# Associated Materials

> Associated Materials, LLC is an Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of exterior building products serving the United States and Canada through Associated Materials Innovations, Alside and Gentek Building Products. Its portfolio includes vinyl windows, composite and vinyl cladding, metal siding and trim. Its recent transformation combines factory investment, supply-chain software and separate operating leadership for its three businesses.

- **Founded:** 1947
- **Headquarters:** Cuyahoga Falls, United States
- **Founders:** Jerome J. Kaufman (Founder of Alside, the operating predecessor, in 1947), William W. Winspear (Founder of Associated Materials Incorporated; assembled the group through the 1984 U.S. Steel business acquisition)
- **Products:** ASCEND Composite Cladding, Vinyl windows and patio doors, Vinyl siding and metal products, Alside distribution, Gentek Building Products Canada
- **Notable:** Alside introduced residential baked-enamel aluminum siding in 1947, according to company history., ASCEND received the 2021 IBSx Most Innovative Building Material award, according to Alside history., Reported 40% to 90% on-time, in-full delivery improvement in Palantir’s Q3 2024 business update.

## Products & services

- **ASCEND Composite Cladding** — Wood-look composite exterior cladding launched in 2020. The 2026 range includes 5-inch and 7-inch plank, 12-inch board and batten, grain and matte texture options and coordinated accessories.
- **Vinyl windows and patio doors** — Replacement and new-construction offerings include Gentek, Alpine and Preservation brands. Energy and glass-package options vary by region and product.
- **Vinyl siding and metal products** — Vinyl siding, soffit, aluminum and steel siding, trim coil and other exterior accessories.
- **Alside distribution** — More than 100 U.S. supply centers serve contractors and builders with exterior products from a growing supplier portfolio.
- **Gentek Building Products Canada** — Canadian manufacturing and distribution business with more than 20 supply centers.
- **WindowExpress and Customer Portal** — Professional quoting, ordering, account management and order tracking, including Ryder delivery tracking through the customer portal.
- **Design and specification resources** — Access to Hover and Renoworks visualization and specification resources including BIMsmith and ARCAT.
- **Gentek Window Collection** — Canadian-assembled 3000 and 4000 Series vinyl windows for replacement and new construction, introduced April 2026.

## Achievements

- Alside introduced residential baked-enamel aluminum siding in 1947, according to company history.
- ASCEND received the 2021 IBSx Most Innovative Building Material award, according to Alside history.
- Reported 40% to 90% on-time, in-full delivery improvement in Palantir’s Q3 2024 business update.
- Completed a $30 million Yuma facility overhaul announced in November 2025, adding 100,000 square feet and four automated insulating-glass lines.
- Named a 2025 ATD Champion of Learning, announced April 2026, for the second consecutive year.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — ASCEND added a 5-inch plank in Cedar Mill Grain and a matte texture for the 7-inch plank, alongside a 21-color palette.
- **2026-04** — Gentek introduced the Canadian-assembled 3000 and 4000 Series Window Collection.
- **2026-04** — Company announced its second consecutive ATD Champion of Learning recognition.
- **2026-02** — AMI announced black exterior laminate for vinyl windows.
- **2026-01** — HomeSphere partnership announced for builder incentives on qualifying Gentek and ASCEND products.
- **2025-11** — AMI announced the completed $30 million overhaul of its Yuma window factory.

## Links

- Website: https://www.associatedmaterials.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/associated-materials-llc/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alside
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGGO_E1YKGKpQSscFFPfJg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/associatedmaterialsinnovations/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AssociatedMaterialsInnovations/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23