Apogee Enterprises reports that Donald A. Nolan will become CEO effective immediately, succeeding Ty R. Silberhorn who will depart as CEO and board member on the same date.
Nolan, who has served on Apogee’s board since 2013 and as Chairman since 2020, previously led Kennametal Inc. as Chairman and CEO and served as President of Avery Dennison Corporation’s Materials Group. His experience in high‑margin, differentiated product portfolios aligns with Apogee’s three‑pillar strategy.
The leadership change follows a period of mixed financial performance. In fiscal Q2 2025, Apogee reported a 3.2% decline in net sales to $1.12 billion but an operating margin increase to 18.5% from 17.8% in the prior year. Fiscal Q3 2025 saw net sales rise 0.5% to $1.15 billion, while operating income fell 4.3% to $210 million, reflecting softer demand in the Architectural Glass segment and higher raw‑material costs.
Apogee’s segment performance varied: Architectural Services grew 6.8% in revenue, driven by data‑center and commercial construction projects; Architectural Glass and Framing Systems experienced headwinds from supply‑chain constraints; Large‑Scale Optical, which recently integrated the $242 million acquisition of UW Solutions, reported a 2.1% increase in revenue but a 1.5% decline in operating margin.
Management cited the need to accelerate the company’s “Project Fortify” cost‑reduction program and to focus on higher‑margin, differentiated products as the primary reasons for the leadership transition. Nolan will also assume the role of Executive Chair of the Board, consolidating governance responsibilities.
The transition is expected to reinforce Apogee’s strategy to become an economic leader in its markets, strengthen core operating capabilities, and pursue growth opportunities in premium architectural solutions and high‑performance coated materials.
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