Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NX
  • Rev/Share 39.6585
  • Book/Share 15.4627
  • PB 0.9397
  • Debt/Equity 1.2203
  • CurrentRatio 2.2038
  • ROIC -0.129

 

  • MktCap 666590456.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.5922
  • PFCF 24.2617
  • PE -2.3712
  • Debt/Assets 0.4438
  • DivYield 0.022
  • ROE -0.3072

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 1

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News

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Quanex Building Products Corporation Investors
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Published: October 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Quanex Building Products Corporation, (“Quanex” or the "Company") (NYSE: NX) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Quanex investors have until November 18, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

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DEADLINE ALERT for NX, JSPR, KBR, RICK: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Shareholders of Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Class Actions
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Published: October 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa., Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Quanex Building Products Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - NX
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Published: October 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Quanex Building Products Corporation ("Quanex" or the "Company") (NYSE: NX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.

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NX INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Quanex Building Products Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
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Published: October 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or “the Company”) (NYSE: NX) and certain of its officers.

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Deadline Alert: Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: October 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming November 18, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) securities between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Quanex Building Products
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Published: September 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Quanex To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: September 26, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa. , Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G.

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NX INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Quanex Building Products Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
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Published: September 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or “the Company”) (NYSE: NX) and certain of its officers.

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ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Quanex Building Products Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – NX
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Published: September 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 18, 2025.

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Deadline Alert: Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: September 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming November 18, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) securities between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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Faruqi & Faruqi Reminds Quanex Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 18, 2025 - NX
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Published: September 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Quanex To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Quanex between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Sept.

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Deadline Approaching: Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Investors Who Lost Money Urged to Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
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Published: September 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming November 18, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) securities between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION (NX), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWA.

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DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Quanex Building Products
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Published: September 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Quanex To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in Quanex between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK , Sept.

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Quanex Building Products: Integration Year, Execution Ahead
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Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

NX is upgraded to a buy, driven by Tyman integration, synergy potential, and solid cash generation despite muted organic growth. The reported loss was non-cash goodwill impairment; operational performance remains resilient with strong debt reduction and improved leverage. Key upside drivers include expanded synergy targets, Mexico operations remediation, and potential demand recovery if mortgage rates decline.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Quanex Building Products Corporation. - NX
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Published: September 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Quanex Building Products Corporation ("Quanex" or the "Company") (NYSE: NX).

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NX Stockholder Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Securities Class Action Against Quanex Building Products Corporation
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Failed to Disclose Operational Issues Related to the Tyman Acqu

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DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Quanex Building Products
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $NX #Building--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) and reminds investors of the November 18, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Ge.

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NX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Quanex Building Products Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period").

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Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) securities between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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INVESTOR ALERT: Class Action Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Investors – Holzer & Holzer, LLC Encourages Investors With Significant Losses to Contact the Firm
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse information regarding Quanex's business, operations, and prospects, including allegations that: (1) the Company's procedures and policies regarding tooling and equipment maintenance in its Tyman, Mexico facility were significantly “underinvested”; (2) as a result, Quanex's tooling and equipment conditions had significantly degraded to near “catastrophic” levels; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was likely to …

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NX INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Quanex Building Products Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Quanex Building Products Corporation ("Quanex" or "the Company") (NYSE: NX) and certain of its officers.

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Rosen Law Firm Urges Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) Stockholders to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE: NX) between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025. Quanex describes itself as an “international supplier of engineered home components and access solutions to the construction industry, including windows, doors, cabinetry, and vinyl products.” For more information, submit a form, ema.

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QUANEX ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Quanex Building Products Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
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Published: September 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Quanex (NYSE:NX) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Quanex between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.

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BREAKING: Quanex Building Products Sued For Securities Fraud; Investors Should Contact Block & Leviton to Potentially Recover Losses
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Published: September 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Block & Leviton LLP announces a securities fraud lawsuit has been filed against Quanex Building Products Corp (NX). Investors should contacte the firm.

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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
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Published: September 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) securities between December 12, 2024 and September 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Quanex investors have until November 18, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION (NX), CONTACT TH.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Quanex Building Products Corporation. - NX
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Published: September 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Quanex Building Products Corporation ("Quanex" or the "Company") (NYSE: NX).

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INVESTOR ALERT: Investigation of Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC
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Published: September 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) complied with federal securities laws.

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Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Investors Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation
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Published: September 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION (NX), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to dis.

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NX Investors Have Opportunity to Join Quanex Building Products Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
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Published: September 11, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $NX--NX Investors Have Opportunity to Join Quanex Building Products Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Quanex Building Products Corporation. - NX
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Published: September 10, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Quanex Building Products Corporation (“Quanex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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About Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.quanex.com
  • Industry Construction
  • CEO George L. Wilson
  • Employees 7068

Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides components for the fenestration industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North American Fenestration, European Fenestration, and North American Cabinet Components. It offers flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, and precision-formed metal and wood products, as well as cabinet doors and other components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the kitchen and bathroom cabinet industry. The company also provides various non-fenestration components and products, including solar panel sealants, trim moldings, vinyl decking, fencing, water retention barriers, and conservatory roof components. It sells its products to OEMs in the building products industry through sales representatives, direct sales force, distributors, and independent sales agents. The company was founded in 1927 and is based in Houston, Texas.