The Glass 8 Group, the Canadian based parent company of Polar Windows, Accurate Dorwin, Glass 8, and National Interiors announced May 31 that it has acquired ALLSCO Windows & Doors and Alweather Windows & Doors and all companies will now operate as sister companies. The acquisition is complete and effective as of May 31/2021. Under the combined ownership structure, all companies will continue to operate as separate entities but will begin to work together to offer the industry’s most comprehensive line of windows, doors, flooring, tile, countertops and window covering solutions for the North America residential and commercial markets. All employees of ALLSCO and Alweather are retained in the transaction. “I am excited about our expansion into the Maritimes and to welcome all team members of ALLSCO and Alweather to our group as we create a truly unique national presence,” said Stephen Segal, CEO of The Glass 8 Group. “We are pleased to join The Glass 8 Group and to continue to service our valued customer base while adding a broad range of new products to commercial and residential customers,” said Grant Baldwin, Vice President and General Manager of ALLSCO and Alweather. “Our current markets are very
strong and this collaboration will increase our product reach while building additional manufacturing and
installation capacity in the Maritimes.”
Segal adds that no changes to brands, staffing or distribution are contemplated at this time. The acquisition adds 175 employees to Glass 8 Group.
About ALLSCO Windows & Doors
ALLSCO windows and doors have been in the homes of Atlantic Canadians for over 40 years. Having started as a family business in 1976, one of ALLSCO’s fundamental values is to produce quality products that ensure your comfort and reflect your personal style. With almost half a century of experience under our belts, we know what it takes to manufacture windows and doors that look great and stand up to the harshest of climates. For more information, please visit www.allsco.com .
About Alweather Windows & Doors
With a total of six stores across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Alweather has positioned itself favorably in the Maritimes with its comprehensive product line of doors, windows, garage doors and customized exterior siding. In business since 1973, Alweather has been recognized throughout the years for the quality of its products, exceptional people and for its personalized solutions. Alweather has become an essential figure in the residential and commercial renovation market of the Maritime provinces. For more information, please visit www.awwd.ca .
About Glass 8
Glass 8 Inc. operates as a Glass and Glazing Contractor in Western Canada, stretching from Northwestern Ontario to British Columbia, and from the Canada / US border to Nunavut. By leveraging the nearly 50 years of combined industry experience, Glass 8 is able to deliver clients a new, reliable, and progressive glass and glazing contracting solution.
The purchase follows the announcement in June that ATIS Group had obtained CCAA protection.
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