Tubelite^® History

Tubelite Inc., a leading supplier of storefronts and entrances, has been in the business of fabricating and distributing extruded aluminum products for the glass and glazing industry since 1945. Here are a few highlights of our history:

1945 Tubelite founded by James T. Miller in Reed City, Michigan

1949 Tubelite moves from the garage of Miller to the current location of the extrusion operation in Reed City

1949-1967 Period of continuous expansion, including construction of plants in South America

1961 Extrusion press purchased an addition to the building

1968 James T. Miller sells company to Olin Corporation

1977 Tubelite purchased by Consolidated Aluminum Company (Conalco)

1981 Tubelite purchased by Indal Limited

1986 Tubelite begins strategic relationship with Linetec for paint finishing

1994 Senior Tubelite managers buy company, return it to private ownership

1996 Tubelite makes major expansion in its distribution network

1997 Last of regional service centers are consolidated to Reed City to improve client service

2000 Tubelite launches e-business website for clients

2001-2002 Tubelite invests in new state of the art CNC equipment as well as new press,
aging ovens and handling equipment

2003 Assembly, warehousing and distribution operations relocate to Walker, Michigan

2006 Tubelite creates a new division - The Custom Aluminum Extrusion Group

2006 Tubelite's corporate office moves to Walker, Michigan

2007 Assembly, warehousing and distribution operations move into the same 80,000 square feet facility occupied by the corporate office

2007 Tubelite joins Apogee Enterprises, Inc., an industry leader that, like us, is known for its quality
and on-time services