Our Story
StateWide Windows has manufactured windows and doors for over 70 years. Since 1995, we’ve developed products for the livestock trailer industry with animal safety in mind, providing a flush, contemporary look. SE-GI Products was acquired in December 2021 positioning LEER Group
as the largest supplier of truck cap windows in the aftermarket accessory industry. The combined strength of Statewide Windows and SE-GI Products allows us to strengthen our product offerings, expand our market reach, enhance lean manufacturing, and strategically grow to better serve our customers.
LEER Group is a manufacturer of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps – rolling, folding, and retractable truck bed covers, and sliding cargo tray systems through its family of brands: LEER®, Century®, SnugTop®, Pace Edwards®, and BEDSLIDE®. Headquartered in Indiana, Leer Group has manufacturing plants in Indiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Mexico, along with more than 1,200 independent dealers across North America. Leer Group is a business unit of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO), a larger, privately held portfolio of manufacturing businesses that provide premier transportation goods and services.
Our History
| 1947 | Louie Baird establishes State Wide Aluminum (SWA), an aluminum storm door and windows retailer |
| 1965 | Opened an aluminum extrusion operation in South Bend, IN to supply the window and door plant |
| 1970 | The South Bend operation begins fabricating tailgate doors for truck caps and materials for the travel trailer industry |
| 1977 | Purchased Window Craft, Inc., a manufacturer of side windows for the truck cap industry |
| 1977 | Purchased Statewide Components in Oregon, to expand distribution to the Northwestern U.S. |
| 1980 | Invested in equipment to begin manufacturing radius windows |
| 1981 | Received a patent on the trapezoid rear door for truck caps |
| 1983 | Purchased Alliance Distribution in Ft. Worth, Texas and Window Shop in Atlanta, Georgia to further expand distribution. |
| 1988 | Purchased Bannister Products in Leola, PA, extending distribution into the Northeast. |
| 1991 | Introduced Ready Mount Truck Cap windows |
| 1993 | Invested in new manufacturing equipment for horse and livestock trailer windows |
| 1994 | Produced first livestock windows and feed doors |
| 1997 | Began bonding glass to aluminum frames |
| 1999 | Developed the drop down front slider window, winning third prize in the “Best New Product Under $50.” Category |
| 2002 | Texas operations relocated to Oklahoma to be closer to horse trailer customers |
| 2005 | Patent received for EC 325 feed door |
| 2006 | Became a division of Truck Accessories Group, along with sister companies LEER, Century, and Pace Edwards |
| 2010 | Began production for the shuttle bus industry |
| 2012 | Began manufacturing products for the heavy truck and agricultural industries |
| 2013 | Began production on aftermarket windows for Sprinter vans |
| 2013 | Began production on Class A bus and motorhome products |
| 2014 | StateWide Aluminum, Inc. changes its name to StateWide Windows |
| 2021 | StateWide Aluminum, Inc. acquires SE-GI Products to position Truck Accessories Group, LLC. d/b/a LEER Group as the largest manufacturer of truck cap windows in aftermarket accessories. This acquisition strengthens our product offerings, expands our market reach, enhances lean manufacturing, and strategically helps us grow to better serve our customers. |