Roto North America
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Window and door hardware manufacturing and distribution |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Chester, Connecticut and Mississauga, Ontario , United States and Canada |
Key people | Chris Dimou (President and CEO), Patrick Kampermann (Finance Director), Dan Gray (Sales Director), Adrian Steenson (Operations Director), Juergen Schairer (Director of Product Innovation and Sales Engineering) |
| Products | Window and door hardware, including X-Drive casement window operators, locking mechanisms, hinges, sash locks, sliding patio door hardware, cam lock systems |
| Parent | Roto AG |
Roto North America operates as a manufacturer and distributor specializing in window and door hardware. It comprises two main entities: Roto Frank of America, Inc., located in Chester, Connecticut, USA, and Roto Fasco Canada Inc., headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Both companies are fully owned subsidiaries of Roto AG, the parent corporation based in Germany. Roto North America offers an extensive selection of window and door hardware products tailored to both North American and European markets, supported by its manufacturing and distribution networks within the region.
The executive leadership team includes Chris Dimou (President and CEO), Patrick Kampermann (Finance Director), Dan Gray (Sales Director), Adrian Steenson (Operations Director), and Juergen Schairer (Director of Product Innovation and Sales Engineering). The firm’s strategic priorities emphasize innovation, expanding market presence, and utilizing its international resources to sustain a competitive edge in the hardware sector.
The organizational framework of Roto North America underpins its role as a prominent supplier in the industry, with a strong focus on advancing product development, effective leadership, and increasing market penetration throughout North America.
History
Established in 1979 in Chester, Connecticut, Roto Frank of America, Inc. began as a fully-owned branch of the German company Roto Frank AG, which operated 18 production facilities and over 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Initially concentrating on manufacturing roof windows and distributing Tilt&Turn hardware, the company later expanded its footprint within the North American window and door hardware market. This expansion led to the formation of Roto Hardware Systems, which developed products specifically designed for North American requirements such as X-Drive casement window operators, locking mechanisms, hinges, and sash locks. For more than four decades, Roto Frank of America has been an integral part of Connecticut’s manufacturing industry.
Since 2009, Chris Dimou has held the position of President & CEO at Roto Frank of America. Following Roto Group’s acquisition in 2012, he also assumed leadership of Roto Fasco Canada. Dimou remains actively engaged in regional business affairs as a board member of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce.
Roto Fasco Canada originated as Fasco Diecast Metals in 1956 in Mississauga, Ontario. It was incorporated into Roto AG’s operations through acquisition in 2012. The company focuses on producing sliding patio door hardware and cam lock systems catering to both residential and commercial sectors throughout North America.
Currently, the Roto Group maintains operations in over 40 countries with a workforce exceeding 4,900 employees. In January 2016, it broadened its global reach by acquiring the Deventer Group—a supplier of building materials—and the industrial segment of Danish hardware manufacturer Peder Nielsen. These acquisitions enhanced its product portfolio for outward-opening windows prevalent in Scandinavian countries and Great Britain.
Continuing its expansion strategy, Roto purchased Union Ltd., a Shanghai-based manufacturer, in June 2017 to bolster its door and window technology division. Subsequently, on November 1, 2017, Roto Frank AG acquired Wollenberg GmbH, a company dedicated to providing post-installation services aimed at improving window and door performance.
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- Companies based in Middlesex County, Connecticut
- Chester, Connecticut
- Companies based in Mississauga
- Manufacturing companies established in 1979
- American companies established in 1979
- 1979 establishments in Connecticut
- Manufacturing companies based in Connecticut
- Manufacturing companies based in Ontario
- Window manufacturers
- Companies of the United States by year of establishment