What Tull Brothers does

Tull Brothers Glass Co., Inc. (operating as Tull Brothers) is a privately held, family-owned specialty subcontractor and material supplier headquartered in Corinth, Mississippi, with seven branch offices across Mississippi and Tennessee and service reach into the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean. Founded in 1962 by brothers Ray and Sam Tull, the company operates four integrated Division 8 divisions: Glass & Glazing Systems (D1), Overhead Door & Rated Opening Solutions (D2), Architectural Door and Hardware Solutions (D3), and Prefabricated Door Units (D4), the last of which was launched in 2022 as an in-house manufacturing line. Core capabilities include custom fabrication of hollow metal and wood doors and frames, curtain wall and storefront systems, hurricane-impact and smart glazing, and prefabricated pre-hung door units for multifamily and high-rise facilities.

The company generates revenue through three streams: one-time Division 8 material sales, project-based installation and subcontracting services, and recurring service/repair/preventative maintenance programs on overhead doors and loading dock equipment. Tull is engaged directly by general contractors, architects, and project owners on commercial construction projects — with demonstrated capacity from small local installations to multi-million-dollar flagship projects including NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Memphis International Airport Concourse B, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, the $200M Renasant Convention Center modernization, and the Bjarke Ingels Group-designed Sanctuary recording studio in the Bahamas. Preferred supplier relationships with KAWNEER, EFCO, View Dynamic, NANAWALL, OBE, STANLEY, Vitro, C.H.I., and Hormann anchor the company's product offerings, while in-house prefabrication and fabrication capabilities support custom specifications and accelerated lead times.

Ownership is entirely family-based, with Sam F. Tull, Sr. as sole stockholder and CEO, Fred L. Tull as President, and additional family members in EVP and senior management roles; no external institutional investors, public listing, or disclosed funding rounds exist. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through the branch network, supported by a project portfolio website, organic social presence, and a bottom-of-funnel service request form. Pricing is custom and non-publicly disclosed, varying by project scope, specifications, and installation requirements.

Name

Tull Brothers

Legal name

Tull Brothers Glass Co., Inc.

Website

https://tullinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tull Brothers is a family-owned Division 8 specialty subcontractor and material supplier serving the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean, providing glass/glazing, overhead doors, architectural doors/hardware, and prefabricated door units to commercial construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Materials & Installation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Weatherstripping, Thresholds & Door/Window Seals (IMADAIAL)

Keywords

• Division 8 subcontractor
• Commercial glass glazing
• Architectural door hardware
• Overhead door solutions
• Prefabricated door units

Headquarters

HQ city

Corinth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Sales - Division 8 Products: Tull Brothers sells Division 8 materials including glass and glazing systems, overhead doors, architectural doors and hardware, and prefabricated door units to commercial construction clients. Products range from standard hollow metal doors and frames to custom-fabricated solutions and smart glazing systems.
2. Installation and Subcontracting Services: As a Division 8 sub-contractor, Tull Brothers provides professional installation services for all product categories across commercial construction projects, ranging from small local projects to large-scale facilities like airports, hospitals, and hotels.
3. Service, Repair, and Preventative Maintenance: Tull Brothers offers ongoing service and repair programs for commercial overhead doors and loading dock equipment, including preventative maintenance programs for commercial clients, providing recurring service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tull Brothers is a premier Division 8 sub-contractor and material supplier providing comprehensive commercial opening solutions across four integrated divisions: Glass & Glazing Systems (D1), Overhead Door & Rated Opening Solutions (D2), Architectural Door & Hardware Solutions (D3), and Prefabricated Door Units (D4). The company manufactures pre-hung commercial doors in-house, fabricates custom hollow metal and wood doors and frames, and installs curtain walls, storefronts, all-glass entrances, overhead doors, and architectural hardware for commercial construction projects. Services span new construction, renovation, ongoing service, repair, and preventative maintenance programs for overhead doors and loading dock equipment.

Product overview

Tull Brothers is a single unified Division 8 solutions provider offering four integrated service divisions: Glass & Glazing Systems (aluminum entrances, curtain walls, storefronts, and specialty glazing), Overhead Door & Rated Opening Solutions (sectional, coiling, high-speed doors, and loading dock equipment), Architectural Door & Hardware Solutions (hollow metal/wood doors, frames, and architectural hardware), and Prefabricated Door Units (pre-hung commercial doors for multifamily and commercial facilities). These divisions work together to provide comprehensive opening solutions for commercial construction projects, with capabilities ranging from initial installation to ongoing service and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D1 - Glass & Glazing Division: Architectural glass and glazing systems including aluminum entrances, curtain walls, storefronts, and glazing products
• D2 - Overhead Door Division
• D3 - Architectural Door and Hardware Division
• D4 - Pre-hung Door Division

Products and services

• Glass & Glazing Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ square feet of exterior glazing facade delivered for Memphis Airport Concourse B, comprising virtually 100% of the vertical building envelope
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• KAWNEERcoreTechnology or IntegrationKAWNEER is a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products. Tull Brothers uses KAWNEER products extensively across multiple projects including the Memphis Airport Concourse B (over 40,000 sq ft of exterior glazing facade), Jones-Humboldt Chevrolet showroom (exterior curtain wall with Kawneer 1600 system and interior storefront with Kawneer 450 system), and Midstate Medical Center MOB (KAWNEER 1600 SS curtainwall system with nearly 31,000 square feet). KAWNEER products serve as the backbone of the glazing systems on flagship projects.
• EFCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationEFCO is a manufacturer of architectural aluminum门窗 products including curtain wall systems. Tull Brothers used EFCO 5600 Series curtain wall for NASA's Building 4260 project, noting it increases thermal efficiency and supports LEED certification. EFCO wide-stile entrances were also used at the Renasant Convention Center project.
• View Dynamic (View, Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationView Dynamic (View, Inc.) produces electrochromic smart glazing that controls light and temperature based on real-time weather forecasting, onsite optical sensors, and facility lighting. Tull Brothers installed View Dynamic glazing throughout Memphis Airport Concourse B, enabling the Airport Authority to maximize natural light while controlling temperature and glare.
• NANAWALLmajorTechnology or IntegrationNANAWALL specializes in all-glass wall systems. At the Manning Athletics Performance Center, Tull Brothers used NANAWALL All Glass Center Pivot Walls strategically to allow full visibility while in place, and in another configuration, allow separate spaces to become one open area by releasing and sliding panels away.
• OBEmajorTechnology or IntegrationOBE is a manufacturer of glass entrance systems and architectural glass products. Tull Brothers used OBE All Glass Entrances and Sidelights throughout the Manning Athletics Performance Center interior, providing intimate spaces while maintaining openness. OBE was also used for expansive glass display cases at the building's second level.
• C.H.I. Overhead DoorsmajorTechnology or IntegrationC.H.I. is a manufacturer of commercial and residential overhead doors. At Jones-Humboldt Chevrolet, Tull Brothers installed C.H.I. Models 3250 and 3295R sectional overhead doors as part of the project's loading dock and facility scope.
• HormannmajorTechnology or IntegrationHormann is a manufacturer of industrial doors and high-speed doors. Tull Brothers installed Hormann Flexon Speed Guardian 5000 high-speed overhead doors at Jones-Humboldt Chevrolet, providing efficient and safe operation for the automotive showroom facility.
• STANLEY Access SolutionsmajorTechnology or IntegrationSTANLEY produces automatic door systems for commercial applications. At Midstate Medical Center MOB in Nashville, main entrances were automated by STANLEY automatic sliding doors to provide ease of egress for the numerous persons entering the building daily.
• VitromajorTechnology or IntegrationVitro is a leading glass manufacturer producing architectural glass products including SolarBan low-E insulated glass. At Midstate Medical Center MOB, glazing was selected for its excellent energy efficiency and visual impact using Vitro's Optiblue Solarban R-100 Low-E insulated glass.
• Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBjarke Ingels Group is the internationally acclaimed Danish architecture firm led by Bjarke Ingels. Tull Brothers partnered with BIG on The Sanctuary recording studio project at Albany Resort in the Bahamas, creating an open exterior facade featuring rectangular segments and floor-to-ceiling architectural windows that form a unique wavelike roof line. The project required extensive coordination to meet hurricane impact requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Baker Glass & Mirror: Regional commercial glazing and glass specialist serving the Tennessee market with custom fabrication and installation. Direct regional overlap with Tull's Tennessee branches and similar scope of storefront/curtain wall/architectural glass work.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (CRH): National Division 8 building envelope company combining curtain wall manufacturing, engineering, and installation at massive scale. Overlaps with Tull across all four divisions but operates as a broad incumbent with much larger geographic reach and vertically integrated manufacturing.
• Cook & Boardman Group: National Division 8 distributor and installer of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and specialty glazing. Overlaps with Tull's D2-D4 divisions as a broader incumbent with a much larger branch footprint and product distribution model.
• ASSA ABLOY (US): Global door opening solutions manufacturer that produces hollow metal doors, frames, and architectural hardware — products Tull sources and installs as a Division 8 sub-contractor. Adjacent incumbent shaping the supply side of Tull's D3 division.

Direct peers

• Elite Glass and Metal: Commercial glazing and architectural metal subcontractor in the Southeastern US. Comparable to Tull's Glass & Glazing Division in scale, project type (healthcare, hospitality, commercial), and regional customer base.
• W&W Glass Systems: Specialty curtain wall and architectural glass contractor serving commercial and institutional projects across the Eastern US. Comparable to Tull's Glass & Glazing Systems (D1) division with a similar focus on architect-driven, premium commercial facades.
• Architectural Glass & Metal (AGM): Specialty glazing and metal panel subcontractor serving commercial and institutional construction in the US Southeast. Comparable to Tull's D1 division with similar enterprise sales motion and architect-driven commercial project focus.
• Flynn Group (Flynn Canada/USA): Large North American building envelope specialist with dedicated Division 8-equivalent glazing, curtain wall, and overhead door contracting services. Most directly comparable competitor to Tull's integrated D1-D4 model with similar enterprise field sales motion and in-house manufacturing breadth.
• J.C. Anderson, Inc. Mid-size commercial glazing and architectural openings contractor in the Midwest. Comparable to Tull as a Division 8 specialty contractor serving commercial construction through regional field sales and project-based installation.

Others

• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major flat and architectural glass manufacturer supplying low-E insulated glass products (e.g., SolarBan) that Tull installs across its commercial projects. Ecosystem supplier rather than direct competitor, but materially influential in Tull's D1 product selection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tullbrosinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/tullbrothersinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tullbrothersinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/tullbrothersinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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