By the Gladiator Window & Doors Technical & Trade Team — factory-direct aluminum door and window manufacturer, Jacksonville, Florida. We work directly with contractors, builders, architects, glaziers, designers, and resellers nationwide.

A wholesale door dealer program gives trade professionals structured discounts, dedicated support, and supply-chain advantages that retail purchasing simply cannot match. Gladiator Window & Doors' dealer program is factory-direct — no distributors, no middlemen, no unpredictable markups — which means dealers receive manufacturer cost structures, a single point of contact, and freight shipped straight from our Jacksonville production floor to the job site or showroom.

Below is a complete breakdown of every component in the program so you can make a straightforward business decision about whether it fits your operation.

What pricing do wholesale door dealers actually get?

Wholesale dealers receive tiered discounts off MSRP that begin at 20–35% and can scale higher based on annual volume commitments — pricing is structured so the margin works for both one-off custom projects and high-volume residential or commercial pipelines.

Because Gladiator is a factory-direct manufacturer, the pricing structure has no distributor layer baked in. That margin — typically 15–25% in traditional supply chains — stays on the table for dealers and their clients. Here is how the tiers are structured:

No hidden upcharges. Gladiator does not add surcharges for custom sizing, standard color finishes, or our standard 6mm tempered/laminated glass package — items that competing suppliers often price separately. The quote your client approves is the quote that ships.

• Factory-direct pricing on aluminum sliding glass doors, bi-fold and folding doors, pivot doors, and folding passthrough windows
• Custom sizes quoted at no extra configurator fee
• Volume project pricing available for multi-unit residential, hospitality, and commercial developments
• Net-30 terms available for qualified accounts upon approval

What support and marketing assets are included in the dealer program?

Every approved dealer is assigned a dedicated trade account representative and receives access to a ready-to-use marketing and specification library — so you can sell and specify Gladiator products without building materials from scratch.

Dealer support included:

• Dedicated account rep — one point of contact for quotes, lead-time questions, order status, and technical clarifications
• Specification sheets & CAD/BIM-ready drawings — for submittals, permit sets, and architect/owner presentations
• High-resolution product photography — ready for your website, project proposals, and social media
• Branded proposal templates — customizable with your company name and logo for client-facing quotes
• Product training & technical onboarding — live or recorded walkthrough of product lines, glass options, hardware, and installation considerations
• Install guidance documentation — rough opening requirements, anchor/fastener specs, flashing details, and track profiles for each system
• Showroom sample program — hardware samples and finish chips available for qualified accounts; discuss full panel samples with your rep
• Co-marketing support — Preferred and Elite dealers can be listed in Gladiator's dealer locator and referenced in regional marketing

Technical specification highlights dealers should know:

• Aluminum frames: thermally broken profiles available; standard and heavy-wall extrusions depending on system
• Glass: standard 6mm tempered; upgrade paths to laminated, low-e coated, or impact-rated IGU depending on project requirements
• Panel widths: sliding systems up to approximately 120" per panel; bi-fold panels typically 24"–36" per leaf; pivot doors up to 48"+ slab widths
• Track profiles: low-profile flush track standard on sliding systems for ADA-transitional thresholds
• Finishes: standard anodized and powder-coat palette; custom RAL available at volume
• U-factor / SHGC: varies by glass package; project-specific documentation available for energy code compliance and Florida Product Approval submissions

How does shipping work for wholesale dealers?

Gladiator ships factory-direct from Jacksonville, Florida, to any commercial address or job site in the continental United States at no freight charge — free nationwide shipping is a standard program benefit, not a promotional add-on.

• Factory-to-site direct: Orders ship from our Jacksonville production floor directly to the delivery address you specify — no intermediate warehouse stops that add time or handling risk
• Freight included: No separate line-item freight charges on standard wholesale orders to the continental U.S.
• Lead times: Standard custom orders currently ship in approximately 4–8 weeks depending on product line and current queue; your rep will confirm at time of order
• Commercial freight delivery: Products ship LTL on protected pallets or in purpose-built crating; liftgate and appointment delivery available — discuss requirements with your rep at order entry
• Order tracking: Tracking numbers and shipment documentation provided so you can coordinate site readiness and installation crews
• Damage protocol: Gladiator handles freight claims directly — dealers are not left to resolve carrier disputes on their own

Is there a manufacturer warranty backing dealer sales?

Yes — Gladiator provides a manufacturer-backed limited warranty covering aluminum frame finish, hardware, and glass defects, which dealers can represent to their clients with confidence and without carrying warranty liability themselves.

• Aluminum frame finish: Powder-coat and anodized finishes warranted against manufacturer defects in normal exterior exposure conditions
• Hardware & operating components: Warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
• Glass: Insulated glass units (where applicable) warranted against seal failure and obstruction defects; tempered and laminated lites warranted against manufacturing defects
• Warranty claims: Dealers submit claims directly to Gladiator — we handle resolution with replacement parts or panels, not a third-party warranty administrator
• Florida impact/hurricane context: Products intended for hurricane-rated applications should be specified with the appropriate impact glass and frame package; your rep can advise on Florida Product Approval documentation for AHJ submissions

Having a direct manufacturer warranty behind you — rather than a distributor's pass-through coverage — means faster resolution and a cleaner accountability chain when something needs to be addressed post-installation.

What are the requirements to become a Gladiator wholesale dealer?

Gladiator's dealer program is open to licensed contractors, builders, developers, glaziers, interior designers, architects, commercial resellers, and showrooms — approval is straightforward and does not require a minimum first-order size.

Standard requirements:

• Valid business entity: LLC, corporation, sole proprietor with business license, or equivalent trade credential
• Industry relevance: Active in construction, design, architecture, glazing, property development, or home-products retail/wholesale
• Resale or contractor license (where applicable): Florida-licensed contractors and out-of-state equivalents; designers and architects welcome without contractor licensing
• Completed application: The Reseller & Wholesale Application takes approximately 5 minutes — business name, contact, trade type, and a brief description of typical projects
• No minimum first order: You do not need to commit to a purchase volume to be approved at the Registered Dealer tier
• No exclusivity required: Gladiator does not require dealers to carry our products exclusively

What the application review looks at:

• Business legitimacy and trade relevance
• Intended use: residential new construction, renovation, commercial, hospitality, retail resale, etc.
• Typical project scope and volume potential (used to set initial tier, not to gate approval)

Most applications are reviewed within 1–2 business days. Once approved, your account rep reaches out to complete onboarding, walk you through the product line, and set you up with the spec and marketing library.

What's included in the dealer program — at a glance

• ✔ Tiered wholesale pricing (20–35%+ off MSRP), factory-direct — no distributor layer
• ✔ No upcharges for custom sizing, standard finishes, or standard 6mm glass
• ✔ Dedicated account representative — one contact for quotes, orders, and tech support
• ✔ Full specification library: CAD drawings, product data sheets, install guides
• ✔ High-res product photography and branded proposal templates
• ✔ Product training and technical onboarding
• ✔ Free nationwide shipping, factory-to-site
• ✔ Manufacturer-backed limited warranty — you're covered
• ✔ Net-30 terms for qualified accounts
• ✔ Co-marketing support and dealer locator listing (Preferred/Elite tiers)
• ✔ No exclusivity requirement, no minimum first order

For more detail on the products your clients will be buying, explore our aluminum bi-fold door collection and our full range of aluminum sliding glass doors — both are among our highest-volume dealer categories.

Sell Gladiator doors at a wholesale price. Factory-direct aluminum sliding, bi-fold, and pivot doors — premium aluminum, 6mm glass, low-profile tracks, no upcharges, shipped nationwide. Contractors, builders, designers, and retailers get trade pricing and real support.

Apply for a Reseller & Wholesale Account · Call 904-822-1078