October 17, 2007 | Vol 2, Num 41
W&D Weekly, Delivering the Fenestration Industry to Your Desktop
The Latest...
Fiberglass Front and Center at Remodeling Show
AAMA Storms Orlando
New Investor at Skyline Windows
Eastern European Window Market
Surpassing West
Washington Millwork Firm Expands Capacity
The Outside View...
The Talk...
e-Poll
In the future, fiberglass will...
...enjoy top share in both the window and door markets.
...top the door market, but not windows.
...never achieve a top share in doors or windows.



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The Latest...

New Investor at Skyline Windows
Merit Capital Partners has acquired a stake in Skyline Windows LLC, a New York-based manufacturer and installer of architectural aluminum replacement windows. Skyline was a portfolio company of Linx Partners, a private equity firm with offices in Atlanta and Scarsdale, N.Y., which retains a minority interest.

Skyline serves New York City and the East Coast, focusing on commercial and high-end residential applications. More than 75 years old, the company’s line includes hurricane- and blast-resistant products, as well as custom products designed to meet the needs of historic applications.

Based in Chicago, Merit Capital is operated by affiliates of William Blair & Co., another investment firm that has previously been involved in the window and door industry through its stake in ABC Windows in Ontario, Calif.

The Skyline transaction was announced by Lincoln International, an investment banking firm that was an advisor to Linx Partners during the sales process. It was the 17th transaction completed by Lincoln’s building and construction group this year, the firm notes.


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