NCI Building Systems

Formerly headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company was founded as National Components Inc. in 1984 by Johnie Schulte and reincorporated in Delaware in 1991.[3][8] In 1994, the company closed an agreement to purchase substantially all the assets and business of Ellis Building Components, Inc. located in Tallapoosa, Ga.[9] In 1998, they completed the acquisition of MetalBuilding Components, Inc. (‘‘MBCI’’) bringing about doubled revenue base, the acquisition also made it the largest manufacturer of nonresidential metal components in the United States. In 2006, they completed Robertson-Ceco II Corporation (‘‘RCC’’). Robertson-Ceco II Corporation was a leader in the metal buildings industry operating the Ceco Building Systems and Star Building Systemsand Robertson Building Systems divisions. The RCC acquisition helped the company provide greater products, reach more customers and build a more extensive distribution network. In 2012, they acquired Metl-Span LLC, a Texas limited liability company operating five manufacturing facilities in the United States, this acquisition helped the company reduce their cost and energy and enhance the ability to provide comprehensive suite of building products.[3] In November 2018, NCI merged with Ply Gem, Parent LLC to form Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America.[6]