Shelter Systems

Highly Engaged Employees

Shelter Systems Ltd is a manufacturer of engineered wood products and structural components headquartered in Westminster, Maryland, serving builders and construction firms across North America. Founded in 1976 by the Hikel family and a partner, the company has grown from a modest 14,000-square-foot operation with five employees and basic equipment... into a major regional supplier. Following significant expansion in the early 1980s, Shelter Systems recognized the need for a larger, more advanced facility and relocated to a state-of-the-art 120,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in January 2005, complemented by 11,000 square feet of office space, eight acres of climate-controlled storage and yard operations, and an additional 13 acres reserved for future growth. The facility's advanced infrastructure enables Shelter Systems to process up to eight truckloads of wood dailyexceeding 165,000 board feetand handle up to 12 truckloads of engineered lumber per week, with all incoming materials stored in air-exchanged, climate-controlled environments rather than exposed to outdoor elements, resulting in superior product stability and quality. The company specializes in manufacturing floor and roof trusses and engineered wood products, employing up to 210 trained professionals who leverage lean manufacturing processes to minimize cycle times and deliver consistent quality. Shelter Systems' competitive advantages include rapid order fulfillment, responsive customer service from initial consultation through post-delivery support, and a combination of advanced production capacity, climate-controlled storage, and a dedicated workforce committed to meeting the varied and time-sensitive needs of modern builders. The company's operational scale, quality-focused infrastructure, and customer-centric approach position it as a reliable supplier of structural components to the residential and commercial construction sectors.Read More