CrystaLite
CrystaLite is a Pacific Northwest manufacturer of skylights, roof glazing, sunrooms, and aluminum railing systems, distributing through a regional dealer network of lumber yards and glass shops across the western United States since 1982.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersEverett, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CrystaLite does
CrystaLite, Inc. is a privately held building products manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Everett, Washington. The company designs, engineers, and produces skylights (glass, dome, venting, tubular/TDD, and custom sloped glazing), sunrooms and skywalls, and aluminum railing systems (glass panel, Infinity frameless glass, stainless cable, and aluminum picket), alongside accessory products such as roof hatches, heat and smoke vents, solar attic fans, and raw/replacement glass and polycarbonate sheets. Technical differentiators include the PVC-free 5000 Series skylight frame, the SOLAR SMART solar-powered chain drive operator, the ES Energy Saver panel with thermal-break framing, and Cardinal IG dual-seal insulated glass units cited at a 0.2% seal failure rate over 20 years. The company operates as a dealer-based manufacturer, distributing through a network of local lumber yards and glass shops across the Pacific Northwest and broader western United States, supported by five regional sales representatives and two distribution centers in Salem, Oregon and Spokane, Washington. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales at unit pricing that ranges from approximately $66/LF for budget picket railing to over $3,300 for premium venting skylights with the Solar Smart operator. Certifications include NFRC thermal ratings, AAMA testing, Energy Star, and UL listings on smoke vent models, which serve as code-driven competitive barriers in both residential and commercial segments. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or public listing events are disclosed; the company has operated continuously under founder Steve Richter since co-founder Jan Searle's retirement in December 1998.
CrystaLite firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CrystaLite
- Legal name
- CrystaLite, Inc.
- Website
- https://crystaliteinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- CrystaLite is a Pacific Northwest manufacturer of skylights, roof glazing, sunrooms, and aluminum railing systems, distributing through a regional dealer network of lumber yards and glass shops across the western United States since 1982.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CrystaLite industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Glazing Products
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)
- SIC
- Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB)
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Where CrystaLite is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Everett
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
CrystaLite business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Skylight Products: Sale of fixed and venting skylights including glass, dome, tubular (TDD), and custom sloped glazing products. Available in standard sizes and custom configurations.
- Aluminum Railing Systems: Sale of aluminum railing products including glass panel, Infinity, stainless cable, and picket rail systems. Includes posts, top rails, and accessories.
- Sunrooms and Skywalls: Structural additions to homes and businesses, custom constructed and engineered systems. 4000 series vertical wall combined with various slope configurations.
- Accessory Products: Solar attic fans, roof hatches, heat and smoke vents, corrugated polycarbonate, skin system glazing, and raw glass products.
- Raw Glass Sales: Direct sales of Cardinal IG glass products to CrystaLite Dealers including insulated glass units with various LoE coatings.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Glass Skylights - 5842 Frame with LoE 366 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ES Skylight - Energy Saver Panel with LoE 366 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dome Skylights - 5842 PVC/Alum Frame |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Venting Skylights - 5830 PVC/Alum with Solar Smart |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tubular Skylights (TDD) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Railing Systems - Budget Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Stainless Cable Assemblies |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Solar Attic Fans |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Roof Hatches |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Skin System - Polycarbonate Multiwall Sheets |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Corrugated Polycarbonate - Greca Profile |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Safety Grids - Fall Protection |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
CrystaLite product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CrystaLite designs, manufactures, and distributes architectural glazing and railing products, including fixed and venting glass skylights, dome skylights, tubular daylighting devices (TDD), custom sloped glazing systems, aluminum and glass railings, and structurally engineered sunroom additions. Products are produced at the company's Everett, Washington facility and sold through a regional dealer network and direct commercial accounts across the Pacific Northwest, with national shipping for commercial projects.
Product overview
CrystaLite is a manufacturer of skylights, roof glazing, sunrooms, and aluminum railing systems serving the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. The product portfolio centers on overhead glazing solutions including Glass Skylights, Dome Skylights, Venting Skylights, and Tubular Skylights (TDD), complemented by Custom Sloped Glazing for non-standard applications. The railing division offers Glass Panel Railing, Infinity Railing (frameless glass guardrail), Stainless Cable Railing, and Aluminum Picket Railing—all using aircraft grade 6063-T6 aluminum. Additional building products include Sunrooms/Skywalls (structurally engineered additions), Corrugated Polycarbonate and Skin System Glazing (patio coverings), Roof Hatches, Solar Attic Fans, Raw/Replacement Glass featuring Cardinal IG, and Polycarbonate Multiwall Sheets. The SOLAR SMART Operator is a solar-powered chain drive opener for venting skylights and windows. The company operates as a dealer-based manufacturer with distribution in Washington, Oregon, and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Glass Skylights Fixed (non-operable) glass skylights designed for residential and commercial roof installations, manufactured in standard and custom sizes. Intended for builders, contractors, and homeowners specifying overhead daylighting.
- Venting Skylights
Quantifiable outcome
- Attic temperatures can exceed 160°F during hot summer days; proper ventilation can reduce those temperatures by up to 40°F
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use CrystaLite
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CrystaLite technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
CrystaLite partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Hydro Extrusion (SAPA Inc.)corePrimary supplier of aluminum extrusion products, based in Portland. Receives raw billet from regional suppliers in Ferndale and The Dalles, with 80% of raw material mined by local workers within 500 miles. Critical supply chain partner for aluminum framing used in all CrystaLite products.
- Cardinal IGcorePrimary source of insulated glass featuring Cardinal 180, 270, 272, 366, 340, and i89 coatings. Based in Hood River, receiving supplies from Cardinal FG in Winlock. Provides dual-seal IG construction with 0.2% seal failure rate. Products available directly to CrystaLite Dealers.
- Cardinal FGcoreFloat glass manufacturer located in Winlock, producing glass from raw sands mined from local quarries in Washington and Oregon. Supplies Cardinal IG for IG unit production.
- Local Lumber Yards and Glass ShopscoreDealer network selling CrystaLite products to end customers. Products available at local lumber yards and glass shops throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
CrystaLite competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wasco Skylights: Manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights, including custom and structural glazing. Closely comparable product set to CrystaLite in fixed, venting, and custom sloped glazing for residential and commercial builders.
- Velux Group: Global leader in roof windows and skylights with both fixed and venting product lines plus solar-powered operators. Direct competitor to CrystaLite in glass skylights, venting skylights, and TDDs, but operates at materially larger scale with a national dealer and big-box footprint.
- TEMO Sunrooms: National manufacturer of sunrooms, patio covers, and screen rooms. Closely comparable to CrystaLite's sunroom/skywall and patio-covering lines, though distributed more through direct-to-consumer channels than lumber yards.
- Major Industries: Manufacturer of skylights, translucent wall systems, and custom glazing for commercial and institutional projects. Comparable to CrystaLite's custom sloped glazing and overhead glazing line serving commercial builders.
- Keymark Enterprises: Manufacturer of aluminum railings including glass, cable, and picket systems. Directly comparable to CrystaLite's Infinity, glass-panel, cable, and picket railing product lines using similar 6063-T6 aluminum extrusions.
- Fakro: European-origin manufacturer of roof windows, skylights, and TDDs with growing U.S. distribution. Comparable to CrystaLite in glass and venting skylight offerings to dealers and builders.
- Four Seasons Sunrooms: Manufacturer and franchisor of sunrooms, patio rooms, and conservatories. Direct overlap with CrystaLite's engineered sunroom category, with a national franchise and dealer model similar in concept to CrystaLite's dealer network.
- Solar Innovations: Manufacturer of custom skylights, sunrooms, conservatories, and glazing structures. Directly overlaps with CrystaLite's sunroom/skywall and custom sloped glazing categories for both residential and light-commercial applications.
Broad incumbents
- Ply Gem: Large national manufacturer of windows, siding, and outdoor living products including sunrooms. Broad incumbent with overlapping railing and sunroom offerings, but with deeper marketing and big-box distribution than CrystaLite.
Regional players
- Royal Corinthian: Manufacturer of sunrooms, patio covers, and screen rooms with a Southeastern U.S. distribution focus. Operates in the same product category as CrystaLite's sunroom and patio covering lines but primarily serves the Eastern US rather than the Pacific Northwest.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CrystaLite social profiles
Digital presenceCrystaLite compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
CrystaLite financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CrystaLite leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
CrystaLite funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CrystaLite M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CrystaLite
What does CrystaLite do?
CrystaLite designs, manufactures, and distributes architectural glazing and railing products, including fixed and venting glass skylights, dome skylights, tubular daylighting devices (TDD), custom sloped glazing systems, aluminum and glass railings, and structurally engineered sunroom additions. Products are produced at the company's Everett, Washington facility and sold through a regional dealer network and direct commercial accounts across the Pacific Northwest, with national shipping for commercial projects.
Is CrystaLite a public or private company?
CrystaLite is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CrystaLite founded?
CrystaLite was founded in 1982. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is CrystaLite based?
CrystaLite is headquartered in Everett, United States, in the North America region.
How does CrystaLite make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Skylight Products are the primary driver. The others are aluminum Railing Systems, sunrooms and Skywalls, accessory Products and raw Glass Sales.
Who are CrystaLite's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wasco Skylights, Velux Group, TEMO Sunrooms, Major Industries, Keymark Enterprises, Fakro, Four Seasons Sunrooms and Solar Innovations. Ply Gem is listed as a broad incumbent. Royal Corinthian is listed as a regional player.
Does CrystaLite have an API?
No public API is recorded for CrystaLite.
What industry is CrystaLite in?
CrystaLite's product category is Architectural Glazing Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAHAK, Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems, with a secondary code of IMADAFAL, Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting. Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3231.