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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, June 7, 2022 – Associated Materials LLC, a vertically integrated building products company that is a market leader in vinyl windows, vinyl cladding, and metal siding and trim, today announced the appointment of James Drexinger as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Drexinger succeeds Brian Strauss, who has served as President and […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, and GREENWICH, Connecticut, March 14, 2022 – Associated Materials (the “Company”) and SVPGLOBAL, a global investment firm with over $18 billion of assets under management, today jointly announced that funds managed by SVPGLOBAL completed the acquisition of Associated Materials. Associated Materials is a vertically integrated building products company with $1.6 billion in […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH, October 11, 2022– Since its inception in 1947, Alside® has been a leader in innovation and continues this very commitment to excellence – in people, products and services. As part of its parent company Associated Materials®, LLC, Alside innovations include popular siding and window products such as ASCEND® Composite Cladding and the […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – July 23, 2024 – Associated Materials, a leading building materials manufacturer and distributor, is excited to announce the appointment of Chad Lewis as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Eric Spence as Executive Vice President of Sales and Channel Strategy. By bringing on board seasoned executives with proven track records, […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – Jan. 15, 2025 – Associated Materials, LLC, announced today that it will operate as three distinct businesses under the Associated Materials, LLC, umbrella—Associated Materials Innovations, Alside® and Gentek® Building Products. Effective immediately, this transformation is designed to enhance operational focus, drive strategic growth and deliver exceptional value to customers across retail, […]

  CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – June 24, 2025 – Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) is expanding its ASCEND® Composite Cladding line with a full suite of color-matched accessories engineered to help contractors make full-system installs more efficient and visually unified. Launching just in time for peak siding season, the new J-Channel, trims and outside corner post […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – November 11, 2025 – Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) announced the completion of a major overhaul to its Yuma, Arizona, window manufacturing facility that includes a 100,000-square-foot expansion and four high-speed automated insulating glass lines with Super Spacer® application. With a $30 million investment in its Yuma, Arizona, window manufacturing facility, AMI […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – Nov. 12, 2025 – Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) announced today that ASCEND 12″ Board & Batten Composite Cladding was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Home Reno Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com/homereno2026. ASCEND takes the timeless appeal of board and batten and reimagines it […]

DENVER, Colorado – Jan. 9, 2026- HomeSphere, the leading platform connecting building product manufacturers to highly profitable mid-market home builders, has announced a new strategic collaboration with Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) to offer its builder members incentive ,savings on Gentek® Building Products and ASCEND® Composite Cladding. Residential builders can access savings and streamline sourcing on […]

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio  –  Feb. 17, 2026 – Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) announced the launch of its Black Exterior Laminate option across many of its vinyl window offerings. The new finish gives remodelers, contractors, and homeowners a modern, deep black look that resembles powder-coated aluminum, while keeping all the benefits of energy-efficient, low-maintenance vinyl windows. […]