W. H. Stovall
W. H. Stovall is a Virginia-based commercial building envelope subcontractor, founded in 1927, that fabricates and installs aluminum composite panels, curtain walls, storefronts, and glass/glazing, serving architects and general contractors across the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1927
- HeadquartersAshland, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What W. H. Stovall does
W. H. Stovall & Company, LLC is a Virginia-based commercial building envelope subcontractor that fabricates, distributes, and installs engineered exterior products, including aluminum composite panels, profile metal panels, insulated metal wall panels, column covers, storefronts, entrances, curtain walls, skylights, and glass/glazing. The firm is self-described as the only fabricator in the United States producing both glass and metal panels under a single roof, enabling assembly integration in a controlled environment using CNC routers programmed via AutoCAD. The company is headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, operates a single manufacturing facility at 11130 Leadbetter Road, and serves a regional customer base concentrated in Central Virginia, with named projects delivered for Altria, Carvana, James Madison University, Liberty University, Dominion Energy, and other enterprise clients across the education, retail, utility, religious, and entertainment sectors.
The company operates a project-based revenue model, bidding as a subcontractor to general contractors (e.g., Gilbane Building Company) and engaging in design-assist relationships with architecture firms (e.g., VMDO Architects, PSU Architecture, LS3P). Its revenue is derived from fabrication, distribution, and installation services billed per project, supplemented by engineering and design-assist services and, more recently, a building envelope performance service line that scans, tests, and remediates existing structures for energy savings. Proprietary differentiation rests on the WHS Rain Screen System and WHS Gasketed System, both developed in-house using company-engineered extrusions, as well as long-standing authorized-distributor agreements with major OEMs including Kawneer, Alucobond (3A Composites), Arconic Reynobond, Kingspan, Morin, Viracon, and Waltek.
The firm is privately held as an LLC, was acquired by River City Enterprises (John Epley and Tee Valentine) in May 2022, and is led by President Jerry Baker, who succeeded prior owner Bruce Cann in September 2022. The company employs 11-50 people, with an average employee tenure of more than 20 years in glass and panel installation, and emphasizes long-cycle relationship-based selling rather than broad marketing. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no external institutional investors, and no public funding rounds; the operating geography is described as the U.S. Southeast, with a Central Virginia anchor.
W. H. Stovall firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- W. H. Stovall
- Legal name
- W. H. Stovall & Company, LLC
- Website
- https://whstovall.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1927
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- W. H. Stovall is a Virginia-based commercial building envelope subcontractor, founded in 1927, that fabricates and installs aluminum composite panels, curtain walls, storefronts, and glass/glazing, serving architects and general contractors across the Mid-Atlantic region.
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W. H. Stovall industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Building Envelope Glazing and Cladding
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)
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Where W. H. Stovall is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ashland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
W. H. Stovall business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Fabrication, Distribution and Installation Services: Project-based revenue from fabricating, distributing, and installing engineered building products including aluminum composite panels, metal panels, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, and glass/glazing for commercial construction projects. Services include engineering, field measuring, and installation with single source of responsibility.
- Engineering and Design Services: Design assist and engineering services where Stovall professionals work with design engineers to maximize building envelope performance. Includes development of new solutions, products, or systems for projects.
- Building Envelope Performance Services: Testing, inspection, and scanning of existing building envelopes with action plans for performance and energy savings optimization.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Commercial Glass/Glazing Installation - Installation Foreman |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Shop General Labor - Glass and Metal Fabrication |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project Manager - Commercial Glass/Glazing |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Field Glass/Glazing Installer |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
W. H. Stovall product offering
Product offeringCore offering
W. H. Stovall fabricates, distributes, and installs engineered building envelope products for commercial construction projects, including aluminum composite panels, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, glass and glazing, metal wall panels, column covers, skylights, and sunshades. The company also provides engineering/design assist and building envelope performance testing and remediation services. It operates as a subcontractor to general contractors and as a design partner to architects, primarily in Central Virginia and the U.S. Southeast.
Product overview
W.H. Stovall is a building envelope products and services company offering fabrication, distribution, and installation of engineered building products. The company operates as one of the few fabricators of both glass and panels under one roof in the United States. Their core product portfolio includes Aluminum Composite Panels (with proprietary WHS Rain Screen System and WHS Gasketed System), Profile Metal Panels, Insulated Metal Wall Panels, Curtain Walls (Kawneer 1600 System), Storefronts and Entrances, Skylights, Glass and Glazing, Column Cover Rolling, and Sunshades. They also provide engineering and design services, building envelope performance testing and remediation, and automation/technology-driven custom fabrication. The company engineers, field measures, fabricates, and installs all products internally, offering a single source of responsibility for project deliverables.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aluminum Composite Panels
- Profile Metal Panels
- Insulated Metal Wall Panels
- Column Cover Rolling
- Storefronts
- Entrances
- Curtain Walls
- Skylights
- Glass and Glazing
- WHS Rain Screen System
- WHS Gasketed System
- Sunshades
- Fabrication, Distribution and Installation Services
- Engineering and Design Services
- Building Envelope Performance Services
Companies that use W. H. Stovall
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
W. H. Stovall technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
W. H. Stovall partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Gilbane Building CompanycoreGeneral contractor for Altria headquarters project - a major commercial construction project where Stovall served as subcontractor for building envelope products.
- VMDO ArchitectscoreArchitecture firm partnered with on JMU New Student Housing project, working with Stovall on design assist for building envelope solutions.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
W. H. Stovall competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Walters & Wolf: Mid-Atlantic-based building envelope subcontractor that designs, fabricates, and installs architectural metal panels, curtain walls, and glazing systems. Highly comparable to W. H. Stovall in scope (metal panel + glazing), customer base (GCs and architects), and regional footprint.
- Tubelite Inc. Manufacturer and fabricator of aluminum storefront, entrance, and curtain wall systems for the commercial construction industry. Directly comparable to Stovall's Kawneer-based storefront and curtain wall fabrication business.
- Enclos Corp. Specialty curtain wall and exterior envelope contractor serving architects, GCs, and owners on high-rise and complex façades. Comparable to Stovall in design-assist curtain wall delivery and engineered envelope scope, though at a national scale.
- Trainor Glass Company: Glass and glazing contractor serving architects, general contractors, and building owners in the Mid-Atlantic with fabrication and installation of curtain walls, storefronts, and interior glazing. Closely matches Stovall's commercial glazing business and Virginia-area project base.
- Manko Window Systems: Custom manufacturer of architectural aluminum windows, storefronts, curtain walls, and entrances serving architects and contractors. Overlaps with Stovall on storefront, entrance, and custom aluminum fabrication work.
- Wausau Window and Wall Systems: Manufacturer and fabricator of commercial windows, curtain walls, and storefront systems serving institutional and commercial construction. Comparable to Stovall in engineered aluminum fenestration and curtain wall fabrication.
Emerging players
- PRL Glass Systems: Manufacturer and fabricator of architectural aluminum and glass products including storefronts, entrance systems, and curtain walls. Comparable to Stovall's storefront and entrance fabrication offering, though PRL emphasizes distribution to glazing contractors.
Broad incumbents
- Harmon (Apogee Enterprises): Largest North American building glass, curtain wall, and façade contractor operating as a segment of Apogee Enterprises. Competes with Stovall on large commercial curtain wall and glazing projects, but at far greater scale and geographic reach.
- Flynn (APi Group): Building envelope and construction services provider offering curtain wall, glazing, metal panel, and roofing solutions across North America. Competes with Stovall in exterior envelope installation and has substantially broader geographic and capability reach.
Regional players
- Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA): Southeast/Mid-Atlantic glass, glazing, and aluminum panel contractor serving GCs and architects with storefront, curtain wall, and panel installation. Comparable regional peer to Stovall with overlapping Mid-Atlantic territory.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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W. H. Stovall leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
W. H. Stovall funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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W. H. Stovall M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about W. H. Stovall
What does W. H. Stovall do?
W. H. Stovall fabricates, distributes, and installs engineered building envelope products for commercial construction projects, including aluminum composite panels, curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, glass and glazing, metal wall panels, column covers, skylights, and sunshades. The company also provides engineering/design assist and building envelope performance testing and remediation services. It operates as a subcontractor to general contractors and as a design partner to architects, primarily in Central Virginia and the U.S. Southeast.
Is W. H. Stovall a public or private company?
W. H. Stovall is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was W. H. Stovall founded?
W. H. Stovall was founded in 1927. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is W. H. Stovall based?
W. H. Stovall is headquartered in Ashland, United States, in the North America region.
How does W. H. Stovall make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Fabrication, Distribution and Installation Services are the primary driver. The others are engineering and Design Services and building Envelope Performance Services.
Who are W. H. Stovall's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Walters & Wolf, Tubelite Inc., Enclos Corp., Trainor Glass Company, Manko Window Systems and Wausau Window and Wall Systems. PRL Glass Systems is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Harmon (Apogee Enterprises) and Flynn (APi Group). Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA) is listed as a regional player.
Does W. H. Stovall have an API?
No public API is recorded for W. H. Stovall.
What industry is W. H. Stovall in?
W. H. Stovall's product category is Commercial Building Envelope Glazing and Cladding. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAMAD, Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB), with a secondary code of HSAPAOAH, Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors). Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.