Construction Specialties (CS), a global leader in building products manufacturing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Longman as Chief Executive Officer, effective
September 2, 2025.
Longman brings extensive industry experience to CS, most recently serving as president of the Architectural Framing Solutions and Architectural Glass divisions of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership across sales, operations, and general management in the building products sector.
“Nick understands the complexity of the built environment,” said Ellen Hallock Hakes, Chair of the Board of Directors at CS. “We are excited for this new chapter where Nick will build upon the positive momentum our team has created and position CS for long-term success.”
With a global presence and a 75-year legacy of innovation, CS continues to be a trusted partner for architects, designers, contractors, and building owners. The addition of Longman as
CEO marks a strategic step forward in strengthening the company’s leadership and accelerating its growth in the evolving construction landscape.
CS products are manufactured and distributed around the world. From its headquarters in Lebanon, NJ, CS operates North American facilities in Central Pennsylvania (Hughesville and Muncy); Del Rio, TX; Fort Valley and Kennesaw, GA; Mississauga, Canada; and Acuña, Mexico.
About Construction Specialties
Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a family-owned building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to complex challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face daily. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories: Acrovyn® interior wall protection, impact-resistant doors, entrance flooring, expansion joint solutions, architectural louvers, and screens. Drawing upon our decades of experience, CS provides extensive services resulting in high-quality products found in some of the world’s most significant architecture. For more information about CS products and solutions, please visit c-sgroup.com.
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