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Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) is the manufacturing engine behind four leading exterior building product brands: Gentek US, ASCEND®, Alpine®, and Preservation®. Together, these brands represent our commitment to innovation, performance, and long‑term value for contractors, distributors, and homeowners.

AMI operates as part of Associated Materials, LLC, a North American leader in exterior building solutions and the parent company of Alside and Gentek Canada. As a unified manufacturing network, we combine deep industry expertise with advanced production capabilities to deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality and durability.

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Associated Materials Innovations Unveils Black Exterior Laminate for Vinyl Windows

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 ...
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HomeSphere and Associated Materials Innovations Partner to Support Residential Builders

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 ...
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Ascend® 12″ Board & Batten Composite Cladding Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award Winner

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 ...
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Associated Materials Innovations Introduces High-Speed Automation and Super Spacer® in the Western US

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 ...
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Spring Start, Pro Finish: Associated Material Innovations (AMI) Launches ASCEND® Composite Cladding Accessories

  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 ...
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Associated Materials Realigns Businesses to Accelerate Growth and Enhance Operational Independence

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® ...
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Associated Materials Announces Hiring of Two Key Executives:

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 ...
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Associated Materials® Celebrates the Company’s Rich History, Which Began 75 Years Ago with the Founding of Alside

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 ...
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SVPGLOBAL Completes Acquisition of Associated Materials

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 ...
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Associated Materials LLC Names James Drexinger as Chief Executive Officer

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 ...
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How Associated Materials Innovations is planning for the road ahead

Jess Matisz, Vice President of Marketing speaks to Hardware + Building Supply Dealer about how Associated Materials is planning for the road ahead.