About CPI

DAYLIGHTING PIONEERS OF THE PAST – DAYLIGHTING INNOVATORS FOR THE FUTURE

CPI Daylighting pioneered the use of polycarbonate translucent panel systems for architectural use more than two decades ago, and has followed up by driving daylighting innovation with specialized architectural products. CPI Daylighting can be your sole source for daylighting, ranging from translucent polycarbonate panels to controlled intelligent daylighting; from skylights and wall-lights to canopies and walkway covers; from raw materials to design, manufacturing and installation.

CPI Daylighting offers a full complement of custom and standard systems for a variety of applications, with options for color, style, configurations, light transmission levels, insulation, thermal performance, hurricane endurance and fire resistance. CPI Daylighting can deliver a complete daylighting solution to enhance any architectural design.

Early 1980s

CPI Daylighting founders pioneer and introduce the first polycarbonate structural daylighting panels in the architectural and building industries.

1982

CPI Daylighting introduces the Danpalon Dualwall translucent single glazed standing seam panel system for architectural applications.

1984

CPI Daylighting introduces the Quadwall translucent double glazed standing seam panel system for architectural applications.

1989

In order to better serve the USA and North America, CPI Daylighting establishes headquarters north of Chicago, IL as a central location to operate the business.

1993

CPI Daylighting introduces the first Nano-Cell™, 16mm Danpalon translucent panel. US patent # 5,348,790

1994

CPI Daylighting introduces fire resistant skylight structures and Class ‘A’ Roof Construction panels. US patent # 5,437,129

1996

CPI Daylighting launches the FASTRAK program, providing pre-engineered panelized skylight systems in up to 50% less time than traditional custom skylights.

1997

CPI Daylighting introduces an architectural glazing panel system for hurricane applications per Dade County FL hurricane endurance code requirements. US patent # 6,164,024

CPI constructs a new facility in Lake Forest, IL

2001

CPI Daylighting innovates ControLite® Intelligent Daylighting, the system that allows the user to adjust and control sunlight!

2003

CPI Daylighting introduces Nano-Cell™ Honeycomb, Nano- Cell™ panels and Architectural Matte Finish. US Patent #D500,370S

2004

CPI Daylighting launches Clearspan Canopy and Walkway cover program – single source delivery of the entire system from the ground up.

2005

CPI Daylighting introduces U-Lite™ 4mm solid polycarbonate product line for low slope applications.

2006

CPI Daylighting introduces Blast Resistant Anti-Terrorism system per DOD requirements of UFC 4-010-01.

2006

CPI Daylighting introduces LiteBrow Suspended Light-Transmitting Canopies and Sun Shades.

2007

CPI Daylighting introduces Low-E- Nano-Cell™ panels.

CPI Daylighting White Pearl Low-E Glazing provides 33% superior shading coefficient and solar heat gain coefficient performance compared to standard Pentaglas® glazing.

2007

CPI Daylighting obtains Florida product approvals FL6475, FL6599, FL6600, FL8804.

2008

CPI Daylighting releases second generation of ControLite®, the world’s most advanced dynamic daylighting system.

2009

CPI Daylighting introduces Forced Entry Resistance panels per UFC requirements, and achieves the US Department of State certification for forced entry and ballistic resistance systems