History

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Kaycan History

For over 45 years, Kaycan has been providing leadership and excellence to the exterior building products market. It all began in 1974, and, fast-forward 45 years later, we continue to bring innovative and game-changing products and technologies to market. Our commitment to our customers’ needs is reflected in our ongoing investment in product research and development.

1974

Kaycan is Founded

Kaycan is founded. As a distributor of aluminum, Kaycan expands throughout the 70s, predominantly selling aluminum and vinyl siding.

1983

Kaycan Expands

Kaycan purchases  an aluminum manufacturing facility to coil coat aluminum building products and manufacture aluminum siding, soffit and rainware.

1987

Vinyl Siding

Kaycan begins manufacturing vinyl siding. Throughout the 80s, Kaycan continues to expand its distribution network by opening distribution centers to serve the building products market.

1989

Coil Coating

Kaycan purchases and expands its coil coating operations.

1990

Further Expansion

Kaycan further expands with additional distribution centres in North America, Europe, Eastern Europe and Australia. Two additional coil manufacturing plants are built to support the growing demand in North America.

2004

Vinyl Rainware

Kaycan enters the vinyl rainware market and successfully markets vinyl rain gutters in North America.

2005

Vinyl Operations Expand

Kaycan expands its vinyl operations with the addition of 2 vinyl siding plants.

2008

Engineered Wood Siding

Kaycan begins to manufacture and distribute engineered wood siding and trimboard to the new construction markets.

2014

Windows and Patio Doors

Kaycan expands into the window and patio door manufacturing business.