Caron et Guay - Portes et fenêtres

What Caron et Guay - Portes et fenêtres does

Caron et Guay designs, manufactures, and installs residential and light-commercial windows and doors from Quebec, with operations dating to 1957. The company runs two product families: the Signature Series of PVC and PVC-aluminum hybrid windows (awning, casement, sliding, guillotine, fixed) plus entry and patio doors, and the Distinction Series of 100% recycled Quebec aluminum windows and entry doors. Core technology centers on a fully robotic manufacturing line with precision cutting, reverse-osmosis cleaning, and argon-filled sealed units reaching R-values up to 8.3, combined with proprietary components including Santoprene™ triple weatherstripping, multi-chamber PVC profiles, and stainless-steel 304 hardware. Sealed units are produced in-house with SUPER SPACER® flexible spacers and 98% argon concentration, supported by IGMA, NAMI, CSA, NFRC, Energy Star, and APCHQ certifications.

The company sells exclusively within Quebec through three parallel channels: five company-owned retail branches (Québec/L'Ange-Gardien, Saint-Romuald-Lévis, Rimouski, Sherbrooke, Mont-Saint-Hilaire), an independent distributor/dealer network across the province, and direct sales to contractors and architects. Pricing is quote-based on custom-manufactured specifications, with professional installation by APCHQ-certified installers carrying a 5-year labor warranty, and consumer financing offered through Financeit. Customers are primarily residential homeowners undertaking renovation or new construction, with secondary demand from commercial/institutional buyers and architectural firms specifying the Distinction aluminum line. The business is privately held in its third generation of family ownership under President Alain Guay, employs 250+ people, and has invested $11 million CAD in a new 100,000+ sq ft consolidated manufacturing facility at L'Ange-Gardien slated for 2026 commissioning.

Name

Caron et Guay - Portes et fenêtres

Legal name

Caron et Guay

Website

https://caronetguay.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Caron et Guay is a third-generation, family-owned Quebec manufacturer and installer of PVC, hybrid, and aluminum residential windows and doors, serving homeowners and light-commercial buyers province-wide through five company-owned branches, an independent dealer network, and a fully robotic production facility founded in 1957.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaupré

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Windows and Doors Manufacturing and Sales: Core revenue from designing, manufacturing, and selling premium PVC, hybrid, and aluminum windows and doors. Products sold through company-owned retail branches, with professional installation services available. Custom orders based on customer specifications.
2. Installation Services: APCHQ-certified professional installation services provided to customers, with 5-year labor warranty included. Installation offered as add-on to product purchase.
3. Distribution to Dealers: Products distributed through independent dealers and contractors across Quebec province, expanding market reach beyond company-owned stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caron et Guay designs, manufactures, and installs PVC, hybrid, and aluminum residential windows and doors adapted to Quebec's harsh winters. The company operates a fully robotic production facility in Quebec, selling through company-owned retail branches, an independent distributor network, and direct contractor relationships, with professional APCHQ-certified installation services included.

Product overview

Caron et Guay is a Quebec-based manufacturer of high-performance windows and doors founded in 1957, now in its third generation of family leadership. The company operates two main product series: the Signature Series featuring PVC and hybrid (PVC interior with aluminum exterior) windows including awning (HT-1000, HT-4600), casement (HT-1000, HT-4600), sliding (CG-2000, CG-2200, CG-2900), guillotine (CG-2050, CG-2250, CG-2950), and fixed (HT-100, HT-600) models, plus entry doors (HT-2600) and patio doors (HT-3000, HT-3600, HT-9000, HT-9600); and the Distinction Series featuring 100% aluminum windows and doors for contemporary architecture including fixed, oscillo-battant, and entry door models. All products are designed for Quebec's harsh winters with superior thermal performance, featuring components like Santoprene weatherstripping, stainless steel hardware, and high R-value sealed units. The company operates a 100% robotic manufacturing facility and offers professional installation services through APCHQ-certified installers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Série Signature: Premium product line including HT-1000, HT-100, CG-2000, CG-2050, CG-2250, HT-2600, HT-3000, HT-9000 windows and doors in PVC and hybrid configurations
• Série Distinction

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal resistance (R-value) up to 8.3 with triple ISOMAX R+ glass
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• METHA nomiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETHA nomis agency awarded 360-degree mandate for strategic repositioning, complete brand renewal, website redesign, content creation, and customer experience consulting. This partnership supports Caron et Guay's expansion from regional leader to provincial presence.
• FinanceitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinanceit financing option promoted on website to help customers finance their door and window purchases, enabling higher-ticket sales.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JELD-WEN: Global manufacturer of windows, doors, and related building products. Overlaps directly in residential windows and entry/patio doors with broader portfolio and international scale.
• Ply Gem: North American building products manufacturer of windows, doors, siding, and accessories. Comparable PVC window/door portfolio with much larger national distribution.
• Pella Corporation: Major U.S. window and door manufacturer offering wood, fiberglass, and vinyl product lines. Competes in the premium residential fenestration space where Caron et Guay's Distinction and Signature series operate.
• Andersen Corporation: Largest U.S. window and door manufacturer with extensive product lines across materials and price points. Competes for premium residential and light-commercial fenestration demand.
• MI Windows and Doors: One of North America's largest vinyl window and patio door manufacturers. Comparable product category (PVC windows/doors) at much greater scale, supplying through dealer networks across North America.

Direct peers

• Vinyl Window Designs: Canadian vinyl (PVC) window manufacturer serving residential renovation and new construction. Direct competitor in PVC residential fenestration with comparable dealer/distributor go-to-market model.
• Fenplast: Quebec-based PVC window and door manufacturer with province-wide distribution. Closest direct peer given overlapping geography, product category (PVC windows/doors), and target residential customer base.
• All Weather Windows: Canadian window and door manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets with PVC, hybrid, and aluminum product lines. Comparable product range and Canadian climate-optimized positioning.

Others

• Novatech: Quebec-based door and window component manufacturer listed as a Caron et Guay technology partner. Adjacent supplier in the fenestration value chain, providing components integrated into competing products.
• Garaga: Major Canadian manufacturer of residential garage doors and related entry systems. Listed as a Caron et Guay partner, suggesting component supply; adjacent category in residential exterior building products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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