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Duo-Gard’s illumaWall 3500 provides bright diffused natural light for Mizzou’s new practice facility’s indoor football field. We provided 9,317 SF of our illumaWall 3500 tongue and groove polycarbonate system, the panels are opal with UV Matte finish. Our illumaWall 3500 system creates a seamless appearance that diffuses natural light and eliminates glare and hot spots…

Chicago to St. Louis High Speed Rail provides travelers with safer, faster, and more efficient modes of transportation. The new 284-mile railway features new stations, new locomotives, and new signals along the route. With trains moving at approximately 110 mph, passenger commute time is significantly reduced. Duo-Gard was proud to contribute to this project, we…

Duo-Gard loves a local project, these custom skylights are located on Novi High School in Novi Michigan. The aluminum frames were completely prefabricated in our facility then moved by crane to their permanent location. The skylights are glazed with our Series 3100 25mm triple wall polycarbonate, and printed to match the school’s color scheme. Duo-Gard…

Our custom bike shelters were inspired by Duo-Gard’s Razor Model and designed specifically for the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Duo-Gard worked closely with the architect for two years to accomplish his vision. We designed and fully engineered the shelters to accommodate climate conditions while still achieving the desired aesthetic. The larger shelter is 20′ x…

The OKC Convention Center Garage features 90,000 Fusion panel tiles provided by Duo-Gard. Anthony McDermid at TAP Architecture was inspired by a coaster that Duo-Gard gave out at a presentation. This coaster was a smaller version of one of the 4″x4″ colored tiles used in the project. The design is the result of an art…

Duo-Gard’s Dave Miller Reflects on 40 Years of Success March 2024 marks a milestone for Canton, Michigan-based Duo-Gard Industries-40 years as the leading innovator in bus, bike and smoking shelters as well as high-performance translucent walls, architectural canopies, and outdoor structures.   The business started in 1984 during the oil embargo, when federal tax credits…

Our latest bike shelter was custom designed for Harvard and is secured and enclosed. Duo-Gard worked extensively with the Harvard team to produce the perfect shelter based on site conditions, collaboration with the structural team, and to fit the overall aesthetic. This shelter fits seamlessly with the neighboring buildings and campus landscape. It features 9/16″…

Well-orchestrated and successful projects share a common hallmark. They are marked by accurate planning and coordination; deep experience and knowledge; diverse source materials; and an obsession for quality and results. Achieve 360° is a proprietary, full-circle design and fabrication resource from Duo-Gard. We take a holistic approach to ensure that each client receives the highest…