Torrance Steel Window Co

What Torrance Steel Window Co does

Torrance Steel Window Company, Inc. is a privately held custom manufacturer of hot-rolled steel windows and doors, headquartered and operating from a single facility at 1819 Abalone Avenue in Torrance, California. The company traces its lineage to Soule Steel (1904) and has operated under its current name since 1962, producing custom products for the architectural and building industries. Its portfolio is organized into multiple series differentiated by depth and performance: the 1900 Series (1-1/2" heavy intermediate), 2000 Series (1-1/2" heavy intermediate with single/dual glazing), 2600 Series (1" light intermediate for residential and light commercial), Hollow Metal Doors (cold-rolled 12-gauge galvanized), UL 3/4-hour Fire Rated windows and doors (certified to UBC 7-4/7-2), and Historical Preservation windows for restoration projects. Manufacturing uses 100% recycled hot-rolled steel with thin sight-line designs and double weather-stripping for heavy intermediate products.

The company operates a sales-led, quote-based direct distribution model with no intermediaries, no online purchasing, and no public pricing. Customers include architects, glazing contractors, builders, and institutions; dedicated contact channels exist for general inquiries ([email protected]) and glazing contractors ([email protected]), with click-to-call functionality and downloadable CAD DWG / section-detail PDFs to support specification workflows. Project gallery evidence indicates a customer base spanning luxury retail (Aston Martin Beverly Hills, Giorgio Armani), hospitality (Hotel Emma, Silverlake Pool and Inn, Toscana Country Club), education (MIT, Brown University, Soka University), cultural institutions (Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum), government (Los Angeles City Hall, Culver City City Hall), and high-end residential. There are no reported funding rounds, no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no headcount or revenue disclosures, consistent with a privately held niche specialty manufacturer operating at a single U.S. site.

Name

Torrance Steel Window Co

Legal name

Torrance Steel Window Company, Inc.

Website

https://torrancesteelwindow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Torrance Steel Window Co. is a privately held, custom hot-rolled steel window and door manufacturer in Torrance, California, serving architectural, institutional, hospitality, luxury retail, and historical preservation customers since 1962 across multiple proprietary product series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Steel Windows and Doors

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

Keywords

• Custom steel windows
• Architectural steel doors
• Fire rated windows
• Historical preservation windows
• Commercial steel fenestration

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Steel Windows and Doors: Manufacture and sale of custom hot rolled steel windows and doors for architectural and building industries. Products include various series (1900, 2000, 2600) with different specifications for residential, commercial, and institutional applications. Pricing appears quote-based for custom fabrication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Torrance Steel Window Company manufactures custom hot rolled steel windows and doors for the architectural and building industries. Products are fabricated to order across multiple series (1900, 2000, 2600) plus Hollow Metal Doors, UL 45-minute fire rated windows and doors, and Historical Preservation windows. Manufacturing is performed at the company's Torrance, California facility using hot rolled steel sections made from 100% recycled steel.

Product overview

Torrance Steel Window Company is a manufacturer of hot rolled steel windows and doors, producing custom products since 1962. The product portfolio is organized into distinct series differentiated by depth and performance characteristics. The 1900 Series (1-1/2" heavy intermediate depth) and 2000 Series (1-1/2" heavy intermediate depth) offer windows and doors for fixed, casement, awning, hopper, and projected configurations. The 2600 Series provides 1" light intermediate depth windows for residential and light commercial applications. The Hollow Metal Series Doors use cold rolled galvanized steel for commercial/institutional use. Fire-rated options include 45-minute UL-certified windows and doors. The company also offers historical preservation windows for restoration projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1900 Series Windows 1-1/2" Depth Heavy Intermediate steel windows offered in fixed, projected out/in, and casement configurations with sloped snap-on glazing bead for 1/4" and 5/8" glass, horizontal and vertical muntin bars of 7/8" x 1-1/2" for max 1/4" glass, and maximum sizes of Casement 3'-0" wide x 6'-5" high and Projected 5'-6" wide x 3'-6" high. Intended for commercial and architectural projects requiring heavy intermediate steel windows.
• 1900 Series Doors 1-1/2" Depth Heavy Intermediate steel doors offered as single and double doors with swing-out or swing-in operation, with sloped or square snap-on glazing bead accommodating 1/4" up to 1" insulated glass. Intended for commercial and architectural projects requiring heavy intermediate steel doors.
• 2000 Series Windows 1-1/2" Depth Heavy Intermediate steel windows offered in fixed, project out/in, and casement configurations with support for single glazed, dual glazed, and 1-inch dual glazed options. Intended for commercial and architectural projects requiring heavy intermediate steel windows.
• 2000 Series Doors 1-1/2" Depth Heavy Intermediate steel doors offered as single and double doors with swing-out or swing-in configurations, supporting single glazed, dual glazed, and 1-inch dual glazed options. Intended for commercial and architectural projects requiring heavy intermediate steel doors.
• 2600 Series Windows 1" Depth light intermediate residential series steel windows that can also be installed for commercial and architectural structures. Features side-hinged ventilators that swing out or in with extension hinges, friction type hinges for simplex units and non-friction type hinges for roto-operation. Recommended maximum vent sizes: Casement 34" wide x 60" high, Awning 42" wide x 60" high.
• Hollow Metal Series Doors Custom Hollow Metal Series Doors manufactured using cold rolled 12 gauge galvanized sheet metal, offering greater flexibility in sizing and hardware options. Designed for commercial and institutional applications.
• 45 Min. UL Fire Rated Windows UL 3/4 Hour Fire Label steel windows manufactured in accordance with UBC 7-4 (1997) and UBC 7-2 (1997). Features 1-1/2" depth with maximum daylite size up to 3105 sq. in. (21.56 sq. ft.) and maximum opening size up to 120 sq. ft. (with mullion plate). Intended for buildings requiring fire rated window installations.
• 45 Min. UL Fire Rated Doors UL 3/4 Hour Fire Label steel framed glass doors, including single leaf doors with sidelights and transoms. Opening sizes up to 42" x 96" (single leaf). Intended for buildings requiring fire rated steel door installations in compliance with UBC 7-4 and UBC 7-2 standards.
• Historical Preservation Windows Specialized steel windows designed for historical preservation projects, maintaining traditional aesthetics while meeting modern performance standards. Intended for architects, restoration contractors, and heritage property owners commissioning authentic historical steel window reproductions for landmark buildings.

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Arcadia Custom: US manufacturer of custom architectural metal windows, doors, and storefronts. Comparable product line (steel/metal windows and doors) and architectural customer base, particularly for high-end commercial and residential projects.
• Brombal: Italian/US manufacturer of high-end steel, stainless steel, and bronze windows and doors. Comparable in luxury/high-end architectural positioning, custom fabrication model, and thin-sightline design language.
• Crittall Windows: Iconic British heritage steel window manufacturer with global distribution including US projects. Comparable in heritage positioning, steel window/door product line, and architectural/specifier customer base; operates as a regional_player from the US perspective but is functionally a direct peer in product.
• Hope's Windows: Long-established US manufacturer of custom steel and bronze windows and doors, headquartered in Jamestown, NY. Closest direct peer — same product category (hot-rolled steel windows), same custom-fabrication go-to-market, and same architectural/specifier customer base.
• Pioneer Steel: Custom metal window and door fabricator serving architectural and historical preservation markets in the US. Direct competitor in custom hot-rolled steel window/door fabrication.
• Graham Architectural Products: US manufacturer of architectural steel and aluminum windows and doors serving commercial, institutional, and historical markets. Direct competitor in steel window fabrication, particularly for commercial and renovation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Quaker Windows & Doors: Mid-size US manufacturer of windows and doors for residential and light commercial markets. Adjacent peer with some overlap in commercial door and window segments but broader, more standardized product mix.
• EFCO Corporation: Major commercial window, curtain wall, and storefront manufacturer serving institutional and commercial construction. Competes for institutional and commercial window/door specifications but offers standardized, high-volume products rather than Torrance Steel's custom fabrication.
• Wausau Window and Wall Systems: Established US manufacturer of commercial aluminum windows, curtain walls, and storefronts. Broader incumbent in commercial window manufacturing; overlapping capabilities in architectural metal windows but larger scale and broader product portfolio than Torrance Steel.

Emerging players

• Manko Window Systems: Specialty manufacturer of steel and metal window systems focused on historical and architectural applications. Comparable in product focus and customer base, though likely smaller scale than Torrance Steel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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