Lane-Aire

What Lane-Aire does

Lane-Aire Manufacturing Corp. is a privately held, family-scale manufacturer of skylights, roof hatches, smoke vents, safety accessories, and flashing systems, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Corona, California with a secondary manufacturing facility in Carson, CA and a sales office in Northern California. The company operates with union labor (Sheet Metal Workers Local 170) in a modern manufacturing facility, producing products from aluminum alloy 6063 T-5 structural members, acrylic/plexiglas and glass glazing, santoprene gaskets, and steel components fabricated via heliarc welding. Lane-Aire's product portfolio spans standard domed skylights, custom architectural glass skylights (double pitch, ridge, barrel vault, pyramid, multi-faceted, hip-ridge, lean-to), roof hatches including equipment and stairway access variants, UL-listed smoke vents with fusible link activation, and a proprietary flashing system family (Clip-Lok, Brick-Lok, Expanso-Lok, Stucco-Lok, Modified Stucco-Lok) tailored to specific construction types.

The company sells exclusively through a direct, consultative sales model, with knowledgeable sales consultants supporting architects, contractors, and building owners from design specification through installation. All products are custom-quoted based on size, materials, and configuration, with no public price list. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales distributed across North America to commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects, with no recurring or subscription component. Lane-Aire serves three primary use-case segments (commercial, industrial, residential) and emphasizes its 60-year operating history, domestically sourced materials, union-labor craftsmanship, and 5-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship as core differentiators.

Name

Lane-Aire

Legal name

Lane-Aire Manufacturing Corp.

Website

https://lane-aire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lane-Aire Manufacturing Corp. is a privately held, union-built manufacturer of skylights, roof hatches, smoke vents, and flashing systems founded in 1963, serving commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects across North America from facilities in Corona and Carson, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skylight and Roof Hatch Manufacturing

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights & Roof Windows (IMADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ), Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

Keywords

• Skylight manufacturing
• Roof hatch systems
• Smoke vent products
• Architectural daylighting
• Building envelope products

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skylight and Roof Hatch Product Sales: Lane-Aire generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of skylights (domed and glass), roof hatches, smoke vents, safety products (guard rails, ladder extensions, safety posts), and flashing systems. Products are sold directly to construction industry customers including architects, contractors, and building owners for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with pricing determined by custom quotes based on specifications, size, and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lane-Aire manufactures and sells skylights (domed acrylic and custom architectural glass), roof access hatches, automatic smoke vents, OSHA-compliant rooftop safety accessories (guard rails, ladder extensions, safety posts), and proprietary flashing systems for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects across North America. Products are made-to-order in California facilities using union labor and sold directly to architects, contractors, and building owners through a consultative sales model.

Product overview

Lane-Aire is a manufacturer of skylights and roof access products established in 1963, producing and assembling products with union labor in Corona, CA. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: skylights (domed and glass variants) and roof hatches, supplemented by smoke vents for fire safety and flashing accessories for various construction types. Domed skylights include curb-mounted, self-flashing, openable, pyramid, and circular dome models available in standard sizes with acrylic glazing options. Custom glass skylights offer architectural solutions including double pitch, ridge, curved barrel vault, segmented barrel vault, pyramid, multi-faceted pyramid, hip-ridge, lean-to, and curb-mounted flat designs. Roof hatch offerings encompass standard, plastic domed, flat glass, and louvered variants, plus equipment hatches for large equipment transfer and stairway hatches for extended access. Smoke vents provide automatic fire venting with fusible link activation, available in standard plastic domed, louvered, double door, and heavy-duty configurations with various certifications. Safety accessories include guard rails, ladder extensions, and safety posts that meet OSHA and ANSI standards. Flashing products (Clip-Lok, Brick-Lok, Expanso-Lok, Stucco-Lok, Modified Stucco-Lok) serve different construction types from concrete to masonry to stucco. The products are distributed across North America for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Domed Skylights Standard line of thermoformed acrylic dome skylights available in curb-mounted, self-flashing, openable, pyramid, circular, and flat configurations with clear, white translucent, bronze, or grey solar control glazing. Designed for installation on rooftops of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to provide natural daylighting and ventilation.
• Custom Glass Skylights Custom-fabricated architectural glass skylights including double pitch, ridge, curved barrel vault, segmented barrel vault, pyramid, multi-faceted pyramid, hip-ridge, lean-to, and curb-mounted flat designs. Built to specified sizes and pitches for atriums, patios, ridge integration, and aesthetically demanding commercial and industrial applications.
• Roof Hatches Roof access hatches for ladder, stair, and large equipment transfer through rooftops. Includes standard, plastic domed (with integrated skylight dome), flat glass, louvered (continuous gravity ventilation), equipment (double-door), and stairway configurations in various size options. Designed for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings requiring safe roof access.
• Smoke Vents Automatic smoke vents that activate via UL-listed fusible link (or optional Electro-Thermal link) when heat is detected, releasing smoke through the roof to aid fire fighting and evacuation. Configurations include standard, plastic domed, plastic domed with louvered sides, double door, UL listed (snow-load rated), and heavy duty double door (UBC 15-7 tested, opens against 10 PSF snow or wind load).
• Safety Guard Rails (Type A and Type B) Clamp-on safety rails for roof hatch egress and ingress meeting OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.23, available in Type A (no roof penetration required) and Type B configurations for safe ingress and egress through hatch openings.
• Save-A-Life Ladder Extension Safety ladder extension for roof hatch access constructed with steel vertical rails and epoxy finish, available in multiple heights to provide safer transitions onto and off of fixed ladders at roof access points.
• SP-1 Safety Post Spring-loaded safety post for fixed ladders with built-in counter spring for one-hand lifting, latch for height maintenance, square post for grip, and fall arrest attachment ring. Meets ANSI A 14.3 and OSHA requirements for secure climbing support.
• Flashing Systems (Clip-Lok, Brick-Lok, Expanso-Lok, Stucco-Lok, Modified Stucco-Lok) Specialized proprietary flashing systems engineered for weather-tight roof penetrations across construction types including concrete (Clip-Lok, permanent dovetail reglet with re-flashing capability), brick and masonry (Brick-Lok, removable), general new and old construction (Expanso-Lok, free-floating design for maximum contraction/expansion), stucco (Stucco-Lok, with expansion joint to prevent roof heat cracking stucco), and surface-mounted reglet applications (Modified Stucco-Lok).

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in buildings all over North America
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sheet Metal Workers Local 170coreOthersLane-Aire is a proud partner with the Sheet Metal Workers Local 170 union. The company manufactures products with domestically sourced materials using union labor. Long-time employees take pride in their work and enjoy the benefits of their long-term relationship with the company and union.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Natural Light Energy Systems: Manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices and commercial skylights serving industrial and commercial construction. Comparable to Lane-Aire in commercial and industrial daylighting solutions.
• CrystaLite Skylights: US manufacturer of custom and standard residential and commercial skylights, including glass and acrylic domes. Compares to Lane-Aire across both standard skylight SKUs and custom architectural configurations.
• Kingspan Light + Air: Daylighting, smoke ventilation, and roof access systems including polycarbonate skylights and structural glazing. Direct competitor in commercial skylights, smoke vents, and roof access products.
• Acudor Access Doors: Manufacturer of access doors, roof hatches, and floor hatches for commercial construction. Overlaps with Lane-Aire's roof hatch product line and broader roof penetration offering.
• Bilco Company: Manufacturer of roof hatches, smoke vents, and floor access doors. Direct overlap with Lane-Aire's roof hatch and automatic smoke vent product categories, especially in commercial and institutional construction.
• Wasco Skylights: US manufacturer of standard and custom structural skylights, including pyramid, ridge, and barrel vault designs. Closely comparable to Lane-Aire's custom architectural skylight line.
• Babcock-Davis: Manufacturer of roof hatches, smoke vents, safety rails, and access products for commercial buildings. Direct competitor across Lane-Aire's roof hatch, smoke vent, and OSHA-compliant safety accessory categories.
• Nystrom Products: Manufacturer of roof hatches, smoke vents, access doors, and fall-protection safety products. Comparable to Lane-Aire in roof access and life-safety categories for commercial buildings.
• Sunoptics (Signify): Commercial tubular daylighting devices and prismatic skylights, now part of Signify. Directly competes with Lane-Aire's commercial and industrial daylighting product range.
• Velux Group: Danish-founded global leader in roof windows and skylights for residential and commercial buildings. Most directly comparable competitor to Lane-Aire in the manufacturing and sale of skylights/roof windows across North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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