Door and Window Companies Rank on Inc. 5000 List

A number of door and window manufacturers and their suppliers ranked on the second annual Inc. magazine Inc. 5000 list—a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Among those listed were the following.

• Thompson Creek Manufacturing in Landover, Md., ranked No. 2,979 on the list for its 119.9 percent growth. In 2004, Thompson Creek reported revenue of $10.3 million; in 2007, this number grew to $22.6 million. The 120-employee company attributes its growth to "the employment of appropriate systems and processes," which has allowed it to manage growth and handle a large volume of business. Thompson Creek is a family-owned business.
• Rosati Windows was ranked No. 4,823 for its 46 percent growth since 2004. The 178-employee company reports 2004 revenue of 9.5 million, compared with 2007 revenue of 13.9 million. The company attributes its growth to customer referrals and the high level of customer service it offers. "I'm a maniac about customer service," Mike Rosati told Inc. "My customers will be happy if I have to tear their windows out and put all new ones in myself." The Columbus, Ohio-based company also prides itself on selling its windows directly to consumers and providing installation services as well.
• Vista Window in Warren, Ohio, a vinyl window manufacturer, was listed at No. 3,554 on the list-reporting growth of 91.5 percent. The 135-employee company grew its revenue from $7.6 million in 2004 to $14.5 million in 2007, and attributes this growth to a step it took to maximize efficiency. "We only have two production lines. We make frames on one and sashes on the other," CEO Dan McCarthy told Inc. "The bottom line is that we end up making more windows per square foot than anybody else in the replacement window business." The company also prides itself on offering up to 72 color combinations.
• Edgetech I.G. of Cambridge, Ohio, attributes its 56.2 percent growth to a push toward energy efficiency and "the increased demand for products such as better insulated windows." The company, which was ranked at 4,477, has implemented a system that automates the processing of orders over the last few years. It grew its revenue from $39.7 million in 2004 to $62.0 million in 2007 and employees 180. (CLICK HERE to read full text of press release from Edgetech about its ranking.)
• Stiles Machinery grew its revenue by 40.5 percent-from $138.2 million in 2004 to $194.1 million in 2007. The company, which employs 405, invested $1 million into a new 5,000-square-foot call center in 2007, and increased the efficiency of its shipping department, according to Inc. Stiles officials project this improvement to lead to the doubling of its revenue over the next 5 years, according to the article. Stiles is based in Grand Rapid, Mich., and ranked No. 4,988 on the list.
• Nana Wall Systems in Mill Valley, Calif., a manufacturer of luxury retractable glass walls, grew its revenue by $255.2 percent-putting it at No.1,482 on the list. Revenue increased from $10.7 million in 2004 to $38.1 million in 2007. The 33-employee company attributes some of its growth to the green movement. "The floor-to-ceiling windows offer natural light and fresh air that architects can incorporate to satisfy earth-conscious clients," reads Inc. Nana also ranked No. 54 in the Top 100 Manufacturing Companies and No. 63 in the Top 100 Businesses in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Calif.
• Commercial aluminum door and window manufacturer Wojan Window & Door took spot No. 3,212 on the list. The second-generation family-owned company, which is a preferred vendor for the Hilton Corp., reported 106.9 percent growth-rising revenues from $9.1 million in 2004 to $18.9 million 2007. Wojan employs 150 and is based in Charlevoix, Mich.
• Reesmar Sales & Millwork in Hialeah, Fla.., grew its revenue from $1.1 million in 2006 to $2.6 million in 2007. The company was ranked No. 2,693 with only 21 employees. The family-owned business also ranked No. 71 in the Top 100 Businesses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, Fla. According to Inc., the company's chief executive officer Cesar Lozano took over the company in 2004, and since then, he has added new machinery to improve quality, cut production time by 40 percent (along with automated labor), cutting costs by 15 percent.
• Low Country Case and Millwork was ranked at No. 3,625 for its 87.7 percent growth. The 42-employee company reported revenue of $2.2 million in 2004 and $4.1 million in 2007. Based in Ladson, S.C., Low Country attributes its growth to an investment in new technology and an addition of 15,000 feet of space to its manufacturing facility. The high-end millwork manufacturer is run by founder Robert Stasiukaitis, his wife, Brenda, brother Paul and son David.
• Queen Anne Window & Door ranked highest of all those related to the door and window manufacturing industry on the list-at No. 442. (Last year, it ranked 295.) The Seattle-based door and window distributor reports a 7 22.8-percent increase in revenue-from $772,968 in 2004 to $6.4 million in 2007. With only 18 employees, the company attributes its growth providing onsite door and window measurements, which normally would be done by contractors, and providing a warranty as well. Queen Anne also was listed at No. 12 in the Top 50 Business in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash., and No. 19 in the Top 100 Construction Companies.
• Indianapolis-based Unique Window & Door, which sells doors and windows, grew 98 percent-ranking it at No. 3,397. The company reports an increase in revenue from $8.1 million in 2004 to $16.1 million in 2007. With just 115 employees, the company also has expanded its offerings to include basement finishing and luxury bath systems.
• Penguin Windows in Mukilteo, Wash., sells replacement windows. The company was ranked at No. 3,716, for increased growth of 84.3 percent, from $28.9 million in 2004 to $53.3 million 2007. Penguin employs 552 people.

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