What National Guard Products does

National Guard Products, Inc. (NGP) is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of commercial door hardware, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with a secondary facility in Carson City, Nevada. The company produces a broad portfolio of door and frame components, including gasketing, thresholds, auto door bottoms, edges and astragals, finger guards, flood shields, hinges, lite kits and louvers, glass, and sliding door track systems (aluminum, flat, and stainless). Its patented Gapguard technology targets gap sealing in fire doors, including 180-minute fire-rated applications, and represents the company's primary proprietary technology position.

NGP sells exclusively through authorized distributors serving commercial construction contractors, door installers, and architects; it does not appear to operate direct sales. The company supports channel partners with cross-reference tools, submittals, spec data (SpecRites), catalogs, price lists, and an expedited NGP-RUSH delivery service, and emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and faster fulfillment as key differentiators. It maintains industry association memberships (DHI, BHMA, SHDA) and UL listings, and offers EPDs, HPDs, and LEED support documentation to participate in green building specification channels.

The company derives revenue from hardware sales across primary vertical segments in commercial construction, with secondary positioning in hospitality (hospitality solutions), athletic facilities (Sportsguard), and sound-control applications (Acoustical). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are placed via distributor relationships and traditional order forms. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 range, and the company has no disclosed subsidiaries, parent entities, or external investors; ownership is fully private and family-controlled.

Name

National Guard Products

Legal name

National Guard Products, Inc.

Website

https://www.ngp.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

National Guard Products is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer founded in 1935 that produces commercial door hardware, including weatherstripping, gasketing, thresholds, hinges, and the patented Gapguard fire-door line, selling exclusively through a domestic distributor network serving commercial construction, hospitality, and athletic facility markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Door Hardware

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Commercial door hardware
• Door gasketing seals
• Threshold manufacturing
• Fire door components
• Sliding door systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Door Products Sales: NGP generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of commercial door products including seals, gasketing, auto door bottoms, edges/astragals, thresholds, hinges, sliding solutions, lites, louvers, glass, and finger guards. Products are sold through distribution partners to commercial construction and renovation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Guard Products manufactures and sells commercial door hardware components including gasketing, auto door bottoms, edges and astragals, thresholds, finger guards, flood shields, hinges, lites/lite kits, louvers, glass, and sliding door track systems (aluminum, flat, and stainless). The company also offers specialized solution lines for acoustical, hospitality, and sports facility applications, plus the patented Gapguard fire door gap-sealing product. Products are sold through authorized distributors to commercial construction contractors, architects, and door installers across the United States.

Product overview

National Guard Products (NGP) is an independently owned manufacturer of quality commercial door products founded in 1935. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of door hardware components organized into product categories: Seals (including Gasketing, Auto Door Bottoms, Edges & Astragals, and Thresholds), Lites (Lite Kits, Louvers, Glass), Hardware (Hinges), Sliding Solutions (Aluminum Track, Flat Track, Stainless Track), and specialized Gapguard technology. The product lineup also includes Finger Guards for safety and Flood Shields for water protection. NGP serves the commercial door industry with a focus on distributors, providing products that seal, secure, slide, or provide visibility through doors. The company offers solution-specific lines including Acoustical, Hospitality, and Sportsguard product families. As a family-run business, NGP emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and faster delivery as differentiators in the market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gapguard: Patented Gapguard technology product line for gap sealing solutions

Products and services

• Auto Door Bottoms Automatic door bottom seals installed at the bottom of doors to provide weatherproofing and energy efficiency by compressing against the floor when the door is closed. Sold to commercial construction contractors and door installers via authorized distributors.
• Edges & Astragals Door edge components and astragal assemblies used to seal the gap between double doors or provide secure closure on single doors, distributed to commercial construction projects.
• Finger Guards Safety devices installed on the hinge side of doors to prevent finger injuries, particularly for children, by covering the gap where fingers could be crushed. Sold through distributors for commercial and institutional door installations.
• Flood Shields Protective barrier systems designed to prevent flood water from entering through door openings in commercial buildings.
• Gasketing Perimeter seals, door sweeps, and gasket materials used to seal gaps around doors for weatherproofing, energy efficiency, and sound control in commercial applications.
• Thresholds Metal transition strips installed at door openings to create a seal at the floor level and provide ADA-compliant accessibility for commercial door assemblies.
• Lite Kits Glass window units and installation kits for commercial doors allowing visibility and light passage through doors.
• Louvers Ventilation panels installed in commercial doors to allow air flow while maintaining security and privacy.
• Glass Glass panels and replacements for door lite installations in commercial door assemblies.
• Hinges Commercial door hinge products available in various finishes and load ratings for commercial door installations.
• Aluminum Track Aluminum sliding door track systems for barn-style and industrial sliding door applications in commercial settings.
• Flat Track Flat-mounted sliding door track systems for interior and exterior commercial sliding door installations.
• Stainless Track Stainless steel sliding door track systems offering enhanced corrosion resistance for demanding commercial environments.
• Gapguard Fire Door Gap Sealing Patented gap-sealing technology for fire doors, including 180-minute fire door applications, providing enhanced safety and code compliance for commercial fire-rated door assemblies.
• Acoustical Solutions Sound-control door sealing products designed to reduce noise transmission for commercial applications requiring acoustic performance.
• Hospitality Solutions Door hardware products designed and packaged for hotels and hospitality environments, distributed to hospitality construction and renovation contractors.
• Sportsguard Door protection solutions designed for sports facilities and gymnasiums requiring impact-resistant commercial door hardware.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)minorOthersNGP products are UL listed, indicating compliance with Underwriters Laboratories safety standards for commercial door products.
• DHI (Door and Hardware Institute)minorOthersProfessional association membership supporting industry standards and professional development in the door and hardware industry.
• BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for builders hardware manufacturers, supporting product standards and certification.
• SHDA (Storefront & Hardware Dealers Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for storefront and hardware dealers supporting distribution channel relationships.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Public global manufacturer of door hardware, locks, and access control with brands such as Ives, McKinney, and Glynn-Johnson. Directly comparable to NGP in hinges, thresholds, and commercial door hardware, but operates at a much larger scale with broader product portfolio and electronic security offerings.
• dormakaba: Global manufacturer of access solutions, door hardware, and entrance systems serving commercial, institutional, and hospitality markets. Overlaps with NGP in commercial door hardware but spans a much wider portfolio including electronic access and automatic doors.
• National Hardware / Stanley Hardware: Broad hardware manufacturer with presence in hinges, door hardware, and general builder hardware. Comparable to NGP in hinge and door hardware categories, though operates across a wider hardware portfolio and at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Pemko (ASSA ABLOY): Manufacturer of door seals, gasketing, thresholds, astragals, and weatherstripping — a near-direct product line overlap with NGP's sealing portfolio. Now part of ASSA ABLOY, Pemko competes head-to-head with NGP in commercial construction distribution channels.
• Hager Companies: Family-owned US manufacturer of architectural door hinges, locks, thresholds, and weatherstripping for commercial applications. Highly comparable to NGP in product mix, family-owned heritage, distributor-led GTM, and target customer base of contractors and architects.
• Zero International: Manufacturer of door seals, gasketing, thresholds, and acoustical door sealing products for commercial construction. Directly overlaps with NGP's gasketing, threshold, and acoustical solution product lines and competes for similar distributor and contractor relationships.
• Reese Enterprises: Manufacturer of thresholds, weatherstripping, and door sealing products for commercial and residential applications. Direct overlap with NGP's threshold and gasketing lines and competes in the same distribution channels.
• K.N. Crowder Manufacturing: Canadian-based manufacturer of door seals, gasketing, thresholds, and astragals for commercial and institutional construction. Closely comparable to NGP in product range and specification-driven GTM, serving as a regional competitor with similar product breadth.
• M-D Building Products: Manufacturer of weatherstripping, thresholds, and door sealing products distributed through hardware and building supply channels. Comparable to NGP in weatherstripping and threshold categories, though M-D has stronger retail/hardware channel presence.

Regional players

• Rixson Specialty Door Controls: Specialty manufacturer of door pivots, hinges, and door control hardware for commercial applications, now part of ASSA ABLOY. Comparable to NGP in commercial door hardware but more focused on pivots and specialty closing devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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