What Blackcomb Materials Ltd. does

Blackcomb Facade Technology (legal entity Blackcomb Materials Ltd.) is a British Columbia-based facade technology contractor specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of high-performance curtain wall and building envelope systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Whistler, BC with a manufacturing facility in Langley, BC, the company operates as the exclusive Western Canada and Pacific Northwest partner for RAICO Bautechnik's aluminum (Therm+ A-V/A-I), steel (Therm+ FS-I/S-I), and timber (Therm+ H-I) curtain wall systems, and as the official Western Canadian distribution partner for Sky-Frame frameless sliding doors and MHB Dutch steel windows/doors. All curtain wall assemblies, doors, and operable vents are manufactured at the Langley facility using components sourced from RAICO in Germany, and all systems are engineered to meet Passive House certification standards with U-Values below 0.8 W/m²K. The company supports integrated BIM workflows (Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CADWorks) and has executed complex curved facades, large-span skylights, and structurally glazed assemblies.

The business operates a project-based revenue model with custom quote-based pricing, generating revenue through three streams: facade system design/engineering/fabrication, installation services (in-house teams for Canadian projects; technical support and on-site supervision for international projects), and complementary custom glazing (showers, mirrors, guardrails, wall cladding). The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting architects and building engineers who specify the systems, with a secondary channel serving developers, builders, and high-end homeowners. The customer portfolio spans more than 50 documented projects across luxury residential (Patkau, Olson Kundig, Revery, Scott & Scott, Measured Architecture, NBBJ, Gehry Partners) and institutional/commercial segments (Doig Cultural Center, UBC Museum of Anthropology, Clayton Community Center, Vancouver Firehall 17). Geographic reach is concentrated in British Columbia with execution extending across Western Canada, the US Pacific Northwest, California, and selected international projects under a technical-supervision delivery model.

Name

Blackcomb Materials Ltd.

Legal name

Blackcomb Facade Technology

Website

https://blackcomb.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blackcomb Facade Technology is a Whistler-based specialty contractor that designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs high-performance Passive House-certified curtain wall and facade systems for architects, builders, and developers across Western Canada and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope and Facade Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB)

Keywords

• Curtain wall systems
• Facade engineering
• Passive House glazing
• Architectural glazing
• Building envelope systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Whistler

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Facade System Design, Engineering & Fabrication: Design, engineering, and fabrication of high-performance curtain wall and facade systems including RAICO Therm+ (Aluminum, Steel, Timber), Sky-Frame, and MHB systems. Components sourced from RAICO in Germany with local fabrication at Langley, BC facility.
2. Installation Services: For Canadian projects, company provides own experienced installation teams to ensure quality control from fabrication through installation. For international projects, provides comprehensive technical support and on-site supervision for local installation contractors.
3. Custom Glazing Products: Custom glazing solutions including showers, mirrors, guardrails, wall cladding, and architectural glass features for residential and commercial projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blackcomb Facade Technology provides glazing engineering, fabrication, installation, and facade systems for high-performance architectural building envelopes. The company serves as exclusive regional partner for RAICO curtain wall systems (Aluminum, Steel, Timber), official distribution and service partner for Sky-Frame frameless sliding doors, and distributor of MHB steel windows, doors, and facades in Western Canada. All assemblies are designed to meet Passive House certification standards and are fabricated at the company's Langley, BC facility, with installation performed by in-house teams in Canada and supervised on-site for international projects.

Product overview

Blackcomb Facade Technology offers a portfolio of high-performance facade systems centered around RAICO curtain wall products in aluminum, timber, and steel variants, complemented by Sky-Frame frameless sliding doors and MHB steel windows and doors. The company serves as exclusive partner for RAICO in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, and official distribution partner for Sky-Frame in Western Canada. Their core systems (Therm+ AI, Therm+ HI, Therm+ SI-FSI, Frame+, Slift, Wing 50) are supplemented by custom glazing services including showers, mirrors, guardrails, and structural silicone glazing (SSG). All systems are designed to meet Passive House certification standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RAICO Therm+ AI (Aluminum Curtain Wall System) German engineered aluminum curtain wall and skylight system offering premium structural, air/water, and thermal performance, with seamless vertical facade-to-skylight transitions. Features varying widths and depths including a narrow 15mm T Back Section. Available exclusively through Blackcomb in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Designed for architects and developers specifying high-performance Passive House certified building envelopes.
• RAICO Therm+ HI (Timber Curtain Wall System) High-performance German engineered timber-backed curtain wall system using locally sourced BC timber available in various engineered post layup types including Glulam, LVL, and Veneered. Can incorporate large hinge doors, lift and slide doors, tilt and turn, or casement windows. FSC certified wood available. Targets architects specifying warm, sustainable, high-performance building envelopes.
• RAICO Therm+ SI-FSI (Steel Curtain Wall System) German engineered steel curtain wall and skylight system with extreme design capabilities. FS-I features glass load up to 1000 kg and S-I up to 1600 kg with weld-free T connectors. Tight radius corners and Passive House certified options with U-Values below 0.8 W/m²K. For architects and developers requiring slim steel aesthetics with high thermal performance.
• Sky-Frame Frameless Sliding Door Systems Ultra-high-performance frameless sliding doors with triple glazing and panels up to 4m tall, suitable for Step 4 and Step 5 buildings, Minergie, and Passive House projects. Available in multiple variants including Sky-Frame 3, Plain, Fixed, Fly, Arc (curved), Pivot 2, Drive (motorized), and concealed bug screens. Distributed and serviced by Blackcomb throughout Western Canada for architects and luxury residential developers.
• MHB Steel Windows, Doors & Facades Dutch family business products (since 1667) exclusively focused on steel windows, doors, and facades. Includes SL30-ISO-PLUS triple glazed, thermally broken, solid steel windows with casement, awning, tilt & turn operations and custom hardware. Doors include inswing, outswing, French, and folding configurations. For architects specifying premium steel fenestration in heritage and contemporary projects.
• Custom Glazing Solutions Custom glass solutions including shower enclosures, mirrors, guardrails, wall cladding, and architectural glass features. Offered as a standalone service for residential and commercial projects. Targets homeowners, developers, and architects seeking bespoke interior and architectural glass elements beyond the building envelope.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% less heating and cooling energy compared to conventional buildings (Passive House standard)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers53 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• RAICO BautechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partnership throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. RAICO is a German manufacturer of high-performance curtain wall systems (Aluminum Therm+ A-V & A-I, Steel FS-I & S-I, Timber H-I) with over 100 patents. Blackcomb sources components from RAICO in Germany and manufactures all curtain wall assemblies, doors, and operable vents at their Langley, BC facility.
• Sky-FramecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distribution and service partner of Sky-Frame frameless sliding doors throughout Western Canada. Sky-Frame is a premium manufacturer of ultra-high-performance sliding door systems suitable for Step 4 and Step 5 buildings, Minergie and Passive House projects.
• MHB (Machinefabriek van der Heem)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationMHB is a 350-year-old Dutch family business with 200 people exclusively focused on the development and production of steel windows, doors, and facades. Partnership provides access to MHB's SL30-ISO-PLUS triple glazed, thermally broken steel systems and custom hardware options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kawneer: Major North American manufacturer of aluminum curtain wall, storefront, and window systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories and architectural client overlap.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: North America's largest architectural glazing systems manufacturer offering curtain wall, storefront, and window wall. Comparable as the broad incumbent competing for the same architect specifications at scale.
• YKK AP America: Large commercial aluminum glazing manufacturer offering curtain wall and window wall systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing on high-performance commercial facade specifications.
• Alumicor: Canadian commercial glazing manufacturer offering storefront, curtain wall, and entrance systems. Comparable in architectural aluminum glazing but serves a broader mid-market rather than Passive House luxury niche.

Direct peers

• Enclos Corp: Custom curtain wall and facade systems provider for architecturally significant buildings across North America. Comparable in bespoke, design-driven facade execution for landmark projects.
• Benson Industries: US-based custom architectural curtain wall manufacturer and installer serving high-end commercial and residential projects. Comparable in design-to-install vertical model and complex facade engineering.
• Loewen: Canadian manufacturer of luxury custom wood windows and doors serving high-end residential architects. Comparable as a Western Canadian premium envelope specialist serving the same luxury custom residential segment.
• Vitralum: Canadian specialty glazing contractor focused on custom architectural curtain wall and facade systems. Direct competitor in the high-performance envelope niche with overlapping architectural client base in Western Canada.
• Fleetwood Windows & Doors: US manufacturer of luxury aluminum sliding doors and windows for high-end residential and commercial projects. Comparable in premium frameless/large-panel glazing for architect-specified luxury projects.

Regional players

• Cascadia Windows & Doors: BC-based manufacturer and supplier of high-performance fiberglass windows and doors serving Western Canada. Comparable as a Western Canadian premium envelope specialist, though focused on windows rather than full curtain wall.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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