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About Tubelite — 75+ Years of Architectural Aluminum Excellence

Founded in 1945, Tubelite has grown from a regional Michigan extruder into a North American leader in precision architectural aluminum systems trusted by architects, contractors, and building owners.

Precision Engineering, Proven at Scale

Tubelite manufactures aluminum storefront, curtain wall, and window systems at our Grand Rapids, Michigan facility — the same location where founder Raymond Calloway first began precision aluminum extrusion in the post-war construction boom of 1945.

Today, Tubelite operates three production lines, employs over 800 skilled manufacturing and engineering professionals, and ships to 18 states and Canadian provinces. Every extrusion profile is produced to tolerances of ±0.005" — a standard that separates Tubelite's field fit quality from commodity aluminum suppliers.

What hasn't changed since 1945 is the company's core conviction: contractors and architects deserve an aluminum supplier who treats technical accuracy as non-negotiable.

AAMA 501
Curtain Wall
NFRC 100
Thermal Rating
Miami-Dade NOA
Impact Rated
LEED
Contributing
Tubelite manufacturing facility Grand Rapids Michigan
1945
Year Founded
800+
Employees
50K+
Projects Completed
18
States & Provinces

Eight Decades of Aluminum Innovation

1945

Company Founded

Raymond Calloway establishes Tubelite Extrusion Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, initially producing aluminum tubes and structural framing for postwar commercial construction.

1962

First Storefront System Launched

The Tubelite 14000 Series storefront — still in production today with modern improvements — is introduced, establishing the company's presence in commercial building fenestration.

1981

Thermal Break Technology

Tubelite introduces polyamide thermal break technology to its storefront and window product lines, ahead of the energy code tightening that would follow through the 1990s.

1997

AAMA Certification Achieved

Full AAMA product certification achieved across the storefront and curtain wall portfolio, enabling architects to specify Tubelite systems with confidence in independently verified performance data.

2008

Sustainability Program Launch

Tubelite formalizes its recycled content sourcing policy, committing to minimum 65% post-consumer aluminum in all standard production. LEED documentation support packages introduced for project teams.

2019

Impact-Rated Line Expansion

Miami-Dade NOA approval secured for the Tubelite Impact Series, opening the Florida and Gulf Coast markets to Tubelite's storefront systems in HVHZ hurricane zones.

2025

Precision at 80 Years

Tubelite marks 80 years of manufacturing and expands its BIM library, making parametric Revit families for every active product series available for free download on the Specifications page.

Engineering Expertise Behind the Aluminum

Tubelite CEO

David Calloway

President & CEO

Third-generation family leadership. 28 years in aluminum building systems manufacturing and commercial construction markets.

Tubelite VP Engineering

Dr. Lisa Mäkinen

VP Engineering & Technical Services

PhD in materials science, Michigan Tech. Leads AAMA testing program and thermal simulation lab. 15 patents in aluminum framing.

Tubelite VP Sales

Marcus Webb

VP Sales & Business Development

20+ years in the glazing and fenestration industry. Manages the national sales rep network across 18 states and provinces.

Work With a Team That Takes Precision Seriously

Whether you're specifying a flagship corporate campus or replacing a single door closer, Tubelite's technical team brings 80 years of aluminum expertise to your project.

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