Wood Window & Door Manufacturing Industry Profile

Companies in this industry manufacture wood window units and interior and exterior wood doors. Major companies include Andersen Corporation, JELD-WEN, Masonite, and Pella (all based in the US), as well as JOSKO Fenster und Türen (Austria) and Türelemente Borne (Germany).

Worldwide demand for windows and doors of all materials is expected to grow by 4.5% per year through 2021, reaching annual sales of $214 billion, according to the Freedonia Group. Sales of windows made of plastic are expected to grow faster than products made from other materials, including wood. Through 2021, China and the US together will account for 65% of global sales growth. Increased construction spending for commercial and office buildings will drive demand in China, while housing is expected to spur window and door demand in the US.

The US wood window and door manufacturing industry includes about 1,080 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $12 billion.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand for wood windows and doors is closely tied to residential construction activity, both new construction and remodeling. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient manufacturing and effective marketing. Large companies have advantages in purchasing power, manufacturing volume, and methods of distribution. Small companies can compete by offering custom design and other value-added customer services to local or regional markets. The US industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for nearly 80% ...