What Skyco Skylights does

Skyco Skylights is presented in the firmographics as a Santa Ana, California-based manufacturer founded in 2014 with 11-50 employees. However, the detailed operational data describes Kingspan Light + Air North America, a Lake Forest, Illinois-headquartered manufacturer of daylighting and natural ventilation solutions operating as part of the Kingspan Group conglomerate with manufacturing centers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, and California. The company produces custom skylights, translucent wall systems, unit skylights, smoke vents, canopies, walkways, tubular daylighting devices (Solatube), and roof safety products, using three glazing technologies — polycarbonate multiwall, fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP), and glass — each serving distinct performance and aesthetic requirements. Proprietary brands include QuadSpan, UniGrid, UniQuad, the KAT Dome (Series 1100), and the Series 3400 smoke vents. The company was expanded through the 2022 acquisitions of Solatube International and Major Industries, with Marci Bonham appointed as President of the North American division.

The business model is project-based, quote-driven B2B sales with no public pricing. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-engineered daylighting systems, sized and priced by glazing material, dimensions, and configuration. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting architects, designers, and construction professionals, supported by an in-house architectural solutions team, AIA continuing education programs (online and in-person), a toll-free sales line, an email inquiry channel, and a custom system quote request form. Marketing reaches architects through content marketing (knowledge articles, case studies, eBooks, technical data sheets), organic SEO, email, and a product selector tool.

Customer segments are horizontal across the architectural and construction industry, with primary use cases in educational facilities (schools, universities, sports centers), commercial real estate (offices, retail, mixed-use), building safety and code compliance (smoke vents), and government/public spaces (zoos, cultural venues). Named project logos include 103 CityPoint, The Met Atlanta, Sawtooth Building, Columbia University Milstein Family Tennis Center, San Diego Symphony Bayside Performance Park, and Indianapolis Zoo Bicentennial Pavilion, indicating an enterprise-and-mid-market mix with no single dominant customer evident.

Name

Skyco Skylights

Legal name

Kingspan Light + Air US

Website

https://skycoskylights.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skyco Skylights manufactures daylighting products — custom skylights, translucent wall systems, unit skylights, smoke vents, canopies, and tubular daylighting devices — for architects, construction professionals, and institutions across commercial, educational, and government sectors in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Daylighting and Skylight Systems

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights & Roof Windows (IMADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK), Skylight Replacement (HSAPAJAD)

Keywords

• Daylighting systems
• Skylight manufacturing
• Translucent wall systems
• Unit skylights
• Smoke vent solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Daylighting System Sales: Revenue generated from selling custom skylights, translucent wall systems, unit skylights, smoke vents, canopies, and tubular daylighting devices. Systems are sold with various glazing options (polycarbonate multiwall, FRP, glass) and configurations to meet project-specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skyco Skylights provides a variety of products for industrial and commercial purposes, including unit skylights. The associated product portfolio spans custom skylights (translucent and glass), translucent wall systems, unit skylights, canopies and walkways, smoke vents and dropout systems, and tubular daylighting devices, with multiple glazing options (polycarbonate multiwall, FRP, and glass) available to meet project-specific design, performance, and code requirements.

Product overview

Kingspan Light + Air is a manufacturer of daylighting and natural ventilation solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of products including custom skylights, translucent wall systems, canopies, unit skylights, smoke vents, and tubular daylighting devices. The company provides multiple glazing options including polycarbonate multiwall, FRP (fiberglass reinforced polymer), and glass. Key product brands include QuadSpan™ (translucent polycarbonate skylights), UniGrid™ (FRP wall systems), UniQuad® (polycarbonate wall systems), and KAT Dome/Series 1100 (polycarbonate unit skylights). The company has expanded through acquisitions of Solatube International (tubular daylighting) and Major Industries. With manufacturing centers in IL, WI, TX, and CA, and headquarters in Lake Forest, IL, they serve architectural and custom daylighting needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuadSpan: Translucent skylights offering light control and design versatility
• UniGrid
• UniQuad
• Series 1100 Polycarbonate Unit Skylight

Products and services

• QuadSpan Translucent Skylights Translucent polycarbonate skylights offering light control and design versatility for custom daylighting applications.
• UniGrid FRP Wall Systems FRP (fiberglass reinforced polymer) wall systems that diffuse direct sunlight and provide striking aesthetics (formerly Guardian 275).
• UniQuad Translucent Wall Systems Translucent polycarbonate wall systems serving as a versatile daylighting tool for various architectural applications.
• Series 1100 Polycarbonate Unit Skylight (KAT Dome) Unit skylights featuring a uniquely shaped dome that captures more light, available in polycarbonate construction.
• Series 3400 Smoke Vents Smoke control and natural light systems in third-party tested configurations, combining smoke ventilation with daylighting.
• Custom Skylights Custom translucent or glass skylight solutions designed to fit specific project requirements.
• Unit Skylights Durable unit skylight solutions available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations.
• Translucent Wall Systems Translucent FRP and polycarbonate multiwall systems that diffuse direct sunlight and provide striking aesthetics.
• Canopies and Walkways FRP and polycarbonate canopies providing protection from elements while preserving natural light.
• Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices Commercial tubular daylighting devices designed to bring natural light into hard-to-reach spaces.
• Smoke Vents and Dropout Systems Smoke control and natural light systems combining smoke ventilation with daylighting through third-party tested configurations.
• Roof Safety Products Roof safety systems designed to keep occupants and visitors safe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Health and productivity benefits from natural light access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Solatube International, Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 2022Kingspan Light + Air acquired Solatube International, Inc., adding Solatube Commercial tubular daylighting devices to their product portfolio. This acquisition expanded their capability to bring natural light into hard-to-reach spaces, complementing their existing skylight and wall system offerings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Birdview Skylights: Distributor and installer of commercial skylights and smoke vents. Comparable to Skyco in the unit skylight and smoke vent product categories for commercial construction.
• CrystaLite: North American manufacturer of unit skylights, smoke vents, and continuous skylight systems. Direct peer serving commercial and industrial customers with comparable skylight and venting products.
• Wasco Skylights: US-based manufacturer of custom skylights, unit skylights, and smoke vents serving commercial and architectural markets. Direct peer offering comparable daylighting product lines and specification-driven sales.
• Sunoptics: Manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) and prismatic skylights primarily for commercial and institutional buildings. Direct competitor in the tubular daylighting category where Skyco competes via its Solatube acquisition.
• Solatube International: Leading manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs). Acquired by Kingspan Light + Air in 2022 and continues to operate as a brand; competes with third-party TDD makers and offers complementary products to Skyco's portfolio.
• Velux: Global leader in skylights and roof windows for residential and commercial buildings. Directly competes with Skyco Skylights in unit skylights and custom skylight solutions across overlapping glazing technologies.
• Natural Light Energy Systems: Texas-based manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices and skylights for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in tubular daylighting and unit skylight categories.
• Major Industries: Manufacturer of translucent wall systems, skylights, and canopies. Now a subsidiary of Kingspan Light + Air, but remains a longstanding direct competitor in translucent daylighting for architectural applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Parent company of Skyco Skylights / Kingspan Light + Air; a global building envelope conglomerate offering insulated panels, roofing, and daylighting solutions. Provides strategic context and resource comparisons as the broader parent.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major flat glass manufacturer supplying glass for architectural applications including skylights and curtain walls. Adjacent peer providing key input material for glass-glazed skylight systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skyco-skylights

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Skyco Skylights