What Action Industries does

Action Industries is a privately-held US manufacturer and supplier focused exclusively on the garage door industry, operating through its Action OEM manufacturing and custom solutions division, the Action Direct direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront, and the broader Action Industries dealer platform. Headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Evansville, Indiana, the company produces a comprehensive portfolio of garage door components—including weather seals (PVC, EPDM rubber, polypropylene), commercial and residential window systems, aluminum profile extrusions, decorative hardware, and specialty products (DuraSeal, RodentBloCK, Tri-Fin Polar Seal, Excalibur and StormShield thresholds)—supported by in-house capabilities in custom plastic and EPDM extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, hot plate welding, and CAD-based rapid prototyping with 3D printing.

The company serves over 4,000 customers across three primary segments—OEM manufacturers requiring custom-engineered parts and design support, dealers and installers purchasing in-stock components for installation and resale, and end consumers/facility managers buying direct via the Action Direct storefront—through a multi-channel model that combines direct enterprise sales to manufacturers, a dealer platform, a DTC e-commerce site, and a seven-facility US distribution network enabling same-day fulfillment. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales priced by the foot, reel, or kit, alongside custom manufacturing services for tailored extrusion and thermoformed parts; proprietary advantages include exclusive rights in the garage door market for Andersen Manufacturing's Fibrex material, a patent-pending universal-sealed-rib commercial window frame system, and a recently expanded footprint incorporating the acquired A-tech regional distribution business.

Name

Action Industries

Legal name

Action Industries

Website

https://oem.action-ind.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Action Industries is a US manufacturer and supplier focused exclusively on the garage door industry, producing weather seals, window systems, extrusions, and custom plastic and EPDM components for OEMs, dealers, installers, and consumers across seven US facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garage Door Components Manufacturing

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Door Weather Seal, Bottom Seal & Threshold Replacement (HSAGAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Body Panels, Doors, Hoods & Closures Manufacturing (IMACAGAH)

Keywords

• Garage door components
• Weather seals
• Custom plastic extrusion
• Garage door hardware
• Window systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Garage Door Component Sales: Sale of in-stock and custom-manufactured garage door components including weather seals, window systems, decorative hardware, and aluminum profile extrusions to manufacturers, dealers, and installers.
2. Custom Manufacturing Solutions: Design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services for custom garage door products, including custom extrusions, thermoformed window inserts, and injection molded parts tailored to specific customer needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Action Industries, through its Action OEM division, manufactures and supplies garage door components including weather seals, window systems, decorative hardware, and aluminum profile extrusions exclusively for the garage door industry. The company operates an integrated manufacturing platform using custom plastic and EPDM extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, and hot plate welding, complemented by in-house design, engineering, and rapid prototyping services for custom solutions.

Product overview

Action OEM (Action Industries) is a full-service manufacturer and supplier focused exclusively on the garage door market. The company operates a platform of physical products organized around garage door components, including weather seals (standard, large, and slim-line variants), commercial and residential window systems, custom plastic products manufactured via extrusion/thermoforming/injection molding, aluminum profile extrusions, decorative products, and hardware. The portfolio also includes specialized offerings like DuraSeal jamb seals, loading dock seals, rolling steel door seals, the RodentBloCK pest-resistant line featuring Xcluder technology, Tri-Fin Polar Seals for extreme climates, and thresholds including the Excalibur aluminum and StormShield PVC lines. The company provides design, engineering, and rapid prototyping services to support custom solutions. The broader Action Industries family includes subsidiary brands Flex Brush (brush technology expertise) and A-tech (acquired regional operations). Products are manufactured in the USA at the Evansville, Indiana facility and distributed through a network of seven locations across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flex Brush: Brush technology products combining plastics and extrusion expertise for innovative brush solutions in the garage door industry.
• Action Direct

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day fulfillment to over 4,000 customers across 7 US facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andersen ManufacturingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAction OEM holds exclusive rights in the garage door market for the utilization of Fibrex material, a blend of 40% wood fiber and 60% thermoplastic polymer partially reclaimed from Andersen's processes. Fibrex blocks thermal transfer 700x better than aluminum and is used for Carriage Door overlay products.
• A-techminorOthersA-tech was acquired by Action Industries and operates as part of the Action family, powering the Northeast (Palmer, PA) and Central (Maryland Heights, MO) distribution facilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• M-D Building Products: Manufactures weatherstripping, thresholds, and door/garage door sealing products for the building products channel. Directly comparable to Action Industries' weather seal and threshold portfolio serving dealers and OEMs through distribution.
• National Guard Products: Manufactures weather seals, thresholds, and door accessories for commercial and industrial door applications. Comparable to Action Industries in the weather seal and threshold product categories serving overhead and sectional door OEMs.
• Pemko (ASSA ABLOY): ASSA ABLOY brand specializing in door sealing systems, weatherstripping, thresholds, and architectural door accessories. Closest large-scale competitor to Action Industries in the door weather seal and threshold category.
• Frost King: Manufactures weatherstripping, door seals, and weatherization products for residential and commercial applications. Comparable in product category (weather seals, thresholds) and channel (dealer/retail distribution).
• Reese Enterprises: Manufactures weather sealing products including garage door bottom seals, thresholds, and weatherstripping. Directly comparable to Action Industries' core weather seal and threshold product lines serving OEM and replacement channels.
• Trim-Lok: Manufactures rubber and plastic edge trim, seals, and custom extruded profiles for the garage door, RV, and automotive markets. Comparable in extrusion capabilities and weather seal product offering for garage door OEMs.
• Prime-Line Products: Manufactures replacement hardware, components, and parts for garage doors, windows, and doors. Comparable in serving the dealer/installer and replacement channel with a broad hardware and component catalog.
• Hager Companies: Manufactures door hardware, thresholds, and weatherstripping for commercial and residential doors. Comparable in product category overlap on door hardware, thresholds, and sealing products serving OEM and dealer channels.

Broad incumbents

• AmesburyTruth (Allegion): Allegion brand producing weather seals, door sealing systems, and hardware components for door and window OEMs. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio; directly comparable sealing products to Action Industries' weather seal lines.

Others

• Andersen Windows & Doors: Window and door manufacturer that supplies Action Industries with exclusive Fibrex material rights for the garage door market. Not a direct competitor but a key material partner and broader industry incumbent that informs Action's composite offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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