storage FRP Door Resin transfer molded fiberglass cold storage door with FiberShell technology providing seamless exterior on all sides, void-free CleanCor foam core, and miter/splice-free EPDM gaskets for cooler and freezer applications.
• Walk-In Cold Storage White Metal Door White metal clad infitting swing cold storage door with warp-resistant expanded polyvinyl chloride internal structure, CleanCor void-free injected foam, and 26 gauge stucco embossed white-painted galvanized metal exterior.
• Stainless Steel Clad Horizontal Sliding Door Sanitary horizontal sliding door with ultra-clean tube rail system, void-free panel construction with CleanCor technology, heavy-duty extruded aluminum collar, and stainless steel sheeting for food processing facilities.
• Aluminum Clad Horizontal Sliding Door Corrosion-resistant aluminum-clad horizontal sliding door with aluminum funnel track system for smooth operation and efficient moisture ejection, void-free polyurethane foam core, and extruded aluminum inner frame.
• Aluminum Clad Vertical Sliding Door Vertical sliding door with SlideGuide self-lubricating guide block technology on adjustable aluminum track, designed for tight spaces and loading dock environments with cooler and freezer design options.
• Thermally-Broken Stainless Steel Window Fixed stainless steel window with fully welded construction, 45-degree sloped frame to prevent pooling, thermally broken design for energy efficiency, and pre-sealed glazing available in polycarbonate, tempered glass, insulated glass, and heated glass options.
• PRO Series Industrial Door Hardware Commercial-grade hardware program featuring mostly stainless steel components including mortise latchesets, cylindrical locks, exit devices, door closers, sweeps, auto door bottoms, and refrigeration hardware for heavy wash-down environments.
• CS Series Industrial Door Hardware Commercial-grade hardware for distribution warehouses and cold storage facilities offering quality at competitive prices, with stock availability for faster lead times.
• VATALAB Cleanroom Doors and Windows Dedicated cleanroom and life sciences line of doors and windows for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, compounding pharmacy (USP 797/800), semiconductor, aerospace, and nutraceutical applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Industry-leading on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers52 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VATALABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024VATALAB is a dedicated cleanroom and life sciences division of Weiland, serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science laboratories, compounding facilities, aerospace, semiconductor, and nutraceutical industries. Built on the same commitment to innovation and quality as Weiland Doors, VATALAB benefits from sourcing base products from the Weiland factory while engineering specialized cleanroom solutions. The division maintains symbiotic engineering relationships with the Weiland factory to continuously improve products as hygienic standards evolve.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jamison Door Company: Manufactures industrial insulated and cold storage doors for food processing, distribution and pharmaceutical facilities. Closest U.S. peer to Weiland in cold storage and personnel door categories with overlapping hygienic/washdown design priorities.
• Chase Industries (Chase Doors): Producer of high-speed, impact and cold storage doors widely used in food processing and refrigerated warehouses. Directly competes with Weiland's cold storage door line and serves the same enterprise specifier community.
• Eliason Corporation: Specializes in commercial and industrial FRP and impact traffic doors for restaurants, food processing and cold storage. Direct competitor in FRP personnel doors with comparable hygienic/corrosive-environment positioning.
• Thermo-Tek Industries: Walk-in cooler and freezer door manufacturer serving food service, foodservice distributors and cold storage operators. Overlaps with Weiland's infitting-swing and cold storage product lines for similar end users.
• Rytec (ASSA ABLOY subsidiary): U.S. high-speed and high-performance industrial door maker owned by ASSA ABLOY. Competes directly with Weiland's high-traffic industrial doors in food processing and distribution environments.

Broad incumbents

• Activar Construction Products Group: Holds multiple specialty door brands (e.g. NGP, K.N. Crowder) serving commercial and industrial construction. Broad incumbent with an overlapping hygienic and commercial door portfolio that targets similar specifier channels.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global access solutions conglomerate whose Rytec and Albany subsidiaries produce high-performance industrial and high-speed doors. Larger, broader competitor with deeper R&D and global distribution that could encroach on hygienic/cold storage niches.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Long-standing U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial doors including insulated and cold storage models, with a national dealer/installer network that competes for similar contractor relationships.
• dormakaba: Global access and entrance solutions provider with industrial door and high-performance door offerings serving similar specification channels (architects, contractors, facility owners).
• Hörmann: European-headquartered manufacturer of industrial, commercial and cold storage doors. Competes in overlapping categories at scale with broader geographic reach and a wider door portfolio than Weiland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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