KN Crowder Information

KN Crowder is a leading North American manufacturer of premium sliding door and entranceway hardware for commercial and high-end residential projects. We specialize in custom Catch ’N’ Close® soft-close sliding door track systems, tailoring finishes, configurations and performance requirements to each application. Our patented technology catches, slows and gently guides the door into its fully open or closed position—eliminating slamming and bounce-back while reducing noise, improving safety and protecting the door, frame and hardware from wear. Our complementary entranceway products include door locks and pulls, thresholds, weatherstrip, automatic door bottoms, foot grilles, floor mats, stair nosing and louvers—all designed for reliable performance, long-term durability and seamless integration. Established in 1951 by Kenneth Newton Crowder, KN Crowder continues to design and manufacture in North America using premium North American-sourced materials. Today, the Crowder family remains committed to innovation, quality, exceptional customer service and enduring relationships with architects, designers, specifiers, builders and distribution partners across Canada and the United States.