Frameworks Manufacturing

What Frameworks Manufacturing does

Frameworks Manufacturing, founded in 1996 and headquartered at 1910 Cypress Station Dr., Suite 100, Houston, TX, manufactures prefinished interior aluminum frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and aluminum doors (narrow, medium, and wide stile) for commercial interior applications. The company operates two primary framing systems: the Type I Frame System, an industry-original modular design installed during drywall construction, and the Type II Frame System, a snap-on trim modular system installed after walls are finished and designed for fast-track and design-build projects. The product portfolio extends to Barn Sliders, Fixed Panel Sliders, Slim Sliders, the SlimLine Series office front system, and the Serenity STC-35 sound control system, with factory-applied anodized and electrostatically-applied paint finishes.

The company sells directly to commercial interior projects through a field sales force that includes LEED AP accredited representatives providing technical specification support, particularly for sustainable building projects. Distribution is exclusively direct — through field representatives and website inquiry — with no third-party reseller network. Customers span commercial offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality, and laboratory segments, with named projects including Chase Bank, U.S. Department of Health, Equity Office Properties, Unocal, British International School, and CXtec.

Frameworks is privately held with no institutional or venture capital backing and has grown organically since 1996, supplemented by the 2021 acquisition of Versatrac's manufacturing equipment (two CNC machines and multiple punch presses) that doubled production capacity. Strategic technology integrations include a 2024 partnership with Hafele for soft close hardware and an ongoing partnership with Graham and Maiman for STC-35 rated wood doors. The company markets its products as LEED-contributing with documented Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Declare labels, and detailed LEED certification statements supporting specification in green building projects.

Name

Frameworks Manufacturing

Legal name

Frameworks Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://frameworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frameworks Manufacturing is a Houston-based specialty manufacturer of prefinished interior aluminum door frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and aluminum doors for commercial interior projects. Founded in 1996, it sells directly through LEED AP-accredited field representatives to offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and hospitality customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Aluminum Door and Frame Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

Keywords

• Aluminum door frames
• Commercial interior framing
• Prefinished aluminum doors
• Architectural aluminum systems
• Interior metal framing

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Framing Systems Sales: Sale of prefinished aluminum frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and doors for interior commercial applications. Products are manufactured to specification and sold as complete systems including frames, doors, and hardware accommodations.
2. Custom Project Solutions: Custom-designed aluminum framing solutions for specific project requirements including angled, segmented, and radiused frame configurations. Products arrive pre-cut and individually packaged for installation.
3. Technical Support Services: Field representatives including LEED AP professionals provide technical consultation, specifications support, and project assistance for sustainable building challenges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frameworks Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells prefinished interior aluminum door frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and interior aluminum doors (swinging, sliding/barn, and pocket) for commercial interior applications. Products are engineered as modular framing systems (Type I and Type II) and shipped pre-cut and individually packaged to specification for installation in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and hospitality projects. The company also provides factory anodized and painted finishes, fire-rated options, and acoustic (STC-35) systems paired with partner-supplied wood doors.

Product overview

Frameworks Manufacturing is a single-product-portfolio company specializing in prefinished interior aluminum frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and doors for commercial applications. The core product family consists of two main framing systems (Type I and Type II), three primary door types (swinging, barn/sliding, and pocket), and various accessory products. The Type I Frame System is the original industry framing system installed during drywall construction, while the Type II Frame System is a more versatile, snap-on system installed after walls are finished. Door products include Barn Sliders, Fixed Panel/Sliders, Slim Sliders, and Interior Aluminum Doors (swinging), all compatible with both frame systems. The Serenity STC-35 Frame System provides acoustic privacy through a partnership with Graham and Maiman wood doors. The SlimLine Series offers minimal-profile office front solutions. All products feature concealed fasteners, recessed glazing pockets, and factory-applied anodized or painted finishes. The company serves offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and hospitality environments with products designed for modularity, durability, and LEED-contributing sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type I Frame System Original modular aluminum framing system for interior commercial applications; screws into sheetrock requiring taping and floating to finish, with exposed top track eliminating need for drywall tracks at partition tops. Designed for architects and builders specifying interior framing for offices, schools, and healthcare facilities.
• Type II Frame System Modular aluminum framing system with snap-on trim that conceals fasteners for clean design lines, installed after walls are finished and painted. Available in wall sizes from 3-1/2" to 7-1/4" plus adjustable throat wall size from 2-7/8" up to 8-5/8". Targeted at commercial interior projects requiring fast-track installation.
• Barn Sliders Space-conserving aluminum sliding barn door system with top-hung surface-mounted track and concealed door guide, eliminating need for recessed floor track. Available in narrow, medium, or wide stiles accommodating 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" glass. Designed for commercial interiors seeking modern aesthetic with quiet operation.
• Fixed Panel/Slider Aluminum sliding door system with attached fixed door panel and top-hung surface-mounted track with concealed door guide. Available in narrow, medium, or wide stiles accommodating 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2" glass with versatile elevation options for commercial interior projects.
• Slim Slider Sleek aluminum sliding door system with minimal profiles providing privacy for office fronts in contemporary design. Top-hung sliding door track and sidelight span full office front with corner conditions available to use framing as return of adjacent walls. Designed for modern commercial office environments.
• SlimLine Series Minimal-profile office front system designed for prefabbed wall panels of 2-1/4" thickness or mounted to setting channels as demountable option. Accommodates swinging or sliding aluminum stile and rail doors as well as wood doors, with single doors up to 4' x 10', 8' x 10' pairs, maximum window height of 12', intermediate vertical mullions, and offset glazing channel for 1/4" to 1/2" glass thickness.
• Serenity STC-35 Frame System Sound control system pairing Type II aluminum frame with STC-35 rated wood doors from Graham and Maiman to achieve noise reduction for private conversations in office environments while maintaining aluminum frame aesthetics with wood door warmth. Targeted at commercial offices and conference rooms requiring acoustic privacy.
• Interior Aluminum Frames Prefinished aluminum frames manufactured to integrate into standard drywall partitions with adaptability for varying wall conditions, engineered in angled, segmented, and radiused configurations to any specification. Available in standard or custom anodized finishes or electrostatically applied baked-on polyester enamel paint finishes, precisely pre-cut and individually packaged by opening for commercial interior projects.
• Interior Aluminum Doors Factory-assembled and packaged interior aluminum doors including frames with accommodations for special hardware preparation. Available in swinging, sliding/barn, and pocket door configurations with narrow (2-5/8"), medium (4-1/4"), and wide stiles (5-1/2"). Produces sidelights, transoms, borrowed lights, and clerestories with wide array of glazing and finish options for commercial interior applications.
• Factory Finishes Prefinished anodized and paint finishes for aluminum frames and doors. Anodized options include Class II Clear, Dark Bronze, and Black. Electrostatically-applied paint finishes available in standard bronze, black, and white selections, plus custom matched paint finishes for commercial interior projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality - 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Graham and MaimancoreTechnology or IntegrationGraham and Maiman supplies STC (Sound Transmission Class) rated wood doors that are tested and certified with Frameworks Type II aluminum frames for the Serenity STC-35 system. This combination provides noise reduction for private conversations in office environments while maintaining the aesthetic of aluminum frames with wood doors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Large-scale manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems including storefronts, entrances, curtain walls, and interior framing. Its product line overlaps with Frameworks' aluminum doors and frames but is sold as part of a much broader portfolio through an extensive dealer network.
• C.R. Laurence (CRL): One of the largest US manufacturers and distributors of architectural aluminum products, including interior aluminum door frames, glazing systems, and related hardware. Far broader product portfolio and nationwide distribution make it a major competitive incumbent in the same product category Frameworks serves.
• Kawneer Company: Part of Arconic, Kawneer is a leading North American manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems including entrances, storefronts, and interior framing products. Its broader portfolio and deeper specification presence place it as a broad incumbent comparable to Frameworks' aluminum framing and door business.

Direct peers

• Tubelite Inc. Manufacturer of architectural aluminum door, frame, and storefront systems serving commercial construction. Closely comparable to Frameworks in product scope (aluminum framing and doors for commercial interiors) and customer type, making it a direct competitor in the niche.
• Wausau Window and Wall Systems: Architectural aluminum window, door, and interior framing manufacturer serving commercial and institutional buildings. Direct comparable to Frameworks in targeting offices, healthcare, and educational facilities with aluminum framing products.
• Graham Architectural Products: Manufacturer of architectural aluminum windows, doors, and framing systems for commercial buildings. The shared use of 'Graham' brand across the industry—note that Frameworks partners with 'Graham and Maiman' for STC doors—suggests overlapping customer relationships and product adjacency in commercial interior framing.
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions: Manufacturer and distributor of architectural aluminum products including storefronts, entrances, and interior door frames for commercial construction. Competes directly with Frameworks in the interior aluminum framing and door category with similar customer segments.

Emerging players

• NanaWall Systems: Manufacturer of operable aluminum-framed glass wall and sliding door systems for commercial and residential interiors. While more design-forward and premium-positioned, NanaWall overlaps with Frameworks' sliding door and aluminum interior framing offerings in commercial offices and hospitality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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M&A

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