Roll-a-way

What Roll-a-way does

QMi Security Innovations, doing business as QMi, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of physical security products headquartered at 1661 Glenlake Ave, Itasca, IL 60143. Founded in 2023, the company produces a portfolio of security shutters, doors, screens, grilles, and security cases for commercial and residential end markets. The product line spans commercial-grade shutters (AL8, XL), residential and hurricane-rated shutters under the Qompact sub-brand, clear polycarbonate shutters (LX6, TR4), the HD1 high-security door, stainless-steel security screens, and side-folding grilles. Through a partnership with Riot Glass, the offering also extends into security glazing.

The company's products are custom-configured to site specifications, manufactured, and then sold through a nationwide dealer network that handles installation and repair. Pricing is quote-based, reflecting the customized nature of each order, and revenue is generated from both one-time product sales and multi-year service and repair contracts. The customer base is reported to span more than 40,000 businesses and 100,000 residences across industries including retail, banking, pharmacies, schools, telecommunications, sporting goods, and apparel, with no single customer appearing to dominate the mix. Distribution is the primary commercial moat: dealers are local sales, installation, and service providers who convert QMi's product portfolio into completed site-security projects for end customers.

The strategic posture is offensive and build-oriented: in its launch year the company simultaneously introduced multiple branded product lines, entered the security glazing category via the Riot Glass partnership, and stood up a nationwide dealer footprint. Revenue, headcount, funding, and unit-volume figures are not disclosed, which limits independent verification of scale; the most defensible read of the business is a private, early-stage physical-security hardware OEM scaling through channel partners rather than direct sales.

Name

Roll-a-way

Legal name

QMi Security Innovations

Website

https://roll-a-way.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

QMi Security Innovations (DBA: QMi) is a U.S. manufacturer of physical security products — shutters, doors, screens, grilles, and cases — sold custom-configured through a nationwide dealer network to commercial and residential customers across multiple industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Security Shutters and Doors

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Door & Impact-Resistant Window Replacement (HSAPAJAL), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Physical security products
• Rolling security shutters
• Commercial security shutters
• Hurricane storm shutters
• High-security doors

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Product Sales: QMi generates revenue primarily through the sale of security shutters, doors, screens, and related physical security products. Products are custom-configured per customer requirements and sold through dealer network and direct quotes.
2. Installation and Repair Services: The company offers installation and repair services for their security products, providing additional service revenue alongside product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QMi Security Innovations manufactures and distributes physical security products including aluminum and polycarbonate rolling security shutters, high-security exit doors, stainless-steel security screens, side-folding grilles, freestanding and modular security cases, and hurricane/storm protection shutters for commercial and residential customers. The company also integrates Riot Glass forced entry and ballistic security glazing through a partnership. Products are custom-configured per customer requirements and sold through a nationwide US dealer network with installation and repair services.

Product overview

QMi Security Innovations offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical security solutions for commercial and residential applications. The product lineup centers on rolling security shutters (including AL8 Commercial, XL Commercial, Qompact Residential, and AL2 Privacy models), hurricane and storm protection shutters (Qompact Hurricane), clear polycarbonate shutters for visibility-based security (LX6 Clear Security and TR4 Transparoll), high-security doors (HD1 High-Security Exit Door), stainless-steel security screens (Fixed Window, Egress, and Residential variants), side-folding security grilles (Performance Line and Profile Line), and freestanding/modular security cases for merchandise protection. The company also distributes Riot Glass forced entry and ballistic security glazing through a strategic partnership. Products serve diverse verticals including retail, banking, healthcare, government, education, and residential, with emphasis on customization capabilities and industry-leading delivery lead times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qompact: Residential and hurricane security shutters product line including Qompact Residential, Qompact Hurricane variants
• Riot Glass
• AL8 Commercial
• XL Commercial
• AL2 Privacy
• LX6 Clear Security
• TR4 Transparoll
• HD1
• Performance Line
• Profile Line

Products and services

• AL8 Commercial Security Shutters Commercial-grade aluminum rolling security shutters designed for retail and business storefront protection against forced entry. Targeted at commercial facilities including retail stores, banks, and other businesses.
• XL Commercial Security Shutters Extra-large aluminum commercial security shutters engineered for maximum protection of large openings and storefronts. Targeted at commercial facilities requiring oversized coverage.
• Qompact Residential Security Shutters Compact residential security shutters providing home protection while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Targeted at individual homeowners seeking intrusion deterrence with an attractive profile.
• AL2 Privacy Shutters Privacy-focused rolling shutters offering both security and seclusion for residential applications. Targeted at homeowners seeking privacy and intrusion protection combined.
• Qompact Hurricane Shutters Compact folding storm protection shutters engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds and flying debris. Targeted at residential and commercial properties in coastal and hurricane-prone regions.
• LX6 Clear Security Shutters Transparent polycarbonate security shutters allowing visibility through the closed shutter while providing protection against forced entry. Targeted at retail and commercial storefronts that want security without obscuring window displays.
• TR4 Transparoll Clear Security Shutters Clear security roller shutters combining transparency with high-impact resistance. Targeted at commercial and high-visibility retail environments needing both openness and protection.
• HD1 High-Security Exit Door Reinforced high-security exit doors providing enhanced protection for commercial and high-risk facilities. Targeted at venues requiring controlled egress combined with strong intrusion resistance.
• Fixed Window Security Screens Permanent stainless-steel security screens for windows providing ventilation while blocking unauthorized access. Targeted at residential and commercial properties needing airflow with intrusion protection.
• Egress Window Security Screens Emergency exit-rated security screens meeting building code requirements for egress. Targeted at bedrooms and below-grade residential spaces requiring code-compliant security.
• Performance Line Side-Folding Grilles Retractable security grilles that fold horizontally for flexible access control at commercial storefronts, malls, and counters.
• Profile Line Side-Folding Grilles Architectural-style folding grilles offering security with aesthetic design options for commercial interiors.
• Freestanding Security Cases Standalone display cases for securing merchandise, valuables, and high-value inventory. Targeted at retail and commercial display environments.
• Modular / Custom Commercial Security Cases Customizable modular security casework systems for retail and commercial display protection. Targeted at stores requiring tailored high-value merchandise enclosures.
• Riot Glass Security Glazing Forced entry and ballistic security glazing solutions for windows and doors, offered via QMi in partnership with Riot Glass. Targeted at commercial facilities, schools, and high-risk venues.
• Hurricane Screens High-strength screens designed to protect homes from hurricane winds and debris impact. Targeted at residential properties in storm-prone regions.
• Residential Security Screens Security screens specifically designed for residential window and door applications. Targeted at homeowners seeking intrusion protection with airflow and visibility.
• Installation and Repair Services Professional installation and repair services for QMi security products, delivered via the nationwide dealer network. Targeted at commercial and residential customers purchasing QMi products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protect 40,000+ businesses and 100,000+ residences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Riot GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationRiot Glass provides forced entry and ballistic security glazing solutions. QMi and Riot Glass together offer an unparalleled portfolio of security solutions, combining shutters with security glazing for comprehensive protection. Riot Glass products (framing and infills) are featured on QMi's website with dedicated navigation links and external referral to riotglass.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cornell Iron Works: US manufacturer of rolling steel doors, fire-rated doors, and security grilles serving commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable to QMi across rolling shutters, side-folding grilles, and commercial security enclosures.
• Dynamic Closures: Manufacturer of rolling shutters, side-folding grilles, and accordion-style security closures for commercial storefronts. Closely comparable to QMi's Performance Line and Profile Line side-folding grilles and rolling security shutters.
• Cookson Door: Specialty manufacturer of rolling shutters, counter shutters, and fire/smoke-rated doors for retail, commercial, and industrial applications. Directly competes with QMi in rolling shutter and security door categories.
• Riot Glass: Manufacturer of forced-entry and ballistic security glazing for windows and doors. QMi's strategic mutual-partner and co-marketed product line; competes in the security glazing segment where QMi's clear polycarbonate shutters (LX6, TR4) also operate.
• Winco Window: Manufacturer of hurricane storm shutters, rolling shutters, and security shutters for residential and commercial applications, particularly in coastal markets. Directly comparable to QMi's Qompact Hurricane and residential shutter product lines.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door hardware, access control, and high-security doors serving commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Comparable to QMi in high-security doors and physical security but operates across a much broader product portfolio.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Major US manufacturer of commercial and residential garage doors, rolling steel doors, and sectional doors. Overlaps with QMi in rolling/commercial door categories but serves a much wider garage-door market.
• Clopay Corporation: North America's largest residential garage door manufacturer with a commercial door line. Comparable to QMi in commercial rolling and sectional door categories, but with far greater scale and a residential-garage focus.
• Raynor: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial doors including rolling steel, sectional, and high-speed doors. Direct overlap with QMi's commercial rolling shutter and security door offerings.

Emerging players

• Technical Glass Products (TGP): Specialty manufacturer of fire-rated glass, impact-resistant glazing, and security glazing. Comparable to the Riot Glass side of QMi's portfolio — particularly relevant for schools, government, and high-security commercial glazing projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@qmi-security-innovations
• Facebookfacebook.com/qmishutters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roll-a-way-storm-and-security-shutters
• Instagraminstagram.com/qmi_security_innovations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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