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. In 2025, LEER Group consolidated SE-GI into Statewide Windows, and moved all operations to Elkhart, IN.
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).
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 | Acquires SE-GI Products, positioning TAG d/b/a LEER Group as the largest manufacturer of truck cap windows in aftermarket accessories. |
| 2025 | LEER Group consolidates SE-GI into StateWide and moves all operations to Elkhart, IN. |