Oldcastle Glass® was built on a successful program of over 30 strategic acquisitions including architectural glass, curtain wall and architectural window manufacturers. Today, with over 50 operating locations throughout North America and over 4,500 employees only Oldcastle Glass® creates fully-integrated and seamless building envelope solutions.

Oldcastle Glass® seeks to build on its leadership position in the market by acquiring, partnering and investing in companies that extend our geographic reach, introduce new and innovative products, new manufacturing processes and technological services.

New Growth Platforms
Oldcastle Glass® has established new platforms to provide growth opportunities in markets where it can leverage its leadership position and capabilities in architectural glass.

• Architectural rated windows
• Energy efficiency and security are gaining increasing importance in the design of windows for new non-residential and multi-family residential buildings. Combined capabilities in glass and aluminum are expected to provide a strong platform for addressing emerging and future market trends.
  
  
• Engineered aluminum glazing systems
• Companies in this market manufacture architectural storefronts and display systems, interior and exterior aluminum doors, custom curtain wall, custom architectural skylights and custom structural glass wall systems.
  
  

Target Markets
Oldcastle Glass® has achieved success in acquisitions by focusing on select target markets where there is a strong value-added role with customers. We seek acquisition opportunities in the following markets:

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  Products
• Custom architectural-rated windows for non-residential and multi-family residential buildings and/or custom architectural aluminum glazing systems.
  
  
• Geography
• North America-including the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  
  
• Activity
• Shop fabrication and/or manufacturing of custom products from extruded aluminum.
  
  
• Customers
• Commercial building glazers, installing dealers and/or general contractors.
  
  

Acquisition Criteria
Oldcastle Glass® places a strong emphasis on the cultural fit of its acquisition candidates to ensure smooth post-acquisition integration. Acquisition candidates typically have the following characteristics:

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  Ownership
• Privately owned and operated business. Portfolio companies of Private Equity firms. Subsidiaries of corporate conglomerates.
  
  
• Size and Profitability
• $10 million to $300 million in annual sales. EBIT margins of 10% or greater.
  
  
• Growth
• Prospect for sustainable, profitable growth at or above industry averages.
  
  
• Consistency
• Established businesses, who have demonstrated a consistent record of increasing profitability through well planned and executed business strategies.
  
  
• Customer Service Orientation
• Strong focus and awareness throughout the organization on delivering value to the customer.
  
  
• Entrepreneurialism
• Self-motivated managers who have a track record for seeking out and capitalizing on opportunities.
  
  
• People
• Culture that focuses on the recruitment, development and retention of outstanding employees.
  
  

If you are a potential acquisition candidate or are assisting a potential acquisition candidate that meet the aforementioned criteria, please contact the Oldcastle Glass development team to initiate a discussion.

We are committed to fairly compensating intermediaries for their role in transactions and typically consummate our transactions within 60-90 days of a signed Letter of Intent.