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1947 |
C-Thru opens its doors as C-Thru
Aluminum Awning Company in Los Angeles, CA. The name "C-Thru" comes from
the fact that this was the first window awning that was made with louvers,
so you could "see through" it while protecting your windows from the
elements. Stan Albany patented the "Flip 'N Snap" awning system, that made
installation quick and easy. |
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1954 |
C-Thru's operation
moves to Sacramento, CA. C-Thru continues to manufacture aluminum awnings.
Stanley Albany ventures into more lifestyle products, planting the seed
for companies like Genie Garage Door Openers. |
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1964 |
C-Thru pioneers the Structural
Aluminum Patio Cover. Before this time, patio covers were made from many
parts and pieces and bolted to a separate structural frame, which made a
patio cover into a 1-week project. The Structural Patio Cover uses the pan
of the roof and the gutter to support the structure itself, thereby
drastically reducing installation times. |
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1966 |
C-Thru establishes
the Western Awning Association (WAA) to set up codes and guidelines for
the manufacturing and installation of awnings. The WAA eventually becomes
the National Patio Enclosure Association. C-Thru also moves its operation
back to Southern California, in the city of Long Beach. |
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1972 |
C-Thru moves its operation from
Long Beach to Fullerton, CA. |
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1978 |
C-Thru begins to
use glass windows in its patio enclosures. C-Thru is successfully able to
manufacture dual glass insulated window units, which achieve the highest
ratings from ALI Laboratories. |
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1981 |
C-Thru patents the first UL
Listed integrated electrical raceway system into its patio
enclosure. |
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1984 |
In October, C-Thru unveils the
curved eave sunroom (or "solarium"), which becomes a huge hit among C-Thru
Dealers. This product line was kept a secret until its unveiling at the
Los Angeles County Fair and catches the industry completely by surprise.
C-Thru reaps the benefits of this new product for years to
come. |
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1986 |
C-Thru opens a second factory in
Riverside, CA. The facility is built from the ground up and fitted with
state of the art machinery. |
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1988 |
Stanley J. Albany
passes away, but the vision is still alive. C-Thru consolidates its
operation into the Riverside, CA facility. |
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1992 |
The patio enclosure market
experiences an influx of competitors, which dramatically reduces the price
of patio enclosures. Many companies are forced to close their doors, as
they can't afford to stay in business. C-Thru simplifies the construction
and manufacturing of its components and remains competitive. C-Thru also
ventures into the lattice cover market. |
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1999 |
C-Thru re-evaluates
its position in the market and decides to regain its role as the innovator
of the industry. C-Thru unveils the Omega (vinyl window) product line. At
this point it was unheard of to put vinyl windows into a patio room.
C-Thru once again shocks the industry and introduces a product that is
light years ahead in terms of functionality and
practicality. |
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2003 |
C-Thru expands on its vision to
be the finest sunroom supplier in the industry. Numerous product
enhancements and marketing efforts give way to a highly evolved product
offering and an expanded service staff. |
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2006 |
C-Thru Opens its Regional Training Facility
and retail stores in the Southeast |
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Today |
C-Thru continues to refine its
products and manufacturing processes in order to provide our customers
with a quality product at an affordable price. C-Thru continues to
incorporate the latest technologies and innovations into our sunrooms in
order to enhance our customers' lifestyles. So what's next? You'll have to
wait and see. |
