1960s

Humble Beginnings in Mineola, NY

Quality Enclosures traces its roots to the early 1960s, when brothers and best friends Manny and Richard Schwartz began selling aluminum-framed shower enclosures out of a garage in Mineola, New York, under the name North American Enclosures. What started as a small local operation quickly earned a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and genuine customer care, values that would become the foundation of everything to come.

1970s

Expansion and Evolution

Throughout the 1970s, the business expanded its horizons, growing across Long Island and beyond. During this period, North American Enclosures diversified into the picture frame manufacturing industry, achieving nationwide distribution and recognition for its precision-built aluminum frames.

1980s

The Pursuit of Excellence

The brothers decided to pursue separate paths, focusing on their business passions: Manny concentrated exclusively on the shower enclosure business, while Richard focused on expanding the picture frame division. Out of this decision, Executive Enclosures was born, a company devoted exclusively to the design and fabrication of high-end shower enclosures. Manny recognized the growing potential of the shower enclosure market. By the mid-1980s, the company began introducing heavy 3/8” glass as a premium option, a bold move that redefined quality and design standards across the industry.

1990s

The Formation of Quality Enclosures

In 1990, Executive Enclosures rebranded into Quality Enclosures, reflecting a stronger, more recognizable brand that embodied who the family was and what they stood for. Under Manny’s guidance, his son Michael Schwartz assumed leadership of the Central Islip, New York, facility, preparing to carry forward the family’s commitment to American manufacturing and exceptional service.

Meanwhile, in 1991, Steve Schwartz, Manny’s younger son, launched Quality Enclosures in Florida, expanding the family’s presence into the Southeast. The two companies, in New York and Florida, each serve distinct markets and share a common vision of craftsmanship, integrity, and family values, thereby strengthening the brand and reinforcing their commitment to the industry.

2000s

Growth Across the East Coast

The 2000s marked a period of remarkable expansion. Quality Enclosures opened new facilities in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Port Orange, Florida, establishing a robust network to serve a growing base of dealers and glass professionals.

Throughout this era, the company strengthened partnerships with employees, suppliers, and customers, a principle that continues to define the organization today.

2009–2019

Vertical Integration and Innovation

In 2009, Quality Enclosures took a significant step toward full vertical integration by beginning in-house glass tempering operations, ensuring complete control over product quality and lead times.

• 2009: First tempering facility opened in Port Orange, Florida
• 2012: Second tempering facility established in Ronkonkoma, New York
• 2019: Third facility launched in Albemarle, North Carolina, expanding the company’s manufacturing footprint with two more ovens and reinforcing its dedication to American-made products.

Today

Investing in People and Innovation

Now a multi-state manufacturing organization with facilities along the East Coast, Quality Enclosures remains a family-owned and operated business led by the next generation. The company’s mission continues to honor its roots, producing premium shower enclosures with precision and pride, while embracing innovation, technology, and people-driven excellence.

For over six decades, the Schwartz family’s commitment to quality, relationships, and integrity has defined the Quality Enclosures name. This name still stands for craftsmanship, care, and the enduring strength of American manufacturing.