Elton Manufacturing, a Canadian supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage doors and entry doors in North America, has acquired the assets of Decatur Plastic Products (DPP) in North Vernon, Indiana. Elton will uphold its brand identity by operating in the U.S. as “Elton USA.”
Gary Riley Jr., current vice president of operations and a long-time shareholder of DPP, has assumed the position of president of Elton USA.
The acquisition of DPP enables Elton to better serve existing U.S. customers by strategically placing Elton in the heart of the American entry and garage door industry, Elton officials say, adding that it “cements their commitment” to reinforcing the company’s presence and expanding its product offerings across the U.S.
“With this new addition to the Elton family, we will be able to strengthen our relationships with our US customers, gain support and expertise from DPP’s highly skilled operations team, and increase capacity to achieve our growth strategy,” says Tom Boer, founder of Elton Manufacturing.
Having recently outgrown its four Canadian manufacturing facilities, the Elton/DPP partnership is described by officials as “a pivotal moment” in Elton’s 44-year history, marking a major U.S. expansion.
“With the support of DPP’s specialized and seasoned injection molding specialists, Elton will become a stronger partner to its US customers while continuing to provide the unparalleled quality, technical expertise, innovation, and service we are known for,” says Sandro Pigliarolo, Elton’s senior vice president of technical operations.
For the past three months, Elton has been producing window frames in DPP’s Indiana facility, working closely with all levels of management and production to ensure mutual synergy in company values, culture, service, and quality standards.
“We are confident that this acquisition aligns with Elton’s values and goals, and we are looking forward to continuing to expand production in Indiana and assist our customers in our next stage of growth,” adds Andrew Beavan, Elton’s senior vice president of sales.