SGH Concepts Expands Architectural Cladding Dominance with Acquisition of Elward Systems
Two Industry Leaders. One Unified Vision. SGH Concepts, a premier provider of custom architectural building enclosure systems, announced that it has acquired Elward Systems. The acquisition represents a major strategic milestone for the commercial construction industry, uniting two legacy leaders in exterior wall cladding to create an unmatched power player across the Midwest, Mountain, and Western regions.
Since 1959, Elward Systems has established a stellar national reputation for quality, engineering precision, and pioneering manufacturing. SGH Concepts has delivered premium architectural solutions since 1949. By integrating Elward’s heritage of advanced CNC fabrication and technical expertise with SGH Concepts’ robust sales, engineering, fabrication, and service network, SGH Concepts continues to cement its position as a dominant force in the building enclosure market.
The acquisition establishes an aggressive, expanded operational presence across Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Wyoming, and Montana, seamlessly complementing SGH Concepts’ established Midwest hubs. Combining facilities enhances supply chain efficiency, increases fabrication throughput, and accelerates BIM/CAD submittal turnarounds for complex architectural projects.
Looking ahead, this integration positions SGH Concepts to drive the future of the building enclosure industry. By unifying Elward’s system product lines with SGH’s expanding architectural representation and project solutions network, SGH is primed to accelerate innovation, shorten turnaround times, and deliver elevated engineering support for upcoming commercial developments nationwide. This strategic move reinforces SGH’s long-term commitment to setting the industry standard for cladding solutions, providing architects, general contractors, glaziers, and material partners with an even stronger, highly capable partner for their next generation of landmark projects.
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A Message From Dean Jessick, CEO
“This acquisition represents a natural evolutionary step for both organizations. Elward has established itself as one of the country's predominant suppliers of exterior wall cladding systems, earning a stellar reputation for quality, engineering precision, and integrity. There is tremendous synergy between our two companies; from our shared commitment to client satisfaction to our complementary product lines and operational expertise. By combining our strengths, we will deliver even greater value to our clients and dramatically expand our geographical footprint.”
Frequently Asked Questions
SGH Concepts has acquired Elward Systems, bringing together two trusted industry leaders in exterior wall cladding, rainscreen systems, and engineered building enclosures. By combining our team’s engineering precision, fabrication capabilities, and product portfolios, we are expanding our collective footprint across the Midwest and Western regions.
This acquisition represents a natural evolutionary step for both organizations. Elward brings over 65 years of stellar engineering precision, fabrication expertise, and brand equity. SGH Concepts brings a strong legacy of representation, technical expertise, and deep regional distribution. Together, we can offer architectural clients and general contractors, unmatched technical depth, expanded product selections, and faster project delivery.
Existing EVOLV System specifications remain 100% valid, intact, and fully supported. Elward Systems continues to manufacture and supply all EVOLV Rainscreen Panel Systems as an SGH Concepts company. Moving forward, EVOLV specifications will benefit from increased production capacity and expanded BIM/CAD drafting resources through SGH's unified manufacturing network.
No. Your day-to-day contact teams remain the same. Elward clients will continue working directly with their dedicated Elward representatives and project engineers, while SGH Concepts clients will retain their existing sales representatives. As our teams integrate, you will simply have access to a broader network of technical representatives across the Midwest, Mountain, and Western regions.
This union pairs Elward’s proprietary EVOLV Rainscreen Systems and specialized CNC fabrication capabilities with SGH Concepts’ extensive building enclosure portfolio, exterior cladding options, and engineered facade systems. Clients gain access to higher fabrication throughput from our Kansas City and Omaha hubs, accelerated submittal turnarounds, and expanded regional field support. We have increased engineering and project management capacities to support our market growth.
Not at all. Complete business continuity is our top priority. All active project quotes, bids, submittal timelines, and shop fabrication schedules remain completely on track. Integrating SGH’s Omaha and Kansas City facilities actually increases our total shop throughput, helping shorten lead times on active and future projects.
You can continue submitting RFQs and project submittals through your normal channels to your assigned Elward or SGH estimator/sales representative. Alternatively, new inquiries can be submitted via email to bids@sghconcepts.com. Or sales@elward.com
No. All existing and future product warranties, engineering certifications, and ASTM testing reports for Elward Systems and SGH Concepts products remain fully valid and backed by our unified organization.
ACH / Bank Wire Payments: To request our updated bank information for ACH or wire payments, please email admin@sghredglaze.com. This helps us track and verify electronic transfers promptly.
Mailed Payments: Please update your accounts payable records. Checks should be made payable and sent to our new remittance address:
SGH Redglaze Holdings, Inc.
1111 Papillion Parkway
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-493-9393
Please reach out directly to your assigned project manager or sales representative.