Quanex Building Products
Quanex Building Products, founded in 1927 and headquartered in the USA, is a global leader in the building products industry with over 30 locations and 3,800 employees serving over 90 countries.
Company Overview
Quanex Building Products, founded in 1927, is headquartered in the USA and operates in over 30 locations worldwide. The company employs more than 3,800 individuals and serves customers in over 90 countries. Quanex is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol NX. Known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Quanex continually innovates and improves its offerings in the building products industry.
Products
Quanex Building Products provides a broad range of products including insulating glass spacers, vinyl profiles, window and door screens, cabinet components, fenestration components, vinyl extrusions, rubber extrusions, kitchen and bathroom components, woodwork, and millwork. The company also offers custom mixing, sealant solutions, silicone foam solutions, polymer solutions, performance solutions, roll forming, rolltrusion, millwork, material and science design capabilities, extrusion capabilities, and vinyl fence components.
Subsidiaries and Acquisitions
Quanex Building Products operates various subsidiaries including Quanex Homeshield, LLC, Mikron Industries, Inc., and Quanex IG Systems, Inc. Quanex Custom Components is also a significant subsidiary. In recent years, the company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, such as LMI Custom Mixing in 2022 and HL Plastics (Liniar) in 2015. Additionally, Woodcraft Industries, now known as Quanex Custom Components, was acquired in 2015.
Research and Development
Quanex Building Products is committed to innovation and operates a state-of-the-art R&D lab in Akron, Ohio. This facility, opened in 2017, is a hub for continuous improvement and technological advancements in the building products industry, enabling Quanex to remain at the forefront of market trends and customer needs.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Quanex is dedicated to corporate social responsibility through initiatives like the Quanex Foundation, which donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to hometown charities annually. The foundation also administers the McHattie Scholarship program for dependent children of employees, demonstrating Quanex's commitment to supporting its workforce and their families.