The Preferred Brand in
Transit and Coach Windows
Excel. The Preferred Brand.
ExcelGuard III™
Excel brand windows are engineered and made in the U.S.A. to meet your unique
needs in the marketplace. From solutions to challenges like vandalism protection,
occupant safety, and serviceability, to extended offerings in brand and style
management, Excel windows deliver you the dependability, service and value
to match your application. It’s no wonder Excel is the preferred brand in the
transit industry.
No matter how stringent your performance specifications, Excel windows can
meet the demands of your application with confidence. Window construction
options include durable aluminum frames with pre-painted, post-painted or
anodized non-fading finishes.
Ready to accommodate numerous glazing materials
for safety and convenience, you can choose
laminates, tempered, insulated, acrylic and
polycarbonates which can incorporate tints
ranging from clear to privacy. Excel also offers the
latest solutions to reduce solar load in the vehicle.
Excel Framed Glass with clamp-in
installation and ExcelGuard III™
Delivering What Others Can’t...
At DURA, we are focused on two things: Our customers and
our products. Thanks to over three decades of experience in
transit glass and an incredible depth of resources, we can
deliver in ways that will benefit you every time.
With Excel windows, you can count on a responsive, professional
team that knows the industry inside and out. Whether in your facility
Excel European Style
frameless window with
curved glass
or out in the field, we’ll be wherever it is we can best serve you.
Simply put, we consider superior customer service an absolute
priority. When you need answers, you’ll get them – fast.
Every Excel window on our roster is designed and constructed to
provide durability, ease of use/installation and low cost of
ownership. We’re also on the leading edge when it comes
to innovative technology. The DURA name behind us means
that position has only grown stronger.
Patented Rotary Latch
Emergency Egress System
Our Customers
Customer Driven
Our long-term customer relationships are built on a philosophy of listening
to our customers and delivering on our promises of quality, innovation,
and exceptional customer service.
Listening to our customers – We listen to our customers in everything
we do, from special design requests to new efficient methods to install
and service windows.
Quality – Our quality systems are proven worldwide to build reliable
products to the most demanding OEM specifications.
Innovation – Excel engineers are continuously creating new product designs
that will help your team to meet tomorrows mass transit challenges in styling,
safety, functionality and simplified installation.
Customer Service – Whether in your facility or on the road, our responsive
service professionals address all of your support needs with a passion for
customer satisfaction.
DURA Automotive Systems and the Excel brand are majority owned by Patriarch
Partners LLC. The company is nationally certified by the Women’s Business
Enterprise Council. As a certified business, DURA can significantly contribute
to your supplier diversity objectives.
American Craftsmanship,
Global Technology
When you install an Excel brand window, you can be assured it
has been built to your exact specifications. Our advanced product
quality planning process ensures that every aspect of real-world
usage goes into each product design. Excel window systems are
manufactured with the finest in American craftsmanship from our
award-winning factory in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Build your
next vehicle with the most trusted brand in the industry.
Research and Development is ongoing at DURA. Our global
technology centers and commitment to advanced glazing systems
development provide Excel engineers with the resources and
knowledge base to continuously innovate solutions for tomorrow’s
window applications. Our specialty glazing innovations include
interior laminates and exterior films to significantly reduce solar
load. Excel also produced the industry’s first laminated glass with
Automotive News Pace Award Winner
a frameless appearance, merging safety and style. Whatever your
design challenges, you can count on us for what’s next in the
mass transit industry.
Ford World Excellence Award Winner
Quick & Simple
Replacement
When you need to be on
the road NOW, we have
the Excel products for you.
Frameless Serviceable Windows
With Quick Change Glazing
A broken, damaged or vandalized window can be replaced quickly with
our proprietary Frameless Serviceable Window. It’s as easy as removing
the press-in-place retainers and taking the old glass panel out. A new
glass panel is placed into the opening, the retainers are reset and your
vehicle is back in service. Compared to traditional window replacement
and downtime, this one can literally save you thousands
of dollars and valuable time.
Excel Framed Windows
With Quick Change Glazing
Whether a window is broken, damaged or graffiti-covered,
it can be rapidly and easily replaced. Just remove the
pressed-in seal and the old glass panel. Then, place
a new glass panel in the opening and secure with its
existing press-in seal. Your vehicle is back on the road
in minutes, saving you big bucks over traditional
window replacement and downtime.
Vandal Protection Solutions
Protect Your Investment and keep vandals at bay with the help
of Excel windows. Look to choices like VandalShield™ single
layer films, 3M® multi-layer films, ExcelGuard III™ acrylic
sacrificial systems and scratch resistant glass.
Available on any Excel design, these innovative products will
work to keep your windows looking and performing their best,
year after year.
ExcelGuard III™
Vandal Shield™
Single Use Sacrificial Film
ExcelGuard III™
Acrylic Sacrificial Panels
DiamondGuard®
High Endurance Glass
3M® Scotchgard™
Multi Layer Sacrificial Film
Vandal ShieldTM is a registered trademark of Graffiti Removal Inc.
DiamondGuard® is a registered trademark of Guardian Industries Corporation.
3M®ScotchgardTM is a registered trademark of 3M Company.
Unprotected Glass
Safety In Motion
You can depend on Excel brand products to support
your safety objectives. Each window is engineered
with uncompromised safety and reliability.
From dependable safety release systems to window
ajar detection systems and high quality shatter-resistant
glass, we can assist in designing a system to
maximize occupant safety.
Excel framed window with hinged
emergency egress capabilities along with
quick-change glazing and available window
ajar indicator switch.
Our Windows, Your Brand
Excel flush glass with digital emblem printing with ceramic ink
Maximize your brand image with Excel windows as your
canvas. Whatever you want to print on an Excel window, you can
be assured of permanent vibrant color that will endure the rigors
of daily use. The first industrial direct-on-glass color inkjet printing
process is suitable for any glass application. Digital technology offers
endless possibilities when it comes to creating graphics. Not only is it
faster, but it also eliminates the costly need for silk screening and the
predictable damage of decorative film wraps.
Limitless Branding
Opportunities:
Municipalities
Schools
Sports Teams
Theme Parks
and More
How Can We Help You?
Our highly trained staff is ready to answer your questions
and assist you. For more information about Excel windows,
just call 855-EXCELWINDOWS (855-392-3594) or email
excelwindows@duraauto.com.
Excel is a registered trademark of DURA Automotive Systems.
Made in the U.S.A.
DURA Automotive Systems
2200 Helton Drive
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
excel.duraauto.com
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