Ultrafab

What Ultrafab does

Ultrafab, Inc. is a private US manufacturer of pile and extruded weatherstripping products for the fenestration (window and door) industry, and of specialty brush and seal component parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Farmington, New York, the company operates as a subsidiary of Roto Window and Door Technology and has been an active contributor to industry standards-setting through the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), including co-development of the 701 and 702 weatherseal standards. The product portfolio spans three core lines: (i) pile weatherseals under brands such as Tri-Fin, FIVE FIN, ULTRA FIN, ULTRA PILE, ULTRA PLUG, ULTRA REACH, ULTRA SOFT FIN, ULTRA TECT, ULTRA LOC, Gold Series, and Q Series in multiple backing variants; (ii) extruded seals including flexible and rigid PVC, multi-hollow bulb, polypropylene leaf, push-in, T-slot, ULTRA GLIDE, and ULTRA CELL micro-cellular foam variants; and (iii) specialty products such as custom brush seals, mounted brushes, roller brushes, AngleOn/AngleOn XT vibratory feeder brushes, ULTRA NYLON, ULTRA BEND, custom extrusions, and fire-rated (UL 94-V0) brushes.

Ultrafab's underlying technology centers on a proprietary non-woven manufacturing system that guarantees uniform pile height and backing widths, combined with ultrasonic welding assembly that integrates fins, fibers, and backing into a single unitized component resistant to separation during fabrication or use. Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates from three US production sites (Farmington NY, the new Spartanburg SC facility inaugurated April 2026 with up to 50 machines on 24/5 schedules, and McPherson KS), plus warehouse locations in Dallas TX and Roberts WI. The company runs an AAMA-accredited test lab offering free air resistance and wind-driven rain testing to customers, and all weatherseals meet or exceed AAMA Class A requirements. Business model revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of manufactured components on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go basis to window and door fabricators and extruders (primary segment) and to OEM manufacturers across transportation, pneumatic tube, industrial lighting, office equipment/printer, and industrial automation verticals (secondary segments). Distribution is direct via a Request a Quote channel, regional sales representatives, and an interactive digital catalog, supplemented by trade show co-exhibition with parent Roto at GlassBuild America, WinDoor, Advanced Textiles Expo, and Automate. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company has announced 3.5% to 5% price increases effective January 2026 and a 4.7% temporary surcharge effective June 2026 across major product lines.

Name

Ultrafab

Legal name

Ultrafab, Inc.

Website

https://ultrafab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Ultrafab is a private US manufacturer, founded in 1970 and subsidiary of Roto Window and Door Technology, producing pile and extruded weatherstripping for the fenestration industry and specialty brush and seal components for OEMs across transportation, automation, lighting, and office equipment markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pile and Extruded Weatherseal Products: Manufactures and sells pile and extruded weatherstripping products for the window and door industry. Revenue generated through direct product sales to fabricators and extruders.
2. Specialty Brush and Seal Components: Custom OEM engineered solutions including specialty brush and seal component parts for various industrial applications. Revenue from custom-designed products based on OEM specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ultrafab is a premier manufacturer of pile and extruded weatherstripping products used to seal windows and doors against air, water, dust, and noise infiltration. The company also designs and produces custom specialty brush seals, mounted brushes, roller brushes, and custom plastic extrusions for OEM customers in transportation, pneumatic tube, industrial lighting, office equipment, and other industrial markets. All products are developed and verified in an AAMA-accredited in-house Test Lab and meet or exceed AAMA/FGIA Class A performance standards.

Product overview

Ultrafab is a premier manufacturer of pile and extruded weatherstripping products for the fenestration (window and door) industry, and specialty brush and seal component parts for OEMs. The product portfolio is organized into three main lines: (1) Pile Weatherseals — including TRI-FIN®, FIVE FIN®, ULTRA FIN®, ULTRA PILE®, ULTRA PLUG®, ULTRA REACH®, ULTRA SOFT FIN®, ULTRA TECT®, ULTRA LOC®, Gold Series, Q Series, and backing variants (Adhesive Back, Angle Pile, Kerf Mounted, Door Astragals); (2) Extruded Seals — including Flexible & Rigid PVC, Multi-Hollow Bulb, Polypropylene Leaf, Push-In, T-Slot, ULTRA GLIDE®, and ULTRA CELL® Micro-Cellular Foam Seals; and (3) Specialty Products — including Custom Brush Seals, Industrial Brush Seals, Mounted Brushes, Roller Brushes, Specialty Brushes, Custom Extrusions, AngleOn™, AngleOn® XT, ULTRA NYLON®, ULTRA BEND®, Fire Rated Brushes, and die-cut Foam Gaskets and Solid/Sponge Rubber products. Ultrafab also provides a free Test Lab Service for air/water testing of customer fenestration products. The company operates ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems and serves OEM markets including healthcare/medical, industrial/energy, office equipment, transportation, lighting & shade, HVAC, agricultural, networking, and pneumatic tubes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AngleOn™: Durable brush solution for vibratory movement applications with 20° directional nylon filament
• ULTRA NYLON®
• ULTRA BEND®
• ULTRA CELL®
• Tri-Fin®
• FIVE FIN®
• ULTRA LOC®

Products and services

• Pile Weatherseals Pile-type weatherseals manufactured for fabricators and extruders in the window and door industry. Includes branded variants TRI-FIN, FIVE FIN, ULTRA FIN, ULTRA PILE, ULTRA PLUG, ULTRA REACH, ULTRA SOFT FIN, ULTRA TECT Architectural Pile, ULTRA LOC Lock-In-Place, Gold Series, Q Series, Adhesive Back, Angle Pile, Kerf Mounted Pile, and Door Astragals. Designed to meet or exceed AAMA Class A ratings.
• Extruded Seals Extruded plastic sealing profiles for window and door fenestration applications. Includes Flexible and Rigid PVC Seals, Multi-Hollow Bulb Seals, Polypropylene Leaf Seals, Push-In Extruded Seals, T-Slot Extruded Seals, and ULTRA GLIDE low-friction seals. Designed to meet or exceed AAMA Class A ratings.
• ULTRA CELL® Micro-Cellular Foam Seals Thermoplastic micro-cellular foam weatherseals with industry-leading compression set resistance, weatherability, and color stability; provides consistent low closing forces and is fully heat-weldable with the ability to wrap 90-degree corners.
• Custom Brush Seals Custom-designed brush seals for OEM applications, eliminating vibration, noise, air, dust, and water infiltration; manufactured using ultrasonic welding for integrated assemblies with multiple filament, angle, and adhesive options.
• Industrial Brush Seals Heavy-duty industrial brush seals including Q Series and QD Series for high-traffic commercial and industrial applications requiring robust sealing or sweeping.
• Mounted Brushes Ultrasonically welded brush assemblies combining fin, fibers, and backing into a unified component for OEM fabrication applications.
• Roller Brushes Brushes wound around a tubular shaft, customized by pile material, density, and external diameter, used in cleaning, feeding, and material handling applications in office equipment and other machinery.
• Specialty Brushes Ultrasonically welded specialty brushes ranging from light shielding to passive ionization, cleaning, and filtering for delicate or aggressive industrial applications.
• Custom Extrusions Custom plastic profile extrusion solutions utilizing co-extrusion and multi-durometer technology for OEM sealing applications across industries.
• AngleOn™ Directional Brush Technology Directional nylon filament brush technology with a 20-degree angle designed for vibratory conveyor and feeder bowl applications, enabling faster, smoother, and quieter parts movement than rubber or canvas coverings.
• AngleOn® XT Extended Brush Technology Extended version of the AngleOn directional brush technology for vibratory and automation applications.
• ULTRA NYLON® Seal Bristle seal technology with a unique design for exceptional wear resistance, used in sorting, cleaning, static control, and pneumatic tube applications; available in multiple bristle densities, fiber diameters, and heights with die cuts and adhesive options.
• ULTRA BEND® Premium Dust Plug Soft-backed dust plug with non-oriented fiber design, aggressive adhesive, and 360-degree wraparound seal for dust, light, and air protection around tight radii or internal diameters.
• Fire Rated Brush Seals (UL 94-V0) Custom brush seals that have passed UL 94-V0 fire-rating requirements at an independent UL certified testing laboratory, available with UL 94-V0 rated adhesive for OEM fire-compliance applications.
• Die-Cut Foam Gaskets Die-cut foam gaskets for sealing, cushioning, and gap-filling across fenestration and OEM applications.
• Die-Cut Solid and Sponge Rubber Die-cut solid and sponge rubber seals and gaskets for industrial sealing applications.
• AAMA Test Lab Services Value-added test lab service offered free-of-charge to customers; performs air resistance testing and simulates wind-driven rain on a corrosion-resistant test wall. Tests up to 96"x96" samples per ASTM E283, E547, E331 standards and conducts compression set, extreme temperature, QUV accelerated weathering, and Xenon Arc color fade evaluations.
• New Extruded Components and Specialty Products Lines Upcoming expanded product lines for Extruded Components and Specialty Products divisions, to be manufactured at the new 115,000 sq ft Spartanburg production facility consolidating all Ultrafab weatherseals production lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% improvement in air infiltration with Tri-Fin compared to single fin
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RotocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Ultrafab and Roto maintain a continued partnership as co-exhibitors at major industry events including GlassBuild America 2025, WinDoor 2025, and others. The partnership is described as a #PerfectMatch, combining Ultrafab's leading sealing products with Roto's superior window and door hardware. The Spartanburg facility warehouses Roto window and door hardware alongside Ultrafab weatherseals, allowing customers to pick up coordinated orders from a single location.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tremco (Tremco CPG): Manufactures construction sealants, weatherproofing, and air barrier systems. Adjacent competitor in building envelope sealing with broader portfolio and more commercial/institutional focus than Ultrafab's fenestration-centric business.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer with construction and industrial product lines. Adjacent to Ultrafab in sealing solutions, particularly in door and window bonding/sealing applications, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Quanex Building Products: Larger building products manufacturer with window and door component offerings including seals and extrusions. Overlaps with Ultrafab on fenestration OEM supply, but as part of a much broader component portfolio.
• Sika: Global construction chemicals and sealing specialist. Competes with Ultrafab on high-performance sealing and weatherization solutions in commercial construction, but with a much broader product portfolio including sealants and adhesives.

Direct peers

• M-D Building Products: Produces weatherstripping, door seals, and related building weatherization products. Overlaps with Ultrafab's pile weatherseals and weatherstripping products, though with broader DIY/retail distribution.
• Endura Products: Manufactures door components including weatherseals, astragals, and sill solutions for entry door OEMs. Direct overlap with Ultrafab's door astragal and weatherseal product lines serving the same door fabricator customers.
• AmesburyTruth (Cornerstone Building Brands): Direct competitor in pile and extruded weatherseals for window and door OEMs. Closest product overlap with Ultrafab's core pile weatherseal portfolio and serves the same fabricator/extruder customer base.
• Rehau: Produces polymer-based sealing solutions for windows, doors, and building envelope applications. Competes directly with Ultrafab's extruded seals and custom extrusion business in fenestration markets.
• Schlegel (Trelleborg): Manufactures pile, foam, and brush weatherseals for windows, doors, and OEM sealing applications. Direct overlap with Ultrafab's Tri-Fin, Ultra Cell, and brush seal lines, serving similar fenestration customers globally.

Others

• Roto Window and Door Technology: Parent company and strategic partner of Ultrafab, manufacturing window and door hardware globally. Co-exhibits at industry trade shows and shares warehouse space at Spartanburg; relevant as the controlling shareholder shaping Ultrafab's strategic direction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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