WeatherPort Shelter Systems

What WeatherPort Shelter Systems does

WeatherPort Shelter Systems is a fabric structure brand that designs and markets steel-framed buildings and tensioned fabric coverings for consumer and commercial buyers. Founded in 1968, the brand offers eleven product categories including luxury yurts, high-wind canopies, promotional canopies, carports and portable garages, RV carports, boat storage buildings, outdoor event structures, backyard and retail greenhouses, swimming pool enclosures, and hunting cabins. The underlying technology centers on steel-framed architecture engineered for superior structural integrity and high-wind durability, marketed as a premium alternative to traditional wood yurts and conventional tent structures, with American-made manufacturing positioning.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market, reaching individual consumers and SMB/commercial buyers (RV owners, event organizers, gardeners, retail plant sellers, pool operators, and hunters) through its website (weatherport.com), phone-based direct sales at +1-907-344-1565, online contact forms, and scheduled appointments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with all detailed product information and purchasing routed through the parent company Alaska Structures. In 2024, WeatherPort was reorganized as a brand under Alaska Structures, a division of AKS Industries, Inc.

The brand maintains a registered WeatherPort® trademark (in use since 1968) and emphasizes 55+ years of manufacturing heritage as its primary competitive positioning. No revenue, headcount growth data, funding activity, M&A, leadership changes, or AI/ML capability disclosures are available in the source material, and the directly attributed headcount is reported at 1-10, suggesting WeatherPort functions largely as a brand/marketing layer over the Alaska Structures manufacturing and distribution operation.

Name

WeatherPort Shelter Systems

Legal name

AKS Industries, Inc.

Website

https://weatherport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WeatherPort Shelter Systems, founded in 1968 and now a brand under Alaska Structures (AKS Industries), manufactures steel-framed fabric structures including yurts, canopies, greenhouses, vehicle storage, pool enclosures, and hunting cabins for consumer and SMB buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fabric Buildings and Portable Structures

NAICS

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214)

SIC

Mobile Homes (2451), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Tents, Shelters & Sleep Systems Retail (CRAMAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail (CRAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Fabric buildings
• Portable structures
• Fabric shelters
• Vehicle carports
• Pool enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Cruces

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fabric Building Hardware Sales: One-time purchase of prefabricated fabric buildings, canopies, carports, greenhouses, and related structures. Products available in multiple sizes, colors, and configuration options. Customers can purchase standard models or customize with various insulation, window, door, and color options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

WeatherPort Shelter Systems manufactures and sells fabric buildings and structures, including luxury yurts, canopies, carports, portable garages, greenhouses, pool enclosures, and hunting cabins. The company produces steel-framed fabric structures made in the USA, serving both residential property owners and commercial buyers. Founded in 1968, WeatherPort operates as a brand of Alaska Structures, a division of AKS Industries, Inc.

Product overview

WeatherPort Shelter Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of fabric buildings and structures, all manufactured as a brand under Alaska Structures. The product line spans eleven distinct categories including Luxury Yurts (steel-framed modern alternatives to traditional wood yurts), High-Wind Canopies and Promotional Canopies (heavy-duty American-made canopy solutions), Carports & Portable Garages, RV Carports, and Boat Storage facilities (vehicle and watercraft protection structures), Outdoor Event Structures (for creating event spaces year-round), Backyard Greenhouses and Retail Greenhouses (for home and commercial growing/retail applications), Swimming Pool Enclosures (enabling year-round pool usage), and Hunting Cabins (portable or permanent hunting shelter). All products feature fabric-based construction with steel framing, emphasizing durability, weather resistance, and American-made quality dating back to 1968.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Yurts
• High-Wind Canopies
• Promotional Canopies
• Carports and Portable Garages
• RV Carports
• Boat Storage
• Outdoor Event Structures
• Backyard Greenhouses
• Retail Greenhouses
• Swimming Pool Enclosures
• Hunting Cabins

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Yurts: Leading manufacturer of modern fabric yurts for camping, glamping, and residential use. Directly comparable in the luxury-yurt category where WeatherPort positions its steel-framed alternative to traditional wood yurts.
• Alaska Structures: Sister brand under the same parent (AKS Industries) that fulfills WeatherPort orders. Manufactures fabric buildings, shelters, and structures for government, industrial, and commercial customers, making it the most directly comparable peer for product, technology, and manufacturing economics.
• ShelterLogic: One of the largest North American makers of fabric shelters, canopies, carports, and portable garages for both consumer and commercial buyers. Directly comparable in product category, target customer (homeowner/SMB), and fabric-structure technology.
• Shelter Works: Manufacturer of fabric and steel structures for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications. Comparable in fabric building technology and in custom-engineered shelter solutions for niche use cases.
• ClearSpan Fabric Structures: Manufacturer of fabric and metal buildings for agricultural, commercial, and recreational applications. Comparable in steel-framed fabric building technology and in the event, storage, and greenhouse use cases that overlap with WeatherPort.
• Coverall Construction: Maker of steel-framed fabric buildings for vehicle storage, warehousing, and commercial use. Directly comparable in steel-frame fabric building construction and in the RV/boat/vehicle storage segments served by WeatherPort.
• Caravan Canopy: Manufacturer and distributor of pop-up canopies, instant shelters, and event canopies. Directly comparable in canopy and promotional-event product categories, with overlapping target buyers in event organizers and small businesses.

Emerging players

• Abri d'Abri / Nomadic Shelter Co. Niche maker of modern yurts and fabric shelters for glamping, retreats, and backyard use. Comparable as an emerging player in the modern yurt and fabric shelter category that overlaps with WeatherPort's luxury yurt and event structure lines.

Broad incumbents

• Canopia by Palram: Broad outdoor structures brand under Palram offering greenhouses, patio covers, carports, and storage sheds. Comparable in the backyard greenhouse, carport, and pool enclosure use cases, though Palram's portfolio spans well beyond fabric structures.
• VersaTube Building Systems: Manufacturer of steel framing and metal building kits for carports, garages, and storage. Comparable in the vehicle storage and steel-frame structure categories where WeatherPort's carports and RV storage compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weatherport
• Facebookfacebook.com/weatherportsheltersystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weatherport-shelter-systems

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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