ROSWELL, GA., December 8, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the US, was recognized as the top performing company in the TAPROOT Equity Funds, LLC (“TAPROOT”) portfolio of companies, awarded at the company’s 2025 annual shareholder’s banquet. In addition to winning the award for highest year-over-year revenue growth, SHAKER also won an award for the highest overall customer satisfaction amongst TAPROOT’s portfolio companies. “To say that 2025 has been a busy year for SHAKER is quite an understatement”, says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER. “Over the past 12 months we’ve experienced 100%+ revenue growth, acquired two complementary companies, expanded both fabrication and paint facilities, added significant new staff, maintained 98%+ positive customer service ratings, all while reducing overall production and order fulfillment times. Outstanding commitment and work ethic across all departments made these achievements possible”, added Mr. Patterson.
We love what SHAKER continues to do in the marketplace and how SHAKER management is growing the business”, says TAPROOT Portfolio Manager, Jeff Boyles. Boyles continued, “SHAKER has become the model for our other portfolio companies on how to successfully balance growth with maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The sky is the limit for this company and its employees.”
Currently, SHAKER manufacturers and ships shutters throughout the US and services both residential and commercial projects.
About SHAKER: Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
About TAPROOT: Focused primarily on first stage growth businesses, TAPROOT was founded with the goal of identifying successful early-stage businesses and helping provide capital to meet growth demands. The investment group also looks to partner with businesses that are manufacturing ‘made in the USA’ products that are sold direct to consumer and are value/equity building assets. Creating new US-based jobs to help grow the domestic economy is a core focus of the firm. Requests for information should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, GA., September 17, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the USA, has finalized an agreement with Landmark Premier Fabrication (“LANDMARK”) to acquire the Georgia-based provider of outsourced fabrication services. The combined company will operate under the SHAKER name with all administrative and operational functions consolidated into the corporate offices of ShakerShutters.com. “LANDMARK is a well-respected company that SHAKER has worked closely with for the past five years. As SHAKER continues to see 100+% growth each year, finding proven ways to expand production capabilities, control turnaround times, and maintain production quality is key to that growth. LANDMARK’s reputation and quality control standards are the best in the industry, which allows SHAKER to grow rapidly, without losing focus on quality. As a result of the acquisition, SHAKER will be able to lower product prices and expedite delivery times, all while maintaining the highest quality standards. A true win-win for our customers,” says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER. LANDMARK’s current fabrication and shipping facilities are scheduled to be consolidated into SHAKER’s operations by early 2026. SHAKER’s financing for the acquisition of LANDMARK was provided by Taproot Equity Funds, LLC (“TAPROOT”). The all-cash deal closed in September 2025.
About SHAKER : Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
About TAPROOT : Focused primarily on first stage growth businesses, TAPROOT was founded with the goal of identifying successful early-stage businesses and helping provide capital to meet growth demands. The investment group also looks to partner with businesses that are manufacturing ‘made in the USA’ products that are sold direct to consumer and are value/equity building assets. Creating new US-based jobs to help grow the domestic economy is a core focus of the firm. Requests for information should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
ShakerShutters.com
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, GA, August 4, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of premium exterior shutters in the US, has partnered with Your Place Designs, an Atlanta-based home design and consulting firm, to launch its new “Home Insights” design consulting services. The Home Insights platform will provide SHAKER customers with access to leading design consultants to help create beautiful and innovative exterior design features for both residential and commercial properties. “We often get request from customers with home design questions as they are going through the selection process for new exterior shutters. By partnering with Your Place Designs through the new Home Insights platform, we can now connect the shutter purchase with other home exterior enhancements to make sure that the finished product is eye-catching and seamless for the homeowner. Creating beautiful homes is at the heart of our business, and this partnership with Your Place Designs solidifies that commitment to our customers”, says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER.
About SHAKER : Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
ShakerShutters.com
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, GA., June 9, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the US, has secured Round B growth capital funding from TAPROOT Equity Funds, LLC (“TAPROOT”) to expand its production, paint and distribution operations. “This investment from TAPROOT allows us to expand our production capacity and to also build a high-capacity paint facility to increase output. From a production standpoint, the most time-demanding component for us is the painting process. By expanding our paint facility, we can increase capacity while decreasing production times for both our direct-to-consumer and dealer orders. This is a win-win for both us and our customers.”, says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER.
The TAPROOT team was equally excited about the opportunities presented by this round of funding. “We’ve been a financial and operational partner with SHAKER for several years now and the company continues to be one of our best performing portfolio companies. We love what SHAKER is doing in the marketplace and are fully confident in the leadership team to continue to accelerate growth over the next few years”, says TAPROOT Portfolio Manager, Jeff Boyles. Currently, SHAKER manufacturers and ships shutters throughout the US and services both residential and commercial projects.
About SHAKER: Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
About TAPROOT: Focused primarily on first stage growth businesses, TAPROOT was founded with the goal of identifying successful early-stage businesses and helping provide capital to meet growth demands. The investment group also looks to partner with businesses that are manufacturing ‘made in the USA’ products that are sold direct to consumer and are value/equity building assets. Creating new US-based jobs to help grow the domestic economy is a core focus of the firm. Requests for information should be directed to [email protected]..
Contact:
ShakerShutters.com
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, GA., April 30, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the US, has opened a new distribution center in Coweta County GA, which is located in the southern part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Plans to open this facility were originally slated for late 2023 but were pushed back to 2025. “Originally we planned to open this distribution center in 2023 to support the accelerated growth we experienced from 2021 to 2023, but weren’t able to complete construction until January 2025”, says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER. “The delay proved beneficial in the long run as it allowed us to modify the scope of the project to add an additional 3000 square feet to the facility”, added Patterson. The change in project scope also allowed for space to be added for shutter fabrication, expanding production capacity for the company. The facility is projected to add up to 20 new jobs to the local economy, furthering SHAKER’s commitment to making all its products in America while providing good, high paying jobs for American workers.
About SHAKER: Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
ShakerShutters.com
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, GA., March 6, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the US, announced that Keith Vargo has been named the new President and CEO of the company, effective February 1, 2025. Mr. Vargo is a seasoned executive, having held CEO roles at several companies over the last 17 years while leading those companies through periods of rapid growth and expansion. Mr. Vargo also brings international business expansion experience to the SHAKER team having successfully led new product launches throughout the Caribbean, Africa, Middle East and Asia with previous companies. “I’m excited to lead this dynamic and rapidly growing organization to expand our nationwide footprint. I’ve been an operating partner with SHAKER for the past 3 years and have worked alongside the executive team through several acquisitions and facility expansions. The SHAKER team is one that gets you excited to come to work in the morning knowing that they’ve created a world-class culture of innovation and delivery,” says Mr. Vargo. Joe Paterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER added, “I’ve enjoyed working with Mr. Vargo over the past 3 years and been amazed at his innovative approach towards growing the business. We’ve experienced record growth from 2021 to 2024 and much of this is due to Mr. Vargo’s leadership and guidance. I speak for the entire executive team when I say that we couldn’t be more excited about where we can take the company under Mr. Vargo’s leadership.”
About SHAKER: Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
ShakerShutters.com
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, GA., February 11, 2025. ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the US, has signed a letter of intent with Emerald Coast Development Corporation (“EMERALD”) to provide exterior shutters for all residential homes in its planned 600 home mixed-use residential community, Palm Breezes. Construction for the initial phase of the Pensacola, FL based Palm Breezes community is slated to begin in early 2026, with Phase 2 and Phase 3 scheduled for 2027 and 2029, respectively. “EMERALD is a premier property developer, and we are excited to partner with such a respected company and to be a part of providing world-class shutters for the homes they build”, says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER. In selecting SHAKER to provide shutters for its upscale communities and homes, EMERALD’s Director of Project Planning, Stacy Holcomb, says, “we selected SHAKER based on its reputation in the market as a leading provider of high-end, durable shutters, built to withstand the demanding environment in Florida. We know that quality is paramount to our homeowners, and we are confident in SHAKER’s ability to provide the highest quality shutters, at an affordable price, to our homeowners. We are excited to work together.”
About SHAKER: Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
ShakerShutters.com
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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ROSWELL, Ga., Sept. 23, 2021 — ShakerShutters.com (“SHAKER”), the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters in the US, has secured growth capital from TAPROOT Equity Funds, LLC (“TAPROOT”) to expand its rapidly growing direct-to-consumer business. “This investment from TAPROOT allows us to quickly ramp up our production capacity and expand our direct-to-consumer product lines. Since we build all our products domestically, the capital allows us to add several end-to-end production teams, creating many new, high-paying US-based jobs within the next eighteen (18) months”, says Joe Patterson, SVP of Operations at SHAKER.
The TAPROOT team was equally excited about the opportunities presented by the new partnership. “We’re seeing significant growth in spending by the DIY homeowner and the premium shutter segment has been overlooked for years when it comes to providing an opportunity for homeowners to source shutters direct from the factory,” says TAPROOT Portfolio Manager, Jeff Boyles. “Homeowners today are looking for higher quality, premium shutters and the low-end shutters available at the big box retailers simply don’t meet homeowner needs or expectations – we’re excited to partner with SHAKER to lead the change in the exterior shutter buying process. SHAKER figured out the secret sauce: offering ultra-premium exterior shutters at an affordable price point.” Currently, SHAKER manufacturers and ships shutters throughout the US and services both residential and commercial projects.
About SHAKER: Since its founding in 2017, SHAKER has grown to become the leading manufacturer of ultra-premium exterior shutters for residential projects. In 2020, the company expanded its direct-to-consumer division to provide high-end exterior shutters to homeowners, at factory direct pricing, shipped directly from its Georgia-based production facility. Requests for information about the company should be directed to [email protected].
About TAPROOT: Focused primarily on first stage growth businesses, TAPROOT was founded with the goal of identifying successful early-stage businesses and helping provide capital to meet growth demands. The investment group also looks to partner with businesses that are manufacturing ‘made in the USA’ products that are sold direct to consumer and are value/equity building assets. Creating new US-based jobs to help grow the domestic economy is a core focus of the firm. Requests for information should be directed to [email protected].
Contact:
Media Relations
470-208-1144
[email protected]
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