Global Building Products Manufacturer & Innovator
Quanex is more than a manufacturing company—we are a trusted partner to industries around the world. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operating more than 67 facilities globally, we serve customers in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and security markets. Our nearly 100-year history is built on innovation, performance, and a commitment to creating solutions that make a lasting impact.
From advanced insulating glass spacers and vinyl extrusions to cabinet components and access hardware, Quanex provides the products that help our customers build stronger, more energy-efficient, and more sustainable solutions. Our team of engineers, designers, and manufacturing experts work every day to anticipate industry needs and deliver what’s next.
Who We Are at Quanex
Our Mission
To positively impact our customers, employees, and shareholders and put them at the center of everything we do, through innovative technology, best-in-class customer service, and excellent returns.
Our Vision
To be an innovative and growth-focused manufacturing company that consistently exceeds the expectations of our customers, team members, shareholders, and communities.
Our Values
Our CREED drives our values. We use it to drive how we approach our work and our lives day in and day out.
Our Creed
Continuous improvement and innovation
Respect with open and honest communication
Excellent customer service
Exemplify safe and healthy living
Do the right thing
Quanex’s executive leadership team is focused on guiding our nearly 100-year-old company into the future with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success. Under the direction of George Wilson, our eighth president and CEO, the team brings decades of combined experience in manufacturing, engineering, finance, and operations. Together, they are shaping strategies that position Quanex as a global leader in building products, while fostering a culture of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
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George WilsonChairman of the Board, President - Chief Executive Officer
EDUCATION:Indiana University, MBA
University of Akron, B.S. AccountingPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Quanex Building Products Corporation
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 2017 – 2019Quanex Insulating Glass Systems
President, 2011 – 2017Lauren International
Vice President Human Resources, 2010 – 2011
Vice President Operations, 2008 – 2010Federal Mogul
General Manager, Zanxx Products, 2002 – 2008
Plant Manager, Zanxx Products, 2000 – 2002
Plant Controller, Zanxx Products, 1998 – 2000
Financial Analyst, Cooper Automotive, 1996 – 1998
Cost Analyst, Champion Spark Plugs, 1993 – 1996AMKO Service Company, Subsidiary of Paxair
Staff Accountant, 1991 – 1993 -
Scott ZuehlkeSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EDUCATION:University of Houston, MBA
University of Texas, BBAPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Quanex Building Products Corporation
Vice President – Investor Relations & Treasurer, 2016 – 2019Halcón Resources
Vice President, Investor Relations, 2011 – 2015Geokinetics
Director, Investor Relations, 2010 – 2011Hercules Offshore
Manager, Finance and Investor Relations, 2009 – 2010Invesco
Equity Analyst, 2005 – 2009
Market Data Associate, 1998 – 2005 -
Paul CornettSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
EDUCATION:University of Chicago Law School, J.D.
Rice University, B.A. History/SociologyPREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Quanex Building Products Corporation
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, 2018 – 2019
Deputy General Counsel, 2017 – 2018
Associate General Counsel, 2012 – 2017
Assistant General Counsel, 2008 – 2012Quanex Corporation
Assistant General Counsel, 2007 – 2008
Senior Attorney, 2006 – 2007
Staff Attorney, 2005 – 2006Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
Associate, Corporate Group, 2003 – 2005
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Meet the People of Quanex
Hear firsthand what makes Quanex such a great place to be from the amazing team members who make it all possible.
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We Are More Than Just A Components Supplier
See how the capabilities and services that Quanex provides take them beyond just manufacturing.
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We are Quanex
What we make is vital. The people behind it are crucial.
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A Part of Something Bigger®
Transforming the world, one solution at a time.
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Meet the People of Quanex
Hear firsthand what makes Quanex such a great place to be from the amazing team members who make it all possible.
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We Are More Than Just A Components Supplier
See how the capabilities and services that Quanex provides take them beyond just manufacturing.
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We are Quanex
What we make is vital. The people behind it are crucial.
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A Part of Something Bigger®
Transforming the world, one solution at a time.
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Liniar | A Part of Something Bigger
Hear from Martin Thurley, Group Managing Director for Quanex subsidiaries Liniar and Avantek, as he shares more about our uPVC production facility in the U.K.
Quanex has grown from a single steel manufacturer in 1927 into a global, publicly traded company serving multiple industries. Our journey has been defined by innovation, acquisitions, and a passion for solving our customers’ toughest challenges. From pioneering warm-edge insulating glass spacer technology to introducing next-generation uPVC window and door solutions in Europe, Quanex has consistently stayed at the forefront of materials science and manufacturing. Today, with more than 67 facilities worldwide, our legacy continues as we invest in new technologies and expand into emerging markets.
The Michigan Seamless Tube Company is incorporated.
Production of tubing made from steel alloys begins.
Woodcraft Industries founded by German immigrants Paul Dlugosch and Theodore Ritche in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
The Company expands into Texas.
Standard Tube is acquired.
Stock is listed on New York Stock Exchange for the first time.
MacSteel, Michigan, plant begins operations.
Michigan Seamless Tube changes its name to Quanex Corporation and moves its headquarters to Texas.
Woodcraft acquires facility in Foreston, Minnesota.
Acquires Nichols-Homeshield.
Woodcraft builds dedicated cabinet door manufacturing plant in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Woodcraft builds facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Acquires Piper Impact Inc.
Woodcraft acquires PrimeWood in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Acquires Imperial Products.
Woodcraft acquires Brentwood in Molalla, Oregon.
Acquires North Star Steel and Truseal Technologies Inc.
Woodcraft acquires Grand Valley Door in Orwell, Ohio.
Acquires Mikron Industries.
Screen and grille manufacturing facility opens in Dubuque, Iowa.
Woodcraft acquires facility in Middlefield, Ohio.
Woodcraft builds facility in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Edgetech I.G. Opens Coventry, UK Plant.
Quanex Corporation is sold, and its building products businesses are spun off to its shareholders as a new company known as Quanex Building Products Corporation.
Quanex Opens Edgetech I.G. Heinsberg, Germany plant.
Quanex acquires Alumco.
Woodcraft acquires the cabinet door division of Técnica Maderera Especializada (TME) in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Divests Nichols Aluminum.
Quanex acquires HL Plastics (Liniar).
Woodcraft Industries is acquired by Quanex.
IG Systems opens new R&D Lab in Akron, Ohio.
Edgetech I.G. Opens 2nd Coventry, UK manufacturing facility.
Woodcraft changes its name to Quanex Custom Components.
Quanex acquires LMI Custom Mixing in Cambridge, Ohio.
Edgetech I.G. opens 2nd Heinsberg, Germany manufacturing facility.
Quanex closes on acquisition of Tyman, creating a comprehensive solutions provider in the building products industry.
At Quanex, giving back is an extension of who we are. For nearly 50 years, the Quanex Foundation has supported the communities where our employees live and work. Through charitable giving, volunteerism, and educational support, the Foundation reflects our commitment to making a positive impact beyond business. Each year, we contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars to hometown charities, schools, and non-profit organizations. We are especially proud of the McHattie Scholarship Program, which provides children of our employees with financial assistance to pursue higher education. The Quanex Foundation ensures that as we grow globally, we never lose sight of our local responsibility.
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Q: What products does Quanex manufacture?
A: Quanex provides window and door hardware, building access solutions, fenestration components, cabinet and millwork components, polymer mixing solutions, solar sealants, and specialty security screens for residential and commercial applications.
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Q: How has the Tyman acquisition expanded Quanex’s capabilities?
A: By acquiring Tyman PLC, Quanex now offers an expanded portfolio of hardware solutions and access systems, strengthening our position as a global leader in building products.
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Q: Where are Quanex facilities located?
A: Quanex operates more than 67 facilities worldwide, with major manufacturing locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.
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Q: What industries does Quanex serve?
A: We serve customers across the window and door, fenestration, building access, kitchen and bath cabinetry, and millwork industries.