Cornerstone Building Brands
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Building materials |
| Predecessor | NCI Building Systems, Inc.; Ply Gem Parent, LLC |
| Founded | November 2018 |
| Headquarters | Cary , United States |
Area served | North America |
| Products | Exterior building materials |
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. came into existence in November 2018 following the combination of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and Ply Gem Parent, LLC. Based in Cary, North Carolina, it stands as the largest producer of exterior building materials in North America, catering to commercial, residential, and repair & remodeling sectors.
Prior to this consolidation, NCI Building Systems was recognized as a prominent supplier of metal products tailored for non-residential construction throughout North America. Its range of offerings supported new construction, retrofit, and repair projects via three primary divisions: metal coil coating, metal components, and engineered building systems.
History
The company was originally established in Houston, Texas under the name National Components Inc. in 1984 by Johnie Schulte and later reincorporated in Delaware in 1991. In 1994, it expanded by acquiring Ellis Building Components, Inc., located in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The purchase of MetalBuilding Components, Inc. (‘‘MBCI’’) in 1998 doubled its revenue and positioned it as the leading U.S. manufacturer of metal components for nonresidential structures. Further growth occurred in 2006 with the acquisition of Robertson-Ceco II Corporation (‘‘RCC’’), which included Ceco, Star, and Robertson Building Systems, broadening both product lines and customer base. The 2012 acquisition of Metl-Span LLC, which operated five manufacturing plants across the U.S., improved operational efficiency and diversified its building product portfolio. Ultimately, the 2018 merger between NCI and Ply Gem Parent LLC created Cornerstone Building Brands, now a dominant manufacturer of exterior building products across North America.