Established in 1918, Van Nuys Awning Co.® has established itself as a leader in the production of custom metal and canvas awnings, and custom canvas coverings for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
We offer a broad spectrum of products in all shapes and sizes, including retractable awnings, tendabox retractables, shade structures, exterior solar screens, slide on wire awnings, cabanas, canopies, sail shades, commercial awnings, and more.
Our designers have worked with leading construction companies, architects, parks, and movie studios.
VAN NUYS AWNING CO.® — MORE THAN 105 YEARS OF SERVICE! Over one hundred years and six generations later, Van Nuys Awning Co.® is still making custom canvas and metal coverings for our residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
Thriving as one of California’s largest manufacturers of residential and commercial awnings, patio umbrellas and cushions, industrial canvas products, and specialty metal products. You will find unsurpassed quality, premier service, and friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist you. With ATA-Certified Master Fabric Craftsmen in awning design and manufacturing on staff, we perform magic with canvas.
Our awning company has always been a true family business. In 1953, we worked in a 1,800 square feet facility with — Mom Powell did the books, Dad Powell Sr. did the selling, son, Jimmie Powell ran the shop and son, Don Powell Jr. installed the awnings.
In the early 60s, Van Nuys Awning Co.® moved to a larger facility in downtown Van Nuys, with 11,000 square feet, eight employees, and the Powell family. Our reputation for quality and service grew and so did we as our customers recommended us to friends and associates.
In the mid-70s, our family business built and moved into a 20,000 square foot factory showroom located at 5661 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA. In May 2020, we moved to 2580 Azurite Circle, Newbury Park, CA, so we can better serve the northern and southern communities of Southern CA easier.
Today, the current owners stress high quality and customer service that has made Van Nuys Awning Co.® one of the nation’s most highly respected awning companies.
Van Nuys Awning Co.® is a charter member of both WCPA-Western Canvas Products Association, PAMA-Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, and the ATA – Advanced Textiles Association. One of our owners has served on the Board of Directors of WCPA numerous times.
These associations establish standards and guidelines for the awning, canopy, and custom canvas industry. We have been members of ATA since 1958.
We take tremendous pride in being a top go-to awning company and in offering unbeatable, quality and service value. We work with top architects, designers, construction companies, as well as many movie studios, and amusement parks. We can do everything from a simple front door awning to a complex commercial project with a variety of custom commercial awnings and canopies.
Van Nuys Awning ® Mission, Vision & Values Statements
Mission Statement
Provide our customers with the best custom awnings and products by utilizing our years of expertise in the design, fabrication, and installation of awnings, canopies, and custom canvas projects.
Vision Statement
• Provide awnings that are aesthetically pleasing.
• Offer awnings and shade structures that enhance and improve your space.
• Be the best awning company in Southern CA.
Our Vision
• Focus on customer needs
• Provide custom quality products and service.
• Conduct our business with fairness and integrity.
• Promote and reward teamwork.
• Keep a safe and healthy work environment.
Whether you are looking for front door awnings for your new restaurant or want to add a porch awning to your home to create an outdoor space where you can relax, we’ve got you covered! We take great pride in being a top go-to awning company, and in being able to handle all your custom canvas projects — commercial and residential awnings, canopies, cabanas, sail shades, and unique custom coverings.
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