Clopay’s Avante Door Wins Best of IBS Award from 300+ Entries for C-Power Panels
Clopay’s Avante door with C-Power enabled Click-to-Conceal Panels won a Best of IBS Award from over 300 entries judged by 42 industry experts. This patented technology delivers concealed power to garage door panels, enabling remote switching between clear and opaque glass and boosting Clopay’s high-margin design product lineup.
1. Award Recognition
Clopay’s Avante door with C-Power enabled Click-to-Conceal Panels secured a Best of IBS Award in the Window & Door category at the 2026 International Builders' Show, selected from over 300 entries by 42 independent industry experts.
2. C-Power Platform
The patented technology delivers concealed power to exterior-rated door panels via integrated wiring, enabling the glass to transition from clear to opaque through a wireless remote.
3. Performance and Design Benefits
Clear mode reduces daytime lighting needs while opaque mode blocks UV rays and limits heat gain; the 2-1/8-inch-thick aluminum frame ensures weather resistance and clean installation.
4. Market Position and Availability
By unlocking smart functionality and design versatility, Clopay expands its premium residential and commercial garage door lineup, with C-Power enabled doors slated for Spring 2026 release.