Decatur, MI (25 Mar 2026) Special-Lite, a leading manufacturer of high-performance doors, frames, and bathroom partitions, is proud to announce a partnership with BIMsmith, the leading product research platform for building professionals, for the development of new Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for architects, designers, and other building professionals.

The partnership includes a comprehensive set of new BIM product models representing Special-Lite’s range of commercial doors and entryway systems used in a variety of industries and applications. Each model is natively built for Autodesk Revit, enabling design professionals to seamlessly integrate Special-Lite products into their projects.

The collaboration also makes Special-Lite products available on BIMsmith Market, the leading cloud platform used by architects and engineers to conduct building product research and download Revit content.

“Architects and designers rely on us for doors, frames, and bathroom partitions that perform while meeting their needs,” said Alex Esposito, P.E., President and COO of Special-Lite. “We understand their challenges, which is why we make it easy to access the resources, tools, and support needed to specify with confidence. Providing BIM tools reinforces and enhances that commitment.”

“Special-Lite has a rich history of innovation and performance with Division 08 and Division 10 products,” said Benjamin Glunz, CEO of BIMsmith. “We’re excited to introduce Special-Lite’s solutions to the global community of architects and designers using BIMsmith.”

Learn more about Special-Lite and view the new Special-Lite BIM Library at www.bimsmith.com/Special-Lite.

About Special-Lite

Based in Decatur, Michigan, Special-Lite® manufactures engineered architectural products for new construction and replacement installations for use in educational, commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal applications. Built to last in high traffic and challenging environments, their high quality and made-to-order options are unique in the industry. The company was founded in 1971 and pioneered fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) material for door skins in the early 1980s. Today, it is one of the largest volume producers of FRP doors in the U.S., with facilities in Decatur and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Learn more at special-lite.com

About BIMsmith

BIMsmith®, the leading cloud-based building product discovery and selection platform, cultivates global business-to-business relationships between building industry professionals and building product manufacturers. Through direct integration of real product data into the BIM workflow, BIMsmith continues to shape the future of building science technology, placing its clients at the forefront of BIM innovation while addressing the true needs of industry professionals. Learn more at bimsmith.com.