What Architectural Grille does

Architectural Grille (legally Giumenta Corp.) is a third-generation, family-owned custom manufacturer of architectural grilles and decorative metalwork, founded in 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. The company produces linear bar grilles, perforated grilles, construction grilles, egg crate grilles (EC300), punch louvers, round grilles, curved grilles, wood grilles, and the Frank Lloyd Wright collection, with materials spanning aluminum (94% post-consumer recycled), brass, bronze, stainless steel, steel, copper, wood, glass, and stone. Manufacturing is centered on waterjet cutting, CNC laser cutting (FlyCut principle), and CNC punch technologies, supplemented by in-house custom machinery developed for lean production. The company also offers custom cabinet infill panels and an AG Visualizer digital tool for design experimentation and quoting.

The business operates through a quote-based model with 24-48 hour quote turnaround, 10-15 day lead times on custom metal products, and a 5-week lead time on wood grilles, with no minimum order quantities. Revenue streams include custom fabrication projects, stock/ready-to-ship products sold through an online shop, and a wholesale Drop Ship program for distributors. Go-to-market targets three primary personas — architects, interior designers, and general contractors — supported by AIA/CES Continuing Education courses, in-person factory tours, a 360-degree virtual showroom, a master quote service, and marketing collaborations with over 20 named design studios, Monogram Luxury Appliances, and House Beautiful (Whole Home 2022). End applications span residential, commercial, hospitality (hotels, cruise ships, theme parks), government buildings, and LEED-certified green building projects. The company operates from a single 80,000 sq ft Brooklyn facility powered by a 1,078-panel solar array, with over 50 employees and current openings for Estimator and SolidWorks Drafter roles.

Name

Architectural Grille

Legal name

Giumenta Corp.

Website

https://archgrille.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Architectural Grille is a third-generation, family-owned Brooklyn manufacturer of custom HVAC grilles, perforated grilles, and decorative metalwork, serving architects, interior designers, and contractors worldwide since 1945.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural HVAC Grilles and Custom Metalwork

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

Keywords

• Custom HVAC grilles
• Decorative metalwork
• Perforated grilles
• Linear bar grilles
• Metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Grille Products: Fully custom designs and applications for HVAC, decorative screening, artwork, and architectural applications. No minimum quantities required. Revenue generated from one-time custom fabrication projects.
2. Stock/Ready-to-Ship Products: Selection of in-stock grilles and vent covers including the best-selling Spackle In J-Frame AG10 Bar Grille, Frank Lloyd Wright collection, and other standard products available for immediate purchase.
3. Drop Ship Program: Wholesale distribution program for stock linear bar grilles, diffusers, and dryer vent covers. Attractive wholesale pricing with immediate drop-ship delivery for distributors.
4. Custom Cabinet Inlay Panels: Manufactured-to-spec cabinet infill panels utilizing signature patterns or custom designs. Newer product line for kitchen cabinets to dresser drawers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Architectural Grille manufactures custom HVAC grilles, perforated grilles, egg crate grilles, and decorative metalwork for architectural and interior design applications. Products include linear bar grilles, curved grilles, round grilles, wood grilles, and punch louvers, fabricated using waterjet, laser, and CNC punch technologies across materials including aluminum, brass, bronze, stainless steel, copper, and wood. The company also offers a drop-ship wholesale program for stock items and a curated Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired series.

Product overview

Architectural Grille is a custom HVAC grille and decorative metalwork manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of grille products including Linear Bar Grilles, Perforated Grilles, Construction Grilles, Curved Grilles, Egg Crate Grilles (EC300), Punch Louvers, Round Grilles, and Wood Grilles, plus the curated Frank Lloyd Wright Series. The company provides both custom fabrication with no minimum quantities and a Drop Ship Stock Program for ready-to-ship standard items. Supporting tools include the AG Visualizer for design experimentation and resources like Grille Performance Calculator, CAD files, and mounting documentation. Products serve residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, industrial, medical, and education markets worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Bar Grilles Custom linear bar grilles available in styles AG10, AG20, AG30, AG40, AG50, and AG60 with various deflection angles for HVAC applications in residential and commercial spaces.
• Perforated Grilles Custom perforated grilles available in various patterns for decorative screening, HVAC ventilation, and architectural applications.
• Construction Grilles Grilles designed for construction applications, suitable for commercial and residential building projects.
• Frank Lloyd Wright Series A curated collection of grille designs inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural aesthetic, available as ready-to-ship products.
• Curved Grilles Perforated and linear bar grilles curved for convex, concave, and flat face curved applications for walls, ceilings, countertops, and floors.
• Egg Crate Grilles (EC300) Specialized egg crate grilles consisting of machine-cut linear bars bonded to form a horizontal and vertical grid structure with uniform square openings for optimal airflow.
• Punch Louvers Custom made punch louvers with multiple fixed blades designed to engineering specifications for optimizing air direction and flow in commercial spaces.
• Round Grilles Custom round perforated and linear bar grilles to accommodate unique spaces and complement residential or commercial interiors.
• Wood Grilles Custom wood grilles available in cherry, oak, maple, teak, ash and poplar, suitable for staining, lacquering or painting, with a standard 5-week lead time.
• Drop Ship Stock Products Ready-to-ship stock items including AG10 B Frame Bar Grille, AG20 B Frame Bar Grille, Square Diffusers, and Dryer Vent Covers made from aluminum, available to wholesale distributors with immediate drop-ship delivery.
• Cabinet Infill Panels Manufactured-to-spec metal cabinet infill panels utilizing signature patterns or custom designs, for kitchen cabinets to dresser drawers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 258 metric tons CO2 reduction annually through solar energy adoption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• House BeautifulcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 September 2022Partnership for House Beautiful Whole Home 2022 project in Atlanta, GA. Custom HVAC grilles and metal fabrications featured throughout the 11,000+ square foot historic Tudor renovation. Architectural Grille products showcased across multiple designed spaces with media coverage and brand visibility through House Beautiful's platform.
• Ladisic Fine HomescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2022Builder partner for House Beautiful Whole Home 2022 project. Premier Atlanta builder constructing 11,000+ square foot family home in Chastain Park area. Collaboration for integrating Architectural Grille products throughout the renovation project.
• Monogram Luxury AppliancesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Monogram Creative Director Richard Anuszkiewicz on custom metal grille designs and finishes for luxury appliance integration. Featured in design story showcasing bespoke perforated grilles and metal details.
• Drop Ship Program DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor partnerships for stock linear bar grilles, diffusers, and dryer vent covers. Attractive wholesale pricing with drop-ship delivery. Expanding product distribution through established dealer networks.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAIA/CES Registered Provider enabling delivery of continuing education courses. Course modules registered for Health, Safety, Welfare learning Units (HSW LU) for architects. Establishes credibility and relationship building with architect community.
• U.S. Green Building CouncilminorOthersMembership supporting sustainability initiatives. Enables promotion of LEED-certified products and sustainable manufacturing practices. Helps clients achieve LEED credits using recycled aluminum products.
• AEC DailyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline CE course partner for 'The Art of Airflow: Custom ventilation grilles' course. Reports Learning Units on behalf of course participants for AIA member continuing education compliance.
• GrothouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on AG x Raith x Grothouse 2026 project. Partnership at intersection of art, craft, and material innovation featuring custom island design with Richard Anuszkiewicz of Raith Design and Paul Grothouse.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Titus HVAC: Major HVAC air distribution equipment manufacturer producing grilles, diffusers, and terminal units. Competes with Architectural Grille in commercial and architectural-grade HVAC ventilation products but serves larger projects with standardized product lines rather than custom fabrication.
• Hart & Cooley: Long-established manufacturer of HVAC grilles, registers, and diffusers. Comparable as a direct competitor in the HVAC grille category, though Hart & Cooley operates at substantially larger scale with a broader, more standardized catalog rather than custom one-off fabrication.

Direct peers

• Kool Aire: Manufacturer of grilles and registers for HVAC applications. Comparable product category focused on architectural and residential grille solutions.
• Reggio Register Co. Specialty manufacturer of decorative cast iron and metal grilles and registers. Comparable as a niche decorative grille producer targeting architects, designers, and high-end residential customers — Architectural Grille's premium-custom positioning.
• B&W Metal Works: Custom architectural metal fabrication shop producing decorative panels, grilles, and screens. Comparable custom-fabrication business model targeting architects and designers with bespoke metalwork.
• TruAire: Manufacturer of registers, grilles, and diffusers for residential and light commercial HVAC applications. Closely comparable product category (HVAC grilles and registers) with overlapping customer base among contractors and homeowners.
• Shoemaker Manufacturing: Custom manufacturer of linear bar grilles, perforated grilles, and architectural metal products. Closely comparable business model: custom fabrication for architects and designers with no-minimum orders and similar product mix.
• Metal Industries: Manufacturer of grilles, registers, diffusers, and architectural metal products for HVAC and decorative applications. Comparable product portfolio with both standard and custom grille offerings for residential and commercial markets.
• EZ-FLO: Supplier of HVAC grilles, registers, and venting products with broad distribution through retail and wholesale channels. Comparable product category with overlapping distribution through drop-ship and wholesale programs.

Emerging players

• Grothouse: Custom wood surfaces and millwork manufacturer partnering with Architectural Grille on the AG x Raith x Grothouse 2026 collaboration. Comparable in the premium-custom woodworking/metalwork intersection serving architects and designers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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