Allmetal—A History of Innovation
The Allmetal group circa 1950
Started in 1915 by two partners, Allmetal has continued to evolve
into one of the leading innovators of the insulated glass, window
and door market. Beginning with a core product of weatherstrip—Allmetal
also accepted a variety of custom roll-forming jobs. Soon, Allmetal was
producing other customer-driven products such as stainless steel counter
edging, hangers and mop handles.
Five Facilities Spanning the Country
From one manufacturing location in Chicago (as Allmetal Weatherstrip Company) to five facilities spanning the country plus a highly-capable Tooling and Design Division and Injection Molding facility, Allmetal Inc. is today recognized worldwide for its laser-welded air spacer and decorative products and components for the insulated glass and door industry.
Leading the Way in Air Spacers
In the mid 1960s, Allmetal found a growing market in the production of air spacers for the Insulated Glass industry—and a niche was formed. Eventually, Allmetal exited the weatherstrip market completely and focused mainly on air spacers and related components.
Rapid Growth in the 70's and 80's
The 70s and 80s were years of rapid growth. Manufacturing facilities opened in Sparks, Nevada (1974), Carrollton, Texas (1978), Somerset, New Jersey (1983) and Savannah, Georgia (1986).
Injection Molding Facility opened to meet growing demand
In 1979, Allmetal opened its full-service injection molding facility to meet customer demand.
Injection Molding Video
The First to Develop and Manufacture Laser-Welded Air Spacers
In 1979, true to Allmetal's innovative drive, the company became the first to bring together roll-forming and laser welding. Introducing the laser-welded air spacer, Allmetal answered the market's call for a stronger and more durable product.
Stainless Steel Air Spacers
In early 1989, Allmetal expanded its product line to include stainless steel air spacers. Because of their thermal qualities and longevity without outgassing, stainless steel is considered one of the best "warm edge" spacers in the industry.
In-house Tooling and Design to Provide Superior Solutions to Customers' Unique Manufacturing Requirements
To control its own tooling requirements and improve turnaround time, cost, and quality to the customer, Allmetal opened its own successful Tooling and Design Division—an integral part of Allmetal's ability to design and manufacture products to provide superior solutions to customers' unique manufacturing requirements.
Introduction to Allmetal
Tool & Die Video
Roll Form Process Video
A Growing Line of Decorative Products and Components
Products have changed and adapted over the years to suit customers' changing tastes and demands. And although air spacer has been Allmetal's mainstay—the company now includes a full line of exciting, innovative products for the budding decorative components market. In fact, anything from decorative muntins, contour muntin bar, intersect components, MPS hubs, and related products are provided by Allmetal and available in over 30 paint colors or custom-color options.
Expanding Worldwide
Today, Allmetal continues to serve the ever-growing domestic market while rising to meet international demands. As Allmetal explores and expands into new markets in new places, its reputation precedes it—paving the way for ongoing growth and innovation.
German Plant
In response to international customers, Allmetal has expanded its operations to Europe. Its first European plant, located in Leipzig, Germany, opened in 2000 and will help serve Allmetal's European customer base.
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