R. A. Kennedy & Sons

What R. A. Kennedy & Sons does

R.A. Kennedy & Sons, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned glazing subcontractor headquartered in Aston, Pennsylvania, operating in the Tri-State Area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) since 1957. The company fabricates and installs architectural glass and metal systems for commercial construction, including aluminum curtain walls, storefronts and entrances, skylights, glass canopies, sunshades, shower enclosures, sliding doors, windows, and interior glass partitions. Its services span the full project lifecycle from preconstruction design assist and budgeting through engineering, scheduling, fabrication, and field supervision, executed by an in-house team of project managers, estimators, fabrication staff, and field superintendents.

The business operates on a project-based, bid-driven model in which the firm is engaged as a specialty trade subcontractor by general contractors, architects, and building owners on new construction, renovation, and interior fit-out work. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding and project-specific contracts with multi-year billing cadences. The company serves a diversified mix of verticals including healthcare (Bryn Mawr Hospital, Chester County Hospital, AmeriHealth Norwood), education (University of Delaware), transportation (PHL Terminal F), cultural/institutional (Philadelphia Museum of Art), residential (Murano Condo Tower), and commercial real estate (One Crescent, 3737 Market Street).

The firm holds the North American Contractor Certification (NACC), the only ANSI-accredited third-party credential for glazing contractors, since 2019. It maintains core supplier relationships with Kawneer (since 1970, when it became the first authorized 1600 Series curtain wall fabricator), CRL, YKK AP, Wausau, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Viracon, Trulite, and Press Glass. The company has 11-50 employees, no outside institutional ownership, and no public funding activity.

Name

R. A. Kennedy & Sons

Legal name

R.A. Kennedy & Sons, Inc.

Website

https://raksons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R.A. Kennedy & Sons is a third-generation, family-owned glazing subcontractor in the Tri-State Area that fabricates and installs curtain walls, storefronts, skylights, and interior glass partitions for commercial construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing Subcontracting

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Architectural glazing services
• Glass fabrication installation
• Commercial curtain wall
• Storefront entrance systems
• Skylight canopy installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glazing Subcontracting Services: R.A. Kennedy & Sons generates revenue as a glazing subcontractor providing architectural glass and metal products and installation services for commercial construction projects. Revenue is project-based, earned through contracts with general contractors, architects, and building owners for new construction, renovation, and interior fit-out projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

R. A. Kennedy & Sons is a glazing subcontractor that fabricates and installs architectural glass and metal products for commercial construction projects. Offerings span aluminum curtain wall, storefronts, entrances, skylights, shower enclosures, sliding doors, windows, and interior glass partitions, delivered alongside preconstruction design assist, budgeting, engineering, scheduling, and full project management through installation. The company serves general contractors, architects, and building owners across the Tri-State Area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware).

Product overview

R.A. Kennedy & Sons is a glazing subcontractor offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural glass and metal products and services. The company provides fabrication and installation of aluminum curtain wall and storefront systems, entrances, skylights, shower enclosures, sliding doors, windows, and interior glass partitions. Services extend from preconstruction design assist and budgeting through engineering, scheduling, and project management to expert installation and field supervision. The company operates primarily in the Tri-State Area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) serving commercial, healthcare, education, residential, pharmaceutical, interiors, and institutional markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• NACC certification validates business and glazing practices on annual basis
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KawneercoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor system supplier for aluminum curtain wall and architectural aluminum products. In 1970, R.A. Kennedy & Sons became the first glazing installer authorized and approved to fabricate Kawneer's new 1600 Series curtain wall.
• CRL (C.R. Laurence)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor system supplier for architectural glass and metal hardware, components, and systems.
• YKK APcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor system supplier for architectural aluminum products including curtain wall and storefront systems.
• Wausau Window and Wall SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor system supplier for architectural windows and wall systems.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelopecoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor system supplier for building envelope solutions including glazing systems.
• ViraconcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor glass supplier providing architectural glass products.
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor glass supplier for architectural glass and aluminum solutions.
• Press GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor glass supplier for architectural glazing applications.
• Subcontractors Association of the Delaware Valley (SADV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association. R.A. Kennedy & Sons joined SADV when it began in 1967. The company was honored by SADV for years of industry service and commitment. Several company leaders have served as SADV president and board members.
• Architectural Glass & Metal Association (AGMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade association. Tom Kennedy chairs the AGMA board and has been involved with the organization and its predecessors since the early 1980s.
• General Building Contractors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association for general building contractors in the Philadelphia region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flynn Group (Flynn Canada/US): Large multi-trade building envelope contractor with a U.S. curtain wall and glazing division. Competes for larger commercial envelope scopes and brings stronger balance sheet and integrated trade delivery than a regional specialist like R.A. Kennedy.
• Enclos Corp. National custom curtain wall and facade contractor serving high-rise and landmark commercial projects. Competitor on complex, large-scale envelope projects where R.A. Kennedy also bids as a regional specialist.
• Binswanger Glass: Long-established commercial and architectural glazing company offering storefront, curtain wall, and interior glass solutions across multiple U.S. markets, with comparable services to R.A. Kennedy's mid-market commercial focus.
• Crown Corr Inc. National architectural metal and glass panel/curtain wall manufacturer-installer competing for high-rise and large commercial curtain wall work in the Mid-Atlantic alongside R.A. Kennedy.
• Harmon Inc. National commercial glazing and curtain wall contractor with significantly greater bonding capacity, multi-region coverage, and ability to underwrite mega-projects. Direct competitor for larger Mid-Atlantic commercial work where R.A. Kennedy also bids.

Direct peers

• W&W Glass LLC: Northeast U.S. glazing and architectural metal subcontractor with overlapping service offerings (curtain wall, storefronts, entrances, interior glass) and similar project-based delivery model serving GCs and architects in the same Mid-Atlantic corridor.
• Architectural Glass & Metal Co. (AGM): Northeast regional glazing and architectural metal subcontractor with overlapping commercial, healthcare, and institutional project experience and similar mid-size operational profile to R.A. Kennedy.

Others

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (CRH): Both a major supplier of glazing systems and aluminum framing to R.A. Kennedy and a vertically integrated provider that competes for full envelope scopes through its installer network. Comparable as a participant in the same architectural glazing value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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