Shwinco Architectural Products

Name

Shwinco Architectural Products

Legal name

Shwinco Architectural Products LLC

Website

https://shwinco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Windows and Doors

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Impact-resistant windows
• Hurricane-resistant windows
• Vinyl window manufacturing
• Commercial-grade fenestration
• Architectural doors and windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Dothan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Window Sales: Manufacture and sale of vinyl and hybrid vinyl-aluminum windows including Single-Hung, Horizontal Slider, Casement, and Awning styles under the Dominator brand. Products are sold through dealer network with standard sizes and custom configurations available.
2. Door Sales: Manufacture and sale of impact-rated sliding glass doors and French doors under the Guardian Doors brand. Available in standard sizes or custom designed configurations.
3. Custom/Architectural Products: Custom architectural shape windows and fixed lite products for residential and commercial applications. Custom colors and wood grain options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shwinco Architectural Products manufactures and sells high-performance hybrid vinyl-aluminum windows and doors under the Dominator Windows™ and Guardian Doors™ brands. Products are engineered to exceed standard building codes, including Miami-Dade County Code, with rated performance for hurricane impact (Missile Level E), bomb blast resistance (GSA/DOD Type 1 and 2), high design pressure (DP100/DP120, 200 MPH winds), and sound dampening (STC 40). Sales are conducted through an authorized dealer network using a quote-based pricing model.

Product overview

Shwinco Architectural Products manufactures high-performance windows and doors under two main brands: Dominator Windows™ and Guardian Doors™. The product line includes the Dominator EXT flagship hybrid vinyl window (the only vinyl window rated Heavy Commercial by AAMA), the 9000-Series Single-Hung and 9050-Series Horizontal Slider windows, the 3000-Series Casement and Awning windows, and Architectural Shapes/Fixed Lite options. The Guardian Doors brand includes the 9700-Series Sliding Glass Door and 9800-Series French Door. All products are marketed as 'Built Shwincode Strong' with above-code performance including hurricane resistance, bomb blast protection, and energy efficiency through Cardinal 340 glass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOMINATOR WINDOWS™: Premium window product line featuring the 9000-Series Single-Hung, 9050-Series Horizontal Slider, 3000-Series Casement, 3000-Series Awning, and Architectural Shapes/Fixed Lite windows. Known for impact resistance, bomb blast protection, and heavy commercial construction ratings.
• GUARDIAN DOORS™

Products and services

• Dominator EXT™ (Flagship 9000-Series Single-Hung Hybrid Vinyl Window) The flagship hybrid vinyl-aluminum single-hung window with Shwincode Unitized Structural Design. Achieves DP100 (200 MPH winds), Missile Level E impact rating (ASTM E1886/E1996), GSA/DOD Type 1 and 2 bomb-blast resistance, and STC 40 sound dampening. Rated Heavy Commercial by AAMA and HVHZ (FL 8153.4). Sold to dealers for residential, commercial, and government/military installations.
• 9050-Series Horizontal Slider Window Horizontal sliding window with DP120 structural performance (200 MPH winds), Missile Level E impact rating, and GSA/DOD Type 1 and 2 bomb-blast resistance. Available in Dominator II (DP70/70) and Dominator I (DP55/55) configurations. Maximum sizes OX-XO 76" x 74", XOX 112" x 64". HVHZ rated (FL 16477.1). Sold through the dealer network for residential and commercial projects.
• 3000-Series Casement Window Shwinco's best-selling casement window with DP65/65 structural performance and Missile Level D impact rating. Features a multi-point locking system providing a zipper-like seal that eliminates lock bypass. Maximum casement size 36" x 72", fixed lite size 60" x 72". Florida product approval FL 15757.1. Sold through dealer network for residential and commercial applications.
• 3000-Series Awning Window Best-selling awning window with maximum awning size 53" x 36". Florida product approval FL 15758.1. Sold through dealer network for residential and commercial applications requiring awning window configurations.
• Architectural Shapes / Fixed Lite Windows Fixed lite windows available in various architectural shapes to complement residential and commercial projects. Can be engineered to meet specific structural and performance requirements. Custom colors and wood grain options available. Sold through the dealer network.
• 9700-Series Sliding Glass Door Best-selling impact-rated sliding glass door under the Guardian Doors brand. DP80/80 structural performance, Missile Level D rated. Features commercial hardware, stainless tandem-rollers, integral nail fin, 4-9/16" wall depth with 1-3/4" panel. Florida product approval FL 16520.1, NFRC certified. Available in standard sizes and custom configurations up to OXXO 192" x 96". Sold through dealer network.
• 9800-Series French Door Best-selling impact-rated French door under the Guardian Doors brand. DP75/75 structural performance. Features full stainless steel multi-point locking system, powder-coated handles, and stainless steel shoot bolt system. HVHZ rated and AAMA certified. Florida product approval FL 12100.1. Available in standard sizes and custom configurations. Sold through dealer network for residential and commercial projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• DP100 (200 MPH winds) structural performance on 9000-Series Single-Hung
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marvin Windows and Doors: Marvin is a large, established manufacturer of premium windows and doors across a broad portfolio, including impact-rated coastal lines. As a broader incumbent, it competes with Shwinco in custom architectural applications but does not specialize in the vinyl-heavy commercial-impact niche.
• MI Windows and Doors: MI Windows and Doors is a large US vinyl window and door manufacturer serving residential and light-commercial markets. It is a broader-volume competitor to Shwinco in vinyl window categories but does not focus on the Heavy Commercial and bomb-blast specifications.
• Andersen Corporation: Andersen is one of the largest US window and door manufacturers with a wide residential and commercial portfolio. While Andersen offers impact-rated products, its scale and broad line position it as a broad incumbent rather than a direct specialist peer.
• JELD-WEN: JELD-WEN is a global building products manufacturer with a broad windows and doors portfolio spanning multiple price tiers. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with Shwinco in select impact and commercial-grade products but does not specialize in the above-code niche.

Direct peers

• Kolbe Windows & Doors: Kolbe manufactures premium custom windows and doors, including impact-rated product lines for coastal and high-performance applications. Shwinco competes with Kolbe in the architectural/specifier-driven premium residential and commercial segment.
• CGI Windows & Doors: CGI Windows & Doors manufactures impact-resistant and hurricane-rated windows and doors for residential and commercial applications, with a strong Florida presence. It overlaps directly with Shwinco's Dominator EXT and Guardian Doors lines in impact and HVHZ specifications.
• ES Windows: ES Windows manufactures commercial-grade aluminum and vinyl impact windows and doors, including high-design-pressure products for hurricane zones. Shwinco's Heavy Commercial AAMA-rated products overlap with ES Windows' commercial impact portfolio.
• Custom Window Systems (CWS): CWS is a Florida-based manufacturer of vinyl impact windows and doors serving coastal residential and light-commercial markets. The product positioning, HVHZ approvals, and dealer-channel GTM closely mirror Shwinco's model.
• WinDoor: WinDoor (a PGT Innovations brand) specializes in premium sliding glass doors and windows for coastal residential and luxury construction. Its impact-rated door line competes directly with Shwinco's Guardian Doors 9700-Series and 9800-Series.
• PGT Innovations: PGT Innovations is one of the largest US manufacturers of impact-resistant windows and doors, headquartered in Florida and focused on the hurricane-zone residential market. Shwinco competes directly with PGT in the Southeast US impact window and door category, particularly in HVHZ-rated vinyl and hybrid product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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