Associated Materials is a manufacturer of exterior residential building products, which it distributes directly to independent distributors and dealers and company-owned supply centers across the country. The Company produces a range of vinyl siding and vinyl windows, as well as vinyl fencing, vinyl decking and vinyl garage doors. Alside, which was founded in 1947, introduced the first residential aluminum siding. The company went public in 1998; in 2002, the investment firm of Harvest Partners took the company private. Brands: Alside