About Us

Hawkeye Windows and Doors is an innovative company and leading supplier of European tilt-turn products in the United States. Centrally located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Hawkeye is renowned in the industry for being one of the pioneering companies to supply homeowners, designers and architects with custom crafted, state-of-the-art European style tilt-turn windows, doors, Passive House and wood curtain wall products.

As an American window and door supplier since 1996, Hawkeye Windows and Doors is distinctly unique because it not only offers a vast range of technologically engineered and eco-friendly fenestration products such as tilt-turn windows and doors, lift-slide doors, wood windows, replacement windows and doors, aluminum clad windows, wood curtain wall and more – they also provide personalized customer service that is unsurpassed. Hawkeye is one of the rare businesses in the marketplace today that truly understands innovative thinking, a meticulous attention to detail and an investment of time are all essential to the process of creating an aesthetically pleasing interface with performing fenestration products. From the design phase of your project to the finishing touches and completion, they’ll work with you side by side to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the results. If what you seek is masterfully crafted doors and windows that will transform your new or existing home into a showcase masterpiece, you have come to the right place!

Where it all began…

As owner and founder of Hawkeye Windows and Doors, Larry Martin is a renaissance man in every sense of the word. His roots of growing up as the son of a farmer laid the foundation for his ‘can-do’ attitude. It was his positive attitude, along with his vision for the future that led him to acquire his first business at only 20 years of age. Through the years, Larry has gained experience in the field of construction and roofing, nurtured his passion for woodworking and carpentry and considerably expanded his knowledge in both the foreign and domestic fenestration industry. All of which, has allowed him to become totally immersed in every aspect of his current business-where he has become a genuine ‘hands on’ owner.

It was during his younger years when Larry toured Europe as a member of the ‘Up with People’ program he was first introduced to Euro style windows and doors. Often times, he would sit by a tilt-turn window and watch the world go by from his room. Little did he realize the oddly designed window he sat looking out of in his youth would have such an impact on his life, the life of others and the window and door industry in America.

Fast forward to 1996, the year Larry founded Hawkeye Windows and Doors. It was Larry’s ingenuity, innovative thinking, and prowess which enabled him to offer the American market something new and different- a product line few consumers had heard of before. A visionary in his own right, for the past 26 plus years Larry Martin has been providing the American consumer with superior tilt-turn window and door products so unique that their quality and beauty is only surpassed by their versatility and functional features.

Yet, Larry’s story doesn’t end there, each chapter continues with the discerning clients who seek him out in search of beautifully crafted doors and windows that will not only be a reflection of themselves and the designs they envision for their home, but fenestration products that will undeniably improve their quality of life. Larry’s keen understanding of both his client’s needs, as well the utilization of sustainable products and environmentally friendly business practices have become the cornerstone of Hawkeye Windows and Doors’ success.

Larry and his team personally invite you to give them a call – because, at Hawkeye, we strive to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for our clients as we work together to find the perfect fenestration solution for them…one window and door at a time.

Future Plans and Goals

Hawkeye Windows & Doors, Inc. has a history as one of the oldest companies serving the distribution of European windows, doors and roll shutters in the nation. We have built our reputation by serving a wide range of clients up and down the economic spectrum. Our mission is to continue in this fashion with our support and expertise matured by years of experience. While some importers only target niche markets like Passive Haus and LEED, we believe the real social benefit and national impact will be when the majority of home and building owners are utilizing the European fenestration technology in their new or renovated buildings.

On an individual basis, this technology will satisfy millions of American with window and/or door products that perform superbly and work easily for years into the future. Therefore, we will continue to work with individuals, contractors, designers, architects and specifiers with design, style and performance considerations as they set about to renovate or construct new buildings. Creating a personal experience for our clients is important at Hawkeye. And together, finding solutions which put our wonderful products in our clients’ buildings under the best possible applications is very gratifying.

Want to see what’s next? Call us today and together we can explore how your home or business can be fitted with a Hawkeye Window!