About Alpen

Alpen’s commitment to high-performance glass, windows, and doors

Alpen is a nationwide window and door supplier, headquartered in Colorado. Our custom-built and Energy Star-certified windows and doors combine advanced materials and innovative designs. We aim to make high-performance accessible to more people, contributing to a sustainable, climate-resilient future.

What seems revolutionary to some is core to our philosophy: building standards should be much higher. That begins with energy-efficient windows, doors, and architectural glass.

Our mission is to significantly lower the environmental impact of buildings. We do this by combining exceptional performance, high-quality craftsmanship, long-lasting durability, and affordable pricing into our products.

from Death Valley to the Arctic

Our Story

After the 1973 oil crisis, the U.S. government aimed to decrease its dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. In 1977, President Carter created the Department of Energy (DOE) to promote energy conservation and develop alternative energy.

A primary focus for the DOE was developing low-emissivity (low-e) coatings, to manage heat transfer through windows. From 1977 to 1983, the DOE, alongside Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, paved the way for low-e coatings on thin films and glass.

Recognizing the potential of this new technology, our founder Robert Clarke launched Alpen in Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1986. We became one of the first companies in the U.S. to produce Heat Mirror insulated glass units with low-e coatings. Our focus remained on this innovative window and door technology for years to come.

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As Alpen expanded, we moved to a larger facility in Boulder, Colorado. This location offered more space for growth and placed us closer to key markets, customers, and partners. It also allowed us to remain a Colorado-based window and door company, which is core to our identity.

Over the years, Alpen established itself as a leading fabricator of suspended low-e coated films. We continued to innovate and improve the crucial manufacturing processes essential to low-e coated films. Our expertise has led to the use of Alpen glass and windows in top-performing, high-profile projects across the country.

We've installed our products in the Empire State Building and places with extreme weather, from Death Valley to the Arctic. We're proud that our work reaches every state in the nation.

Our Customers

Alpen works with a range of clients, from homeowners, architects, and commercial developers to energy service companies, window dealers, and building engineers. Our products help clients achieve leading building certifications: Net Zero Energy, Passive House, LEED, and Living Building Challenge.

We offer premium window, door, and glass solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Our focus is delivering cost-effective custom window and door and retrofit designs. We cater to everything that's important to you when purchasing premium windows and doors. Whether you're seeking energy efficiency, comfort, or green building materials, Alpen is here to help.

We partner with expert window and door installers to ensure we complete your project on time and to the highest standard.

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Sustainability & Community

Alpen has remained at the forefront of transformation in the building industry. Our sustainable window and door solutions help address the challenges of our changing climate. Specifically, Alpen products enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and lead by example in the green building products industry.

We're also committed to low embodied carbon in our products. We do this through efficient production processes, reduced material usage, and products designed for longevity. Our approach reduces the environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.

We collaborate with U.S. General Services Administration and the Department of Energy as well as local governments. We advocate for building regulations that minimize energy waste and mitigate climate risks. Alpen is making our buildings more comfortable while providing energy-saving solutions. We're fostering awareness about the value of environmentally friendly windows and doors in energy-efficient buildings.

We're also proud to be active members in our local and national community. The Marshall Fire of 2021 burned over 1,000 homes in the front range of Colorado and came right up to our doorstep. We have partnered with the local homeowners who are rebuilding to offer help and discounts on our products.

Creating American Jobs

Alpen is proud to design and manufacture our products in the United States. We offer employment opportunities that ensure the growth of skilled, well-paying jobs across our operations. We're happy to contribute to the growth of our local communities as well as the national economy.

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