10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

ýANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                                    to                                     

Commission File No.  333-05978

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	58-2502320 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
303 Research Drive, Suite 400, Norcross, GA (Address of principal executive offices)	30092 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 449-7066

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Title of each class N/A Name of each exchange on which registered N/A

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No ý

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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No o

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Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No ý

There is no public market for the Company's common stock. The registrant has 97,209 shares of common stock held by non-affiliates.

There were 189,138 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, issued and outstanding as of March 28, 2013.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1	BUSINESS	2
Item 1A	RISK FACTORS	14
Item 1B	UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS	38
Item 2	PROPERTIES	38
Item 3	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	38
Item 4	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	39
PART II
Item 5	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES	39
Item 6	SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA	40
Item 7	MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	41
Item 7A	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	60
Item 8	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	62
Item 9	CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE	114
Item 9A	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	114
Item 9B	OTHER INFORMATION	115
PART III
Item 10	DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	116
Item 11	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	119
Item 12	SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS	134
Item 13	CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE	136
Item 14	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES	139
PART IV
Item 15	EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES	140

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or that include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements include statements about our business strategy, our industry, our future profitability, our expected capital expenditures and the impact of such expenditures on our performance, the costs of operating as a public company, our capital programs and environmental expenditures. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the factors described under "Item 1A. Risk Factors," that may cause our actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things:

• the cyclical nature of the markets we serve;

• the general level of economic activity;

• the loss or reduction of purchases by key customers;

• consolidation of purchasing power among our customers;

• the supply and price levels of essential raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel;

• risks associated with the manufacturing process due to operating hazards and interruptions, including unscheduled maintenance or downtime;

• risks associated with higher energy costs and the risk of disruptions in energy suppliers;

• the adequacy of our insurance coverage;

• our ability to effectively compete in the markets we serve;

• the integrity of our information systems;

• seasonal effects on our customers' purchasing activity;

• adverse weather conditions;

• our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights and successfully defend against third-party claims of intellectual property infringement;

• the effect of product liability or warranty claims against us;

• environmental, health and safety laws and regulations;

• our significant indebtedness, and our ability to incur additional debt in the future;

• our ability to remain compliant under the agreements governing our indebtedness;

• our ability to refinance our indebtedness or generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness;

• restrictions under our existing or future debt agreements that limit our operations;

• exposure to adjustments in interest rates;

• declines in our credit and debt ratings;

• instability in the capital and credit markets;

• the risks of doing business in foreign countries;

• fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

• exposure to U.S. and foreign anti-corruption laws and economic sanctions programs;

• state, local and non-U.S. taxes and fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate;

• adverse effects of foreign taxation;

• adverse changes to accounting rules or regulations;

• the success of our acquisitions or divestitures;

• our ability to attract and retain qualified management and key personnel;

• labor and work stoppages;

• the effects of inflation on our business;

• the potential for future impairment of our goodwill or other intangible assets; and

• global or regional catastrophic events.

You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except to the extent required by law, rule or regulation.

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Part I

Item 1. BUSINESS

The Company

We are a leading international producer of metal and vinyl products sold to the residential repair and remodel, commercial construction and recreational vehicle (RV) markets primarily in North America and Europe. We are a leader in several niche product categories, including preformed roof-drainage products sold in the United States, metal roofing and siding for post frame construction in the United States, and aluminum siding for towable RVs in the United States and Europe. Sales to the building products and RV markets accounted for approximately 74% and 13% of our 2012 net sales, respectively.

Our customers are located predominantly throughout North America and Europe and include distributors, contractors and home improvement retailers, as well as RV, transportation and other original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"). We have extensive in-house manufacturing and distribution capabilities for our more than 10,000 unique products and operate through a network consisting of 40 facilities, including 32 located in the U.S., one in Canada and seven in Europe. We have over 50 years of experience manufacturing building products and RV exterior components, including our time as a division of our former parent, Alumax, a fully integrated aluminum producer acquired by Alcoa Inc. in 1998. We have operated as an independent company since 1996 when our division was acquired in a management-led buyout.

Euramax Holdings, Inc. is a corporation formed under the laws of the state of Delaware. Our headquarters and principal executive offices are located at 303 Research Drive, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30092 and our telephone number is 770-449-7066. In this report, "Euramax Holdings," "the Company," "we," "our" and "us" refer to Euramax Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless some other reference is indicated by the context.

Recent Developments

On March 25, 2013, we amended our ABL Credit Facility to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15.0% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.15 to 1.00. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for discussion of our ABL Credit Facility and Note 14 for discussion of Subsequent Events.

On August 14, 2012, we completed the acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc. ("CTI") for approximately $6.4 million, net of cash acquired. CTI is a developer and manufacturer of corrugated plastic parts, including collapsible and flexible specialty drainage products, sold through our U.S. Residential Products segment. See Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements for discussion of CTI acquisition.

Competitive Strengths

The following competitive strengths have contributed to our success and are critical to maintaining the market positions that we enjoy and achieving our plans for future growth:

Well positioned leader in niche end markets.    We maintain leading market positions in a number of niche markets. These markets include preformed residential gutters sold in the United States, metal roofing and siding for post frame construction in the northeast United States, aluminum siding for towable RV exteriors in the United States, aluminum siding and roofing for towable RVs in Europe, steel exterior panels for manufactured housing in the United States and vinyl windows and doors for the UK holiday home and home center markets.

Fabrication capabilities specifically tailored for niche markets.    Our manufacturing capabilities are critical to maintaining our strong position in several niche markets for our products. We are able to procure bare metal and paint it to our customers' specifications. These integrated metal coil coating capabilities provide us with a competitive advantage in the home improvement retail and RV industries as an integrated low-cost supplier of metal products with the ability to meet the demanding delivery requirements of customers in these industries. We manufacture roof drainage components from each of the four most common gutter materials: aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl.

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Strong, established customer relationships.    We have maintained long-standing relationships with our major customers across our end markets and, to many, we are a critical supplier. Our top ten accounts include customers from each of our four business segments, have been customers of ours for more than 20 years on average, and include The Home Depot® and Lowe's®, the two largest home improvement retailers in the United States, each of whom have been our customer for over 25 years. The depth and longevity of our customer relationships provide a foundation for recurring revenues and an outlet for the introduction of new products.

More efficient, lower cost business.    In the last few years marked by broad economic decline, we have worked to operate a more efficient, lower cost business. Recent results reflect our ongoing initiatives to centralize certain management controls, rationalize our operating structure and implement best practices to improve our manufacturing culture.

Significant diversification across products, materials, customers, end markets and geography.    We produce and deliver over 10,000 unique products, utilizing aluminum, steel, copper, vinyl and fiberglass, through a multi-channel distribution network that serves customers across multiple end markets and geographies. Our customer base is highly diverse, with our top ten customers accounting for less than 33% and no single customer accounting for more than 14% of our total 2012 net sales. Further, our top ten customers include customers from each of our four segments. Our sales are also diversified geographically, with 68% of our 2012 net sales originating in the U.S. and Canada and the remainder originating in the UK, the Netherlands and France. This diversity has helped to offset the cyclicality that is experienced in some of the markets we serve, while allowing us to address profitable growth opportunities as they arise in different product lines, end markets and geographies.

Our Business Segments

We manage our business and serve our customers through reportable segments differentiated by product type, end market, and geography. In the first quarter of 2012, we completed a reorganization of our U.S. operational structure. The reorganization included the consolidation of all U.S. operating companies into one legal entity and realigned reporting and management responsibilities based upon our residential and commercial product offerings. As a result of the reorganization, we identified two U.S. reporting segments; U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products. Prior to this reorganization, our reporting segments consisted of U.S. Residential Building Products, U.S. Non-Residential Building Products and U.S. RV and Specialty Building Products. Our 2011 and 2010 results have been adjusted to reflect the change in reportable segments. These organizational changes did not impact our European reportable segments.

Our four reportable segments are described below:

U.S. Residential Products

Our U.S. Residential Products segment utilizes aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl to produce residential roof drainage products, including preformed gutters, downspouts, elbows, soffit, drip edge, fascia, flashing, snow guards and related accessories. These products are used primarily for the repair, replacement or enhancement of residential roof drainage systems. We sell these products to home improvement retailers, lumber yards, distributors and contractors from manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout North America. We also produce specialty made-to-order vinyl replacement windows and aluminum patio and awning components sold primarily to home improvement contractors in the western U.S.

U.S. Commercial Products

Our U.S. Commercial Products segment utilizes various materials, including steel coil, aluminum coil and fiberglass, to create various products with commercial applications, including roofing and siding panels, ridge caps, flashing, trim, soffit and other accessories, as well as sidewall components, siding and other exterior components for the towable RV, cargo and manufactured housing markets. We sell these products to builders, contractors, lumber yards, home improvement retailers, OEMs, and RV manufacturers from manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout the U.S. These products are used in the construction of a wide variety of small scale commercial, agricultural and industrial building types on either wood or metal frames, manufactured homes, and towable RVs.

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European Roll Coated Aluminum

Our European Roll Coated Aluminum segment uses a roll coating process to apply paint to bare aluminum coil and, to a lesser extent, bare steel coil in order to produce specialty coated coil, which the Company also processes into specialty coated sheets and panels. We sell these products to building panel manufacturers, contractors and UK “holiday home,” RV and transportation OEMs throughout Europe and in parts of Asia. Our customers use our specialty coated metal products to manufacture, among other things, RV sidewalls, commercial roofing panels, interior ceiling panels, and liner panels for shipping containers. We produce and distribute these roll coated products from facilities located in the Netherlands and the UK.

European Engineered Products

Our European Engineered Products segment utilizes aluminum and vinyl extrusions to produce residential windows, doors and shower enclosures. These products are sold to home improvement retailers, distributors and factory‑built “holiday home” builders in the UK. We also produce windows used in the operator compartments of heavy equipment, components sold to suppliers to automotive OEMs in western Europe and RV doors. We produce and distribute these engineered products from facilities in France and the UK and have developed extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, including powder coating, glass cutting, anodizing and glass toughening.

For financial information about our operating segments and geographic areas, refer to Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this report, incorporated herein by reference. For certain risks attendant to our non-U.S. operations, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" below.

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Our Products

Our products are sold to a diverse group of customers operating in a variety of industries. Our sales and marketing efforts are organized on a decentralized basis to provide services to our broad customer base in multiple geographic areas. The table below lists our key products, primary materials used, customers, primary sales regions, segments and end markets:

Key Products	Primary Materials Used	Customers	Primary Sales Regions	Segments	End Markets
Roof Drainage Products (gutters, downspouts and accessories)	Aluminum, Steel, Vinyl, Copper	Home Improvement Retailers, Lumber Yards, Rural Contractors, Home Improvement Contractors, Distributors, Manufactured Housing Producers	U.S.	U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products	Residential Products, Commercial Products
Soffits (roof overhangs), Fascia (trims), Flashing (roofing valley material)	Aluminum, Steel, Copper	Home Improvement Retailers, Lumber Yards, Rural Contractors, Industrial and Architectural Contractors, Home Improvement Contractors, Manufactured Housing Producers	U.S.	U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products	Residential Products, Commercial Products
Roofing & Siding (including RV siding and building panels)	Aluminum, Steel, Vinyl, Fiberglass	Rural Contractors, Distributors, Lumber Yards, Industrial and Architectural Contractors, Home Improvement Contractors, Manufactured Housing Producers, Home Improvement Retailers, OEMs, RV Manufacturers	U.S., Europe	U.S. Commercial Products, European Roll Coated Aluminum and European Engineered Products	Residential Products, RV Products, Commercial Products
Doors	Aluminum, Fiberglass	Distributors, Home Improvement Retailers, Home Improvement Contractors, RV Manufacturers	Europe	U.S. Commercial Products and European Engineered Products	RV Products, Residential Products
Windows	Aluminum, Vinyl	Holiday Home Manufacturers, Home Improvement Contractors, Transportation Industry Manufacturers, OEMs, RV Manufacturers	U.S., Europe	U.S. Commercial Products and European Engineered Products	RV Products, Residential Products, Other Products
Specialty Coated Coils (painted aluminum and steel coils)	Aluminum, Steel	Various Building Panel Manufacturers, RV Manufacturers, Transportation Industry Manufacturers, OEMs	Europe	European Roll Coated Aluminum	RV Products, Commercial Products, Other Products

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Our End Markets

Through our four business segments we serve two primary end markets—Building Products and Recreational Vehicle Products. Within the Building Products market, we serve both the Residential and Commercial Building Products markets. We believe our geographic network, broad product portfolio and customization capabilities allow us to effectively meet the diverse requirements of our customers within our end markets. The following table illustrates our net sales in 2012 by segment and end market:

	End Markets Served
Segment	Residential Products			Commercial Products			Recreational Vehicle Products			Other Products			Net Sales			% of Net Sales
U.S. Residential Products	$	281.1		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	281.1		33.6	%
U.S. Commercial Products	—			209.7			42.3			40.3			292.3			34.9	%
European Roll Coated Aluminum	—			98.4			64.5			33.2			196.1			23.4	%
European Engineered Products	30.8			2.5			4.5			29.8			67.6			8.1	%
Net Sales	$	311.9		$	310.6		$	111.3		$	103.3		$	837.1		100.0	%
% of Net Sales	37.3		%	37.1		%	13.3		%	12.3		%	100.0		%
Principal Products	Gutters, downspouts, gutter guards, soffits, patio doors, windows			Metal roofing, siding panels, trim parts, coated metal coil			RV exterior components and doors			Coated metal and sheet, cabin frames, sunroofs and windows
Customer Type	Home improvement contractors, home improvement retailers, distributors and manufacturing housing producers			Rural, industrial and architectural contractors, distributors and builders			RV OEMs			Transportation and other OEMs

Residential Products

We are a leading supplier of metal and vinyl gutters and related components to U.S. home improvement retailers. Our other residential building products include patio doors, components for patio covers, and windows primarily used in the home improvement market.

Roof Drainage Products

We produce and distribute virtually every component of roof drainage systems and offer a complete product line, including aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl products.

Home Improvement Retailers.    We sell to all major home improvement retailers, which represent the largest customer type for sales of our roof drainage products.

Distributors.    Roof drainage products sold into the distributor market are generally characterized by heavier gauges and different component parts. Orders from distributors are typically larger in size than those from either the home improvement retailer or contractor market, which allows us to service this market with fewer locations. Products bought by distributors are typically resold to individual contractors.

Other Residential Products

We produce and distribute a wide range of other residential products including patio cover and awning systems, vinyl windows, patio doors and manufactured housing siding. These products are typically sold to holiday home and manufactured housing OEMs, home improvement contractors and distributors.

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Replacement Vinyl Windows

We manufacture and sell vinyl windows for the residential replacement markets in the United States and United Kingdom. Vinyl windows require low maintenance and generally are more resistant to temperature than wood and aluminum. In the United States, we sell primarily to the high-end residential contractor market from manufacturing facilities in Woodland, California and Loveland, Colorado. Over recent years, vinyl window sales have eroded business from wood and aluminum. We also manufacture vinyl windows in the United Kingdom that we sell to the UK "holiday home" OEMs and home improvement retailers.

Lattice and Awning System Products

Lattice and awning systems are patio covers and shade structures that enhance outdoor living space. Each component is manufactured from structural aluminum alloys and finished in a variety of colors. This gives the products the appearance of wood with long-term durability. Our lattice and awning systems are sold to contractors and distributors and sales tend to be driven by general remodeling activity. These systems are manufactured in Romoland, California and distributed through two locations in California and Arizona. We believe that the versatility of this product line will provide us a growth opportunity by allowing us to modify these already successful products for use in other geographic locations.

Patio and French Doors

We manufacture and sell vinyl patio and French doors for UK home improvement retailers.

Commercial Products

We supply metal roofing, siding and accessories for a wide variety of commercial construction applications, including agricultural, industrial and architectural uses. The core products we sell to this end market include metal roofing and siding, along with numerous accessories such as ridge caps, ridge vents and corners used in commercial construction. In addition, we manufacture and sell specialty coated aluminum and steel products that are further fabricated by our commercial customers. We serve a variety of customers through a number of distribution channels including contractors, distributors and lumber yards.

Demand in the agricultural/rural market is driven by commercial construction trends in rural areas. In addition to increased volumes from overall market growth, we plan to grow our share in regions of North America where we have low penetration. We have not historically had a major presence in the industrial and architectural market, and we believe there is potential for increasing our market share by leveraging our product and manufacturing capabilities and our cost advantage.

Metal Roofing, Siding and Accessories ("MRS")

This end market's core products include fabricated metal roofing and siding panels, along with numerous accessories such as drip caps, ridge vents and corners. These products are used primarily for exterior walls and roofs. We also sell metal roofing panels directly to contractors for use in smaller commercial construction (e.g., schools and office buildings). In addition, we supply home improvement retailers with standard metal panels which are then sold to customers or contractors in the "Do-It-Yourself", or DIY, market.

MRS serves a highly fragmented market divided into two distinct market customer groups: the post frame market and the industrial/architectural market. Both markets are regional and characterized by high shipping costs and short lead times. Sales to the post frame group are made primarily through builders, distributors and contractors, and are driven by rural construction trends. Sales to the industrial/architectural customer group tend to be more customized with product characteristics often specified by architects.

Demand is largely driven by consumer confidence, interest rates, consumer disposable income, the strength of agricultural markets, consumer access to affordable financing and commercial construction trends. The agricultural market is highly fragmented and we compete against a number of smaller, mostly private companies.

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Specialty Coated Metals

We manufacture and sell specialty coated aluminum and steel that is further fabricated by our commercial customers. We purchase coil from primary metal producers, which is then coated through a roll-coating painting process before being sold for further fabrication by customers. We primarily focus on niche products that have difficult technical and quality requirements such as rolled aluminum unique colors and patterns, advanced finishes and higher-end panels. The market for specialty painted coils is fragmented and diverse with demand driven primarily by commercial construction trends.

Recreational Vehicle Products

We manufacture and sell components for use in the production of RV exteriors to all major RV OEMs. These products include painted aluminum coils, roll formed aluminum panels and exterior wall panels (typically a fiberglass reinforced panel). Aluminum panels sold to our customers are initially painted at one of our coil coating lines, and are then either delivered directly to customers or further fabricated.

There are two distinct segments in the RV market: products for (i) motorhomes and (ii) towable RVs. Motorhomes are motorized RVs, whereas towable RVs are towed by automobiles and light trucks.

Demand for our RV products is driven by trends in disposable income, interest rates and general economic conditions, as well as demographic trends relating to consumers in the 55 through 74 year old age group, who constitute a significant source of demand for RV products. We primarily supply the lower price point aluminum towable RV market in the United States, which has historically been more stable relative to motorhomes. In Europe, we focus on both towables and motorhomes. Our coating capabilities in the United States and in Europe provide a distinct technological and competitive advantage over other suppliers. These capabilities enable us to paint a stripe or other decorative pattern directly onto the aluminum sheet according to customer specifications.

Aluminum Siding and Roofing

Europe

In Europe, we serve substantially all major RV OEMs with aluminum exteriors. We serve our customers from one location in Corby, United Kingdom, and one location in Roermond, the Netherlands. Overall, the European RV market is more regionally focused than the U.S. market and country preferences have a significant impact on RV purchases.

United States

We are a national supplier of exterior aluminum siding to the RV industry with multiple locations throughout the United States. We paint our coils internally, which we believe provides us with a cost advantage.

We also serve the U.S. RV exterior market, including all major, multi-location North American OEMs. Our two Indiana facilities are strategically located to service the market as a majority of all North American RVs are produced within Indiana. However, we are the only supplier with a network of locations producing aluminum siding outside of Indiana, providing us with a significant competitive advantage in servicing our customers on a national basis.

Other Products

In addition to serving our three principal end markets, we have taken advantage of available manufacturing capacity and leveraged our expertise to develop and sell new products into other markets. We develop and manufacture various metal-based products, including windows sold to bus manufacturers, specialty coated metals for the appliance and transportation markets, and engineered transportation components sold to transportation suppliers. Our auto component products include seat rails made of extruded aluminum, aluminum extruded frames, and custom made sunroofs.

We have also emphasized sales of painted aluminum coil into specialty applications. For example, we sell wide painted aluminum into the container market, which improves aesthetics and enables customers to reduce application costs by avoiding seams on their interior panels.

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Customer Groups

Within our three principal end markets, we sell our products to a diverse array of customer groups operating in different industries. The following chart illustrates the distribution of actual net sales among different customer groups.

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
OEMs	24.2	%	25.8	%	24.8	%
Home Improvement Retailers	21.7	%	21.6	%	21.8	%
Industrial and Architectural Contractors	17.7	%	18.3	%	17.9	%
Rural Contractors	17.2	%	15.4	%	15.1	%
Distributors	10.9	%	10.8	%	11.6	%
Home Improvement Contractors	4.3	%	4.1	%	4.7	%
Manufactured Housing Producers	4.0	%	4.0	%	4.1	%
	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

We believe we have a diverse customer base, and our top ten customers, on a combined basis, represented approximately 32% of our 2012 net sales. In fiscal year 2012, our largest customer, The Home Depot®, accounted for approximately 13% of our net sales.

Original Equipment Manufacturers

We supply OEMs, such as RV, holiday home, manufactured housing and transportation industry manufacturers. Our principal OEM customers are described below:

Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers.    We supply various aluminum products to RV manufacturers in the United States and Europe including aluminum siding, roofing and accessories. In addition, we supply laminated aluminum and fiberglass panels to RV manufacturers.

Commercial Panel Manufacturers.    We sell painted aluminum coil to customers who produce commercial building panels. These panels become part of a total package of commercial building wall panels and facades.

Transportation Industry Manufacturers.    In addition to supplying RV manufacturers and commercial panel manufacturers, we also supply manufacturers in the transportation industry in Europe with windows, sunroofs, frames and various other components fabricated from aluminum extrusions.

Other Manufacturers.    We also use our decorative and coil coating capabilities for products supplied to producers of transport containers.

Home Improvement Retailers

Our home improvement retail customers supply the well-established DIY market in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. In the United States, we sell building and construction products. In the United Kingdom, we sell patio doors, vinyl windows and residential entry doors. Home improvement retailers include small hardware stores, large cooperative buying groups, lumberyards and major home improvement retailers.

Industrial and Architectural Contractors

We sell various products to the architectural and industrial contractor markets including standing seam panels, siding, painted coil, soffit and fascia. These products are primarily produced from galvanized steel or aluminum.

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Rural Contractors

We supply aluminum and steel roofing and siding products to rural contractors for use in agricultural and rural buildings such as sheds and animal confinement buildings. We sell our products to traditional rural contractors, including building supply dealers, building and agricultural cooperatives, and animal confinement integrators. Building suppliers and agricultural cooperatives typically purchase smaller quantities of product at multiple locations whereas contractors and integrators generally purchase large volumes for delivery to one site.

Distributors

We sell to distributors who distribute to smaller contractors and act as service centers for the next tier of customers in both the United States and Europe. Residential building products sold through distributors include a wide range of shower enclosures, metal roof flashing materials, painted aluminum trim coil, raincarrying systems, fascia/soffit systems and drip edges.

Home Improvement Contractors

We sell a variety of products, the most significant of which are raincarrying systems and vinyl replacement windows, to home improvement contractors. Other products sold to home improvement contractors include awnings, lattice systems, metal roofing, shower doors and patio and entrance doors. In the United States, we offer a full complement of vinyl replacement windows.

Manufactured Home Producers

We sell fabricated steel siding and accessory parts to producers of manufactured housing in the United States. These products are used for exterior walls and roofs. In addition to steel siding, we also fabricate and supply a variety of steel and aluminum accessory components for manufactured home exteriors.

Sales and Marketing

Our products and services are sold primarily by our sales personnel and outside sales representatives located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. We have organized sales teams to focus on specific customers and national accounts to allow us to provide enhanced supply solutions, which improve our ability to increase the number of products that we provide to those customers and accounts.

Seasonality

Our sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served. First and fourth quarter sale volumes are generally lower primarily due to reduced repair and remodel activity and reduced activity in the building and construction industry as a result of colder and more inclement weather in our geographic end markets, as well as customer plant shutdowns in the RV and automotive industries during holidays and model changeovers.

Manufacturing Processes

Our manufacturing processes employ a variety of equipment and several types of facilities. Our manufacturing process generally begins with painting aluminum or steel coil through a process known as roll-coating. Once coated, the aluminum or steel is further fabricated through selected processes which include tension leveling, embossing, slitting, rollforming, brake pressing, notching and bending. These processes complete the appropriate steps to fabricate a finished product. Our coating and fabrication capabilities are described in more detail as follows:

Coating (painting and anodizing).    Roll-coating is the process of applying a variety of liquid coatings (primarily paint) to bare aluminum or steel coil, providing a baked-on finish that is both protective and decorative. We have three coating lines in the United States and four in Europe. Two of the coating lines in the United States are primarily utilized for internal processing, while one coating line in the United States and the four coating lines in Europe, located within two facilities, are utilized to supply roll-coated products to both internal and external customers.

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Anodizing is an electrochemical process that alters an aluminum surface through a controlled and accelerated oxidation process, which, if desired, may also color the material. Anodizing provides a high quality architectural finish to aluminum extrusions, which is demanded by certain customers. Anodizing is a key manufacturing process we offer in our Montreuil-Bellay facility included in the European Engineered Products segment, which fabricates automotive parts and extrusions used in the transportation industry.

Fabrication.    After coating, the slit or uncut coil may then undergo a variety of downstream production processes which further fabricate the aluminum and steel sheet to form the desired product. Fabrication equipment includes rollformers, punch and brake presses, embossers and expanding machinery for a variety of applications. Production machinery also includes equipment to bend, notch and cut aluminum and vinyl extrusions required, together with glass, for the assembly of windows and doors.

Raw Materials

Our main raw material purchases consist primarily of aluminum and steel, and, to a lesser extent, paint, glass, copper and vinyl. Aluminum and steel accounted for approximately 77% of our raw material costs for the year ended December 31, 2012. We sold approximately 170 million pounds of aluminum and 214 million pounds of steel during the year ended December 31, 2012. All of our raw materials are sourced from external suppliers who are located primarily in the United States and Europe. As one of the largest aluminum coil purchasers in the building products sector, we have enjoyed significant purchasing power which we believe has historically allowed for favorable pricing terms compared to our smaller competitors.

All of our raw material inputs are sourced from external suppliers. We purchase our steel and aluminum sheet requirements from several foreign and domestic aluminum and steel mills. We believe there is sufficient supply in the market place to competitively source all of our requirements without reliance on any particular supplier. To assure continuity of supply, we may negotiate contracts for minimum annual purchases of aluminum from several suppliers. Commitments for minimum annual purchases are typically at a market price. At December 31, 2012, we did not have any such minimum purchase commitments outstanding. In addition, to ensure a margin on specific customer orders, we may commit to purchase aluminum ingot or coil at a fixed market price for future delivery. At December 31, 2012, such fixed price purchase commitments were approximately $17.5 million.

Approximately 52% and 29% of our net sales in 2012 were derived from sales of aluminum and steel products, respectively. Both of these raw materials are subject to a high degree of volatility caused by, among other items, the relationship of world supply to world demand, the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other currencies, and the imposition of import and export tariffs. Historically, prices at which we sell aluminum and steel products tend to fluctuate with corresponding changes in the prices paid to suppliers for these raw materials. Supplier price increases and decreases are typically passed on to customers, but not always, due to competition and the market for alternative products. Accordingly, our net sales and margins attributable to aluminum and steel products may fluctuate, with little or no change in the volume of shipments. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors— Risks Related to Our Business—Our financial performance is affected by the prices of our key raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel. Price fluctuations relating to aluminum and steel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows and limit our operating flexibility."

Intellectual Property

We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, other intellectual property rights, and other protective measures to protect our proprietary rights. We do not believe that any individual item of our intellectual property portfolio is material to our current business. We have licensed, and may license in the future, certain intellectual property and technology from third parties. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights, and we may be subject to intellectual property litigation and infringement claims by third parties."

Competition

We believe the principal competitive factors affecting our business are market diversity, customer diversity, geographic diversity and product and material diversity. We believe that we are well positioned to compete with regard to each of these factors in each of the core markets in which we operate.

We have leading market positions in many of our core product markets. We have historically utilized our strong market positions and operating platforms to grow our business through both organic initiatives and acquisitions, and to improve our profitability. In certain fragmented markets, we are a national supplier to a broad customer base. We have focused on both introducing new products to our existing customer base and selling existing products into new markets and regions.

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In the residential end market, which includes roof drainage products, our competitors in all three selling channels (home improvement retailers, distributors and contractors) are fragmented and only have regional distribution capabilities. Selected competitors include Gibraltar Industries, Spectra and Royal-Apex Manufacturing Company, Inc. The U.S. RV OEM end market is a small, concentrated industry with a handful of large-scale competitors including Foremost and Drew Industries. In Europe, the market is similarly concentrated with primary competitors being Hartal and Eltherington Group Ltd., to which we supply certain products. The commercial end-market includes the agricultural and industrial sectors. The agricultural market is extremely fragmented in the U.S. Our primary competitors are Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., McElroy, Central States and Union Corrugating. In the architectural market, which is also highly fragmented, CENTRIA Architectural Systems, Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., NCI and Peterson Aluminum Corporation are our principal competitors. In the industrial market, particularly in Europe, we occasionally compete with vertically integrated aluminum mills such as Novelis Inc., Hydro Aluminum, Alcoa and Hulett.

Environmental, Health and Safety Matters

Our manufacturing operations are subject to a range of federal, state, local and foreign environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations, including those relating to air emissions, wastewater discharges, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste and substances, and the remediation of contamination associated with the current and past use of hazardous substances or other regulated materials. We may not be, at all times, in full compliance with all such requirements. Many of our operations require environmental permits and controls pursuant to these laws and regulations to prevent and limit pollution. These permits contain terms and conditions that impose limitations on our manufacturing activities, production levels and associated activities and periodically may be subject to modification, renewal and revocation by issuing authorities. We believe we are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable permit requirements. Historically, the costs of achieving and maintaining compliance with environmental and health and safety requirements have not been material costs. However, the operation of manufacturing plants entails risks in these areas, and a failure by us to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws, rules and regulations, including permit requirements, could result in civil or criminal fines, penalties, enforcement actions, third party claims for property damage and personal injury, requirements to clean up property or to pay for the costs of cleanup, or regulatory or judicial orders enjoining or curtailing operations or requiring corrective measures, including the installation of pollution control equipment or remedial actions. While the amount of such liability could be material, we conduct our current operations in a manner intended to reduce the risks of such liability.

Under certain of these laws and regulations, such as the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), known as the Superfund law, and its state law analogs, we may be held liable for releases of hazardous substances on or from our current or former properties or any offsite disposal location to which we may have sent waste. Such liability may include cleanup costs, natural resource damages and associated transaction costs. Liability under these laws can be joint and several, and can be imposed without regard to fault or the lawfulness of the actions that led to the release at the time they occurred.

Pursuant to these laws, we have been named as a potentially responsible party in state and federal administrative and judicial proceedings seeking contribution for costs associated with the investigation, analysis, correction and remediation of environmental conditions at eleven third party hazardous waste disposal sites. Pursuant to the terms of the Alumax acquisition agreement, subject to certain terms and limitations, Alumax (and its successors) has agreed to indemnify us for all of the costs associated with each of these eleven sites as well as for all of the costs associated with nine additional sites to which we may have sent waste for disposal but for which we have not received any notice of potential responsibility. Our ultimate liability will depend on many factors, including our volumetric share of the waste at a given site, the remedial action required, the total cost of remediation, the financial viability and participation of the other entities that also sent waste to the site and Alumax's willingness or ability to honor its indemnification obligations.

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We are not currently conducting any investigation or remediation of contamination at facilities we own or operate. Potential liabilities of this kind are not subject to indemnification by Alumax. Once it becomes probable that we will incur costs in connection with remediation of a site and such costs can be reasonably estimated, we establish or adjust our reserve for our projected share of these costs. As of December 31, 2012, we had no reserves recorded for environmental matters, as we believe any potential liability is both remote and not reasonably estimable. However, the estimation of environmental liabilities is subject to uncertainties, including the scope and nature of contamination conditions, the success of remediation technologies being employed, new or changes to environmental laws, regulations or policies, future findings of investigation or remediation actions, alteration to expected remediation plans, or the number, financial condition and cooperation of other potentially responsible parties. In the event that we are responsible for environmental cleanup costs, any actual liabilities that exceed our reserves may have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and, in particular, our earnings. In addition, we may incur significant liabilities under cleanup laws and regulations in connection with environmental conditions currently unknown to us relating to our existing, prior, or future sites or operations or those of predecessor companies whose liabilities we may have assumed or acquired.

The facility that the Company leases in Ivyland, Pennsylvania has contaminated groundwater as a result of the migration from an adjacent property which was formerly the Naval Air Warfare Center, currently an NPL site under CERCLA. The area designated as an NPL site includes our leased property. The United States Navy is conducting a clean-up of the Naval Air Warfare Center NPL site under the Environmental Protection Agency's supervision. The owner/landlord of the property obtained liability protection under Pennsylvania's Brownfield Law by demonstrating to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the contamination is from an off-site source, and, under Pennsylvania law, such liability protection benefits tenants as well. Moreover, under the Company's lease, the landlord retained any liability for this contamination. Accordingly, although the facility leased by the Company is located on an NPL site, the effects of this contamination would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Compliance with environmental, and occupational health and safety laws and regulations can be costly, and we have incurred and will continue to incur costs, including capital expenditures, to comply with these requirements. In addition, these laws and regulations and their interpretation or enforcement are constantly evolving and have tended to become more stringent over time, and the impact of these changes on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows are impossible to predict. For example, legislation and regulations limiting emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide associated with the burning of fossil fuels, are at various stages of consideration and implementation, and if fully implemented, could significantly increase the price of the raw materials for and energy used to produce our products. If our compliance costs increase and are passed through to our customers, our products may become less competitive than other materials, which could reduce our sales, perhaps materially. Our costs of compliance with current and future environmental requirements could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Employees

As of December 31, 2012 we had approximately 1,995 employees, of which approximately 691 (35%) are employed in Europe and approximately 1,304 (65%) are employed in the United States and Canada. Of these employees, approximately 33% are salaried and 67% are hourly employees.

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 9.1% of our labor force is represented by collective bargaining agreements and an additional 26.7% of our labor force is represented by works councils.

We are not a party to any material pending labor proceedings and believe that our relationship with employees is good.

Available Information

Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to such reports filed with or furnished to the SEC under Section 13(a) or 15(b) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, will be available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on our website at www.euramax.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The information on our website is not incorporated into our SEC filings.

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

 In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the following factors, any of which could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods. The risks described below are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods. Information contained in this section may be considered "forward-looking statements." See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for a discussion of certain qualifications regarding such statements.

Risks Related to Our Business

Demand for our products is cyclical, and reduced demand in our end markets is likely to adversely affect our profitability and cash flow.

Demand for many of our products is cyclical in nature. Because the ultimate end users of our products are most typically individuals electing whether to make discretionary expenditures, our results are affected by various macroeconomic trends which affect consumer confidence and access to financing. Sales of our residential building products for repair, remodel and replacement applications depend upon the availability of home equity and consumer financing, low interest rates, the turnover and aging of housing stock, wear and tear, weather damage and consumer sentiment. Sales of our commercial building products are affected by consumer confidence, interest rates, consumer disposable income, the strength of agricultural markets, consumer access to affordable financing and commercial construction trends. Demand for our RV products is driven by trends in disposable income, interest rates and general economic conditions, as well as demographic trends relating to consumers in the 55 through 74 year old age group, who constitute a significant source of demand for RV products. Demand for RV products can also be affected by gasoline prices. Adverse trends in these and other cyclical factors are likely to materially reduce demand for and sales of our products. Moreover, simultaneous declines in multiple end markets could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows have been and in the future may be materially and adversely affected by U.S., European and global general economic conditions.

Many aspects of our business, including demand for our products and the pricing and availability of raw materials, are affected by global general economic conditions and, specifically, economic conditions in the U.S. and Europe. General economic conditions and predictions regarding future economic conditions also affect our business strategies, and a decrease in demand for our products or other adverse effects resulting from an economic downturn affecting our geographic end markets may cause us to fail to achieve our anticipated financial results. General economic factors beyond our control that affect our business and end-markets include interest rates, inflation, deflation, consumer credit availability, consumer debt levels, consumer confidence, employment levels, business confidence levels, housing markets, energy costs, tax rates and policy, unemployment rates, commencement or escalation of war or hostilities, the threat or possibility of war, terrorism or other global or national unrest, political or financial instability, and other matters that influence spending by our customers and in our end markets. Increasing volatility in financial markets may cause these factors to change with a greater degree of frequency or increase in magnitude.

Beginning in the fall of 2008 and continuing through 2009 and into 2012, the global economy entered a financial crisis and severe global recession, which materially and adversely impacted our business and the businesses of our customers. Volatile capital and credit markets, declining business and consumer confidence and increased unemployment precipitated a continuing economic slowdown. The economic slowdown decreased demand for the products offered by our customers, resulting in decreased sales volumes and reduced earnings. The severe downturn affected all of our end markets, ultimately required us to restructure our debt in June 2009 and caused our then-existing equity holders to lose the full value of their investment. Part of our business strategy anticipates recovery in the residential repair and remodel, commercial construction and RV markets; however, there can be no assurances that a recovery in any of these markets will occur as anticipated. Economic weakness could continue or worsen, as has occurred in the United States and in certain regions of Europe due to concerns over the fiscal and monetary situation in a number of countries. The impact of this and the impact of the current crisis in Europe with respect to the ability of certain European Union countries to continue to service their sovereign debt obligations is inherently unpredictable and could have a material adverse effect on the U.S. and global financial markets and economic conditions. There can be no assurance that governmental or other measures to aid economic recovery, including economic stimulus legislation, will be effective or that our sales volumes will increase or stabilize in the future. There can also be no assurance that the conditions that affected us beginning in the fall of 2008 and during 2009 will not recur or worsen. Continued adverse economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

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A decline in our relations with our key customers or the amount of products they purchase from us could materially adversely affect our business, financial position, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Our business depends on our ability to maintain positive relations with our key customers. In 2012, our largest customer, The Home Depot®, accounted for approximately 13% of our net sales and our top ten customers combined accounted for approximately 32% of our net sales. Although we have established and maintain significant long-term relationships with our key customers, we cannot assure you that all of these relationships will continue or will not diminish. In addition, we generally do not enter into long-term contracts with our customers and they generally do not have an obligation to purchase products from us. The loss of, or a diminution in, our relationship with any of our largest customers would have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, the loss of any of our largest customers in any of our business segments could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations of that segment.

Our competitors may adopt more aggressive sales policies and devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products than we do, which could result in a loss of customers. Generally, our customers are price sensitive, which could further lead to the loss of customers if our prices do not remain competitive. The loss of, or a reduction in orders from, any significant customers, losses arising from customer disputes regarding shipments, fees, merchandise condition or related matters, or our inability to collect accounts receivable from any major customer could have a material adverse effect on our business. Customers accounting for a significant amount of our revenues may also become more resistant to price changes as their purchase volumes increase relative to our other customers, limiting our ability to increase prices to these customers and eroding our margins. Also, revenue from customers that have accounted for significant revenue in past periods, individually or as a group, may not continue in future periods or, if continued, may not reach or exceed historical levels in any period.

Further, we have no operational or financial control over our customers and have limited influence over how they conduct their businesses. If any of these customers fail to remain competitive in their respective markets or encounter financial or operational problems, our revenue and profitability may decline. Market conditions could also result in our significant customers experiencing financial difficulties. We are exposed to the credit risk of our customers, and their failure to meet their financial obligations when due because of their bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failure or other reasons could result in decreased sales and earnings for us. The decreased availability of consumer credit resulting from the financial crisis, as well as general unfavorable economic conditions, may cause consumers to further decrease their spending, which would reduce the demand for the products of our customers, which would affect our sales and cash flow.

Certain of our customers have been expanding and may continue to expand through consolidation and internal growth, potentially increasing their buying power, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows. Certain of our important customers are large companies with significant buying power. In addition, potential further consolidation among our customers could enhance the ability of these customers to seek more favorable terms, including pricing, for the products that they purchase from us. Accordingly, our ability to maintain or raise prices in the future may be limited, including during periods of raw material and other cost increases. See "—Our financial performance is affected by the prices of our key raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel. Price fluctuations relating to aluminum and steel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows and limit our operating flexibility." If we are forced to reduce prices or to maintain prices during periods of increased production costs, or if we lose customers because of pricing or other methods of competition, our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows may be materially and adversely affected.

Our financial performance is affected by the prices of our key raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel. Price fluctuations relating to aluminum and steel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows and limit our operating flexibility.

The manufacture of our products requires substantial amounts of raw materials, which consist principally of aluminum and steel and, to a lesser extent, paint, glass, copper and vinyl. Approximately 77% of our raw material costs in 2012 consisted of the cost of aluminum and steel. Our manufacturing operations and our financial performance is affected to a substantial extent by the market prices for these raw materials.

Aluminum and steel are cyclical commodities with prices subject to global market forces of supply and demand and other related factors. Such factors include speculative activities by market participants, production capacity, strength or weakness in key end markets such as housing and transportation, political and economic conditions and production costs in major production regions. Prices have been historically volatile. Changes in the prices of aluminum and steel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

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We have historically priced our products by reference to raw material costs and generally we seek to pass through raw material price increases to our customers. However, due to the uncertainty of aluminum and steel prices and the time between material purchases and product sales, we cannot assure you that we always will be able to successfully pass through such price increases to our customers or fully offset the effects of high raw materials costs through productivity improvements. For example, if we cannot pass increases in the cost of raw materials to our customers, higher prices could cause our customers to consider competitors' products, some of which may be available at a lower cost. Additionally, where a competitor had previously purchased a large quantity of raw materials into inventory at a lower price, such a competitor could afford to pass on savings from subsequently higher prices to its customers. We also risk purchasing materials for delivery commitments to customers who later file for bankruptcy protection or repudiate or cancel their purchase agreement with us during a falling price environment, causing us to take delivery of raw materials at an above market cost. As a result, to the extent that the time lag associated with a price increase pass through becomes significant, such increases may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Where changes in aluminum and steel prices are passed through to our customers, increases or decreases in aluminum and steel prices will cause corresponding increases and decreases in reported net sales, causing fluctuations in reported revenues that are unrelated to our level of business activity. For example, our results during 2012 and 2011 were significantly affected by fluctuations in aluminum and steel prices. Accordingly, any change in the price of aluminum and/or steel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Our performance is dependent on the continued availability of necessary raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel.

We are dependent on the continued availability of critical raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel. The supply and demand for these critical raw materials are subject to cyclical price fluctuations and other market disturbances, including supply shortages. We purchase a majority of our steel from domestic steel producers, but we have no long-term contracts with any steel suppliers and we generally purchase steel at market prices. In the event of an industry-wide general shortage of raw materials we use, or a shortage or discontinuation of certain types of raw materials, we may not be able to arrange for alternative sources of such raw materials and products. The number of available suppliers has been reduced in recent years due to industry consolidation and bankruptcies affecting steel and metal producers and this trend may continue.

If we are required to utilize alternative suppliers, this could cause delays in the delivery of such raw materials and possible losses in revenue. Also, alternative suppliers may not be available, or may not provide their products and services at similar or favorable prices. Additionally, increased demand from other countries such as China has put upward pressure on the market prices for raw materials. We also purchase raw materials on a regular basis in an effort to maintain our inventory at levels that we believe are sufficient to satisfy the anticipated needs of our customers based upon historic buying practices and market conditions. However, we cannot assure you that there will always be an adequate supply to meet our demand for aluminum and steel, and we are subject to the risk of lost revenue in the event that we cannot obtain quantities of aluminum and steel necessary to meet customer demand. Interruptions in the operations of our suppliers due to labor or production problems, delivery interruptions, fires, floods, explosions, environmental issues, other Acts of God or other events could disrupt the supply of raw materials. Any disruption in the supply of aluminum and/or steel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows, including temporarily impairing our ability to manufacture our products for our customers or requiring us to pay higher prices in order to obtain aluminum and/or steel from other sources, which could affect our net sales and profitability.

Due to our reliance on unique fabrication techniques for the niche markets we serve, our business is subject to risks associated with manufacturing processes.

We manufacture most of our products at our own production facilities. Any loss of the use of all or a portion of any of our facilities due to accidents, fires, explosions, labor issues, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, ice storms and earthquakes, supply interruptions, transportation interruptions, human error, mechanical failure, terrorist acts, power outages, discharges or releases of toxic or hazardous substances or gases, storage tank leaks and other environmental issues, or otherwise, whether short or long-term, could have a material adverse effect on us and our operations. As such events occur, we may experience substantial business losses, production delays, third party lawsuits and significant repair costs, as well as personal injury and/or loss of life, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

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In addition, unexpected failures of our equipment and machinery may result in production delays, revenue loss and significant repair costs, as well as injuries to our employees. Any interruption in production capability may require us to make large capital expenditures to remedy the situation, which could have a negative impact on our profitability and cash flows. A loss or interruption of production at certain of our facilities, such as our manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, could significantly disrupt our operations and affect a large number of customers, decreasing our revenues. Moreover, there are a limited number of manufacturers that make the machines we use in our business. Because we supply certain of our products to OEMs, a temporary or long-term business disruption could result in a permanent loss of customers, who may be required to seek alternate suppliers. If this were to occur, our future sales levels, and therefore our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows, could be materially and adversely affected.

We are also subject to losses associated with equipment shutdowns, which may be caused by the loss or interruption of electrical power to our facilities due to unusually high demand, blackouts, adverse weather, equipment failure or other catastrophic events. Losses caused by disruptions in the supply of electrical power could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows. See "—Losses caused by disruptions in the supply of power or increases in energy costs would adversely affect our operations."

Our production facilities are located throughout North America and Europe. In the future, we may construct new manufacturing plants or repair or refurbish existing plants. Delays in the construction, repair and refurbishment of a manufacturing plant can occur as a result of events such as insolvency, work stoppages, other labor actions or "force majeure" events experienced by the companies working on the plants that are beyond our control. Any termination or breach of contract following such an event may result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us, potential claims and impairment of losses. A significant delay in the construction of a new plant or repair of an existing plant could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Losses caused by disruptions in the supply of power or increases in energy costs would adversely affect our operations.

We use large amounts of electricity, natural gas and other energy sources to operate our manufacturing facilities. Any loss of power which reduces the amperage to our equipment or causes an equipment shutdown would result in a reduction in production volume. Interruptions in the supply of electrical power to our facilities can be caused by a number of circumstances, including unusually high demand, blackouts, equipment or transformer failure, human error, natural disasters or other catastrophic events. If such a condition were to occur, we may lose production for a prolonged period of time and incur significant losses. In addition, the volatility in costs of fuel, principally natural gas, and other utility services, principally electricity, used by our production facilities affect operating costs. Fuel and utility prices have been, and will continue to be, affected by factors outside our control, such as supply and demand for fuel and utility services in both local and regional markets and the potential regulation of greenhouse gases. Future increases in fuel and utility prices may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

The insurance that we maintain may not fully cover all potential exposures.

We maintain property, casualty and workers' compensation insurance, but such insurance does not cover all risks associated with the hazards of our business and is subject to limitations, including deductibles and maximum liabilities covered. We may incur losses beyond the limits, or outside the coverage, of our insurance policies, including liabilities for environmental compliance or remediation. In addition, from time to time, various types of insurance for companies in our industries have not been available on commercially acceptable terms or, in some cases, have not been available at all. In the future, we may not be able to obtain coverage at current levels, and our premiums may increase significantly on coverage that we maintain.

Consistent with market conditions in the insurance industry, premiums and deductibles for some of our insurance policies have been increasing and may in the future increase substantially. In some instances, some types of insurance may become available only for reduced amounts of coverage, if at all. In addition, there can be no assurance that our insurers would not challenge coverage for certain claims. Moreover, in some instances our insurers may become insolvent and could be unable to pay claims that are made in the future. If we were to incur a significant liability for which we were not fully insured or that our insurers disputed, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. Even with insurance with sufficient coverage, we may still experience a significant interruption to our operations as discussed above. We also cannot assure you that we will maintain or renew our insurance on comparable terms or in sufficient amounts in the future.

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We operate in highly competitive markets and our failure to compete effectively may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. In the United States, we face competition in each of our business segments from both large and small companies. In Europe, our competitors include a number of integrated companies in the coil coating business. Other smaller companies compete with us in the building and construction, RV and transportation markets in Europe, both on a regional basis and on a pan-European basis. Some of our competitors are larger than us and have significantly greater financial, marketing and technical resources and greater purchasing power than we do. These competitors may be better able to withstand reduced revenues and adverse industry or economic conditions. Further, new competitors could emerge from within North America, Europe or globally. Due to the competitiveness in the various markets in which we operate, we may not be able to increase prices for our products to cover increases in our costs, including increases in raw material costs, or we may face pressure to reduce prices, which could materially and adversely affect our profitability. If we do not compete successfully, our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.

Competitive factors in our industry include, without limitation, the importance of customer loyalty, changes in market penetration, increased price competition, the introduction of new products and technology by existing and new competitors, changes in marketing, product diversity, sales and distribution and the ability to supply products to customers in a timely manner. Further, branding is not a significant factor in the sale of many of our products to the end user and the barriers to entry resulting from product branding are therefore lower. In addition, because we do not have long-term contractual arrangements with many of our customers, these competitive factors could cause our customers to cease purchasing our products and shift suppliers.

In addition, our competitors may develop products that are superior to our products or may adapt more quickly to new technologies or evolving customer requirements. Technological advances by our competitors may lead to new material substitutions that are superior to aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl or that may make our products obsolete. New manufacturing techniques developed by competitors may make it more difficult for us to compete. For example, during the 1980s, fiberglass siding was introduced as an alternative to aluminum and took considerable market share in the U.S. RV products end market. Consolidation of our competitors or customers may also adversely affect our businesses. Furthermore, global competition and customer demands for efficiency will continue to make price increases difficult. Because we are largely affected by customer needs and demands, we face uncertainties related to downturns or financial difficulties in our customers' businesses and unanticipated customer production shutdowns or curtailments.

We are increasingly dependent on information technology in our operations. If our computer systems fail or if we are unable to protect our information systems against data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches, our operations could be disrupted.

We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information and to support all aspects of our geographically diverse business operations. In particular, we depend on our information technology infrastructure for electronic communications among our locations around the world and between our personnel and other customers and suppliers. Such systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches and natural disasters.

We may experience problems with the operation of our information technology systems that could adversely affect, or even temporarily disrupt, all or a portion of our operations until resolved, affecting our ability to realize projected and expected cost savings and causing significant loss. Damage or interruption to our computer systems may require a significant investment to fix or replace them, and we may suffer interruptions in our operations in the interim. A prolonged interruption or failure of any of our systems or their connective networks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

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Additionally, a compromise of our security systems resulting in unauthorized access to certain personal information about our customers or distributors could adversely affect our reputation with our customers, distributors and others, as well as our operations, and could result in litigation against us or the imposition of penalties. Security breaches of this infrastructure can create system disruptions, shutdowns or unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. If we are unable to prevent such breaches, our operations could be disrupted, or we may suffer financial damage or loss because of lost or misappropriated information. In addition, most states have enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals and often state authorities of data security breaches involving their personal data. These mandatory disclosures regarding a security breach often lead to widespread negative publicity, which may cause our customers to lose confidence in the effectiveness of our data security measures. Any security breach, whether successful or not, would harm our reputation and brand, and it could cause the loss of customers. A security breach could also require that we expend significant additional resources related to our information security systems.

We also rely heavily on our information technology staff. If we cannot meet our staffing needs in this area, we may not be able to fulfill our technology initiatives while continuing to provide maintenance on existing systems. We rely on certain software vendors to maintain and periodically upgrade many of these systems so that they can continue to support our business. The software programs supporting many of our systems were licensed to us by independent software developers. The inability of these developers or us to continue to maintain and upgrade these information systems and software programs would disrupt or reduce the efficiency of our operations if we were unable to convert to alternate systems in an efficient and timely manner. In addition, costs and potential problems and interruptions associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems and technology, including our ERP system, or with maintenance or adequate support of existing systems could also disrupt or reduce the efficiency of our operations. Additionally, any systems failures could impede our ability to timely collect and report financial results in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Our business is subject to seasonality, with our highest sales volumes historically occurring during our second and third quarters.

Our business is subject to seasonality, with the second and third quarters historically accounting for our highest sales volumes. As a result, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our sales and operating results should not be relied on as an indication of future performance, and the results of any quarterly period may not be indicative of expected results for a full year. Additionally, this seasonality affects how we manage our cash flows over the course of the year. For example, our working capital needs are typically at their highest during the second and third quarters.

Adverse weather conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Unusually prolonged periods of cold, rain, blizzards, hurricanes or other severe weather patterns could delay, halt or postpone renovation and construction activity. For example, an unusually severe winter can lead to reduced construction, repairing and remodeling activity and exacerbate the seasonal decline in our sales, cash flows from operations and results of operations during the winter months. If sales were to fall substantially below levels we would normally expect during certain periods, our financial results would be adversely impacted.

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We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights, and we may be subject to intellectual property litigation and infringement claims by third parties.

We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary technology and technology advancements to maintain competitiveness in the market and to protect our branded products. We have licensed, and may license in the future, certain intellectual property and technology from third parties. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, third parties, including our competitors, may copy or otherwise obtain and use our products or technology. It is difficult for us to monitor unauthorized uses of our products or technology and we may not be able to adequately minimize damages to us from these violations. Failures to protect our intellectual property could have a material adverse effect on the competitiveness or profitability of our business. The steps we have taken may not prevent unauthorized use of our technology, particularly in foreign countries where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. Further, we may not be able to deter current and former employees, contractors and other parties from breaching confidentiality obligations and misappropriating proprietary information. In addition, we cannot guarantee that our applications for registered protection will be accepted by the relevant registries or that courts will find any resulting registrations to be valid. If third parties take actions that affect our rights or the value of our intellectual property, similar proprietary rights or reputation, or we are unable to protect our intellectual property from infringement or misappropriation, other companies may be able to use our intellectual property to offer competitive products at lower prices and we may not be able to effectively compete against these companies. In addition, if any third party copies or imitates our products, in a manner that projects a lesser quality or carries a negative connotation, this could have a material adverse effect on our goodwill in the marketplace because it would damage the reputation of our products generally, whether or not it violates our intellectual property rights.

In addition, we face the risk of claims that we are infringing third parties' intellectual property rights. Although we believe that our intellectual property rights are sufficient to allow us to conduct our business without incurring liability to third parties, from time to time we are involved in legal proceedings that arise relating to intellectual property, and we can give no assurance that claims or litigation asserting infringement by us of intellectual property rights will not be initiated in the future seeking damages, payment of royalties or licensing fees, or an injunction against the sale of our products, or that we would prevail in any litigation or be successful in preventing such judgment. Any such claim, even if it is without merit, could be expensive and time-consuming to defend; could cause us to cease making, using or selling certain products that incorporate the disputed intellectual property; could require us to redesign our products, if feasible; and could divert management's time and attention, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows. In the event a claim of infringement against us is successful, we may be required to pay royalties or license fees to continue to use the applicable technology or other intellectual property rights or may be unable to obtain necessary licenses from third parties at all, or at a reasonable cost or within a reasonable time.

In the future, we may also rely on litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights and contractual rights and, if not successful, we may not be able to protect the value of our intellectual property. Regardless of the outcome, any litigation, whether commenced by us or third parties, could be protracted and costly and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

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We could face potential product liability or warranty claims relating to products we manufacture or distribute, and we may not have sufficient insurance coverage or funds available to cover all potential claims.

We face exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of our products is alleged to have resulted in injury or other adverse effects. We currently maintain product liability coverage, but we may not be able to continue to maintain such insurance on acceptable terms in the future, if at all, or ensure that any such insurance provides adequate coverage against potential claims. Product liability claims can be expensive to defend and may divert management or other personnel for months or years regardless of the ultimate outcome. An unsuccessful product liability defense could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

We also provide warranties on certain products and are subject to potential warranty claims to the extent that products we manufacture are defective. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. We provide accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrence. We may experience increased costs of warranty claims if our products are manufactured or designed defectively. Our warranty accruals may be insufficient or we could in the future become subject to a significant and unexpected warranty expense, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

We are subject to strict environmental laws and regulations that may lead to significant, unforeseen expenses.

Our manufacturing operations are subject to a range of federal, state, municipal, local, and foreign environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations, including those relating to air emissions, wastewater discharges, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste and hazardous substances, and the remediation of contamination associated with the current and past use of hazardous substances or other regulated materials. We may not be, at all times, in compliance with all such requirements. Many of our operations require environmental permits and controls pursuant to these laws and regulations to prevent and limit pollution. These permits contain terms and conditions that impose limitations on our manufacturing activities, production levels and associated activities and periodically may be subject to modification, renewal and revocation by issuing authorities. Historically, the costs of achieving and maintaining compliance with environmental and health and safety requirements have not been material. However, the operation of manufacturing plants entails risks in these areas, and a failure by us to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws, rules and regulations, including permit requirements, could result in civil or criminal fines, penalties, enforcement actions, third party claims for property damage and personal injury, requirements to clean up property or to pay for the costs of cleanup, or regulatory or judicial orders enjoining or curtailing operations or requiring corrective measures, including the installation of pollution control equipment or remedial actions.

Under certain of these laws and regulations, such as the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), known as the Superfund law, and its state law analogs, we may be held liable for releases of hazardous substances on or from our current or former properties or any offsite disposal location to which we may have sent waste. Such liability may include cleanup costs, natural resource damages and associated transaction costs. Liability under these laws can be joint and several, and can be imposed without regard to fault or the lawfulness of the actions that led to the release at the time they occurred.

Pursuant to these laws, we have been named as a potentially responsible party in state and federal administrative and judicial proceedings seeking contribution for costs associated with the investigation, analysis, correction and remediation of environmental conditions at eleven third party hazardous waste disposal sites. Pursuant to the terms of the Alumax acquisition agreement, subject to certain terms and limitations, Alumax (and its successors) has agreed to indemnify us for all of the costs associated with each of these sites as well as for all of the costs associated with nine additional sites to which we may have sent waste for disposal but for which we have not received any notice of potential responsibility. Our ultimate liability in connection with present and future environmental claims will depend on many factors, including our volumetric share of the waste at a given site, the remedial action required, the total cost of remediation, the financial viability and participation of the other entities that also sent waste to the site, and Alumax's willingness or ability to honor its indemnification obligations.

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We are not currently conducting any investigation or remediation of contamination at facilities we own or operate. Potential liabilities of this kind are not subject to indemnification by Alumax. Once it becomes probable that we will incur costs in connection with remediation of a site and such costs can be reasonably estimated, we establish or adjust our reserve for our projected share of these costs. As of December 31, 2012, we had no reserves recorded for environmental matters, as we believe any potential liability is both remote and not reasonably estimable. However, the estimation of environmental liabilities is subject to uncertainties, including the scope and nature of contamination conditions, the success of remediation technologies being employed, new or changes to environmental laws, regulations or policies, future findings of investigation or remediation actions, alteration to expected remediation plans, or the number, financial condition and cooperation of other potentially responsible parties. In the event we are responsible for environmental costs, any actual liabilities that exceed our reserves may have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and, in particular, our earnings. In addition, we may incur significant liabilities in connection with environmental conditions currently unknown to us relating to our existing, prior, or future sites or operations or those of predecessor companies whose liabilities we may have assumed or acquired. See "Item 1. Business—Environmental, Health and Safety Matters."

Compliance with environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations can be costly, and we have incurred and will continue to incur costs, including capital expenditures, to comply with these requirements. In addition, these laws and regulations, and their interpretation or enforcement, are constantly evolving and have tended to become more stringent over time. It is impossible to predict accurately the effect that changes in these laws and regulations, or their interpretation or enforcement, may have upon our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects or cash flows. For example, legislation and regulations limiting emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide associated with the burning of fossil fuels, are at various stages of consideration and implementation, and if fully implemented, may significantly increase the price of the raw materials for and energy used to produce our products and negatively impact the financial condition of many of our customers. If our compliance costs increase and are passed through to our customers, our products may become less competitive than other materials, which could reduce our sales, perhaps materially. Our costs of compliance with current and future environmental requirements could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

We are subject to the risks of doing business in foreign countries.

We are, and will continue to be, subject to financial, political, economic and business risks in connection with our non-U.S. operations. In 2012, 33% of our net sales were made outside of the United States, and as of December 31, 2012, we operated seven manufacturing and distribution facilities in Europe and one in Canada. Doing business in foreign countries entails certain risks, including, but not limited to:

• exchange rate fluctuations;

• adverse changes in economic conditions in other countries;

• political or civil unrest and insurrection and armed hostilities;

• government policies against ownership of businesses by non-nationals;

• reduced protection of intellectual property rights;

• a need to comply with numerous laws and regulations in each jurisdiction in which we operate;

• legal systems that may be less developed and less predictable than those in the United States;

• shipping delays;

• licensing and other legal requirements;

• local tax issues;

• longer payment cycles in certain foreign markets;

• the difficulties of staffing and managing dispersed international operations;

• language and cultural issues in regions of the world outside the United States;

• renegotiation or modification of existing agreements or arrangements with governmental authorities;

• export and transportation tariffs;

• foreign exchange restrictions and trade protection measures;

• changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies; and

• differences in laws governing employee and union relations.

The occurrence of any of these risks could materially disrupt or adversely impact our business.

In addition, because a significant portion of our operations are outside the United States, we are subject to limitations on our ability to repatriate funds to the United States These limitations arise from regulations in certain countries that limit our ability to remove funds from or transfer funds to foreign subsidiaries, as well as from tax liabilities that would be incurred in connection with such transfers. These regulations could significantly limit our liquidity.

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In addition, our revenues, expenses, cash flows and results of operations could be affected by actions in foreign countries that more generally affect the global markets, including inflation, fluctuations in currency and interest rates, competitive factors, civil unrest and labor problems. Our operations and the commercial markets for our products could also be materially and adversely affected by acts of war, terrorism or the threat of any of these events as well as government actions such as controls on imports, exports and prices, tariffs, new forms of taxation or changes in fiscal regimes and increased government regulation in countries engaged in the manufacture or consumption of aluminum and steel products. Unexpected or uncontrollable events or circumstances in any of these markets could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows.

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could negatively affect our financial results.

We earn revenues, pay expenses, own assets and incur liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In the year ended December 31, 2012, we used three functional currencies in addition to the U.S. dollar and derived approximately 33% of our net sales from operations outside the United States. Because our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we must translate net sales, net income and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities, into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies will affect our net sales, operating income and the value of balance sheet items, including intercompany assets and obligations. Weaker foreign currencies, particularly the euro and British pound, had a significant impact on our cost of goods sold during 2012. Because of the geographic diversity of our operations, weaknesses in some currencies might be offset by strengths in others over time. However, we cannot assure you that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the U.S. dollar against major currencies, such as the Euro, the Pound Sterling, the Canadian Dollar, or the currencies of large developing countries, would not materially adversely affect our financial results.

Doing business in foreign countries requires us to comply with U.S. and foreign anti-corruption laws and economic sanctions programs.

Our international operations are subject to U.S. and foreign anti-corruption laws and regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"), and economic sanction programs administered by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"). As a result of doing business in foreign countries, we are exposed to a heightened risk of violating anti-corruption laws and OFAC regulations.

The FCPA prohibits us from providing anything of value to foreign officials for the purposes of obtaining or retaining business or securing any improper business advantage. As part of our business, we may deal with state-owned business enterprises, the employees of which are considered foreign officials for purposes of the FCPA. In addition, the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, or the Bribery Act, came into force in July 2011. The provisions of the Bribery Act extend beyond bribery of foreign public officials and are more onerous than the FCPA in a number of other respects, including jurisdiction, non-exemption of facilitation payments and penalties. Some of the international locations in which we operate lack a developed legal system and have higher than normal levels of corruption. Economic sanctions programs restrict our business dealings with certain sanctioned countries and other sanctioned individuals and entities.

Violations of anti-corruption laws and sanctions regulations are punishable by civil penalties, including fines, denial of export privileges, injunctions, asset seizures, debarment from government contracts and revocations or restrictions of licenses, as well as criminal fines and imprisonment. We have established policies and procedures designed to assist our compliance with applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations including the Bribery Act. However, there can be no assurance that our policies and procedures will effectively prevent us from violating these laws and regulations in every transaction in which we may engage, and such a violation could materially and adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows. In addition, various U.S. state and municipal governments, universities and other investors maintain prohibitions or restrictions on investments in companies that do business with sanctioned countries.

We are subject to various federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax requirements.

We may be subject to federal, state and local income taxes in the United States and non-U.S. income taxes in numerous other jurisdictions in which we transact business or generate net sales. Increases in income tax rates could reduce our after-tax income from affected jurisdictions. In addition, there have been proposals to reform U.S. tax laws that could significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed in the United States on their foreign earnings; because we earn a substantial portion of our income in foreign countries, these proposals could affect our tax rates in a material and adverse manner. Although we cannot predict whether or in what form these proposals will pass, several of the proposals being considered could have a material adverse impact on our tax expense and cash flow, if such proposals are enacted.

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Our business operations are subject to numerous duties or taxes that are not based on income, sometimes referred to as "indirect taxes," including import duties, excise taxes, sales or value-added taxes, property taxes and payroll taxes, in many of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including indirect taxes imposed by state and local governments. Increases in or the imposition of new indirect taxes on our business operations or products would increase the cost of products or, to the extent levied directly on consumers, make our products less affordable.

We are subject to taxation in multiple jurisdictions.

We are subject to taxation primarily in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France. Our effective tax rate and tax liability will be affected by a number of factors, such as the amount of taxable income we generate in particular jurisdictions, the tax rates in those jurisdictions, tax treaties between jurisdictions, the extent to which we transfer funds and repatriate funds from our subsidiaries and future changes in local tax law. Our tax liability will usually be dependent upon our operating results and the manner in which our operations are funded. Generally, the tax liability for each legal entity is determined either on a non-consolidated basis or on a consolidated basis only with other entities incorporated in the same jurisdiction. In either case, our tax liability is determined without regard to the taxable losses of non-consolidated affiliated entities. As a result, we may pay income taxes in one jurisdiction for a particular period even though on an overall basis we incur a net loss for that period.

We may experience fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rate.

We are subject to taxes in the United States and numerous international jurisdictions. We record tax expense based on our estimates of future tax payments, which include reserves for estimates of probable settlements of international and domestic tax audits. At any one time, many tax years are subject to audit by various taxing jurisdictions. The results of these audits and negotiations with taxing authorities may affect the ultimate settlement of these issues. As a result, we expect that throughout the year there could be ongoing variability in our quarterly tax rates as taxable events occur and exposures are re-evaluated. Further, our effective tax rate in a given period may be materially impacted by changes in the mix and level of earnings by taxing jurisdiction or by changes to existing accounting rules or regulations.

Changes to accounting rules or regulations may adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.

Changes to existing accounting rules or regulations may impact our future results of operations and our ability to comply with covenants under our credit agreements or cause the perception that we are more highly leveraged. In addition, new accounting rules or regulations and varying interpretations of existing accounting rules or regulations may be adopted in the future. For instance, accounting regulatory authorities have indicated that they may begin to require lessees to capitalize operating leases in their financial statements in the next few years. If adopted, such a change would require us to record capital lease obligations on our balance sheet and make other changes to our financial statements. This and other future changes to accounting rules or regulations could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

Acquisitions or divestitures that we make in the future may be unsuccessful.

Our structure and business model trace their roots to our history as a downstream producer of aluminum products and have evolved in response to customer demand for products made from materials other than aluminum. We have expanded the size, scope and nature of our business partly through the acquisition of other businesses. We may opportunistically consider the acquisition of other companies or product lines of other businesses that either complement or expand our existing business, or we may consider the divestiture of some of our businesses. We may consider and make acquisitions or divestitures both in countries in which we currently operate and elsewhere. We cannot assure you that we will be able to consummate any such acquisitions or divestitures or that any future acquisitions or divestitures will be consummated at acceptable prices and terms. Any future acquisitions or divestitures we pursue may involve a number of special risks, including, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• the diversion of management's attention from our core businesses;

• the disruption of our ongoing business;

• entry into markets in which we have limited or no experience, including geographies that we have not previously operated in;

• the ability to integrate our acquisitions without substantial costs, delays or other problems, which would be complicated by the breadth of our international operations;

• inaccurate assessment of undisclosed liabilities;

• potential known and unknown liabilities of the acquired businesses and limitations of seller indemnities;

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• the incorporation of acquired products into our business;

• the failure to realize expected synergies and cost savings;

• the loss of key employees or customers of the acquired or divested business;

• increasing demands on our operational systems;

• the integration of information system and internal controls;

• possible adverse effects on our reported operating results, particularly during the first several reporting periods after the acquisition is completed; and

• the amortization of acquired intangible assets.

Additionally, any acquisitions we may make could result in significant increases in our outstanding indebtedness and debt service requirements. Any acquisition may also cause us to assume liabilities, record goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets that will be subject to impairment testing and potential impairment charges, incur significant restructuring charges and increase working capital and capital expenditure requirements, which would reduce our return on invested capital. In addition, the terms of our current indebtedness and any other indebtedness we may incur in the future may limit the acquisitions we may pursue.

Any acquisitions we may seek to consummate will be subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements, satisfactory financing arrangements and applicable governmental approvals and consents, including under applicable antitrust laws, such as the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. We may not complete any additional acquisitions and any acquired entities or assets may not enhance our results of operations. Even if we are able to integrate future acquired businesses with our operations successfully, we cannot assure you that we will realize all of the cost savings, synergies or revenue enhancements that we anticipate from such integration or that we will realize such benefits within the expected time frame.

If we were to undertake a substantial acquisition, the acquisition would likely need to be financed in part through additional financing from banks, through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity securities or with other arrangements. We cannot assure you that the necessary acquisition financing would be available to us on acceptable terms if and when required, particularly because we are currently highly leveraged, which may make it difficult or impossible for us to secure financing for acquisitions. If we were to undertake an acquisition by issuing equity securities or equity-linked securities, the acquisition may have a dilutive effect on the interests of the holders of our common stock.

Our stockholders agreement includes restrictions on our ability to complete acquisitions and to raise debt or equity financing generally. As a result, any acquisition we seek to make may be subject to stockholder approval, and there can be no assurance we would be able to obtain such approval on a timely basis or at all.

Our business operations depend on attracting and retaining qualified management and personnel.

Our success depends to a significant degree upon the ability, expertise, judgment, discretion, integrity and good faith of our senior management team and our workforce throughout our organization. Thus, our future performance depends on our continued ability to attract and retain experienced and qualified management and personnel. Competition for personnel with experience in the materials manufacturing industry, and those qualified to manage a business with significant international operations, is intense, and we may be unable to continue to attract or retain such personnel. Furthermore, as a company with publicly-traded debt securities, our future success will also depend on our ability to hire and retain management with public company experience. The loss of any of our key executive officers or the inability to attract qualified personnel could significantly impede our ability to successfully implement our business strategy, financial plans, marketing and other objectives. We do not currently have any key-person life insurance with respect to any of our executive officers or employees.

A portion of our workforce is unionized and we are subject to the risk of labor disputes and adverse employee relations, which may disrupt our business and increase our costs.

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 9.1% of our employees were represented by unions, an additional approximately 26.7% were represented by similar bodies (e.g., works councils) and we were a party to five collective bargaining agreements. While we believe that our relations with our employees are good, our inability to negotiate acceptable contracts with these unions could result in, among other things, strikes, work stoppages, labor disturbances or other slowdowns by the affected workers. If our union-represented employees were to engage in a strike, work stoppage or other slowdown, or other employees were to become unionized, or the terms and conditions in our labor agreements were to be renegotiated in an adverse manner, we could experience significant disruption of our operations, which would cause higher ongoing labor costs and impact our ability to satisfy our customers' requirements. Any such cost increases, stoppages or disturbances could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows by limiting plant production, sales volumes and profitability. See "Item 1. Business—Employees."

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Inflation may adversely affect our business operations in the future.

We have experienced certain inflationary conditions in our cost base due primarily to changes in foreign currency exchange rates that have reduced the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar and increases in selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, we are party to certain leases that contain escalator provisions contingent on increases based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Inflation can harm our margins and profitability if we are unable to increase prices or cut costs enough to offset the effects of inflation in our cost base. If inflation in these or other costs worsens, we cannot assure you that our attempts to offset the effects of inflation and cost increases through control of expenses, passing cost increases on to customers or any other method will be successful. Any future inflation could adversely affect our profitability and our business.

We have recorded material goodwill and other intangible asset impairments in the past and continue to maintain a substantial amount of goodwill and other intangible assets on our balance sheet. The amortization of acquired assets will reduce our future reported earnings, and if our remaining goodwill or other intangible assets become impaired, we may be required to recognize impairment charges that would reduce our net income and could have a material impact on our operating results.

As a result of applying the purchase method of accounting in connection with our acquisition in 2005 and other acquisitions we have made in the past, we have a significant amount of goodwill and other intangible assets on our balance sheet. As of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, $261.4 million and $274.5 million, respectively, of goodwill and other intangible assets remain recorded on our balance sheet. In accordance with GAAP, we test goodwill for impairment annually on the first day of our fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. Such reviews could result in an earnings charge for the impairment of goodwill, and any such charge could be material. Accordingly, our net income could be reduced even though there would be no impact on our underlying cash flow. Furthermore, in accordance with the purchase accounting method, the excess of the cost of purchased assets over the fair value of such assets is assigned to intangible assets and is amortized over a period of time. The amortization expense associated with our intangible assets will have a negative effect on our future reported earnings. Many other companies, including many of our competitors, may not have the significant acquired intangible assets that we have because they have not participated in recent acquisitions and business combination transactions similar to ours. Thus, our reported earnings may be more negatively affected by the amortization of intangible assets than the reported earnings of these companies will be.

Global or regional catastrophic events, natural disasters, severe weather and global political events could impact our operations and financial results.

Because of our global presence and worldwide operations, our business can be affected by large-scale terrorist acts, especially those directed against the United States or other major industrialized countries; the outbreak or escalation of armed hostilities; political instability in oil-producing regions; major natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, volcano eruptions, fires and floods; inclement weather such as frequent or unusually heavy snow, ice or rain storms, or extended periods of unseasonable temperatures; widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases such as H1N1 influenza, avian influenza or severe acute respiratory syndrome (generally known as SARS); disruptive global political events, such as civil unrest in countries in which our suppliers are located; labor strikes or work stoppages; and other such catastrophes and events.

Such events could impair our ability to manage our business around the world, disrupt our supply of raw materials, or result in increases in fuel (or other energy) prices or a fuel shortage or the temporary lack of an adequate work force in a market, and could impact production, transportation and delivery of our products. In addition, such events could cause disruption of regional or global economic activity, which may affect consumers' purchasing power in the affected areas and, therefore, reduce demand for our products. These events also can have indirect consequences such as increases in the costs of insurance if they result in significant loss of property or other insurable damage.

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Risks Related to Our Notes

Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition and ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our indebtedness, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry and expose us to interest rate risk to the extent of our variable rate debt.

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which requires significant interest and principal payments. As of December 31, 2012, we had total indebtedness of approximately $516.7 million, including $375.0 million of 9.50% Senior Secured Note due 2016, which we refer to as Notes which were issued by Euramax International Inc. and guaranteed by Euramax Holdings, $123.2 million under a senior unsecured loan facility, which we refer to as the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, and $18.5 million drawn under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement which we refer to as the ABL Credit Facility, as well as additional borrowing availability of $32.7 million under the ABL Credit Facility. Subject to the restrictions contained in the indenture governing the Notes, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, the ABL Credit Facility and any debt instruments we may enter into in the future, we or our subsidiaries may incur significant additional indebtedness in the future to finance capital expenditures, investments or acquisitions, or for other general corporate purposes.

Our substantial indebtedness could have important negative consequences to you, including:

• limiting our ability to obtain financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service or other general corporate purposes;

• requiring us to use a substantial portion of our available cash flow to service our debt, which will reduce the amount of cash flow available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;

• increasing our vulnerability to general economic downturns and adverse industry conditions;

• limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and in our industry in general;

• placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that are not as highly leveraged, as we may be less capable of responding to adverse economic conditions;

• restricting the way we conduct our business because of financial and operating covenants in the agreements governing our and our subsidiaries' existing and future indebtedness, including, in the case of certain indebtedness of subsidiaries, particularly foreign subsidiaries which may enter into separate credit facilities, certain covenants that restrict the ability of subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to us;

• increasing the risk of our failing to satisfy our obligations with respect to our debt instruments and/or complying with the financial and operating covenants contained in our or our subsidiaries' debt instruments which, among other things, require us to (in certain circumstances) maintain a specified covenant ratio and limit our ability to incur debt and sell assets, which could result in an event of default under the agreements governing our debt instruments that, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results;

• increasing our cost of borrowing; and

• preventing us from raising the funds necessary to repurchase outstanding debt upon the occurrence of certain changes of control, which would constitute an event of default under our debt instruments.

In addition, the indenture governing the Notes, the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contain financial and other restrictive covenants that will limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to engage in activities that may be in our long-term best interest. Our failure to comply with those covenants could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of all of our debt.

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates based on LIBOR or, at our option, a base rate. If market interest rates increase, such variable-rate debt will create higher debt service requirements, which could adversely affect our cash flow. Our interest costs are also affected by our credit ratings. If our credit ratings decline in the future, the interest rates we are charged on debt under the ABL Credit Facility could increase incrementally by up to 75 basis points, contingent upon our credit rating.

In addition, changes in our credit ratings may affect the way suppliers view our ability to make payments and may induce them to shorten the payment terms of their invoices. A change in payment terms may have a material adverse effect on the amount of our liabilities and our ability to make payments to our suppliers.

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Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and operating performance, our lenders' financial stability, which are subject to prevailing global economic and market conditions, and certain financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Even if we were able to refinance or obtain additional financing, the costs of new indebtedness could be substantially higher than the costs of our existing indebtedness.

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness, including the Notes, and may not be able to refinance our indebtedness on favorable terms. If we are unable to do so, we may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on, among other things:

• our financial condition and operating performance, which are subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond our control; and

• our future ability to borrow under the ABL Credit Facility, the availability of which depends on, among other things, the size of our borrowing base and our compliance with the covenants in the ABL Credit Facility.

We cannot assure you we will maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities, or that we will be able to draw amounts under the ABL Credit Facility or otherwise, sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness or to otherwise fund our liquidity needs. Furthermore, any refinancing of our debt could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict our business operations.

Our overall debt level and/or market conditions could lead the credit rating agencies to lower our corporate credit ratings. A downgrade in our corporate credit ratings could impact our ability to issue new debt by raising the cost of issuing new debt. As a consequence, we may not be able to issue additional debt in amounts and/or with terms that we consider to be reasonable. In addition, our ability to incur secured indebtedness (which would generally enable us to achieve better pricing than the incurrence of unsecured indebtedness) depends in part on the value of our assets, which depends, in turn, on the strength of our cash flows and results of operations, and on economic and market conditions and other factors. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness is also subject to restrictions contained in our stockholders agreement.

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations or we are unable to refinance our indebtedness, we may be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures, or to sell assets, seek additional capital or restructure our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. If our operating results and available cash are insufficient to meet our debt service obligations, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions, or the proceeds from the dispositions may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due. If we were unable to repay amounts when due, our lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness.

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates and other debt we incur could likewise be variable-rate debt. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our net income and cash flows, including cash available for servicing our indebtedness, would correspondingly decrease. While we may enter into agreements limiting our exposure to higher interest rates, we have no such agreements at this time, and any such agreements may not offer complete protection from this risk.

Our debt agreements contain significant operating and financial restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business.

The ABL Credit Facility, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and the indenture governing the Notes contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant restrictions on us. Compliance with these restrictive covenants limits our flexibility in operating our business and could prevent us from engaging in favorable business activities or financing future operations or capital needs. Failure to comply with these covenants could give rise to one or more defaults or events of default under our debt agreements. These covenants restrict, among other things, our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to:

• incur indebtedness;

• repurchase or redeem capital stock;

• pay certain dividends, make certain distributions, make loans, transfer property or make other restricted payments;

• make capital expenditures, acquisitions or investments;

• incur liens;

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• sell assets;

• issue or sell capital stock;

• enter into transactions with affiliates;

• consolidate or merge with other companies or sell all or substantially all of our assets;

• engage in certain business activities; and

• designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries.

Our fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the indenture which governs the Notes) is currently significantly less than 2:1. Accordingly, we are currently unable to incur debt under the ratio test included in the indenture. In addition, our secured debt ratio (as defined in the indenture which governs the Notes) is currently significantly higher than 3.75:1, which significantly limits our ability to incur secured debt. Although the indenture contains other debt and lien baskets, we could be significantly limited in our operations due to the fixed charge coverage ratio and secured debt tests contained in the indenture.

If we default on any of these covenants, our lenders could cause all amounts outstanding under the ABL Credit Facility, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility or the indenture governing the Notes to be due and payable immediately, and the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility or the indenture governing the Notes could proceed against any collateral securing that indebtedness. Our assets or cash flow may not be sufficient to repay in full the borrowings under our debt agreements, either upon maturity or if accelerated upon an event of default. In addition, any event of default or declaration of acceleration under one debt instrument could also result in a default or an event of default under one or more of our other debt instruments.

Despite our substantial indebtedness, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur significantly more debt. This could increase the risks associated with our substantial leverage, including our ability to service our indebtedness.

The ABL Credit Facility, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and the indenture governing the Notes contain restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness. However, these restrictions are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions, and the indebtedness incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial. Accordingly, we and our subsidiaries could incur significant additional indebtedness in the future, much of which could constitute secured or senior indebtedness.

Our variable-rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our annual debt service obligations to increase significantly.

The ABL Credit Facility is subject to variable rates of interest and exposes us to interest rate risk. Our variable rate indebtedness is also subject to minimum rates of interest that limit the potential benefit of any decrease in variable rates. If interest rates exceed the minimum rates payable on our debt, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase, resulting in a reduction of our net income, even though the amount borrowed remained the same. As of December 31, 2012, we had total indebtedness of approximately $516.7 million. Based on this amount of indebtedness, if interest rates remained at December 31, 2012 levels, our annualized cash interest expense would be approximately $51.4 million (subject to increase in the event interest rates rise). A 1% increase in the interest rate on our indebtedness would increase our annual interest expense to approximately $56.6 million, prior to any consideration of the impact of minimum interest rates on our indebtedness.

Instability and volatility in the capital and credit markets could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The capital and credit markets have experienced volatility and disruption in 2012, 2011 and 2010. Our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and cash flows could be negatively impacted by the difficult conditions and volatility in the capital, credit and commodities markets and in the global economy. Difficult conditions in these markets and the overall economy affect us in a number of ways. For example:

• Although we believe we will have sufficient liquidity under our credit facilities to run our business, under extreme market conditions there can be no assurance that such funds would be available under the facilities or sufficient to meet our needs, and in such a case, we may not be able to successfully obtain additional financing on favorable terms, or at all.

• Market volatility could make it difficult for us to raise additional debt and/or equity capital in the public or private markets if we needed to do so.

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• The ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contain various covenants that we must comply with. There can be no assurance that we would be able to successfully amend the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility in the future if we were to fail to comply with these covenants. Further, any such amendment could be very expensive and materially impair our cash flow and liquidity.

If we default on our obligations to pay our other indebtedness, we may not be able to make payments on the Notes.

Any default under the agreements governing our indebtedness, including a default under the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, that is not waived by the required holders of such indebtedness, could leave us unable to pay principal, premium, if any, or interest on the Notes and could substantially decrease the market value of the Notes. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow and are otherwise unable to obtain funds necessary to meet required payments of principal, premium, if any, or interest on such indebtedness, or if we otherwise fail to comply with the various covenants, including financial and operating covenants, in the instruments governing our existing and future indebtedness, including the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, we could be in default under the terms of the agreements governing such indebtedness. In the event of such default, the holders of such indebtedness could elect to declare all the funds borrowed thereunder to be due and payable, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility could elect to terminate their commitments, cease making further loans and institute foreclosure proceedings against the assets securing such facilities and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. If our operating performance declines, we may in the future need to seek waivers from the required lenders under the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility to avoid being in default. If we breach our covenants under the ABL Credit Facility or the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and seek waivers, we may not be able to obtain waivers from the required lenders thereunder. If this occurs, we would be in default under the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, which would, if our obligations under the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility are accelerated, cause a default under the indenture governing the Notes. In such case, the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility could exercise their rights, as described above, and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.

The Notes are effectively subordinated to our and our guarantors' indebtedness under (i) the ABL Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the ABL Credit Facility and (ii) certain permitted additional secured indebtedness, in each case on a basis senior to the Notes.

The Notes and the related guarantees are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first priority lien on (i) substantially all of the assets of Euramax International and the guarantors (other than inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, which assets secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis) and (ii) all of the capital stock of Euramax International and the guarantors and the capital stock of each material domestic restricted subsidiary owned by us or a guarantor and 65% of the voting capital stock and 100% of any non-voting capital stock of foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by us or a guarantor (the "Notes Collateral"), and a second priority lien on the inventory and accounts receivable and related assets of Euramax International and the guarantors (which assets secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis) (the "ABL Collateral"). The Notes are effectively subordinated in right of payment to the ABL Credit Facility to the extent of the value of the ABL Collateral as well as certain permitted additional indebtedness, which can be secured on a senior basis. The effect of this subordination is that upon a default in payment on, or the acceleration of, any indebtedness under the ABL Credit Facility or other indebtedness secured by such assets on a first-priority basis, or in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding of us or any of the guarantors of the ABL Credit Facility or of such other secured debt, the proceeds from the sale of assets securing the ABL Credit Facility and/or such other indebtedness secured on a first-priority basis will be available to pay obligations on the Notes only after all indebtedness under the ABL Credit Facility and/or such other secured debt has been paid in full. There may be no ABL Collateral remaining after claims of the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility or such other secured debt have been satisfied in full that may be applied to satisfy the claims of holders of the Notes.

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The Notes are structurally subordinated to all indebtedness of those of our existing or future subsidiaries that are not, or do not become, guarantors of the Notes, including all of our foreign subsidiaries.

The Notes are not guaranteed by certain of our current and future subsidiaries, including our non-U.S. subsidiaries. Accordingly, claims of holders of the Notes are structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and the claims of creditors of any non-guarantor subsidiaries, including trade creditors. All indebtedness and obligations of any non-guarantor subsidiaries will have to be satisfied before any of the assets of such subsidiaries would be available for distribution upon liquidation or otherwise, to Euramax International or a guarantor of the Notes. The indenture governing the Notes permits these non-guarantor subsidiaries to incur certain additional debt, including secured debt, and does not limit their ability to incur other liabilities that are not considered indebtedness under the indenture. For the year ended December 31, 2012, our non-guarantor subsidiaries represented approximately 33.7% of our net sales and 9.0% of our operating income. In addition, as of December 31, 2012, our non-guarantor subsidiaries held approximately 48.4% of our consolidated assets and approximately $58.1 million of liabilities (including trade payables), to which the Notes and the guarantees were structurally subordinated.

The rights of holders of the Notes with respect to the ABL Collateral, in which such holders have a junior lien, are substantially limited by the terms of the intercreditor agreement.

The rights of holders of the Notes with respect to the ABL Collateral, which secures the Notes on a second-priority basis, are limited pursuant to the terms of an intercreditor agreement with the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility.

Under the terms of the intercreditor agreement, any actions that may be taken in respect of the ABL Collateral, including the ability to commence enforcement proceedings against the ABL Collateral, control the conduct of such proceedings, and release the ABL Collateral from the lien of the collateral documents, will be at the direction of the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility. Neither the trustee nor the collateral agent, on behalf of the holders of the Notes, will have the ability to control or direct such actions, even if the rights of the holders of the Notes are adversely affected, subject to certain exceptions. Under the terms of the intercreditor agreement, at any time that obligations that have the benefit of the first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral are outstanding, if the holders of such indebtedness release the ABL Collateral, including, without limitation, in connection with any sale of assets, the second-priority security interest in such ABL Collateral securing the Notes will be automatically and simultaneously released without any consent or action by the holders of the Notes, subject to certain exceptions. The ABL Collateral so released will no longer secure our and the guarantors' obligations under the Notes. In addition, because the holders of the indebtedness secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral control the disposition of the ABL Collateral, such holders could decide not to proceed against the ABL Collateral, regardless of whether there is a default under the documents governing such indebtedness or under the indenture governing the Notes. In such event, the only remedy available to the holders of the Notes would be to sue for payment on the Notes and the related guarantees under the indenture and to commence realization on the Notes Collateral. In addition, the intercreditor agreement gives the holders of first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral the right to access and use the collateral that secures the Notes, to allow those holders to protect the ABL Collateral and to process, store and dispose of the ABL Collateral.

Holders of the Notes may not be able to fully realize the value of their liens.

The security interests and liens for the benefit of holders of the Notes may be released without such holders' consent in specified circumstances. In particular, the security documents governing the Notes and the ABL Credit Facility generally provide for an automatic release of all second priority liens for the benefit of the holders of the Notes upon the release of any first priority lien on any asset that secures the ABL Credit Facility on a first-priority basis in accordance with the ABL Credit Facility. As a result, the Notes may not continue to be secured by a substantial portion of our accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, the capital stock and other securities of any current and future subsidiary will be excluded from the collateral to the extent liens thereon would trigger reporting obligations under Rule 3-16 of Regulation S-X, which requires financial statements from any company whose securities are collateral if its book value or market value, whichever is greater, would exceed 20% of the principal amount of the notes secured thereby. As of December 31, 2012, we believe the securities of our Dutch subsidiary holding company would exceed this 20% threshold. Accordingly, a portion of its securities are excluded from the collateral.

In addition, all or a portion of the collateral may be released:

• to enable the sale, transfer or other disposal of such collateral in a transaction not prohibited under the indenture that governs the Notes or the ABL Credit Facility, including the sale of assets in accordance with the asset sale covenant in the indenture that governs the Notes and the sale of any entity in its entirety that owns or holds such collateral; and

• with respect to collateral held by a guarantor, upon the release of such guarantor from its guarantee.

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In addition, the guarantee of a guarantor will be released in connection with a sale of such subsidiary guarantor in a transaction not prohibited by the indenture.

The indenture also permits us to designate one or more of our restricted subsidiaries that is a guarantor of the Notes as an unrestricted subsidiary. If we designate a guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary, all of the liens on any collateral owned by such subsidiary or any of its subsidiaries and any guarantees of the Notes by such subsidiary or any of its subsidiaries will be released under the indenture but not under the ABL Credit Facility. Designation of a subsidiary as unrestricted will reduce the aggregate value of the collateral securing the Notes to the extent that liens on the assets of the unrestricted subsidiary and its subsidiaries are released. In addition, the creditors of the unrestricted subsidiary and its subsidiaries will have a senior claim on the assets of such unrestricted subsidiary and its subsidiaries.

A portion of the collateral is subject to exceptions, defects, encumbrances, liens and other imperfections that are accepted by the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility.

The collateral securing the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis is also be subject to any and all exceptions, defects, encumbrances, liens and other imperfections as may be accepted by the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility and other creditors that have the benefit of first priority liens on the ABL Collateral from time to time. The collateral also does not include certain "excluded assets," such as assets securing purchase money obligations or capital lease obligations incurred in compliance with the indenture, which obligations would effectively rank senior to the Notes to the extent of the value of such excluded assets. The existence of any such exceptions, defects, encumbrances, liens and other imperfections could adversely affect the value of the collateral securing the Notes as well as the ability of the collateral agent to realize or foreclose on such collateral. The existence of such exceptions, defects, encumbrances, liens and imperfections could adversely affect the value of the collateral securing the Notes as well as the ability of the collateral agent to realize or foreclose on such collateral.

We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to finance the change of control offer or the asset sale offer required by the indenture governing the Notes.

Upon the occurrence of a "change of control", as defined in the indenture governing the Notes, Euramax International must offer to buy back the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of the repurchase. Similarly, Euramax International must offer to buy back the Notes (or repay other indebtedness in certain circumstances) at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes (or other debt) purchased, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase, with the proceeds of certain asset sales (as defined in the indenture). Any failure to purchase, or give notice of purchase of, the Notes would be a default under the indenture governing the Notes, which would also trigger a cross default under the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility.

If a change of control or asset sale occurs that would require Euramax International to repurchase the Notes, it is possible that we may not have sufficient assets to make the required repurchase of Notes or to satisfy all obligations under the ABL Credit Facility, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and the indenture governing the Notes. The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility requires Euramax International to make an offer to prepay such loans at an offer price of 101% of the principal amount thereof upon the occurrence of a change of control (and in some cases, upon consummation of an asset sale, at an offer price of 100% of the principal amount thereof). In addition, a change of control will also trigger a default under the ABL Credit Facility. Furthermore, the ABL Credit Facility currently prohibits us from repurchasing the Notes if we do not satisfy a fixed charge coverage ratio test or if we do not have certain amounts of excess availability for borrowing, and the indenture currently prohibits us from repaying the debt under our Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (subject to limited exceptions). We would be required to seek a consent from the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility to engage in the repurchase required by the indenture, which could be expensive or impossible to obtain unless we satisfy such fixed charge coverage ratio test or have adequate excess availability. We would also need to obtain a consent from holders of the Notes in order to offer to repay the debt under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. In order to satisfy our obligations, we could seek to refinance the indebtedness under the ABL Credit Facility, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and the indenture governing the Notes or obtain a waiver from the lenders or the holders of the Notes. We cannot assure you that we would be able to obtain a waiver or refinance our indebtedness on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure to make the required change of control offer or asset sale offer would result in an event of default under the indenture.

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Certain restrictive covenants in the indenture governing the Notes will be suspended if such Notes achieve investment grade ratings.

Most of the restrictive covenants in the indenture governing the Notes will not apply for so long as the Notes achieve investment grade ratings from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Rating Services and no default or event of default has occurred. If these restrictive covenants cease to apply, we may take actions, such as incurring additional debt or making certain dividends or distributions, that would otherwise be prohibited under the indenture. Ratings are given by these rating agencies based upon analyses that include many subjective factors. We cannot assure you that the Notes will achieve investment grade ratings, nor can we assure you that investment grade ratings, if granted, will reflect all of the factors that would be important to holders of the Notes.

State law may limit the ability of the collateral agent, the trustee under the indenture and the holders of the Notes to foreclose on the real property and improvements included in the collateral.

The Notes are secured by, among other things, liens on owned real property and improvements located in the States of Arkansas, California, Indiana and Pennsylvania. The laws of those states may limit the ability of the collateral agent, the trustee under the indenture and the holders of the Notes to foreclose on the improved real property collateral located in those states. Laws of those states govern the perfection, enforceability and foreclosure of mortgage liens against real property interests which secure debt obligations such as the Notes. These laws may impose procedural requirements for foreclosure different from and necessitating a longer time period for completion than the requirements for foreclosure of security interests in personal property. Debtors may have the right to reinstate defaulted debt (even it is has been accelerated) before the foreclosure date by paying the past due amounts and a right of redemption after foreclosure. Governing laws may also impose security first and one form of action rules, which can affect the ability to foreclose or the timing of foreclosure on real and personal property collateral regardless of the location of the collateral and may limit the right to recover a deficiency following a foreclosure.

The holders of the Notes, the trustee and the collateral agent also may be limited in their ability to enforce a breach of the "no liens" covenant. Some decisions of state courts have placed limits on a lender's ability to accelerate debt secured by real property upon breach of covenants prohibiting the creation of certain junior liens. Lenders may need to demonstrate that enforcement is reasonably necessary to protect against impairment of the lender's security or to protect against an increased risk of default. Although the foregoing court decisions may have been preempted, at least in part, by certain federal laws, the scope of such preemption, if any, is uncertain. Accordingly, a court could prevent the trustee and the holders of the Notes from declaring a default and accelerating the Notes by reason of a breach of this covenant, which could have a material adverse effect on the ability of holders of the Notes to enforce the covenant.

We will in most cases have control over the collateral, and the sale of particular assets by us could reduce the pool of assets securing the Notes.

The collateral documents allow us to remain in possession of, retain exclusive control over, freely operate, and collect, invest and dispose of any income from, the collateral securing the Notes, subject to compliance with the covenants contained in the indenture governing the Notes. In addition, we are not required to comply with all or any portion of Section 314(d) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, or the Trust Indenture Act, if we determine, in good faith based on advice of counsel, that under the terms of that Section and/or any interpretation or guidance as to the meaning thereof of the SEC and its staff, including "no action" letters or exemptive orders, all or such portion of Section 314(d) of the Trust Indenture Act is inapplicable to the released collateral. For example, so long as no default or event of default under the indenture would result therefrom and such transaction would not violate the Trust Indenture Act, we may, among other things, without any release or consent by the trustee, conduct ordinary course activities with respect to collateral, such as selling, factoring, abandoning or otherwise disposing of collateral and making ordinary course cash payments (including repayments of indebtedness). With respect to such releases, we must deliver to the collateral agent, from time to time, officers' certificates to the effect that all releases and withdrawals during the preceding six-month period in which no release or consent of the collateral agent was obtained were in the ordinary course of our business and were not prohibited by the indenture.

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The rights of holders of Notes to the collateral securing the Notes may be adversely affected by the failure to perfect security interests in the collateral and other issues generally associated with the realization of security interests in collateral.

Applicable law requires that a security interest in certain tangible and intangible assets can only be properly perfected and its priority retained through certain actions undertaken by the secured party. The liens on the collateral securing the Notes may not be perfected with respect to the claims of the Notes if the collateral agent is not able to take the actions necessary to perfect any of these liens. There can be no assurance that the collateral agent will continue to take all actions necessary to retain its priority and perfect these liens in the future. In addition, applicable law requires that certain property and rights acquired after the grant of a general security interest, such as real property, can only be perfected at the time such property and rights are acquired and identified and additional steps to perfect such property and rights are taken. We have limited obligations to perfect the security interest of the holders of the Notes in specified collateral. Although the indenture governing the Notes will contain customary further assurance provisions, there can be no assurance that the collateral agent for the Notes will monitor, or that we will inform such collateral agent of, the future acquisition of property and rights that constitute collateral, and that the necessary action will be taken to properly perfect the security interest in such after-acquired collateral. The collateral agent for the Notes has no obligation to monitor the acquisition of additional property or rights that constitute collateral or the perfection of any security interest. Such failure may result in the loss of the security interest in the collateral or the priority of the security interest in favor of the Notes against third parties.

In addition, the security interest of the collateral agent will be subject to practical challenges generally associated with the realization of security interests in collateral. For example, the collateral agent may need to obtain the consent of third parties and make additional filings. If we are unable to obtain these consents or make these filings, the security interests may be invalid and the holders of the Notes will not be entitled to the collateral or any recovery with respect thereto. We cannot assure you that we or the collateral agent will be able to obtain any such consent. We also cannot assure you that the consents of any third parties will be given when required to facilitate a foreclosure on such assets. Accordingly, the collateral agent may not have the ability to foreclose upon those assets and the value of the collateral may significantly decrease.

Additionally, we are not required under the ABL Credit Facility and the security documents to create or perfect liens in assets where the agent under the ABL Credit Facility and we agree that such creation or perfection would be considered excessive in view of the benefits obtained therefrom by the lenders under the ABL Credit Facility.

The existence or imposition of certain permitted liens could adversely affect the value of the Notes Collateral.

The collateral securing the Notes is subject to liens permitted under the terms of the indenture governing the Notes. The existence of any permitted liens could adversely affect the value of the Notes Collateral as well as the ability of the collateral agent for the Notes to realize or foreclose on such collateral. The Notes Collateral securing the Notes may also secure our and the guarantors' future indebtedness and other obligations to the extent permitted by the indenture governing the Notes and the security documents. Your rights to the Notes Collateral would be diluted by any increase in the indebtedness secured by the Notes Collateral.

In the event of our bankruptcy, the ability of the holders of the Notes to realize upon the collateral will be subject to certain bankruptcy law limitations.

The ability of holders of the Notes to realize upon the collateral will be subject to certain bankruptcy law limitations in the event of our bankruptcy. Under federal bankruptcy law, secured creditors are prohibited from repossessing their security from a debtor in a bankruptcy case, or from disposing of security repossessed from such a debtor, without bankruptcy court approval, which may not be given. Moreover, applicable federal bankruptcy laws generally permit the debtor to continue to use and expend collateral, including cash collateral, and to provide liens senior to the liens of the collateral agent for the Notes to secure indebtedness incurred after the commencement of a bankruptcy case, provided that the secured creditor either consents or is given "adequate protection." "Adequate protection" could include cash payments or the granting of additional security, if and at such times as the presiding court in its discretion determines, for any diminution in the value of the collateral as a result of the stay of repossession or disposition of the collateral during the pendency of the bankruptcy case, the use of collateral (including cash collateral) and the incurrence of such senior indebtedness. In view of the broad discretionary powers of a bankruptcy court, it is impossible to predict how long payments under the Notes could be delayed following commencement of a bankruptcy case, whether or when the collateral agent would repossess or dispose of the collateral, or whether or to what extent holders of the Notes would be compensated for any delay in payment of loss of value of the collateral through the requirements of "adequate protection." Furthermore, in the event the bankruptcy court determines that the value of the collateral is not sufficient to repay all amounts due on any pari passu debt secured by the common collateral, the indebtedness under the Notes would be "undersecured" and the holders of the Notes would have unsecured claims as to the difference. Federal bankruptcy laws do not permit the payment or accrual of interest, costs, and attorneys' fees on undersecured indebtedness during the debtor's bankruptcy case.

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The value of the collateral securing the Notes may not be sufficient to secure post-petition interest. Should our obligations under the Notes equal or exceed the fair market value of the collateral securing the Notes, the holders of the Notes may be deemed to have an unsecured claim.

In the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding involving the Company or the guarantors, holders of the Notes will be entitled to post-petition interest under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code only if the value of their security interest in the collateral is greater than their pre-bankruptcy claim. Holders of the Notes may be deemed to have an unsecured claim if our obligation under the Notes equals or exceeds the fair market value of the collateral securing the Notes. Holders of the Notes that have a security interest in the collateral with a value equal to or less than their pre-bankruptcy claim will not be entitled to post-petition interest under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Any future bankruptcy trustee, the debtor-in-possession or competing creditors could possibly assert that the fair market value of the collateral with respect to the Notes on the date of the bankruptcy filing was less than the then-current principal amount of the Notes. Upon a finding by a bankruptcy court that the Notes are under- collateralized, the claims in the bankruptcy proceeding with respect to the Notes would be bifurcated between a secured claim and an unsecured claim, and the unsecured claim would not be entitled to the benefits of security in the collateral. Other consequences of a finding of under-collateralization would be, among other things, a lack of entitlement on the part of holders of the Notes to receive post-petition interest and a lack of entitlement on the part of the unsecured portion of the Notes to receive other "adequate protection" under U.S. federal bankruptcy laws. In addition, if any payments of post-petition interest were made at the time of such a finding of under-collateralization, such payments could be re-characterized by the bankruptcy court as a reduction of the principal amount of the secured claim with respect to the Notes. No appraisal of the fair market value of the collateral securing the Notes was prepared in connection with the offering of the Notes and, therefore, the value of the collateral agent's interests in the collateral may not equal or exceed the principal amount of the Notes. We cannot assure you that there will be sufficient collateral to satisfy our and the guarantors' obligations under the Notes.

The waiver in the intercreditor agreement of rights of marshaling may adversely affect the recovery rates of holders of the Notes in a bankruptcy or foreclosure scenario.

The Notes and related guarantees are secured on a junior basis by the ABL Collateral. The intercreditor agreement provides that, at any time that obligations that have the benefit of the first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral are outstanding, the holders of the Notes, the trustee under the indenture governing the Notes and the collateral agent for the Notes may not assert or enforce any right of marshaling accorded to a junior lienholder, as against the holders of such indebtedness secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral. Without this waiver of the right of marshaling, holders of such indebtedness secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral would likely be required to liquidate collateral on which the Notes did not have a lien, if any, prior to liquidating the ABL Collateral, thereby maximizing the proceeds of the ABL Collateral that would be available to repay our obligations under the Notes. As a result of this waiver, the proceeds of sales of the ABL Collateral could be applied to repay any indebtedness secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral before applying proceeds of other collateral securing indebtedness, and the holders of the Notes may recover less than they would have if such proceeds were applied in the order most favorable to the holders of the Notes.

The collateral may not be valuable enough to satisfy all the obligations secured by such collateral and may be diluted under certain circumstances.

The Notes and related guarantees are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first priority lien on the Notes Collateral and a second priority lien on the ABL Collateral. Such collateral may be shared with our future creditors. The actual value of the Notes Collateral at any time will depend upon market and other economic conditions. The Notes will also be secured on a second-priority lien basis (subject to certain exceptions) by substantially all of our and the guarantors' accounts receivable and inventory and cash and proceeds and products of the foregoing and certain assets related thereto.

The ABL Credit Facility is secured on a first-priority lien basis by the ABL Collateral and on a junior basis by the Notes Collateral. The ABL Collateral may be shared with out future creditors subject to limitations. Although the holders of obligations secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral and the holders of obligations secured by second-priority liens on the ABL Collateral, including the Notes, will share in the proceeds of certain of the ABL Collateral, the holders of obligations secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral will be entitled to receive proceeds from any realization of the ABL Collateral to repay the obligations held by them in full before the holders of the Notes and the holders of any other obligations secured by second-priority liens on the ABL Collateral receive any such proceeds.

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In addition, the asset sale covenant and the definition of asset sale in the indenture governing the Notes have a number of significant exceptions pursuant to which we will be able to sell Notes Collateral without being required to reinvest the proceeds of such sale into assets that will comprise Notes Collateral or to make an offer to the holders of the Notes to repurchase the Notes.

As of December 31, 2012, we had $375.0 million of Notes outstanding, $123.2 million million outstanding under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, and $18.5 million of indebtedness outstanding under the ABL Credit Facility, with approximately $32.7 million of additional availability is secured by first-priority liens on the ABL Collateral. In addition, under the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, we may incur additional indebtedness and grant certain additional liens on any property or asset that constitutes ABL Collateral on a first priority basis. Any grant of additional liens on the ABL Collateral, in which the Notes have a second-priority lien, would further dilute the value of such liens.

The value of the pledged assets in the event of a liquidation will depend upon market and economic conditions, the availability of buyers and similar factors. No independent appraisals of any of the pledged property were prepared by or on behalf of us in connection with the offering of the Notes. If the proceeds of any sale of the pledged assets were not sufficient to repay all amounts due on the Notes, the holders of the Notes (to the extent their notes were not repaid from the proceeds of the sale of the pledged assets) would have only an unsecured claim against our remaining assets. By their nature, some or all of the pledged assets, particularly those assets in which the Notes have a first-priority security interest, may be illiquid and may have no readily ascertainable market value. Likewise, the pledged assets may not be saleable or, if saleable, there may be substantial delays in their liquidation. To the extent that liens, rights and easements granted to third parties encumber assets located on property owned by us or constitute subordinate liens on the pledged assets, those third parties may have or may exercise rights and remedies with respect to the property subject to such encumbrances (including rights to require marshalling of assets) that could adversely affect the value of the pledged assets located at that site and the ability of the collateral agent to realize or foreclose on the pledged assets at that site.

In addition, the indenture governing the Notes permits us to issue additional secured debt, including debt secured prior to or equally and ratably with the same assets pledged for the benefit of the holders of the Notes. This could reduce amounts payable to holders of the Notes from the proceeds of any sale of the collateral.

Subject to the ABL Collateral Agent's rights with respect to ABL Collateral, the right to take actions with respect to the collateral pursuant to the intercreditor agreements, including directing the collateral agent, resides with the authorized representative of the holders of the largest outstanding principal amount of indebtedness secured by a lien on the Note Collateral. If we issue additional debt in the future in a greater principal amount than the Notes, which additional debt is secured on an equal basis with the Notes, then the authorized representative for that debt would be able to exercise rights under the intercreditor agreements, rather than the authorized representative for the Notes.

The collateral securing the Notes is subject to casualty risks.

We intend to maintain insurance or otherwise insure against hazards in a manner appropriate and customary for our business. There are, however, certain losses that may be either uninsurable or not economically insurable, in whole or in part. Insurance proceeds may not compensate us fully for our losses. If there is a complete or partial loss of any of the collateral, the insurance proceeds may not be sufficient to satisfy payment of the Notes.

Pledges of equity interests in foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by us or a guarantor may not constitute collateral for the repayment of the Notes because such pledges are not required to be perfected pursuant to foreign law pledge documents.

Part of the security for the repayment of the Notes consists of a pledge of 65% of the capital stock of foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by us or a guarantor. Although such pledges of capital stock are granted under U.S. security documents, it may be necessary or desirable to perfect such pledges under foreign law pledge documents. We are not required to provide such foreign law pledge documents. We cannot assure you that all such pledges will be effected and perfected under applicable foreign laws. Unless and until such pledges of equity interests are properly perfected, they may not constitute collateral for the repayment of the Notes.

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Federal and state statutes allow courts, under specific circumstances, to void the Notes, the related guarantees and the security interests, subordinate claims in respect of the Notes, the guarantees and the security interests and/or require holders of the Notes to return payments received.

If we or any guarantor become a debtor in a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or encounter other financial difficulty, under federal or state fraudulent transfer law, a court may void, subordinate or otherwise decline to enforce the Notes, the related guarantees and/or the security interests. A court might do so if it found that when we issued the Notes or the guarantor entered into its guarantee or when we or the guarantor granted a security interest, or in some states when payments became due under the Notes or the guarantees, we or the guarantor received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration and either:

• was insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of such incurrence; or

• was left with inadequate capital to conduct its business; or

• believed or reasonably should have believed that it would incur debts beyond its ability to pay; or

• was a defendant in an action for money damages, or had a judgment for money damages docketed against it, if in either case, after final judgment, the judgment was unsatisfied.

The court might also void an issuance of Notes or a guarantee without regard to the above factors, if the court found that we issued the Notes or the applicable guarantor entered into its guarantee with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud its creditors.

A court would likely find that we or a guarantor did not receive reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for the Notes or its guarantee or the security interests, if we or a guarantor did not substantially benefit directly or indirectly from the issuance of the Notes. If a court were to void the issuance of the Notes or guarantees you would no longer have any claim against us or the applicable guarantor or, with respect to the security interests, a claim with respect to the related collateral. Sufficient funds to repay the Notes may not be available from other sources, including the remaining obligors, if any. In addition, the court might direct you to repay any amounts that you already received from us or a guarantor.

In addition, any payment by us pursuant to the Notes made at a time we were found to be insolvent could be voided and required to be returned to us or to a fund for the benefit of our creditors if such payment is made to an insider within a one-year period prior to a bankruptcy filing or within 90 days for any outside party and such payment would give the creditors more than such creditors would have received in a distribution under Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended (the "Bankruptcy Code").

The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent transfer laws will vary depending upon the law applied in any proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer has occurred. Generally, however, a guarantor would be considered insolvent if:

• the sum of its debts, including contingent liabilities, was greater than the fair saleable value of all of its assets; or

• if the present fair saleable value of its assets was less than the amount that would be required to pay its probable liability on its existing debts, including contingent liabilities, as they become absolute and mature; or

• it could not pay its debts as they become due.

On the basis of historical financial information, recent operating history and other factors, we believe that each guarantor, after giving effect to its guarantee of the Notes, will not be insolvent, will not have unreasonably small capital for the business in which it is engaged and will not have incurred debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature. We cannot assure you, however, as to what standard a court would apply in making these determinations or that a court would agree with our conclusions in this regard.

In addition, although each guarantee will contain a provision intended to limit the guarantor's liability to the maximum amount that it could incur without causing the incurrence of obligations under its guarantee to be a fraudulent transfer, this provision may not be effective to protect those guarantors from being voided under fraudulent transfer laws, or may reduce that guarantor's obligation to an amount that effectively makes its guarantee of limited value or worthless.

Finally, as a court of equity, the bankruptcy court may subordinate the claims in respect of the Notes to the claims of other creditors under the principle of equitable subordination, if the court determines that: (i) the holder of the Notes engaged in some type of inequitable conduct to the detriment of other creditors; (ii) such inequitable conduct resulted in injury to our other creditors or conferred an unjust advantage upon the holder of the Notes; and (iii) equitable subordination is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Any future note guarantees or additional liens on collateral could also be avoided by a trustee in bankruptcy.

The indenture governing the Notes provides that certain of our future subsidiaries will guarantee the Notes and secure their note guarantees with liens on their assets. The indenture governing the Notes also requires us and the guarantors to grant liens on certain assets that they acquire after the notes are issued. Any future note guarantee or additional lien in favor of the collateral agent for the benefit of the holders of the notes might be avoidable by the grantor (as debtor-in-possession) or by its trustee in bankruptcy or other third parties if certain events or circumstances exist or occur. For instance, if the entity granting the future note guarantee or additional lien were insolvent at the time of the grant and if such grant was made within 90 days before that entity commenced a bankruptcy proceeding (or one year before commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding if the creditor that benefited from the note guarantee or lien is an "insider" under the Bankruptcy Code), and the granting of the future note guarantee or additional lien enabled the holders of the Notes to receive more than they would if the grantor were liquidated under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, then such note guarantee or lien could be avoided as a preferential transfer.

If an actual trading market for the Notes is not maintained, the holders of the Notes may not be able to resell their Notes quickly, for the price that they paid or at all.

We cannot assure the holders of the Notes as to the liquidity of any trading market for the Notes or that such a market will be maintained. We have not applied for the Notes to be listed on any securities exchange or arranged for quotation of the Notes on any automated dealer quotation systems. The initial purchasers of the Notes have advised us that they intend to make a market in the Notes, but they are not obligated to do so. Each initial purchaser may discontinue any market making at any time, in its sole discretion.

We also cannot assure the holders of the Notes that they will be able to sell their Notes at a particular time or at all, or that the prices that they receive when they sell them will be favorable. If an active trading market for the Notes is not maintained, the holders of the Notes may not be able to resell their Notes at their fair market value, or at all. The liquidity of, and trading market for, the Notes may also be adversely affected by, among other things:

• the number of holders of the Notes;

• prevailing interest rates;

• our operating performance and financial condition;

• the prospects for companies in our industry generally;

• the interest of securities dealers in making a market; and

• the market for similar securities.

Historically, the market for non-investment grade debt has been subject to disruptions that have caused volatility in prices of securities similar to the Notes. It is possible that the market for the Notes will be subject to disruptions. Any disruptions may have a negative effect on holders, regardless of our prospects and financial performance.

Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

Item 2. PROPERTIES

Our principal executive office and headquarters is located in Norcross, Georgia, in a leased facility. As of December 31, 2012, we owned or leased 32 facilities in the U.S., one in Canada and seven in Europe of which 19 facilities were owned and 21 were leased. We believe that our facilities, taken as a whole, have adequate productive capacity and sufficient manufacturing equipment to conduct business at levels meeting current demand. Our broad U.S. and Western European network is well maintained and our sites are located to optimize customer service, market requirements, distribution capability and freight costs. We continuously review our anticipated requirements for facilities and, on the basis of that review, may from time to time acquire additional facilities and/or dispose of existing facilities.

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are currently party to legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. We believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

Part II

Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

There is no established public trading market for the registrant’s common stock. The registrant’s issued and outstanding common stock is held by approximately 90 holders of record.

The registrant has not paid any cash dividends in the past. We anticipate that any earnings will be retained for development of our business and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The ABL Credit Facility, the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and the indenture governing the Notes all contain restrictions on the ability of our subsidiary, Euramax International, Inc. to issue dividends to us and therefore restrict our ability to issue cash dividends. Any future dividends declared would be at the discretion of our board of directors and would depend on our financial condition, results of operations, contractual obligations, the terms of our financing agreements at the time a dividend is considered, and other relevant factors.

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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following data should be read in conjunction with “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, are derived from the audited financial statements included elsewhere in this report. The statement of operations data for the years ended December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008 and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 2010, December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008 are derived from audited financial statements not included herein. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in the future.

	As of and for the Year Ended (1)
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010			December 25, 2009			December 26, 2008
	(in thousands)
Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales	$	837,140		$	933,678		$	883,700		$	812,055		$	1,173,493
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	701,045			785,165			732,451			675,126			1,009,392
Gross profit	136,095			148,513			151,249			136,929			164,101
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	83,492			91,421			90,642			83,896			108,499
Depreciation and amortization	34,784			37,194			38,700			39,721			55,348
Other operating charges	6,425			8,404			2,939			6,707			2,109
Multiemployer pension withdrawal	39			1,200			—			—			—
Debt restructuring and forbearance expenses	—			—			—			14,506			3,798
Goodwill and other impairments	—			—			—			3,516			401,376
Income (loss) from operations	11,355			10,294			18,968			(11,417		)	(407,029		)
Interest expense	(54,858		)	(55,579		)	(68,333		)	(84,204		)	(109,527		)
Gain on extinguishment of debt	—			—			—			8,723			—
Other income (loss), net	5,012			(14,117		)	(3,484		)	1,303			(22,716		)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(38,491		)	(59,402		)	(52,849		)	(85,595		)	(539,272		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(1,723		)	3,315			(14,461		)	(1,297		)	(61,078		)
Loss from continuing operations	(36,768		)	(62,717		)	(38,388		)	(84,298		)	(478,194		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(152		)	(1,330		)	(22,413		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)	$	(85,628	)	$	(500,607	)
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,024		$	14,327		$	24,902		$	69,944		$	48,658
Working capital	84,003			90,365			120,476			163,393			167,849
Total assets	594,422			619,246			666,890			758,626			841,966
Total debt, including current portion (2)	516,674			507,988			503,169			525,319			884,740
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(53,293		)	9,831			47,060			(259,282		)

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(1) Our fiscal years have historically ended on the last Friday in December of each calendar year. Beginning in 2012, our fiscal year will end on December 31, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. Our fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008 are based on a 52 week period. Our fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 is based on a 53 week fiscal year.

(2) As of December 26, 2008, total debt included a current portion of $34.6 million. In the subsequent years, there were no current maturities of long-term debt.

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, this discussion may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in this report under "Item 1A, Risk Factors.” Future results could differ materially from those discussed below. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 1A above. Historically, we operated on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Friday in December. Beginning in 2012, our fiscal year will end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week. Our fiscal years consisted of 52 weeks for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 and 53 weeks for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Our MD&A includes the following sections:

• Overview and Executive Summary provides an overview of our business.

• Results of Operations provides an analysis of our financial performance and results of operations for fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010.

• Liquidity and Capital Resources provides an overview of our financing, capital expenditures, cash flows and contractual obligations.

• Critical Accounting Policies provides a discussion of our accounting policies that require critical judgment, assumptions and estimates.

• Recently Issued Accounting Standards provides a brief description of significant accounting standards which were issued during the periods presented.

Overview and Executive Summary

We are a leading international producer of metal and vinyl products sold to building products and recreational vehicle (RV) markets primarily in North America and Europe. We are a leader in several niche product categories, including preformed roof-drainage products sold in the U.S., metal roofing and siding for post frame construction in the U.S., and aluminum siding for towable RVs in the U.S. and Europe. Sales to the building products and RV markets accounted for approximately 74% and 13% of our 2012 net sales, respectively.

Our customers are located predominantly throughout North America and Europe and include distributors, contractors and home improvement retailers, as well as RV, transportation and other original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. We have extensive in-house manufacturing and distribution capabilities for our more than 10,000 unique products and operate through a network of 40 facilities, consisting of 32 in the U.S., one in Canada and seven in Europe. We have over 50 years of experience manufacturing building products and RV exterior components, including our time as a division of our former parent, Alumax Inc., or Alumax, a fully integrated aluminum producer acquired by Alcoa Inc. in 1998. We have operated as an independent company since 1996 when our division was acquired in a management-led buyout.

In 2012, we completed the acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc. ("CTI") for approximately $6.4 million. CTI is a developer and manufacturer of corrugated plastic products, including collapsible and flexible specialty drainage products, sold through our U.S. Residential Products Segment. The results of operations for CTI have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of and from the date of the acquisition. This small but strategic acquisition provides the Company manufacturing expertise in our Residential Product Segment and expands our product offering to our existing customer base.

In 2011, we completed a refinancing of our long-term debt through the issuance of $375 million of 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 (the "Notes") and entered into a $125.0 million Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. The proceeds of these financings, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility, were used to repay the then-existing First Lien Credit Facility in full. This refinancing significantly improved our capital structure by relieving the Company of restrictive financial covenants, reducing interest costs, and extending maturities. The Company's liquidity remains strong despite the continuing lower end market demand environment in the U.S. and economic malaise in Europe. As of December 31, 2012, availability under the Company's ABL Credit Facility totaled approximately $32.7 million with an additional €15 million of available borrowings under the Company's Dutch Revolving Credit Facility.

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On March 25, 2013 the ABL Credit Facility was amended to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1:15 to 1:00.

Net sales and operating income totaled approximately $837.1 million and $11.4 million respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 30, 2011 net sales and operating income were approximately $933.7 million and $10.3 million, respectively.

Our operating performance is primarily affected by the strength of demand for residential and commercial building materials as well as, to a lesser extent, recreational vehicles in the United States and Western Europe. Demand from the end markets we serve is influenced by macroeconomic trends which affect consumer confidence, access to financing, levels of commercial construction, and levels of residential repair and remodel activities. Our 2012 financial results were highlighted by a $1.1 million increase in operating income driven by meaningful improvement from our U.S. segments. Despite a continuation of relatively soft market demand and the negative impact of severe drought conditions in 2012, operating income for our U.S. segments improved $6.8 million, or 47.6%. Improvement resulted from modest recovery in end market demand in our commercial construction, RV, and transportation markets and operational initiatives to rationalize facilities, pursue production efficiency gains, and achieve procurement savings. Our European operations continued to be negatively impacted by the economic challenges in Europe, which significantly impacted demand in our end markets in 2012. In addition to our continued emphasis on products and business development, we continue to pursue organizational initiatives in Europe to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency in response to the current economic climate. We expect these European initiatives, combined with the improvement in our U.S. operating results, will contribute to higher levels of operating performance as markets recover.

Over 30% of our net sales were derived from markets outside of the U.S. As a result, our operating results, financial position and cash flows are subject to fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, relative to the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, changes in the components of our operating results, financial position and cash flows may occur between periods by amounts that are disproportionate to changes valued in the local currencies of our operations. In 2012, weakening of the euro and British pound sterling relative to the U.S. dollar reduced net sales approximately $16.8 million or 5.1% of our 2011 net sales in Europe.

Our operating performance is also subject to volatility in the price of our primary raw materials, aluminum and steel. These raw materials account for approximately 77% of our cost of sales. Changes in the cost of these raw materials are generally reflected in the selling prices for our products. Accordingly, fluctuations in our net sales and cost of sales may not be indicative of changes in the volume of products sold. In 2012, our net sales declined approximately $26.0 million as a result of lower selling prices driven by declining aluminum and steel costs.

In 2012, we continued ongoing initiatives to rationalize our manufacturing and distribution foot print and to achieve production efficiency gains and procurement savings. These initiatives, while undertaken in response to continued relative softness in our demand, are expected to contribute to higher levels of operating performance as markets recover. As a result of these initiatives, we were able to achieve an increase in operating income in the current year, despite an overall decline in net sales. Despite the challenges that continue to face our end markets, we believe we are well positioned to benefit from operational efficiencies gained from our restructuring activities, financial flexibility obtained from our debt refinancing, and our commitment to business development activities.

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Results of Operations

Our financial performance is affected by, among other factors, underlying trends in the United States and Europe that influence demand for products sold to residential repair and remodeling, commercial construction and RV markets.

• Our building products sold for residential repair and remodeling activities include roof drainage products, vinyl windows, patios and awnings, and doors. Projects that utilize many of our roof drainage repair and remodeling products are often low cost activities that are necessary to prevent home damage as a result of wear and tear or weather damage. Roof drainage repair projects are often low cost and non‑discretionary in nature. Repair and remodeling activity related to products other than roof drainage are typically higher cost and driven by turnover and aging of housing stock, consumer sentiment, availability of home equity and consumer financing and, in the case of our vinyl window products, consumer interest in energy efficiency.

• Our building products sold for commercial construction include, in the United States, light gauge steel and aluminum roofing and siding panels, trim and hardware and, in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, roll coated aluminum coil and sheet. Demand for these products is driven by consumer confidence, interest rates, consumer disposable income, the strength of agricultural markets, consumer access to affordable financing and commercial construction trends.

• Our commercial products sold to the RV market include siding and roofing. Demand for these RV products is driven by trends in disposable income, interest rates and general economic conditions, as well as similar demographic trends relating to the increased proportion of the United States and European population in the 55 through 74 year old age group, who serve as an important source of demand for our RV products.

Our sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets we serve. Our working capital needs have been at their highest during these periods as well. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—Our business is subject to seasonality, with our highest sales volumes historically occurring during our second and third quarters."

The following table sets forth our statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Statement of Earnings Data:
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	83.7	%	84.1	%	82.9	%
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	10.0	%	9.8	%	10.3	%
Depreciation and amortization	4.2	%	4.0	%	4.4	%
Other operating charges	0.8	%	0.9	%	0.3	%
Multiemployer pension withdrawal	—	%	0.1	%	—	%
Income from operations	1.3	%	1.1	%	2.1	%
Interest expense	(6.6	)%	(6.0	)%	(7.7	)%
Other income (loss), net	0.6	%	(1.5	)%	(0.4	)%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(4.7	)%	(6.4	)%	(6.0	)%
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(0.2	)%	0.4	%	(1.6	)%
Loss from continuing operations	(4.5	)%	(6.8	)%	(4.4	)%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—	%	—	%	—	%
Net loss	(4.5	)%	(6.8	)%	(4.4	)%

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Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to the Year Ended December 30, 2011.

The following table sets forth net sales and income (loss) from operations data by segment for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	Net Sales						Income (Loss) from Operations
	Year Ended						Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		Increase (Decrease)		December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			Increase (Decrease)
	(dollars in millions)
U.S. Residential Products	$	281.1	$	305.4	(8.0	)%	$	22.5		$	18.2		23.6	%
U.S. Commercial Products	292.3		301.3		(3.0	)%	(1.4		)	(3.9		)	64.1	%
European Roll Coated Aluminum	196.1		243.5		(19.5	)%	9.2			13.6			(32.4	)%
European Engineered Products	67.6		83.5		(19.0	)%	(6.6		)	(2.0		)	(230.0	)%
Other Non-Allocated	—		—		—		(12.3		)	(15.6		)	21.2	%
Totals	$	837.1	$	933.7	(10.3	)%	$	11.4		$	10.3		10.7	%

Net Sales.    Net sales includes revenue recognized from the sales of our products less provisions for returns, allowances, rebates and discounts. Our net sales declined$(96.6) million, or (10.3)%, to $837.1 million in 2012 compared to $933.7 million in 2011. The economic crisis in Europe significantly impacted demand in our end markets in 2012. Many architectural and industrial projects were delayed or curtailed. In addition, low consumer confidence and economic uncertainty negatively impacted the RV and transportation markets. In the U.S., modest recovery was evident in an overall increase in demand from customers served by our Commercial Products segment; however, demand in our U.S. Residential Products segment was negatively impacted by severe drought conditions. Net sales were also negatively impacted by lower selling prices necessitated by decreases in aluminum and steel raw material costs. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, reduced net sales by approximately $16.8 million compared to 2011.

Total net sales for our U.S. segments declined$(33.3) million, or (5.5)%, to $573.4 million in 2012 from $606.7 million in 2011. Sales price decreases necessitated by lower aluminum and steel raw material costs resulted in net sales declines of approximately $26.0 million. Demand in our U.S. Residential Products segment was also negatively impacted by severe drought conditions and a mild winter during 2012. These net sales declines were partially offset by increased demand in certain of our U.S. Commercial Product markets during the current year.

Net sales of our U.S. Residential Products segment declined$(24.3) million, or (8.0)%, to $281.1 million in 2012 from $305.4 million in 2011. Demand from home centers and distributors in our U.S. Residential Products segment was negatively impacted by mild winter weather in the first quarter of 2012 followed by severe drought conditions throughout much of the United States. We believe the mild winter, with low levels of snow accumulation, and fewer severe storms resulted in fewer damaged roof drainage systems, affecting demand for our residential products. Demand from contractors for our vinyl windows and patio enclosures also declined reflecting broader trends in residential repair and remodeling activities. Net sales were also negatively impacted by price decreases necessitated by lower aluminum and other raw material costs. We estimate these price decreases resulted in an approximate 4.5% decline in net sales for the full year.

Net sales of our U.S. Commercial Products segment declined$(9.0) million, or (3.0)%, to $292.3 million in 2012 from $301.3 million in 2011. Net sales declines in our U.S. Commercial Products Segment were primarily due to lower selling prices resulting from a decline in raw material costs. We estimate that declining steel prices reduced net sales by approximately 4.1% compared to the prior year. This decline was partially offset by an increase in demand for roofing and siding sold in the post frame construction markets. Demand for products sold to original equipment manufacturers in the RV and transportation markets also increased. These increases in net sales were offset by lower demand from distributors for specialty coated aluminum coil and declines in sales volumes of RV doors as a result of our decision to exit the U.S. RV door product line during the first quarter of 2012.

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Total net sales for our European segments declined$(63.3) million, or (19.4)%, to $263.7 million in 2012 from $327.0 million in 2011. Net sales declines were primarily the result of weakening demand as a result of continuing economic uncertainty throughout Europe. The economic crisis resulted in the delay of architectural and industrial projects and lower consumer confidence resulted in declining demand for holiday home and caravan production throughout Europe. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, reduced net sales approximately $16.8 million compared to 2011.

Net sales of our European Roll Coated Aluminum segment declined$(47.4) million, or (19.5)% , to $196.1 million in 2012 from $243.5 million in 2011. The decline in net sales was primarily due to lower demand for specialty coated coil and panels used in architectural and industrial projects and for specialty coated coils and panels sold to OEMs in the RV and transportation markets. Demand in these markets was negatively impacted by the continuing economic crisis in Europe which has resulted in delays in architectural and other large scale projects as a result of economic uncertainty. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, reduced net sales approximately $13.4 million compared to 2011.

Net sales of our European Engineered Products segment declined$(15.9) million, or (19.0)%, to $67.6 million in 2012 from $83.5 million in 2011. Demand in this segment was negatively impacted by the continuing economic crisis in Europe. Specifically, declines in net sales were primarily the result of lower demand for residential windows, doors and shower enclosures sold to distributors and factory built holiday home manufacturers in the United Kingdom. These declines reflect lower levels of holiday home production and consumer spending in the UK markets. Declines in demand for engineered components sold to suppliers in the transportation market also negatively impacted sales in the current year. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, reduced net sales approximately $3.4 million compared to 2011.

Cost of Goods Sold.    Cost of goods sold includes the cost of raw materials, manufacturing labor, packaging, utilities, freight, maintenance and other elements of manufacturing overhead. Cost of goods sold declined$(84.2) million, or (10.7)%, to $701.0 million in 2012 from $785.2 million in 2011. The decline in cost of goods sold is primarily related to volume declines in our European segments and in our US Residential Products segment. Declines in aluminum and steel raw material costs in our U.S. segments in 2012 also resulted in an approximate $14.9 million decline in costs of goods sold. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, reduced cost of goods sold approximately $14.0 million compared to 2011.

Selling and General.    Selling and general expenses include salaries, benefits, incentive compensation, insurance, travel and entertainment and other administrative costs. Selling and general expenses declined$(7.9) million, or (8.6)%, to $83.5 million in 2012 from $91.4 million in 2011. The consolidation of operations at multiple U.S. plant locations during 2012 and 2011, the simplification of our U.S. organizational structure, and restructuring and cost saving initiatives in Europe resulted in an overall reduction in selling and general costs in 2012. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, reduced selling and general expenses approximately $1.4 million compared to 2011.

Other Operating Charges. Other operating charges includes costs related to restructuring initiatives including facility closures, relocation, severance, and acquisition costs. Other operating charges in 2012 decreased $(2.0) million to $6.4 million in 2011 from $8.4 million in 2011.

In 2012, other operating charges includes $5.1 million related to cost savings and restructuring initiatives including facility closures, relocation, and severance costs intended to reduce overhead and streamline operations in our U.S. and European segments. Approximately $1.0 million of tax consulting and legal and professional fees were incurred related to the Company's North America reorganization. The remaining $0.3 million is related to the acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc. in the third quarter of 2012.

In 2011, other operating charges included $4.1 million related to restructuring initiatives including facility closures, relocation, and severance costs intended to reduce overhead and streamline operations. Approximately $2.9 million of tax consulting and legal and professional fees were incurred related to our debt refinancing, registration of our Senior Secured Notes with the SEC and other capital market activities. As a result of these initiatives we removed restrictive financial covenants, significantly reduced interest costs, and provided extended maturity dates. The remaining $1.2 million represents tax consulting and legal and professional fees related to the restructuring and simplification of our legal entity structure in Europe.

Multiemployer Pension Withdrawal Expense.    In the second quarter of 2011, we recorded a $1.2 million charge in our U.S. Residential Products segment for liabilities associated with the early withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan covering hourly employees in our Romeoville, IL facility. The liability represents the present value of future payments for our proportionate share of unfunded vested benefits under the multiemployer plan. The Company received notification of the final assessment of the withdrawal liability from the plan trustee in July 2012. The total withdrawal liability was determined to be $1.2 million. This liability will be settled over a 20 year period.

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Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization declined$2.4 million, or 6.5%, to $34.8 million in 2012 from $37.2 million in 2011. The decline resulted from an increase in the amount of assets that have become fully depreciated.

Income (Loss) From Operations.    As a result of the aforementioned items, our income from operations was $11.4 million for 2012, compared to $10.3 million for 2011.

Income from operations of our U.S. Residential Products segment improved$4.3 million to income of $22.5 million for 2012 from $18.2 million for 2011. Despite declining sales volumes and lower selling prices in 2012, we were able to achieve significant improvements in income from operations in our U.S. Residential Products segment. This improvement is primarily the result of lower selling and general costs due to the consolidation of plant locations and the simplification of our U.S. operating structure late in 2011 and continuing in the current year. Income from operations also improved approximately $1.2 million as a result of charges recorded in 2011 related to the early withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan, as no significant similar charges were incurred during 2012. Other operating charges, primarily non-recurring costs related to plant closures and other cost saving initiatives, also declined approximately $0.4 million from $1.0 million in 2011 to $0.6 million in 2012.

Income (loss) from operations of our U.S. Commercial Products segment improved$2.5 million to a loss of $(1.4) million for 2012 from a loss of $(3.9) million in 2011. This increase is primarily related to higher sales volumes in the post frame construction markets and improved margins and sales volumes in the RV and transportation markets. Organizational initiatives to simplify the U.S. operating structure and consolidate operations at certain plant locations during 2011 also contributed to the improvement in operating income in 2012. Other operating charges in 2012 totaled approximately $0.3 compared to approximately $0.9 million in 2011. Other operating charges were primarily related to our North America reorganization.

Income (loss) from operations of our European Roll Coated Aluminum segment declined$(4.4) million to income of $9.2 million for 2012 from income of $13.6 million for 2011. Lower sales volumes were the primary driver of the decline in operating income in the current year. Income from operations in 2012 were also negatively impacted by approximately $0.7 million of other operating charges in 2012, primarily related to severance and other expenses incurred to streamline operations and adjust to the continuing economic environment in Europe.

Income (loss) from operations of our European Engineered Products segment declined$(4.6) million to a loss of $(6.6) million for 2012 from a loss of $(2.0) million for 2011. Income (loss) from operations included approximately $3.2 million of severance and relocation costs related to the Company's decision to consolidate three operating facilities in the U.K. into one operating facility. The Company expects to complete the consolidation during the first quarter of 2013. The remaining decline was primarily due to lower sales volumes in this segment offset by slightly lower labor and overhead costs and selling and general expenses.

Interest Expense.    Interest expense declined$0.7 million, or 1.3%, to $54.9 million in 2012 from $55.6 million in 2011. The decline in interest expense is primarily due to the Company's issuance off new debt on March 18, 2011. The Company issued new senior secured notes at an interest rate of 9.50% and senior unsecured notes at an interest rate of 12.25% with the proceeds used to settle outstanding amounts under the Company's then-existing First Lien Credit Facility, which carried a higher rate of interest. Accordingly, the Company's interest expense for the first quarter of 2011 was higher compared to the first quarter of 2012.

Other Income (Loss), Net.    Other income (loss), net includes translation gains and losses on intercompany obligations, gains and losses on asset disposals, interest income and other income or expense items of a non-operating nature.

Other income (loss), net in 2012 of $5.0 million included translation gains of $4.9 million on intercompany obligations and a $0.5 million gain on the sale of the Elkhart facility and related assets. These gains were partially offset by a $0.3 million loss recognized on the Company's forward foreign exchange contracts.

Other income (loss), net in 2011 of $(14.1) million primarily included translation losses of $(13.0) million on intercompany obligations and $(1.5) million related to the extinguishment of indebtedness under the First Lien Credit Facility primarily related to the write-off of deferred financing fees. These losses were partially offset by a $0.6 million gain recognized on the Company's forward foreign exchange contracts.

Income Tax Provision (Benefit).   We reported an income tax benefit of $(1.7) million for 2012, as compared to tax expense of $3.3 million for 2011. Our effective tax rates were (4.5)% for 2012 and 5.6% for 2011.

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Our effective tax rate reflects tax benefits derived from significant operations in the United States, which are generally taxed at rates higher than foreign statutory rates. A change in the mix of pretax income from the various tax jurisdictions can have a significant impact on the Company's periodic effective tax rate.

In 2012, our effective tax rate reflected the following:

• A net charge of approximately $16.3 million related to recognition of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets.

• A net benefit of approximately $(6.3) million related to earnings taxed at different rates than the U.S. federal statutory rate.

In 2011, our effective tax rate reflected the following:

• A net charge of approximately $24.7 million related to recognition of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets.

• A net benefit of approximately $(6.0) million related to earnings taxed at different rates than the U.S. federal statutory rate.

• A net charge of approximately $2.9 million related to foreign dividends taxed in the United States at the statutory rate of 35%.

Net Loss.    Our net loss was $(36.8) million for 2012, as compared to a net loss of $(62.7) million for 2011.

Year Ended December 30, 2011 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2010.

The year ended December 30, 2011 includes 52 weeks compared to 53 weeks in the year ended December 31, 2010. The following table sets forth net sales and income (loss) from operations data by segment for the years ended December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

	Net Sales						Income (Loss) from Operations
	Year Ended						Year Ended
	December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010		Increase (Decrease)		December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010			Increase (Decrease)
	(dollars in millions)
U.S. Residential Products	305.4		300.3		1.7	%	18.2			24.7			(26.3	)%
U.S. Commercial Products	301.3		293.7		2.6	%	(3.9		)	(7.6		)	48.7	%
European Roll Coated Aluminum	243.5		210.5		15.7	%	13.6			17.3			(21.4	)%
European Engineered Products	83.5		79.2		5.4	%	(2.0		)	0.3			N/M
Other Non-Allocated	—		—		—		(15.6		)	(15.8		)	1.3	%
Totals	$	933.7	$	883.7	5.7	%	$	10.3		$	18.9		(45.5	)%

Net Sales.    Net sales include the revenue recognized from the sales of our products less provisions for returns, allowances, rebates and discounts. Our net sales increased$50.0 million, or 5.7%, to $933.7 million in 2011 compared to $883.7 million in 2010 as global economic concerns diminished and pent up demand for many of our products was released.

Total net sales for our U.S. segments increased$12.7 million, or 2.1%, to $606.7 million in 2011 from $594.0 million in 2010. Sales price increases necessitated by higher aluminum and steel raw material costs resulted in net sales increases of approximately $28.0 million. Higher sales prices were partially offset by overall volume declines in certain U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products markets of $11.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively.

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Net sales of our U.S. Residential Products segment increased $5.1 million, or 1.7%, to $305.4 million in 2011 from $300.3 million in 2010. This increase in net sales resulted primarily from price increases necessitated by higher aluminum and other raw material costs. Volume declines attributable to lower demand from distributors for our roof drainage, roof edge and related products partially offset higher selling prices. We believe sales to distributors were negatively impacted by economic uncertainty affecting consumer sentiment and demand for higher cost replacement projects. Demand from home improvement retailers was relatively flat and demand from contractors for vinyl windows and patio components declined reflecting broader trends in residential repair and remodeling activities.

Net sales of our U.S. Commercial Products segment increased$7.6 million, or 2.6%, to $301.3 million in 2011 from $293.7 million in 2010. Higher relative sales prices as a result of rising steel raw material costs combined with higher demand for our metal roofing and accessories from builders, distributors and contractors in the agricultural post frame market were offset by declining demand in the industrial and architectural markets. Additionally, demand from manufactured housing producers and for aluminum, steel, fiberglass and laminated products from original equipment manufacturers in the transportation industry was higher in 2011. Sales volumes for aluminum coil sold to distributors also increased during the current year. These increases were offset by a decline in sales volumes for RV sidewalls and doors.

Total net sales for our European segments increased$37.3 million, or 12.9%, to $327.0 million in 2011 from $289.7 million in 2010. Rising demand in several of our end markets, favorable foreign currency fluctuations, and higher selling prices contributed to the overall net sales increase. Stronger foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, increased net sales approximately $14.6 million compared to 2010. We estimate that higher selling prices resulting from higher aluminum and steel costs increased European net sales by approximately $18.9 million.

Net sales of our European Roll Coated Aluminum segment increased$33.0 million, or 15.7%, to $243.5 million in 2011 from $210.5 million in 2010. This increase in net sales resulted primarily from higher sales prices, reflecting higher aluminum raw material costs, compared to 2010. Net sales also increased due to higher sales volumes of specialty coated coil and panels sold to OEMs in the transportation industry and to producers of commercial panels used in commercial construction applications including roofing and siding. The increase in sales volumes to commercial panel producers reflects stable market demand and successful business development initiatives directed at increasing our market share of industrial and architectural projects throughout Europe, the Middle East and China. Sales increases were offset by a slight decline in sales of RV sidewalls. Stronger foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, increased net sales approximately $11.0 million compared to 2010.

Net sales of our European Engineered Products segment increased$4.3 million, or 5.4%, to $83.5 million in 2011 from $79.2 million in 2010. Strengthening of the euro and British pound sterling against the U.S. dollar resulted in higher 2011 net sales of $3.6 million compared to 2010. Higher sales volumes of various metal-based products, including windows sold to transportation manufacturers, specialty coated metals for the appliance and transportation markets, and engineered transportation components sold to transportation suppliers, were offset by declines in net sales as a result of lower levels of holiday home production and consumer spending in the UK market. Increases were also partially offset by a reduction in sales volume of vinyl replacement windows to UK home improvement retailers.

Cost of Goods Sold.    Cost of goods sold includes the cost of raw materials, manufacturing labor, packaging, utilities, freight, maintenance and other elements of manufacturing overhead. Cost of goods sold increased$52.7 million, or 7.2%, to $785.2 million in 2011 from $732.5 million in 2010. This increase reflects higher aluminum and steel raw material costs in 2011. Additionally, stronger foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling, increased cost of goods sold approximately $12.5 million compared to 2010.

Selling and General.    Selling and general expenses include salaries, benefits, incentive compensation, insurance, travel and entertainment and other administrative costs. Selling and general expenses increased$0.8 million, or 0.9%, to $91.4 million in 2011 from $90.6 million in 2010. Stronger foreign currencies, primarily the euro and British pound sterling increased selling and general expenses approximately $1.3 million compared to 2010.

Other Operating Charges. Other operating charges in 2011 increased $5.5 million to $8.4 million in 2011 from $2.9 million in 2010.

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In 2011, other operating charges includes $4.1 million related to restructuring initiatives including facility closures, relocation, and severance costs intended to reduce overhead and streamline operations. Approximately $2.9 million of tax consulting and legal and professional fees were incurred related to our debt refinancing, registration of the Notes with the SEC and other capital market activities. As a result of these initiatives we have removed restrictive financial covenants, significantly reduced interest costs, and provided extended maturity dates. The remaining $1.2 million represents tax consulting and legal and professional fees related to the restructuring and simplification of our legal entity structure in Europe.

In 2010, other operating charges included $1.7 million of legal and professional fees related to capital market activities and $1.2 million of restructuring charges. Restructuring charges related primarily to plant consolidation activities in the RV and Specialty Building Products Segment.

Multiemployer Pension Withdrawal Expense.    In the second quarter of 2011, we recorded a $1.2 million charge in our U.S. Residential Building Products segment for liabilities associated with the early withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan covering hourly employees in our Romeoville, IL facility. The liability represents the present value of future payments for our proportionate share of unfunded vested benefits under the multiemployer plan. This liability will be settled over a 20 year period.

Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization declined$1.5 million, or 3.9%, to $37.2 million in 2011 from $38.7 million in 2010. The decline resulted from an increase in the amount of assets that have become fully depreciated.

Income (Loss) From Operations.    As a result of the aforementioned items, our income from operations was $10.3 million for 2011, compared to $19.0 million for 2010.

Income from operations of our U.S. Residential Products segment declined$6.5 million to $18.2 million for 2011 from 24.7 million for 2010. The decline in income from operations was primarily the result of a $1.2 million charge related to the early withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan. Higher freight costs of approximately $1.0 million and costs associated with the implementation of our ERP system totaling approximately $0.8 million also contributed to the decline. The decrease was slightly offset by shifts in product mix and the overall decline in demand from distributors.

Income (loss) from operations of our U.S. Commercial Products segment improved$3.7 million to a loss of $(3.9) million for 2011 from a loss of $(7.6) million in 2010. This is primarily related to a decline in net sales volume, partially offset by an increase in gross margin resulting from increases in selling prices attributable to rising steel costs.

Income (loss) from operations of our European Roll Coated Aluminum segment declined$3.7 million to income of $13.6 million for 2011 from income of $17.3 million for 2010. This decline, despite higher sales volumes, was primarily due to rising raw material costs which were only partially offset by selling price increases. Selling and general costs have also increased as a result of anticipated growth and current business development initiatives.

Income (loss) from operations of our European Engineered Products segment declined$2.4 million to a loss of $(2.1) million for 2011 from income of $0.3 million for 2010. The decline, despite overall higher sales volumes, was primarily due to higher labor and overhead costs and higher selling and general costs compared to 2010.

Interest Expense.    Interest expense declined$12.7 million, or 18.6%, to $55.6 million in 2011 from $68.3 million in 2010. The decline in interest expense is primarily due to voluntary prepayments of the Company's then-existing First Lien Credit Facility during the third quarter of 2010, totaling approximately $35.0 million, which reduced the outstanding principal balance. In addition, on March 18, 2011, the Company issued new senior secured notes at an interest rate of 9.5% and senior unsecured notes at an interest rate of 12.25% with the proceeds used to settle outstanding amounts under the Company's then-existing First Lien Credit Facility, which carried a higher rate of interest.

Other Income (Loss), Net.    Other income (loss), net includes translation gains and losses on intercompany obligations, gains and losses on asset disposals, interest income and other income or expense items of a non-operating nature. Other loss in 2011 of $(14.1) million included translation losses of $(13.0) million on intercompany obligations and $(1.5) million related to the extinguishment of indebtedness under the First Lien Credit Facility primarily related to the write-off of deferred financing fees. These losses were partially offset by a $0.6 million gain recognized on the Company's forward foreign exchange contracts. Other loss in 2010 of $(3.5) million primarily included a translation loss of $(3.7) million on intercompany obligations partially offset by interest income.

Income Tax Provision (Benefit).   We reported an income tax expense of $3.3 million for 2011, as compared to a benefit of $(14.5) million for 2010. Our effective tax rates were 5.6% for 2011 and (27.4)% for 2010.

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Our effective tax rate reflects tax benefits derived from significant operations in the United States, which are generally taxed at rates higher than foreign statutory rates. A change in the mix of pretax income from the various tax jurisdictions can have a significant impact on the Company's periodic effective tax rate.

In 2011, our effective tax rate reflected the following:

• A net charge of approximately $24.7 million related to recognition of valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets.

• A net benefit of approximately $(6.0) million related to earnings taxed at different rates than the U.S. federal statutory rate.

• A net charge of approximately $2.9 million related to foreign dividends taxed in the United States at the statutory rate of 35%.

In 2010, our effective tax rate reflected the following:

• A net benefit of approximately $(8.5) million related to the implementation of tax planning strategies.

• A net benefit of approximately $(2.4) million related to amounts required to be recorded for changes to our uncertain tax positions under Interpretation No. 48, including interest and penalties (see Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).

• A net charge of approximately $8.0 million related to foreign dividends taxed in the United States at the statutory rate of 35%.

Net Loss.    Our net loss was $(62.7) million for 2011, as compared to a net loss of $(38.5) million for 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations and borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $10.0 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $18.6 million for the year ended December 30, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, we had $18.5 million outstanding and availability of $32.7 million under the ABL Credit Facility. In February of 2012, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands, Euramax Coated Products, B.V., entered into a Facility Agreement, which we refer to as the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility. This facility provides revolving credit financing of up to EUR 15 million and had no outstanding balance at December 31, 2012.

Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness, to fund planned capital expenditures and to satisfy our other capital and commercial commitments will depend on our ability to generate cash flow in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. We believe our December 31, 2012 cash levels, together with our cash from operations and borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility, will be adequate to fund our cash requirements based on our current level of operations for at least the next twelve months.

Senior Secured Notes

On March 18, 2011, our subsidiary Euramax International Inc. ("Euramax") issued $375 million aggregate principal amount of 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016, which we refer to as "the Notes". The Notes were issued at par in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated March 18, 2011, among Euramax, Euramax Holdings and certain of our domestic subsidiaries and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, which we refer to as the Trustee. The offering of the Notes closed on March 18, 2011. We used the net proceeds from the Notes, together with cash on hand, the net proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility, to repay the First Lien Credit Facility in full.

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The Notes bear interest at 9.50% per year and mature on April 1, 2016, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by Euramax. Interest is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The Notes are guaranteed by Euramax Holdings and all of our domestic subsidiaries subject to limited exceptions. The Notes are secured by a first priority security interest in (i) substantially all of the assets of Euramax and the guarantors (other than inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, which assets secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis) and (ii) all of Euramax's capital stock and the capital stock of each material domestic restricted subsidiary owned by Euramax or a guarantor and 65% of the voting capital stock and 100% of any non-voting capital stock of foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by us or a guarantor, and a second priority security interest in our inventory, receivables and related assets.

The Notes may be redeemed at Euramax's option, in whole or in part, under the conditions specified in the indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, at the following redemption prices if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on April 1 of the years indicated:

Year	Percentage
2013	107.125	%
2014	104.750	%
2015 and thereafter	100.000	%

Additionally at any time on or before April 1, 2013, Euramax may redeem the greater of (i) $37.5 million and (ii) up to 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at any time and from time to time, but not more than once in any twelve‑month period, at a price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 109.5% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; or Euramax may, on any one or more occasions, redeem all or a part of the Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

The Indenture contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Euramax and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain distributions, make other restricted payments, make investments, incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants. These limitations also prohibit Euramax's ability to transfer cash or assets to Euramax Holdings, whether by dividend, loan or otherwise. The Indenture also contains customary events of default. If Euramax undergoes a change of control (as defined in the Indenture), Euramax will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at 101% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

In connection with the sale of the Notes, Euramax, the guarantors, and the initial purchasers entered into a registration rights agreement. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, Euramax and the guarantors agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to publicly registered Notes having identical terms to the outstanding Notes. The Company completed an effective registration of the Notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2011. An exchange offer was launched December 23, 2011 for the holders of the outstanding Notes to exchange their Notes for the exchange notes. The exchange offer was completed on January 26, 2012 with 100% of the $375 million9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 tendered in the exchange offer.

Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

On March 3, 2011, the Company, Euramax and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a credit and guaranty agreement for a new senior unsecured loan facility (the “Senior Unsecured Loan Facility”) in the aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million. Proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility were borrowed on March 18, 2011 and will mature on October 1, 2016.Loans under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility bear interest at 12.25% per year in the event no election is made to pay interest in kind (PIK) by increasing the principal amount of the notes, and 14.25% (7.875% cash pay and 6.375% PIK) per annum in the event a PIK election is made. The Company may make a PIK election for up to six quarters during the term of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. The interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility at December 31, 2012 was 12.25%, as the Company has not made a PIK election.

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The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility may not be voluntarily prepaid before March 18, 2013. Thereafter, Euramax may prepay outstanding amounts under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, in whole or in part, at the prices (expressed as percentages of the loans) set forth below:

Prepayment Date	Percentage
On or after the second anniversary of the closing but prior to the third anniversary thereof	103%
On or after the third anniversary of the closing but prior to the fourth anniversary thereof	102%
On or after the fourth anniversary of the closing	100%

Additionally, at any time before March 18, 2013, Euramax may on one or more occasions prepay up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the loans outstanding on the closing date at 112.25%, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a change of control, Euramax may be required to purchase all or a portion of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.All obligations under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of Euramax's existing and future direct and indirect wholly‑owned domestic material restricted subsidiaries.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Euramax and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain distributions, make other restricted payments, make investments, incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants. The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility also contains customary events of default.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including among other things, payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross‑defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, material judgments, and failure of any guaranty supporting the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility to be in force and effect in any material respect. If such an event of default occurs, the administrative agent would be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and all actions permitted to be taken by an unsecured creditor.

ABL Credit Facility

On March 18, 2011, Euramax Holdings, Euramax, certain of our domestic subsidiaries as borrowers, and certain of our domestic subsidiaries as guarantors, entered into the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement, which we refer to as the ABL Credit Facility, with various lenders, Regions Bank, as Collateral and Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Collateral Agent, and Regions Business Capital, as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. The ABL Credit Facility provides for revolving credit financing of up to $70 million, subject to a borrowing base. On March 25, 2013 the ABL Credit Facility was amended to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1:15 to 1:00.

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to either (a) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime commercial lending rate published by Regions Bank as its "prime rate" for commercial loans, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is dependent upon the type of borrowings Euramax has made under the ABL Credit Facility. At December 31, 2012, the applicable margins were 2.50% and 1.50% for LIBOR and Base Rate borrowings, respectively. The applicable margins are subject to the Company's corporate credit rating as determined from time to time by Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investors Service and range from 2.00% to 2.75% for LIBOR borrowings and 1.00% to 1.75% for Base Rate borrowings. The ABL Credit Facility requires Euramax to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.5%, based on the unutilized commitments. Euramax is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees, including, without limitation, a letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin on revolving credit LIBOR loans and fronting fees.

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All obligations under the ABL Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by Euramax Holdings and substantially all of our existing and future direct and indirect, wholly owned domestic restricted subsidiaries which are not borrowers. All obligations under the ABL Credit Facility and the guarantees of those obligations are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first-priority security interest in Euramax's and the guarantors' inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, which we refer to as the ABL Collateral, and a junior-priority security interest in (i) substantially all of Euramax's and the guarantors' assets (other than inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, which assets secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis) and (ii) all of Euramax's capital stock and the capital stock of each material domestic restricted subsidiary owned by Euramax or a guarantor and 65% of the voting capital stock and 100% of any non-voting capital stock of foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by Euramax or a guarantor, which we refer to collectively as the Notes Collateral. The security interests are granted in accordance with the Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated March 18, 2011, by and among Euramax Holdings, the other grantors party thereto and Regions Bank as Agent.

The ABL Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for this type of financing, including, but not limited to, financial covenants requiring Euramax to meet, for the period from March 25, 2013 through November 30, 2013, a minimum consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, an after November 30, 2013 a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00 when excess availability is less than 12.5% (15% before March 25, 2013) of the lesser of the aggregate amount of commitments outstanding at such time and the borrowing base. As of December 31, 2012, excess availability exceeded 12.5% of the borrowing base, and therefore, Euramax was not required to meet the minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. Additionally, restrictive covenants limit the ability of Euramax Holdings, Euramax, and certain of our subsidiaries to incur liens, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness, guarantees and other contingent obligations, consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of their assets, pay dividends or make other distributions, make certain loans and investments, amend or otherwise alter the terms of documents related to certain of their indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliates and prepay certain indebtedness, in each case, subject to exclusions and other customary covenants.

Dutch Revolving Credit Facility

In February 2012, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Euramax Coated Products, BV, entered into a revolving credit facility with Rabobank Roermond (the "Dutch Revolving Credit Facility"). The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility provides revolving credit financing of up to EUR 15 million and matures on 4/1/2016. Borrowings under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum which is the aggregate of the average one month Euribor rate over a calendar month plus a margin of 2% and requires payment of a commitment fee of 0.35% per annum on the nominal amount of the credit facility. All obligations under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a mortgage on the real estate of Euramax Coated Products, BV, a pledge on present and future machinery and present and future accounts receivable balances of Euramax Coated Products, BV. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility at December 31, 2012.

The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility contains financial and non-financial covenants customary for this type of financing. Financial Covenants include, but are not limited to, a minimum annual EBITDA target and a minimum amount of risk-bearing capital for Euramax Coated Products, BV, both measured at the Company's fiscal year end. The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility also contains a clause limiting further indebtedness. As of December 31, 2012, the Company is in compliance with all covenants.

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Covenant Ratios Contained in the Indenture Governing the Notes, the ABL Credit Facility and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility.

The indenture governing the Notes and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contain two material covenants which utilize financial ratios. These covenants do not require Euramax to maintain specified ratio levels at all times or at regular intervals. However, if Euramax elected to incur additional indebtedness under the ratio test without having availability under other debt baskets, or make restricted payments under the restricted payment covenant without having availability under our restricted payment baskets, non-compliance with these covenants could result in an event of default under the indenture and, under certain circumstances, a requirement to immediately repay all amounts outstanding under the Notes and could trigger a cross-default under our senior secured credit facilities or other indebtedness Euramax may incur in the future. First, Euramax is permitted to incur indebtedness under the indenture and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility if the ratio of Consolidated Cash Flow to Fixed Charges on a pro forma basis (referred to in the indenture and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility as the "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio") is greater than 2:1 or, if the ratio is less, only if the indebtedness falls into specified debt baskets, including, for example, a credit agreement debt basket, an existing debt basket, a capital lease and purchase money debt basket, an intercompany debt basket, a permitted guarantee debt basket, a hedging debt basket, a receivables transaction debt basket and a general debt basket. In addition, under the indenture and Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, Euramax is permitted to incur secured debt only if the ratio of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness to Consolidated Cash Flow on a pro forma basis (referred to in the indenture and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility as the "Secured Debt Ratio") is equal to or less than 3.75:1.00. Second, the restricted payment covenant provides that Euramax may declare certain dividends, or repurchase equity securities, in certain circumstances only if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is greater than 2:1. In addition, under the ABL Credit Facility, Euramax is required to meet a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15:1.00 when excess availability is less than 15% of the lesser of the aggregate amount of commitments outstanding at such time and the borrowing base.

As used in the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Secured Debt Ratio under the indenture, Consolidated Cash Flow, commonly referred to as Adjusted EBITDA, is calculated by adding Consolidated Net Income, provision for taxes based on income or profits or capital gains, Fixed Charges, the amount of any minority interest expense, depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses or charges, the amount of any integration costs or other business optimization expenses or costs deducted (and not added back) in such period in computing Consolidated Net Income incurred in connection with acquisitions, any extraordinary, non-recurring or unusual gain or loss or expense, together with any related provision for taxes, to the extent deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income, the amount of cash restructuring charges not to exceed (x) $10.0 million in any twelve month period and (y) $25.0 million in the aggregate (through the maturity of the Notes), to the extent deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income, and subtracting non-cash items increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such period, other than the accrual of revenue in the ordinary course of business.

In calculating the ratios, Consolidated Cash Flow is further adjusted on an annual basis by giving pro forma effect to acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, restructurings and operating changes that occurred in the prior four quarters, including certain cost savings and synergies expected to be obtained in the succeeding twelve months. In addition, the term Net Income is adjusted to exclude any dividends on preferred stock, and the term Consolidated Net Income is adjusted to exclude, among other things, the non-cash impact attributable to the application of the purchase method of accounting in accordance with GAAP and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles.

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The following table sets forth the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Secured Debt Ratio, Consolidated Cash Flow ("Adjusted EBITDA"), Fixed Charges and Consolidated Secured Indebtedness as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012:

			Ratios
	Covenant Measure		As of and for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio under the Indenture	Minimum of 2.0x	(1)	1.22x
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio under the ABL Credit Facility	Minimum of 1.15x	(2)	0.84x
Secured Debt Ratio under the Indenture	Maximum of 3.75x	(1)	7.56x

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(1) The Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Secured Debt Ratio under the indenture and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility only limit the ability of Euramax to incur additional indebtedness. As of December 31, 2012, Euramax did not meet the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Secured Debt Ratio under the indenture and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. However, since Euramax has not incurred any additional indebtedness or made any restricted payments pursuant to the provisions in the indenture and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility that rely on such ratios, there are no events of default or other penalties incurred as a result of not meeting the minimum or exceeding the maximum ratios.

(2) Under the ABL Credit Facility, Euramax is only required to meet the Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio when excess availability is less than 12.5%. As of December 31, 2012, because excess availability under the ABL Credit Facility exceeded 12.5% of the borrowing base, Euramax was not required to meet the Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio under the ABL Credit Facility.

Cash Flows

	Year Ended
(in thousands)	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,985		$	18,596		$	4,133
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,264		)	(9,717		)	(9,482		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	8,246			(17,634		)	(37,046		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,270		)	(1,820		)	(2,647		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(4,303	)	$	(10,575	)	$	(45,042	)

Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to the Year Ended December 30, 2011 and Year Ended December 31, 2010.

Operating Activities.    Cash provided by operating activities in 2012 of $4.0 million reflects a decline in working capital, primarily related to lower net sales, offset by income taxes paid of $5.5 million related to European earnings in 2010.

Cash provided by operating activities in 2011 was $18.6 million. In 2011, the Company implemented initiatives to reduce inventory levels and other working capital requirements. Additionally, the timing of interest payments on the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facility had a positive impact on operating cash flow when compared to the prior year.

Cash provided by operating activities in 2010 was $4.1 million. The primary use of cash during 2010 was to fund increases in working capital necessary to support net sales growth.

Investing Activities.    Cash used in investing activities in 2012 was $12.3 million. The primary use of cash for investing activities was the purchase of Cleveland Tubing, Inc. in the third quarter of 2012 for $6.4 million. Capital expenditures of $7.1 million were offset by asset sales of $1.3 million in 2012.

Cash used in investing activities in 2011 was $9.7 million. Capital expenditures of $10.2 million in 2011 were offset by $0.4 million of proceeds from the sale of assets in 2011.

Cash used in investing activities in 2010 was $9.5 million. Capital expenditures of $12.2 million in 2010 were offset by $2.7 million of proceeds from the sale of assets.

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Financing Activities.    Net cash provided by financing activities during 2012 of $8.2 million consisted primarily of net borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility of $8.2 million.

Cash used in financing activities during 2011 consisted of $17.6 million. Net borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility of $10.2 million and borrowings from the issuance of the Notes during 2011 totaling $375.0 million were offset by cash payments of $412.0 million to settle outstanding borrowings under the First Lien Credit Facility of $514.7 million. The remaining $102.7 million in outstanding loans under the First Lien Credit Facility were exchanged by various lenders along with cash of $19.8 million in exchange for $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of indebtedness under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. Payments of debt issuance costs totaled $10.6 million.

Cash used in financing activities during 2010 consisted of $37.0 million of net repayments of debt outstanding under the First Lien Credit Facility.

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures in 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $7.1 million, $10.2 million and $12.2 million, respectively. Capital expenditures related to the implementation of our ERP system in the United States were $0.8 million, $1.5 million and $1.9 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The balance of capital expenditures in each period relates primarily to purchases and upgrades of coil coating, fabricating, transportation and material moving and handling equipment.

We have made and will continue to make capital expenditures to comply with environmental laws and regulations. Our environmental capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2012 were not significant.

Working Capital Management

Working capital decreased$6.4 million, or 7.1%, to $84.0 million as of December 31, 2012 from $90.4 million as of December 30, 2011. The working capital reduction is primarily related to a reduction in accounts receivable and cash on hand, partially offset by higher inventory levels as of December 31, 2012 compared to December 30, 2011.

Inventories of $89.3 million as of December 31, 2012increased$5.9 million, or 7.1%, from $83.4 million as of December 30, 2011. Higher inventory levels in 2012 reflect an investment to support planned net sales growth in 2013. As of December 31, 2012, days sales in inventories were 46.4 days, compared to 38.7 days as of December 30, 2011.

Accounts receivable of $73.9 million as of December 31, 2012decreased$9.3 million, or 11.2%, from $83.2 million as of December 30, 2011. As of December 31, 2012, days sales outstanding in accounts receivable were 32.1 days, compared to 32.4 days as of December 30, 2011.

Accounts payable of $55.9 million as of December 31, 2012increased$1.6 million, or 2.9%, from $54.3 million as of December 30, 2011.

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Capital and Commercial Commitments

In addition to long-term debt, we are required to make payments relating to various types of obligations. The following table summarizes our minimum payments as of December 31, 2012 relating to long-term debt, operating leases, unconditional purchase obligations and other specified capital and commercial commitments. This table does not include information on our recurring purchases of materials for use in production, as our raw materials purchase contracts do not require fixed or minimum quantities. These tables also exclude payments relating to income tax due to the fact that, at this time, we cannot determine either the timing or the amounts of payments for all periods beyond 2012 for certain of these liabilities. Future events could cause actual payments to differ from these amounts. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."

	Payments Due by Period
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
	(in millions)
Contractual Obligations(1)
Long-term debt(2)	$	518.6	$	18.6	$	—	$	500.0	$	—
Interest on long-term debt(3)	173.0		51.0		102.0		20.0		—
Non-cancellable operating leases(4)	38.2		7.8		8.9		4.7		16.8
Unconditional purchase obligations	17.5		17.5		—		—		—
Total	$	747.3	$	94.9	$	110.9	$	524.7	$	16.8

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(1) Income tax liabilities, including accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, totaling $14.5 million, are not included in this table as the settlement period for our income tax liability cannot be determined.

(2) Long-term debt amortization is based on the contractual terms of our credit facilities and assumes no additional borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility.

(3) Interest payments are based on interest rates in effect at December 31, 2012.

(4) We lease various facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases for various periods.

In addition, we sponsor defined benefit pension plans for the benefit of certain of our employees located in the United Kingdom (the "UK Plan") and the United States (the "U.S. Plan"). We curtailed the accrual of participant benefits under the UK Plan effective March 31, 2009. At December 31, 2012 the fair market value of the UK Plan assets was $29.4 million, or $18.8 million less than the projected benefit obligation of the UK Plan. In the first quarter of 2010, we froze future benefit accruals under our U.S. defined benefit pension plan. At December 31, 2012 the fair market value of the U.S. Plan assets was $7.9 million, or $5.2 million less than the projected benefit obligation of the U.S. Plan.

Credit Ratings

Our current credit ratings, which are considered non-investment grade, were as follows:

	Moody's	Standard and Poor's
Long-term debt	Caa2	B-
Outlook	STABLE	STABLE

Our current credit ratings, as well as any adverse future actions taken by the rating agencies with respect to our debt ratings, could negatively impact our ability to finance our operations on satisfactory terms and could have the effect of increasing our financing costs. Our debt instruments do not contain provisions requiring acceleration of payment upon a debt rating downgrade. The rating agencies may, in the future, revise the ratings on our outstanding debt.

The above information regarding credit ratings and ratings outlook assigned to our indebtedness by Moody's and Standard & Poor's are opinions of our ability to meet our ongoing obligations. Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. Each agency's rating should be evaluated independently of any other agency's rating.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Seasonality; Inflation

Our sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served. First and fourth quarter sale volumes are generally lower primarily due to reduced repair and remodel activity and reduced activity in the building and construction industry as a result of colder and more inclement weather in our geographic end markets, as well as customer plant shutdowns in the RV and automotive industries during holidays and model changeovers.

Our cost of goods sold is subject to inflationary pressures and price fluctuations of the raw materials we use, particularly the cost of aluminum and steel. In addition, we are party to certain leases that contain escalator clauses contingent on increases based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. We believe that inflation and/or deflation had a minimal impact on our overall operations during the fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In order to apply these principles, management must make judgments, assumptions and estimates based on the best available information at the time. Actual results may differ based on the accuracy of the information utilized and subsequent events. Our accounting policies are described in the notes to our audited financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Our critical accounting policies, which are described below, could materially affect the amounts recorded in our financial statements. Management believes that the following policies are critical because they involve significant judgment, assumptions and estimates.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Inventory Realizability and Obsolescence and Warranty Reserves

We record trade accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience, current economic conditions and an evaluation of the relevant customer's credit worthiness. We charge off accounts receivable against the allowance for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.

Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Cost of manufactured inventory includes direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Market with respect to all inventories is replacement cost subject to a floor for an approximate normal profit margin on disposition.

We provide warranties on certain products. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. We provide accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrences.

We make estimates and assumptions related to establishing reserves and allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence and warranty costs. Ranges of estimates are developed based upon historical experience, specifically identified conditions and management expectations for the future occurrence of certain events. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates or we adjust these estimates in future periods, adjustments to the amounts recorded could materially impact our financial position and results of operations. Historically, our experience has not been materially different than our estimates. There have been no significant changes in the assumptions used to develop our estimates in establishing reserves and allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence and warranty costs from fiscal year 2010 to fiscal year 2012 and no significant changes are anticipated for fiscal year 2013.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

We record property, plant and equipment at cost. Cost of property, plant and equipment acquired in a business combination is recorded at fair value based on the age and current replacement cost for similar assets on the date of the acquisition. We generally expense repair and maintenance costs unless they extend the useful lives of assets. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 to 37 years for equipment and from 17 to 25 years for buildings. Gains and losses related to the disposition of property, plant and equipment are charged to other income or expense when incurred. Also, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, management assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of the asset by comparing the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset. If the expected future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is estimated based on discounted cash flows, independent appraisals or comparable market transactions.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Our goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill has been assigned to multiple reporting units at either the operating segment, or one level below, primarily based upon the nature of discrete businesses comprising the Company's operations. We test our goodwill for impairment annually on the first day of our fourth quarter or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. For impairment testing purposes, we have identified five reporting units at the operating segment level, primarily based upon the nature of discrete businesses comprising our operations. As of December 31, 2012, goodwill has been allocated to four of the identified reporting units. Two operating segments are below the required quantitative thresholds and have been aggregated into one reporting segment, European Engineered Products.

The impairment test for goodwill is a two step process. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the goodwill is potentially impaired and the implied fair value of goodwill must be determined by estimating the fair value of the reporting units and allocating such value to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets of each reporting unit. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the excess of the carrying amount of goodwill over its implied fair value. We determine the fair value of each reporting unit based on an income approach, using a discounted cash flow analysis, and a market valuation approach, using market multiples of publicly traded guideline companies. The discounted cash flow analysis requires various judgmental assumptions about future cash flows, growth rates, and weighted average cost of capital. The assumptions about future cash flows and growth rates are based on an assessment of the business plans of each reporting unit. Discount rate assumptions are based on an assessment of the risk inherent in the future cash flows of the respective reporting units.

No goodwill impairment indicators were identified and no impairment charges were recorded based upon impairment testing performed in 2012 or 2011.

The following table is a summary of the key assumptions and results of our step-one test as of October 1, 2012, comparing the fair value of each reporting unit to the carrying value:

	Key Assumptions
Reporting Units	Discount Rate	Terminal Growth Rate	% Fair Value Exceeds Carrying Value as of October 1, 2012		Goodwill as of October 1, 2012
					(in thousands)
U.S. Residential Products	10.25%	3.0%	149.4	%	$	72,243
U.S. Commercial Products	10.25%	3.0%	26.6	%	9,067
European Roll Coated Aluminum	10.25%	3.0%	12.2	%	105,165
European Engineered Products
Ellbee Limited	10.25%	3.0%	124.2	%	12,900
					$	199,375

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Assumptions and estimates about future cash flows and discount rates are complex and often subjective. They are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and can be affected by a variety of factors, including external factors such as industry and economic trends, and internal factors such as changes in our business strategy and our internal forecasts. Our assessment includes significant estimates and assumptions including the timing and amount of future discounted cash flows, the discount rate and the perpetual growth rate used to calculate the terminal value. As of October 1, 2012, the fair value for the European Roll Coated Aluminum reporting unit exceeded carrying value by approximately 12.2%. Significant estimates and assumptions were used in determining the fair value of the reporting unit and changes in estimates could have a significant impact on the estimated fair value. For example, a 1.0% increase in the discount rate or a 0.5% decrease in the terminal growth rate would result in a change in the fair value of $13.0 million or $4.7 million, respectively, and could result in future impairments. We will continue to analyze changes in assumptions in future periods.

We have recognized intangible assets, apart from goodwill, acquired in business combinations and resulting from certain shareholder transactions, at fair value on the date of the transactions. Indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. We amortize our intangible assets with finite lives over their useful lives based upon the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are recognized. If that pattern cannot be determined, a straight-line amortization method is used. Intangible assets with finite lives are tested for impairment when there are indications that the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. We utilize an income approach to estimate the fair value of our definite and indefinite lived intangible assets to test for impairment.

We record impairment charges on goodwill and intangible assets in goodwill and other impairments in the consolidated statement of operations. See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for further disclosures related to goodwill and other intangible assets.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. We establish valuation allowances if we believe it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We do not recognize a tax benefit unless we conclude that it is more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met a tax benefit is recognized and measured as the largest amount of the tax benefit that in our judgment is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions are recorded in provision (benefit) for income taxes in our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred, our price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

See Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risk from changes in currency exchange rates (primarily the Euro and British pound sterling), interest rates and commodity prices (primarily aluminum and steel).

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

Approximately 32% of our net sales for the year ended December 31, 2012 and approximately 35% of our net sales for the year ended December 30, 2011 originated in Europe. Although our sales outside the United States are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, we do not use derivatives to manage our foreign currency exchange risks resulting from foreign sales.

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In 2012, we entered into certain forward contracts to buy or sell currencies at a predetermined rate or price to mitigate uncertainty or volatility, and to cover underlying exposure to certain payments in currencies other than the functional currency. The Company has not designated these contracts for hedge accounting treatment and, therefore, the fair value of gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income (loss). For the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, the Company has recognized a loss of $(0.3) million and a gain of $0.6 million, respectively, in other income (loss). The total notional value of derivatives related to our foreign exchange contracts totaled approximately $9.0 million and $9.7 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. Changes in foreign exchange rates affect other income (loss) recorded in relation to the remeasurement of inter-company amounts that are not of a long-term investment nature into local currencies.

Interest Rate Risk

We have market risk related to changing interest rates. We had no interest rate swap contracts outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, or December 31, 2010. We may enter into additional interest rate swaps in the future to manage our interest rate risk.

Commodity Price Risk

From time to time we enter into contracts for the purchase of aluminum and steel at market values in an attempt to assure a margin on specific customer orders. We may also choose to commit to purchase a specific quantity of aluminum over a specified time period at a fixed price, exposing us to the difference between the fixed price and the market price of aluminum during that time period. We do not use hedges to manage our long-term risks relating to market prices of steel and aluminum raw materials because we are generally able to pass on changes in market prices to customers.

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ITEM 8.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	63
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011	64
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010	65
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010	66
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit) for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010	67
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010	68
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	69
Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information Euramax Holdings, Inc. (Parent Company Only)	109

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Euramax Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive operations, changes in equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012.  Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Euramax Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. 

	/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia March 29, 2013

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,024		$	14,327
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $2,751 and $4,391 in 2012 and 2011, respectively	73,876			83,234
Inventories, net	89,294			83,396
Income taxes receivable	1,527			697
Deferred income taxes	907			1,906
Other current assets	4,789			4,336
Total current assets	180,417			187,896
Property, plant, and equipment, net	141,208			146,549
Goodwill	199,375			196,686
Customer relationships, net	54,589			69,636
Other intangible assets, net	7,475			8,148
Deferred income taxes	68			6
Other assets	11,290			10,325
Total assets	$	594,422		$	619,246
Liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	55,883		$	54,329
Accrued expenses	30,667			33,425
Accrued interest payable	9,017			8,886
Deferred income taxes	847			891
Total current liabilities	96,414			97,531
Long-term debt	516,674			507,988
Deferred income taxes	20,419			21,501
Other liabilities	46,907			45,519
Total liabilities	680,414			672,539
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012 and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189			185
Class B convertible restricted voting common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued in 2012 and 2011	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	721,869			718,837
Accumulated loss	(818,855		)	(782,087		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805			9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(53,293		)
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	594,422		$	619,246

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Net sales	$	837,140		$	933,678		$	883,700
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	701,045			785,165			732,451
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	83,492			91,421			90,642
Depreciation and amortization	34,784			37,194			38,700
Other operating charges	6,425			8,404			2,939
Multiemployer pension withdrawal	39			1,200			—
Income from operations	11,355			10,294			18,968
Interest expense	(54,858		)	(55,579		)	(68,333		)
Other income (loss), net	5,012			(14,117		)	(3,484		)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(38,491		)	(59,402		)	(52,849		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(1,723		)	3,315			(14,461		)
Loss from continuing operations	(36,768		)	(62,717		)	(38,388		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(152		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80			2,380			(7,256		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax expense of $225, $45, and $1,334 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	953			(5,837		)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax expense of $1,383 in 2010	—			—			2,904
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,033		$	(3,457	)	$	(1,023	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(35,735	)	$	(66,174	)	$	(39,563	)

See accompanying notes

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(in thousands)

									Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Loss			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Pension Plan Liability Adjustment			Loss on Derivative Instruments			Totals
Balance at December 25, 2009	$	178	$	713,460		$	(680,830	)	$	24,892		$	(7,736	)	$	(2,904	)	$	47,060
Net loss	—		—			(38,540		)	—			—			—			(38,540		)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—		—			—			(7,256		)	3,329			2,904			(1,023		)
Issuance of shares pursuant to share-based payment plans	4		(4		)	—			—			—			—			—
Share-based compensation	—		2,334			—			—			—			—			2,334
Balance at December 31, 2010	182		715,790			(719,370		)	17,636			(4,407		)	—			9,831
Net loss	—		—			(62,717		)	—			—			—			(62,717		)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—		—			—			2,380			(5,837		)	—			(3,457		)
Issuance of shares pursuant to share-based payment plans	3		(3		)	—			—			—			—			—
Share-based compensation	—		3,050			—			—			—			—			3,050
Balance at December 30, 2011	185		718,837			(782,087		)	20,016			(10,244		)	—			(53,293		)
Net loss	—		—			(36,768		)	—			—			—			(36,768		)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—		—			—			80			953			—			1,033
Issuance of shares pursuant to share-based payment plans	4		(4		)	—			—			—			—			—
Share-based compensation	—		3,036			—			—			—			—			3,036
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	189	$	721,869		$	(818,855	)	$	20,096		$	(9,291	)	$	—		$	(85,992	)

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Operating activities
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	34,784			37,194			38,700
Amortization of deferred financing fees	1,983			1,476			435
Amortization of debt discount	406			282			—
Loss on extinguishment of First Lien debt facility	—			1,477			—
Pay-in-kind interest	—			6,793			21,995
Share-based compensation	3,036			3,050			2,334
Provision for doubtful accounts	364			18			624
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	(347		)	14,225			4,194
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(444		)	330			(72		)
Loss on interest rate swaps	—			—			4,287
Deferred income taxes	(2,218		)	803			(17,734		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts receivable	10,749			(177		)	3,681
Inventories	(4,561		)	6,261			(12,650		)
Other current assets	(219		)	(620		)	(642		)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	1,370			8,353			(3,952		)
Income taxes payable	(2,467		)	2,716			4,421
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities	(1,683		)	(868		)	(2,948		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,985			18,596			4,133
Investing activities
Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired	(6,445		)	—			—
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,321			434			2,683
Capital expenditures	(7,140		)	(10,151		)	(12,165		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,264		)	(9,717		)	(9,482		)
Financing activities
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	8,280			10,205			—
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—			(412,028		)	(37,038		)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes	—			375,000			—
Borrowings under Unsecured Notes	—			19,812			—
Deferred financing fees	(34		)	(10,623		)	—
Changes in cash overdrafts	—			—			(8		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	8,246			(17,634		)	(37,046		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,270		)	(1,820		)	(2,647		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(4,303		)	(10,575		)	(45,042		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	14,327			24,902			69,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	10,024		$	14,327		$	24,902
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes paid, net	$	5,488		$	107		$	1,917
Interest paid, net	$	52,157		$	41,364		$	42,774
Significant noncash financing activities
Exchange of First Lien Credit Facility for Senior Unsecured Loan Facility	$	—		$	102,688		$	—

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except share data)

1. Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations and Organization

Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("the Company") is an international producer of residential and commercial building materials and recreational vehicle, or RV, exterior components. The Company's core building products include aluminum, steel, vinyl and copper roof drainage products, steel roofing and siding, and specialty coated aluminum coil. In addition, the Company sells an extensive line of accessory products, including roofing and siding hardware, trim parts and roof drainage accessories. The Company's core RV products include aluminum siding and roofing. The Company sells its products to a wide range of customers, including distributors, contractors, and home improvement retailers, as well as RV and transportation original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. The Company's manufacturing and distribution network consists of 40 strategically located facilities, of which 33 are located in North America and seven are located in Europe. The Company's sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of the Company and all its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

On August 14, 2012, the Company acquired Cleveland Tubing, Inc. ("CTI") for approximately $6.4 million, net of cash acquired. CTI is a developer and manufacturer of corrugated plastic parts, including collapsible and flexible specialty drainage products, sold through the Company's U.S. Residential Products segment. The results of operations for CTI have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and from the date of the acquisition. The Company allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on preliminary estimates of their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquired assets of CTI consisted primarily of accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment, and inventories. The liabilities assumed generally consisted of accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Fiscal Year

The Company historically operated on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Friday in December. Beginning in 2012, the fiscal year will end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which December 31 falls. Fiscal years 2011 and 2010 ended December 30 and December 31, respectively. The Company's fiscal year consisted of 52 weeks for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 and 53 weeks for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingencies in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Although these estimates and assumptions are based on the Company's knowledge of current events and actions the Company may take in the future, actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates and assumptions, and the differences could be material.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Certain cash overdrafts of the Company have been netted with positive cash balances held with the same financial institutions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(in thousands, except share data)

1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are comprised of trade accounts receivable and other receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value and totaled $69.3 million and $81.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. This value includes an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts, returns and allowances, cash discounts and other adjustments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical experience, the level of past-due accounts based on the contractual terms of the receivables, current economic conditions and an evaluation of the customers' credit worthiness. Accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,391		$	5,742		$	7,213
Net charges to costs and expenses	364			18			624
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(2,037		)	(1,319		)	(2,039		)
Foreign currency translation	33			(50		)	(56		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,751		$	4,391		$	5,742

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Cost of manufactured inventory includes direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Market with respect to all inventories is replacement cost subject to a floor for an approximate normal profit margin on disposition. Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials are recorded as current period charges.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost. Cost of property, plant, and equipment acquired in a business combination is recorded at fair value based on the age and current replacement cost for similar assets on the date of the acquisition. Repair and maintenance costs are generally expensed unless they extend the useful lives of assets. Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 years to 37 years for equipment and from 10 years to 25 years for buildings. Gains and losses related to the disposition of property, plant, and equipment are charged to other income or expense when incurred. Also, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, management assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of the asset by comparing the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset. If the expected future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is estimated based on discounted cash flows, independent appraisals or comparable market transactions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(in thousands, except share data)

1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill has been assigned to multiple reporting units at either the operating segment, or one level below, primarily based upon the nature of discrete businesses comprising the Company's operations. We test our goodwill for impairment annually on the first day of our fourth quarter or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill was determined by estimating the fair value of the reporting units and allocating such value to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets of each reporting unit. The Company's fair value estimate was based upon estimates of the future cash flows of the reporting units and market valuations of comparable companies. Significant judgments were made in estimating the future cash flows of the reporting units and determining comparable companies upon which fair values of the Company's reporting units were based. No goodwill impairment charges were recorded during fiscal years 2012, 2011, or 2010. The carrying value of goodwill at the valuation date is not representative of current fair value.

The Company has recognized intangible assets, apart from goodwill, acquired in business combinations and resulting from certain shareholder transactions, at fair value on the date of the transactions. Indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. The Company amortizes its intangible assets with finite lives over their useful lives based upon the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are recognized. If that pattern cannot be determined, a straight-line amortization method is used. Intangible assets with finite lives are tested for impairment when there are indications that the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. The Company utilizes an income approach to estimate the fair value of its definite and indefinite lived intangible assets to test for impairment.

No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded in fiscal years 2012, 2011, or 2010. See Note 4 for further disclosures related to goodwill and other intangible assets.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established if the Company believes it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. A tax benefit is not recognized unless the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, a tax benefit is recognized and measured as the largest amount of the tax benefit that in the Company's judgment is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions are recorded in provision (benefit) for income taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 9 for further disclosures related to income taxes.

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company measures fair value based on a hierarchy disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value.

Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of asset or liability and their characteristics. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(in thousands, except share data)

1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and the type of hedging relationship. Derivative instruments that qualify as hedging instruments are designated based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of net investment in a foreign operation. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk is recognized in current earnings during the period of the change in fair values. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss related to the ineffective portion of the derivative instrument, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the gain or loss is reported in OCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment to the extent it is effective. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. Should a financial instrument designated as a hedge be terminated while the underlying hedged transaction remains outstanding, or reasonably possible of occurring, the gain or loss would be deferred and amortized over the shorter of the remaining life of the underlying or the agreement.

The Company has used derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments and are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value as either other current assets or accrued expenses. The Company calculates the fair value of its derivatives using quoted exchange rates from financial institutions. The earnings impact resulting from the derivative instruments is recorded in the other income (loss) line item within the statement of operations.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents; receivables; accounts payable and accrued expenses; and loans and notes payable approximate their fair values because of the relatively short-term maturities of these instruments.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred, the Company's price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded net of provisions for returns, allowances, rebates, and discounts.

The Company provides warranties on certain products. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. The Company provides accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrence. Warranty costs are recorded as a component of cost of goods sold and are classified as accrued expenses or other liabilities depending on the timing of expected payments.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company classifies all shipping and handling charges as cost of goods sold.

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for 2012, 2011, and 2010 were $3.3 million, $2.8 million, and $3.1 million, respectively.

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1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated to U.S. Dollars at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of inter-company amounts that are not of a long-term investment nature into local currencies and certain indebtedness of foreign subsidiaries denominated in U.S. dollars are included in other income (loss) and amounted to $4.9 million, $(13.0) million, and $(3.7) million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions in the ordinary course of business are recorded in selling and general expenses. Foreign currency translation gains and losses recorded in selling and general expenses were not significant for any period presented.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance requires presentation of total comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In addition, in December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the standard which defers the requirement to present reclassifications of the components of other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. The adoption of this standard does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The standard was effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this amendment in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for common fair value measurement. These amendments, effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, result in common definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure requirements between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Consequently, the amendments change some fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements. The implementation of this amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments to the disclosure requirements for comprehensive income. These amendments require an entity to report amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional details about those amounts. The adoption of this standard will not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal year 2013.

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2. Inventories

Inventories, net of the allowance for obsolete inventory, were comprised of:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Aluminum and steel coil	$	59,651	$	52,681
Raw materials	14,520		12,808
Work in process	1,598		2,980
Finished products	13,525		14,927
	$	89,294	$	83,396

The Company has disclosed aluminum and steel coil inventory separately, as it represents inventory that can be classified as raw material, work in process or finished product. Aluminum and steel coil represent both painted and bare coil. Inventories are net of related reserves totaling $2.9 million and $3.0 million at December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

Activity in the allowance for obsolete inventory was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	3,009		$	2,405		$	4,130
Net charges to costs and expenses	4,386			3,626			2,601
Write-offs	(4,534		)	(2,998		)	(4,232		)
Foreign currency translation	50			(24		)	(94		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,911		$	3,009		$	2,405

3. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consisted of:

	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Land and improvements	$	23,324		$	22,865
Buildings	61,410			57,522
Machinery and equipment	181,081			169,901
	265,815			250,288
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,548		)	(106,472		)
	136,267			143,816
Construction in progress	4,941			2,733
	$	141,208		$	146,549

Depreciation expense (including software amortization expenses disclosed below) for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $18.6 million, $19.1 million, and 18.9 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, unamortized computer software costs totaling $9.6 million and $13.0 million, respectively, were recorded in property, plant and equipment. Amortization of capitalized computer software costs for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $3.5 million, $3.4 million, and $2.9 million, respectively.

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4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 are as follows:

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products		European Roll Coated Aluminum			European Engineered Products			Consolidated
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	71,987	$	9,067	$	106,560		$	12,385		$	199,999
Foreign currency translation	—		—		(3,268		)	(45		)	(3,313		)
Balance at December 30, 2011	71,987		9,067		103,292			12,340			196,686
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc	256		—		—			—			256
Foreign currency translation	—		—		1,873			560			2,433
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	72,243	$	9,067	$	105,165		$	12,900		$	199,375

Accumulated impairment losses as of December 31, 2012 were $151.2 million for U.S. Residential Products, $58.7 million for U.S. Commercial Products, $57.8 million for European Roll Coated Aluminum Products and $10.0 million for European Engineered Products. Accumulated impairment losses as of December 30, 2011 were $151.1 million for U.S. Residential Products, $58.7 million for U.S. Commercial Products, $56.8 million for European Roll Coated Aluminum and $9.6 million for European Engineered Products. Changes in accumulated impairment losses resulted from foreign currency translation adjustments related to goodwill in the Company's foreign reporting units.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

	As of December 31, 2012							As of December 30, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	212,532	$	(157,943	)	$	54,589	$	210,873	$	(141,237	)	$	69,636
Patents	5,800		(4,425		)	1,375		5,800		(3,835		)	1,965
Non-compete agreements	2,266		(2,266		)	—		2,266		(2,183		)	83
	220,598		(164,634		)	55,964		218,939		(147,255		)	71,684
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names	6,100		—			6,100		6,100		—			6,100
Total intangible assets	$	226,698	$	(164,634	)	$	62,064	$	225,039	$	(147,255	)	$	77,784

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4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Continued)

The aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $16.1 million, $18.1 million, and $19.8 million, respectively. The average useful lives of the Company's customer relationships and patents are 12 years and 10 years, respectively. Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at December 31, 2012, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the aggregate annual amortization expense for the next 5 years is expected to be as follows:

Year	Amortization of Intangible Assets
2013	$	14,734
2014	13,423
2015	11,867
2016	10,571
2017	4,268

5. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt obligations consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Senior Secured Notes (9.5%)	$	375,000	$	375,000
Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%)	123,188		122,782
ABL Credit Facility	18,486		10,206
Dutch Revolving Credit Facility	—		—
	$	516,674	$	507,988

On March 18, 2011, Euramax International, Inc. (“Euramax”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $375 million of Senior Secured Notes (the “Notes”) in a private placement exempt from registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Concurrent with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into a new senior unsecured loan facility (the “Senior Unsecured Loan Facility”) with an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million issued at 98% of par. The Company also entered into an Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “ABL Credit Facility”), which provided revolving credit financing of up to $70 million and extended the maturity from June 23, 2012 to March 25, 2013.

Prior to the issuance of the Notes and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, the Company had outstanding obligations of approximately $514.7 million under the First Lien Credit Agreement. Proceeds from the $375 million offering of Notes, issued at par, were used to pay lenders under the First Lien Credit Agreement. Additionally, certain existing lenders exchanged approximately $102.7 million of existing loans under the First Lien Credit Agreement and cash of $19.8 million for the $125.0 million of loans under the new Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, which were issued at 98% of par. Cash proceeds along with borrowings under the Company's ABL Credit Facility were used to re-pay the remaining outstanding amounts due under the First Lien Credit Agreement and expenses related to the refinancing. The difference between the consideration received and the aggregate face amount of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility ($1.8 million) is being amortized and recorded in interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the term of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility.

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5.     Long-Term Debt (Continued)

The Company recognized a loss of approximately $1.5 million on the 2011 extinguishment of the First Lien Credit Agreement. This loss was primarily comprised of the write-off of previously capitalized deferred debt issuance costs and is recorded in other income (loss). Deferred debt issuance costs related to outstanding obligations under the First Lien Credit Agreement, which were exchanged for amounts under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the new Senior Unsecured Loan Facility using the effective interest rate method. Direct and incremental debt issuance costs related to the Senior Unsecured Notes, Senior Unsecured Credit Facility, and ABL Credit Facility, including legal fees, printing costs and bank fees totaled approximately $10.6 million and have been capitalized and reported as deferred financing costs within other assets. These costs are being amortized and recorded in interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the term of the applicable agreement.

The Company has $18.5 million of outstanding debt under revolving credit facilities. The Company expects to make payments and borrowings under the facilities during 2013. Additionally, the Company has $500 million of outstanding debt that will mature in 2016. There are no other maturities of long term debt in the next five years.

Senior Secured Notes

The Senior Secured Notes consist of an aggregate principal amount of $375 million, which were issued pursuant to an indenture (the "Indenture") dated March 18, 2011, among Euramax, the Company, and certain of its domestic subsidiaries as guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the Trustee. Substantially all of Euramax's U.S. subsidiaries are guarantors of the Notes.The Notes bear interest at 9.50% per year and mature on April 1, 2016, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by Euramax. Interest is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

The Notes may be redeemed at the option of Euramax, in whole or in part, under the conditions specified in the Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, at the following redemption prices if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on April 1 of the years indicated:

Year	Percentage
2013	107.125	%
2014	104.750	%
2015 and thereafter	100.000	%

Additionally at any time on or before April 1, 2013, Euramax may redeem the greater of (i) $37.5 million and (ii) up to 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at any time and from time to time, but not more than once in any twelve‑month period, at a price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 109.5% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; or Euramax may, on any one or more occasions, redeem all or a part of the Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

The Indenture contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Euramax and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain distributions, make other restricted payments, make investments, incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants. These limitations also prohibit Euramax's ability to transfer cash or assets to Euramax Holdings, whether by dividend, loan or otherwise. The Indenture also contains customary events of default. If Euramax undergoes a change of control (as defined in the Indenture), Euramax will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at 101% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

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5.     Long-Term Debt (Continued)

In connection with the sale of the Notes, Euramax, the guarantors, and the initial purchasers entered into a registration rights agreement. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, Euramax and the guarantors agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to publicly registered Notes having identical terms to the outstanding Notes. The Company completed an effective registration of the Notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2011. An exchange offer was launched December 23, 2011 for the holders of the outstanding Notes to exchange their Notes for the exchange notes. The exchange offer was completed on January 26, 2012 with 100% of the $375 million9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 tendered in the exchange offer.

Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

On March 3, 2011, the Company, Euramax and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a credit and guaranty agreement for a new senior unsecured loan facility (the “Senior Unsecured Loan Facility”) in the aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million. Proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility were borrowed on March 18, 2011 and will mature on October 1, 2016.Loans under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility bear interest at 12.25% per year in the event no election is made to pay interest in kind (PIK) by increasing the principal amount of the notes, and 14.25% (7.875% cash pay and 6.375% PIK) per annum in the event a PIK election is made. The Company may make a PIK election for up to six quarters during the term of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. The interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility at December 31, 2012 was 12.25%, as the Company has not made a PIK election.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility may not be voluntarily prepaid before March 18, 2013. Thereafter, Euramax may prepay outstanding amounts under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, in whole or in part, at the prices (expressed as percentages of the loans) set forth below:

Prepayment Date	Percentage
On or after the second anniversary of the closing but prior to the third anniversary thereof	103	%
On or after the third anniversary of the closing but prior to the fourth anniversary thereof	102	%
On or after the fourth anniversary of the closing	100	%

Additionally, at any time before March 18, 2013, Euramax may on one or more occasions prepay up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the loans outstanding on the closing date at 112.25%, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a change of control, Euramax may be required to purchase all or a portion of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.All obligations under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of Euramax's existing and future direct and indirect wholly‑owned domestic material restricted subsidiaries.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Euramax and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain distributions, make other restricted payments, make investments, incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants. The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility also contains customary events of default.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including among other things, payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross‑defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, material judgments, and failure of any guaranty supporting the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility to be in force and effect in any material respect. If such an event of default occurs, the administrative agent would be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and all actions permitted to be taken by an unsecured creditor.

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5.     Long-Term Debt (Continued)

ABL Credit Facility

On March 18, 2011, the Company, Euramax, and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, entered into the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement referred to as the ABL Credit Facility, with various lenders, Regions Bank, as Collateral and Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Collateral Agent, and Regions Business Capital, as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. The ABL Credit Facility provides for revolving credit financing of up to $70 million, subject to borrowing base availability. At December 31, 2012, $32.7 million was available to be drawn on the ABL Facility. On March 25, 2013, the ABL Credit Facility was amended to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15.0% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.15 to 1.00. Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for further discussion of the amended ABL Credit Facility.

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to either (a) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime commercial lending rate published by Regions Bank as its “prime rate” for commercial loans, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is dependent upon the type of borrowings the Company has made under the ABL Credit Facility. At December 31, 2012, the applicable margins were 2.50% and 1.50% for LIBOR and Base Rate borrowings, respectively. The applicable margins are subject to Euramax's corporate credit rating as determined from time to time by Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investors Service and range from 2.00% to 2.75% for LIBOR borrowings and 1.00% to 1.75% for Base Rate borrowings. The weighted average interest rate, including the applicable margin payable on outstanding borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility, at December 31, 2012 was 2.74%. The ABL Credit Facility requires the Company to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.5%, based on the unutilized commitments. The Company is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees, including, without limitation, a letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin on revolving credit LIBOR loans and fronting fees.

All obligations under the ABL Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of Euramax's existing and future direct and indirect, wholly owned domestic restricted subsidiaries which are not borrowers. All obligations under the ABL Credit Facility are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first‑priority security interest in Euramax's and the Guarantors' inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, referred to as the ABL Collateral, and a junior‑priority security interest in (i) substantially all of Euramax's and the Guarantors' assets (other than inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, which assets secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis) and (ii) all of Euramax's capital stock and the capital stock of each material domestic restricted subsidiary owned by Euramax or a Guarantor and 65% of the voting capital stock and 100% of any non-voting capital stock of foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by Euramax or a Guarantor, which we refer to collectively as the Notes Collateral.

The ABL Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for this type of financing, including, but not limited to financial covenants requiring Euramax to meet a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00 when excess availability is less than 15% of the lesser of the aggregate amount of commitments outstanding at such time and the borrowing base. As of December 31, 2012, excess availability exceeded 15% of the borrowing base; therefore, Euramax was not required to meet the minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. Additionally, restrictive covenants limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to incur liens, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness, guarantees and other contingent obligations, consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of their assets, pay dividends or make other distributions, make certain loans and investments, amend or otherwise alter the terms of documents related to certain of their indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliates and prepay certain indebtedness, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants.

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5.     Long-Term Debt (Continued)

Dutch Revolving Credit Facility

In February 2012, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Euramax Coated Products, BV, entered into a revolving credit facility with Rabobank Roermond (the "Dutch Revolving Credit Facility"). The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility provides revolving credit financing of up to EUR 15 million and matures on 4/1/2016. Borrowings under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum which is the aggregate of the average one month Euribor rate over a calendar month plus a margin of 2% and requires payment of a commitment fee of 0.35% per annum on the nominal amount of the credit facility. All obligations under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a mortgage on the real estate of Euramax Coated Products, BV, a pledge on present and future machinery and present and future accounts receivable balances of Euramax Coated Products, BV. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility at December 31, 2012.

The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility contains financial and non-financial covenants customary for this type of financing. Financial Covenants include, but are not limited to, a minimum annual EBITDA target and a minimum amount of risk-bearing capital for Euramax Coated Products, BV, both measured at the Company's fiscal year end. The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility also contains a clause limiting further indebtedness. As of December 31, 2012, the Company is in compliance with all covenants.

First Lien Credit Agreement

The Company's amended and restated first lien credit agreement (the “First Lien Credit Facility”) consisted of $525.3 million in term loans in the form of the Cash Pay Loan and the PIK Loan. The Cash Pay Loan and PIK Loan each included (i) a U.S. dollar term loan facility (the “U.S. Dollar Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) Euro and British pound sterling term loan facilities (together the “European Term Loan Facility”). Euramax and Euramax International Holdings B.V. were the borrowers (collectively, the “U.S. Borrowers”) under the U.S. Dollar Term Loan Facility. The Company's subsidiaries Euramax Holdings Limited, Euramax Europe B.V. and Euramax Netherlands B.V. were the borrowers (collectively, the “European Borrowers”) under the European Term Loan Facility. Outstanding amounts under the First Lien Credit Facility totaling approximately $514.7 million million were repaid in the first quarter of 2011 with the proceeds of our notes and Senior Unsecured Credit Facility. The First Lien Credit Facility was terminated in March 2011.

6. Financial Instruments

The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company's financial performance and are referred to as "market risks." The Company, when deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as a risk management tool to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risk managed by the Company through the use of derivative instruments is foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for trading purposes.

In 2012, the Company entered into forward contracts to buy or sell a quantity of a currency at a predetermined future date, and at a predetermined rate or price to mitigate uncertainty and volatility, and to cover underlying exposures to certain payments in currencies other than the functional currency. The Company has not designated these contracts for hedge accounting treatment and, therefore, the gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income (loss). In fiscal years 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized a loss of $(0.3) million and a gain of $0.6 million, respectively, related to these forward contracts.

At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, derivatives totaling approximately $(0.2) million and $0.6 million are carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets in the line items accrued expenses and other assets, respectively. The Company has determined that the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts are level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. To measure the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts, the Company obtained quotations from financial institutions. The total notional value of derivatives related to foreign exchange contracts of this type as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 totaled approximately $9.0 million and $9.7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding derivative financial instruments which required fair value measurements.

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(in thousands, except share data)

6.     Financial Instruments (Continued)

Historically, the Company has entered into interest rate agreements with major financial institutions to reduce the impact of interest rate fluctuations related to debt payments. In October 2005, the Company entered into four interest rate swaps (the Interest Rate Swaps), whereby the Company paid its counterparties a fixed interest rate of 4.623% on a notional amount of $375.0 million. In exchange, the Company received payments equal to a floating interest rate of three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR on an equivalent notional amount. The Interest Rate Swaps were initially designated as cash flow hedges that effectively converted a portion of the Company's U.S. Dollar floating rate debt into fixed rate debt. The effectiveness of the Interest Rate Swaps was assessed using the hypothetical derivative method. The effective portion of the gains and losses on these instruments were report as a component of Other Comprehensive Income and reclassified into earnings in the same period which the hedged transaction affected earnings. Pretax losses on derivatives previously designated as cash flow hedging instruments reclassified from accumulated OCI to earnings totaled $4.3 million in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, all pretax losses recognized in OCI had been fully amortized into earnings. The Company had no outstanding interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011.

The following tables summarize the effect of the Company's derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

	Location of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	Amount of Pretax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
		Year Ended December 31, 2012		Year Ended December 30, 2011		Year Ended December 31, 2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense	$	—	$	—	$	4,287

		Amount of Pretax Loss Recognized in Earnings
	Location of Loss	Year Ended December 31, 2012		Year Ended December 30, 2011			Year Ended December 31, 2010
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other loss (income)	$	289	$	(613	)	$	—

The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on dealer quoted prices for our debt instruments based on recent transactions obtained from various sources. As of December 31, 2012, the carrying amount and fair value of our Senior Secured Notes were $375.0 million and $348.8 million, respectively. As of December 30, 2011, the carrying amount and fair value of our Senior Secured Notes were $375.0 million and $294.4 million, respectively.

The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values at December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit; however, the Company believes that its credit risk exposure is not significant due to the high credit quality of the institutions. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers, monitors past due balances based on contractual terms, and generally does not require collateral. The Company provides for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and when current market conditions indicate that collection of an amount is doubtful. The Company has a concentration of credit risk with customers in the U.S. home improvement retail, U.S. and European RV, U.S. and European commercial construction and U.S. home improvement contractor industries.

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7. Common Stock

The Company has authorized 1,200,000 shares consisting of 600,000 shares of Class A voting common stock, par value of one dollar ($1.00) per share, and 600,000 shares of Class B convertible restricted voting common stock, par value of one dollar ($1.00) per share. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 188,938 issued and outstanding shares of common stock with a par value of one dollar ($1.00) per share. Except with respect to voting rights, all shares of Class A and Class B convertible restricted voting common stock are identical in all respects and entitle the holder thereof to the same rights, preferences and privileges, and are subject to the same qualifications, limitations and restrictions, all as described in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. The senior secured credit facility contains certain restrictions on the payment of cash dividends.

The holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters voted on by the Company's stockholders, and the holders of Class B convertible restricted voting common stock are generally entitled to one vote per ten (10) shares held on any matters to be voted on by the Company's stockholders, with exceptions as noted in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. In addition, each share of Class B convertible common stock may be converted at any time into one share of Class A common stock at the option of the holder.

The Company is party to a stockholders agreement with the existing holders of its common stock. The stockholders agreement provides that stockholders holding a majority of the Company's outstanding stock must approve, among other things: (i) the Company's engagement in a public offering, (ii) amendment or restatement of the Company's charter or bylaws, (iii) any increase or decrease in the number of directors on the board and (iv) any actions, approval or agreement with respect to the foregoing provision. The agreement imposes transfer restrictions that control the manner in which the Company's stockholders may transfer their shares. The agreement also provides for preemptive rights. The preemptive rights do not apply in connection with a public offering.

In addition, the Company is party to a registration rights agreement with its existing shareholders. Under the registration rights agreement, a stockholder who holds "registrable securities" may request that the Company register such securities through a demand registration or a piggyback registration. Registrable securities include the common stock delivered to the Company's stockholders and common stock issued to management under our Executive Incentive Plan.

8. Stock Compensation

Employees of the Company have participated in various stock-based compensation plans. Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units have been granted under the plans. Participation in these plans is reflected as compensation to the Company's employees and is included in selling and general expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Compensation is recorded based upon the estimated fair value of the award on the date of grant and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period that the award vests.

Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units

Effective September 24, 2009, the Company adopted the Euramax Holdings, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, the Company reserved 21,737 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock for issuance to selected officers, directors and other key employees. To the extent that shares issued under the plan are forfeited or the award terminates, such shares may be reissued under the plan. The plan terminates on September 23, 2019.

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8.     Stock Compensation (Continued)

A summary of changes in unvested shares of restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2012 are as follows:

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 30, 2011	9,825		$	636
Granted	1,200		784
Vested	(4,300	)	643
Forfeited	(375	)	654
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	6,350		$	658

During 2012, the Company granted 800 shares of restricted stock awards and 400 shares of restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock to employees under the plan. During 2011, the Company granted 750 shares of restricted stock awards and 700 shares of restricted stock units. The restricted stock awards and restricted stock units vest ratably over four years based upon continued employment or immediately upon a change in control or termination of employment by reason of death or disability. Restricted stock units are required to be settled by issuance of shares of the Company's common stock. Shares issued pursuant to the plan are subject to a stockholders agreement (the Stockholders Agreement) entered into in 2009. The Stockholders Agreement contains certain restrictions on the ability of stockholders to transfer common stock of the Company. The Stockholder Agreement also provides stockholders with customary tag-along rights and drag-along rights with respect to certain transfers of stock or equity securities of the Company and customary preemptive rights in connection with the issuance of common stock or equity securities by the Company.

The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was estimated on the date of grant based on the estimated fair value of the Company's Class A common stock determined using an income and market valuation analysis. The weighted average grant date fair value of the 2012 and 2011 grants were $784 and $577 per share, respectively. During 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company recognized expense of approximately $3.0 million, $3.0 million, and $2.3 million related to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units within selling and general expenses.

Determining the fair value of the Company's common stock requires making complex and subjective judgments. Accordingly, the Company performed valuations using an income and market approach for grants made during 2012 and 2011. The Company's income approach to valuation is based on a discounted future cash flow approach that uses its estimates of revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates, and estimated costs as well as appropriate discount rates. The Company's revenue forecasts are based on expected annual growth rates and other assumptions that are consistent with the plans and estimates the Company uses to manage the business. The Company applied discount rates of 10.3% and 11.0% in 2012 and 2011, respectively, to calculate the present value of its future cash flows, which was determined using the Capital Asset Pricing Model. The Company also applied a 25% lack of marketability discount, which accounts for the fact that private companies are less liquid than similar public companies, and a 20% minority interest discount. These discounts were estimated based on comparable market transactions and other analyses.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $3.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized as stock-based compensation expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.0 year.

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9. Income Taxes

The provision/(benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Current:
United States
Federal	$	346		$	(116	)	$	(2,673	)
State	77			715			949
Foreign	72			1,913			4,997
Total Current	495			2,512			3,273
Deferred:
United States
Federal	1,300			2,014			(12,135		)
State	212			(399		)	(1,776		)
Foreign	(3,730		)	(812		)	(3,823		)
Total Deferred	(2,218		)	803			(17,734		)
	$	(1,723	)	$	3,315		$	(14,461	)

The U.S. and foreign components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
United States	$	(21,215	)	$	(55,991	)	$	(52,119	)
Foreign	(17,276		)	(3,411		)	(730		)
	$	(38,491	)	$	(59,402	)	$	(52,849	)

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9.     Income Taxes (Continued)

Reconciliation of the differences between income taxes computed at the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's income tax benefit follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Tax benefit at U.S. Federal statutory rate	$	(13,472	)	$	(20,791	)	$	(18,497	)
State income taxes, net of U.S. Federal income tax benefit	188			205			(729		)
Earnings taxed at rates different than the U.S. Federal statutory rate	(6,271		)	(6,049		)	(185		)
Impact of non-deductible interest	—			—			1,885
Changes in enacted tax rates	(63		)	135			(101		)
Implementation of tax planning strategies	—			—			(8,494		)
Change in valuation allowances	16,310			24,689			4,075
Impact of changes in uncertain tax positions	386			938			(2,442		)
Foreign dividends	—			2,889			8,040
Other, net	1,199			1,299			1,987
	$	(1,723	)	$	3,315		$	(14,461	)

At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, the tax-effected temporary differences are as follows:

	Asset (Liability)
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Current deferred tax assets, net
Accrued expenses	$	609		$	987
Accounts receivable	879			1,444
Inventories	(149		)	(80		)
Other	1,642			2,654
Valuation allowance	(2,921		)	(3,990		)
Total Current, net	60			1,015
Non-current deferred tax liabilities, net
Property, plant, and equipment	(24,714		)	(26,141		)
Customer relationships	(23,394		)	(26,997		)
Net operating losses	74,137			62,150
Other liabilities	316			3,676
Other	8,117			8,150
Valuation allowance	(54,813		)	(42,333		)
Total Non-current, net	(20,351		)	(21,495		)
Total, net	$	(20,291	)	$	(20,480	)

Total gross deferred tax assets were $88.3 million and $70.5 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. Total gross deferred tax liabilities were $(50.9) million and $(44.7) million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

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9.     Income Taxes (Continued)

Deferred taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are considered to be permanently invested. It should be noted, however, that U.S. incremental tax has been provided on undistributed earnings because of certain U.S. deemed dividend inclusion rules. The Company has U.S. federal, U.S. state and foreign NOL carryforwards totaling approximately $147.0 million, $617.4 million and $24.0 million, respectively, which expire between 2013 and 2033. The Company's valuation allowance was $57.7 million and $46.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. All domestic NOLs and other operating loss carryforwards are potentially subject to certain statutory limitations on future use.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of world-wide valuation allowances is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	(46,323	)	$	(20,027	)	$	(26,297	)
Additions	(11,411		)	(26,296		)	(5,008		)
Reductions	—			—			11,278
Balance, end of year	$	(57,734	)	$	(46,323	)	$	(20,027	)

In 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded valuation allowances against certain of its deferred tax assets subsequent to analyzing recoverability of its net asset. The Company analyzed the four sources of taxable income described in ASC 740 and determined that a valuation allowance is required to reduce a portion of its U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets, as it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	(11,395	)	$	(17,368	)	$	(24,028	)
Additions for tax positions of current year	(280		)	(2,067		)	—
Additions for tax positions of prior years	—			(466		)	—
Reductions for tax positions of current year	—			8,506			6,660
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	466			—			—
Balance, end of year	$	(11,209	)	$	(11,395	)	$	(17,368	)

On December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $11.2 million and $11.4 million, respectively, exclusive of interest and penalties. As of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, if we were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits, $11.2 million and $11.4 million, respectively, would have benefited the effective tax rate.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company had approximately $3.3 million, $2.9 million and $2.4 million in interest accrued at December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Interest and penalties recognized in 2012 and 2011 were approximately $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively. No interest and penalties were recognized in 2010.

The Company's 2008 - 2009 French income tax returns were adjusted following an examination by tax authorities. The Company reduced the unrecognized tax benefits related to those returns in 2012 by $0.5 million.

During the next 12 months, the Company estimates $9.0 million of our gross unrecognized tax benefit will reverse due to expiration of statutes. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and state and local jurisdictions, and in the U.K., Canada, the Netherlands, and France. Under the generally accepted statute of limitation rules, the Company is not subject to changes in income taxes by any taxing jurisdiction for years prior to 2005.

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10. Employee Benefit Plans

Retirement Plans

Defined Benefit

The Company maintains a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all U.S. hourly employees (the U.S. Plan). In addition, the employees at Euramax Coated Products Limited and Ellbee Limited participate in a single employer pension plan (the UK Plan). The measurement date for the U.S. and UK plans is the last day of the fiscal year. The Company curtailed the accrual of participant benefits provided under the UK Plan effective March 31, 2009. This curtailment did not affect the timing for the payment of benefits earned under the UK Plan through the curtailment date. In January 2010, the Company's board of directors approved a motion to freeze future benefit accruals under the U.S. Pension Plan. The impact on the Company's projected benefit obligation was not significant.

The following table sets forth the reconciliations of the change in projected benefit obligations and plan assets, the funded status of the Company's defined benefit plans and the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011
	US			UK			US			UK
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	11,778		$	45,695		$	9,258		$	43,685
Service cost	59			—			59			—
Interest cost	513			2,371			510			2,381
Actuarial loss	988			60			2,205			1,639
Benefits paid	(286		)	(1,995		)	(254		)	(1,782		)
Currency translation adjustment	—			2,084			—			(228		)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	13,052			48,215			11,778			45,695
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	13,052			48,215			11,778			45,695
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	7,185			26,109			6,956			26,682
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	854			1,524			312			(1,807		)
Expected return on assets	—			1,680			—			1,847
Employer contributions	178			872			182			1,251
Administrative Expenses	(34		)	—			(11		)	—
Benefits paid	(286		)	(1,995		)	(254		)	(1,782		)
Currency translation adjustment	—			1,237			—			(82		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	7,897			29,427			7,185			26,109
Funded status	$	(5,155	)	$	(18,788	)	$	(4,593	)	$	(19,586	)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Other liabilities	$	(5,155	)	$	(18,788	)	$	(4,593	)	$	(19,586	)

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10.     Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Net actuarial loss	$	10,134	$	11,255
Net amounts recognized in balance sheets	$	10,134	$	11,255

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension costs in 2013 are not significant.

Pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income consist of the following:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011					December 31, 2010
	US			UK			US			UK		US			UK
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	743		$	(1,483	)	$	2,448		$	3,300	$	100		$	(4,444	)
Effect of curtailment	—			—			—			—		(29		)	—
Amortization of actuarial loss	(252		)	(92		)	(43		)	—		(34		)	(306		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—		(1		)	—
Adjustment (currency loss)	—			—			—			25		—			—
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	491		$	(1,575	)	$	2,405		$	3,325	$	36		$	(4,750	)

The Company expects to contribute approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million to its U.S. and UK plans, respectively, during fiscal 2013.

Weighted average assumptions used in computing the benefit obligations are as follows:

	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011
	US		UK		US		UK
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate	4.01	%	4.50	%	4.40	%	4.90	%

Weighted average assumptions used in computing net periodic pension cost are as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
	US		UK		US		UK		US		UK
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate	4.40	%	4.90	%	5.57	%	5.40	%	6.10	%	5.66	%
Rate of compensation increases	—		—		—		—		—		—
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00	%	6.47	%	8.00	%	6.78	%	8.00	%	7.00	%

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10.     Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Net periodic pension cost for the plans includes the following components:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011						December 31, 2010
	US			UK			US			UK			US			UK
Components of net periodic pension cost
Service cost	$	59		$	—		$	59		$	—		$	327		$	—
Interest cost	513			2,371			510			2,381			526			2,544
Expected return on assets	(576		)	(1,680		)	(555		)	(1,847		)	(498		)	(1,709		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	252			92			43			—			34			306
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—			1			—
Effect of curtailment	—			—			—			—			29			—
Total Company defined benefit net periodic pension cost	248			783			57			534			419			1,141
Multi-employer benefit expense	1,303			—			1,247			—			1,144			—
Multi-employer pension withdrawal penalty	39			—			1,200			—			—			—
Net periodic pension cost	$	1,590		$	783		$	2,504		$	534		$	1,563		$	1,141

The following table sets forth the actual asset allocation for the plans as of December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010 and the target asset allocation for the plans:

	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011				December 31, 2010				Target
	US		UK		US		UK		US		UK		US		UK
Equity securities	66	%	—	%	42	%	62	%	50	%	67	%	60	%	—	%
Debt securities	22	%	36	%	23	%	37	%	27	%	32	%	37	%	35	%
Cash and cash equivalents	1	%	1	%	27	%	1	%	23	%	1	%	3	%	—	%
Investment funds	11	%	63	%	8	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	65	%

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, the Company considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio.

The investment strategy of the plans is to ensure, over the long-term life of the plan, an adequate pool of assets along with contributions by the Company to support the benefit obligations to participants, retirees, and beneficiaries. The Company desires to achieve market returns consistent with a prudent level of diversification. All investments are made solely in the interest of each plan's participants and beneficiaries for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to such participants and their beneficiaries and defraying the expenses related to administering the plan. The target allocation of all assets is to reflect proper diversification in order to reduce the potential of a single security or single sector of securities having a disproportionate impact on the portfolio. The Company utilizes an outside investment consultant and investment manager to implement its investment strategy. Plan assets are generally invested in liquid funds that are selected to track broad market equity and bond indices. Investment performance of plan assets is reviewed semi-annually and the investment objectives are evaluated over rolling four year time periods.

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10.     Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

The following table presents the fair value of the U.S. Plan pension assets classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	December 31, 2012								December 30, 2011
Asset Category	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	125	$	—	$	—	$	125	$	1,919	$	—	$	—	$	1,919
Equity securities
U.S Equities (b)	4,002		—		—		4,002		2,284		—		—		2,284
Global Equities (c)	1,191		—		—		1,191		744		—		—		744
Debt securities (d)	1,716		—		—		1,716		1,653		—		—		1,653
Investment funds (e)	863		—		—		863		585		—		—		585
Total U.S. Plan Assets	$	7,897	$	—	$	—	$	7,897	$	7,185	$	—	$	—	$	7,185

(a) Cash and cash equivalents consists of a short term investment in marketable securities valued at cost.

(b) U.S. equities consist of exchange traded funds valued at closing price on the active market which they are traded.

(c) Global equities consist of mutual funds invested in international equities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on quoted market prices for underlying equities. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(d) Debt securities consist of mutual funds invested in fixed income securities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on market value of the underlying assets. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(e) Investment funds consist of balanced equity and debt mutual funds. The value is based on net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on the market value of the underlying assets. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

The following table presents the fair value of the UK Plan pension assets classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	December 31, 2012								December 30, 2011
Asset Category	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents (f)	$	286	$	—	$	—	$	286	$	295	$	—	$	—	$	295
Global Equities (g)	—		—		—		—		16,259		—		—		16,259
Debt securities (h)	10,702		—		—		10,702		9,555		—		—		9,555
Investment Funds (i)	9,541		8,898		—		18,439		—		—		—		—
Total UK Plan Assets	$	20,529	$	8,898	$	—	$	29,427	$	26,109	$	—	$	—	$	26,109

(f) Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash held in bank accounts and short term investments valued at cost.

(g) Global equities consist of a mutual fund invested in international equities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on quoted market prices for underlying equities. The fund has regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(h) Debt securities consist of a mutual fund invested in corporate bonds. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on market prices for underlying assets. The fund has regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(i) Investment Funds consist of mutual and pooled pension funds. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding. The net asset value is based on market prices for underlying assets. The funds have regularly available pricing. The funds are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 based on the volume of market activity.

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10.     Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

Total benefit payments expected to be paid to participants from the plans are as follows:

	Expected Benefit Payments
	US		UK
2013	$	239	$	1,587
2014	271		1,803
2015	311		1,810
2016	354		1,839
2017	399		1,950
2018 - 2022	2,939		11,300

Multi-employer Benefit Plans

The Company makes contributions to two multi-employer defined benefit pension plans based on obligations under collective bargaining agreements covering employees in our Feasterville, Pennsylvania and Ivyland, Pennsylvania locations. The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans in the following aspects:

a) Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.

b) If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers.

c) If the Company chooses to stop participating in one of its multiemployer plans, it may be required to pay the plan an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as withdrawal liability.

Withdrawal Activity

In prior years, the Company made payments based on hours worked into a multi-employer pension trust established for the benefit of certain collective bargaining employees in our Romeoville, Illinois location. During the second quarter of 2011, the Company announced plans to move its operations in Romeoville, IL to its existing facility in Nappanee, IN. This move, intended to reduce fixed overhead costs, triggered an early withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan benefiting hourly employees at the Romeoville facility. As a result, the Company recorded a $1.2 million charge in its U.S. Residential Products segment for liabilities associated with this withdrawal. The liability represents the present value of estimated future payments for the Company's proportionate share of unfunded vested benefits under the multiemployer plan. The Company received notification of the final assessment from the plan trustee in July 2012. The total withdrawal liability was determined to be $1.2 million. Total contributions to the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan were not significant in 2011 or 2010.

Plan Contributions

The Company’s participation in these plans for the annual period ended December 31, 2012, is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employee Identification Number (EIN) and the three-digit plan number, if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act (PPA) zone status available in 2012 and 2011 is for the plan’s year-end as of December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The zone status is based on information the Company received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65 percent funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80 percent funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80 percent funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or a rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented. This last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreement(s) to which the plans are subject. The Company's contributions to the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity have not exceeded 5 percent of total plan contributions for the fiscal years 2012, 2011 or 2010. The Company's contributions to the Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund exceeded 5 percent in 2012, but did not exceed 5 percent in 2011 or 2010.

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10.     Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

		Pension  Protection Act Zone Status			Company Contributions (in thousands)
												Expiration of Collective Bargaining Agreement
Plan Name	EIN/Pension Plan Number	2012	2011	FIP/RP Status Implemented	2012		2011		2010		Surcharge Imposed
Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity (1)	23-1511735/001	Yellow	Yellow	Pending	$	213	$	211	$	239	No	12/31/2012
Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund	23-6230368/001	Red	Red	Implemented	$	955	$	1,036	$	905	Yes	12/31/2013
Total contributions					$	1,168	$	1,247	$	1,144

(1) The Trustees of the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity elected to apply the special amortization and special asset valuation provisions provided for under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) for Plan Years beginning January 1, 2009 and later. The special amortization rule allows that portion of the plan’s experience loss attributable to net investment losses incurred in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be amortized over a 30-year period rather than a 15-year period. The special asset valuation rule allows the recognition of investment losses in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be spread over a 10-year period rather than a 5-year period.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

The Company has a supplemental retirement plan for members of management. At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 the accrued liability for future benefits under the plan was $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively. This liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Benefits expense in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was not significant.

Defined Contribution

The Company maintains two defined contribution retirement and savings plans for U.S. employees, which allow the employees to contribute a percentage of their pretax and/or after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines. The Company matches a certain percentage of employee pre-tax contributions up to certain limits. Further, the plans provide for discretionary contributions by the Company based on years of service and age. The Company's expense in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.6 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

The Company also contributes to various defined contribution plans for European employees. Total contributions under these plans totaled $2.2 million in 2012, $2.1 million in 2011, and $1.3 million in 2010.

Incentive Plans

The Company has an incentive compensation plan that covers key employees. The costs of the plan are computed in accordance with a formula that incorporates EBITDA (as defined in the plan) and return on average net assets. Compensation expense recorded under the plan in 2012 and 2011 was not significant. Compensation expense in 2010 was $3.5 million.

In May 2011, the Company established the Phantom Stock Plan (“the Plan”) to provide a limited number of key employees a long term monetary incentive based on the financial condition and performance of the Company. The Plan allows for a maximum of 5,000 Phantom Shares, of which 386 and 4,393 units were granted during 2012 and 2011, respectively. Under the Plan, participants are granted Phantom Shares which entitle the participant to receive payments in cash which are determined based on the Company's earnings and outstanding debt as of the measurement date. In December 2012, the measurement date was amended from the original measurement date of December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2015. No other changes or amendments to the plan were made. Payments are to be made in two equal installments as of the last day of the first quarter of 2016 and 2017. Participants must be employed on the date of payout to be eligible for cash reward. Total compensation expense recorded in fiscal year 2012 and 2011 related to the Plan totaled approximately $0.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The Company has recorded the associated liability within other liabilities.

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11. Commitments and Contingencies

Minimum commitments under long-term non-cancelable operating leases, principally for equipment and facilities at December 31, 2012, were as follows:

2013	$	7,842
2014	4,847
2015	4,045
2016	2,520
2017	2,236
Thereafter	16,752
	$	38,242

Rent expense under operating leases amounted to $11.6 million, $12.5 million, and $14.2 million for the years 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Raw Material Commitments

The Company's primary raw materials are aluminum and steel coil. Because changes in aluminum and steel prices are generally passed through to customers, increases or decreases in aluminum and steel prices generally cause corresponding increases and decreases in reported net sales, causing fluctuations in reported revenues that are unrelated to the level of business activity. However, if the Company is unable to pass through aluminum and steel price changes to customers in the future, it could be materially adversely affected. Although the Company believes there is sufficient supply in the marketplace to competitively source all of its aluminum and steel needs without reliance on any particular supplier, any major disruption in the supply and/or price of aluminum and steel could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and financial condition.

To ensure a margin on specific customer orders, the Company may commit to purchase aluminum ingot or coil at a fixed market price for future delivery. At December 31, 2012, such fixed price purchase commitments were approximately $17.5 million for 2013 sales. These contracts are for normal purchases and sales, and therefore are not required to be accounted for as derivatives.

Litigation

The Company is currently party to legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Company has and will continue to vigorously defend itself in these matters. It is the opinion of the Company's management, based upon information available at this time, that the expected outcome of all matters to which the Company is currently a party, would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company taken as a whole.

Environmental Matters

The Company's operations are subject to federal, state, local and European environmental laws and regulations, including those concerning the management of pollution and hazardous substances.

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11.     Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

In connection with the acquisition of the Company from Alumax Inc. (which was acquired by Aluminum Company of America in May 1998, and hereafter referred to as Alumax) on September 25, 1996, the Company was indemnified by Alumax for substantially all of its costs, if any, related to specifically identified environmental matters arising prior to the closing date of the acquisition during the period of time it was owned directly or indirectly by Alumax. Such indemnification includes costs that may ultimately be incurred to contribute to the remediation of eleven specified existing National Priorities List (NPL) sites for which the Company had been named a potentially responsible party under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") as of the closing date of the acquisition from Alumax, as well as certain potential costs for nine sites to which the Company may have sent waste for disposal. The Company does not believe that it has any significant probable liability for environmental claims. Further, the Company believes it to be unlikely that the Company would be required to bear environmental costs in excess of its pro rata share of such costs as a potentially responsible party at any site. Any receivable for recoveries under the indemnification would be recorded separately from the corresponding liability when the environmental claim and related recovery is determined to be probable. In addition, the Company establishes reserves for remedial measures required from time to time at its own facilities. Management believes that the reasonably probable outcomes of these matters will not be material. The Company's reserves, expenditures, and expenses for all environmental exposures were not significant as of any of the dates or for any of periods presented.

Product Warranties

The Company provides warranties on certain products. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. The Company provides accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrence. Changes in the product warranty accrual are summarized follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	5,050		$	5,561		$	5,242
Payments made or service provided	(2,849		)	(4,340		)	(3,225		)
Warranty expense	2,948			3,445			3,671
Foreign currency translation	(51		)	384			(127		)
Balance, end of year	$	5,098		$	5,050		$	5,561

Collective Bargaining

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 9.1% of the Company's labor force is represented by collective bargaining agreements and 26.7% of the labor force is represented by work councils. Additionally, as of December 31, 2012, none of the Company's labor force is working under an expired collective bargaining agreement that is being renegotiated. Approximately 6.2% of the Company's labor force is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that will expire within one year.

12. Related-Party Transactions

Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

In March 2011, Euramax Holdings, Euramax and certain of our domestic subsidiaries entered into the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility with investment funds affiliated with Highland Capital Management, L.P. and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, as lenders. The amount outstanding under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility as of the dates of this report, and the maximum amount outstanding during 2012, was $125 million. Total intercompany interest on the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility for 2012 and 2011 totaled $15.6 million and $12.2 million, respectively. For a description of the terms of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, refer to Note 5 Long-Term Debt.

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13. Segment Information

The Company manages its business and serves its customers through reportable segments differentiated by product type, end market, and geography. In the first quarter of 2012, the Company completed a reorganization of its U.S. operational structure. The reorganization included the consolidation of all U.S. operating companies into one legal entity and realigned reporting and management responsibilities based upon the Company's residential and commercial product offerings. As a result of the reorganization, the Company has identified two U.S. reporting segments; U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products. Prior to this reorganization, the Company's reporting segments consisted of U.S. Residential Building Products, U.S. Non-Residential Building Products and U.S. RV and Specialty Building Products. The Company's 2011 and 2010 results have been adjusted to reflect the change in reportable segments. These organizational changes did not impact the Company's European reportable segments.

The Company's four reportable segments are described below:

U.S. Residential Products—The U.S. Residential Products segment utilizes aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl to produce residential roof drainage products, including preformed gutters, downspouts, elbows, soffit, drip edge, fascia, flashing, snow guards and related accessories. These products are used primarily for the repair, replacement or enhancement of residential roof drainage systems. The Company sells these products to home improvement retailers, lumber yards, distributors and contractors from manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout North America. The Company also produces specialty made-to-order vinyl replacement windows and aluminum patio and awning components sold primarily to home improvement contractors in the western U.S.

U.S. Commercial Products—The U.S. Commercial Products segment utilizes various materials, including steel coil, aluminum coil and fiberglass to create various products with commercial applications, including roofing and siding panels, ridge caps, flashing, trim, soffit and other accessories as well as sidewall components, siding and other exterior components for the towable RV, cargo and manufactured housing markets. The Company sells these products to builders, contractors, lumber yards, home improvement retailers, OEMs, and RV manufacturers from manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout the U.S. These products are used in the construction of a wide variety of small scale commercial, agricultural and industrial building types on either wood or metal frames, manufactured homes, and towable RVs.

European Roll Coated Aluminum—The European Roll Coated Aluminum segment uses a roll coating process to apply paint to bare aluminum coil and, to a lesser extent, bare steel coil in order to produce specialty coated coil, which the Company also processes into specialty coated sheets and panels. The Company sells these products to building panel manufacturers, contractors and UK “holiday home,” RV and transportation OEMs throughout Europe and in parts of Asia. The Company’s customers use its specialty coated metal products to manufacture, among other things, RV sidewalls, commercial roofing panels, interior ceiling panels, and liner panels for shipping containers. The Company produces and distributes these roll coated products from facilities located in the Netherlands and the UK.

European Engineered Products—The European Engineered Products segment utilizes aluminum and vinyl extrusions to produce residential windows, doors and shower enclosures. These products are sold to home improvement retailers, distributors and factory‑built “holiday home” builders in the UK. The Company also produces windows used in the operator compartments of heavy equipment, components sold to suppliers to automotive OEMs in Western Europe and RV doors. The Company produces and distributes these engineered products from facilities in France and the UK and has developed extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, including powder coating, glass cutting, anodizing and glass toughening.

The accounting policies for segments are the same as those described in Note 1. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based primarily on segment income or (loss) from operations. Expenses, income and assets that are not segment specific relate to holding company and business development activities conducted for the overall benefit of the Company and, accordingly, are not attributable to the Company's segments.

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13.     Segment Information (Continued)

Beginning in 2012, the Company has allocated depreciation expense related to its North America ERP system to its U.S. Residential and U.S. Commercial Products Segments. In prior years, depreciation expense related to the ERP system was recorded at the Company's Corporate Headquarters and included in other non-allocated expenses. Expenses related to the North America ERP system were previously allocated to the North America segments through a corporate charge, and therefore, were included in earnings (loss) from operations for the appropriate segment. All amounts in the following tables include the adjustment described above.

The following table presents information about reported segments for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products			Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2012
Net sales:
Third party	$	281,099	$	292,304		$	196,087	$	67,650		$	—		$	—		$	837,140
Intersegment	951		519			519		—			—			(1,989		)	—
Total net sales	$	282,050	$	292,823		$	196,606	$	67,650		$	—		$	(1,989	)	$	837,140
Income (loss) from operations	$	22,489	$	(1,399	)	$	9,208	$	(6,586	)	$	(12,357	)	$	—		$	11,355
Depreciation and amortization	$	11,674	$	10,774		$	9,455	$	2,480		$	401		$	—		$	34,784
Capital expenditures	$	1,495	$	1,255		$	2,275	$	627		$	1,488		$	—		$	7,140
Total assets (1)	$	173,719	$	115,525		$	221,950	$	55,898		$	27,330		$	—		$	594,422

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products			Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2011
Net sales:
Third party	$	305,366	$	301,286		$	243,497	$	83,529		$	—		$	—		$	933,678
Intersegment	1,177		284			553		—			—			(2,014		)	—
Total net sales	$	306,543	$	301,570		$	244,050	$	83,529		$	—		$	(2,014	)	$	933,678
Income (loss) from operations (2)	$	18,226	$	(3,901	)	$	13,619	$	(2,055	)	$	(15,595	)	$	—		$	10,294
Depreciation and amortization	$	11,994	$	11,004		$	10,790	$	3,086		$	320		$	—		$	37,194
Capital expenditures	$	996	$	3,558		$	2,144	$	1,629		$	1,824		$	—		$	10,151
Total assets (1)	$	174,835	$	117,709		$	234,513	$	63,579		$	28,610		$	—		$	619,246

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13.     Segment Information (Continued)

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products		Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2010
Net sales:
Third party	$	300,262	$	293,679		$	210,534	$	79,225	$	—		$	—		$	883,700
Intersegment	1,342		1,117			1,030		—		—			(3,489		)	—
Total net sales	$	301,604	$	294,796		$	211,564	$	79,225	$	—		$	(3,489	)	$	883,700
Income (loss) from operations	$	24,701	$	(7,569	)	$	17,331	$	310	$	(15,805	)	$	—		$	18,968
Depreciation and amortization	$	12,285	$	11,610		$	10,848	$	2,941	$	1,016		$	—		$	38,700
Capital expenditures	$	2,639	$	2,660		$	2,126	$	2,585	$	2,155		$	—		$	12,165
Total assets (1)	$	190,699	$	112,257		$	257,550	$	67,355	$	39,029		$	—		$	666,890

(1) Segment assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, and other long term assets. Other non-allocated assets include all corporate assets, as well as deferred taxes and income taxes receivable.

(2) Income from operations in our U.S. Residential Products Segment for the year ended December 30, 2011 included a $1.2 million charge for the early exit from a multiemployer pension plan.

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13.     Segment Information (Continued)

The following table reflects revenues from external customers by markets for the periods indicated. Revenues from external customers by groups of similar products have not been provided as it is impracticable to do so.

		Year Ended
Customer/Markets	Primary Products	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)	Painted aluminum sheet and coil; fabricated painted aluminum, laminated and fiberglass panels; windows and roofing; and composite building panels	$	202,556	$	240,769	$	219,191
Home Improvement Retailers	Rain carrying systems, roofing accessories, windows, doors and shower enclosures	181,363		201,107		192,307
Industrial and Architectural Contractors	Standing seam panels and siding and roofing accessories	148,231		171,259		158,315
Rural Contractors	Steel and aluminum roofing and siding	144,398		143,921		133,658
Distributors	Metal coils, rain carrying systems and roofing accessories	91,505		101,085		102,365
Home Improvement Contractors	Vinyl replacement windows; metal coils; rain carrying systems; metal roofing and insulated roofing panels; patio and entrance doors; and awnings	35,674		38,227		41,858
Manufactured Housing	Steel siding and trim components	33,413		37,310		36,006
		$	837,140	$	933,678	$	883,700

The following tables reflect net sales and long-lived asset information by geographic areas for the periods indicated:

	Net Sales
	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
United States	$	564,254	$	596,720	$	584,551
The Netherlands	154,153		188,940		164,275
United Kingdom	72,699		92,574		86,264
France	36,886		45,513		39,219
Canada	9,148		9,931		9,391
	$	837,140	$	933,678	$	883,700

	Long Lived Assets
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
United States	$	69,241	$	72,848
The Netherlands	36,428		37,382
United Kingdom	19,732		19,746
France	13,358		13,786
Canada	2,449		2,787
	$	141,208	$	146,549

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13.     Segment Information (Continued)

Non-U.S. revenue is classified based on the country in which the legal subsidiary is domiciled. The Company's largest customer accounted for 13.3% of 2012, 11.1% of 2011 and 11.3% of 2010 net sales. Sales from this customer are included in the U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products segments. As of December 31, 2012, this customer had an outstanding trade receivable balance of $6.2 million. No other customer represented greater than 10% of the Company's revenues in 2012, 2011, or 2010.

14. Subsequent Events

On March 25, 2013, the ABL Credit Facility was amended to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15.0% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.15 to 1.00.

15. Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information

On March 18, 2011, Euramax Holdings, Inc. (presented as Parent in the following schedules), through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Euramax International, Inc. (presented as Issuer in the following schedules) issued $375 million of its 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 (the "Notes"). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by Euramax Holdings, Inc. Additionally, the Notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed by all material domestic subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the "Guarantors." On December 30, 2011, as permitted by the First Supplemental Indenture, the Company completed the merger of the Guarantor subsidiaries with Euramax International, Inc. This merger does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any holder of the Notes in any material respect. All other subsidiaries of Euramax International, Inc., whether direct or indirect, do not guarantee the Senior Secured Notes (the "Non-Guarantors").

Additionally, the Notes are secured on a second priority basis by liens on all of the collateral (subject to certain exceptions) securing Euramax International, Inc.'s senior secured credit facilities. In the event that secured creditors exercise remedies with respect to Euramax International, Inc.'s pledged assets, the proceeds of the liquidation of those assets will first be applied to repay obligations secured by the first priority liens under the senior secured credit facilities and any other first priority obligations.

The following condensed consolidating financial statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of (1) the Parent, (2) the Issuer (including all Guarantor subsidiaries prior to the merger), (3) the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (4) eliminations to arrive at the information for Euramax Holdings, Inc. on a consolidated basis.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	1,574		$	8,450		$	—		$	10,024
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	—			39,743			34,133			—			73,876
Inventories, net	—			62,986			26,308			—			89,294
Income taxes receivable	—			388			1,139			—			1,527
Deferred income taxes	—			793			114			—			907
Other current assets	—			3,358			1,431			—			4,789
Total current assets	—			108,842			71,575			—			180,417
Property, plant, and equipment, net	—			69,241			71,967						141,208
Amounts due from affiliates	—			218,957			30,651			(249,608		)	—
Goodwill	—			81,310			118,065			—			199,375
Customer relationships, net	—			33,620			20,969			—			54,589
Other intangible assets, net	—			7,475			—			—			7,475
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(81,316		)	18,549			—			62,767			—
Deferred income taxes	—			—			68			—			68
Other assets	—			6,225			5,065			—			11,290
Total assets	$	(81,316	)	$	544,219		$	318,360		$	(186,841	)	$	594,422
Liabilities and Shareholders' (deficit) equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	34,921		$	20,962		$	—		$	55,883
Accrued expenses	10			17,582			13,075			—			30,667
Accrued interest payable	—			9,017			—			—			9,017
Deferred income taxes	—			—			847			—			847
Total current liabilities	10			61,520			34,884			—			96,414
Long-term debt	—			516,674			—			—			516,674
Amounts due to affiliates	4,666			15,844			229,098			(249,608		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			8,621			11,798			—			20,419
Other liabilities	—			22,876			24,031			—			46,907
Total liabilities	4,676			625,535			299,811			(249,608		)	680,414
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Common stock	189			—			21			(21		)	189
Additional paid-in capital	721,869			658,970			199,452			(858,422		)	721,869
Accumulated loss	(818,855		)	(751,091		)	(195,851		)	946,942			(818,855		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805			10,805			14,927			(25,732		)	10,805
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(81,316		)	18,549			62,767			(85,992		)
Total liabilities & shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(81,316	)	$	544,219		$	318,360		$	(186,841	)	$	594,422

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	962		$	13,365		$	—		$	14,327
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	—			43,241			39,993			—			83,234
Inventories, net	—			51,456			31,940			—			83,396
Income taxes receivable	—			177			520			—			697
Deferred income taxes	—			1,702			204			—			1,906
Other current assets	—			2,688			1,648			—			4,336
Total current assets	—			100,226			87,670			—			187,896
Property, plant, and equipment, net	—			72,848			73,701						146,549
Amounts due from affiliates	—			232,191			28,360			(260,551		)	—
Goodwill	—			81,054			115,632			—			196,686
Customer relationships, net	—			43,110			26,526			—			69,636
Other intangible assets, net	—			8,148			—			—			8,148
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(48,935		)	30,605			—			18,330			—
Deferred income taxes	—			—			6			—			6
Other assets	—			6,418			3,907			—			10,325
Total assets	$	(48,935	)	$	574,600		$	335,802		$	(242,221	)	$	619,246
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	32,692		$	21,637		$	—		$	54,329
Accrued expenses	96			16,623			16,706			—			33,425
Accrued interest payable	—			8,886			—			—			8,886
Deferred income taxes	—			—			891			—			891
Total current liabilities	96			58,201			39,234			—			97,531
Long-term debt	—			507,988			—			—			507,988
Amounts due to affiliates	4,262			27,315			228,974			(260,551		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			8,158			13,343			—			21,501
Other liabilities	—			21,873			23,646			—			45,519
Total liabilities	4,358			623,535			305,197			(260,551		)	672,539
Shareholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock	185			—			21			(21		)	185
Additional paid-in capital	718,837			655,934			199,452			(855,386		)	718,837
Accumulated loss	(782,087		)	(714,641		)	(182,232		)	896,873			(782,087		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,772			9,772			13,364			(23,136		)	9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(53,293		)	(48,935		)	30,605			18,330			(53,293		)
Total liabilities & shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(48,935	)	$	574,600		$	335,802		$	(242,221	)	$	619,246

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	565,237		$	281,912		$	(10,009	)	$	837,140
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			474,058			236,996			(10,009		)	701,045
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	318			55,752			27,422			—			83,492
Depreciation and amortization	—			22,403			12,381			—			34,784
Other operating charges	—			2,336			4,089			—			6,425
Multiemployer pension withdrawal	—			39			—			—			39
Income (loss) from operations	(318		)	10,649			1,024			—			11,355
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(36,450		)	(13,618		)	—			50,068			—
Interest expense	—			(53,859		)	(999		)	—			(54,858		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	—			17,353			(17,353		)	—			—
Other income, net	—			4,960			52			—			5,012
Loss before income taxes	(36,768		)	(34,515		)	(17,276		)	50,068			(38,491		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	—			1,935			(3,658		)	—			(1,723		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(36,450	)	$	(13,618	)	$	50,068		$	(36,768	)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(36,450	)	$	(13,618	)	$	50,068		$	(36,768	)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80			80			367			(447		)	80
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	953			953			1,196			(2,149		)	953
Total other comprehensive income	$	1,033		$	1,033		$	1,563		$	(2,596	)	$	1,033
Total comprehensive loss	$	(35,735	)	$	(35,417	)	$	(12,055	)	$	47,472		$	(35,735	)

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EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	597,779		$	347,811		$	(11,912	)	$	933,678
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			507,136			289,941			(11,912		)	785,165
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	594			58,191			32,636			—			91,421
Depreciation and amortization	—			22,859			14,335			—			37,194
Other operating charges	—			7,718			686			—			8,404
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense	—			1,200			—			—			1,200
Income (loss) from operations	(594		)	675			10,213			—			10,294
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(62,123		)	(4,514		)	—			66,637			—
Interest expense	—			(52,163		)	(3,416		)	—			(55,579		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	—			14,698			(14,698		)	—			—
Other income (loss), net	—			(18,606		)	4,489			—			(14,117		)
Loss before income taxes	(62,717		)	(59,910		)	(3,412		)	66,637			(59,402		)
Provision for income taxes	—			2,213			1,102			—			3,315
Net loss	$	(62,717	)	$	(62,123	)	$	(4,514	)	$	66,637		$	(62,717	)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 30, 2011
(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(62,717	)	$	(62,123	)	$	(4,514	)	$	66,637		$	(62,717	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,380			2,380			2,092			(4,472		)	2,380
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	(5,837		)	(5,837		)	(3,351		)	9,188			(5,837		)
Total other comprehensive loss	(3,457		)	(3,457		)	(1,259		)	4,716			(3,457		)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(66,174	)	$	(65,580	)	$	(5,773	)	$	71,353		$	(66,174	)

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EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	585,438		$	312,158		$	(13,896	)	$	883,700
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			495,992			250,355			(13,896		)	732,451
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	510			58,639			31,493			—			90,642
Depreciation and amortization	—			24,462			14,238			—			38,700
Other Operating Charges	—			2,939			—			—			2,939
Income (loss) from operations	(510		)	3,406			16,072			—			18,968
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(38,030		)	(1,891		)	17			39,904			—
Interest expense	—			(55,345		)	(12,988		)	—			(68,333		)
Intercompany interest (income) expense	—			(296		)	296			—			—
Other income (loss), net	—			624			(4,108		)	—			(3,484		)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(38,540		)	(53,502		)	(711		)	39,904			(52,849		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	—			(15,624		)	1,163			—			(14,461		)
Loss from continuing operations	(38,540		)	(37,878		)	(1,874		)	39,904			(38,388		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			(152		)	—			—			(152		)
Net loss	$	(38,540	)	$	(38,030	)	$	(1,874	)	$	39,904		$	(38,540	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2010
(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(38,540	)	$	(38,030	)	$	(1,874	)	$	39,904		$	(38,540	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,256		)	(7,256		)	(7,256		)	14,512			(7,256		)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	3,329			3,329			3,382			(6,711		)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax	2,904			2,904			—			(2,904		)	2,904
Total other comprehensive loss	(1,023		)	(1,023		)	(3,874		)	4,897			(1,023		)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(39,563	)	$	(39,053	)	$	(5,748	)	$	44,801		$	(39,563	)

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	—	$	(539	)	$	4,524		$	—	$	3,985
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		1,317			4			—		1,321
Capital expenditures	—		(4,158		)	(2,982		)	—		(7,140		)
Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(6,445		)	—			—		(6,445		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(9,286		)	(2,978		)	—		(12,264		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	—		8,280			—			—		8,280
Deferred Financing Fees	—		(8		)	(26		)	—		(34		)
Due (to) from affiliates	—		2,165			(2,165		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—		10,437			(2,191		)	—		8,246
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(4,270		)	—		(4,270		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—		612			(4,915		)	—		(4,303		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		962			13,365			—		14,327
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	1,574		$	8,450		$	—	$	10,024

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EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—	$	(15,469	)	$	34,065		$	—		$	18,596
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		79			355			—			434
Capital expenditures	—		(6,289		)	(3,862		)	—			(10,151		)
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	—		(99,930		)	—			99,930			—
Return of capital from subsidiaries	—		151,083			—			(151,083		)	—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—		44,943			(3,507		)	(51,153		)	(9,717		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	—		10,205			—			—			10,205
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—		(302,394		)	(109,634		)	—			(412,028		)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes	—		375,000			—			—			375,000
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes	—		19,812			—			—			19,812
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	—		—			99,930			(99,930		)	—
Return of capital	—		—			(151,083		)	151,083			—
Debt issuance costs	—		(6,510		)	(4,113		)	—			(10,623		)
Due (to) from affiliates	—		(132,896		)	132,896			—			—
Net cash used in financing activities	—		(36,783		)	(32,004		)	51,153			(17,634		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(1,820		)	—			(1,820		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(7,309		)	(3,266		)	—			(10,575		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		8,271			16,631			—			24,902
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	962		$	13,365		$	—		$	14,327

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	—	$	(9,108	)	$	13,241		$	—	$	4,133
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		2,680			3			—		2,683
Capital expenditures	—		(7,136		)	(5,029		)	—		(12,165		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(4,456		)	(5,026		)	—		(9,482		)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdraft	—		(8		)	—			—		(8		)
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—		(29,487		)	(7,551		)	—		(37,038		)
Due from (to) affiliates	—		9,203			(9,203		)	—		—
Net cash used in financing activities	—		(20,292		)	(16,754		)	—		(37,046		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(2,647		)	—		(2,647		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(33,856		)	(11,186		)	—		(45,042		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		42,127			27,817			—		69,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	8,271		$	16,631		$	—	$	24,902

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16. Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Net sales	$	198,683		$	223,792		$	219,173		$	195,492
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	166,565			185,135			182,557			166,788
Depreciation and amortization	8,681			8,633			8,624			8,846
Operating (loss) income	(286		)	8,065			6,610			(3,034		)
Loss before income taxes	(7,778		)	(14,659		)	(3,290		)	(12,764		)
Net loss	$	(8,120	)	$	(15,592	)	$	(1,175	)	$	(11,881	)
Year Ended December 30, 2011
Net Sales	$	210,379		$	256,858		$	246,780		$	219,661
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	173,884			212,358			209,134			189,789
Depreciation and amortization	9,237			9,509			9,318			9,130
Operating income (loss)	812			8,569			3,776			(2,863		)
Loss before income taxes	(9,435		)	(1,280		)	(27,162		)	(21,525		)
Net loss	$	(8,331	)	$	(2,126	)	$	(27,045	)	$	(25,215	)

The Company's interim reporting is based on a 4-4-5 week closing calendar. Prior to 2012, the fiscal year-end was always on the last Friday in the month of December. Beginning in 2012, the fiscal year will end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week. The fourth quarter of 2012 includes 3 additional days compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. The first, second, and third quarters of 2012 and 2011 include 13 weeks.

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Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except share data)

	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Assets
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	$	(81,316	)	$	(48,935	)
Liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity
Interest and other payables	$	10		$	96
Amounts due to affiliates	4,666			4,262
Total liabilities	4,676			4,358
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012, and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189			185
Class B convertible common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued in 2012 and 2011	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	721,869			718,837
Accumulated loss	(818,855		)	(782,087		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805			9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(53,293		)
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(81,316	)	$	(48,935	)

See accompanying notes.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative	$	(318	)	$	(594	)	$	(510	)
Interest expense	—			—			—
Loss before taxes and equity in net losses of subsidiaries	(318		)	(594		)	(510		)
Provision for income taxes	—			—			—
Net loss before equity in net losses of subsidiaries	(318		)	(594		)	(510		)
Equity in losses of subsidiaries, net of tax	(36,450		)	(62,123		)	(38,030		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)

See accompanying notes.

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80			2,380			(7,256		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	953			(5,837		)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax	—			—			2,904
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,033		$	(3,457	)	$	(1,023	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(35,735	)	$	(66,174	)	$	(39,563	)

See accompanying notes

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Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Net cash provided by investing activities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Net cash provided by financing activities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes paid, net	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest paid, net	$	—	$	—	$	—

See accompanying notes.

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Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands, except share data)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed financial statements include the accounts of Euramax Holdings, Inc. (the "Parent Company") and, on an equity basis, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Parent Company expenses, other than interest expense on long-term debt, are primarily related to intercompany transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto of Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company").

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Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report (December 31, 2012). Our disclosure controls and procedures are intended to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as the principal executive and financial officers, respectively, to allow final decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on their evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2012, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

The required certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer are included as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The disclosures set forth in this Item 9A contain information concerning the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting and changes to internal control referred to in those certifications. Those certifications should be read in conjunction with this Item 9A for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the certifications.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have not been any other changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal year to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

All internal controls, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in the framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) entitled “Internal Control- Integrated Framework.” Based on such assessment, our management concluded that as of December 31, 2012 our internal control over financial reporting was effective.

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This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this annual report.

Limitations on the effectiveness of controls

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and potential fraud. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at that reasonable assurance level. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within Euramax Holdings, Inc. have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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Part III

Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Executive Officers and Directors

The following sets forth certain information with respect to the board of directors and executive officers of the Company.

Name	Age	Title
Mitchell B. Lewis	51	President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
R. Scott Vansant	51	Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Scott R. Anderson	51	Senior Vice President, Operations
Jeffrey C. Hummel	48	Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Jan Timmerman	47	Senior Vice President, Managing Director Europe
Michael D. Lundin	53	Chairman and Director
James G. Bradley	67	Director
Jeffrey A. Brodsky	54	Director
Alvo M. Oddis	57	Director
Trey B. Parker III	37	Director
Brian T. Stewart	31	Director

On April 12, 2012, the Company announced the election of Trey B. Parker, III and Brian T. Stewart to the board of directors of Euramax Holdings, Inc. Additionally, at that time the Company announced the departure of Majorie L. Bowen and G. Fulton Collins as members of the board of directors. There was no disagreement between Ms. Bowen or Mr. Collins and the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.

Mitchell B. Lewis has been a director of Euramax Holdings since February 2008 and became the president and chief executive officer of Euramax Holdings in February 2008, chief operating officer of Euramax Holdings in 2005, executive vice president of Euramax Holdings in 2002, and group vice president in 1997. Prior to being appointed group vice president, Mr. Lewis served as president of Amerimax Building Products, Inc. from 1993 to 1997, and assistant general manager of Amerimax Building Products, Inc. from 1992 to 1993. Prior to 1992, Mr. Lewis served as corporate counsel with Alumax, and, prior to joining Alumax, he practiced law with Alston & Bird LLP, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Lewis received a B.A. in Economics from Emory University in 1984 and a J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1987. Mr. Lewis is uniquely qualified to serve as one of our directors due to his extensive leadership experience in our industry and deep knowledge of our operations.

R. Scott Vansant has been the chief financial officer of Euramax Holdings since July 1998 and senior vice president and secretary of Euramax Holdings since September 1996. He joined Alumax in 1991. From 1995 to 1996, Mr. Vansant served as director of internal audit for Alumax. Mr. Vansant also served in various operational positions with Alumax Building Products, Inc., including serving as controller from 1993 to 1995 and branch manager from 1992 to 1993. Prior to 1991, Mr. Vansant worked as a certified public accountant for Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Vansant received a BBA in Accounting from Mercer University in 1984.

Scott R. Anderson became senior vice president of operations of Euramax International, Inc. in August of 2011. Mr. Anderson became president of our U.S. Residential Products segment in September 2006. Previously, he served as president of our subsidiary Amerimax Building Products, Inc. beginning in October 1998. Mr. Anderson has served in various financial and operational roles since joining our company in 1987, including operations manager of Amerimax Building Products, Inc. from 1997 to 1998 and controller of Amerimax Building Products, Inc. from 1995 to 1997. Mr. Anderson received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Utah in 1987 and an M.B.A. from New York University in 1995. He is a certified public accountant.

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Jeffrey C. Hummel became senior vice president of human resources of Euramax International, Inc. in April 2008. From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Hummel was the vice president of human resources in the Barnes Distribution division of Barnes Group Inc. Mr. Hummel served as corporate counsel for Barnes Group Inc. from 1998 to 2001. From 1993 to 1998, Mr. Hummel practiced law as an associate with Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Prior to 1993, Mr. Hummel was an associate with Muller, Mintz from 1991 to 1993 and with Bingham, Dana & Gould from 1989 to 1991. Mr. Hummel received a B.S., summa cum laude, in Journalism from Boston University in 1985 and a J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1989. On March 1, 2013, Mr. Hummel resigned as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Mr. Hummel has agreed to provide services to the Company through September of 2013 or until the Company has effectively transitioned his responsibilities. There is no disagreement between Mr. Hummel and the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.

Jan Timmerman became senior vice president, managing director Europe in February 2012.  Mr. Timmerman joined the Company as managing director of Euramax Coated Products on October 1, 2010. Mr. Timmerman is an experienced international executive having spent over twenty years in various operations, marketing and general management positions with Philips Lighting Electronics. Immediately prior to joining Euramax, Mr. Timmerman served as the chief executive officer for Philips Consumer Lighting EMEA. Mr. Timmerman earned his Masters of Science degree from the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands and has taken numerous executive training courses in international management, marketing and mergers and acquisitions from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Michael D. Lundin has been a director of Euramax Holdings since July 2009, and became chairman of Euramax Holdings at that time. Mr. Lundin has also served on the Audit Committee since July of 2009. Mr. Lundin is currently a partner in Resilience Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investments in companies in special situations. Previously, Mr. Lundin was president and chief executive officer of the Oglebay Norton Company, a miner, processor, transporter and marketer of industrial minerals and aggregates from December 2002 until February 2008, and was employed by Oglebay Norton since 2000. Oglebay Norton filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on February 23, 2004. Prior to joining Oglebay Norton, Mr. Lundin served as vice president and then president/partner of Michigan Limestone Operations, LP. Mr. Lundin earned a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering and Product Development from the University of Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Loyola Marymount University. Mr. Lundin is currently a director of Rand Logistics, Inc., Broder Bros., Co., Avtron, Inc. and U.S. Concrete Inc. and, until 2008, was a director of Oglebay Norton Company. Mr. Lundin brings to our board extensive corporate oversight and financial management expertise as well as strategic and financial transactional experience.

James G. Bradley has been a director of Euramax Holdings since April 2010. Mr. Bradley retired in 2006 as chairman and chief executive officer of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, a producer of steel sheet products such as hot rolled, cold rolled, hot dipped galvanized, electro-galvanized, black plate and electrolytic tinplate. Mr. Bradley became chief executive officer of Wheeling-Pittsburgh in 1998, prior to which he was vice president of operations. Mr. Bradley retired from Wheeling-Pittsburg Steel in 2006. Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in 2000 and emerged from bankruptcy in 2003. Mr. Bradley received a B.S. in civil engineering from Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1967. Mr. Bradley provides our board with significant executive experience in the steel manufacturing industry.

Jeffrey A. Brodsky has been a director of Euramax Holdings since July 2009. Mr. Brodsky is currently leading Quest Turnaround Advisors, L.L.C. ("Quest") in its role as Plan Administrator of Adelphia Communications Corporation. Mr. Brodsky currently serves as the non-executive chairman of Horizon Lines, Inc. and lead director of Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc. Previously, he was the chairman, president and chief executive officer of PTV, Inc. Mr. Brodsky co-founded Quest, a financial advisory and restructuring firm in Rye Brook, NY in 2000 and has been a managing director there since that time. Prior to founding Quest, Mr. Brodsky held various senior management roles with Integrated Resources, Inc., a diversified financial services firm. He is a certified public accountant. Mr. Brodsky also previously served as a director of AboveNet, Inc. Mr. Brodsky's significant experience in the areas of accounting and finance and general business matters are important to the board's ability to review our financial statements, assess potential financings and strategies and otherwise supervise and evaluate our business decisions.

Alvo M. Oddis has been a director of Euramax Holdings since July 2009. Since September 2004, Mr. Oddis has been president of Oddis Consulting, LLC. From 2002 to 2007, Mr. Oddis was president and chief executive officer of Vitality Foodservice, Inc., a provider of dispensed beverages to the food services industry. From 1990 to 2002, Mr. Oddis was president and chief executive officer of Clayton Group Inc., a waterworks distributor. From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Oddis was a partner in Transfirst Financial Corporation, specializing in mergers and acquisitions of wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies. Mr. Oddis brings many years of operational and distribution leadership experience to our board.

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Trey B. Parker has been a director of Euramax Holdings since April of 2012. Mr. Parker is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Research at Highland Capital Management, L.P. Prior to his current role, Mr. Parker was a Portfolio Manager covering a number of the industrial verticals, as well as parts of Tech, Media and Telecom; he also worked as a Senior Portfolio Analyst on the Distressed & Special Situations investment team. Prior to joining Highland in March 2007, Mr. Parker was a Senior Associate at Hunt Special Situations Group, L.P., a Private Equity group focused on distressed and special situation investing. Mr. Parker was responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring control Private Equity investments across a variety of industries. Prior to joining Hunt in 2004, Mr. Parker was an analyst at BMO Merchant Banking, a Private Equity group affiliated with the Bank of Montreal. While at BMO, Mr. Parker completed a number of leveraged buyout and mezzanine investment transactions. Prior to joining BMO, Mr. Parker worked in sales and trading for First Union Securities and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Parker received an MBA with concentrations in Finance, Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute.

Brian T. Stewart has been a director of Euramax Holdings since April of 2012. Mr. Stewart is a Managing Director at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. He is a member of the firm's Deep Value Fund investment team which provides capital structure solutions for overleveraged middle market companies. Founded in 1984, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners is a private investment firm that manages private equity, distressed debt and leveraged loan funds. Prior to joining Levine Leichtman Capital Partners in 2006, Mr. Stewart worked in the Financial Restructuring Group at Houlihan Lokey. Mr. Stewart currently serves on the Board of Directors of IAP Worldwide Services. Mr. Stewart received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

Board of Directors

The board of directors of Euramax Holdings consists of seven members. The board of directors of Euramax Holdings has determined that all of its directors are independent under the applicable rules of the SEC, except for Mr. Lewis, who serves as chief executive officer and president. Each of the directors was elected to the board of directors in accordance with the shareholders' agreement between the company and its shareholders. Directors are elected annually to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Audit Committee.    The audit committee of the board of directors of Euramax Holdings is currently comprised of Messrs. Brodsky, Lundin and Stewart. Mr. Brodsky is the chairman of the audit committee. The board of directors of Euramax Holdings has determined that each of the members of the committee is "financially literate" and that Mr. Brodsky qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" within the meaning of the regulations adopted by the SEC. The board of directors of Euramax Holdings has affirmatively determined that all of the directors on the committee are independent under the SEC's rules. The audit committee has direct responsibility for the appointment, evaluation, retention, compensation and oversight of the work of our independent registered public accounting firm; the review of accounting principles of our company; coordination of the board's oversight of our internal control over financial reporting; the review of policies governing related party transactions and approval of related party transactions; and the review of risk management policies and other compliance matters.

Compensation Committee.    The compensation committee of Euramax Holdings is currently comprised of Messrs. Bradley, Oddis and Parker. Mr. Oddis is the chairman of the compensation committee. The board of directors of Euramax Holdings has affirmatively determined that all of the directors on the committee meet the definition of "outside director" for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the definition of "non-employee director" for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. The principal responsibilities of the compensation committee are to establish policies and periodically determine matters involving executive compensation, review policies relating to the compensation and benefits of our employees, recommend changes in employee benefit programs and to administer equity-based incentive or compensation plans. See "Executive Compensation—Compensation Discussion and Analysis."

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

No member of the compensation committee is an officer or employee of Euramax Holdings or any of its subsidiaries. None of the executive officers of Euramax Holdings serves, or has served during the past fiscal year, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any other company that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of the board of directors of Euramax Holdings.

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Code of Ethics

The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its directors, officers (including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer) and employees. A copy of the code of ethics has been incorporated by reference to this report (see Item 15. (a) 3 List of Exhibits).

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

This section discusses the compensation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as well as our two other executive officers, each of whom was serving as of the end of fiscal year 2012. These executive officers are referred to in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (the "CD&A") and the tables that follow as our "NEOs." Our NEOs with respect to fiscal year 2012 are Mitchell B. Lewis, R. Scott Vansant, Scott R. Anderson, Jeffrey C. Hummel, and Jan Timmerman. The CD&A is a discussion focusing on the policies, decisions and considerations with respect to the compensation of our NEOs during the 2012 fiscal year. Although the CD&A focuses on information relevant to NEO compensation during 2012, it also contains forward-looking statements that are based on current plans, considerations and expectations. However, determinations regarding the compensation of the NEOs that we adopt in the future may differ materially from currently planned programs summarized in the CD&A.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Executive Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

Our compensation philosophy is to provide a total compensation package that not only attracts and retains high caliber executive officers, but is also designed to align the goals of our executive officers with our corporate objectives and our stockholders' interests. The key elements of our executive compensation program, which are discussed in more detail below, are designed with this philosophy in mind. We intend to continue our existing practice of providing a competitive total compensation package that aims to share our success with our NEOs when stated objectives are met. The compensation committee of our board of directors is responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring adherence with this compensation philosophy.

The key objectives of our executive compensation program are (1) to attract, motivate, reward and retain superior executive officers with the skills necessary to successfully lead and manage our business, (2) to achieve accountability for the performance of our executive officers by linking annual cash incentive compensation to the achievement of measurable performance objectives and (3) to align the interests of the executive officers and our stockholders through short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs. For our NEOs, short-term and long-term incentives are designed to accomplish these objectives by providing a significant financial correlation between the Company's financial results and their total compensation.

A significant portion of the compensation of our NEOs consists of cash and equity-based compensation that is contingent upon the achievement of financial performance metrics. Providing a significant amount of NEO compensation in this form serves to align the interest of our executive officers with the interests of our stockholders because the amount of cash compensation ultimately received by the NEOs varies depending on our achievement of pre-determined financial objectives and the value of such equity-based compensation is derived from our equity value, which is likely to fluctuate based on our financial performance.

Our compensation philosophy is based on the following core principles:

Total compensation should be related to company performance

We believe that a significant portion of our executive officers' total compensation should be linked to achieving specified financial and business objectives that create stockholder value and provide incentives to our executive officers to work as a team. Individuals in senior leadership roles are compensated based upon evaluations of company performance and individual performance. Company performance is evaluated primarily based on the degree to which specified financial objectives are met. Individual performance is evaluated based upon several individualized leadership factors, including:

• attaining specific financial objectives within the executive officers' area of responsibility; 

• building and developing individual skills and a strong leadership team; and 

• developing an effective infrastructure to support business growth and profitability.

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Total compensation should be competitive

We believe that our total compensation packages should be competitive so that we can attract, retain, and motivate talented executive officers who will help us outperform our competitors. To that end, in addition to the compensation offered to all of our NEOs, we provide our CEO and CFO with additional post-employment compensation that consists of two elements—nonqualified defined contribution retirement plan benefits and additional severance benefits. We believe these benefits to be important elements in well-structured and competitive CEO and CFO compensation packages.

Compensation should be equitable

We believe that it is important to apply generally consistent guidelines for executive officer compensation programs. We also believe that executive officers' total compensation should reward individual skills and performance achievements and encourage executives to achieve exceptional performance. In order to continue delivering equitable pay levels, we expect that the compensation committee will consider depth and scope of accountability, complexity of responsibility, qualifications and executive performance, both individually and collectively as a team. To ensure an equitable compensation program, we seek to reward our executive officers when we achieve financial and business goals and objectives and to generate stockholder returns by providing a significant portion of executive compensation in the form of "at-risk" performance-based compensation, as described earlier.

Setting Executive Compensation

The compensation committee consists of three members of the board of directors, Messrs. Oddis, Bradley and Parker. Our board of directors has determined that each member of our compensation committee was and remains an outside director for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, a nonemployee director for purposes of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act and an independent director as that term is defined under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange.

Our compensation committee oversees our executive compensation program. In addition, the compensation committee conducts a review of and determines the amount and form of compensation for the executive officers, including the NEOs, at least annually. During the course of that review, the committee considers our compensation philosophy and objectives, the impact of each NEO on the results and success of the Company and the performance of the particular NEO (based on information provided by the CEO for the NEOs other than himself). In addition, the compensation committee considers recommendations by the CEO regarding the compensation of NEOs other than himself. Our CEO provides recommendations to the compensation committee with respect to total compensation, salary adjustments, annual cash incentive bonus targets, and equity incentive awards for the NEOs other than himself. The CEO's recommendations regarding compensation are determined based on his evaluations of the other NEO's performance and any compensation reports and surveys produced by compensation consultants retained by the compensation committee during the relevant time. The compensation committee gives significant weight to the CEO's recommendations when determining the compensation of our NEOs. The compensation committee, meeting in executive session, determines the compensation of the CEO, including his annual incentive targets. As part of its annual NEO compensation review, the compensation committee determines financial objectives and target annual bonus amounts for the NEOs pursuant to our short-term incentive compensation plan. When setting the financial objects for such plans, the compensation committee also considers input of our CFO.

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The compensation committee has the authority to engage the services of an independent compensation consultant. In 2009, the compensation committee engaged Pearl Meyers & Partners, an independent executive compensation consulting firm, to conduct a market analysis of executive compensation. The report produced by Pearl Meyers & Partners included recommendations with respect to salary, target total cash compensation, annualized expected value of long-term incentives and total direct compensation. In making the recommendations set forth in its report, Pearl Meyers & Partners relied on surveys of management compensation in privately held companies in related industries that were conducted by Mercer Human Resources Consulting, Watson Wyatt and WorldatWork. In addition, in late 2010, the compensation committee engaged Hay Group, an independent executive compensation consulting firm, to conduct a review of the Company's executive compensation program and also to review management's proposal regarding instituting a phantom stock plan. Hay Group produced a report on these matters in 2011, which with respect to executive compensation, was a supplement to the data previously provided by Pearl Meyers & Partners. In assessing competitiveness of the NEOs' compensation packages for 2012 and making determinations with respect to such compensation, the Pearl Myers & Partners report and the supplemental Hay Group report were considered by the compensation committee. The CEO's recommendations regarding the 2012 compensation of the other NEOs was also based, in part, on the reports produced by Pearl Meyers & Partners and the Hay Group. In 2012, management utilized the Economic Research Institute (ERI) to benchmark the NEOs salary and total cash compensation and to update the market analysis previously provided by Pearl Meyers & Partners and the Hay Group. The ERI salary survey data as considered by the CEO in his recommendations to the compensation committee in setting the compensation for such NEOs in 2012. The compensation committee may engage a compensation consultant in the future, from time to time, as it determines necessary.

Consistent with our past practice, we expect that going forward, the compensation committee will review NEO compensation on an annual basis, at the time of a promotion or other change in level of responsibilities, as well as when competitive circumstances or business needs may require. Following a consideration of all relevant information referred to above, the compensation committee approves NEO compensation packages that are consistent with our compensation philosophy, designed to achieve our compensation objectives and be competitive in our industry.

Elements of Executive Compensation

As discussed throughout this CD&A, the compensation payable to our NEOs reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy, whereby a significant portion of both cash and equity compensation is contingent upon achievement of measurable financial objectives and enhanced equity value, as opposed to current cash compensation and perquisites, which are not directly linked to objective financial performance of the Company. This compensation mix is consistent with our philosophy that the role of executive officers is to enhance equity holder value over the long term. We have not adopted any formal or informal policies or guidelines for allocating compensation between long-term and short-term compensation, between cash and non-cash compensation or among different forms of cash and non-cash compensation.

The primary elements of the compensation program for our NEOs are: (1) base salary; (2) performance-based cash incentives; (3) equity-based incentives; (4) termination benefits; (5) retirement benefits; (6) health and welfare benefits; and (7) certain additional executive perquisites. Base salary, performance-based cash incentives and long-term equity-based incentives comprise the largest portion of our NEO's compensation. The primary objectives that each element of NEO compensation is intended to serve are as follows:

Compensation Element	Primary Objective
Base Salary	To recognize ongoing performance of job responsibilities and as a necessary tool in attracting and retaining employees.
Performance-based cash compensation (bonuses)	To re-emphasize corporate and individual objectives and provide additional reward opportunities when key business and individual objectives are met.
Equity-based incentive compensation	To provide incentives and reward increases in stockholder value and to emphasize and reinforce our focus on team success and to assist with the attraction and retention of key employees
Termination benefits	To provide protection in the event of involuntary loss of employment and to keep the NEOs focused on stockholder interests when considering strategic alternatives.
Retirement benefits	To provide retirement savings and income in a tax efficient manner.
Health and welfare benefits	To provide a basic level of protection from health, dental, life and disability risks.

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Our compensation committee works to ensure that total compensation for our NEOs is fair, reasonable and competitive. Typically, the compensation committee has sought to set each of these elements of compensation at the same time to enable the compensation committee to simultaneously consider all of the significant elements and their impact on total executive compensation and also to consider the allocation of compensation among certain of these elements and total compensation.

Weighting of Compensation Elements

We strive to achieve an appropriate mix between the various elements of our compensation program to meet our compensation objectives and philosophy. However, we do not apply any rigid formulas in setting the compensation of our NEOs, and do not use predefined ratios in determining the allocation of compensation among the various elements. Rather, we determine the mix of each executive's total compensation based on market conditions, geographic considerations, competitive market data and other factors.

Base Salary

We provide a base salary to our NEOs to compensate them for their services during the year and to provide them with a stable source of income. Our NEOs', and all employees' base salaries, depend on their qualifications, their position within the Company, the scope of their job responsibilities, the period during which they have been performing those responsibilities, their individual performance and the results achieved, unique skill sets or knowledge which would impact our ability to replace the individual and pay mix (base salary, annual cash incentives, equity incentives, perquisites and other executive benefits) and compensation practices in our markets.

The base salaries of our NEOs are established by our compensation committee. For NEOs other than the CEO, the compensation committee's determinations regarding base salary are based in large part on the recommendations of the CEO. In setting base salaries, the CEO and our compensation committee considered the factors described above.

The annual base salaries in effect for each of our NEOs as of December 31, 2012 were as follows: Mr. Lewis - $600,000; Mr. Vansant - $320,250; Mr. Anderson - $279,100; Mr. Hummel - $260,000 and Mr. Timmerman - $298,470. The NEO's salaries are reviewed by the compensation committee annually, as well as at the time of a promotion or other change in level of responsibilities, or when competitive circumstances or business needs may require. Mr. Timmerman's salary was converted to U.S. dollars based on the average U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Performance-Based Cash Incentives

We maintain the Euramax International, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan (the "Bonus Plan") which is an annual performance-based cash incentive bonus program in which our executive officers participate, including our NEOs. We created the Bonus Plan in order to attract and retain highly qualified executive talent and to motivate our NEOs to achieve our corporate objectives and it is designed to align the awards payable to participants with the achievement of our short-term corporate financial and operational goals. Under the Bonus Plan, performance objectives and target awards are established by the compensation committee on an annual basis for each participant, including the NEOs. The Bonus Plan provides for payment of bonuses upon the attainment of certain corporate financial and operational goals that are determined by the compensation committee for the relevant performance period. Target bonuses under the Bonus Plan are expressed as a percentage of NEO's annual base salary. Bonuses payable under the plan are paid as soon as practicable after our determination of the achievement of performance objectives and certification of the results by the compensation committee.

On an annual basis and in advance of the relevant performance year, the compensation committee, with input from our CEO and CFO, sets the corporate performance goals based on an analysis of: (1) historical performance and growth rates; (2) income, expense and margin expectations; (3) financial results of other comparable businesses; (4) economic conditions; and (5) progress toward achieving our strategic plan. The corporate goals approved each year are designed to require significant effort and operational success on the part of our NEOs and the Company. During the course of the performance period, the compensation committee may, based on the recommendations of our CEO (with respect to our other NEOs), adjust such goals as they deem appropriate. In addition, also on an annual basis, the compensation committee, with input from the CEO other than for himself, determines the applicable target awards for the NEOs.

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Target awards under the Bonus Plan are expressed as a percentage of base salary. The 2012 target awards for our NEOs were 100% of base salary for Mr. Lewis, 50% of base salary for Mr. Vansant, 35% of base salary for Mr. Anderson, 30% of base salary for Mr. Hummel, and 35% of base salary for Mr. Timmerman. For fiscal year 2012, the threshold achievement level under the Bonus Plan for each corporate goal was achievement of 85% of the target goal. Achievement of each corporate goal is calculated independently, and no payment shall be made with respect to any goal unless 85% achievement of such goal is attained for the relevant year. However, no award is paid to any participant if the Company fails to achieve a threshold of 85% of its EBITDA performance objective. Upon achievement of 85% of a corporate goal, 40% of the NEOs' target bonus allocable to that particular goal would be payable. For each 1% of achievement above 85% achievement, bonuses payable would be increased by an additional 4% up to achievement of 100% of the corporate goals (at which level, target bonus would be paid). Each 1% of achievement above target would result in a 3.3% increase in the bonus payable up to achievement of 130% of the corporate goals (at which level, 200% of target bonus would be paid). Each 1% of achievement above 130% of the corporate goals would result in a 1% increase in the bonus payable. Beginning with fiscal year 2010, there have been no maximum awards under the Bonus Plan. The compensation committee decided to remove maximum award amounts because it believes that the Company benefits by providing the executive officers with an unlimited award potential based on achieving the best possible performance results for the Company. Accordingly, the only constraint on the amount payouts under the Bonus Plan is the increased difficulty to achieve incremental results above the financial objectives established to be eligible for a target payout. In making this decision, the compensation committee considered the historical achievements of the Company, the payouts received by the NEOs, and the challenging nature of achieving incremental results above the target levels that already exist in the plan which will act as a limitation and provide reasonable payouts based on achievement of extraordinary results.

The corporate goals under the Bonus Plan for fiscal year 2012 were (1) operating income of the Company on a consolidated basis and, in the case of Mr. Timmerman, also with respect to his operating unit, determined in accordance with

GAAP, before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) determined in accordance with GAAP, before deducting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and (2) reduction in working capital. The 2012 fiscal year corporate target goals under the Bonus Plan were as follows: achievement of $71,100,000 consolidated EBITDA and the achievement of 49.3 days of working capital. For all of the NEO's except Mr. Timmerman, 85% of the NEO's target award under the Bonus Plan was based on the consolidated EBITDA of the Company and 5% was based on achievement of working capital reduction goals. For Mr. Timmerman, due to his role as the European operating group senior vice president and managing director, 20% of his target award under the Bonus Plan was based on the consolidated EBITDA of the Company, 55% was based on the EBITDA of his operating unit, 15% was based on achievement of working capital reduction goals for his operating unit and 10% was based on the achievement of new business development objectives for his operating unit. We believe that EBITDA is an appropriate measure of the Company's and our NEOs' success because it emphasizes operating cash flow (which is important for meeting our debt service obligations), revenue performance as well as improvements in our operating efficiency over the relevant period in which NEOs can have a significant impact. The Bonus Plan also provides that in the event of a change in control of the Company, participants in the plan are entitled to receive a pro-rata portion of their full target awards for such performance year, assuming 100% achievement of the performance objectives.

In fiscal year 2012, no payouts were made under the Bonus Plan to any participant as the Company did not achieve its threshold EBITDA performance objective, a requirement under the Bonus Plan for payment of any award for achievement of any corporate or subsidiary performance objectives.

Although EBITDA, revenue relating to business development and working capital were used as the financial measures for fiscal year 2012, in the future the compensation committee may use other objective financial performance indicators for the Bonus Plan including, without limitation, the price of our common stock, shareholder return, return on equity, return on investment, return on capital, sales productivity, economic profit, economic value added, net income, operating income, gross margin, sales, free cash flow, working capital, earnings per share, operating company contribution, EBITDA (or any derivative thereof) or market share.

Equity Incentives

In September 2009, our board of directors adopted an equity compensation program, the Euramax Holdings, Inc. 2009 Executive Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”), for the purposes of attracting and retaining valued employees. Our long-term equity incentive awards are generally intended to accomplish the following main objectives: create a direct correlation between our financial and equity value performance and compensation paid to the NEOs; function as a long-term retention of the NEOs and all executives; create a corporate culture that aligns employee interests with stockholder interests; attract and motivate key employees; reward participants for performance in relation to the creation of stockholder value; and deliver competitive levels of compensation consistent with our compensation philosophy.

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The Equity Plan is administered by the compensation committee, which has authority to act in selecting the eligible employees, officers, directors and consultants to whom equity-based awards may be granted under the Equity Plan. The compensation committee also determines the times at which awards may be granted, the amount and type of award that may be granted, the terms and conditions of awards that are granted and the terms of agreements that are entered into with award recipients. To date, the only types of equity-based awards that have been granted under the Equity Plan are restricted stock and restricted stock units.

On September 24, 2009, awards of restricted stock under the Equity Plan were granted to the NEOs in connection with the Restructuring of the Company. On May 1, 2011, awards of restricted stock under the Equity Plan were granted to Messrs. Vansant, Anderson, Hummel and Timmerman in connection with the Refinancing of the Company. The number of shares of restricted stock granted to the NEOs in 2009 and 2011 was determined based on the Company's discussions with its lenders. On January 9, 2012, Mr. Timmerman was granted 400 restricted stock units under the equity plan in connection with his promotion to officer of Euramax Holdings. The Company does not have a formal policy regarding the timing of making grants of equity-based awards. Other than grants in connection with the Restructuring and the Refinancing of the Company, equity awards have only been granted to new hires or promotions to officers of the Company. The size of awards granted under the Equity Plan to new hires are determined by the compensation committee and are determined principally based on the total amount authorized under the plan, the historical range of equity grants provided to executives under expired plans with consideration given to the nature of the job and the individual's experience, as well as the current market conditions relating to equity ownership of officers in similar positions at similarly situated companies.

The shares of restricted stock held by our NEOs become vested in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant. In addition, any unvested shares of restricted stock would become fully vested in the event of a change in control of the Company (as defined in the Equity Plan) or a termination of any of the NEOs' employment by reason of their death or disability. In addition, upon a change in control of the Company, any shares that remain available for issuance under the Plan will be issued to employees who are prior grantees, including the NEOs, on a pro-rata basis at or immediately prior to such change in control. In the alternative, the Company may issue to each such prior grantee, a cash payment equal to the fair market value of the portion of the available shares allocable to such grantee.

Retirement Plan Benefits

Our NEOs, with the exception of Mr. Timmerman, participate in the Company's U.S. qualified 401(k) retirement plan that is made available to employees generally. Pursuant to the plan, participants are eligible to receive employer matching contributions. In addition, the CEO and CFO also participate in a non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plan, the Euramax Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, which is described in more detail following the Pension Benefits table. Mr. Timmerman participates in the Euramax Coated Products B.V. Swiss Life Pension Plan.

Additional Benefits and Perquisites

We provide our NEOs with certain personal benefits and perquisites that the compensation committee believes are reasonable and essential to our ability to remain competitive in the general marketplace in attracting and retaining executive talent. Such benefits include car allowances, company-paid life and disability insurance premiums, medical benefits and relocation benefits. The personal benefits and perquisites provided to our NEOs in 2012 are described below in a footnote to the All Other Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table. The compensation committee, in its discretion, may change the personal benefits and perquisites provided to the NEOs.

Accounting and Tax Considerations

In determining which elements of compensation are to be paid, and how they are weighted, we also take into account whether a particular form of compensation will be deductible under Section 162(m) of the Code. Section 162(m) generally limits the deductibility of compensation paid to our NEOs to $1 million during any fiscal year unless such compensation is “performance-based” under Section 162(m). Our compensation program is intended to maximize the deductibility of the compensation paid to our NEOs to the extent that we determine it is in our best interests.

Many other Code provisions, SEC regulations and accounting rules affect the payment of executive compensation and are generally taken into consideration as programs are developed. Our goal is to create and maintain plans that are efficient, effective and in full compliance with these requirements.

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Summary Compensation Table

The following table shows the compensation earned by our NEOs during fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Name and Principal Position	Year	Salary ($) (1)	Bonus ($) (2)	Stock Awards ($) (3)	Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)(4)	Change in Pension Value ($)(5)	All Other Compensation ($)(6)	Total ($)
Mitchell B. Lewis	2012	600,000	—	—	—	48,780	34,807	683,587
CEO and President	2011	567,692	100,000	—	—	31,405	29,034	728,131
	2010	525,000	—	—	234,176	44,787	24,088	828,051
R. Scott Vansant	2012	320,250	—	—	—	48,365	31,074	399,689
Senior Vice President, CFO, and Secretary	2011	320,250	75,000	57,700	—	31,227	27,232	511,409
	2010	320,250	—	—	142,848	43,906	27,690	534,694
Scott R. Anderson	2012	279,100	—	—	—	—	26,649	305,749
Senior Vice President—Operations	2011	279,100	10,000	57,700	—	—	19,345	366,145
	2010	279,100	—	—	89,407	—	19,949	388,456
Jeffrey C. Hummel	2012	260,000	—	—	—	—	23,089	283,089
Senior Vice President, Human Resources	2011	248,400	10,000	57,700	—	—	19,435	335,535
	2010	248,400	—	—	66,479		12,150	327,029
Jan Timmerman (7)	2012	298,470	—	—	—	—	100,441	398,911
Senior Vice President Europe and Managing Director Europe

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(1) Effective as of June 1, 2011, Mr. Lewis's annual salary was increased from $525,000 to $600,000.

(2) Reflects discretionary one-time cash bonuses approved by the Board of Directors on May 24, 2011 for Messrs. Lewis, Vansant, Anderson and Hummel for extraordinary performance during a difficult economic environment.

(3) Reflects the grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted to the NEOs in 2011, calculated pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 7 to our 2012 audited financial statements.

(4) Reflects amounts earned under the Bonus Plan with respect to the 2012, 2011 and 2010 fiscal year. No amounts were earned by the NEOs under the Bonus Plan with respect to the 2012 fiscal year because the threshold EBITDA performance objective was not achieved.

(5) Reflects the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefits of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant during fiscal years 2012, 2011, and 2010 under the Euramax Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

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(6)The amounts reflected in this column for fiscal year 2012 include the following:

Name	Health Benefits ($)(a)	Executive Life Insurance ($)(b)	Car Allowance ($)	Company Contribution to Defined Benefit Plan ($) (c)
Mitchell B. Lewis	15,155	1,530	12,584	5,538
R. Scott Vansant	14,214	1,154	11,581	4,125
Scott R. Anderson	12,273	1,006	9,828	3,542
Jeffrey C. Hummel	12,273	895	7,413	2,508
Jan Timmerman (7)	—	—	34,333	66,108

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(a) The following items are included in this amount: average company cost per employee for the employee medical plan and employee dental plan, actual company expenses for the executive physical program and actual premiums paid by the Company for medical coverage. The Company makes contributions for health benefits on behalf of Mr. Timmerman as required by the Dutch Health Care Insurance Act for all employees in the Netherlands. No other health care premiums are paid by the Company on behalf of Mr. Timmerman.

(b) Amounts represent the annual premiums paid by the Company for executive life insurance of our NEOs. 

(c) Mr. Timmerman is a participant in the Euramax Coated Products Swiss Life Pension Plan, all other NEOs are participants in the U.S. 401(k) plan. Amounts shown represent Company contributions to these plans.

(7) All compensation amounts for Mr. Timmerman have been converted to U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards

	Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Plan Awards(1)			All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock Units (#) (4)	Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards ($)
Name	Threshold ($)(2)	Target ($)	Maximum ($)(3)
Mitchell B. Lewis	240,000	600,000	—	—	—
R. Scott Vansant	64,050	160,125	—	—	—
Scott R. Anderson	39,074	97,685	—	—	—
Jeffrey C. Hummel	31,200	78,000	—	—	—
Jan Timmerman (5)	41,786	104,465	—	400	350,000

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(1) No amounts were earned by the NEOs under the Bonus Plan with respect to the 2012 fiscal year because the threshold EBITDA performance objective was not achieved.

(2) Achievement of each corporate goal is calculated independently, and no payment shall be made with respect to a goal unless 85% achievement is attained for the relevant year. However, no award is paid to any participant if the Company fails to achieve a threshold of 85% of its EBITDA performance objective. Upon achievement of 85% of a corporate goal, 40% of the NEOs' target bonus allocable to that particular goal would be payable. The amounts reflected in the threshold column assume achievement of 85% of each goal. For each 1% of achievement above 85% achievement, bonuses payable would be increased by an additional 4% up to achievement of 100% of the corporate goals (at which level, target bonus would be paid). The amounts reflected in the target column assume achievement of 100% of each goal.

(3) There are no maximum awards under the Bonus Plan. Each 1% of achievement above target would result in a 3.3% increase in the bonus payable up to achievement of 130% of the corporate goals (at which level, 200% of target bonus would be paid). Each 1% of achievement above 130% of the corporate goals would result in a 1% increase in the bonus payable. However, in the event that all executive participants in the plan achieve more than 100% of target in a performance year, the aggregate amount of their awards in excess of target would be reduced, on a pro- rata basis, to no more than 10% of the Company's consolidated EBITDA in excess of the EBITDA performance target. With respect to Mr. Anderson, this reduction would be made if all participants of the Bonus Plan in his operating unit achieved more than 100% of their targets in a performance year.

(4) Reflects shares of restricted stock granted during 2012.

(5) Amounts were translated to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate for 2012.

Employment Agreements

On June 12, 2009, we entered into amended and restated employment agreements with Mr. Lewis, our Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Vansant, our Chief Financial Officer. On June 1, 2011, we entered into a further amended and restated employment agreement with Mr. Lewis. Each of these employment agreements provide for a two-year initial term (commencing June 1, 2011 for Mr. Lewis and June 12, 2009 for Mr. Vansant), with day-to-day extensions of the term thereafter unless and until the Company or the executive provides at least 60 days notice of non-renewal. The employment agreements each provide for an initial annual base salary, which is $600,000 for Mr. Lewis and $305,000 for Mr. Vansant. In addition, the employment agreements provide that Messrs. Lewis and Vansant are eligible to participate in our performance-based cash incentive bonus program, with a target annual bonus for Mr. Lewis equal to 100% of his base salary and for Mr. Vansant equal to 50% of his base salary. Messrs. Lewis and Vansant are also eligible to participate in benefit plans in which our other senior executives participate. In addition, their employment agreements provide for certain payments and benefits in the event of a termination of their employment under specific circumstances. Such termination payments and benefits and conditions to receipt of such payments and benefits are described below in the section titled “Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment and a Change in Control.” Messrs. Lewis and Vansant are the only NEOs that are party to employment agreements with the Company.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The table below sets forth certain information regarding the outstanding equity awards held by our NEOs as of December 31, 2012.

		Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units
Name	Year Granted	Number of Shares of Stock that Have Not Vested (#)(1)	Market Value of Shares of Stock that Have Not Vested ($)(2)
Mitchell B. Lewis	2011	—	—
	2009	850	402,900
R. Scott Vansant	2011	75	35,550
	2009	600	284,400
Scott R. Anderson	2011	75	35,550
	2009	300	142,200
Jeffrey C. Hummel	2011	75	35,550
	2009	200	94,800
Jan Timmerman	2012	300	142,200
	2011	75	35,550
	2010	250	118,500

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(1) The above reflects grants of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units made to the NEOs in 2009 (which were 75% vested as of December 31, 2012) and in 2011other than to Mr. Lewis (all of which were 25% vested as of December 31, 2012). Mr. Timmerman was granted 400 restricted stock units in 2012 as a result of his promotion to an officer of Euramax International, Inc. All shares of restricted stock awards and units held by our NEOs become vested in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth year anniversaries of the date of grant. In addition, any unvested shares of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units would become fully vested in the event of a change in control of the Company (as defined in the Equity Plan) or a termination of any of the NEOs' employment by reason of their death or disability.

(2) The market value of restricted stock awards and units held by our NEOs has been calculated by multiplying the number of shares of restricted stock held by each NEO as of December 31, 2012 by the fair market value of a share of Company common stock as of such date, which was determined internally by the Company.

Stock Vested During Fiscal Year 2012

The table below sets forth certain information regarding restricted stock held by our NEOs that became vested during fiscal year 2012.

Name	Number of Shares of Stock That Became Vested (#)	Value Realized on Vesting ($)(1)
Mitchell B. Lewis	850	743,750
R. Scott Vansant	625	546,875
Scott R. Anderson	325	284,375
Jeffrey C. Hummel	225	196,875
Jan Timmerman	250	218,750

(1) The value realized upon the vesting of shares of restricted stock awards and units held by our NEOs has been calculated by multiplying the number of shares of restricted stock that became vested by the fair market value of a share of Company common stock on the applicable vesting date, which was determined internally by the Company.

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Pension Benefits

Name	Plan Name	Number of Years of Credited Service (#)	Present Value of Accumulated Benefit ($)(1)	Payments During Last Fiscal Year ($)
Mitchell B. Lewis	Euramax Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	24	247,375	—
R. Scott Vansant	Euramax Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	22	241,390	—
Scott R. Anderson	—	—	—	—
Jeffrey C. Hummel	—	—	—	—
Jan Timmerman	—	—	—	—

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(1) The valuation method used to calculate these amounts was the Projected Unit Credit Method. Material assumptions applied in determining these amounts were a discount rate of 3.82% and an assumed retirement age of 65, the earliest time at which Messrs. Lewis and Vansant may retire under the plan without any benefit reduction due to age.

We maintain the Euramax Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP"), a separate supplemental non-qualified pension plan in which the CEO and CFO participate. The SERP provides for a lump sum benefit that is the equivalent of an amount payable in the form of a life annuity starting at age 65 of $46,000 per year. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Vansant are currently 51 years old. Benefits under the plan are not vested until the executives attain age 55, or, if earlier, upon their total and permanent disability, death, or a change in control of the Company. Payment of benefits under the plan are paid upon retirement, disability, death or upon a termination of the executives' employment by the Company upon the occurrence of a change in control of the Company or by the executives within one year of a change in control if there has been a material reduction in duties or compensation or authority or if they have been required to relocated from Atlanta, Georgia ("Constructive Termination"). If benefits become payable before the executives attain age 65, only a specified percentage of the benefit will be payable, which percentage increases from 50% at age 55 to 96% at age 64.

Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment and a Change in Control

The compensation committee believes that our current severance arrangements protect stockholder interests by retaining management and keeping their focus on the business should periods of uncertainty arise. Because our severance arrangements are structured to serve such purposes and because severance agreements represent a contractual obligation of our Company, decisions relating to other elements of compensation have minimal effect on decisions relating to existing severance agreements.

In the case of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant, the termination payments and benefits to which they would be entitled are set forth in their employment agreements. If, during the term of their respective agreements, the employment of Mr. Lewis or Mr. Vansant is terminated by the Company without "cause," or Mr. Lewis or Mr. Vansant resign from their employment for "good reason" (each as defined in their agreements), they would each be entitled to the following severance payments and benefits:

1. A pro-rata portion of their annual bonus, calculated based on the number of days worked in the year in which termination occurs, at a level at least equal to 50% of their actual bonus for the relevant year; 

2. Lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of (A) their respective base salaries in effect 30 days prior to termination and (B) 50% of their respective annualized base salary for the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs; and 

3. Continuation of coverage under the Company's insurance plans for the executives and their qualified beneficiaries for 24 months following the date of termination, at the rates paid by other senior executives.

Mr. Lewis and Mr. Vansant's receipt of the termination payments and benefits is contingent upon execution of a general release of any and all claims arising out of or related to their employment with us and the termination of their employment, and compliance with the restrictive covenants described in the following paragraph.

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Pursuant to their employment agreements, Messrs. Lewis and Vansant have also agreed to customary restrictions with respect to the disclosure and use of our confidential information, and each has agreed that all intellectual property developed or conceived by them while employed with us relating to our business is our property. In addition, during the term of their employment and for the 24 month period following their respective terminations of employment for any reason, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Vansant have each agreed not to (1) solicit or hire any of our employees, (2) induce or attempt to induce any supplier, licensee, licensor or other material business relation of ours to cease doing business with us, or (3) participate (whether as an officer, director, employee or otherwise) in any competitive business.

Messrs. Anderson and Hummel are eligible to receive termination benefits under the Amerimax Fabricated Products, Inc. Severance Pay Plan (the "Severance Pay Plan"). Under the terms of the Severance Pay Plan applicable to Messrs. Anderson and Hummel as in effective as of December 31, 2012, upon an involuntary termination of employment by the Company due to a job elimination or restructuring caused by a merger, acquisition, divestiture, unit shutdown, departmental consolidation, technological change or similar business reason, as determined by the Company ("Qualifying Termination"), participants shall be paid 16 weeks of base salary plus an additional one week of base salary for each year of service up to a maximum total payment of 26 weeks of base salary, to be paid in a lump sum following the date that the release of claims described below becomes irrevocable by its terms. For purposes of the Severance Pay Plan, payment amounts shall be calculated on the basis of the participant's position and base salary immediately prior to the Qualifying Termination of employment and "base salary" shall be deemed to mean the Participant's base salary in effect at that time excluding any bonuses, awards, overtime, premiums, expense reimbursements, etc. All rights to payments under the Severance Pay Plan cease upon subsequent employment following a Qualifying Termination. Receipt of severance under the Severance Pay Plan is subject to execution of an agreement that contains a general release of any and all claims arising out of or related to their employment with us and the termination of their employment as well as restrictive covenants regarding solicitation or hiring of our employees as well as solicitation of our customers, in each case which govern for two years following the termination of their employment. The agreement also contains confidentiality and non-disparagement covenants of infinite duration. The agreement which such NEOs will be required to sign in order to receive payments under the Severance Pay Plan provides that in the event of a breach of any such covenant, they must repay all severance paid to them, except for the sum of 10% of such severance or $500, whichever is greater. Mr. Timmerman is eligible to receive termination benefits, upon an in involuntary termination of employment by the Company due to a Qualifying Termination. In the event of such Qualifying Termination, Mr. Timmerman shall be paid his current salary immediately prior to the termination plus the average of payments received under the Bonus Plan for the immediately preceding three years. The severance calculation for Mr. Timmerman is subject to adjustment according to Cantonal Court Formula based on reason for termination

In the event of a termination of the employment of our NEOs by the Company for cause or by the NEOs' voluntary resignation without good reason, none of the NEOs would be entitled to receive severance benefits or payments from the Company.

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The table below quantifies the payments and benefits that our NEOs would be entitled to receive upon the termination of their employment under various circumstances, in each case, assuming such termination of employment occurred as of December 31, 2012. The information below does not incorporate the terms of any agreement entered into after December 31, 2012. It should also be noted that as of December 31, 2012, there were no accrued but unpaid obligations to the NEOs.

Termination Payments 

		Severance ($)		Continuation of Benefits ($)(4)	Acceleration of Equity ($)(5)	SERP Benefit ($)(6)	Total ($)
Termination without Cause/	M. Lewis	1,800,000	(1)	35,048	—	—	1,835,048
	R. S. Vansant	960,750	(1)	32,319	—	—	993,069
	S. Anderson	—		—	—	—	—
	J. Hummel	—		—	—	—	—
	J. Timmerman	—		—	—	—	—
Qualifying Termination	M. Lewis	—		—	—	—	—
	R. S. Vansant	—		—	—	—	—
	S. Anderson	139,550	(2)	—	—	—	139,550
	J. Hummel	100,000	(2)	—	—	—	100,000
	J. Timmerman	348,534	(3)	—	—	—	348,534
Resignation for Good Reason	M. Lewis	1,800,000	(1)	35,048	—	—	1,835,048
	R. S. Vansant	960,750	(1)	32,319	—	—	993,069
	S. Anderson	—		—	—	—	—
	J. Hummel	—		—	—	—	—
	J. Timmerman	—		—	—	—	—
Death or Disability	M. Lewis	—	(4)	—	402,900	267,699	670,599
	R. S. Vansant	—	(4)	—	319,950	268,362	588,312
	S. Anderson	—		—	177,750	—	177,750
	J. Hummel	—		—	130,350	—	130,350
	J. Timmerman	—		—	296,250	—	296,250
Retirement	M. Lewis	—		—	—	—	—
	R. S. Vansant	—		—	—	—	—
	S. Anderson	—		—	—	—	—
	J. Hummel	—		—	—	—	—
	J. Timmerman	—		—	—	—	—

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(1) These amounts include two times the sum of (a) their respective base salaries in effect 30 days prior to termination and (b) 50% of their respective annualized base salaries, which is required under the employment agreements of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant. No amount has been included with respect to a pro-rata bonus because no amounts were earned under the Bonus Plan during fiscal year 2012.

(2) These amounts reflect the severance payable to Messrs. Anderson and Hummel pursuant to the Severance Pay Plan in the event of a Qualifying Termination (as defined herein). Based on their years of service, Mr. Anderson would be paid 26 weeks of severance and Mr. Hummel would be paid 20 weeks of severance.

(3) This amounts reflects the severance payable to Mr. Timmerman pursuant to his employment agreement in the event of a Qualifying Termination. Mr. Timmerman would be paid his current salary plus the average of payments under the Bonus Plan for the last three year. This amount was converted from euros to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of December 31, 2012.

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(4) Under the employment agreements for each of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant, the Company is not obligated to pay them any severance in the event of a termination by reason of death or disability. However, the Company may choose to pay them all or a portion of the bonus payable for the year in which termination occurs, at the Company's discretion. No amounts with respect to the bonus have been included here because no bonuses were earned with respect to fiscal year 2012.

(5) These amounts reflect the cost to the Company, as of December 31, 2012, of providing continuation of coverage under the Company's insurance plans for them and their qualified beneficiaries for 24 months, at the rates paid by other senior executives, which is required under the employment agreements of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant.

(6) The value of the accelerated vesting of restricted stock held by our NEOs has been calculated by multiplying the number of shares of restricted stock held by each NEO as of December 31, 2012 by the fair market value of a share of Company common stock as of such date, which was determined internally by the Company.

(7) In the event of a termination by reason of death or disability, benefits of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant pursuant to the SERP would become vested such that the benefit payable in connection with such event would be equal to the benefits paid to them had they attained age 55. As a result, these amounts reflect the present value as of December 31, 2012 of the amounts that would be payable to Messrs. Lewis and Vansant under the SERP upon a termination upon attainment of age 55. In the event of the retirement of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant on December 31, 2012, no amounts would be payable under the SERP because both of them were younger than age 55 as of such date.

Change in Control Benefits

As discussed above, the Bonus Plan provides that in the event of a change in control of the Company, participants in the plan are entitled to receive a pro-rata portion of his or her full target award for such performance year, assuming 100% achievement of the performance objectives, to be paid no later than 15 days following the change in control. In addition, in the event of a change in control of the Company, the vesting of the shares of restricted stock that have been granted to our NEOs would become accelerated. In addition, any shares that remain available for issuance under the Plan will be issued to prior grantees, including the NEOs, on a pro-rata basis at or immediately prior to such change in control. In the alternative, the Company may issue to each prior grantee, a cash payment equal to the fair market value of the portion of the available shares allocable to such grantee. Further, retirement benefits of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant under the SERP would become vested upon a change in control of the Company. The below table quantifies the value of such benefits, assuming such change in control occurred as of December 31, 2012.

Name	Pro-Rata Annual Bonus ($)(1)	Value of Accelerated Vesting of Restricted Stock & Value of Additional Pro-Rata Restricted Stock Grants ($)(2)	SERP Benefit ($)(3)
Mitchell B. Lewis	—	602,911	267,699
R. Scott Vansant	—	467,017	268,362
Scott R. Anderson	—	254,225	—
Jeffrey C. Hummel	—	183,294	—
Jan Timmerman	—	355,077	—

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(1) No amount has been included with respect to a pro-rata bonus because no amounts were earned under the Bonus Plan during fiscal year 2012.

(2) The value of the accelerated vesting of restricted stock held by our NEOs has been calculated by multiplying the number of shares of restricted stock held by each NEO as of December 31, 2012 by the fair market value of a share of Company common stock as of such date, which was determined internally by the Company. In addition, these amounts also include the value of the pro-rata share of additional awards of restricted stock that would be granted to each of our NEOs pursuant to the Equity Plan in connection with the change in control, based on a $474 per share fair market value as of December 31, 2012.

(3) In the event of a change in control, benefits of Messrs. Lewis and Vansant pursuant to the SERP would become vested such that the benefits payable to them under the SERP be equal to the benefits paid to them had they attained age 55. However, note that a change in control is only a vesting event under the plan, not a payout event. Such benefits would be paid out upon a Constructive Termination (as defined herein) of Messrs. Lewis' and Vansant's employment. These amounts assume that a change in control and Constructive Termination have occurred and reflect the present value as of December 31, 2012 of the amounts that would be payable to Messrs. Lewis and Vansant under the SERP in these circumstances upon attainment of age 55, applying a discount rate of 2.79%.

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Director and Officer Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

We are currently party to indemnification agreements with each of our directors. There is no pending litigation or proceeding naming any of our directors or officers pursuant to which indemnification is being sought, and we are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification by any director.

Compensation of Directors

The table below sets forth information regarding the compensation earned by our non-employee directors during fiscal year 2012.

Name	Fees Earned or Paid In Cash ($)(1)	Stock Awards ($)(2)	Total ($)
James G. Bradley	70,000	—	70,000
Jeffrey A. Brodsky	78,000	—	78,000
Michael D. Lundin	90,000	—	90,000
Alvo M. Oddis	75,750	—	75,750
Trey B. Parker III	—	—	—
Brian T. Stewart	—	—	—

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(1) Amounts in this column include the following fees: an annual fee of $50,000 for each director with the exception of Mr. Parker and Mr. Stewart; an additional fee of $15,000 for the chairman of the board of directors; an additional fee of $10,000 for the chairs of each of the audit committee and compensation committee; and an additional fee of $5,000 for directors serving on the compensation or audit committee. These fees are pro-rated for partial years of service. In addition, directors receive a $2,000 fee for each meeting attended, and a $1,000 fee for each meeting attended telephonically.

(2) As of December 31, 2012, Messrs. Lundin, Brodsky and Oddis each held 125 shares of unvested restricted stock and Mr. Bradley held 250 shares of unvested restricted stock. Shares of restricted stock granted to our directors other than Mr. Oddis become vested in four equal installments on the first, second, third and fourth year anniversaries of the date of grant. Mr. Oddis's restricted stock award becomes 50%, 75% and 100% vested on each of September 24, 2011, 2012 and 2013 in order to bring his vesting schedule in line with the grants of restricted stock made to the other directors in September 2009. In addition, any shares of restricted stock held by our directors would become fully vested in the event of a change in control of the Company (as defined in the Equity Plan) or a termination of any of the director's service on the board of directors by reason of their death or disability.

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Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table presents information as of December 31, 2012 regarding beneficial ownership of the common stock of Euramax Holdings by:

• each of the directors of Euramax Holdings; 

• each of the executive officers of Euramax Holdings; 

• each stockholder known by us to beneficially hold five percent or more of the common stock of Euramax Holdings; and 

• all of the executive officers and directors of Euramax Holdings as a group.

Beneficial ownership is determined under the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Unless indicated below, to our knowledge, the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable.

	Shares Beneficially Owned
Name and Address	Number	Percent
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Deep Value Fund 335 North Maple Drive, Suite 130, Beverly Hills, CA 90210	37,219.1	19.7	%
Highland Capital Management, L.P. 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75201	31,416.4	16.6	%
UBS AG, London Branch & Stamford Branch 677 Washington Blvd, Samford, CT 06912	16,040.3	8.5	%
Credit Suisse Alternative Capital, Inc. 11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010	15,659.8	8.3	%
UniCredit Bank 150 E. 42nd Street, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10017	9,349.1	4.9	%
Van Kampen Asset Management, Inc. 1 Parkview Plaza, PO Box 55555, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5555	9,349.1	4.9	%
BlackRock Advisors, LLC 55 East 52nd Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10055	9,200.7	4.9	%
Mitchell B. Lewis (1)	18,503.4	4.4	%
R. Scott Vansant (2)	6,440.3	3.4	%
Scott R. Anderson (3)	1,782.1	*
Jeffrey C. Hummel (4)	625	*
Jan Timmerman (5)		*
Michael D. Lundin (6)	375	*
Jeffrey A. Brodsky (7)	375	*
Alvo M. Oddis (8)	250	*
James G. Bradley (9)	375	*
Trey B. Parker III	—	—
Brian T. Stewart	—	—
All directors and executive officers, as a group (10 persons)	18.5034	9.8	%

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* Less than 1%

(1) Does not include approximately 850 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(2) Does not include approximately 675 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(3) Does not include approximately 375 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(4) Does not include approximately 275 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(5) Does not include approximately 625 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock units.

(6) Does not include approximately 125 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(7) Does not include approximately 125 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(8) Does not include approximately 125 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock awards.

(9) Does not include approximately 250 shares of granted but unvested restricted stock units.

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The following table summarizes information, as of December 31, 2012, relating to equity compensation plans of Euramax Holdings pursuant to which grants of restricted stock, or certain other rights to acquire shares of Euramax Holdings may be granted from time to time.

Equity Compensation Plan Information
	(a)	(b)	(c)
Plan category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding restricted shares 1	Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights 2	Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	6,350	N/A	2,449.5
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total	6,350		2,449.5

¹ Includes shares issuable pursuant to the Euramax Holdings, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, the Company reserved 21,737 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock for issuance to selected officers, directors and other key employees. The Company has granted a total of 17,400 shares of restricted stock and 4,250 shares of restricted stock units under the Plan, which vest ratably over four years based upon continued employment or immediately upon a change in control or termination of employment by reason of death or disability.

² The weighted average grant date fair value of outstanding restricted shares and restricted share units as of December 31, 2012 was $658.

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Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

This section describes related party transactions that have occurred since December 30, 2011, and any currently proposed transactions, that involve Euramax Holdings or its subsidiaries and exceed $120,000, and in which any director, executive officer and/or 5% stockholder had or has a direct or indirect material interest.

Stockholders Agreement

In connection with the June 2009 Restructuring, Euramax Holdings entered into a stockholders agreement with the holders of its common stock. The stockholders agreement provides that stockholders holding a majority of the outstanding common stock of Euramax Holdings must approve, among other things:

• any asset acquisition or series of asset acquisitions in excess of $100.0 million (other than supply agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business of Euramax Holdings);

• the creation, incurrence, assumption, guarantee, refinancing or prepayment of any indebtedness, the outstanding principal amount of which is greater than $50.0 million at any one time, or any material modification or alteration to the terms and provisions of any such indebtedness (excluding our then-existing First Lien Credit Facility, our then-existing ABL facility and any refinancings or replacements thereof);

• the redemption or repurchase of any equity securities or debt or debt securities of Euramax Holdings or any of its subsidiaries on other than a pro rata basis among all holders of such securities being repurchased or redeemed, subject to certain exceptions;

• a public offering of the common stock of Euramax Holdings or securities into which the common stock of Euramax Holdings may be converted;

• the sale, lease, disposition or abandonment of any of the properties and assets of Euramax Holdings (other than properties, materials, supplies, equipment or other personal property disposed of in the ordinary course of business which do not have a sale price in excess of $100.0 million individually or in the aggregate and are not otherwise material to the business of Euramax Holdings);

• the merger or consolidation of Euramax Holdings with any other entity, the conversion of Euramax Holdings into another form of entity, the exchange of the interests of Euramax Holdings with any other person or entity or the entry into any joint venture, partnership or consortium agreement;

• the abandonment of any existing lines of business of Euramax Holdings that constitute $50.0 million or more of the revenue of Euramax Holdings in the immediately preceding 12-month period;

• any loans or advance payments of (i) compensation or (ii) other consideration to any of the officers or employees of Euramax Holdings, or any of Euramax Holdings' or the existing stockholders' directors, in excess of $100,000, subject to certain exceptions;

• the entry into any other material contract or agreement, or series of contracts or agreements, that would obligate Euramax Holdings to expend, or transfer assets with a value of, $100.0 million or more (other than supply agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business of Euramax Holdings);

• any amendment or restatement of the charter or bylaws of Euramax Holdings;

• any increase or decrease in the number of directors on the board of directors of Euramax Holdings; and

• any actions, authorizations or approvals or agreements with respect to the foregoing provisions.

The stockholders agreement imposes transfer restrictions that control the manner in which the stockholders of Euramax Holdings may transfer their shares of common stock of Euramax Holdings as well as certain tag-along, drag-along and preemptive rights with respect to the equity securities of Euramax Holdings. The preemptive rights do not apply in connection with a public offering. The stockholders agreement also provides that the seven members of the board of directors of Euramax Holdings will be elected to the board of directors.

The stockholders agreement will terminate upon a "qualified public offering," defined as (i) an underwritten public offering of the common stock of Euramax Holdings in which Euramax Holdings receives no less than $50 million of net proceeds or (ii) a demand registration under the Registration Rights Agreement that is the first public offering of the common stock of Euramax Holdings.

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Registration Rights Agreement

In June 2009, Euramax Holdings entered into a registration rights agreement with its existing stockholders. Under the registration rights agreement, a stockholder of Euramax Holdings who holds "registrable securities" may request that Euramax Holdings register such registrable securities through a demand registration or a piggyback registration. Registrable securities include the common stock of Euramax Holdings delivered to its stockholders in connection with the Restructuring (whether or not the common stock of Euramax Holdings continues to be held by the stockholder who acquired the common stock in the Restructuring) and common stock of Euramax Holdings issued to management under its Executive Incentive Plan.

Piggyback Registration.    If Euramax Holdings proposes to register any securities then, within a specified number of days prior to the anticipated date of the preliminary prospectus relating to the registration, Euramax Holdings must notify each holder of registrable securities of the registration and offer each of them the opportunity to include as many of their registrable securities in the registration statement as they may request. If the managing underwriter of the proposed offering should advise Euramax Holdings that, in its view, the number of shares requested to be registered exceeds the largest number of shares that can be sold without having an adverse effect on the proposed registered offering, Euramax Holdings will include (i) first, any securities proposed to be registered for Euramax Holdings, (ii) second, all securities requested to be registered by the holders of registrable securities and (iii) third, any securities proposed to be registered for any other person with respect to such priorities among them as Euramax Holdings determines.

Demand Registration.    Stockholders holding a majority of the outstanding common stock of Euramax Holdings may request that Euramax Holdings register all or any portion of their registrable securities. If Euramax Holdings receives notice from stockholders who hold registrable securities requesting a demand registration, Euramax Holdings must provide notice of the requested registration to each stockholder who holds registrable securities within a specified number of days prior to the anticipated date of the preliminary prospectus. If the managing underwriter of the proposed offering should advise Euramax Holdings that, in its view, the number of shares requested to be registered exceeds the largest number of shares that can be sold without having an adverse effect on the proposed registered offering, Euramax Holdings will include (i) first, all securities requested to be registered by the stockholders and (ii) second, any securities proposed to be registered by Euramax Holdings.

Euramax Holdings is not required to effect a demand registration within three months of a public offering of its securities. Euramax Holdings is not required to effect more than four demand registrations, and is not required to effect more than one demand registration in any six-month period. Euramax Holdings is not obligated to effect a demand registration for any offering which would be its first public offering, unless the managing underwriter advises Euramax Holdings that, in its view, such offering would result in Euramax Holdings and the registering stockholders receiving, in the aggregate, no less than $50 million of net proceeds from the offering. The stockholder requesting a demand registration has the right to select an underwriter or underwriters in connection with the demand registration offering, subject to Euramax Holdings' approval. Euramax Holdings will select the underwriter or underwriters in connection with any other public offering.

The registration rights agreement may only be amended with the consent of the board of directors of Euramax Holdings and stockholders holding at least two-thirds of the then outstanding registrable securities of Euramax Holdings.

Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

In March 2011, Euramax Holdings, Euramax International and certain of our domestic subsidiaries entered into the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility with investment funds affiliated with Highland Capital Management, L.P. and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, as lenders. The amount outstanding under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility as of the dates of this report, and the maximum amount outstanding during 2012, was $125 million. For a description of the terms of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Senior Unsecured Loan Facility."

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Policies for Review and Approval of Related Party Transactions

In 2012, we adopted a formal Related Party Transaction Policy, which is designed to monitor and ensure the proper review, approval, ratification and disclosure of related party transactions. The policy applies to any transaction, arrangement or relationship (or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships) in which we were, are or will be a participant and the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which any related party had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. The audit committee of our board of directors must review, approve and ratify a related party transaction if such transaction is consistent with the Related Party Transaction Policy and is on terms, taken as a whole, which the audit committee believes are no less favorable to us than could be obtained in an arms-length transaction with an unrelated third party, unless the audit committee otherwise determines that the transaction is not in our best interests. Any related party transaction or modification of such transaction which our board of directors has approved or ratified by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors, who do not have a direct or indirect material interest in such transaction, does not need to be approved or ratified by our audit committee. In addition, related party transactions involving compensation may be approved by our compensation committee or the full board of directors in lieu of our audit committee. There have been no Related Party Transactions of a material nature during fiscal years 2010, 2011, or 2012 which were not approved by the audit committee or board of directors.

Director Independence

The board of directors of the Company has determined that each of the directors of the Company is independent within the rules of the SEC, NYSE, and Nasdaq, other than Mr. Lewis, our CEO.

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Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The following table presents by category of service the total fees for services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP, the Company’s principal accountant, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

	2012		2011
Audit Fees	$	1,152,100	$	1,069,506
Audit-Related Fees (1)	—		238,742
Tax Fees (2)	1,000,300		1,664,654
All Other Fees (3)	1,995		1,995
	$	2,154,395	$	2,974,897

(1) Includes fees and out-of-pocket expenses for professional services reasonably related to the audit of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements or review of the Company's interim financial statements. Amounts included in this category are related to the 2011 registration of the $375 million Senior Secured Notes with the Securities Exchange Commission.

(2) Includes tax compliance services in certain foreign locations.

(3) All other fees in 2012 and 2011 include a subscription for access to an accounting research tool.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The Audit Committee annually engages and pre-approves the audit and audit-related services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm, for the following year, to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. All allowable non-audit services are regularly required to be specifically identified and submitted to the Audit Committee for approval during regularly scheduled meetings.

For 2012, the Audit Committee discussed the non-audit services with Ernst & Young LLP and management to determine that they are permitted under the rules and regulations concerning auditor independence promulgated by the SEC and Public Accounting Oversight Board. Following such discussions, the Audit Committee determined that the provision of such non-audit services by Ernst & Young LLP was compatible with maintaining their independence.

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Part IV

Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

1. Financial Statements:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Consolidated Balance Sheets — December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011.

Consolidated Statements of Operations — Years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Operations — Years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit) — Years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2. Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of the SEC are not required under the related instructions, are inapplicable, or the information is included in the consolidated financial statements, and have therefore been omitted, other than Schedule 1 - Condensed Financial Information Euramax Holdings, Inc. (Parent Company Only).

3. List of Exhibits

See Exhibit Index beginning on page 141 of this report.

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EXHIBIT INDEX 

Exhibit Number		Description
2.1		Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 24, 1996, between Euramax International, Ltd. and Alumax Inc.* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
2.2		First Amendment to Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 25, 1996, between Euramax International, Ltd. and Alumax Inc.* (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
3.1		Certificate of Incorporation of Euramax Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
3.2		Bylaws of Euramax Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on October 21, 2011)
4.1		Indenture, dated as of March 18, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., the Guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
4.2		Form of 9 1/2% notes Senior Secured Notes due 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
4.3		First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 21, 2011, by and among Euramax International Inc., the Guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment No. 4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on December 22, 2011)
4.4		Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2009, among Euramax Holdings, Inc. and the Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
4.5		Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2010, among Euramax Holdings, Inc. and the Stockholders named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.1		Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated March 18, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., Euramax Holdings, Inc., certain domestic subsidiaries of Euramax International, Inc., various lenders, Regions Bank, as Collateral and Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Collateral Agent, and Regions Business Capital, as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on October 21, 2011)
10.2		First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated April 5, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., Euramax Holdings, Inc., certain domestic subsidiaries of Euramax International, Inc., various lenders, Regions Bank, as Collateral and Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Collateral Agent, and Regions Business Capital, as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on October 21, 2011)
10.3		Pledge and Security Agreement, dated March 18, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., the Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.4		Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., as borrower, Euramax Holdings, Inc. and certain subsidiaries of Euramax International, Inc. named therein, as guarantors, and investment funds affiliated with Highland Capital Management, L.P. and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, as lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on October 21, 2011)
10.5		First Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 13, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., as borrower, Euramax Holdings, Inc. and certain subsidiaries of Euramax International,  Inc. named therein as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Nexbank SSB, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.6		Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated March 18, 2011, by and among Euramax International, Inc., the other grantors party thereto and Regions Bank as Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.7		General Intercreditor Agreement, dated March 18, 2011, by and among Regions Bank, as ABL Collateral Agent, the Collateral Trustee, Euramax International, Inc. and the Guarantors and the other parties from time to time a party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.8		Stockholders Agreement, dated June 29, 2009, by and among Euramax Holdings, Inc. and holders of its common stock (certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on December 9, 2011)
10.9	†	Euramax Holdings, Inc. 2009 Executive Incentive Plan, effective as of September 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)

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Exhibit Number		Description
10.10	†	Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2011, by and between Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Mitchell Lewis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.11	†	Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of June 12, 2009, by and between Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Scott Vansant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.12	†	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for directors and executive officers under the Euramax Holdings, Inc. 2009 Executive Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.13	†	2011 Phantom Stock Plan of Euramax Holdings, Inc., dated April 15, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.14	†	Euramax International, Inc. Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan, dated February 4, 2010, as amended on December 22, 2011
10.15	†	Euramax International, Inc. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended, effective as of January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-176561) filed with the SEC on August 30, 2011)
10.16		Facility Agreement, by and among Coopertive Rabobank Roermond-Ecth U.A. and Euramax Coated Products, B.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 333-05978) filed with the SEC on May 11, 2012)
10.17		Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated March 25, 2013, by and among Euramax International, Inc., Euramax Holdings, Inc., Amerimax Richmond Company, Regions Bank, as Collateral and Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Collateral Agent, and Regions Business Capital, as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner
10.18	†	Euramax International, Inc. Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan, dated February 4, 2010, as amended on November 15, 2012
12.1		Computation of of Earnings to Fixed Charges
14.1		Euramax International, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 333-05978) filed with the SEC on March 23, 2012)
21.1		List of Subsidiaries of Euramax Holdings, Inc.
31.1		Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2		Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes -Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1		Certification of the CEO and CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxely Act of 2002.

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† Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement 

* Schedules and similar attachments to the Purchase Agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant will furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the SEC upon request. 

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SIGNATURES 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC.
By:	/s/ Mitchell B. Lewis
	Mitchell B. Lewis Chief Executive Officer and President

Date: March 29, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/ Mitchell B. Lewis	Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer)	March 29, 2013
Mitchell B. Lewis
/s/ R. Scott Vansant	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)	March 29, 2013
R. Scott Vansant
/s/ Michael D. Lundin	Chairman of the Board of Directors	March 29, 2013
Michael D. Lundin
/s/ James G. Bradley	Director	March 29, 2013
James G. Bradley
/s/ Jeffrey A. Brodsky	Director	March 29, 2013
Jeffrey A. Brodsky
/s/ Alvo M. Oddis	Director	March 29, 2013
Alvo M. Oddis
/s/ Lee B. Parker, III	Director	March 29, 2013
Lee B. Parker, III
/s/ Brian T. Stewart	Director	March 29, 2013
Brian T. Stewart

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EX-10.14

Exhibit 10.14

Euramax International, Inc.

Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan

February 4, 2010

Amended January 14, 2011

Amended December 22, 2011

Euramax International, Inc.

Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan

		Page
1.	Purpose	1
2.	Definitions	1
3.	Administration	4
4.	Awards	5
	(a)    Performance Objectives, Target Awards and Award Levels	5
	(b)    Determination of Awards	6
	(c)    Payment of Final Awards	7
5.	General Provisions	8
	(a)    Taxes	8
	(b)    Limitations on Rights Conferred under Plan and Beneficiaries	8
	(c)    Unfunded Status of Awards; Creation of Trusts	9
	(d)    Governing Law; Arbitration	9
	(e)    Amendment and Termination of Plan and Awards	9
	(f)    Effective Date	10
6.	Change in Control	10
	(a)    Payment of Awards	10
	(b)    Other Plan Provisions Unaffected	10

Euramax International, Inc.

EURAMAX INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

1.    Purpose. The purpose of this Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan") is to assist Euramax International, Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries in motivating high performance employees who occupy key positions and contribute to the growth and annual profitability of the Company and its subsidiaries through the award of annual incentives.

2.    Definitions. For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below:

(a)    "Award" means the fixed amount or percentage of Salary payable to a Participant as determined pursuant to Section 4.

(b)     "Award Level" means the percentage of a fixed amount of Salary payable to a Participant based on the level of Performance Objectives achievement as determined pursuant to Section 4(a).

(c)    "Beneficiary" with respect to Senior Executive Participants means the person, persons, trust or trusts which have been designated by the Senior Executive Participant in his or her most recent written beneficiary designation filed with the Company to receive the benefits specified under this Plan in the event of the Senior Executive Participant's death; Beneficiary with respect to all other Participants shall mean the person, persons, trust or trusts which have been designated by the Participant in his or her most recent beneficiary designation to receive the benefits specified under the Company's Group Life Insurance Plan. In either case, if there is no designated Beneficiary or surviving designated Beneficiary, then Beneficiary shall mean the person, persons, trust or trusts entitled by will or the laws of descent and distribution to receive such benefits.

(d)    "Board" means the Company's Board of the Directors.

(e)    “Business Development” means the aggregate net revenues, or net margin, as determined for each Operating Unit individually and the Company as a whole, which relate to new products or new customers that are identified as Business Development targets for the applicable Performance Year.

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(e)    "Cause" means (i) the willful and continued failure by the Participant to perform substantially his/her duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from the Participant's incapacity due to physical or mental illness) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Participant by the CEO or the President of the Company which specifically identifies the manner in which the Participant has not substantially performed his duties, (ii) the willful engagement by the Participant in conduct which is not authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company or within the normal course of the Participant's business decisions and is known by the Participant to be materially detrimental to the best interests of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or (iii) the willful engagement by the Participant in illegal conduct or any act of serious dishonesty which adversely affects, or, in the reasonable estimation of the Board of Directors of the Company, could in the future adversely affect, the value, reliability or performance of the Participant to the Company in a material manner. Any act, or failure to act, based upon authority given pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company or based upon the advice of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by the Participant in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Participant shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to the Participant written notice specifying the basis of the "Cause". In such event, the Participant will be given an opportunity, together with his counsel, to be heard before the Board so that the Board may determine if, the Participant was guilty of the conduct set forth above in (i), (ii) or (iii) of this subparagraph, in which event the determination of the Board shall be binding on the Participant

(f)    "CEO" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

(g)    "Change in Control" shall occur if and when any person or entity which is not as of the date hereof a shareholder or affiliate of a shareholder of the Company (i) becomes a record or beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities (whether by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reorganization, purchase of outstanding share capital or otherwise) or (ii) purchases all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company, in each case, which purchase has been approved by the Board and the holders of a majority of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company voting together as a single class.

(h)    "Committee" means the Board of the Company or such committee as may be designated by the Board to administer the Plan.

(i)    "Company" means Euramax International, Inc., a company incorporated in the State of Delaware or any successor corporation.

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(j)    "Days Sales in Working Capital" means, as to the Company, or as to the relevant Operating Unit, the sum of trade accounts receivable (including notes receivable resulting from a customer’s issuance of a note in exchange for amounts owed under trade terms and net of appropriate reserves), inventory (net of appropriate reserves), and accounts payable (vouchered and unvouchered), as shown on each of the 13 (December to December) unaudited monthly balance sheets of the Company (or of the relevant Operating Unit) prepared in the ordinary course by the Company for a Performance Year divided by the Company’s or Operating Units’ last twelve months net sales, multiplied by 364, in a 52 week year and by 371 in a 53 week year.

(k)    "EBITDA" means, as to the Company, the Company's and its subsidiaries' operating earnings on a consolidated basis, or as to an Operating Unit, that Operating Unit's operating earnings for the Performance Year, determined based on generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, before deducting depreciation and amortization based upon the annual financial statements certified by the independent certified public accountants regularly employed by the Company to audit its books and records.

(l)    "Eligible Employee" means each officer and other employees of the Company or its subsidiaries who are deemed to impact the Company's annual results, as determined by the Committee.

(m)    "Executive Participant" means each Participant who has been designated as such by the CEO with Committee approval and who is not a Senior Executive Participant.

(n)    "Operating Unit" means a subsidiary, business division or operating unit of the Company, designated as such by the CEO, for which a Participant works.

(o)    “Operations Targets” means specific and objective operational targets established by the Operating Unit and approved by the CEO for each Performance year relating to a Participant’s local operational performance.

(p)    "Participant" means Senior Executive Participants, Executive Participants and all other Eligible Employees designated to participate in the Plan for a designated Performance Year. Any additions to the Participant list in effect upon the adoption of this Plan must be approved by the CEO.

(q)    "Plan" means this Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan.

(r)    "Performance Objectives" means the measure of performance specified by the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) in accordance with Section 4(a), the achievement of which will trigger the vesting of Awards.

(s)    "Performance Year" means the fiscal year performance during all or part of which a Participant's entitlement to receive payment of an Award is based.

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(t)    "Permanent Disability" means a Participant is unable to perform, by reason of physical or mental incapacity, his employment duties to the Company, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days or a total period of two hundred ten (210) days in any three hundred sixty (360) day period.

(u)    "Salary" means a participant's annual base salary rate as in effect on September 30 of each Performance Year or, in the event of a Participant's termination during a Performance Year, on the date of termination.     

(v)    “Sales Targets” means specific and objective sales targets established by the Operating Unit and approved by the CEO for each Performance Year relating to a Participant’s Operating Unit’s sales performance.

(w)    "Senior Executive Participants" mean the CEO, CFO and any Vice President of the Company.

(x)    "Target Award" means a fixed amount or specified percentage of a Participant's Salary payable based upon 100% achievement of Performance Objectives, and as described more fully in Exhibit A.

3.    Administration.

(a)    Authority of the Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have full and final authority, in each case subject to and consistent with the provisions of the Plan, to select Participants, grant Awards, determine the type, number, and other terms and conditions of, and all other matters relating to, Awards, prescribe Award agreements (which need not be identical for each Participant) and rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan, construe and interpret the Plan and Award agreements and correct defects, supply omissions, or reconcile inconsistencies therein, and to make all other decisions and determinations as the Committee may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.

(b)    Manner of Exercise of Committee Authority. The Committee shall exercise sole and exclusive discretion on any matter relating to a Participant. Any action of the Committee shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all persons, including the Company, the Operating Units, Participants, persons claiming rights from or through a Participant, and stockholders. The express grant of any specific power to the Committee, and the taking of any action by the Committee, shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of the Committee. The Committee may delegate to officers or managers of the Company or any subsidiary, or committees thereof, the authority, subject to such terms as the Committee shall determine, to perform administrative functions and to perform such other functions as the Committee may determine.

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(c)    Limitation of Liability. The Committee may appoint agents to assist it in administering the Plan. The Committee and each member thereof shall be entitled to, in good faith, rely or act upon any report or other information furnished to him by any officer or employee of the Company or a subsidiary, the Company's independent certified public accountants, or any other agent assisting in the administration of the Plan. Members of the Committee and any officer or employee of the Company or a subsidiary acting at the direction or on behalf of the Committee shall not be personally liable for any action or determination taken or made in good faith with respect to the Plan, and shall, to the extent permitted by law, be fully indemnified and protected by the Company with respect to any such action or determination.

4.    Awards.

(a)    Performance Objectives, Target Awards and Award Levels.

(i)    Prior to February 15 of each Performance Year (or as promptly as practicable thereafter), the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) shall establish Performance Objectives for each Participant for such Performance Year. The Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) may, from time to time, change the Performance Objectives to specify different measures of performance of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, or of each Operating Unit within the Company, measures of individual performance of the Participant, or such other objective (and combinations of objectives) the achievement of which is expected to benefit the Company and its stockholders. A single Performance Objective may be specified for all Participants, or separate Performance Objectives may be specified for different groups of Participants or for individual Participants.

(ii)    Prior to February 15 of each Performance Year (or as promptly as practicable thereafter), the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) shall establish Target Awards and, if deemed appropriate, Award Levels. Such Target Awards will specify the Award payable to each Participant upon 100% achievement of the Performance Objectives applicable to such Participant. In addition, Award Levels may be established to determine whether, and the extent to which, a portion of the Target Award shall be payable to a Participant if the applicable Performance Objectives are not fully achieved, and whether, and the extent to which, payments in addition to the Target Award shall be made if the applicable Performance Objectives are exceeded. The Target Awards for the Performance Year and the manner for calculating Awards is set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto, which may from time to time be amended by the Board.

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(iii)    The Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) is authorized at any time during or after a Performance Year, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust, modify, or specify new Performance Objectives, Target Awards, Award Levels and related terms and conditions, (x) in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company or any Operating Unit or the financial statements of the Company or any Operating Unit, or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles, (y) with respect to any Participant whose position or duties with the Company or any Operating Unit changes during a Performance Year, or (z) with respect to any person who first becomes a Participant after the first day of the Performance Year.

(b)    Determination of Awards.

(i)    As promptly as practicable following approval by the Board of the annual audit of the Company performed by the independent certified public accountants employed by the Company in respect of a Performance Year, the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) shall determine whether and the extent to which Performance Objectives applicable to Participants were achieved and the Awards that correspond to such achievement and/or allocations as specified under the Award Levels for the Performance Year. All Awards shall be based on the annual financial statements of the Company as certified by the independent certified public accountants regularly employed by the Company to audit its books and records. Actual performance shall be calculated after accrual for all bonuses and Awards. Exchange rates as published in the Company's annual budget shall be used to convert local currencies into U.S. dollars for the purposes of determining the Company's earnings and Return for bonus calculations notwithstanding the actual exchange rate as of the date of calculation. The Committee may, in its sole and absolute discretion, in view of the Committee's assessment of the business strategy of the Company and subsidiaries, performance of comparable organizations, economic and business conditions, and any of the circumstances deemed relevant, increase or decrease final Award amounts otherwise determined under the first sentence of this Section 4(b)(i).

(ii)    Each Participant shall be entitled to an Award in accordance with the Target Award and any Award Levels (as adjusted) applicable to him or her based on the extent to which the Performance Objectives applicable to him or her have been achieved, provided, however, that the Committee may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, that a Participant shall not receive an Award if the Participant has received an unsatisfactory personal performance assessment for the Performance Year (whether or not such personal performance assessment was a component of the Participant's Performance Objectives for the Performance Year).

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(iii)    Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, if a Participant ceases to be employed by the Company or an Operating Unit prior to the payment of the Award for any reason (including, without limitation, by reason of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Participant's Operating Unit or the sale, transfer or exchange of such Operating Unit's outstanding securities (whether by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reorganization, sale of outstanding share capital or otherwise) to an entity which is neither another Operating Unit of, nor affiliated with, the Company) other than death, retirement, disability (as determined by the Committee) or transfer to an Operating Unit or to another Operating Unit, such Participant shall not be entitled to receive any portion of his or her Award for such Performance Year unless otherwise determined by the Committee (or the CEO if assigned by the Committee) in its sole and absolute discretion. If such cessation of employment results from such Participant's death, retirement, disability (as determined by the Committee) or transfer to an Operating Unit or to another Operating Unit, the Committee (or the CEO if assigned by the Committee) shall estimate in its sole and absolute discretion the level of achievement of Performance Objectives applicable to such Participant during the period of such Performance Year prior to such cessation, and such Participant or his or her Beneficiary shall be entitled to receive payment of the percentage of his or her Target Award or Award Level amount as determined in accordance with this Section 4(b)(iii) for the pro rata portion of such Performance Year during which such Participant was employed by the Company or an Operating Unit, unless payment of a greater percentage is approved in the sole and absolute discretion of the Committee.

(c)    Payment of Final Awards.

(i)    Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (ii) and (iii) below, each Participant shall receive payment, in a cash lump sum, of his or her final Award as soon as practicable following the determination in respect thereof made pursuant to Section 4(b) (a "Section 4(c)(i) Payment Date").

(ii)    In the event of the death of a Participant, any payments hereunder due to such Participant shall be paid to his or her Beneficiary at the time such payment otherwise would have been made. In the event of the normal retirement or Permanent Disability of a Participant, any payments hereunder due to such Participant shall be paid to such Participant at the time such payment otherwise would have been made.

(iii)    In the event of a Change in Control, any payments hereunder due to such Participant shall be paid in a cash lump sum no later than fifteen (15) days after a Change in Control.

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5.    General Provisions

(a)    Taxes. The Company or any subsidiary is authorized to withhold from any Award granted, any payment relating to an Award under the Plan or any payroll or other payment to a Participant, amounts of withholding and other taxes due in connection with any transaction involving an Award, and to take such other action as the Committee may deem advisable to enable the Company and Participants to satisfy obligations for the payment of withholding taxes and other tax obligations relating to any Award. This authority shall include authority for the Company to withhold payments in satisfaction of a Participant's tax obligations.

(b)    Limitations on Rights Conferred under Plan and Beneficiaries.

(i)    Status as a Participant shall not be construed as a commitment that any Award will become payable under the Plan. Nothing in the Plan shall be deemed to give any Eligible Employee any right to participate in the Plan except in accordance herewith.

(ii)    Nothing contained in the Plan or in any documents related to the Plan or to any Award shall confer upon any Eligible Employee or Participant any right to continue as an Eligible Employee, Participant or in the employ of the Company or a subsidiary or constitute any contract or agreement of employment, or interfere in any way with the right of the Company or a subsidiary to reduce such person's compensation, to change the position held by such person or to terminate the employment of such Eligible Employee or Participant, with or without cause, but nothing contained in this Plan or any document related thereto shall affect any other contractual right of any Eligible Employee or Participant.

(iii)    Except as specifically authorized in this Plan, no benefit payable under, or interest in, this Plan shall be transferable by a Participant except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or otherwise be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge, and any such attempted action shall be void and no such benefit or interest shall be, in any manner, liable for, or subject to, debts, contracts, liabilities, engagements or torts of any Eligible Employee or Beneficiary. Any attempt at transfer, assignment or other alienation prohibited by the preceding sentence shall be disregarded and all amounts payable hereunder shall be paid only in accordance with the provisions of the Plan.

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(c)    Unfunded Status of Awards; Creation of Trusts. The Plan is intended to constitute an "unfunded" plan for incentive compensation. With respect to any amounts payable to a Participant pursuant to an Award, nothing contained in the Plan (or in any documents related thereto), nor the creation or adoption of the Plan, the grant of any Award, or the taking of any other action taken pursuant to the provisions of the Plan shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general creditor of the Company; provided, however, that the Committee may authorize the creation of trusts or make other arrangements to meet the Company's obligations under the Plan pursuant to any Award, which trusts or other arrangements shall be consistent with the "unfunded" status of the Plan unless the Committee otherwise determines with the consent of each affected Participant.

(d)    Governing Law; Arbitration. The validity, construction, and effect of the Plan, any rules and regulations relating to the Plan, and any Award agreement shall be determined in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code, to the extent applicable, other laws (including those governing contracts) of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws, and applicable federal law. If any provision hereof shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be fully effective. Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Plan shall be settled exclusively by arbitration in Atlanta, Georgia by three arbitrators in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time of submission to arbitration. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators' award in any court having jurisdiction. For purposes of settling any dispute or controversy arising hereunder or for the purpose of entering any judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrators, the Company and the Participant hereby consent to the jurisdiction of any or all of the following courts: (i) the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, (ii) any of the courts of the State of Georgia, or (iii) any other court having jurisdiction. The Company and the Participant hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to such jurisdiction and any defense of inconvenient forum. The Company and the Participant hereby agree that a judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. The costs and expenses of the arbitration, including without limitation the legal fees and expenses of both parties, shall be borne by the party against whom the award is entered as determined by the arbitrators, in their sole discretion.

(e)    Amendment and Termination of Plan and Awards. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Board of Directors may, at any time, terminate or, from time to time, amend, modify or suspend the Plan and the terms and provisions of any Awards theretofore awarded to any Participants which have not been settled by payment. No Award may be granted during any suspension of the Plan or after its termination.

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(f)    Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective upon its approval by the Board. The Plan shall remain in effect until such time as it may be terminated pursuant to Section 5(e).

6.    Change in Control.

(a)    Payment of Awards.

(i)    Notwithstanding any provision of this Plan to the contrary, in the event of a Change in Control, a Participant shall be entitled to receive any unpaid Excess Award in respect of a prior Performance Year and an Award for the Performance Year in progress on the date of such Change in Control, equal to a pro rata portion of his or her full Target Award for such Performance Year as if 100% of the Performance Objectives were fully met based on the number of days from the beginning of the Performance Year to the date of the Change in Control.

(ii)    All amounts payable pursuant to this Section 6(a) shall be made in a cash lump sum to the Participant no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of a Change in Control. Nothing in the Plan shall prevent the Committee from continuing Awards, to the extent not paid under this provision, after a Change in Control.

(b)    Other Plan Provisions Unaffected. Nothing in this Section 6 shall affect the operation of the provisions of this Plan prior to a Change in Control.

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EXHIBIT A

TARGET AWARDS

For each Performance Year, the Target Awards shall be a percentage of the Participant's Salary fixed by the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) ranging in 5% increments. Each Participant shall participate at the same Target Award at which he or she participated in respect of the immediately preceding Performance Year, unless otherwise approved by the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee).

The potential Award that can be achieved by a Participant in respect of each Target Award level will be provided to the Committee on a schedule, which will provide the percentages of the targets that are achieved for the Performance Year.

I. AWARDS

(A)     The Participant Award Level for each Participant shall be based on the achievement of the Performance Objectives as indicated in Section II of this Exhibit A. Participants will receive 100% of the Award at the Participant’s Award Level to the extent all the Performance Objectives are met at 100% as further reflected on the Schedule 1 attached hereto. Achievement of more or less than 100% of the Performance Objectives for such Performance Year shall result in an Award corresponding to the attached Schedule 1.

(B)    In order for an Award to be paid to a Participant, the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, must achieve a threshold of 85% of the EBITDA Performance Objectives. In the event the total aggregate Award to all Participants would exceed 100% of the aggregate Target Award for such Participants in a Performance Year, the aggregate amount of Award earned in excess of the Target Award for the Participants shall be reduced, on a pro rata basis to each Participant, to no more than 10% of the EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, in excess of the EBITDA Performance Objective. No payment shall be made to a Participate in excess of such Participant’s aggregate Target Award if the total aggregate Award to all Participants would exceed 10% of the EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries.

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(C)    In order for an Award to be paid to any Participant who has a Performance Objective tied to the Ebitda performance of an Operating Unit, both (a) the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, and (b) the Operating Unit for which the Participant works must achieve a threshold of 85% of the EBITDA Performance Objectives; provided, however, that if the Operating Unit for which such Participant works achieves its EBITDA Performance Objectives for a Performance Year, but the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, does not achieve its EBITDA Performance Objectives for such Performance Year, then the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) may in its discretion pay to such Participant that portion of the Award based on the achievement of the Operating Unit's EBITDA Performance Objectives for such Performance Year. In the event the total aggregate Award to all Participants of an Operating Unit would exceed 100% of the aggregate Target Award for the Participants in a Performance Year, the aggregate amount of Award earned in excess of the Target Award for the Participants shall be reduced, on a pro rata basis to each Participant, to no more than 10% of the EBITDA of the Operating Unit, in excess of the EBITDA Performance Objective. No payment shall be made to a Participant of an Operating Unit in excess of such Participant’s aggregate Target Award if the total aggregate Award to all Participants of such Operating Unit would exceed 10% of the EBITDA of the Operating Unit.

II.    PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE ALLOCATION

The Performance Objectives and the relevant percentages of such Performance Objectives for each Participant are indicated below:    

(A)    Euramax Corporate Participants

85%    Euramax Ebitda

15%    Euramax Days Sales in Working Capital

(B)    Euramax Participants who reside outside North America

20%    Euramax Ebitda

55%    Operating Unit Ebitda

15%     Operating Unit Days Sales in Working Capital

10%    Operating Unit Business Development

(C)    Euramax North American Officers and Corporate Participants

20%    Euramax Ebitda

65%    Euramax North America Ebitda

15%    Euramax North America Days Sales in Working Capital

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(D)    Euramax North American Sales Management Participants

20%    Euramax Ebitda

40%    Operating Unit Sales Targets

25%    Operating Unit Ebitda

15%    North American Days Sales in Working Capital        

(E)    Euramax North American Operations Management

20%     Euramax Ebitda

25%    North America Ebitda

55%    Local Operations Targets

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Schedule 1 to Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan EXHIBIT A

Performance Objective (PO)

% of  EBITDA PO	85.0	%	90.0	%	95.0	%	100.0	%	105.0	%	110.0	%	115.0	%	120.0	%	125.0	%	130.0	%
% of TBO Paid	40.0	%	60.0	%	80.0	%	100.0	%	116.6	%	133.3	%	150.0	%	166.6	%	183.3	%	200.0	%

1. Each percent over 85% of the Performance Objective results in an additional 4% increase in the percentage of Target Award up to 100%

2. Each percent over 100% of the Performance Objective results in an additional 3.3% increase in percentage of Target Award up to 200%

3. Each percent over 130% of a Performance Objective results in an additional 1% increase of Target Award with no cap

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Example for Schedule 1 to Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan

Assume a North American Officer and Corporate Participant with a $50,000 base salary and a 20% Target Award (TA) has the following targets and actual results:

Targets:

Euramax Ebitda	$120 million
North America Ebitda	$50 million
Working Capital	40 days

Actual Results:

Euramax Ebitda	$110 million
North America Ebitda	$60 million
Working Capital	36.8 days

The Participant’s bonus would be calculated as follows:

Euramax Ebitda      =    110/120= 91.6%

91.6% -75%     = 16.6 x 4%         = 66.4% of TA

North America Ebitda =    60/50    = 120%

120% - 100%     = 20 x 3.3%     = 66% + 100%     = 166% of TA

Days Working Capital =     40 + (40-36.8)    = 108%

40

108% - 100%     = 8 x 3.3%     = 26.4% + 100%    = 126.4% of TA

The Participant would be paid as follows:

Euramax Ebitda: 20% (TA) x 20%(Euramax Portion) x 66.4% (Target Achieved)    = 2.65%

North American Ebitda: 20% (TA) x 65% (Opco Portion) x 166% (Target Achieved)     = 21.58%

Working Capital:    20% (TA) x 15% (Target) x 126.4% (Target Achieved)     = 3.79%

Total Bonus:    2.5% + 18.7% + 7.5% + 6.3%     = 28%

$50,000 x 28% =    $ 14,000 bonus

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EX-10.17

EXECUTION VERSION

March 25, 2013

Via Overnight Courier

Euramax International, Inc.

Euramax Holdings, Inc.

Amerimax Richmond Company

303 Research Drive, Suite 400

Norcross, Georgia 30092

Attention: R. Scott Vansant

RE: Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement (this "Amendment")

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to that certain Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated March 18, 2011 (as at any time amended, modified, restated, or supplemented, the "Credit Agreement"), by and among EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC.,a Delaware corporation ("Borrower"), EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings"), AMERIMAXRICHMOND COMPANY, an Indiana corporation ("Richmond"; Holdings and Richmond are collectively referred to herein as "Guarantors" and individually as a "Guarantor"; Borrower and Guarantors are collectively referred to herein as "Credit Parties" and individually as a "Credit Party"), REGIONS BANK, an Alabama banking corporation, in its capacity as collateral and administrative agent (together with its successors in such capacity, "Agent") for various financial institutions (together with their respective successors and permitted assigns, "Lenders") party from time to time to the Credit Agreement, and Lenders. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

Credit Parties have requested that Agent and Lenders agree to enter into this Amendment. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Agent and Lenders are willing to enter into this Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, for TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) in hand paid and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby severally acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1.    Amendments to Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

(a)    By deleting the pricing grid set forth in the definition of "Applicable Margin" set forth in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new pricing grid:

		For Swingline Loans	For Revolving Loans
	S&P and Moody's Corporate Credit Ratings for Euramax	LIR	LIBOR	Base Rate
Level I	Ratings equal to or better than (x) BB- from S&P and (y) Ba3 from Moody's	2.00%	2.00%	1.00%
Level II	Ratings equal to or better than (x) B- but less than BB- from S&P and (y) B3 but less than Ba3 from Moody's	2.25%	2.25%	1.25%
Level III	Ratings equal to (x) B- from S&P and Caa1, Caa2, or Caa3 from Moody's, or (y) CCC+, CCC, or CCC- from S&P and B3 from Moody's	2.50%	2.50%	1.50%
Level IV	Ratings equal to or less than (x) CCC+ from S&P and (y) Caa1 from Moody's	2.75%	2.75%	1.75%

(b)    By deleting clauses (b) and (c) of the definition of "Borrowing Base" set forth in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new clauses (b) and (c):

(b)    the least of (i) 70% (or such lesser percentage as Agent or Agent and Co-Collateral Agent collectively may determine from time to time in their Credit Judgment) of the total amount of Eligible Inventory, (ii) 85% of the NOLV of Eligible Inventory, and (iii) the amount that is equal to one and one-half (1.5) multiplied by the amount of availability created under clause (a) of this definition of Borrowing Base; plus

(c)    (i) during the Seasonal Overadvance Period and subject to the satisfaction of the Seasonal Overadvance Conditions, and (ii) during the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period and subject to the satisfaction of the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Conditions, in either case, the Seasonal Overadvance Amount;

(c)    By deleting clause (j) of the definition of "Eligible Accounts" set forth in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new clause (j):

(j)    owing by any Account Debtor (and such Account Debtor's Affiliates) whose aggregate Accounts exceed (i) with respect to Lowe's Companies Inc., 20% of the total of Borrowers' Accounts, (ii) with respect to The Home Depot, Inc., 25% of the total of Borrowers' Accounts, and (iii) with respect to all other Account Debtors, 10% of the total of Borrowers' Accounts, but only in each case to the extent of such excess;

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(d)    By deleting the definition of "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Testing Period" set forth in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new definition of "Financial Covenant Testing Period", in proper alphabetical sequence:

"Financial Covenant Testing Period" means if Excess Availability is less than 12.5% of the lesser of (a) the Borrowing Base and (b) the aggregate amount of the Commitments at any time, the period commencing on the last day of the immediately preceding month with respect to which financial statements were due hereunder prior to such occurrence, and continuing on the last day of each month thereafter until such time as Excess Availability is equal to or greater than 12.5% of the lesser of (a) the Borrowing Base and (b) the aggregate amount of the Commitments. In determining whether a Financial Covenant Testing Period exists, clause (c) of the definition of "Borrowing Base" shall not be included for purposes of calculating the Borrowing Base under this definition.

(e)    By deleting the definition of "Minimum Excess Availability Reserve" set forth in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new definition:

"Minimum Excess Availability Reserve" means, on any Business Day of determination (a) on or before November 30, 2013, a reserve in the amount of $1,000,000, and (b) thereafter, as determined by Agent, a reserve in the amount of the greater of (i) $3,000,000 and (ii) 20% of the aggregate outstanding Working Capital Obligations on the applicable date of determination; provided, that, at any time that Borrowers deliver to Agent the Corporate Credit Rating Certificate certifying that Euramax has achieved a corporate credit rating of at least B- from S&P and at least B3 from Moody’s, then the amount of the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve shall be an amount equal to $3,000,000, for so long as Euramax maintains such corporate credit rating.

(f)    By deleting the definitions of "Seasonal Overadvance Amount" and "Seasonal Overadvance Period" set forth in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new definitions, in proper alphabetical order:

"Seasonal Overadvance Amount" means, (a) on any date during a Seasonal Overadvance Period, an amount equal to $15,000,000, (b) on any date during the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period, an amount equal to $8,000,000, (c) on any date that is not during a Seasonal Overadvance Period, an amount equal to $0, and (d) at all times following Agent's receipt of a Compliance Certificate described in clause (b) of the definition of 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Conditions demonstrating that Borrowers' consolidated 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the applicable immediately preceding twelve-month period is less than 1.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to $0.

"Seasonal Overadvance Period" means, during any calendar year (other than the calendar year 2013), the period beginning on January 1 and ending on April 30 of such year.

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(g)    By adding the following new definitions to Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement, in proper alphabetical order:

"2013 Seasonal Overadvance Conditions" means, at all times during the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period, each of the following conditions, the satisfaction of which shall be determined by Agent:

(a)    Within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal month, Borrowers deliver to Agent, and Agent finds satisfactory, a set of consolidated and consolidating balance sheets and statements of income of Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal month, all in reasonable detail, together with a Financial Officer Certification with respect thereto; and

(b)    Concurrently with the delivery of the consolidated and consolidating balance sheets and statements of income of Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries described in the foregoing clause (a), Borrowers deliver to Agent a Compliance Certificate demonstrating that the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the immediately preceding twelve-month period is equal to or greater than 1.00 to 1.00.

"2013 Seasonal Overadvance Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" means the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries, subject to the following modifications:

(a)    The deductions from the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis shall include (i) the Consolidated Capital Expenditures of Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries on consolidated basis for the applicable period, and (ii) the total liability for United States federal income taxes and other taxes attributable to the United States operations of Euramax actually paid in cash by Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in respect of the applicable period; and

(b)    In calculating the Consolidated Net Income of Euramax and its Domestic Subsidiaries,

(i)    such calculation shall not include the amount of dividends or distributions or other payments that are paid in cash (or to the extent converted into cash) or Cash Equivalents to Euramax or a Domestic Subsidiary during the applicable period, and

(ii)    such calculation shall include the interest income and management fees earned by Euramax or a Domestic Subsidiary from a European Affiliate or Subsidiary of Euramax during such period and included in the applicable period's calculation of Net Income and that are paid in cash to Euramax or a Domestic Subsidiary from a European Affiliate or Subsidiary of Euramax during such period or within the 20-day period immediately following such period.

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"2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period" means the period beginning on the Fourth Amendment Date, and ending on November 30, 2013.

"Fourth Amendment Date" means March 25, 2013.

(h)    By deleting subclause (i) of Section 2.2(b) of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new subclause (i):

(i)    If the Working Capital Obligations outstanding at any time should exceed the Borrowing Base at such time, including as a result of the reduction of the Seasonal Overadvance Amount to $0 in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (an "Out-of-Formula Condition"), such Working Capital Obligations shall nevertheless constitute Obligations that are secured by the Collateral and entitled to all of the benefits of the Credit Documents. In the event that Lenders are willing in their sole and absolute discretion to make Out-of-Formula Loans or are required to do so by Section 2.2(b)(ii), such Out-of-Formula Loans shall be payable on demand and shall bear interest as provided in Section 2.5(e). Borrowers acknowledge and agree that if an Out-of-Formula Condition exists at the time of or as a result of the reduction of the Seasonal Overadvance Amount to $0 in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Agent and Lenders shall have no obligation to continue to honor Borrowers requests for Revolving Loans until such time that such Out-of-Formula Condition is cured.

(i)    By deleting the paragraph beginning with "During a Seasonal Overadvance Period" set forth in Section 2.5(a) of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new paragraph:

During (A) a Seasonal Overadvance Period, upon the satisfaction of the Seasonal Overadvance Conditions, the delivery of the Seasonal Overadvance Notice, and Agent's acceptance of the same (and the inclusion of the Seasonal Overadvance Amount in the Borrowing Base), and (B) the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period and upon the satisfaction of the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Conditions, in either case, all Revolving Loans up to the Seasonal Overadvance Amount (which shall be deemed to be the first Revolving Loans made and outstanding) shall bear interest based upon the rates set forth above, as applicable, plus 0.50%.

(j)    By deleting clause (g) of Section 2.6 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new clause (g):

(g)    Seasonal Overadvance Fee. On the date that Agent receives a Seasonal Overadvance Notice from Euramax, and concurrently with the delivery of such Seasonal Overadvance Notice and Agent's acceptance of the same (and the inclusion of the Seasonal Overadvance Amount in the Borrowing Base),Borrowers shall be jointly and severally obligated to pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, an activation fee in the amount of 0.20% of the Seasonal Overadvance Amount (such fee is referred to herein as the "Seasonal Overadvance Fee"). For the avoidance of doubt, Borrowers shall not be required to pay the Seasonal Overadvance Fee during the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period.

(k)    By deleting clause (a) of Section 2.28 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new clause (a):

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(a)    Term of Commitments. Subject to each Lender's right to cease making Loans and other extensions of credit to Borrowers when any Default or Event of Default exists or upon termination of the Commitments as provided in Section 2.28(b) below, the Commitments shall be in effect for a period (the "Term") from the date hereof, through the close of business on March 1, 2018, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 2.28(b) below; provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, if Agent has not received on or before December 31, 2015, evidence satisfactory to Agent that the scheduled maturity dates of the Indebtedness arising under each of the Senior Secured Notes Documents and the $125,000,000 Unsecured Debt Documents, in each case, have been extended to a date that is ninety (90) or more days following March 1, 2018, then the last day of the Term shall be January 1, 2016.

(l)    By deleting the reference to "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Testing Period" set forth in clause (c) of Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof a reference to "Financial Covenant Testing Period".

(m)    By deleting clause (q) of Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new clause (q):

(q)    Cash Flow Summaries and Information. At the request of Agent or Requisite Lenders, for so long as there are Working Capital Obligations outstanding during a Seasonal Overadvance Period or during the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period, by 5:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, Euramax shall deliver to Agent and each Lender a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.

(n)    By deleting clauses (a) and (b) of Section 6.8 of the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following new clauses (a) and (b):

(a)    Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. At all times on and after December 1, 2013, Credit Parties shall not permit the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for Euramax and its Subsidiaries, which shall be tested as of the last day of each month occurring during the Financial Covenant Testing Period for the immediately preceding twelve-month period, to be less than 1.15 to 1.00.

(b)    Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. During the 2013 Seasonal Overadvance Period, Credit Parties shall not permit the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Euramax and its Subsidiaries, which shall be tested as of the last day of each month occurring during the Financial Covenant Testing Period for the immediately preceding twelve-month period, to be less than $55,000,000.

(o)    By deleting Appendix B to the Credit Agreement, and by substituting in lieu thereof Appendix B attached hereto.

2.    Conditions Precedent. The effectiveness of the amendments contained in Section 1 hereof is subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, unless satisfaction thereof is specifically waived in writing by Agent:

(a)    Agent shall have received an original signed counterpart to this Amendment from each Credit Party and each Lender;

(b)    Agent shall have received an original signed counterpart to a Third Amended and Restated Deposit Account Control Agreement (Lockbox – Without Activation), substantially in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto, from each party thereto;

(c)    Agent shall have received an original signed counterpart to a Fourth Amended and Restated Deposit Account Control Agreement (Account – With Activation), substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto, from each party thereto; and

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(d)    Agent shall have received (i) the Amendment Fee (as defined below), and (ii) the additional fees set forth in a fee letter dated on or about the date hereof, among Agent and Credit Parties.

3.    Post-Closing Covenants. Each Credit Party hereby agrees as follows

(a)    On or before June 1, 2013, Credit Parties shall (i) execute and deliver such amendments to existing mortgages, deeds of trust, and deeds to secure debt in favor of Agent as required by Agent to (among other things) reflect the extension of the last day of the Term as contemplated herein, and (ii) deliver date-down endorsements to existing mortgagee title insurance policies as required by Agent in connection with such amendments; and

(b)    On or before June 1, 2013, Credit Parties shall execute and deliver, and cause Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo") to execute and deliver, one or more Control Agreements in favor of Agent with respect to Deposit Accounts 4122164791 and 2000148410288, maintained by Wells Fargo.

4.    Ratification and Reaffirmation; Acknowledgement; and Representations and Warranties.

(a)    Each Credit Party hereby ratifies and reaffirms the Obligations, each of the Credit Documents and all of such Credit Party's covenants, duties, indebtedness and liabilities under the Credit Documents. Each Credit Party acknowledges and stipulates that the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents executed by such Credit Party are legal, valid and binding obligations of such Credit Party that are enforceable against such Credit Party in accordance with the terms thereof; all of the Obligations are owing and payable without defense, offset or counterclaim (and to the extent there exists any such defense, offset or counterclaim on the date hereof, the same is hereby waived by such Credit Party); and the security interests and Liens granted by such Credit Party in favor of Agent are duly perfected, first priority security interests and liens with respect to the ABL Priority Collateral.

(b)    Each Credit Party represents and warrants to Agent and the Lenders, to induce Agent and the Lenders to enter into this Amendment, that no Default or Event of Default exists on the date hereof; the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of such Credit Party and this Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by such Credit Party; and all of the representations and warranties made by such Credit Party in the Credit Agreement are true and correct on and as of the date hereof.

5.    Amendment Fee; Expenses of Agent. In consideration of Agent's and Lenders' willingness to enter into this Amendment as set forth herein, Credit Parties agree to jointly and severally pay to Agent for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, an amendment fee in the amount of$70,000in immediately available funds on the date hereof (the "Amendment Fee"). Additionally, Credit Parties agree to pay, on demand, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Agent in connection with the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Amendment and any other Credit Documents executed pursuant hereto and any and all amendments, modifications, and supplements thereto, including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented costs and fees of Agent's legal counsel and any taxes or expenses associated with or incurred in connection with any instrument or agreement referred to herein or contemplated hereby.

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6.    Miscellaneous. Except as expressly set forth in this Amendment, nothing herein shall be deemed to amend or modify any provision of the Credit Agreement or any of the other Credit Documents, each of which shall remain in full force and effect. This Amendment shall be part of the Credit Agreement and a breach of any representation, warranty or covenant herein shall constitute an Event of Default. Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the Credit Agreement to "this Agreement," "hereunder," or words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment. This Amendment is not intended to be, nor shall it be construed to create, a novation or accord and satisfaction, and the Credit Agreement as herein modified shall continue in full force and effect. Each Credit Party agrees to take such further actions as Agent shall reasonably request from time to time in connection herewith to evidence or give effect to the amendments set forth herein or any of the transactions contemplated hereby. Section titles and references used in this Amendment shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not a part of the agreements among the parties hereto.

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This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. The parties acknowledge that this Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto (but such party shall promptly deliver to Agent an original signature by overnight delivery). To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the parties hereto each hereby waives the right to trial by jury in any action, suit, counterclaim or proceeding arising out of or related to this Amendment.

Very truly yours,

REGIONS BANK, as Agent

("Agent")

By:_______________________________

Linda Harris, Senior Vice President

REGIONS BANK

("Lender")

By:_______________________________

Linda Harris, Senior Vice President

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

("Lender")

By:_______________________________

Matt Mouledous, Vice President

[Signature pages continue on following page.]

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement

EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC.

AMERIMAX RICHMOND COMPANY

By:_______________________________

R. Scott Vansant, Chief Financial Officer

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement

Appendix B

[See attached.]

APPENDIX B

TO AMENDED AND RESTATED SENIOR

SECURED REVOLVING CREDIT AND

GUARANTY AGREEMENT

Notice Addresses

BORROWERS AND GUARANTORS:

EURAMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. and each Borrower and Guarantor

303 Research Drive, Suite 400

Norcross, Georgia 30092

Attention: R. Scott Vansant

AGENT:

REGIONS BANK, as Agent

1180 West Peachtree Street NW

Suite 1000

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Attention: Euramax Loan Administration Officer

LENDERS:

REGIONS BANK

1180 West Peachtree Street NW

Suite 1000

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Attention: Euramax Loan Administration Officer

WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC

1100 Abernathy Road, Suite 1600

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Attention: Business Finance Manager

Fax No.: (770) 804-0785

EXHIBIT A

Third Amended and Restated Deposit Account Control Agreement (Lockbox – Without Activation)

[See attached.]

EXHIBIT B

Fourth Amended and Restated Deposit Account Control Agreement (Account – With Activation)

[See attached.]

EX-10.18

Exhibit 10.18

Euramax International, Inc.

Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan

February 4, 2010

Amended January 14, 2011

Amended December 22, 2011

Amended November 15, 2012

Euramax International, Inc.

Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan

		Page
1.	Purpose	1
2.	Definitions	1
3.	Administration	4
4.	Awards	5
	(a)    Performance Objectives, Target Awards and Award Levels	5
	(b)    Determination of Awards	6
	(c)    Payment of Final Awards	7
5.	General Provisions	8
	(a)    Taxes	8
	(b)    Limitations on Rights Conferred under Plan and Beneficiaries	8
	(c)    Unfunded Status of Awards; Creation of Trusts	9
	(d)    Governing Law; Arbitration	9
	(e)    Amendment and Termination of Plan and Awards	9
	(f)    Effective Date	10
6.	Change in Control	10
	(a)    Payment of Awards	10
	(b)    Other Plan Provisions Unaffected	10

Euramax International, Inc.

EURAMAX INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

1.    Purpose. The purpose of this Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan") is to assist Euramax International, Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries in motivating high performance employees who occupy key positions and contribute to the growth and annual profitability of the Company and its subsidiaries through the award of annual incentives.

2.    Definitions. For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below:

(a)    "Award" means the fixed amount or percentage of Salary payable to a Participant as determined pursuant to Section 4.

(b)     "Award Level" means the percentage of a fixed amount of Salary payable to a Participant based on the level of Performance Objectives achievement as determined pursuant to Section 4(a).

(c)    "Beneficiary" with respect to Senior Executive Participants means the person, persons, trust or trusts which have been designated by the Senior Executive Participant in his or her most recent written beneficiary designation filed with the Company to receive the benefits specified under this Plan in the event of the Senior Executive Participant's death; Beneficiary with respect to all other Participants shall mean the person, persons, trust or trusts which have been designated by the Participant in his or her most recent beneficiary designation to receive the benefits specified under the Company's Group Life Insurance Plan. In either case, if there is no designated Beneficiary or surviving designated Beneficiary, then Beneficiary shall mean the person, persons, trust or trusts entitled by will or the laws of descent and distribution to receive such benefits.

(d)    "Board" means the Company's Board of the Directors.

(e)    “Business Development” means the aggregate net revenues, or net margin, as determined for each Operating Unit individually and the Company as a whole, which relate to new products or new customers that are identified as Business Development targets for the applicable Performance Year.

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(e)    "Cause" means (i) the willful and continued failure by the Participant to perform substantially his/her duties with the Company (other than any such failure resulting from the Participant's incapacity due to physical or mental illness) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Participant by the CEO or the President of the Company which specifically identifies the manner in which the Participant has not substantially performed his duties, (ii) the willful engagement by the Participant in conduct which is not authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company or within the normal course of the Participant's business decisions and is known by the Participant to be materially detrimental to the best interests of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or (iii) the willful engagement by the Participant in illegal conduct or any act of serious dishonesty which adversely affects, or, in the reasonable estimation of the Board of Directors of the Company, could in the future adversely affect, the value, reliability or performance of the Participant to the Company in a material manner. Any act, or failure to act, based upon authority given pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company or based upon the advice of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by the Participant in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Participant shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to the Participant written notice specifying the basis of the "Cause". In such event, the Participant will be given an opportunity, together with his counsel, to be heard before the Board so that the Board may determine if, the Participant was guilty of the conduct set forth above in (i), (ii) or (iii) of this subparagraph, in which event the determination of the Board shall be binding on the Participant

(f)    "CEO" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

(g)    "Change in Control" shall occur if and when any person or entity which is not as of the date hereof a shareholder or affiliate of a shareholder of the Company (i) becomes a record or beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities (whether by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reorganization, purchase of outstanding share capital or otherwise) or (ii) purchases all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company, in each case, which purchase has been approved by the Board and the holders of a majority of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company voting together as a single class.

(h)    "Committee" means the Board of the Company or such committee as may be designated by the Board to administer the Plan.

(i)    "Company" means Euramax International, Inc., a company incorporated in the State of Delaware or any successor corporation.

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(j)    "Days Sales in Working Capital" means, as to the Company, or as to the relevant Operating Unit, the sum of trade accounts receivable (including notes receivable resulting from a customer’s issuance of a note in exchange for amounts owed under trade terms and net of appropriate reserves), inventory (net of appropriate reserves), and accounts payable (vouchered and unvouchered), as shown on each of the 13 (December to December) unaudited monthly balance sheets of the Company (or of the relevant Operating Unit) prepared in the ordinary course by the Company for a Performance Year divided by the Company’s or Operating Units’ last twelve months net sales, multiplied by 364, in a 52 week year and by 371 in a 53 week year.

(k)    "EBITDA" means, as to the Company, the Company's and its subsidiaries' operating earnings on a consolidated basis, or as to an Operating Unit, that Operating Unit's operating earnings for the Performance Year, determined based on generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, before deducting depreciation and amortization based upon the annual financial statements certified by the independent certified public accountants regularly employed by the Company to audit its books and records.

(l)    "Eligible Employee" means each officer and other employees of the Company or its subsidiaries who are deemed to impact the Company's annual results, as determined by the Committee.

(m)    "Executive Participant" means each Participant who has been designated as such by the CEO with Committee approval and who is not a Senior Executive Participant.

(n)    "Operating Unit" means a subsidiary, business division or operating unit of the Company, designated as such by the CEO, for which a Participant works.

(o)    “Operations Targets” means specific and objective operational targets established by the Operating Unit and approved by the CEO for each Performance year relating to a Participant’s local operational performance.

(p)    "Participant" means Senior Executive Participants, Executive Participants and all other Eligible Employees designated to participate in the Plan for a designated Performance Year. Any additions to the Participant list in effect upon the adoption of this Plan must be approved by the CEO.

(q)    "Plan" means this Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan.

(r)    "Performance Objectives" means the measure of performance specified by the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) in accordance with Section 4(a), the achievement of which will trigger the vesting of Awards.

(s)    "Performance Year" means the fiscal year performance during all or part of which a Participant's entitlement to receive payment of an Award is based.

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(t)    "Permanent Disability" means a Participant is unable to perform, by reason of physical or mental incapacity, his employment duties to the Company, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days or a total period of two hundred ten (210) days in any three hundred sixty (360) day period.

(u)    "Salary" means a participant's annual base salary rate as in effect on September 30 of each Performance Year or, in the event of a Participant's termination during a Performance Year, on the date of termination.     

(v)    “Sales Targets” means specific and objective sales targets established by the Operating Unit and approved by the CEO for each Performance Year relating to a Participant’s Operating Unit’s sales performance.

(w)    "Senior Executive Participants" mean the CEO, CFO and any Vice President of the Company.

(x)    "Target Award" means a fixed amount or specified percentage of a Participant's Salary payable based upon 100% achievement of Performance Objectives, and as described more fully in Exhibit A.

3.    Administration.

(a)    Authority of the Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have full and final authority, in each case subject to and consistent with the provisions of the Plan, to select Participants, grant Awards, determine the type, number, and other terms and conditions of, and all other matters relating to, Awards, prescribe Award agreements (which need not be identical for each Participant) and rules and regulations for the administration of the Plan, construe and interpret the Plan and Award agreements and correct defects, supply omissions, or reconcile inconsistencies therein, and to make all other decisions and determinations as the Committee may deem necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.

(b)    Manner of Exercise of Committee Authority. The Committee shall exercise sole and exclusive discretion on any matter relating to a Participant. Any action of the Committee shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all persons, including the Company, the Operating Units, Participants, persons claiming rights from or through a Participant, and stockholders. The express grant of any specific power to the Committee, and the taking of any action by the Committee, shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of the Committee. The Committee may delegate to officers or managers of the Company or any subsidiary, or committees thereof, the authority, subject to such terms as the Committee shall determine, to perform administrative functions and to perform such other functions as the Committee may determine.

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(c)    Limitation of Liability. The Committee may appoint agents to assist it in administering the Plan. The Committee and each member thereof shall be entitled to, in good faith, rely or act upon any report or other information furnished to him by any officer or employee of the Company or a subsidiary, the Company's independent certified public accountants, or any other agent assisting in the administration of the Plan. Members of the Committee and any officer or employee of the Company or a subsidiary acting at the direction or on behalf of the Committee shall not be personally liable for any action or determination taken or made in good faith with respect to the Plan, and shall, to the extent permitted by law, be fully indemnified and protected by the Company with respect to any such action or determination.

4.    Awards.

(a)    Performance Objectives, Target Awards and Award Levels.

(i)    Prior to February 15 of each Performance Year (or as promptly as practicable thereafter), the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) shall establish Performance Objectives for each Participant for such Performance Year. The Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) may, from time to time, change the Performance Objectives to specify different measures of performance of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, or of each Operating Unit within the Company, measures of individual performance of the Participant, or such other objective (and combinations of objectives) the achievement of which is expected to benefit the Company and its stockholders. A single Performance Objective may be specified for all Participants, or separate Performance Objectives may be specified for different groups of Participants or for individual Participants.

(ii)    Prior to February 15 of each Performance Year (or as promptly as practicable thereafter), the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) shall establish Target Awards and, if deemed appropriate, Award Levels. Such Target Awards will specify the Award payable to each Participant upon 100% achievement of the Performance Objectives applicable to such Participant. In addition, Award Levels may be established to determine whether, and the extent to which, a portion of the Target Award shall be payable to a Participant if the applicable Performance Objectives are not fully achieved, and whether, and the extent to which, payments in addition to the Target Award shall be made if the applicable Performance Objectives are exceeded. The Target Awards for the Performance Year and the manner for calculating Awards is set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto, which may from time to time be amended by the Board.

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(iii)    The Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) is authorized at any time during or after a Performance Year, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust, modify, or specify new Performance Objectives, Target Awards, Award Levels and related terms and conditions, (x) in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company or any Operating Unit or the financial statements of the Company or any Operating Unit, or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles, (y) with respect to any Participant whose position or duties with the Company or any Operating Unit changes during a Performance Year, or (z) with respect to any person who first becomes a Participant after the first day of the Performance Year.

(b)    Determination of Awards.

(i)    As promptly as practicable following approval by the Board of the annual audit of the Company performed by the independent certified public accountants employed by the Company in respect of a Performance Year, the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) shall determine whether and the extent to which Performance Objectives applicable to Participants were achieved and the Awards that correspond to such achievement and/or allocations as specified under the Award Levels for the Performance Year. All Awards shall be based on the annual financial statements of the Company as certified by the independent certified public accountants regularly employed by the Company to audit its books and records. Actual performance shall be calculated after accrual for all bonuses and Awards. Exchange rates as published in the Company's annual budget shall be used to convert local currencies into U.S. dollars for the purposes of determining the Company's earnings and Return for bonus calculations notwithstanding the actual exchange rate as of the date of calculation. The Committee may, in its sole and absolute discretion, in view of the Committee's assessment of the business strategy of the Company and subsidiaries, performance of comparable organizations, economic and business conditions, and any of the circumstances deemed relevant, increase or decrease final Award amounts otherwise determined under the first sentence of this Section 4(b)(i).

(ii)    Each Participant shall be entitled to an Award in accordance with the Target Award and any Award Levels (as adjusted) applicable to him or her based on the extent to which the Performance Objectives applicable to him or her have been achieved, provided, however, that the Committee may determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, that a Participant shall not receive an Award if the Participant has received an unsatisfactory personal performance assessment for the Performance Year (whether or not such personal performance assessment was a component of the Participant's Performance Objectives for the Performance Year).

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(iii)    Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, if a Participant ceases to be employed by the Company or an Operating Unit prior to the payment of the Award for any reason (including, without limitation, by reason of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Participant's Operating Unit or the sale, transfer or exchange of such Operating Unit's outstanding securities (whether by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reorganization, sale of outstanding share capital or otherwise) to an entity which is neither another Operating Unit of, nor affiliated with, the Company) other than death, retirement, disability (as determined by the Committee) or transfer to an Operating Unit or to another Operating Unit, such Participant shall not be entitled to receive any portion of his or her Award for such Performance Year unless otherwise determined by the Committee (or the CEO if assigned by the Committee) in its sole and absolute discretion. If such cessation of employment results from such Participant's death, retirement, disability (as determined by the Committee) or transfer to an Operating Unit or to another Operating Unit, the Committee (or the CEO if assigned by the Committee) shall estimate in its sole and absolute discretion the level of achievement of Performance Objectives applicable to such Participant during the period of such Performance Year prior to such cessation, and such Participant or his or her Beneficiary shall be entitled to receive payment of the percentage of his or her Target Award or Award Level amount as determined in accordance with this Section 4(b)(iii) for the pro rata portion of such Performance Year during which such Participant was employed by the Company or an Operating Unit, unless payment of a greater percentage is approved in the sole and absolute discretion of the Committee.

(c)    Payment of Final Awards.

(i)    Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (ii) and (iii) below, each Participant shall receive payment, in a cash lump sum, of his or her final Award as soon as practicable following the determination in respect thereof made pursuant to Section 4(b) (a "Section 4(c)(i) Payment Date").

(ii)    In the event of the death of a Participant, any payments hereunder due to such Participant shall be paid to his or her Beneficiary at the time such payment otherwise would have been made. In the event of the normal retirement or Permanent Disability of a Participant, any payments hereunder due to such Participant shall be paid to such Participant at the time such payment otherwise would have been made.

(iii)    In the event of a Change in Control, any payments hereunder due to such Participant shall be paid in a cash lump sum no later than fifteen (15) days after a Change in Control.

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5.    General Provisions

(a)    Taxes. The Company or any subsidiary is authorized to withhold from any Award granted, any payment relating to an Award under the Plan or any payroll or other payment to a Participant, amounts of withholding and other taxes due in connection with any transaction involving an Award, and to take such other action as the Committee may deem advisable to enable the Company and Participants to satisfy obligations for the payment of withholding taxes and other tax obligations relating to any Award. This authority shall include authority for the Company to withhold payments in satisfaction of a Participant's tax obligations.

(b)    Limitations on Rights Conferred under Plan and Beneficiaries.

(i)    Status as a Participant shall not be construed as a commitment that any Award will become payable under the Plan. Nothing in the Plan shall be deemed to give any Eligible Employee any right to participate in the Plan except in accordance herewith.

(ii)    Nothing contained in the Plan or in any documents related to the Plan or to any Award shall confer upon any Eligible Employee or Participant any right to continue as an Eligible Employee, Participant or in the employ of the Company or a subsidiary or constitute any contract or agreement of employment, or interfere in any way with the right of the Company or a subsidiary to reduce such person's compensation, to change the position held by such person or to terminate the employment of such Eligible Employee or Participant, with or without cause, but nothing contained in this Plan or any document related thereto shall affect any other contractual right of any Eligible Employee or Participant.

(iii)    Except as specifically authorized in this Plan, no benefit payable under, or interest in, this Plan shall be transferable by a Participant except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or otherwise be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge, and any such attempted action shall be void and no such benefit or interest shall be, in any manner, liable for, or subject to, debts, contracts, liabilities, engagements or torts of any Eligible Employee or Beneficiary. Any attempt at transfer, assignment or other alienation prohibited by the preceding sentence shall be disregarded and all amounts payable hereunder shall be paid only in accordance with the provisions of the Plan.

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(c)    Unfunded Status of Awards; Creation of Trusts. The Plan is intended to constitute an "unfunded" plan for incentive compensation. With respect to any amounts payable to a Participant pursuant to an Award, nothing contained in the Plan (or in any documents related thereto), nor the creation or adoption of the Plan, the grant of any Award, or the taking of any other action taken pursuant to the provisions of the Plan shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general creditor of the Company; provided, however, that the Committee may authorize the creation of trusts or make other arrangements to meet the Company's obligations under the Plan pursuant to any Award, which trusts or other arrangements shall be consistent with the "unfunded" status of the Plan unless the Committee otherwise determines with the consent of each affected Participant.

(d)    Governing Law; Arbitration. The validity, construction, and effect of the Plan, any rules and regulations relating to the Plan, and any Award agreement shall be determined in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code, to the extent applicable, other laws (including those governing contracts) of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws, and applicable federal law. If any provision hereof shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid and unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be fully effective. Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Plan shall be settled exclusively by arbitration in Atlanta, Georgia by three arbitrators in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time of submission to arbitration. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrators' award in any court having jurisdiction. For purposes of settling any dispute or controversy arising hereunder or for the purpose of entering any judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrators, the Company and the Participant hereby consent to the jurisdiction of any or all of the following courts: (i) the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, (ii) any of the courts of the State of Georgia, or (iii) any other court having jurisdiction. The Company and the Participant hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to such jurisdiction and any defense of inconvenient forum. The Company and the Participant hereby agree that a judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. The costs and expenses of the arbitration, including without limitation the legal fees and expenses of both parties, shall be borne by the party against whom the award is entered as determined by the arbitrators, in their sole discretion.

(e)    Amendment and Termination of Plan and Awards. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Board of Directors may, at any time, terminate or, from time to time, amend, modify or suspend the Plan and the terms and provisions of any Awards theretofore awarded to any Participants which have not been settled by payment. No Award may be granted during any suspension of the Plan or after its termination.

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(f)    Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective upon its approval by the Board. The Plan shall remain in effect until such time as it may be terminated pursuant to Section 5(e).

6.    Change in Control.

(a)    Payment of Awards.

(i)    Notwithstanding any provision of this Plan to the contrary, in the event of a Change in Control, a Participant shall be entitled to receive any unpaid Excess Award in respect of a prior Performance Year and an Award for the Performance Year in progress on the date of such Change in Control, equal to a pro rata portion of his or her full Target Award for such Performance Year as if 100% of the Performance Objectives were fully met based on the number of days from the beginning of the Performance Year to the date of the Change in Control.

(ii)    All amounts payable pursuant to this Section 6(a) shall be made in a cash lump sum to the Participant no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of a Change in Control. Nothing in the Plan shall prevent the Committee from continuing Awards, to the extent not paid under this provision, after a Change in Control.

(b)    Other Plan Provisions Unaffected. Nothing in this Section 6 shall affect the operation of the provisions of this Plan prior to a Change in Control.

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EXHIBIT A

TARGET AWARDS

For each Performance Year, the Target Awards shall be a percentage of the Participant's Salary fixed by the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) ranging in 5% increments. Each Participant shall participate at the same Target Award at which he or she participated in respect of the immediately preceding Performance Year, unless otherwise approved by the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee).

The potential Award that can be achieved by a Participant in respect of each Target Award level will be provided to the Committee on a schedule, which will provide the percentages of the targets that are achieved for the Performance Year.

I. AWARDS

(A)     The Participant Award Level for each Participant shall be based on the achievement of the Performance Objectives as indicated in Section II of this Exhibit A. Participants will receive 100% of the Award at the Participant’s Award Level to the extent all the Performance Objectives are met at 100% as further reflected on the Schedule 1 attached hereto. Achievement of more or less than 100% of the Performance Objectives for such Performance Year shall result in an Award corresponding to the attached Schedule 1.

(B)    In order for an Award to be paid to a Participant, the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, must achieve a threshold of 85% of the EBITDA Performance Objectives. In the event the total aggregate Award to all Participants would exceed 100% of the aggregate Target Award for such Participants in a Performance Year, the aggregate amount of Award earned in excess of the Target Award for the Participants shall be reduced, on a pro rata basis to each Participant, to no more than 10% of the EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, in excess of the EBITDA Performance Objective. No payment shall be made to a Participate in excess of such Participant’s aggregate Target Award if the total aggregate Award to all Participants would exceed 10% of the EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries.

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(C)    In order for an Award to be paid to any Participant who has a Performance Objective tied to the Ebitda performance of an Operating Unit, both (a) the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, and (b) the Operating Unit for which the Participant works must achieve a threshold of 85% of the EBITDA Performance Objectives; provided, however, that if the Operating Unit for which such Participant works achieves its EBITDA Performance Objectives for a Performance Year, but the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, does not achieve its EBITDA Performance Objectives for such Performance Year, then the Committee (or the CEO, if assigned by the Committee) may in its discretion pay to such Participant that portion of the Award based on the achievement of the Operating Unit's EBITDA Performance Objectives for such Performance Year. In the event the total aggregate Award to all Participants of an Operating Unit would exceed 100% of the aggregate Target Award for the Participants of such Operating Unit in a Performance Year, the aggregate amount of Award earned in excess of the Target Award for the Participants shall be reduced, on a pro rata basis to each Participant, to no more than 10% of the EBITDA of the Operating Unit in excess of the EBITDA Performance Objective. No payment shall be made to a Participant of an Operating Unit in excess of such Participant’s aggregate Target Award if the total aggregate Award to all Participants of such Operating Unit would exceed 10% of the EBITDA of the Operating Unit.

II.    PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE ALLOCATION

The Performance Objectives and the relevant percentages of such Performance Objectives for each Participant are indicated below:    

(A)    Euramax Corporate Participants

85%    Euramax Ebitda

15%    Euramax Days Sales in Working Capital

(B)    Euramax Participants who reside outside North America

20%    Euramax Ebitda

55%    Operating Unit Ebitda

15%     Operating Unit Days Sales in Working Capital

10%    European Consolidated Ebitda

(C)    Euramax North American Corporate Staff

20%    Euramax Ebitda

65%    North America Ebitda

15%    North America Days Sales in Working Capital

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(D)    Euramax North American Sales Management Participants

20%    Euramax Ebitda

40%    Operating Unit Sales Targets

25%    Operating Unit Ebitda

15%    North America Days Sales in Working Capital        

(E)    Euramax North American Operations Management

20%     Euramax Ebitda

25%    North America Ebitda

10%     North America Days Sales in Working Capital

45%    Local Operations Targets

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Schedule 1 to Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan EXHIBIT A

Performance Objective (PO)

% of  EBITDA PO	85.0	%	90.0	%	95.0	%	100.0	%	105.0	%	110.0	%	115.0	%	120.0	%	125.0	%	130.0	%
% of TBO Paid	40.0	%	60.0	%	80.0	%	100.0	%	116.6	%	133.3	%	150.0	%	166.6	%	183.3	%	200.0	%

1. Each percent over 85% of the Performance Objective results in an additional 4% increase in the percentage of Target Award up to 100%

2. Each percent over 100% of the Performance Objective results in an additional 3.3% increase in percentage of Target Award up to 200%

3. Each percent over 130% of a Performance Objective results in an additional 1% increase of Target Award with no cap

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Example for Schedule 1 to Euramax Incentive Compensation Plan

Assume a North American Officer and Corporate Participant with a $50,000 base salary and a 20% Target Award (TA) has the following targets and actual results:

Targets:			Actual Results:
	Euramax Ebitda	$70 million		$64.1 million
	Euramax Ebitda	$40 million		$48.0 million
	Working Capital	40 days		36.8 days

The Participant’s bonus would be calculated as follows:

Euramax Ebitda     =    70/64.1= 91.6%

At 85% achievement, Target Bonus Opportunity is 40% of TA

Each 1% additional achievement, earns 4% increase in TA

91.6% -85% = 6.6 x 4%     = 26.4% + 40%     = 66.4% of TA

North America Ebitda =    48/40    = 120%

At 100% achievement, Target Bonus Opportunity is 100% of TA

Each 1% additional achievement earns 3.3% increase in TA

120% - 100%     = 20 x 3.3%     = 66% + 100%     = 166% of TA

Days Working Capital =     40 + (40-36.8)    = 108%

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At 100% achievement, Target Bonus Opportunity is 100% of TA

Each 1% additional achievement earns 3.3% increase in TA

108% - 100%     = 8 x 3.3%     = 26.4% + 100%    = 126.4% of TA

The Participant would be paid as follows:

Euramax Ebitda: 20% (TA) x 20%(Euramax Portion) x 66.4% (Target Achieved)    = 2.65%

North American Ebitda: 20% (TA) x 65% (Opco Portion) x 166% (Target Achieved)     = 21.58%

Working Capital:    20% (TA) x 15% (Target) x 126.4% (Target Achieved)     = 3.79%

Total Bonus Opportunity: 2.65% + 21.58% + 3.79%    = 28%    

Bonus Paid: $50,000 Base Salaryx 28% Bonus Opportunity    = $14,000 bonus

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EX-12.1

Exhibit 12.1

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

(In thousands except ratio of earnings to fixed charges)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010			December 25, 2009			December 26, 2008
Earnings:
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(38,491	)	$	(59,402	)	$	(52,849	)	$	(85,595	)	$	(539,272	)
Fixed charges	56,721			57,586			70,492			86,697			112,987
Total earnings	$	18,230		$	(1,816	)	$	17,643		$	1,102		$	(426,285	)
Fixed charges:
Interest expense	$	54,858		$	55,579		$	68,333		$	84,204		$	109,527
Implicit interest in rent expense	1,863			2,007			2,159			2,493			3,460
Total fixed charges	$	56,721		$	57,586		$	70,492		$	86,697		$	112,987
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	0.32x			—			0.25x			0.01x			—

* Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $38.5 million, $59.4 million, $52.8 million, $85.6 million, and $539.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, December 31, 2010, December 25, 2009 and December 26, 2008, respectively.

EX-21.1

Exhibit 21.1

The following is a list of subsidiaries of Euramax Holdings, Inc. as of December 31, 2012.

Amerimax Richmond Company, Indiana

Ellbee Limited, United Kingdom

EMAX Metals LLC, Delaware

EMAX North LP, United Kingdom

EMAX Products LLC, Delaware

Euramax B.V., Netherlands

Euramax Canada, Inc., Canada

Euramax Canada Holdings, Inc., Canada

Euramax Coated Products, B.V., Netherlands

Euramax Coated Products Limited, United Kingdom

Euramax Europe Limited, United Kingdom

Euramax Industries S.A, France

Euramax International, Inc., Delaware

Euramax International Holdings B.V., Netherlands

Euramax Netherlands B.V., Netherlands

Euramax UK Limited, United Kingdom

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Mitchell B. Lewis, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Euramax Holdings, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2012.

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report.

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 29. 2013	/s/ Mitchell B. Lewis
	Mitchell B. Lewis
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, R. Scott Vansant, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Euramax Holdings, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2012.

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report.

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 29, 2013	/s/ R. Scott Vansant
	R. Scott Vansant
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXELY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the annual report on Form 10-K of Euramax Holdings, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Mitchell B. Lewis, as Chief Executive Officer of the registrant, and R. Scott Vansant, as Chief Financial Officer of the registrant, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant as of and for the periods indicated.

	/s/ Mitchell B. Lewis
Name:	Mitchell B. Lewis
Title:	Chief Executive Officer
Date:	March 29, 2013

	/s/ R. Scott Vansant
Name:	R. Scott Vansant
Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Date:	March 29, 2013

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the registrant and will be retained by the registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the registrant for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Quarterly Results of Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information

	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Net sales	$	198,683		$	223,792		$	219,173		$	195,492
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	166,565			185,135			182,557			166,788
Depreciation and amortization	8,681			8,633			8,624			8,846
Operating (loss) income	(286		)	8,065			6,610			(3,034		)
Loss before income taxes	(7,778		)	(14,659		)	(3,290		)	(12,764		)
Net loss	$	(8,120	)	$	(15,592	)	$	(1,175	)	$	(11,881	)
Year Ended December 30, 2011
Net Sales	$	210,379		$	256,858		$	246,780		$	219,661
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	173,884			212,358			209,134			189,789
Depreciation and amortization	9,237			9,509			9,318			9,130
Operating income (loss)	812			8,569			3,776			(2,863		)
Loss before income taxes	(9,435		)	(1,280		)	(27,162		)	(21,525		)
Net loss	$	(8,331	)	$	(2,126	)	$	(27,045	)	$	(25,215	)

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal	$ 346	$ (116)	$ (2,673)
State	77	715	949
Foreign	72	1,913	4,997
Total Current	495	2,512	3,273
Federal	1,300	2,014	(12,135)
State	212	(399)	(1,776)
Foreign	(3,730)	(812)	(3,823)
Total Deferred	(2,218)	803	(17,734)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (1,723)	$ 3,315	$ (14,461)

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Long-Term Obligations Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (Details) (Unsecured debt, Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%), USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			0 Months Ended							0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 18, 2011	Mar. 18, 2011 On or after the second anniversary of the closing but prior to the third anniversary thereof	Mar. 18, 2011 On or after the third anniversary of the closing but prior to the fourth anniversary thereof	Mar. 18, 2011 On or after the fourth anniversary of the closing	Mar. 18, 2011 No paid interest in kind election	Mar. 18, 2011 With paid interest in kind election	Mar. 18, 2011 Cash Interest Portion [Member] With paid interest in kind election	Mar. 18, 2011 Paid In Kind Interest Portion [Member] With paid interest in kind election	Mar. 18, 2011 One Or Many Occassions Prior to 2013 redemption date	Mar. 18, 2011 Change of control
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 125.0	$ 125.0
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage						12.25%	14.25%	7.875%	6.375%
Prepayment redemption price percentages			103.00%	102.00%	100.00%
Maximum redeemable aggregate principal amount alternative, percentage										35.00%
Redemption price, percentage of principal alternative										112.25%
Potentional required purchase price upon change of control, percentage of purchase price											101.00%

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Subsequent Event (Details) (Abl Credit Facility [Member], Line of Credit [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member]	Mar. 18, 2011 Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Maximum [Member]	Mar. 25, 2013 Maximum [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Maximum [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Mar. 18, 2011 Minimum [Member]	Mar. 25, 2013 Minimum [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Minimum excess availability reserve	$ 1.0
Percent of outstanding borrowings		20.00%
Excess availability threshold percentage that triggers a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio	12.50%		15.00%	15.00%		15.00%
Amended excess availability threshold percenatge that triggers a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio	12.50%							12.50%
Debt convenant, required fixed charge coverage ratio when excess availability is less than 15%			1.00		1.00		1.15	1.15

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Income Taxes Schedule of Income from continuing operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States									$ (21,215)	$ (55,991)	$ (52,119)
Foreign									(17,276)	(3,411)	(730)
Loss before income taxes	$ (12,764)	$ (3,290)	$ (14,659)	$ (7,778)	$ (21,525)	$ (27,162)	$ (1,280)	$ (9,435)	$ (38,491)	$ (59,402)	$ (52,849)

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Long-Term Obligations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended																	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 18, 2011	Mar. 18, 2011 Other Assets	Dec. 31, 2012 Senior notes Senior Secured Notes (9.50%)	Dec. 30, 2011 Senior notes Senior Secured Notes (9.50%)	Mar. 18, 2011 Senior notes Senior Secured Notes (9.50%)	Dec. 31, 2012 Unsecured debt Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%)	Dec. 30, 2011 Unsecured debt Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%)	Mar. 18, 2011 Unsecured debt Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%)	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Dec. 30, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit Dutch Revolving Credit Facility	Feb. 28, 2012 Line of credit Dutch Revolving Credit Facility	Dec. 30, 2011 Line of credit Dutch Revolving Credit Facility	Dec. 30, 2011 Line of credit First Lien Credit Agreement	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit First Lien Credit Agreement	Mar. 16, 2011 Line of credit First Lien Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 375,000,000	$ 375,000,000	$ 375,000,000	$ 125,000,000		$ 125,000,000									$ 525,300,000
Long-term debt	516,674,000	507,988,000				375,000,000	375,000,000		123,188,000	122,782,000		18,486,000	10,206,000		0		0			514,700,000
Debt instrument, issuance price as % of face value											98.00%
Line of Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity														70,000,000		15,000,000
Existing loans exchanged for new loans under the new Senior Unsecured Loan Facility																			102,700,000
Cash exchanged for loans under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility				19,800,000
Debt Instrument, unamortized discount											1,800,000
Gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt	0	(1,477,000)	0															(1,500,000)
Deferred finance costs, gross					10,600,000
Long-term debt, maturities, repayments of principal in next twelve months	18,500,000
Long-term debt, maturities, repayments of principal in year four	$ 500,000,000

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Stock Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock Compensation

A summary of changes in unvested shares of restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2012 are as follows:

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 30, 2011	9,825		$	636
Granted	1,200		784
Vested	(4,300	)	643
Forfeited	(375	)	654
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	6,350		$	658

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss	$ (11,881,000)	$ (1,175,000)	$ (15,592,000)	$ (8,120,000)	$ (25,215,000)	$ (27,045,000)	$ (2,126,000)	$ (8,331,000)	$ (36,768,000)	$ (62,717,000)	$ (38,540,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									80,000	2,380,000	(7,256,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax									953,000	(5,837,000)	3,329,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization of Losses on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax									0	0	2,904,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									1,033,000	(3,457,000)	(1,023,000)
Total comprehensive (loss) income									(35,735,000)	(66,174,000)	(39,563,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Tax									225,000	45,000	1,334,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax									0	0	1,383,000
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss									(36,768,000)	(62,717,000)	(38,540,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									80,000	2,380,000	(7,256,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax									953,000	(5,837,000)	3,329,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization of Losses on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax									0	0	2,904,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									1,033,000	(3,457,000)	(1,023,000)
Total comprehensive (loss) income									(35,735,000)	(66,174,000)	(39,563,000)
Subsidiary Issuer
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss									(36,450,000)	(62,123,000)	(38,030,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									80,000	2,380,000	(7,256,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax									953,000	(5,837,000)	3,329,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization of Losses on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax											2,904,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									1,033,000	(3,457,000)	(1,023,000)
Total comprehensive (loss) income									(35,417,000)	(65,580,000)	(39,053,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Tax									(200)	0	500
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax											1,400
Non-Guarantor
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss									(13,618,000)	(4,514,000)	(1,874,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									367,000	2,092,000	(7,256,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax									1,196,000	(3,351,000)	3,382,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization of Losses on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax											0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									1,563,000	(1,259,000)	(3,874,000)
Total comprehensive (loss) income									(12,055,000)	(5,773,000)	(5,748,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Tax									400	100	1,300
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax											0
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss									50,068,000	66,637,000	39,904,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									(447,000)	(4,472,000)	14,512,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax									(2,149,000)	9,188,000	(6,711,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization of Losses on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax											(2,904,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent									(2,596,000)	4,716,000	4,897,000
Total comprehensive (loss) income									47,472,000	71,353,000	44,801,000
Retained Earnings [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net loss									$ (36,768,000)	$ (62,717,000)	$ (38,540,000)

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Income Taxes Income Taxes - Schedule of temporary differences (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	$ 609,000	$ 987,000
Accounts receivable	879,000	1,444,000
Inventories	(149,000)	(80,000)
Other	1,642,000	2,654,000
Valuation allowance	(2,921,000)	(3,990,000)
Total Current, net	(60,000)	(1,015,000)
Property, plant, and equipment	(24,714,000)	(26,141,000)
Customer relationships	(23,394,000)	(26,997,000)
Net operating losses	74,137,000	62,150,000
Other liabilities	316,000	3,676,000
Other	8,117,000	8,150,000
Valuation allowance	(54,813,000)	(42,333,000)
Total Non-current, net	(20,351,000)	(21,495,000)
Total, net	(20,291,000)	(20,480,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	88,300,000	70,500,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	(50,900,000)	(44,700,000)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	147,000,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	617,400,000
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 24,000,000

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Schedule I (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	$ 0				$ 0				$ 0	$ 0
Interest and other payables	30,667				33,425				30,667	33,425
Amounts due to affiliates	0				0				0	0
Total liabilities	680,414				672,539				680,414	672,539
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012 and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189				185				189	185
Class B convertible restricted voting common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued in 2012 and 2011	0				0				0	0
Additional paid-in capital	721,869				718,837				721,869	718,837
Accumulated loss	(818,855)				(782,087)				(818,855)	(782,087)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805				9,772				10,805	9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992)				(53,293)				(85,992)	(53,293)
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	594,422				619,246				594,422	619,246
Condensed Income Statement [Abstract]
General and administrative									(83,492)	(91,421)	(90,642)
Interest expense									(54,858)	(55,579)	(68,333)
Operating Income (Loss)	(3,034)	6,610	8,065	(286)	(2,863)	3,776	8,569	812	11,355	10,294	18,968
Provision for income taxes									(1,723)	3,315	(14,461)
Net loss	(11,881)	(1,175)	(15,592)	(8,120)	(25,215)	(27,045)	(2,126)	(8,331)	(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Operations [Abstract]
Net loss	(11,881)	(1,175)	(15,592)	(8,120)	(25,215)	(27,045)	(2,126)	(8,331)	(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Foreign currency translation adjustment									80	2,380	(7,256)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax									953	(5,837)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax									0	0	2,904
Total other comprehensive income (loss)									1,033	(3,457)	(1,023)
Total comprehensive loss									(35,735)	(66,174)	(39,563)
Condensed Statement of Cash Flow [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities									3,985	18,596	4,133
Net cash provided by investing activities									(12,264)	(9,717)	(9,482)
Net cash provided by financing activities									8,246	(17,634)	(37,046)
Income taxes paid, net									5,488	107	1,917
Interest paid, net									52,157	41,364	42,774
Euramax Holdings, Inc. (Parent Company only)
Condensed Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	(81,316)				(48,935)				(81,316)	(48,935)
Interest and other payables	10				96				10	96
Amounts due to affiliates	4,666				4,262				4,666	4,262
Total liabilities	4,676				4,358				4,676	4,358
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012 and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189				185				189	185
Class B convertible restricted voting common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued in 2012 and 2011	0				0				0	0
Additional paid-in capital	721,869				718,837				721,869	718,837
Accumulated loss	(818,855)				(782,087)				(818,855)	(782,087)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805				9,772				10,805	9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992)				(53,293)				(85,992)	(53,293)
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	(81,316)				(48,935)				(81,316)	(48,935)
Condensed Income Statement [Abstract]
General and administrative									(318)	(594)	(510)
Interest expense									0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)									(318)	(594)	(510)
Provision for income taxes									0	0	0
Net loss before equity in net losses of subsidiaries									(318)	(594)	(510)
Equity in losses of subsidiaries, net of tax									(36,450)	(62,123)	(38,030)
Net loss									(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Operations [Abstract]
Net loss									(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Foreign currency translation adjustment									80	2,380	(7,256)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax									953	(5,837)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax									0	0	2,904
Total other comprehensive income (loss)									1,033	(3,457)	(1,023)
Total comprehensive loss									(35,735)	(66,174)	(39,563)
Condensed Statement of Cash Flow [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities									0	0	0
Net cash provided by investing activities									0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities									0	0	0
Income taxes paid, net									0	0	0
Interest paid, net									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Schedule I Condensed Balance Sheet Parentheticals (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Class A Common Stock, authorized	1,200,000
Euramax Holdings, Inc. (Parent Company only)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Class A Common Stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Class A Common Stock, authorized	600,000	600,000
Class A Common Stock, outstanding	188,938	185,388
Class B Convertible Restricted Stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Class B Convertible Restricted Stock, authorized	600,000	600,000
Class B Convertible Restricted Stock, outstanding	0	0

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information - Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 30, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 25, 2009	Dec. 31, 2012 Parent	Dec. 30, 2011 Parent	Dec. 31, 2010 Parent	Dec. 25, 2009 Parent	Dec. 31, 2012 Issuer	Dec. 30, 2011 Issuer	Dec. 31, 2010 Issuer	Dec. 25, 2009 Issuer	Dec. 31, 2012 Non-Guarantor	Dec. 30, 2011 Non-Guarantor	Dec. 31, 2010 Non-Guarantor	Dec. 25, 2009 Non-Guarantor	Dec. 31, 2012 Eliminations	Dec. 30, 2011 Eliminations	Dec. 31, 2010 Eliminations	Dec. 25, 2009 Eliminations	Dec. 31, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Mar. 18, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Debt instrument, face amount																								$ 375,000,000	$ 375,000,000	$ 375,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage																										9.50%
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	10,024,000		14,327,000		24,902,000		69,944,000	0	0	0	0	1,574,000	962,000	8,271,000	42,127,000	8,450,000	13,365,000	16,631,000	27,817,000	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	73,876,000		83,234,000					0	0			39,743,000	43,241,000			34,133,000	39,993,000			0	0
Inventories, net	89,294,000		83,396,000					0	0			62,986,000	51,456,000			26,308,000	31,940,000			0	0
Income taxes receivable	1,527,000		697,000					0	0			388,000	177,000			1,139,000	520,000			0	0
Deferred income taxes	907,000		1,906,000					0	0			793,000	1,702,000			114,000	204,000			0	0
Other current assets	4,789,000		4,336,000					0	0			3,358,000	2,688,000			1,431,000	1,648,000			0	0
Total current assets	180,417,000		187,896,000					0	0			108,842,000	100,226,000			71,575,000	87,670,000			0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	141,208,000		146,549,000					0	0			69,241,000	72,848,000			71,967,000	73,701,000
Amounts due from affiliates	0		0					0	0			218,957,000	232,191,000			30,651,000	28,360,000			(249,608,000)	(260,551,000)
Goodwill	199,375,000		196,686,000		199,999,000			0	0			81,310,000	81,054,000			118,065,000	115,632,000			0	0
Customer relationships, net	54,589,000		69,636,000					0	0			33,620,000	43,110,000			20,969,000	26,526,000			0	0
Other intangible assets, net	7,475,000		8,148,000					0	0			7,475,000	8,148,000			0	0			0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0		0					(81,316,000)	(48,935,000)			18,549,000	30,605,000			0	0			62,767,000	18,330,000
Deferred income taxes	68,000		6,000					0	0			0	0			68,000	6,000			0	0
Other assets	11,290,000		10,325,000					0	0			6,225,000	6,418,000			5,065,000	3,907,000			0	0
Total assets	594,422,000	[1]	619,246,000	[1]	666,890,000	[1]		(81,316,000)	(48,935,000)			544,219,000	574,600,000			318,360,000	335,802,000			(186,841,000)	(242,221,000)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Accounts payable	55,883,000		54,329,000					0	0			34,921,000	32,692,000			20,962,000	21,637,000			0	0
Accrued expenses	30,667,000		33,425,000					10,000	96,000			17,582,000	16,623,000			13,075,000	16,706,000			0	0
Accrued interest payable	9,017,000		8,886,000					0	0			9,017,000	8,886,000			0	0			0	0
Deferred income taxes	847,000		891,000					0	0			0	0			847,000	891,000			0	0
Total current liabilities	96,414,000		97,531,000					10,000	96,000			61,520,000	58,201,000			34,884,000	39,234,000			0	0
Long-term debt	516,674,000		507,988,000					0	0			516,674,000	507,988,000			0	0			0	0			375,000,000	375,000,000
Amounts due to affiliates	0		0					4,666,000	4,262,000			15,844,000	27,315,000			229,098,000	228,974,000			(249,608,000)	(260,551,000)
Deferred income taxes	20,419,000		21,501,000					0	0			8,621,000	8,158,000			11,798,000	13,343,000			0	0
Other liabilities	46,907,000		45,519,000					0	0			22,876,000	21,873,000			24,031,000	23,646,000			0	0
Total liabilities	680,414,000		672,539,000					4,676,000	4,358,000			625,535,000	623,535,000			299,811,000	305,197,000			(249,608,000)	(260,551,000)
Shareholders’ equity (deficit):
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012 and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189,000		185,000					189,000	185,000			0	0			21,000	21,000			(21,000)	(21,000)
Additional paid-in capital	721,869,000		718,837,000					721,869,000	718,837,000			658,970,000	655,934,000			199,452,000	199,452,000			(858,422,000)	(855,386,000)
Accumulated loss	(818,855,000)		(782,087,000)					(818,855,000)	(782,087,000)			(751,091,000)	(714,641,000)			(195,851,000)	(182,232,000)			946,942,000	896,873,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805,000		9,772,000					10,805,000	9,772,000			10,805,000	9,772,000			14,927,000	13,364,000			(25,732,000)	(23,136,000)
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992,000)		(53,293,000)					(85,992,000)	(53,293,000)			(81,316,000)	(48,935,000)			18,549,000	30,605,000			62,767,000	18,330,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$ 594,422,000		$ 619,246,000					$ (81,316,000)	$ (48,935,000)			$ 544,219,000	$ 574,600,000			$ 318,360,000	$ 335,802,000			$ (186,841,000)	$ (242,221,000)

[1] Segment assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, and other long term assets. Other non-allocated assets include all corporate assets, as well as deferred taxes and income taxes receivable.

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Schedule I (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule I

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except share data)

	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Assets
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	$	(81,316	)	$	(48,935	)
Liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity
Interest and other payables	$	10		$	96
Amounts due to affiliates	4,666			4,262
Total liabilities	4,676			4,358
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012, and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189			185
Class B convertible common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued in 2012 and 2011	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	721,869			718,837
Accumulated loss	(818,855		)	(782,087		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805			9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(53,293		)
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(81,316	)	$	(48,935	)

See accompanying notes.

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative	$	(318	)	$	(594	)	$	(510	)
Interest expense	—			—			—
Loss before taxes and equity in net losses of subsidiaries	(318		)	(594		)	(510		)
Provision for income taxes	—			—			—
Net loss before equity in net losses of subsidiaries	(318		)	(594		)	(510		)
Equity in losses of subsidiaries, net of tax	(36,450		)	(62,123		)	(38,030		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)

See accompanying notes.

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(62,717	)	$	(38,540	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80			2,380			(7,256		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	953			(5,837		)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax	—			—			2,904
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,033		$	(3,457	)	$	(1,023	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(35,735	)	$	(66,174	)	$	(39,563	)

See accompanying notes

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Net cash provided by investing activities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Net cash provided by financing activities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes paid, net	$	—	$	—	$	—
Interest paid, net	$	—	$	—	$	—

See accompanying notes.

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed financial statements include the accounts of Euramax Holdings, Inc. (the "Parent Company") and, on an equity basis, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Parent Company expenses, other than interest expense on long-term debt, are primarily related to intercompany transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto of Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company").

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Long-Term Obligations Dutch Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (Line of credit, Dutch Revolving Credit Facility, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2012	Feb. 03, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 15
Debt Instrument, maturity date		Apr. 01, 2016
Line of Credit Facility, commitment fee percentage	0.35%
Euribor Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.00%

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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Aluminum and steel coil	$ 59,651	$ 52,681
Raw materials	14,520	12,808
Work in process	1,598	2,980
Finished products	13,525	14,927
Inventories, net	89,294	83,396
Summary of Obsolete Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	3,009	2,405	4,130
Net charges to costs and expenses	4,386	3,626	2,601
Write-offs	(4,534)	(2,998)	(4,232)
Foreign currency translation	50	(24)	(94)
Balance, end of year	$ 2,911	$ 3,009	$ 2,405

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Quarterly Results of Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 195,492	$ 219,173	$ 223,792	$ 198,683	$ 219,661	$ 246,780	$ 256,858	$ 210,379	$ 837,140	$ 933,678	$ 883,700
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	166,788	182,557	185,135	166,565	189,789	209,134	212,358	173,884	701,045	785,165	732,451
Depreciation and amortization	8,846	8,624	8,633	8,681	9,130	9,318	9,509	9,237	34,784	37,194	38,700
Operating Income (Loss)	(3,034)	6,610	8,065	(286)	(2,863)	3,776	8,569	812	11,355	10,294	18,968
Loss before income taxes	(12,764)	(3,290)	(14,659)	(7,778)	(21,525)	(27,162)	(1,280)	(9,435)	(38,491)	(59,402)	(52,849)
Net loss	$ (11,881)	$ (1,175)	$ (15,592)	$ (8,120)	$ (25,215)	$ (27,045)	$ (2,126)	$ (8,331)	$ (36,768)	$ (62,717)	$ (38,540)
First fiscal month in fiscal quarter duration									4 weeks	4 weeks
Second fiscal month in fiscal quarter duration									4 weeks	4 weeks
Third fiscal month in fiscal quarter duration									5 weeks	5 weeks
Number of additional days in fiscal quarter	3 days
Fiscal quarter duration		13 weeks	13 weeks	13 weeks		13 weeks	13 weeks	13 weeks

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The following table presents information about reported segments for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products			Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2012
Net sales:
Third party	$	281,099	$	292,304		$	196,087	$	67,650		$	—		$	—		$	837,140
Intersegment	951		519			519		—			—			(1,989		)	—
Total net sales	$	282,050	$	292,823		$	196,606	$	67,650		$	—		$	(1,989	)	$	837,140
Income (loss) from operations	$	22,489	$	(1,399	)	$	9,208	$	(6,586	)	$	(12,357	)	$	—		$	11,355
Depreciation and amortization	$	11,674	$	10,774		$	9,455	$	2,480		$	401		$	—		$	34,784
Capital expenditures	$	1,495	$	1,255		$	2,275	$	627		$	1,488		$	—		$	7,140
Total assets (1)	$	173,719	$	115,525		$	221,950	$	55,898		$	27,330		$	—		$	594,422

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products			Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2011
Net sales:
Third party	$	305,366	$	301,286		$	243,497	$	83,529		$	—		$	—		$	933,678
Intersegment	1,177		284			553		—			—			(2,014		)	—
Total net sales	$	306,543	$	301,570		$	244,050	$	83,529		$	—		$	(2,014	)	$	933,678
Income (loss) from operations (2)	$	18,226	$	(3,901	)	$	13,619	$	(2,055	)	$	(15,595	)	$	—		$	10,294
Depreciation and amortization	$	11,994	$	11,004		$	10,790	$	3,086		$	320		$	—		$	37,194
Capital expenditures	$	996	$	3,558		$	2,144	$	1,629		$	1,824		$	—		$	10,151
Total assets (1)	$	174,835	$	117,709		$	234,513	$	63,579		$	28,610		$	—		$	619,246

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products		Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2010
Net sales:
Third party	$	300,262	$	293,679		$	210,534	$	79,225	$	—		$	—		$	883,700
Intersegment	1,342		1,117			1,030		—		—			(3,489		)	—
Total net sales	$	301,604	$	294,796		$	211,564	$	79,225	$	—		$	(3,489	)	$	883,700
Income (loss) from operations	$	24,701	$	(7,569	)	$	17,331	$	310	$	(15,805	)	$	—		$	18,968
Depreciation and amortization	$	12,285	$	11,610		$	10,848	$	2,941	$	1,016		$	—		$	38,700
Capital expenditures	$	2,639	$	2,660		$	2,126	$	2,585	$	2,155		$	—		$	12,165
Total assets (1)	$	190,699	$	112,257		$	257,550	$	67,355	$	39,029		$	—		$	666,890

(1) Segment assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, and other long term assets. Other non-allocated assets include all corporate assets, as well as deferred taxes and income taxes receivable.

(2) Income from operations in our U.S. Residential Products Segment for the year ended December 30, 2011 included a $1.2 million charge for the early exit from a multiemployer pension plan.

Revenue from External Customers by Market

The following table reflects revenues from external customers by markets for the periods indicated. Revenues from external customers by groups of similar products have not been provided as it is impracticable to do so.

		Year Ended
Customer/Markets	Primary Products	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)	Painted aluminum sheet and coil; fabricated painted aluminum, laminated and fiberglass panels; windows and roofing; and composite building panels	$	202,556	$	240,769	$	219,191
Home Improvement Retailers	Rain carrying systems, roofing accessories, windows, doors and shower enclosures	181,363		201,107		192,307
Industrial and Architectural Contractors	Standing seam panels and siding and roofing accessories	148,231		171,259		158,315
Rural Contractors	Steel and aluminum roofing and siding	144,398		143,921		133,658
Distributors	Metal coils, rain carrying systems and roofing accessories	91,505		101,085		102,365
Home Improvement Contractors	Vinyl replacement windows; metal coils; rain carrying systems; metal roofing and insulated roofing panels; patio and entrance doors; and awnings	35,674		38,227		41,858
Manufactured Housing	Steel siding and trim components	33,413		37,310		36,006
		$	837,140	$	933,678	$	883,700

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]

The following tables reflect net sales and long-lived asset information by geographic areas for the periods indicated:

	Net Sales
	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
United States	$	564,254	$	596,720	$	584,551
The Netherlands	154,153		188,940		164,275
United Kingdom	72,699		92,574		86,264
France	36,886		45,513		39,219
Canada	9,148		9,931		9,391
	$	837,140	$	933,678	$	883,700

	Long Lived Assets
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
United States	$	69,241	$	72,848
The Netherlands	36,428		37,382
United Kingdom	19,732		19,746
France	13,358		13,786
Canada	2,449		2,787
	$	141,208	$	146,549

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Common Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	1,200,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	188,938
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	600,000	600,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common Stock, Voting Rights	1
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	600,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00
Common Stock, Voting Rights	10

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Segment Information Segment Information - Revenue by Geographic Area (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 195,492	$ 219,173	$ 223,792	$ 198,683	$ 219,661	$ 246,780	$ 256,858	$ 210,379	$ 837,140	$ 933,678	$ 883,700
U.S.
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									564,254	596,720	584,551
NETHERLANDS
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									154,153	188,940	164,275
UNITED KINGDOM
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									72,699	92,574	86,264
FRANCE
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									36,886	45,513	39,219
CANADA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 9,148	$ 9,931	$ 9,391

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Employee Benefit Plans Phantom Stock (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Key employee incentive compensation expense	$ 3.5
Phantom Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 0.3	$ 1.3
Phantom Stock Plan [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, shares issued in period	0	4,393
Phantom Stock Plan [Member] | Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares authorized	5,000

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Long-Term Obligations Senior Secured Notes (Details) (Senior notes, Senior Secured Notes (9.50%), USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Mar. 18, 2011	Mar. 18, 2011 2013	Mar. 18, 2011 2014	Mar. 18, 2011 2015 and thereafter	Mar. 18, 2011 Prior to 2013 redemption date	Mar. 18, 2011 Once a year, maximum Prior to 2013 redemption date	Mar. 18, 2011 Proceeds from certain equity offerings Prior to 2013 redemption date	Mar. 18, 2011 Any One Or More Occassions Plus Applicable Premium [Member] Prior to 2013 redemption date	Mar. 18, 2011 Change of control
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 375.0	$ 375.0	$ 375.0
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage				9.50%
Prepayment redemption price percentages					107.125%	104.75%	100.00%					101.00%
Redeemable aggregate amount alternative								$ 37.5
Maximum redeemable aggregate principal amount alternative, percentage									10.00%	35.00%
Redemption price, percentage of principal alternative									103.00%	109.50%	100.00%
Debt instrument, aggregate principal amount redeemed, percentage	100.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations and Organization

Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("the Company") is an international producer of residential and commercial building materials and recreational vehicle, or RV, exterior components. The Company's core building products include aluminum, steel, vinyl and copper roof drainage products, steel roofing and siding, and specialty coated aluminum coil. In addition, the Company sells an extensive line of accessory products, including roofing and siding hardware, trim parts and roof drainage accessories. The Company's core RV products include aluminum siding and roofing. The Company sells its products to a wide range of customers, including distributors, contractors, and home improvement retailers, as well as RV and transportation original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. The Company's manufacturing and distribution network consists of 40 strategically located facilities, of which 33 are located in North America and seven are located in Europe. The Company's sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of the Company and all its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

On August 14, 2012, the Company acquired Cleveland Tubing, Inc. ("CTI") for approximately $6.4 million, net of cash acquired. CTI is a developer and manufacturer of corrugated plastic parts, including collapsible and flexible specialty drainage products, sold through the Company's U.S. Residential Products segment. The results of operations for CTI have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and from the date of the acquisition. The Company allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on preliminary estimates of their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquired assets of CTI consisted primarily of accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment, and inventories. The liabilities assumed generally consisted of accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Fiscal Year

The Company historically operated on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Friday in December. Beginning in 2012, the fiscal year will end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which December 31 falls. Fiscal years 2011 and 2010 ended December 30 and December 31, respectively. The Company's fiscal year consisted of 52 weeks for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 and 53 weeks for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingencies in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Although these estimates and assumptions are based on the Company's knowledge of current events and actions the Company may take in the future, actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates and assumptions, and the differences could be material.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Certain cash overdrafts of the Company have been netted with positive cash balances held with the same financial institutions.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are comprised of trade accounts receivable and other receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value and totaled $69.3 million and $81.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. This value includes an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts, returns and allowances, cash discounts and other adjustments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical experience, the level of past-due accounts based on the contractual terms of the receivables, current economic conditions and an evaluation of the customers' credit worthiness. Accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,391		$	5,742		$	7,213
Net charges to costs and expenses	364			18			624
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(2,037		)	(1,319		)	(2,039		)
Foreign currency translation	33			(50		)	(56		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,751		$	4,391		$	5,742

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Cost of manufactured inventory includes direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Market with respect to all inventories is replacement cost subject to a floor for an approximate normal profit margin on disposition. Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials are recorded as current period charges.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost. Cost of property, plant, and equipment acquired in a business combination is recorded at fair value based on the age and current replacement cost for similar assets on the date of the acquisition. Repair and maintenance costs are generally expensed unless they extend the useful lives of assets. Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 years to 37 years for equipment and from 10 years to 25 years for buildings. Gains and losses related to the disposition of property, plant, and equipment are charged to other income or expense when incurred. Also, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, management assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of the asset by comparing the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset. If the expected future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is estimated based on discounted cash flows, independent appraisals or comparable market transactions.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill has been assigned to multiple reporting units at either the operating segment, or one level below, primarily based upon the nature of discrete businesses comprising the Company's operations. We test our goodwill for impairment annually on the first day of our fourth quarter or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill was determined by estimating the fair value of the reporting units and allocating such value to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets of each reporting unit. The Company's fair value estimate was based upon estimates of the future cash flows of the reporting units and market valuations of comparable companies. Significant judgments were made in estimating the future cash flows of the reporting units and determining comparable companies upon which fair values of the Company's reporting units were based. No goodwill impairment charges were recorded during fiscal years 2012, 2011, or 2010. The carrying value of goodwill at the valuation date is not representative of current fair value.

The Company has recognized intangible assets, apart from goodwill, acquired in business combinations and resulting from certain shareholder transactions, at fair value on the date of the transactions. Indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. The Company amortizes its intangible assets with finite lives over their useful lives based upon the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are recognized. If that pattern cannot be determined, a straight-line amortization method is used. Intangible assets with finite lives are tested for impairment when there are indications that the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. The Company utilizes an income approach to estimate the fair value of its definite and indefinite lived intangible assets to test for impairment.

No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded in fiscal years 2012, 2011, or 2010. See Note 4 for further disclosures related to goodwill and other intangible assets.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established if the Company believes it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. A tax benefit is not recognized unless the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, a tax benefit is recognized and measured as the largest amount of the tax benefit that in the Company's judgment is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions are recorded in provision (benefit) for income taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 9 for further disclosures related to income taxes.

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company measures fair value based on a hierarchy disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value.

Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of asset or liability and their characteristics. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and the type of hedging relationship. Derivative instruments that qualify as hedging instruments are designated based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of net investment in a foreign operation. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk is recognized in current earnings during the period of the change in fair values. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss related to the ineffective portion of the derivative instrument, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the gain or loss is reported in OCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment to the extent it is effective. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. Should a financial instrument designated as a hedge be terminated while the underlying hedged transaction remains outstanding, or reasonably possible of occurring, the gain or loss would be deferred and amortized over the shorter of the remaining life of the underlying or the agreement.

The Company has used derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments and are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value as either other current assets or accrued expenses. The Company calculates the fair value of its derivatives using quoted exchange rates from financial institutions. The earnings impact resulting from the derivative instruments is recorded in the other income (loss) line item within the statement of operations.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents; receivables; accounts payable and accrued expenses; and loans and notes payable approximate their fair values because of the relatively short-term maturities of these instruments.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred, the Company's price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded net of provisions for returns, allowances, rebates, and discounts.

The Company provides warranties on certain products. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. The Company provides accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrence. Warranty costs are recorded as a component of cost of goods sold and are classified as accrued expenses or other liabilities depending on the timing of expected payments.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company classifies all shipping and handling charges as cost of goods sold.

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for 2012, 2011, and 2010 were $3.3 million, $2.8 million, and $3.1 million, respectively.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated to U.S. Dollars at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of inter-company amounts that are not of a long-term investment nature into local currencies and certain indebtedness of foreign subsidiaries denominated in U.S. dollars are included in other income (loss) and amounted to $4.9 million, $(13.0) million, and $(3.7) million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions in the ordinary course of business are recorded in selling and general expenses. Foreign currency translation gains and losses recorded in selling and general expenses were not significant for any period presented.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance requires presentation of total comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In addition, in December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the standard which defers the requirement to present reclassifications of the components of other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. The adoption of this standard does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The standard was effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this amendment in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for common fair value measurement. These amendments, effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, result in common definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure requirements between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Consequently, the amendments change some fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements. The implementation of this amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments to the disclosure requirements for comprehensive income. These amendments require an entity to report amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional details about those amounts. The adoption of this standard will not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal year 2013.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 1996 sites	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013 Minimum operating lease commitments		$ 7,842,000
2014 Minimum operating lease commitments		4,847,000
2015 Minimum operating lease commitments		4,045,000
2016 Minimum operating lease commitments		2,520,000
2017 Minimum operating lease commitments		2,236,000
Thereafter minimum operating lease commitments		16,752,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due		38,242,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense		11,600,000	12,500,000	14,200,000
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount		17,500,000
Number of National Priorities List sites for which the Company is indemnified for substantially all costs related to specifically identified environmental matters	11
Number of National Priorities List sites for which the Company is indemnified for certain potential costs related to specifically identified environmental matters	9
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year		5,050,000	5,561,000	5,242,000
Payments made or service provided		(2,849,000)	(4,340,000)	(3,225,000)
Warranty expense		2,948,000	3,445,000	3,671,000
Foreign currency translation		(51,000)	384,000	(127,000)
Balance, end of year		$ 5,098,000	$ 5,050,000	$ 5,561,000

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Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land and improvements	$ 23,324,000	$ 22,865,000
Buildings	61,410,000	57,522,000
Machinery and equipment	181,081,000	169,901,000
Property, plant and equipment, gross	265,815,000	250,288,000
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,548,000)	(106,472,000)
Property plant and equipment before construction in progress	136,267,000	143,816,000
Construction in progress	4,941,000	2,733,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	141,208,000	146,549,000
Property Plant and Equipment Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation	18,600,000	19,100,000	18,900,000
Capitalized computer software, gross	9,600,000	13,000,000
Capitalized computer software, amortization	$ 3,500,000	$ 3,400,000	$ 2,900,000

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Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consisted of:

	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Land and improvements	$	23,324		$	22,865
Buildings	61,410			57,522
Machinery and equipment	181,081			169,901
	265,815			250,288
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,548		)	(106,472		)
	136,267			143,816
Construction in progress	4,941			2,733
	$	141,208		$	146,549

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Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current

Inventories, net of the allowance for obsolete inventory, were comprised of:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Aluminum and steel coil	$	59,651	$	52,681
Raw materials	14,520		12,808
Work in process	1,598		2,980
Finished products	13,525		14,927
	$	89,294	$	83,396

Summary of Obsolete Inventory Reserve

Activity in the allowance for obsolete inventory was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	3,009		$	2,405		$	4,130
Net charges to costs and expenses	4,386			3,626			2,601
Write-offs	(4,534		)	(2,998		)	(4,232		)
Foreign currency translation	50			(24		)	(94		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,911		$	3,009		$	2,405

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Income Taxes Income Taxes - Reconciliation between Federal Statutory rate and Income Tax Benefit (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Tax benefit at U.S. Federal statutory rate	$ (13,472)	$ (20,791)	$ (18,497)
Earnings taxed at rates different than the U.S. Federal statutory rate	188	205	(729)
Earnings taxed at rates different than the U.S. Federal statutory rate	(6,271)	(6,049)	(185)
Impact of non-deductible interest	0	0	1,885
Changes in enacted tax rates	(63)	135	(101)
Implementation of tax planning strategies	0	0	(8,494)
Change in valuation allowances	16,310	24,689	4,075
Impact of changes in uncertain tax positions	386	938	(2,442)
Foreign dividends	0	2,889	8,040
Other, net	1,199	1,299	1,987
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (1,723)	$ 3,315	$ (14,461)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Aug. 14, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 196,686,000	$ 199,999,000
Foreign currency translation	2,433,000	(3,313,000)
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc			256,000
Goodwill, ending balance	199,375,000	196,686,000
Us Residential Products [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	71,987,000	71,987,000
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc			256,000
Goodwill, ending balance	72,243,000	71,987,000
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, impaired, accumulated impairment loss	151,200,000	151,100,000
Us Commercial Products [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	9,067,000	9,067,000
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc			0
Goodwill, ending balance	9,067,000	9,067,000
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, impaired, accumulated impairment loss	58,700,000	58,700,000
European Roll Coated Aluminum [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	103,292,000	106,560,000
Foreign currency translation	1,873,000	(3,268,000)
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc			0
Goodwill, ending balance	105,165,000	103,292,000
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, impaired, accumulated impairment loss	57,800,000	56,800,000
European Engineered Products [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	12,340,000	12,385,000
Foreign currency translation	560,000	(45,000)
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc			0
Goodwill, ending balance	12,900,000	12,340,000
Goodwill, Impaired [Abstract]
Goodwill, impaired, accumulated impairment loss	$ 10,000,000	$ 9,600,000

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 are as follows:

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products		European Roll Coated Aluminum			European Engineered Products			Consolidated
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	71,987	$	9,067	$	106,560		$	12,385		$	199,999
Foreign currency translation	—		—		(3,268		)	(45		)	(3,313		)
Balance at December 30, 2011	71,987		9,067		103,292			12,340			196,686
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc	256		—		—			—			256
Foreign currency translation	—		—		1,873			560			2,433
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	72,243	$	9,067	$	105,165		$	12,900		$	199,375

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

	As of December 31, 2012							As of December 30, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	212,532	$	(157,943	)	$	54,589	$	210,873	$	(141,237	)	$	69,636
Patents	5,800		(4,425		)	1,375		5,800		(3,835		)	1,965
Non-compete agreements	2,266		(2,266		)	—		2,266		(2,183		)	83
	220,598		(164,634		)	55,964		218,939		(147,255		)	71,684
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names	6,100		—			6,100		6,100		—			6,100
Total intangible assets	$	226,698	$	(164,634	)	$	62,064	$	225,039	$	(147,255	)	$	77,784

Future Amortization Expense

The aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $16.1 million, $18.1 million, and $19.8 million, respectively. The average useful lives of the Company's customer relationships and patents are 12 years and 10 years, respectively. Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at December 31, 2012, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the aggregate annual amortization expense for the next 5 years is expected to be as follows:

Year	Amortization of Intangible Assets
2013	$	14,734
2014	13,423
2015	11,867
2016	10,571
2017	4,268

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Long-Term Obligations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

Long-term debt obligations consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Senior Secured Notes (9.5%)	$	375,000	$	375,000
Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%)	123,188		122,782
ABL Credit Facility	18,486		10,206
Dutch Revolving Credit Facility	—		—
	$	516,674	$	507,988

Schedule of Redemption Rates on Senior Secured Notes

The Notes may be redeemed at the option of Euramax, in whole or in part, under the conditions specified in the Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, at the following redemption prices if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on April 1 of the years indicated:

Year	Percentage
2013	107.125	%
2014	104.750	%
2015 and thereafter	100.000	%

Prepayment Rates on Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility may not be voluntarily prepaid before March 18, 2013. Thereafter, Euramax may prepay outstanding amounts under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, in whole or in part, at the prices (expressed as percentages of the loans) set forth below:

Prepayment Date	Percentage
On or after the second anniversary of the closing but prior to the third anniversary thereof	103	%
On or after the third anniversary of the closing but prior to the fourth anniversary thereof	102	%
On or after the fourth anniversary of the closing	100	%

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net loss	$ (36,768)	$ (62,717)	$ (38,540)
Depreciation and amortization	34,784	37,194	38,700
Amortization of deferred financing fees	1,983	1,476	435
Amortization of debt discount	406	282	0
Loss extinguishment of First Lien debt facility	0	(1,477)	0
Paid-in-kind interest	0	6,793	21,995
Share-based compensation	3,036	3,050	2,334
Provision for doubtful accounts	364	18	624
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	347	(14,225)	(4,194)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(444)	330	(72)
Loss on interest rate swaps	0	0	4,287
Deferred income taxes	(2,218)	803	(17,734)
Accounts receivable	10,749	(177)	3,681
Inventories	(4,561)	6,261	(12,650)
Other current assets	(219)	(620)	(642)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	1,370	8,353	(3,952)
Income taxes payable	(2,467)	2,716	4,421
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities	(1,683)	(868)	(2,948)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,985	18,596	4,133
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired	6,445	0	0
Proceeds from sales of assets	1,321	434	2,683
Capital expenditures	(7,140)	(10,151)	(12,165)
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,264)	(9,717)	(9,482)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	8,280	10,205	0
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	0	(412,028)	(37,038)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes	0	375,000	0
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes	0	19,812	0
Deferred financing fees	34	10,623	0
Changes in cash overdrafts	0	0	(8)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	8,246	(17,634)	(37,046)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,270)	(1,820)	(2,647)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4,303)	(10,575)	(45,042)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	14,327	24,902	69,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	10,024	14,327	24,902
Income taxes paid, net	5,488	107	1,917
Interest paid, net	52,157	41,364	42,774
Exchange of First Lien Credit Facility for Senior Unsecured Loan Facility	$ 0	$ 102,688	$ 0

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Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Disclosure Derivatives And Other Financial Instruments Schedule Of Gain Or Loss On Hedged Items And Derivative Contracts [Abstract]

The following tables summarize the effect of the Company's derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

	Location of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	Amount of Pretax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
		Year Ended December 31, 2012		Year Ended December 30, 2011		Year Ended December 31, 2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense	$	—	$	—	$	4,287

		Amount of Pretax Loss Recognized in Earnings
	Location of Loss	Year Ended December 31, 2012		Year Ended December 30, 2011			Year Ended December 31, 2010
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other loss (income)	$	289	$	(613	)	$	—

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 entities	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Aug. 14, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of Facilities	40
Number of North American Facilities	33
Number of European Facilities	7
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				$ 6,400,000
Trade accounts receivable	69,300,000	81,900,000
Percent likely that a tax benefit recognized	50.00%
Advertising Expense	3,300,000	2,800,000	3,100,000
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts balance, beginning of year	4,391,000	5,742,000	7,213,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts balance, end of year	2,751,000	4,391,000	5,742,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Net charges to costs and expenses	364,000	18,000	624,000
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(2,037,000)	(1,319,000)	(2,039,000)
Foreign currency translation	$ 33,000	$ (50,000)	$ (56,000)

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Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2012 Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Restricted Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Sep. 24, 2009 Restricted Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Restricted Stock [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Restricted Stock [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance											21,737
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number								9,825
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						400	700	1,200	800	750
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period								(4,300)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period								(375)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number								6,350
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value								$ 636
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value								$ 784	$ 784	$ 577
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value								$ 643
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value								$ 654
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value								$ 658
Share-based Compensation	$ 3,036,000	$ 3,050,000	$ 2,334,000									$ 3,000,000	$ 3,000,000	$ 2,300,000
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate				10.25%	11.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Marketability				25.00%
Minority interest discount	20.00%
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized								$ 3,000,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition								1 year

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information - Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 195,492	$ 219,173	$ 223,792	$ 198,683	$ 219,661	$ 246,780	$ 256,858	$ 210,379	$ 837,140	$ 933,678	$ 883,700
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	166,788	182,557	185,135	166,565	189,789	209,134	212,358	173,884	701,045	785,165	732,451
Sales and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)									83,492	91,421	90,642
Depreciation and amortization	8,846	8,624	8,633	8,681	9,130	9,318	9,509	9,237	34,784	37,194	38,700
Other operating charges									6,425	8,404	2,939
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense									39	1,200	0
Income (loss) from operations	(3,034)	6,610	8,065	(286)	(2,863)	3,776	8,569	812	11,355	10,294	18,968
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	0
Interest expense									(54,858)	(55,579)	(68,333)
Intercompany (loss) income, net									0	0	0
Other income (loss), net									5,012	(14,117)	(3,484)
Loss before income taxes	(12,764)	(3,290)	(14,659)	(7,778)	(21,525)	(27,162)	(1,280)	(9,435)	(38,491)	(59,402)	(52,849)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes									(1,723)	3,315	(14,461)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent									(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,388)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent									0	0	(152)
Net loss	(11,881)	(1,175)	(15,592)	(8,120)	(25,215)	(27,045)	(2,126)	(8,331)	(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)									0	0	0
Sales and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)									318	594	510
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
Other operating charges									0	0	0
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense									0	0
Income (loss) from operations									(318)	(594)	(510)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(36,450)	(62,123)	(38,030)
Interest expense									0	0	0
Intercompany (loss) income, net									0	0	0
Other income (loss), net									0	0	0
Loss before income taxes									(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes									0	0	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent											(38,540)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent											0
Net loss									(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,540)
Subsidiary Issuer
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									565,237	597,779	585,438
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)									474,058	507,136	495,992
Sales and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)									55,752	58,191	58,639
Depreciation and amortization									22,403	22,859	24,462
Other operating charges									2,336	7,718	2,939
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense									39	1,200
Income (loss) from operations									10,649	675	3,406
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(13,618)	(4,514)	(1,891)
Interest expense									(53,859)	(52,163)	(55,345)
Intercompany (loss) income, net									17,353	14,698	(296)
Other income (loss), net									4,960	(18,606)	624
Loss before income taxes									(34,515)	(59,910)	(53,502)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes									1,935	2,213	(15,624)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent											(37,878)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent											(152)
Net loss									(36,450)	(62,123)	(38,030)
Non-Guarantor
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									281,912	347,811	312,158
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)									236,996	289,941	250,355
Sales and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)									27,422	32,636	31,493
Depreciation and amortization									12,381	14,335	14,238
Other operating charges									4,089	686	0
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense									0	0
Income (loss) from operations									1,024	10,213	16,072
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									0	0	17
Interest expense									(999)	(3,416)	(12,988)
Intercompany (loss) income, net									(17,353)	(14,698)	296
Other income (loss), net									52	4,489	(4,108)
Loss before income taxes									(17,276)	(3,412)	(711)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes									(3,658)	1,102	1,163
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent											(1,874)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent											0
Net loss									(13,618)	(4,514)	(1,874)
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									(10,009)	(11,912)	(13,896)
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)									(10,009)	(11,912)	(13,896)
Sales and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
Other operating charges									0	0	0
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense									0	0
Income (loss) from operations									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									50,068	66,637	39,904
Interest expense									0	0	0
Intercompany (loss) income, net									0	0	0
Other income (loss), net									0	0	0
Loss before income taxes									50,068	66,637	39,904
Provision (benefit) for income taxes									0	0	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent											39,904
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent											0
Net loss									$ 50,068	$ 66,637	$ 39,904

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 30, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 25, 2009
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,024		$ 14,327		$ 24,902		$ 69,944
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $2,751 and $4,391 in 2012 and 2011, respectively	73,876		83,234
Inventories, net	89,294		83,396
Income taxes receivable	1,527		697
Deferred income taxes	907		1,906
Other current assets	4,789		4,336
Total current assets	180,417		187,896
Property, plant and equipment, net	141,208		146,549
Goodwill	199,375		196,686		199,999
Customer relationships, net	54,589		69,636
Other intangible assets, net	7,475		8,148
Deferred income taxes	68		6
Other assets	11,290		10,325
Total assets	594,422	[1]	619,246	[1]	666,890	[1]
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Accounts payable	55,883		54,329
Accrued expenses	30,667		33,425
Accrued interest payable	9,017		8,886
Deferred income taxes	847		891
Total current liabilities	96,414		97,531
Long-term debt	516,674		507,988
Deferred income taxes	20,419		21,501
Other liabilities	46,907		45,519
Total liabilities	680,414		672,539
Shareholders’ equity (deficit):
Class A common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, 188,938 issued and outstanding in 2012 and 185,388 issued and outstanding in 2011	189		185
Class B convertible restricted voting common stock—$1.00 par value; 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued in 2012 and 2011	0		0
Additional paid-in capital	721,869		718,837
Accumulated loss	(818,855)		(782,087)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805		9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992)		(53,293)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$ 594,422		$ 619,246

[1] Segment assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, and other long term assets. Other non-allocated assets include all corporate assets, as well as deferred taxes and income taxes receivable.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets excluding tradenames	$ 220,598,000	$ 218,939,000
Intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill)	226,698,000	225,039,000
Accumulated amortization	(164,634,000)	(147,255,000)
Intangible assets, net	54,589,000	69,636,000
Intangible assets excluding tradenames, net	55,964,000	71,684,000
FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsIncludingCustomerRelationshipsNet	62,064,000	77,784,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	16,100,000	18,100,000	19,800,000
Expected amortization for the year 2013	14,734,000
Expected amortization for the year 2014	13,423,000
Expected amortization for the year 2015	11,867,000
Expected amortization for the year 2016	10,571,000
Expected amortization for the year 2017	4,268,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Customer relationships	212,532,000	210,873,000
Accumulated amortization	(157,943,000)	(141,237,000)
Intangible assets, net	54,589,000	69,636,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Intangible asset, useful life	12 years
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Patents	5,800,000	5,800,000
Accumulated amortization	(4,425,000)	(3,835,000)
Intangible assets, net	1,375,000	1,965,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Intangible asset, useful life	10 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Non-compete agreements	2,266,000	2,266,000
Accumulated amortization	(2,266,000)	(2,183,000)
Intangible assets, net	0	83,000
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names	6,100,000	6,100,000
Accumulated amortization	0	0
Trade names net	$ 6,100,000	$ 6,100,000

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Operations (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Tax expense for pension liability adjustment to other comprehensive income	$ 225	$ 45	$ 1,334
Tax expense for amortization of losses on derivative instruments in other comprehensive income	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,383

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Income Taxes Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$ (11,395,000)	$ (17,368,000)	$ (24,028,000)
Additions for tax positions of current year	(280,000)	(2,067,000)	0
Additions for tax positions of prior years	0	(466,000)	0
Reductions for tax positions of current year	0	8,506,000	6,660,000
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	466,000	0	0
Balance, end of year	(11,209,000)	(11,395,000)	(17,368,000)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	11,200,000	11,400,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	3,300,000	2,900,000	2,400,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	400,000	400,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	500,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	$ 9,000,000

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Funded Status

The following table sets forth the reconciliations of the change in projected benefit obligations and plan assets, the funded status of the Company's defined benefit plans and the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011
	US			UK			US			UK
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	11,778		$	45,695		$	9,258		$	43,685
Service cost	59			—			59			—
Interest cost	513			2,371			510			2,381
Actuarial loss	988			60			2,205			1,639
Benefits paid	(286		)	(1,995		)	(254		)	(1,782		)
Currency translation adjustment	—			2,084			—			(228		)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	13,052			48,215			11,778			45,695
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	13,052			48,215			11,778			45,695
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	7,185			26,109			6,956			26,682
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	854			1,524			312			(1,807		)
Expected return on assets	—			1,680			—			1,847
Employer contributions	178			872			182			1,251
Administrative Expenses	(34		)	—			(11		)	—
Benefits paid	(286		)	(1,995		)	(254		)	(1,782		)
Currency translation adjustment	—			1,237			—			(82		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	7,897			29,427			7,185			26,109
Funded status	$	(5,155	)	$	(18,788	)	$	(4,593	)	$	(19,586	)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Other liabilities	$	(5,155	)	$	(18,788	)	$	(4,593	)	$	(19,586	)

Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized

Pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Net actuarial loss	$	10,134	$	11,255
Net amounts recognized in balance sheets	$	10,134	$	11,255

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income consist of the following:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011					December 31, 2010
	US			UK			US			UK		US			UK
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	743		$	(1,483	)	$	2,448		$	3,300	$	100		$	(4,444	)
Effect of curtailment	—			—			—			—		(29		)	—
Amortization of actuarial loss	(252		)	(92		)	(43		)	—		(34		)	(306		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—		(1		)	—
Adjustment (currency loss)	—			—			—			25		—			—
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	491		$	(1,575	)	$	2,405		$	3,325	$	36		$	(4,750	)

Schedule of Assumptions Used

Weighted average assumptions used in computing the benefit obligations are as follows:

	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011
	US		UK		US		UK
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate	4.01	%	4.50	%	4.40	%	4.90	%

Weighted average assumptions used in computing net periodic pension cost are as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
	US		UK		US		UK		US		UK
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate	4.40	%	4.90	%	5.57	%	5.40	%	6.10	%	5.66	%
Rate of compensation increases	—		—		—		—		—		—
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00	%	6.47	%	8.00	%	6.78	%	8.00	%	7.00	%

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs

Net periodic pension cost for the plans includes the following components:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011						December 31, 2010
	US			UK			US			UK			US			UK
Components of net periodic pension cost
Service cost	$	59		$	—		$	59		$	—		$	327		$	—
Interest cost	513			2,371			510			2,381			526			2,544
Expected return on assets	(576		)	(1,680		)	(555		)	(1,847		)	(498		)	(1,709		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	252			92			43			—			34			306
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—			1			—
Effect of curtailment	—			—			—			—			29			—
Total Company defined benefit net periodic pension cost	248			783			57			534			419			1,141
Multi-employer benefit expense	1,303			—			1,247			—			1,144			—
Multi-employer pension withdrawal penalty	39			—			1,200			—			—			—
Net periodic pension cost	$	1,590		$	783		$	2,504		$	534		$	1,563		$	1,141

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The following table sets forth the actual asset allocation for the plans as of December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010 and the target asset allocation for the plans:

	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011				December 31, 2010				Target
	US		UK		US		UK		US		UK		US		UK
Equity securities	66	%	—	%	42	%	62	%	50	%	67	%	60	%	—	%
Debt securities	22	%	36	%	23	%	37	%	27	%	32	%	37	%	35	%
Cash and cash equivalents	1	%	1	%	27	%	1	%	23	%	1	%	3	%	—	%
Investment funds	11	%	63	%	8	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	65	%

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, the Company considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio.

The investment strategy of the plans is to ensure, over the long-term life of the plan, an adequate pool of assets along with contributions by the Company to support the benefit obligations to participants, retirees, and beneficiaries. The Company desires to achieve market returns consistent with a prudent level of diversification. All investments are made solely in the interest of each plan's participants and beneficiaries for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to such participants and their beneficiaries and defraying the expenses related to administering the plan. The target allocation of all assets is to reflect proper diversification in order to reduce the potential of a single security or single sector of securities having a disproportionate impact on the portfolio. The Company utilizes an outside investment consultant and investment manager to implement its investment strategy. Plan assets are generally invested in liquid funds that are selected to track broad market equity and bond indices. Investment performance of plan assets is reviewed semi-annually and the investment objectives are evaluated over rolling four year time periods.

The following table presents the fair value of the U.S. Plan pension assets classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	December 31, 2012								December 30, 2011
Asset Category	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	125	$	—	$	—	$	125	$	1,919	$	—	$	—	$	1,919
Equity securities
U.S Equities (b)	4,002		—		—		4,002		2,284		—		—		2,284
Global Equities (c)	1,191		—		—		1,191		744		—		—		744
Debt securities (d)	1,716		—		—		1,716		1,653		—		—		1,653
Investment funds (e)	863		—		—		863		585		—		—		585
Total U.S. Plan Assets	$	7,897	$	—	$	—	$	7,897	$	7,185	$	—	$	—	$	7,185

(a) Cash and cash equivalents consists of a short term investment in marketable securities valued at cost.

(b) U.S. equities consist of exchange traded funds valued at closing price on the active market which they are traded.

(c) Global equities consist of mutual funds invested in international equities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on quoted market prices for underlying equities. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(d) Debt securities consist of mutual funds invested in fixed income securities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on market value of the underlying assets. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(e) Investment funds consist of balanced equity and debt mutual funds. The value is based on net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on the market value of the underlying assets. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

The following table presents the fair value of the UK Plan pension assets classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	December 31, 2012								December 30, 2011
Asset Category	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents (f)	$	286	$	—	$	—	$	286	$	295	$	—	$	—	$	295
Global Equities (g)	—		—		—		—		16,259		—		—		16,259
Debt securities (h)	10,702		—		—		10,702		9,555		—		—		9,555
Investment Funds (i)	9,541		8,898		—		18,439		—		—		—		—
Total UK Plan Assets	$	20,529	$	8,898	$	—	$	29,427	$	26,109	$	—	$	—	$	26,109

(f) Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash held in bank accounts and short term investments valued at cost.

(g) Global equities consist of a mutual fund invested in international equities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on quoted market prices for underlying equities. The fund has regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(h) Debt securities consist of a mutual fund invested in corporate bonds. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on market prices for underlying assets. The fund has regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(i) Investment Funds consist of mutual and pooled pension funds. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding. The net asset value is based on market prices for underlying assets. The funds have regularly available pricing. The funds are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 based on the volume of market activity.

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments

Total benefit payments expected to be paid to participants from the plans are as follows:

	Expected Benefit Payments
	US		UK
2013	$	239	$	1,587
2014	271		1,803
2015	311		1,810
2016	354		1,839
2017	399		1,950
2018 - 2022	2,939		11,300

Schedule of Multiemployer Plans

Plan Contributions

The Company’s participation in these plans for the annual period ended December 31, 2012, is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employee Identification Number (EIN) and the three-digit plan number, if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act (PPA) zone status available in 2012 and 2011 is for the plan’s year-end as of December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The zone status is based on information the Company received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65 percent funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80 percent funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80 percent funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or a rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented. This last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreement(s) to which the plans are subject. The Company's contributions to the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity have not exceeded 5 percent of total plan contributions for the fiscal years 2012, 2011 or 2010. The Company's contributions to the Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund exceeded 5 percent in 2012, but did not exceed 5 percent in 2011 or 2010.

		Pension  Protection Act Zone Status			Company Contributions (in thousands)
												Expiration of Collective Bargaining Agreement
Plan Name	EIN/Pension Plan Number	2012	2011	FIP/RP Status Implemented	2012		2011		2010		Surcharge Imposed
Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity (1)	23-1511735/001	Yellow	Yellow	Pending	$	213	$	211	$	239	No	12/31/2012
Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund	23-6230368/001	Red	Red	Implemented	$	955	$	1,036	$	905	Yes	12/31/2013
Total contributions					$	1,168	$	1,247	$	1,144

(1) The Trustees of the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity elected to apply the special amortization and special asset valuation provisions provided for under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) for Plan Years beginning January 1, 2009 and later. The special amortization rule allows that portion of the plan’s experience loss attributable to net investment losses incurred in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be amortized over a 30-year period rather than a 15-year period. The special asset valuation rule allows the recognition of investment losses in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be spread over a 10-year period rather than a 5-year period.

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Segment Information - Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended										9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Sep. 28, 2012 segments	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 30, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales	$ 195,492		$ 219,173	$ 223,792	$ 198,683	$ 219,661		$ 246,780	$ 256,858	$ 210,379		$ 837,140		$ 933,678		$ 883,700
Intersegment, net sales												0		0		0
Total net sales												837,140		933,678		883,700
Income (loss) from operations	(3,034)		6,610	8,065	(286)	(2,863)		3,776	8,569	812		11,355		10,294		18,968
Depreciation and amortization	8,846		8,624	8,633	8,681	9,130		9,318	9,509	9,237		34,784		37,194		38,700
Capital expenditures												7,140		10,151		12,165
Total assets	594,422	[1]				619,246	[1]					594,422	[1]	619,246	[1]	666,890	[1]
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense												39		1,200		0
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Other Information about Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments											4
U.S. Residential Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales												281,099		305,366		300,262
Intersegment, net sales												951		1,177		1,342
Total net sales												282,050		306,543		301,604
Income (loss) from operations												22,489		18,226		24,701	[2]
Depreciation and amortization												11,674		11,994		12,285
Capital expenditures												1,495		996		2,639
Total assets	173,719	[1]				174,835	[1]					173,719	[1]	174,835	[1]	190,699	[1]
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense														1,200
U.S. Commercial Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales												292,304		301,286		293,679
Intersegment, net sales												519		284		1,117
Total net sales												292,823		301,570		294,796
Income (loss) from operations												(1,399)		(3,901)		(7,569)
Depreciation and amortization												10,774		11,004		11,610
Capital expenditures												1,255		3,558		2,660
Total assets	115,525	[1]				117,709	[1]					115,525	[1]	117,709	[1]	112,257	[1]
European Roll Coated Aluminum
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales												196,087		243,497		210,534
Intersegment, net sales												519		553		1,030
Total net sales												196,606		244,050		211,564
Income (loss) from operations												9,208		13,619		17,331
Depreciation and amortization												9,455		10,790		10,848
Capital expenditures												2,275		2,144		2,126
Total assets	221,950	[1]				234,513	[1]					221,950	[1]	234,513	[1]	257,550	[1]
European Engineered Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales												67,650		83,529		79,225
Intersegment, net sales												0		0		0
Total net sales												67,650		83,529		79,225
Income (loss) from operations												(6,586)		(2,055)		310
Depreciation and amortization												2,480		3,086		2,941
Capital expenditures												627		1,629		2,585
Total assets	55,898	[1]				63,579	[1]					55,898	[1]	63,579	[1]	67,355	[1]
Other Non-Allocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales												0		0		0
Intersegment, net sales												0		0		0
Total net sales												0		0		0
Income (loss) from operations												(12,357)		(15,595)		(15,805)
Depreciation and amortization												401		320		1,016
Capital expenditures												1,488		1,824		2,155
Total assets	27,330	[1]				28,610	[1]					27,330	[1]	28,610	[1]	39,029	[1]
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Third party, net sales												0		0		0
Intersegment, net sales												(1,989)		(2,014)		(3,489)
Total net sales												(1,989)		(2,014)		(3,489)
Income (loss) from operations												0		0		0
Depreciation and amortization												0		0		0
Capital expenditures												0		0		0
Total assets	$ 0	[1]				$ 0	[1]					$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Other Information about Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of legal entities into which US operating companies are organized											1
Number of reportable segments											2

[1] Segment assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, and other long term assets. Other non-allocated assets include all corporate assets, as well as deferred taxes and income taxes receivable.

[2] Income from operations in our U.S. Residential Products Segment for the year ended December 30, 2011 included a $1.2 million charge for the early exit from a multiemployer pension plan.

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Subsequent Event (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

On March 25, 2013, the ABL Credit Facility was amended to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15.0% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.15 to 1.00.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases

Minimum commitments under long-term non-cancelable operating leases, principally for equipment and facilities at December 31, 2012, were as follows:

2013	$	7,842
2014	4,847
2015	4,045
2016	2,520
2017	2,236
Thereafter	16,752
	$	38,242

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability

Changes in the product warranty accrual are summarized follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	5,050		$	5,561		$	5,242
Payments made or service provided	(2,849		)	(4,340		)	(3,225		)
Warranty expense	2,948			3,445			3,671
Foreign currency translation	(51		)	384			(127		)
Balance, end of year	$	5,098		$	5,050		$	5,561

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Quarterly Results of Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Results of Operations

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

	First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Net sales	$	198,683		$	223,792		$	219,173		$	195,492
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	166,565			185,135			182,557			166,788
Depreciation and amortization	8,681			8,633			8,624			8,846
Operating (loss) income	(286		)	8,065			6,610			(3,034		)
Loss before income taxes	(7,778		)	(14,659		)	(3,290		)	(12,764		)
Net loss	$	(8,120	)	$	(15,592	)	$	(1,175	)	$	(11,881	)
Year Ended December 30, 2011
Net Sales	$	210,379		$	256,858		$	246,780		$	219,661
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	173,884			212,358			209,134			189,789
Depreciation and amortization	9,237			9,509			9,318			9,130
Operating income (loss)	812			8,569			3,776			(2,863		)
Loss before income taxes	(9,435		)	(1,280		)	(27,162		)	(21,525		)
Net loss	$	(8,331	)	$	(2,126	)	$	(27,045	)	$	(25,215	)

The Company's interim reporting is based on a 4-4-5 week closing calendar. Prior to 2012, the fiscal year-end was always on the last Friday in the month of December. Beginning in 2012, the fiscal year will end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week. The fourth quarter of 2012 includes 3 additional days compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. The first, second, and third quarters of 2012 and 2011 include 13 weeks.

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Segment Information Segment Information - Long Lived Assets by Geographical Area (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 141,208	$ 146,549
UNITED STATES
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	69,241	72,848
NETHERLANDS
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	36,428	37,382
UNITED KINGDOM
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	19,732	19,746
FRANCE
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	13,358	13,786
CANADA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 2,449	$ 2,787

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Gain (Loss) on Derivatives [Member]
Stockholders' Equity at Dec. 25, 2009	$ 47,060	$ 178	$ 713,460	$ (680,830)	$ 24,892	$ (7,736)	$ (2,904)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(38,540)	0	0	(38,540)	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(1,023)	0	0	0	(7,256)	3,329	2,904
Issuance of shares pursuant to share-based payment plans	0	4	(4)	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation	2,334	0	2,334	0	0	0	0
Stockholders' Equity at Dec. 31, 2010	9,831	182	715,790	(719,370)	17,636	(4,407)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(62,717)	0	0	(62,717)	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3,457)	0	0	0	2,380	(5,837)	0
Issuance of shares pursuant to share-based payment plans	0	3	(3)	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation	3,050	0	3,050	0	0	0	0
Stockholders' Equity at Dec. 30, 2011	(53,293)	185	718,837	(782,087)	20,016	(10,244)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(36,768)	0	0	(36,768)	0	0	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	1,033	0	0	0	80	953	0
Issuance of shares pursuant to share-based payment plans	0	4	(4)	0
Share-based compensation	3,036	0	3,036	0	0	0	0
Stockholders' Equity at Dec. 31, 2012	$ (85,992)	$ 189	$ 721,869	$ (818,855)	$ 20,096	$ (9,291)	$ 0

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,751	$ 4,391
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	1,200,000
Common Class A [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	600,000	600,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	188,938	185,388
Common Class B [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	600,000
Common stock value convertible Stated Value Per Share	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common Stock Value Convertible, Authorized	600,000	600,000
Common stock value convertible, outstanding	0	0

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The provision/(benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Current:
United States
Federal	$	346		$	(116	)	$	(2,673	)
State	77			715			949
Foreign	72			1,913			4,997
Total Current	495			2,512			3,273
Deferred:
United States
Federal	1,300			2,014			(12,135		)
State	212			(399		)	(1,776		)
Foreign	(3,730		)	(812		)	(3,823		)
Total Deferred	(2,218		)	803			(17,734		)
	$	(1,723	)	$	3,315		$	(14,461	)

The U.S. and foreign components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
United States	$	(21,215	)	$	(55,991	)	$	(52,119	)
Foreign	(17,276		)	(3,411		)	(730		)
	$	(38,491	)	$	(59,402	)	$	(52,849	)

Reconciliation of the differences between income taxes computed at the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's income tax benefit follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Tax benefit at U.S. Federal statutory rate	$	(13,472	)	$	(20,791	)	$	(18,497	)
State income taxes, net of U.S. Federal income tax benefit	188			205			(729		)
Earnings taxed at rates different than the U.S. Federal statutory rate	(6,271		)	(6,049		)	(185		)
Impact of non-deductible interest	—			—			1,885
Changes in enacted tax rates	(63		)	135			(101		)
Implementation of tax planning strategies	—			—			(8,494		)
Change in valuation allowances	16,310			24,689			4,075
Impact of changes in uncertain tax positions	386			938			(2,442		)
Foreign dividends	—			2,889			8,040
Other, net	1,199			1,299			1,987
	$	(1,723	)	$	3,315		$	(14,461	)

At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, the tax-effected temporary differences are as follows:

	Asset (Liability)
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Current deferred tax assets, net
Accrued expenses	$	609		$	987
Accounts receivable	879			1,444
Inventories	(149		)	(80		)
Other	1,642			2,654
Valuation allowance	(2,921		)	(3,990		)
Total Current, net	60			1,015
Non-current deferred tax liabilities, net
Property, plant, and equipment	(24,714		)	(26,141		)
Customer relationships	(23,394		)	(26,997		)
Net operating losses	74,137			62,150
Other liabilities	316			3,676
Other	8,117			8,150
Valuation allowance	(54,813		)	(42,333		)
Total Non-current, net	(20,351		)	(21,495		)
Total, net	$	(20,291	)	$	(20,480	)

Total gross deferred tax assets were $88.3 million and $70.5 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. Total gross deferred tax liabilities were $(50.9) million and $(44.7) million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

Deferred taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, which are considered to be permanently invested. It should be noted, however, that U.S. incremental tax has been provided on undistributed earnings because of certain U.S. deemed dividend inclusion rules. The Company has U.S. federal, U.S. state and foreign NOL carryforwards totaling approximately $147.0 million, $617.4 million and $24.0 million, respectively, which expire between 2013 and 2033. The Company's valuation allowance was $57.7 million and $46.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. All domestic NOLs and other operating loss carryforwards are potentially subject to certain statutory limitations on future use.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of world-wide valuation allowances is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	(46,323	)	$	(20,027	)	$	(26,297	)
Additions	(11,411		)	(26,296		)	(5,008		)
Reductions	—			—			11,278
Balance, end of year	$	(57,734	)	$	(46,323	)	$	(20,027	)

In 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded valuation allowances against certain of its deferred tax assets subsequent to analyzing recoverability of its net asset. The Company analyzed the four sources of taxable income described in ASC 740 and determined that a valuation allowance is required to reduce a portion of its U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets, as it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	(11,395	)	$	(17,368	)	$	(24,028	)
Additions for tax positions of current year	(280		)	(2,067		)	—
Additions for tax positions of prior years	—			(466		)	—
Reductions for tax positions of current year	—			8,506			6,660
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	466			—			—
Balance, end of year	$	(11,209	)	$	(11,395	)	$	(17,368	)

On December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $11.2 million and $11.4 million, respectively, exclusive of interest and penalties. As of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, if we were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits, $11.2 million and $11.4 million, respectively, would have benefited the effective tax rate.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company had approximately $3.3 million, $2.9 million and $2.4 million in interest accrued at December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Interest and penalties recognized in 2012 and 2011 were approximately $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively. No interest and penalties were recognized in 2010.

The Company's 2008 - 2009 French income tax returns were adjusted following an examination by tax authorities. The Company reduced the unrecognized tax benefits related to those returns in 2012 by $0.5 million.

During the next 12 months, the Company estimates $9.0 million of our gross unrecognized tax benefit will reverse due to expiration of statutes. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and state and local jurisdictions, and in the U.K., Canada, the Netherlands, and France. Under the generally accepted statute of limitation rules, the Company is not subject to changes in income taxes by any taxing jurisdiction for years prior to 2005.

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Document Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Euramax Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001026743
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		189,138
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 0

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans

Retirement Plans

Defined Benefit

The Company maintains a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all U.S. hourly employees (the U.S. Plan). In addition, the employees at Euramax Coated Products Limited and Ellbee Limited participate in a single employer pension plan (the UK Plan). The measurement date for the U.S. and UK plans is the last day of the fiscal year. The Company curtailed the accrual of participant benefits provided under the UK Plan effective March 31, 2009. This curtailment did not affect the timing for the payment of benefits earned under the UK Plan through the curtailment date. In January 2010, the Company's board of directors approved a motion to freeze future benefit accruals under the U.S. Pension Plan. The impact on the Company's projected benefit obligation was not significant.

The following table sets forth the reconciliations of the change in projected benefit obligations and plan assets, the funded status of the Company's defined benefit plans and the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011
	US			UK			US			UK
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	11,778		$	45,695		$	9,258		$	43,685
Service cost	59			—			59			—
Interest cost	513			2,371			510			2,381
Actuarial loss	988			60			2,205			1,639
Benefits paid	(286		)	(1,995		)	(254		)	(1,782		)
Currency translation adjustment	—			2,084			—			(228		)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	13,052			48,215			11,778			45,695
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	13,052			48,215			11,778			45,695
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	7,185			26,109			6,956			26,682
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	854			1,524			312			(1,807		)
Expected return on assets	—			1,680			—			1,847
Employer contributions	178			872			182			1,251
Administrative Expenses	(34		)	—			(11		)	—
Benefits paid	(286		)	(1,995		)	(254		)	(1,782		)
Currency translation adjustment	—			1,237			—			(82		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	7,897			29,427			7,185			26,109
Funded status	$	(5,155	)	$	(18,788	)	$	(4,593	)	$	(19,586	)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Other liabilities	$	(5,155	)	$	(18,788	)	$	(4,593	)	$	(19,586	)

Pretax amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income not yet recognized as components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Net actuarial loss	$	10,134	$	11,255
Net amounts recognized in balance sheets	$	10,134	$	11,255

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension costs in 2013 are not significant.

Pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income consist of the following:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011					December 31, 2010
	US			UK			US			UK		US			UK
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	743		$	(1,483	)	$	2,448		$	3,300	$	100		$	(4,444	)
Effect of curtailment	—			—			—			—		(29		)	—
Amortization of actuarial loss	(252		)	(92		)	(43		)	—		(34		)	(306		)
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—		(1		)	—
Adjustment (currency loss)	—			—			—			25		—			—
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	491		$	(1,575	)	$	2,405		$	3,325	$	36		$	(4,750	)

The Company expects to contribute approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million to its U.S. and UK plans, respectively, during fiscal 2013.

Weighted average assumptions used in computing the benefit obligations are as follows:

	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011
	US		UK		US		UK
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate	4.01	%	4.50	%	4.40	%	4.90	%

Weighted average assumptions used in computing net periodic pension cost are as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011				December 31, 2010
	US		UK		US		UK		US		UK
Weighted-average assumptions
Discount rate	4.40	%	4.90	%	5.57	%	5.40	%	6.10	%	5.66	%
Rate of compensation increases	—		—		—		—		—		—
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.00	%	6.47	%	8.00	%	6.78	%	8.00	%	7.00	%

Net periodic pension cost for the plans includes the following components:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012						December 30, 2011						December 31, 2010
	US			UK			US			UK			US			UK
Components of net periodic pension cost
Service cost	$	59		$	—		$	59		$	—		$	327		$	—
Interest cost	513			2,371			510			2,381			526			2,544
Expected return on assets	(576		)	(1,680		)	(555		)	(1,847		)	(498		)	(1,709		)
Amortization of actuarial loss	252			92			43			—			34			306
Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			—			—			1			—
Effect of curtailment	—			—			—			—			29			—
Total Company defined benefit net periodic pension cost	248			783			57			534			419			1,141
Multi-employer benefit expense	1,303			—			1,247			—			1,144			—
Multi-employer pension withdrawal penalty	39			—			1,200			—			—			—
Net periodic pension cost	$	1,590		$	783		$	2,504		$	534		$	1,563		$	1,141

The following table sets forth the actual asset allocation for the plans as of December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010 and the target asset allocation for the plans:

	December 31, 2012				December 30, 2011				December 31, 2010				Target
	US		UK		US		UK		US		UK		US		UK
Equity securities	66	%	—	%	42	%	62	%	50	%	67	%	60	%	—	%
Debt securities	22	%	36	%	23	%	37	%	27	%	32	%	37	%	35	%
Cash and cash equivalents	1	%	1	%	27	%	1	%	23	%	1	%	3	%	—	%
Investment funds	11	%	63	%	8	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	65	%

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, the Company considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio.

The investment strategy of the plans is to ensure, over the long-term life of the plan, an adequate pool of assets along with contributions by the Company to support the benefit obligations to participants, retirees, and beneficiaries. The Company desires to achieve market returns consistent with a prudent level of diversification. All investments are made solely in the interest of each plan's participants and beneficiaries for the exclusive purposes of providing benefits to such participants and their beneficiaries and defraying the expenses related to administering the plan. The target allocation of all assets is to reflect proper diversification in order to reduce the potential of a single security or single sector of securities having a disproportionate impact on the portfolio. The Company utilizes an outside investment consultant and investment manager to implement its investment strategy. Plan assets are generally invested in liquid funds that are selected to track broad market equity and bond indices. Investment performance of plan assets is reviewed semi-annually and the investment objectives are evaluated over rolling four year time periods.

The following table presents the fair value of the U.S. Plan pension assets classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	December 31, 2012								December 30, 2011
Asset Category	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents(a)	$	125	$	—	$	—	$	125	$	1,919	$	—	$	—	$	1,919
Equity securities
U.S Equities (b)	4,002		—		—		4,002		2,284		—		—		2,284
Global Equities (c)	1,191		—		—		1,191		744		—		—		744
Debt securities (d)	1,716		—		—		1,716		1,653		—		—		1,653
Investment funds (e)	863		—		—		863		585		—		—		585
Total U.S. Plan Assets	$	7,897	$	—	$	—	$	7,897	$	7,185	$	—	$	—	$	7,185

(a) Cash and cash equivalents consists of a short term investment in marketable securities valued at cost.

(b) U.S. equities consist of exchange traded funds valued at closing price on the active market which they are traded.

(c) Global equities consist of mutual funds invested in international equities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on quoted market prices for underlying equities. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(d) Debt securities consist of mutual funds invested in fixed income securities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on market value of the underlying assets. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(e) Investment funds consist of balanced equity and debt mutual funds. The value is based on net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on the market value of the underlying assets. The funds have regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

The following table presents the fair value of the UK Plan pension assets classified under the appropriate level of fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011:

	December 31, 2012								December 30, 2011
Asset Category	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Cash and cash equivalents (f)	$	286	$	—	$	—	$	286	$	295	$	—	$	—	$	295
Global Equities (g)	—		—		—		—		16,259		—		—		16,259
Debt securities (h)	10,702		—		—		10,702		9,555		—		—		9,555
Investment Funds (i)	9,541		8,898		—		18,439		—		—		—		—
Total UK Plan Assets	$	20,529	$	8,898	$	—	$	29,427	$	26,109	$	—	$	—	$	26,109

(f) Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash held in bank accounts and short term investments valued at cost.

(g) Global equities consist of a mutual fund invested in international equities. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on quoted market prices for underlying equities. The fund has regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(h) Debt securities consist of a mutual fund invested in corporate bonds. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding, which is updated daily. The net asset value is based on market prices for underlying assets. The fund has regularly occurring transactions and regularly available pricing.

(i) Investment Funds consist of mutual and pooled pension funds. The value is based on the net asset value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding. The net asset value is based on market prices for underlying assets. The funds have regularly available pricing. The funds are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 based on the volume of market activity.

Total benefit payments expected to be paid to participants from the plans are as follows:

	Expected Benefit Payments
	US		UK
2013	$	239	$	1,587
2014	271		1,803
2015	311		1,810
2016	354		1,839
2017	399		1,950
2018 - 2022	2,939		11,300

Multi-employer Benefit Plans

The Company makes contributions to two multi-employer defined benefit pension plans based on obligations under collective bargaining agreements covering employees in our Feasterville, Pennsylvania and Ivyland, Pennsylvania locations. The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans in the following aspects:

a) Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.

b) If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers.

c) If the Company chooses to stop participating in one of its multiemployer plans, it may be required to pay the plan an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as withdrawal liability.

Withdrawal Activity

In prior years, the Company made payments based on hours worked into a multi-employer pension trust established for the benefit of certain collective bargaining employees in our Romeoville, Illinois location. During the second quarter of 2011, the Company announced plans to move its operations in Romeoville, IL to its existing facility in Nappanee, IN. This move, intended to reduce fixed overhead costs, triggered an early withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan benefiting hourly employees at the Romeoville facility. As a result, the Company recorded a $1.2 million charge in its U.S. Residential Products segment for liabilities associated with this withdrawal. The liability represents the present value of estimated future payments for the Company's proportionate share of unfunded vested benefits under the multiemployer plan. The Company received notification of the final assessment from the plan trustee in July 2012. The total withdrawal liability was determined to be $1.2 million. Total contributions to the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan were not significant in 2011 or 2010.

Plan Contributions

The Company’s participation in these plans for the annual period ended December 31, 2012, is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employee Identification Number (EIN) and the three-digit plan number, if applicable. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act (PPA) zone status available in 2012 and 2011 is for the plan’s year-end as of December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The zone status is based on information the Company received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65 percent funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80 percent funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80 percent funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or a rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented. This last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreement(s) to which the plans are subject. The Company's contributions to the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity have not exceeded 5 percent of total plan contributions for the fiscal years 2012, 2011 or 2010. The Company's contributions to the Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund exceeded 5 percent in 2012, but did not exceed 5 percent in 2011 or 2010.

		Pension  Protection Act Zone Status			Company Contributions (in thousands)
												Expiration of Collective Bargaining Agreement
Plan Name	EIN/Pension Plan Number	2012	2011	FIP/RP Status Implemented	2012		2011		2010		Surcharge Imposed
Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity (1)	23-1511735/001	Yellow	Yellow	Pending	$	213	$	211	$	239	No	12/31/2012
Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund	23-6230368/001	Red	Red	Implemented	$	955	$	1,036	$	905	Yes	12/31/2013
Total contributions					$	1,168	$	1,247	$	1,144

(1) The Trustees of the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity elected to apply the special amortization and special asset valuation provisions provided for under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) for Plan Years beginning January 1, 2009 and later. The special amortization rule allows that portion of the plan’s experience loss attributable to net investment losses incurred in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be amortized over a 30-year period rather than a 15-year period. The special asset valuation rule allows the recognition of investment losses in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be spread over a 10-year period rather than a 5-year period.

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

The Company has a supplemental retirement plan for members of management. At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 the accrued liability for future benefits under the plan was $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively. This liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Benefits expense in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was not significant.

Defined Contribution

The Company maintains two defined contribution retirement and savings plans for U.S. employees, which allow the employees to contribute a percentage of their pretax and/or after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines. The Company matches a certain percentage of employee pre-tax contributions up to certain limits. Further, the plans provide for discretionary contributions by the Company based on years of service and age. The Company's expense in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.6 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

The Company also contributes to various defined contribution plans for European employees. Total contributions under these plans totaled $2.2 million in 2012, $2.1 million in 2011, and $1.3 million in 2010.

Incentive Plans

The Company has an incentive compensation plan that covers key employees. The costs of the plan are computed in accordance with a formula that incorporates EBITDA (as defined in the plan) and return on average net assets. Compensation expense recorded under the plan in 2012 and 2011 was not significant. Compensation expense in 2010 was $3.5 million.

In May 2011, the Company established the Phantom Stock Plan (“the Plan”) to provide a limited number of key employees a long term monetary incentive based on the financial condition and performance of the Company. The Plan allows for a maximum of 5,000 Phantom Shares, of which 386 and 4,393 units were granted during 2012 and 2011, respectively. Under the Plan, participants are granted Phantom Shares which entitle the participant to receive payments in cash which are determined based on the Company's earnings and outstanding debt as of the measurement date. In December 2012, the measurement date was amended from the original measurement date of December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2015. No other changes or amendments to the plan were made. Payments are to be made in two equal installments as of the last day of the first quarter of 2016 and 2017. Participants must be employed on the date of payout to be eligible for cash reward. Total compensation expense recorded in fiscal year 2012 and 2011 related to the Plan totaled approximately $0.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The Company has recorded the associated liability within other liabilities.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net sales	$ 195,492	$ 219,173	$ 223,792	$ 198,683	$ 219,661	$ 246,780	$ 256,858	$ 210,379	$ 837,140	$ 933,678	$ 883,700
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	166,788	182,557	185,135	166,565	189,789	209,134	212,358	173,884	701,045	785,165	732,451
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)									83,492	91,421	90,642
Depreciation and amortization	8,846	8,624	8,633	8,681	9,130	9,318	9,509	9,237	34,784	37,194	38,700
Other operating charges									6,425	8,404	2,939
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense									39	1,200	0
Income (loss) from operations	(3,034)	6,610	8,065	(286)	(2,863)	3,776	8,569	812	11,355	10,294	18,968
Interest expense									(54,858)	(55,579)	(68,333)
Other (loss) income, net									5,012	(14,117)	(3,484)
Loss before income taxes	(12,764)	(3,290)	(14,659)	(7,778)	(21,525)	(27,162)	(1,280)	(9,435)	(38,491)	(59,402)	(52,849)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes									(1,723)	3,315	(14,461)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent									(36,768)	(62,717)	(38,388)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent									0	0	(152)
Net loss	$ (11,881)	$ (1,175)	$ (15,592)	$ (8,120)	$ (25,215)	$ (27,045)	$ (2,126)	$ (8,331)	$ (36,768)	$ (62,717)	$ (38,540)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 are as follows:

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products		European Roll Coated Aluminum			European Engineered Products			Consolidated
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	71,987	$	9,067	$	106,560		$	12,385		$	199,999
Foreign currency translation	—		—		(3,268		)	(45		)	(3,313		)
Balance at December 30, 2011	71,987		9,067		103,292			12,340			196,686
Acquisition of Cleveland Tubing, Inc	256		—		—			—			256
Foreign currency translation	—		—		1,873			560			2,433
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	72,243	$	9,067	$	105,165		$	12,900		$	199,375

Accumulated impairment losses as of December 31, 2012 were $151.2 million for U.S. Residential Products, $58.7 million for U.S. Commercial Products, $57.8 million for European Roll Coated Aluminum Products and $10.0 million for European Engineered Products. Accumulated impairment losses as of December 30, 2011 were $151.1 million for U.S. Residential Products, $58.7 million for U.S. Commercial Products, $56.8 million for European Roll Coated Aluminum and $9.6 million for European Engineered Products. Changes in accumulated impairment losses resulted from foreign currency translation adjustments related to goodwill in the Company's foreign reporting units.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

	As of December 31, 2012							As of December 30, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Customer relationships	$	212,532	$	(157,943	)	$	54,589	$	210,873	$	(141,237	)	$	69,636
Patents	5,800		(4,425		)	1,375		5,800		(3,835		)	1,965
Non-compete agreements	2,266		(2,266		)	—		2,266		(2,183		)	83
	220,598		(164,634		)	55,964		218,939		(147,255		)	71,684
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names	6,100		—			6,100		6,100		—			6,100
Total intangible assets	$	226,698	$	(164,634	)	$	62,064	$	225,039	$	(147,255	)	$	77,784

The aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $16.1 million, $18.1 million, and $19.8 million, respectively. The average useful lives of the Company's customer relationships and patents are 12 years and 10 years, respectively. Based on the carrying value of identified intangible assets recorded at December 31, 2012, and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, the aggregate annual amortization expense for the next 5 years is expected to be as follows:

Year	Amortization of Intangible Assets
2013	$	14,734
2014	13,423
2015	11,867
2016	10,571
2017	4,268

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Property, Plant, and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consisted of:

	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Land and improvements	$	23,324		$	22,865
Buildings	61,410			57,522
Machinery and equipment	181,081			169,901
	265,815			250,288
Less accumulated depreciation	(129,548		)	(106,472		)
	136,267			143,816
Construction in progress	4,941			2,733
	$	141,208		$	146,549

Depreciation expense (including software amortization expenses disclosed below) for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $18.6 million, $19.1 million, and 18.9 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, unamortized computer software costs totaling $9.6 million and $13.0 million, respectively, were recorded in property, plant and equipment. Amortization of capitalized computer software costs for 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $3.5 million, $3.4 million, and $2.9 million, respectively.

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information

On March 18, 2011, Euramax Holdings, Inc. (presented as Parent in the following schedules), through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Euramax International, Inc. (presented as Issuer in the following schedules) issued $375 million of its 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 (the "Notes"). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by Euramax Holdings, Inc. Additionally, the Notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed by all material domestic subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the "Guarantors." On December 30, 2011, as permitted by the First Supplemental Indenture, the Company completed the merger of the Guarantor subsidiaries with Euramax International, Inc. This merger does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any holder of the Notes in any material respect. All other subsidiaries of Euramax International, Inc., whether direct or indirect, do not guarantee the Senior Secured Notes (the "Non-Guarantors").

Additionally, the Notes are secured on a second priority basis by liens on all of the collateral (subject to certain exceptions) securing Euramax International, Inc.'s senior secured credit facilities. In the event that secured creditors exercise remedies with respect to Euramax International, Inc.'s pledged assets, the proceeds of the liquidation of those assets will first be applied to repay obligations secured by the first priority liens under the senior secured credit facilities and any other first priority obligations.

The following condensed consolidating financial statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of (1) the Parent, (2) the Issuer (including all Guarantor subsidiaries prior to the merger), (3) the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (4) eliminations to arrive at the information for Euramax Holdings, Inc. on a consolidated basis.

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	1,574		$	8,450		$	—		$	10,024
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	—			39,743			34,133			—			73,876
Inventories, net	—			62,986			26,308			—			89,294
Income taxes receivable	—			388			1,139			—			1,527
Deferred income taxes	—			793			114			—			907
Other current assets	—			3,358			1,431			—			4,789
Total current assets	—			108,842			71,575			—			180,417
Property, plant, and equipment, net	—			69,241			71,967						141,208
Amounts due from affiliates	—			218,957			30,651			(249,608		)	—
Goodwill	—			81,310			118,065			—			199,375
Customer relationships, net	—			33,620			20,969			—			54,589
Other intangible assets, net	—			7,475			—			—			7,475
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(81,316		)	18,549			—			62,767			—
Deferred income taxes	—			—			68			—			68
Other assets	—			6,225			5,065			—			11,290
Total assets	$	(81,316	)	$	544,219		$	318,360		$	(186,841	)	$	594,422
Liabilities and Shareholders' (deficit) equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	34,921		$	20,962		$	—		$	55,883
Accrued expenses	10			17,582			13,075			—			30,667
Accrued interest payable	—			9,017			—			—			9,017
Deferred income taxes	—			—			847			—			847
Total current liabilities	10			61,520			34,884			—			96,414
Long-term debt	—			516,674			—			—			516,674
Amounts due to affiliates	4,666			15,844			229,098			(249,608		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			8,621			11,798			—			20,419
Other liabilities	—			22,876			24,031			—			46,907
Total liabilities	4,676			625,535			299,811			(249,608		)	680,414
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Common stock	189			—			21			(21		)	189
Additional paid-in capital	721,869			658,970			199,452			(858,422		)	721,869
Accumulated loss	(818,855		)	(751,091		)	(195,851		)	946,942			(818,855		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805			10,805			14,927			(25,732		)	10,805
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(81,316		)	18,549			62,767			(85,992		)
Total liabilities & shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(81,316	)	$	544,219		$	318,360		$	(186,841	)	$	594,422

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	962		$	13,365		$	—		$	14,327
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	—			43,241			39,993			—			83,234
Inventories, net	—			51,456			31,940			—			83,396
Income taxes receivable	—			177			520			—			697
Deferred income taxes	—			1,702			204			—			1,906
Other current assets	—			2,688			1,648			—			4,336
Total current assets	—			100,226			87,670			—			187,896
Property, plant, and equipment, net	—			72,848			73,701						146,549
Amounts due from affiliates	—			232,191			28,360			(260,551		)	—
Goodwill	—			81,054			115,632			—			196,686
Customer relationships, net	—			43,110			26,526			—			69,636
Other intangible assets, net	—			8,148			—			—			8,148
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(48,935		)	30,605			—			18,330			—
Deferred income taxes	—			—			6			—			6
Other assets	—			6,418			3,907			—			10,325
Total assets	$	(48,935	)	$	574,600		$	335,802		$	(242,221	)	$	619,246
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	32,692		$	21,637		$	—		$	54,329
Accrued expenses	96			16,623			16,706			—			33,425
Accrued interest payable	—			8,886			—			—			8,886
Deferred income taxes	—			—			891			—			891
Total current liabilities	96			58,201			39,234			—			97,531
Long-term debt	—			507,988			—			—			507,988
Amounts due to affiliates	4,262			27,315			228,974			(260,551		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			8,158			13,343			—			21,501
Other liabilities	—			21,873			23,646			—			45,519
Total liabilities	4,358			623,535			305,197			(260,551		)	672,539
Shareholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock	185			—			21			(21		)	185
Additional paid-in capital	718,837			655,934			199,452			(855,386		)	718,837
Accumulated loss	(782,087		)	(714,641		)	(182,232		)	896,873			(782,087		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,772			9,772			13,364			(23,136		)	9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(53,293		)	(48,935		)	30,605			18,330			(53,293		)
Total liabilities & shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(48,935	)	$	574,600		$	335,802		$	(242,221	)	$	619,246

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	565,237		$	281,912		$	(10,009	)	$	837,140
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			474,058			236,996			(10,009		)	701,045
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	318			55,752			27,422			—			83,492
Depreciation and amortization	—			22,403			12,381			—			34,784
Other operating charges	—			2,336			4,089			—			6,425
Multiemployer pension withdrawal	—			39			—			—			39
Income (loss) from operations	(318		)	10,649			1,024			—			11,355
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(36,450		)	(13,618		)	—			50,068			—
Interest expense	—			(53,859		)	(999		)	—			(54,858		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	—			17,353			(17,353		)	—			—
Other income, net	—			4,960			52			—			5,012
Loss before income taxes	(36,768		)	(34,515		)	(17,276		)	50,068			(38,491		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	—			1,935			(3,658		)	—			(1,723		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(36,450	)	$	(13,618	)	$	50,068		$	(36,768	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(36,450	)	$	(13,618	)	$	50,068		$	(36,768	)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80			80			367			(447		)	80
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	953			953			1,196			(2,149		)	953
Total other comprehensive income	$	1,033		$	1,033		$	1,563		$	(2,596	)	$	1,033
Total comprehensive loss	$	(35,735	)	$	(35,417	)	$	(12,055	)	$	47,472		$	(35,735	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	597,779		$	347,811		$	(11,912	)	$	933,678
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			507,136			289,941			(11,912		)	785,165
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	594			58,191			32,636			—			91,421
Depreciation and amortization	—			22,859			14,335			—			37,194
Other operating charges	—			7,718			686			—			8,404
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense	—			1,200			—			—			1,200
Income (loss) from operations	(594		)	675			10,213			—			10,294
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(62,123		)	(4,514		)	—			66,637			—
Interest expense	—			(52,163		)	(3,416		)	—			(55,579		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	—			14,698			(14,698		)	—			—
Other income (loss), net	—			(18,606		)	4,489			—			(14,117		)
Loss before income taxes	(62,717		)	(59,910		)	(3,412		)	66,637			(59,402		)
Provision for income taxes	—			2,213			1,102			—			3,315
Net loss	$	(62,717	)	$	(62,123	)	$	(4,514	)	$	66,637		$	(62,717	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 30, 2011
(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(62,717	)	$	(62,123	)	$	(4,514	)	$	66,637		$	(62,717	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,380			2,380			2,092			(4,472		)	2,380
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	(5,837		)	(5,837		)	(3,351		)	9,188			(5,837		)
Total other comprehensive loss	(3,457		)	(3,457		)	(1,259		)	4,716			(3,457		)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(66,174	)	$	(65,580	)	$	(5,773	)	$	71,353		$	(66,174	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	585,438		$	312,158		$	(13,896	)	$	883,700
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			495,992			250,355			(13,896		)	732,451
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	510			58,639			31,493			—			90,642
Depreciation and amortization	—			24,462			14,238			—			38,700
Other Operating Charges	—			2,939			—			—			2,939
Income (loss) from operations	(510		)	3,406			16,072			—			18,968
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(38,030		)	(1,891		)	17			39,904			—
Interest expense	—			(55,345		)	(12,988		)	—			(68,333		)
Intercompany interest (income) expense	—			(296		)	296			—			—
Other income (loss), net	—			624			(4,108		)	—			(3,484		)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(38,540		)	(53,502		)	(711		)	39,904			(52,849		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	—			(15,624		)	1,163			—			(14,461		)
Loss from continuing operations	(38,540		)	(37,878		)	(1,874		)	39,904			(38,388		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			(152		)	—			—			(152		)
Net loss	$	(38,540	)	$	(38,030	)	$	(1,874	)	$	39,904		$	(38,540	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2010
(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(38,540	)	$	(38,030	)	$	(1,874	)	$	39,904		$	(38,540	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,256		)	(7,256		)	(7,256		)	14,512			(7,256		)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	3,329			3,329			3,382			(6,711		)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax	2,904			2,904			—			(2,904		)	2,904
Total other comprehensive loss	(1,023		)	(1,023		)	(3,874		)	4,897			(1,023		)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(39,563	)	$	(39,053	)	$	(5,748	)	$	44,801		$	(39,563	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	—	$	(539	)	$	4,524		$	—	$	3,985
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		1,317			4			—		1,321
Capital expenditures	—		(4,158		)	(2,982		)	—		(7,140		)
Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(6,445		)	—			—		(6,445		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(9,286		)	(2,978		)	—		(12,264		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	—		8,280			—			—		8,280
Deferred Financing Fees	—		(8		)	(26		)	—		(34		)
Due (to) from affiliates	—		2,165			(2,165		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—		10,437			(2,191		)	—		8,246
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(4,270		)	—		(4,270		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—		612			(4,915		)	—		(4,303		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		962			13,365			—		14,327
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	1,574		$	8,450		$	—	$	10,024

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—	$	(15,469	)	$	34,065		$	—		$	18,596
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		79			355			—			434
Capital expenditures	—		(6,289		)	(3,862		)	—			(10,151		)
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	—		(99,930		)	—			99,930			—
Return of capital from subsidiaries	—		151,083			—			(151,083		)	—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—		44,943			(3,507		)	(51,153		)	(9,717		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	—		10,205			—			—			10,205
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—		(302,394		)	(109,634		)	—			(412,028		)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes	—		375,000			—			—			375,000
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes	—		19,812			—			—			19,812
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	—		—			99,930			(99,930		)	—
Return of capital	—		—			(151,083		)	151,083			—
Debt issuance costs	—		(6,510		)	(4,113		)	—			(10,623		)
Due (to) from affiliates	—		(132,896		)	132,896			—			—
Net cash used in financing activities	—		(36,783		)	(32,004		)	51,153			(17,634		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(1,820		)	—			(1,820		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(7,309		)	(3,266		)	—			(10,575		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		8,271			16,631			—			24,902
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	962		$	13,365		$	—		$	14,327

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	—	$	(9,108	)	$	13,241		$	—	$	4,133
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		2,680			3			—		2,683
Capital expenditures	—		(7,136		)	(5,029		)	—		(12,165		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(4,456		)	(5,026		)	—		(9,482		)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdraft	—		(8		)	—			—		(8		)
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—		(29,487		)	(7,551		)	—		(37,038		)
Due from (to) affiliates	—		9,203			(9,203		)	—		—
Net cash used in financing activities	—		(20,292		)	(16,754		)	—		(37,046		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(2,647		)	—		(2,647		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(33,856		)	(11,186		)	—		(45,042		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		42,127			27,817			—		69,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	8,271		$	16,631		$	—	$	24,902

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Minimum commitments under long-term non-cancelable operating leases, principally for equipment and facilities at December 31, 2012, were as follows:

2013	$	7,842
2014	4,847
2015	4,045
2016	2,520
2017	2,236
Thereafter	16,752
	$	38,242

Rent expense under operating leases amounted to $11.6 million, $12.5 million, and $14.2 million for the years 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Raw Material Commitments

The Company's primary raw materials are aluminum and steel coil. Because changes in aluminum and steel prices are generally passed through to customers, increases or decreases in aluminum and steel prices generally cause corresponding increases and decreases in reported net sales, causing fluctuations in reported revenues that are unrelated to the level of business activity. However, if the Company is unable to pass through aluminum and steel price changes to customers in the future, it could be materially adversely affected. Although the Company believes there is sufficient supply in the marketplace to competitively source all of its aluminum and steel needs without reliance on any particular supplier, any major disruption in the supply and/or price of aluminum and steel could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and financial condition.

To ensure a margin on specific customer orders, the Company may commit to purchase aluminum ingot or coil at a fixed market price for future delivery. At December 31, 2012, such fixed price purchase commitments were approximately $17.5 million for 2013 sales. These contracts are for normal purchases and sales, and therefore are not required to be accounted for as derivatives.

Litigation

The Company is currently party to legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The Company has and will continue to vigorously defend itself in these matters. It is the opinion of the Company's management, based upon information available at this time, that the expected outcome of all matters to which the Company is currently a party, would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company taken as a whole.

Environmental Matters

The Company's operations are subject to federal, state, local and European environmental laws and regulations, including those concerning the management of pollution and hazardous substances.

In connection with the acquisition of the Company from Alumax Inc. (which was acquired by Aluminum Company of America in May 1998, and hereafter referred to as Alumax) on September 25, 1996, the Company was indemnified by Alumax for substantially all of its costs, if any, related to specifically identified environmental matters arising prior to the closing date of the acquisition during the period of time it was owned directly or indirectly by Alumax. Such indemnification includes costs that may ultimately be incurred to contribute to the remediation of eleven specified existing National Priorities List (NPL) sites for which the Company had been named a potentially responsible party under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") as of the closing date of the acquisition from Alumax, as well as certain potential costs for nine sites to which the Company may have sent waste for disposal. The Company does not believe that it has any significant probable liability for environmental claims. Further, the Company believes it to be unlikely that the Company would be required to bear environmental costs in excess of its pro rata share of such costs as a potentially responsible party at any site. Any receivable for recoveries under the indemnification would be recorded separately from the corresponding liability when the environmental claim and related recovery is determined to be probable. In addition, the Company establishes reserves for remedial measures required from time to time at its own facilities. Management believes that the reasonably probable outcomes of these matters will not be material. The Company's reserves, expenditures, and expenses for all environmental exposures were not significant as of any of the dates or for any of periods presented.

Product Warranties

The Company provides warranties on certain products. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. The Company provides accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrence. Changes in the product warranty accrual are summarized follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	5,050		$	5,561		$	5,242
Payments made or service provided	(2,849		)	(4,340		)	(3,225		)
Warranty expense	2,948			3,445			3,671
Foreign currency translation	(51		)	384			(127		)
Balance, end of year	$	5,098		$	5,050		$	5,561

Collective Bargaining

As of December 31, 2012, approximately 9.1% of the Company's labor force is represented by collective bargaining agreements and 26.7% of the labor force is represented by work councils. Additionally, as of December 31, 2012, none of the Company's labor force is working under an expired collective bargaining agreement that is being renegotiated. Approximately 6.2% of the Company's labor force is covered by a collective bargaining agreement that will expire within one year.

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Common Stock

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Equity [Abstract]

Common Stock

Common Stock

The Company has authorized 1,200,000 shares consisting of 600,000 shares of Class A voting common stock, par value of one dollar ($1.00) per share, and 600,000 shares of Class B convertible restricted voting common stock, par value of one dollar ($1.00) per share. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 188,938 issued and outstanding shares of common stock with a par value of one dollar ($1.00) per share. Except with respect to voting rights, all shares of Class A and Class B convertible restricted voting common stock are identical in all respects and entitle the holder thereof to the same rights, preferences and privileges, and are subject to the same qualifications, limitations and restrictions, all as described in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. The senior secured credit facility contains certain restrictions on the payment of cash dividends.

The holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters voted on by the Company's stockholders, and the holders of Class B convertible restricted voting common stock are generally entitled to one vote per ten (10) shares held on any matters to be voted on by the Company's stockholders, with exceptions as noted in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. In addition, each share of Class B convertible common stock may be converted at any time into one share of Class A common stock at the option of the holder.

The Company is party to a stockholders agreement with the existing holders of its common stock. The stockholders agreement provides that stockholders holding a majority of the Company's outstanding stock must approve, among other things: (i) the Company's engagement in a public offering, (ii) amendment or restatement of the Company's charter or bylaws, (iii) any increase or decrease in the number of directors on the board and (iv) any actions, approval or agreement with respect to the foregoing provision. The agreement imposes transfer restrictions that control the manner in which the Company's stockholders may transfer their shares. The agreement also provides for preemptive rights. The preemptive rights do not apply in connection with a public offering.

In addition, the Company is party to a registration rights agreement with its existing shareholders. Under the registration rights agreement, a stockholder who holds "registrable securities" may request that the Company register such securities through a demand registration or a piggyback registration. Registrable securities include the common stock delivered to the Company's stockholders and common stock issued to management under our Executive Incentive Plan.

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States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Change In Plan Assets [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Equity Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Equity Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2010 Equity Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2010 Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2010 Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2010 Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Equity Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Debt Securities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Global Equities [Member] UK Plan	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Global Equities [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity [Member]		Dec. 30, 2011 Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity [Member]		Dec. 31, 2010 Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Warehouse Employees Local 169 and Employers Joint Pension Fund [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation												$ 45,695,000	$ 43,685,000	$ 11,778,000	$ 9,258,000
Service cost				0	0	0	59,000	59,000	327,000			0	0	59,000	59,000
Interest cost				2,371,000	2,381,000	2,544,000	513,000	510,000	526,000			2,371,000	2,381,000	513,000	510,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)												60,000	1,639,000	988,000	2,205,000	1,524,000	(1,807,000)	854,000	312,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid												(1,995,000)	(1,782,000)	(286,000)	(254,000)	(1,995,000)	(1,782,000)	(286,000)	(254,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)												2,084,000	(228,000)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation												48,215,000	45,695,000	13,052,000	11,778,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation												48,215,000	45,695,000	13,052,000	11,778,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets				26,109,000			7,185,000									26,109,000	26,682,000	7,185,000	6,956,000				2,284,000			9,555,000			1,653,000			295,000			1,919,000			0			585,000			0	16,259,000	1,191,000	744,000	20,529,000	26,109,000	7,897,000	7,185,000	4,002,000	2,284,000	10,702,000	9,555,000	1,716,000	1,653,000	286,000	295,000	125,000	1,919,000	9,541,000	0	863,000	585,000	0	16,259,000	1,191,000	744,000	8,898,000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8,898,000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Expected return on assets				(1,680,000)	(1,847,000)	(1,709,000)	(576,000)	(555,000)	(498,000)							(1,680,000)	(1,847,000)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer																872,000	1,251,000	178,000	182,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Administration Expenses																0	0	(34,000)	(11,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets																1,237,000	(82,000)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets				29,427,000	26,109,000		7,897,000	7,185,000								29,427,000	26,109,000	7,897,000	7,185,000				4,002,000			10,702,000			1,716,000			286,000			125,000			18,439,000			863,000			0	16,259,000	1,191,000	744,000	20,529,000	26,109,000	7,897,000	7,185,000	4,002,000	2,284,000	10,702,000	9,555,000	1,716,000	1,653,000	286,000	295,000	125,000	1,919,000	9,541,000	0	863,000	585,000	0	16,259,000	1,191,000	744,000	8,898,000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8,898,000	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan																(18,788,000)	(19,586,000)	(5,155,000)	(4,593,000)
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities																(18,788,000)	(19,586,000)	(5,155,000)	(4,593,000)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax	10,134,000	11,255,000
Net amounts recognized in balance sheets	10,134,000	11,255,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net actuarial loss				(1,483,000)	3,300,000	(4,444,000)	743,000	2,448,000	100,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, before Tax				0	0	0	0	0	(29,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)				(92,000)	0	(306,000)	(252,000)	(43,000)	(34,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost, before Tax				0	0	0	0	0	(1,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax				0	25,000	0	0	0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive income				(1,575,000)	3,325,000	(4,750,000)	491,000	2,405,000	36,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year				600,000			100,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate				4.50%	4.90%		4.01%	4.40%
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate				4.90%	5.40%	5.66%	4.40%	5.57%	6.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase				0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets				6.47%	6.78%	7.00%	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost				0	0	0	59,000	59,000	327,000			0	0	59,000	59,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost				2,371,000	2,381,000	2,544,000	513,000	510,000	526,000			2,371,000	2,381,000	513,000	510,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets				1,680,000	1,847,000	1,709,000	576,000	555,000	498,000							1,680,000	1,847,000	0	0
Amortization of actuarial loss				92,000	0	306,000	252,000	43,000	34,000
Amortization of prior service cost				0	0	0	0	0	1,000
Effect of curtailment				0	0	0	0	0	29,000
Total Company defined benefit net periodic pension cost				783,000	534,000	1,141,000	248,000	57,000	419,000
Multi-employer benefit expense	1,168,000	1,247,000	1,144,000	0	0	0	1,303,000	1,247,000	1,144,000																																																																																																									213,000	[1]	211,000	[1]	239,000	[1]	955,000	1,036,000	905,000
Multi-employer pension withdrawal penalty	39,000	1,200,000	0	0	0	0	39,000	1,200,000	0	1,200,000	1,200,000
Net periodic pension cost				783,000	534,000	1,141,000	1,590,000	2,504,000	1,563,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations																				0.00%	62.00%	67.00%	66.00%	42.00%	50.00%	36.00%	37.00%	32.00%	22.00%	23.00%	27.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	27.00%	23.00%	63.00%	0.00%	0.00%	11.00%	8.00%	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations																				0.00%			60.00%			35.00%			37.00%			0.00%			3.00%			0.00%			0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months				1,587,000			239,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two				1,803,000			271,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three				1,810,000			311,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four				1,839,000			354,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five				1,950,000			399,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter				11,300,000			2,939,000
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Percentage of Employer's Contributions	500.00%	500.00%
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Liability	400,000	500,000
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount				$ 2,200,000	$ 2,100,000	$ 1,300,000	$ 600,000	$ 600,000	$ 500,000

[1] The Trustees of the Teamsters Pension Trust Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity elected to apply the special amortization and special asset valuation provisions provided for under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) for Plan Years beginning January 1, 2009 and later. The special amortization rule allows that portion of the plan’s experience loss attributable to net investment losses incurred in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be amortized over a 30-year period rather than a 15-year period. The special asset valuation rule allows the recognition of investment losses in the year ended December 31, 2008 to be spread over a 10-year period rather than a 5-year period.

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Long-Term Obligations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt obligations consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Senior Secured Notes (9.5%)	$	375,000	$	375,000
Senior Unsecured Loan Facility (12.25%)	123,188		122,782
ABL Credit Facility	18,486		10,206
Dutch Revolving Credit Facility	—		—
	$	516,674	$	507,988

On March 18, 2011, Euramax International, Inc. (“Euramax”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $375 million of Senior Secured Notes (the “Notes”) in a private placement exempt from registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Concurrent with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into a new senior unsecured loan facility (the “Senior Unsecured Loan Facility”) with an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million issued at 98% of par. The Company also entered into an Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “ABL Credit Facility”), which provided revolving credit financing of up to $70 million and extended the maturity from June 23, 2012 to March 25, 2013.

Prior to the issuance of the Notes and the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, the Company had outstanding obligations of approximately $514.7 million under the First Lien Credit Agreement. Proceeds from the $375 million offering of Notes, issued at par, were used to pay lenders under the First Lien Credit Agreement. Additionally, certain existing lenders exchanged approximately $102.7 million of existing loans under the First Lien Credit Agreement and cash of $19.8 million for the $125.0 million of loans under the new Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, which were issued at 98% of par. Cash proceeds along with borrowings under the Company's ABL Credit Facility were used to re-pay the remaining outstanding amounts due under the First Lien Credit Agreement and expenses related to the refinancing. The difference between the consideration received and the aggregate face amount of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility ($1.8 million) is being amortized and recorded in interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the term of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility.

The Company recognized a loss of approximately $1.5 million on the 2011 extinguishment of the First Lien Credit Agreement. This loss was primarily comprised of the write-off of previously capitalized deferred debt issuance costs and is recorded in other income (loss). Deferred debt issuance costs related to outstanding obligations under the First Lien Credit Agreement, which were exchanged for amounts under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the new Senior Unsecured Loan Facility using the effective interest rate method. Direct and incremental debt issuance costs related to the Senior Unsecured Notes, Senior Unsecured Credit Facility, and ABL Credit Facility, including legal fees, printing costs and bank fees totaled approximately $10.6 million and have been capitalized and reported as deferred financing costs within other assets. These costs are being amortized and recorded in interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the term of the applicable agreement.

The Company has $18.5 million of outstanding debt under revolving credit facilities. The Company expects to make payments and borrowings under the facilities during 2013. Additionally, the Company has $500 million of outstanding debt that will mature in 2016. There are no other maturities of long term debt in the next five years.

Senior Secured Notes

The Senior Secured Notes consist of an aggregate principal amount of $375 million, which were issued pursuant to an indenture (the "Indenture") dated March 18, 2011, among Euramax, the Company, and certain of its domestic subsidiaries as guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the Trustee. Substantially all of Euramax's U.S. subsidiaries are guarantors of the Notes.The Notes bear interest at 9.50% per year and mature on April 1, 2016, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by Euramax. Interest is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

The Notes may be redeemed at the option of Euramax, in whole or in part, under the conditions specified in the Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, at the following redemption prices if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on April 1 of the years indicated:

Year	Percentage
2013	107.125	%
2014	104.750	%
2015 and thereafter	100.000	%

Additionally at any time on or before April 1, 2013, Euramax may redeem the greater of (i) $37.5 million and (ii) up to 10% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes at any time and from time to time, but not more than once in any twelve‑month period, at a price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes issued with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 109.5% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; or Euramax may, on any one or more occasions, redeem all or a part of the Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture) and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

The Indenture contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Euramax and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain distributions, make other restricted payments, make investments, incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants. These limitations also prohibit Euramax's ability to transfer cash or assets to Euramax Holdings, whether by dividend, loan or otherwise. The Indenture also contains customary events of default. If Euramax undergoes a change of control (as defined in the Indenture), Euramax will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at 101% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

In connection with the sale of the Notes, Euramax, the guarantors, and the initial purchasers entered into a registration rights agreement. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, Euramax and the guarantors agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to publicly registered Notes having identical terms to the outstanding Notes. The Company completed an effective registration of the Notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2011. An exchange offer was launched December 23, 2011 for the holders of the outstanding Notes to exchange their Notes for the exchange notes. The exchange offer was completed on January 26, 2012 with 100% of the $375 million9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 tendered in the exchange offer.

Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

On March 3, 2011, the Company, Euramax and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a credit and guaranty agreement for a new senior unsecured loan facility (the “Senior Unsecured Loan Facility”) in the aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million. Proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility were borrowed on March 18, 2011 and will mature on October 1, 2016.Loans under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility bear interest at 12.25% per year in the event no election is made to pay interest in kind (PIK) by increasing the principal amount of the notes, and 14.25% (7.875% cash pay and 6.375% PIK) per annum in the event a PIK election is made. The Company may make a PIK election for up to six quarters during the term of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility. The interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility at December 31, 2012 was 12.25%, as the Company has not made a PIK election.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility may not be voluntarily prepaid before March 18, 2013. Thereafter, Euramax may prepay outstanding amounts under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, in whole or in part, at the prices (expressed as percentages of the loans) set forth below:

Prepayment Date	Percentage
On or after the second anniversary of the closing but prior to the third anniversary thereof	103	%
On or after the third anniversary of the closing but prior to the fourth anniversary thereof	102	%
On or after the fourth anniversary of the closing	100	%

Additionally, at any time before March 18, 2013, Euramax may on one or more occasions prepay up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the loans outstanding on the closing date at 112.25%, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a change of control, Euramax may be required to purchase all or a portion of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.All obligations under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of Euramax's existing and future direct and indirect wholly‑owned domestic material restricted subsidiaries.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contains restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of Euramax and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain distributions, make other restricted payments, make investments, incur liens, consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and enter into certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants. The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility also contains customary events of default.

The Senior Unsecured Loan Facility contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including among other things, payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross‑defaults to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, material judgments, and failure of any guaranty supporting the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility to be in force and effect in any material respect. If such an event of default occurs, the administrative agent would be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of amounts due under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility and all actions permitted to be taken by an unsecured creditor.

ABL Credit Facility

On March 18, 2011, the Company, Euramax, and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, entered into the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement referred to as the ABL Credit Facility, with various lenders, Regions Bank, as Collateral and Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as Co-Collateral Agent, and Regions Business Capital, as Sole Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. The ABL Credit Facility provides for revolving credit financing of up to $70 million, subject to borrowing base availability. At December 31, 2012, $32.7 million was available to be drawn on the ABL Facility. On March 25, 2013, the ABL Credit Facility was amended to, among other items, (i) extend the maturity date to January 1, 2016, (ii) reduce the Minimum Excess Availability Reserve to $1.0 million from 20% of outstanding borrowings, and (iii) reduce the excess availability threshold from 15.0% to 12.5%. In the event excess availability falls below the 12.5% threshold, Euramax would be required to meet, for the period from the amendment date to November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $55 million, and after November 30, 2013, a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.15 to 1.00. Refer to Note 14, Subsequent Events, for further discussion of the amended ABL Credit Facility.

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to either (a) LIBOR plus an applicable margin or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime commercial lending rate published by Regions Bank as its “prime rate” for commercial loans, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (3) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is dependent upon the type of borrowings the Company has made under the ABL Credit Facility. At December 31, 2012, the applicable margins were 2.50% and 1.50% for LIBOR and Base Rate borrowings, respectively. The applicable margins are subject to Euramax's corporate credit rating as determined from time to time by Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investors Service and range from 2.00% to 2.75% for LIBOR borrowings and 1.00% to 1.75% for Base Rate borrowings. The weighted average interest rate, including the applicable margin payable on outstanding borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility, at December 31, 2012 was 2.74%. The ABL Credit Facility requires the Company to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.5%, based on the unutilized commitments. The Company is also required to pay customary letter of credit fees, including, without limitation, a letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin on revolving credit LIBOR loans and fronting fees.

All obligations under the ABL Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of Euramax's existing and future direct and indirect, wholly owned domestic restricted subsidiaries which are not borrowers. All obligations under the ABL Credit Facility are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first‑priority security interest in Euramax's and the Guarantors' inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, referred to as the ABL Collateral, and a junior‑priority security interest in (i) substantially all of Euramax's and the Guarantors' assets (other than inventory and accounts receivable and related assets, which assets secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first priority basis) and (ii) all of Euramax's capital stock and the capital stock of each material domestic restricted subsidiary owned by Euramax or a Guarantor and 65% of the voting capital stock and 100% of any non-voting capital stock of foreign restricted subsidiaries directly owned by Euramax or a Guarantor, which we refer to collectively as the Notes Collateral.

The ABL Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for this type of financing, including, but not limited to financial covenants requiring Euramax to meet a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.15 to 1.00 when excess availability is less than 15% of the lesser of the aggregate amount of commitments outstanding at such time and the borrowing base. As of December 31, 2012, excess availability exceeded 15% of the borrowing base; therefore, Euramax was not required to meet the minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. Additionally, restrictive covenants limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to incur liens, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness, guarantees and other contingent obligations, consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of their assets, pay dividends or make other distributions, make certain loans and investments, amend or otherwise alter the terms of documents related to certain of their indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliates and prepay certain indebtedness, in each case, subject to exclusions, and other customary covenants.

Dutch Revolving Credit Facility

In February 2012, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Euramax Coated Products, BV, entered into a revolving credit facility with Rabobank Roermond (the "Dutch Revolving Credit Facility"). The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility provides revolving credit financing of up to EUR 15 million and matures on 4/1/2016. Borrowings under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum which is the aggregate of the average one month Euribor rate over a calendar month plus a margin of 2% and requires payment of a commitment fee of 0.35% per annum on the nominal amount of the credit facility. All obligations under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a mortgage on the real estate of Euramax Coated Products, BV, a pledge on present and future machinery and present and future accounts receivable balances of Euramax Coated Products, BV. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Dutch Revolving Credit Facility at December 31, 2012.

The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility contains financial and non-financial covenants customary for this type of financing. Financial Covenants include, but are not limited to, a minimum annual EBITDA target and a minimum amount of risk-bearing capital for Euramax Coated Products, BV, both measured at the Company's fiscal year end. The Dutch Revolving Credit Facility also contains a clause limiting further indebtedness. As of December 31, 2012, the Company is in compliance with all covenants.

First Lien Credit Agreement

The Company's amended and restated first lien credit agreement (the “First Lien Credit Facility”) consisted of $525.3 million in term loans in the form of the Cash Pay Loan and the PIK Loan. The Cash Pay Loan and PIK Loan each included (i) a U.S. dollar term loan facility (the “U.S. Dollar Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) Euro and British pound sterling term loan facilities (together the “European Term Loan Facility”). Euramax and Euramax International Holdings B.V. were the borrowers (collectively, the “U.S. Borrowers”) under the U.S. Dollar Term Loan Facility. The Company's subsidiaries Euramax Holdings Limited, Euramax Europe B.V. and Euramax Netherlands B.V. were the borrowers (collectively, the “European Borrowers”) under the European Term Loan Facility. Outstanding amounts under the First Lien Credit Facility totaling approximately $514.7 million million were repaid in the first quarter of 2011 with the proceeds of our notes and Senior Unsecured Credit Facility. The First Lien Credit Facility was terminated in March 2011.

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Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company's financial performance and are referred to as "market risks." The Company, when deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as a risk management tool to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risk managed by the Company through the use of derivative instruments is foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for trading purposes.

In 2012, the Company entered into forward contracts to buy or sell a quantity of a currency at a predetermined future date, and at a predetermined rate or price to mitigate uncertainty and volatility, and to cover underlying exposures to certain payments in currencies other than the functional currency. The Company has not designated these contracts for hedge accounting treatment and, therefore, the gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income (loss). In fiscal years 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized a loss of $(0.3) million and a gain of $0.6 million, respectively, related to these forward contracts.

At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, derivatives totaling approximately $(0.2) million and $0.6 million are carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets in the line items accrued expenses and other assets, respectively. The Company has determined that the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts are level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. To measure the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts, the Company obtained quotations from financial institutions. The total notional value of derivatives related to foreign exchange contracts of this type as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 totaled approximately $9.0 million and $9.7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had no outstanding derivative financial instruments which required fair value measurements.

Historically, the Company has entered into interest rate agreements with major financial institutions to reduce the impact of interest rate fluctuations related to debt payments. In October 2005, the Company entered into four interest rate swaps (the Interest Rate Swaps), whereby the Company paid its counterparties a fixed interest rate of 4.623% on a notional amount of $375.0 million. In exchange, the Company received payments equal to a floating interest rate of three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR on an equivalent notional amount. The Interest Rate Swaps were initially designated as cash flow hedges that effectively converted a portion of the Company's U.S. Dollar floating rate debt into fixed rate debt. The effectiveness of the Interest Rate Swaps was assessed using the hypothetical derivative method. The effective portion of the gains and losses on these instruments were report as a component of Other Comprehensive Income and reclassified into earnings in the same period which the hedged transaction affected earnings. Pretax losses on derivatives previously designated as cash flow hedging instruments reclassified from accumulated OCI to earnings totaled $4.3 million in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, all pretax losses recognized in OCI had been fully amortized into earnings. The Company had no outstanding interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011.

The following tables summarize the effect of the Company's derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010:

	Location of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	Amount of Pretax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings
		Year Ended December 31, 2012		Year Ended December 30, 2011		Year Ended December 31, 2010
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense	$	—	$	—	$	4,287

		Amount of Pretax Loss Recognized in Earnings
	Location of Loss	Year Ended December 31, 2012		Year Ended December 30, 2011			Year Ended December 31, 2010
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other loss (income)	$	289	$	(613	)	$	—

The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on dealer quoted prices for our debt instruments based on recent transactions obtained from various sources. As of December 31, 2012, the carrying amount and fair value of our Senior Secured Notes were $375.0 million and $348.8 million, respectively. As of December 30, 2011, the carrying amount and fair value of our Senior Secured Notes were $375.0 million and $294.4 million, respectively.

The Company's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values at December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit; however, the Company believes that its credit risk exposure is not significant due to the high credit quality of the institutions. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers, monitors past due balances based on contractual terms, and generally does not require collateral. The Company provides for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and when current market conditions indicate that collection of an amount is doubtful. The Company has a concentration of credit risk with customers in the U.S. home improvement retail, U.S. and European RV, U.S. and European commercial construction and U.S. home improvement contractor industries.

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Stock Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock Compensation

Stock Compensation

Employees of the Company have participated in various stock-based compensation plans. Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units have been granted under the plans. Participation in these plans is reflected as compensation to the Company's employees and is included in selling and general expenses in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Compensation is recorded based upon the estimated fair value of the award on the date of grant and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period that the award vests.

Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units

Effective September 24, 2009, the Company adopted the Euramax Holdings, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, the Company reserved 21,737 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock for issuance to selected officers, directors and other key employees. To the extent that shares issued under the plan are forfeited or the award terminates, such shares may be reissued under the plan. The plan terminates on September 23, 2019.

A summary of changes in unvested shares of restricted stock for the year ended December 31, 2012 are as follows:

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 30, 2011	9,825		$	636
Granted	1,200		784
Vested	(4,300	)	643
Forfeited	(375	)	654
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	6,350		$	658

During 2012, the Company granted 800 shares of restricted stock awards and 400 shares of restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock to employees under the plan. During 2011, the Company granted 750 shares of restricted stock awards and 700 shares of restricted stock units. The restricted stock awards and restricted stock units vest ratably over four years based upon continued employment or immediately upon a change in control or termination of employment by reason of death or disability. Restricted stock units are required to be settled by issuance of shares of the Company's common stock. Shares issued pursuant to the plan are subject to a stockholders agreement (the Stockholders Agreement) entered into in 2009. The Stockholders Agreement contains certain restrictions on the ability of stockholders to transfer common stock of the Company. The Stockholder Agreement also provides stockholders with customary tag-along rights and drag-along rights with respect to certain transfers of stock or equity securities of the Company and customary preemptive rights in connection with the issuance of common stock or equity securities by the Company.

The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was estimated on the date of grant based on the estimated fair value of the Company's Class A common stock determined using an income and market valuation analysis. The weighted average grant date fair value of the 2012 and 2011 grants were $784 and $577 per share, respectively. During 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company recognized expense of approximately $3.0 million, $3.0 million, and $2.3 million related to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units within selling and general expenses.

Determining the fair value of the Company's common stock requires making complex and subjective judgments. Accordingly, the Company performed valuations using an income and market approach for grants made during 2012 and 2011. The Company's income approach to valuation is based on a discounted future cash flow approach that uses its estimates of revenue, driven by assumed market growth rates, and estimated costs as well as appropriate discount rates. The Company's revenue forecasts are based on expected annual growth rates and other assumptions that are consistent with the plans and estimates the Company uses to manage the business. The Company applied discount rates of 10.3% and 11.0% in 2012 and 2011, respectively, to calculate the present value of its future cash flows, which was determined using the Capital Asset Pricing Model. The Company also applied a 25% lack of marketability discount, which accounts for the fact that private companies are less liquid than similar public companies, and a 20% minority interest discount. These discounts were estimated based on comparable market transactions and other analyses.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $3.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized as stock-based compensation expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.0 year.

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Related-Party Transactions (Details) (Senior Unsecured Loan Facility [Member], Unsecured Debt [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Mar. 18, 2011
Senior Unsecured Loan Facility [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 125.0		$ 125.0
Interest expense, related party	$ 15.6	$ 12.2

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Segment Information - Revenues from External Customers (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011	Apr. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 195,492	$ 219,173	$ 223,792	$ 198,683	$ 219,661	$ 246,780	$ 256,858	$ 210,379	$ 837,140	$ 933,678	$ 883,700
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's)
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									202,556	240,769	219,191
Home Improvement Retailers
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									181,363	201,107	192,307
Industrial and Architectural Contractors
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									148,231	171,259	158,315
Rural Contractors
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									144,398	143,921	133,658
Distributors
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									91,505	101,085	102,365
Home Improvement Contractors
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									35,674	38,227	41,858
Manufactured Housing
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 33,413	$ 37,310	$ 36,006

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Commitments and Contingencies Collective Bargaining (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	9.10%
Work Force Council [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	26.70%
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements Expiring within One Year [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	6.20%

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The provision/(benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Current:
United States
Federal	$	346		$	(116	)	$	(2,673	)
State	77			715			949
Foreign	72			1,913			4,997
Total Current	495			2,512			3,273
Deferred:
United States
Federal	1,300			2,014			(12,135		)
State	212			(399		)	(1,776		)
Foreign	(3,730		)	(812		)	(3,823		)
Total Deferred	(2,218		)	803			(17,734		)
	$	(1,723	)	$	3,315		$	(14,461	)

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign

The U.S. and foreign components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
United States	$	(21,215	)	$	(55,991	)	$	(52,119	)
Foreign	(17,276		)	(3,411		)	(730		)
	$	(38,491	)	$	(59,402	)	$	(52,849	)

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

Reconciliation of the differences between income taxes computed at the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's income tax benefit follows:

	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011			December 31, 2010
Tax benefit at U.S. Federal statutory rate	$	(13,472	)	$	(20,791	)	$	(18,497	)
State income taxes, net of U.S. Federal income tax benefit	188			205			(729		)
Earnings taxed at rates different than the U.S. Federal statutory rate	(6,271		)	(6,049		)	(185		)
Impact of non-deductible interest	—			—			1,885
Changes in enacted tax rates	(63		)	135			(101		)
Implementation of tax planning strategies	—			—			(8,494		)
Change in valuation allowances	16,310			24,689			4,075
Impact of changes in uncertain tax positions	386			938			(2,442		)
Foreign dividends	—			2,889			8,040
Other, net	1,199			1,299			1,987
	$	(1,723	)	$	3,315		$	(14,461	)

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

At December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, the tax-effected temporary differences are as follows:

	Asset (Liability)
	December 31, 2012			December 30, 2011
Current deferred tax assets, net
Accrued expenses	$	609		$	987
Accounts receivable	879			1,444
Inventories	(149		)	(80		)
Other	1,642			2,654
Valuation allowance	(2,921		)	(3,990		)
Total Current, net	60			1,015
Non-current deferred tax liabilities, net
Property, plant, and equipment	(24,714		)	(26,141		)
Customer relationships	(23,394		)	(26,997		)
Net operating losses	74,137			62,150
Other liabilities	316			3,676
Other	8,117			8,150
Valuation allowance	(54,813		)	(42,333		)
Total Non-current, net	(20,351		)	(21,495		)
Total, net	$	(20,291	)	$	(20,480	)

Summary of Valuation Allowance

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of world-wide valuation allowances is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	(46,323	)	$	(20,027	)	$	(26,297	)
Additions	(11,411		)	(26,296		)	(5,008		)
Reductions	—			—			11,278
Balance, end of year	$	(57,734	)	$	(46,323	)	$	(20,027	)

Summary of Income Tax Contingencies

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	(11,395	)	$	(17,368	)	$	(24,028	)
Additions for tax positions of current year	(280		)	(2,067		)	—
Additions for tax positions of prior years	—			(466		)	—
Reductions for tax positions of current year	—			8,506			6,660
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	466			—			—
Balance, end of year	$	(11,209	)	$	(11,395	)	$	(17,368	)

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Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)						12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 Forward Contracts [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Forward Contracts [Member]	Oct. 06, 2005 Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Accrued Liabilities [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	Dec. 30, 2011 Other current assets Forward Contracts [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	Dec. 31, 2012 Interest Expense [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Interest Expense [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Interest Expense [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Other Income [Member] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Other Income [Member] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Other Income [Member] Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Other Income [Member] Forward Contracts [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Other Income [Member] Forward Contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 30, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Mar. 18, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	Dec. 30, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] Senior Secured Notes [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss												$ (300,000)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain													600,000
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value				(200,000)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value					600,000
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	9,000,000	9,700,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate			4.623%
Derivative, Notional Amount			375,000,000
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, gross						0	0	4,287,000
Derivative instruments gain loss recognized in income before tax									289,000	(613,000)	0
Debt instrument, face amount														375,000,000	375,000,000	375,000,000
Long-term Debt, Fair Value																	$ 348,800,000	$ 294,400,000

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

The Company manages its business and serves its customers through reportable segments differentiated by product type, end market, and geography. In the first quarter of 2012, the Company completed a reorganization of its U.S. operational structure. The reorganization included the consolidation of all U.S. operating companies into one legal entity and realigned reporting and management responsibilities based upon the Company's residential and commercial product offerings. As a result of the reorganization, the Company has identified two U.S. reporting segments; U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products. Prior to this reorganization, the Company's reporting segments consisted of U.S. Residential Building Products, U.S. Non-Residential Building Products and U.S. RV and Specialty Building Products. The Company's 2011 and 2010 results have been adjusted to reflect the change in reportable segments. These organizational changes did not impact the Company's European reportable segments.

The Company's four reportable segments are described below:

U.S. Residential Products—The U.S. Residential Products segment utilizes aluminum, steel, copper and vinyl to produce residential roof drainage products, including preformed gutters, downspouts, elbows, soffit, drip edge, fascia, flashing, snow guards and related accessories. These products are used primarily for the repair, replacement or enhancement of residential roof drainage systems. The Company sells these products to home improvement retailers, lumber yards, distributors and contractors from manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout North America. The Company also produces specialty made-to-order vinyl replacement windows and aluminum patio and awning components sold primarily to home improvement contractors in the western U.S.

U.S. Commercial Products—The U.S. Commercial Products segment utilizes various materials, including steel coil, aluminum coil and fiberglass to create various products with commercial applications, including roofing and siding panels, ridge caps, flashing, trim, soffit and other accessories as well as sidewall components, siding and other exterior components for the towable RV, cargo and manufactured housing markets. The Company sells these products to builders, contractors, lumber yards, home improvement retailers, OEMs, and RV manufacturers from manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout the U.S. These products are used in the construction of a wide variety of small scale commercial, agricultural and industrial building types on either wood or metal frames, manufactured homes, and towable RVs.

European Roll Coated Aluminum—The European Roll Coated Aluminum segment uses a roll coating process to apply paint to bare aluminum coil and, to a lesser extent, bare steel coil in order to produce specialty coated coil, which the Company also processes into specialty coated sheets and panels. The Company sells these products to building panel manufacturers, contractors and UK “holiday home,” RV and transportation OEMs throughout Europe and in parts of Asia. The Company’s customers use its specialty coated metal products to manufacture, among other things, RV sidewalls, commercial roofing panels, interior ceiling panels, and liner panels for shipping containers. The Company produces and distributes these roll coated products from facilities located in the Netherlands and the UK.

European Engineered Products—The European Engineered Products segment utilizes aluminum and vinyl extrusions to produce residential windows, doors and shower enclosures. These products are sold to home improvement retailers, distributors and factory‑built “holiday home” builders in the UK. The Company also produces windows used in the operator compartments of heavy equipment, components sold to suppliers to automotive OEMs in Western Europe and RV doors. The Company produces and distributes these engineered products from facilities in France and the UK and has developed extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, including powder coating, glass cutting, anodizing and glass toughening.

The accounting policies for segments are the same as those described in Note 1. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based primarily on segment income or (loss) from operations. Expenses, income and assets that are not segment specific relate to holding company and business development activities conducted for the overall benefit of the Company and, accordingly, are not attributable to the Company's segments.

Beginning in 2012, the Company has allocated depreciation expense related to its North America ERP system to its U.S. Residential and U.S. Commercial Products Segments. In prior years, depreciation expense related to the ERP system was recorded at the Company's Corporate Headquarters and included in other non-allocated expenses. Expenses related to the North America ERP system were previously allocated to the North America segments through a corporate charge, and therefore, were included in earnings (loss) from operations for the appropriate segment. All amounts in the following tables include the adjustment described above.

The following table presents information about reported segments for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products			Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2012
Net sales:
Third party	$	281,099	$	292,304		$	196,087	$	67,650		$	—		$	—		$	837,140
Intersegment	951		519			519		—			—			(1,989		)	—
Total net sales	$	282,050	$	292,823		$	196,606	$	67,650		$	—		$	(1,989	)	$	837,140
Income (loss) from operations	$	22,489	$	(1,399	)	$	9,208	$	(6,586	)	$	(12,357	)	$	—		$	11,355
Depreciation and amortization	$	11,674	$	10,774		$	9,455	$	2,480		$	401		$	—		$	34,784
Capital expenditures	$	1,495	$	1,255		$	2,275	$	627		$	1,488		$	—		$	7,140
Total assets (1)	$	173,719	$	115,525		$	221,950	$	55,898		$	27,330		$	—		$	594,422

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products			Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2011
Net sales:
Third party	$	305,366	$	301,286		$	243,497	$	83,529		$	—		$	—		$	933,678
Intersegment	1,177		284			553		—			—			(2,014		)	—
Total net sales	$	306,543	$	301,570		$	244,050	$	83,529		$	—		$	(2,014	)	$	933,678
Income (loss) from operations (2)	$	18,226	$	(3,901	)	$	13,619	$	(2,055	)	$	(15,595	)	$	—		$	10,294
Depreciation and amortization	$	11,994	$	11,004		$	10,790	$	3,086		$	320		$	—		$	37,194
Capital expenditures	$	996	$	3,558		$	2,144	$	1,629		$	1,824		$	—		$	10,151
Total assets (1)	$	174,835	$	117,709		$	234,513	$	63,579		$	28,610		$	—		$	619,246

	U.S. Residential Products		U.S. Commercial Products			European Roll Coated Aluminum		European Engineered Products		Other Non- Allocated			Eliminations			Consolidated
2010
Net sales:
Third party	$	300,262	$	293,679		$	210,534	$	79,225	$	—		$	—		$	883,700
Intersegment	1,342		1,117			1,030		—		—			(3,489		)	—
Total net sales	$	301,604	$	294,796		$	211,564	$	79,225	$	—		$	(3,489	)	$	883,700
Income (loss) from operations	$	24,701	$	(7,569	)	$	17,331	$	310	$	(15,805	)	$	—		$	18,968
Depreciation and amortization	$	12,285	$	11,610		$	10,848	$	2,941	$	1,016		$	—		$	38,700
Capital expenditures	$	2,639	$	2,660		$	2,126	$	2,585	$	2,155		$	—		$	12,165
Total assets (1)	$	190,699	$	112,257		$	257,550	$	67,355	$	39,029		$	—		$	666,890

(1) Segment assets include cash, accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, and other long term assets. Other non-allocated assets include all corporate assets, as well as deferred taxes and income taxes receivable.

(2) Income from operations in our U.S. Residential Products Segment for the year ended December 30, 2011 included a $1.2 million charge for the early exit from a multiemployer pension plan.

The following table reflects revenues from external customers by markets for the periods indicated. Revenues from external customers by groups of similar products have not been provided as it is impracticable to do so.

		Year Ended
Customer/Markets	Primary Products	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)	Painted aluminum sheet and coil; fabricated painted aluminum, laminated and fiberglass panels; windows and roofing; and composite building panels	$	202,556	$	240,769	$	219,191
Home Improvement Retailers	Rain carrying systems, roofing accessories, windows, doors and shower enclosures	181,363		201,107		192,307
Industrial and Architectural Contractors	Standing seam panels and siding and roofing accessories	148,231		171,259		158,315
Rural Contractors	Steel and aluminum roofing and siding	144,398		143,921		133,658
Distributors	Metal coils, rain carrying systems and roofing accessories	91,505		101,085		102,365
Home Improvement Contractors	Vinyl replacement windows; metal coils; rain carrying systems; metal roofing and insulated roofing panels; patio and entrance doors; and awnings	35,674		38,227		41,858
Manufactured Housing	Steel siding and trim components	33,413		37,310		36,006
		$	837,140	$	933,678	$	883,700

The following tables reflect net sales and long-lived asset information by geographic areas for the periods indicated:

	Net Sales
	Year Ended
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011		December 31, 2010
United States	$	564,254	$	596,720	$	584,551
The Netherlands	154,153		188,940		164,275
United Kingdom	72,699		92,574		86,264
France	36,886		45,513		39,219
Canada	9,148		9,931		9,391
	$	837,140	$	933,678	$	883,700

	Long Lived Assets
	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
United States	$	69,241	$	72,848
The Netherlands	36,428		37,382
United Kingdom	19,732		19,746
France	13,358		13,786
Canada	2,449		2,787
	$	141,208	$	146,549

Non-U.S. revenue is classified based on the country in which the legal subsidiary is domiciled. The Company's largest customer accounted for 13.3% of 2012, 11.1% of 2011 and 11.3% of 2010 net sales. Sales from this customer are included in the U.S. Residential Products and U.S. Commercial Products segments. As of December 31, 2012, this customer had an outstanding trade receivable balance of $6.2 million. No other customer represented greater than 10% of the Company's revenues in 2012, 2011, or 2010.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature of Operations and Organization

Nature of Operations and Organization

Euramax Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("the Company") is an international producer of residential and commercial building materials and recreational vehicle, or RV, exterior components. The Company's core building products include aluminum, steel, vinyl and copper roof drainage products, steel roofing and siding, and specialty coated aluminum coil. In addition, the Company sells an extensive line of accessory products, including roofing and siding hardware, trim parts and roof drainage accessories. The Company's core RV products include aluminum siding and roofing. The Company sells its products to a wide range of customers, including distributors, contractors, and home improvement retailers, as well as RV and transportation original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. The Company's manufacturing and distribution network consists of 40 strategically located facilities, of which 33 are located in North America and seven are located in Europe. The Company's sales volumes have historically been higher in the second and third quarters due to the seasonal demand of the building products markets served.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of the Company and all its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

On August 14, 2012, the Company acquired Cleveland Tubing, Inc. ("CTI") for approximately $6.4 million, net of cash acquired. CTI is a developer and manufacturer of corrugated plastic parts, including collapsible and flexible specialty drainage products, sold through the Company's U.S. Residential Products segment. The results of operations for CTI have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and from the date of the acquisition. The Company allocated the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on preliminary estimates of their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquired assets of CTI consisted primarily of accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment, and inventories. The liabilities assumed generally consisted of accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

The Company historically operated on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year ending on the last Friday in December. Beginning in 2012, the fiscal year will end on December 31 regardless of the day of the week on which December 31 falls. Fiscal years 2011 and 2010 ended December 30 and December 31, respectively. The Company's fiscal year consisted of 52 weeks for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011 and 53 weeks for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of certain assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingencies in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Although these estimates and assumptions are based on the Company's knowledge of current events and actions the Company may take in the future, actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates and assumptions, and the differences could be material.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Certain cash overdrafts of the Company have been netted with positive cash balances held with the same financial institutions.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are comprised of trade accounts receivable and other receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value and totaled $69.3 million and $81.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively. This value includes an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts, returns and allowances, cash discounts and other adjustments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical experience, the level of past-due accounts based on the contractual terms of the receivables, current economic conditions and an evaluation of the customers' credit worthiness. Accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts when it is probable that the receivable will not be recovered.

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,391		$	5,742		$	7,213
Net charges to costs and expenses	364			18			624
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(2,037		)	(1,319		)	(2,039		)
Foreign currency translation	33			(50		)	(56		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,751		$	4,391		$	5,742

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Cost of manufactured inventory includes direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Market with respect to all inventories is replacement cost subject to a floor for an approximate normal profit margin on disposition. Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials are recorded as current period charges.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost. Cost of property, plant, and equipment acquired in a business combination is recorded at fair value based on the age and current replacement cost for similar assets on the date of the acquisition. Repair and maintenance costs are generally expensed unless they extend the useful lives of assets. Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 years to 37 years for equipment and from 10 years to 25 years for buildings. Gains and losses related to the disposition of property, plant, and equipment are charged to other income or expense when incurred. Also, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, management assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of the asset by comparing the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition to the carrying amount of the asset. If the expected future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is estimated based on discounted cash flows, independent appraisals or comparable market transactions.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill has been assigned to multiple reporting units at either the operating segment, or one level below, primarily based upon the nature of discrete businesses comprising the Company's operations. We test our goodwill for impairment annually on the first day of our fourth quarter or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill was determined by estimating the fair value of the reporting units and allocating such value to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets of each reporting unit. The Company's fair value estimate was based upon estimates of the future cash flows of the reporting units and market valuations of comparable companies. Significant judgments were made in estimating the future cash flows of the reporting units and determining comparable companies upon which fair values of the Company's reporting units were based. No goodwill impairment charges were recorded during fiscal years 2012, 2011, or 2010. The carrying value of goodwill at the valuation date is not representative of current fair value.

The Company has recognized intangible assets, apart from goodwill, acquired in business combinations and resulting from certain shareholder transactions, at fair value on the date of the transactions. Indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. The Company amortizes its intangible assets with finite lives over their useful lives based upon the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are recognized. If that pattern cannot be determined, a straight-line amortization method is used. Intangible assets with finite lives are tested for impairment when there are indications that the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. The Company utilizes an income approach to estimate the fair value of its definite and indefinite lived intangible assets to test for impairment.

No intangible asset impairment charges were recorded in fiscal years 2012, 2011, or 2010. See Note 4 for further disclosures related to goodwill and other intangible assets.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established if the Company believes it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. A tax benefit is not recognized unless the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the benefit will be sustained on audit by the taxing authority based solely on the technical merits of the associated tax position. If the recognition threshold is met, a tax benefit is recognized and measured as the largest amount of the tax benefit that in the Company's judgment is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions are recorded in provision (benefit) for income taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 9 for further disclosures related to income taxes.

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company measures fair value based on a hierarchy disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value.

Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of asset or liability and their characteristics. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and the type of hedging relationship. Derivative instruments that qualify as hedging instruments are designated based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or a hedge of net investment in a foreign operation. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk is recognized in current earnings during the period of the change in fair values. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss related to the ineffective portion of the derivative instrument, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the gain or loss is reported in OCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment to the extent it is effective. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. Should a financial instrument designated as a hedge be terminated while the underlying hedged transaction remains outstanding, or reasonably possible of occurring, the gain or loss would be deferred and amortized over the shorter of the remaining life of the underlying or the agreement.

The Company has used derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These derivatives are not designated as hedging instruments and are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value as either other current assets or accrued expenses. The Company calculates the fair value of its derivatives using quoted exchange rates from financial institutions. The earnings impact resulting from the derivative instruments is recorded in the other income (loss) line item within the statement of operations.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents; receivables; accounts payable and accrued expenses; and loans and notes payable approximate their fair values because of the relatively short-term maturities of these instruments.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred, the Company's price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. Revenue is recorded net of provisions for returns, allowances, rebates, and discounts.

The Company provides warranties on certain products. The warranty periods differ depending on the product, but generally range from one year to limited lifetime warranties. The Company provides accruals for warranties based on historical experience and expectations of future occurrence. Warranty costs are recorded as a component of cost of goods sold and are classified as accrued expenses or other liabilities depending on the timing of expected payments.

Shipping and Handling Cost

Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company classifies all shipping and handling charges as cost of goods sold.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for 2012, 2011, and 2010 were $3.3 million, $2.8 million, and $3.1 million, respectively.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated to U.S. Dollars at the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of inter-company amounts that are not of a long-term investment nature into local currencies and certain indebtedness of foreign subsidiaries denominated in U.S. dollars are included in other income (loss) and amounted to $4.9 million, $(13.0) million, and $(3.7) million in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions in the ordinary course of business are recorded in selling and general expenses. Foreign currency translation gains and losses recorded in selling and general expenses were not significant for any period presented.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for the presentation of comprehensive income. This guidance requires presentation of total comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In addition, in December 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to the standard which defers the requirement to present reclassifications of the components of other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. The adoption of this standard does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. The standard was effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and was to be applied retrospectively. The Company adopted this amendment in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to disclosure requirements for common fair value measurement. These amendments, effective for the interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, result in common definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure requirements between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Consequently, the amendments change some fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements. The implementation of this amended accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments to the disclosure requirements for comprehensive income. These amendments require an entity to report amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period. For amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional details about those amounts. The adoption of this standard will not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal year 2013.

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Long-Term Obligations ABL Credit Facility (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended													0 Months Ended
	Mar. 25, 2013	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Minimum [Member]	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Maximum [Member]	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Federal Funds	Mar. 18, 2011 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility LIBOR	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility LIBOR Rate Borrowings	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility LIBOR Rate Borrowings Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility LIBOR Rate Borrowings Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Base Rate Borrowings	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Base Rate Borrowings Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Base Rate Borrowings Maximum [Member]	Mar. 25, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Dec. 31, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member] Line of credit ABL Credit Facility	Mar. 25, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Minimum [Member]	Mar. 25, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member] Line of credit ABL Credit Facility Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 70
Line of Credit Facility, remaining borrowing capacity			32.7
Minimum excess availability reserve															1.0
Percent of outstanding borrowings																20.00%
Excess availability threshold percentage that triggers a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio					15.00%	15.00%									12.50%				15.00%
Amended excess availability threshold percenatge that triggers a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio															12.50%		12.50%
Minimum consolidated adjusted EBITDA	$ 55
Debt convenant, required fixed charge coverage ratio when excess availability is less than 15%				1.15	1.00												1.15	1.00
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate alternative							0.50%	1.00%
Marginal interest rate on combined fixed and variable rate									2.50%	2.00%	2.75%	1.50%	1.00%	1.75%
Debt, weighted average interest rate			2.74%
Line of Credit Facility, unused apcacity, commitment fee percentage				0.375%	0.50%
Foreign restricted subsidiaries, percent of voting capital stock, collateral		65.00%
Foreign retricted subsidiaries, percent of non-voting capital stock collateral		100.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Property Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Other Income [Member]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), before tax	$ 4.9	$ (13.0)	$ (3.7)
Minimum [Member]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Fiscal Year Duration	52 weeks	52 weeks
Maximum [Member]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Fiscal Year Duration	53 weeks		53 weeks
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	37 years
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	25 years

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net loss	$ (36,768)	$ (62,717)	$ (38,540)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80	2,380	(7,256)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	953	(5,837)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax	0	0	2,904
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,033	(3,457)	(1,023)
Total comprehensive loss	$ (35,735)	$ (66,174)	$ (39,563)

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Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories, net of the allowance for obsolete inventory, were comprised of:

	December 31, 2012		December 30, 2011
Aluminum and steel coil	$	59,651	$	52,681
Raw materials	14,520		12,808
Work in process	1,598		2,980
Finished products	13,525		14,927
	$	89,294	$	83,396

The Company has disclosed aluminum and steel coil inventory separately, as it represents inventory that can be classified as raw material, work in process or finished product. Aluminum and steel coil represent both painted and bare coil. Inventories are net of related reserves totaling $2.9 million and $3.0 million at December 31, 2012 and December 30, 2011, respectively.

Activity in the allowance for obsolete inventory was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	3,009		$	2,405		$	4,130
Net charges to costs and expenses	4,386			3,626			2,601
Write-offs	(4,534		)	(2,998		)	(4,232		)
Foreign currency translation	50			(24		)	(94		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,911		$	3,009		$	2,405

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Income Taxes Valuation Allowance Rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Valuation Allowance Rollforward [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 46,323	$ 20,027	$ 26,297
Additions	(11,411)	(26,296)	(5,008)
Reductions	0	0	11,278
Balance, end of year	$ 57,734	$ 46,323	$ 20,027

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Segment Information Segment Information - Largest Customer (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Entity-wide revenue, major customer, percentage	13.30%	11.10%	11.30%
Entity wide revenue major customer accounts receivable balance	$ 6.2
Maximum [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Entity-wide revenue, major customer, percentage	10.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

	2012			2011			2010
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,391		$	5,742		$	7,213
Net charges to costs and expenses	364			18			624
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(2,037		)	(1,319		)	(2,039		)
Foreign currency translation	33			(50		)	(56		)
Balance, end of year	$	2,751		$	4,391		$	5,742

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$ 3,985	$ 18,596	$ 4,133
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,321	434	2,683
Capital expenditures	(7,140)	(10,151)	(12,165)
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	(6,445)	0	0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		0
Return of capital from subsidiaries		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,264)	(9,717)	(9,482)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdrafts	0	0	(8)
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	8,280	10,205	0
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	0	(412,028)	(37,038)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes	0	375,000	0
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes	0	19,812	0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		0
Return of capital		0
Debt issuance costs	(34)	(10,623)	0
Due (to) from affiliates	0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	8,246	(17,634)	(37,046)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,270)	(1,820)	(2,647)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(4,303)	(10,575)	(45,042)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	14,327	24,902	69,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	10,024	14,327	24,902
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		0
Return of capital from subsidiaries		0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdrafts			0
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	0	0
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility		0	0
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes		0
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes		0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		0
Return of capital		0
Debt issuance costs	0	0
Due (to) from affiliates	0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	0	0	0
Subsidiary Issuer
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(539)	(15,469)	(9,108)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,317	79	2,680
Capital expenditures	(4,158)	(6,289)	(7,136)
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	(6,445)
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		(99,930)
Return of capital from subsidiaries		151,083
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,286)	44,943	(4,456)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdrafts			(8)
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	8,280	10,205
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility		(302,394)	(29,487)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes		375,000
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes		19,812
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		0
Return of capital		0
Debt issuance costs	(8)	(6,510)
Due (to) from affiliates	2,165	(132,896)	9,203
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	10,437	(36,783)	(20,292)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	612	(7,309)	(33,856)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	962	8,271	42,127
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,574	962	8,271
Non-Guarantor
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	4,524	34,065	13,241
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	4	355	3
Capital expenditures	(2,982)	(3,862)	(5,029)
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		0
Return of capital from subsidiaries		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,978)	(3,507)	(5,026)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdrafts			0
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	0	0
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility		(109,634)	(7,551)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes		0
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes		0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		99,930
Return of capital		(151,083)
Debt issuance costs	(26)	(4,113)
Due (to) from affiliates	(2,165)	132,896	(9,203)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,191)	(32,004)	(16,754)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(4,270)	(1,820)	(2,647)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(4,915)	(3,266)	(11,186)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	13,365	16,631	27,817
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	8,450	13,365	16,631
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		99,930
Return of capital from subsidiaries		(151,083)
Net cash used in investing activities	0	(51,153)	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdrafts			0
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	0	0
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility		0	0
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes		0
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes		0
Contributed capital to subsidiaries		(99,930)
Return of capital		151,083
Debt issuance costs	0	0
Due (to) from affiliates	0	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	51,153	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Financial Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	1,574		$	8,450		$	—		$	10,024
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	—			39,743			34,133			—			73,876
Inventories, net	—			62,986			26,308			—			89,294
Income taxes receivable	—			388			1,139			—			1,527
Deferred income taxes	—			793			114			—			907
Other current assets	—			3,358			1,431			—			4,789
Total current assets	—			108,842			71,575			—			180,417
Property, plant, and equipment, net	—			69,241			71,967						141,208
Amounts due from affiliates	—			218,957			30,651			(249,608		)	—
Goodwill	—			81,310			118,065			—			199,375
Customer relationships, net	—			33,620			20,969			—			54,589
Other intangible assets, net	—			7,475			—			—			7,475
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(81,316		)	18,549			—			62,767			—
Deferred income taxes	—			—			68			—			68
Other assets	—			6,225			5,065			—			11,290
Total assets	$	(81,316	)	$	544,219		$	318,360		$	(186,841	)	$	594,422
Liabilities and Shareholders' (deficit) equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	34,921		$	20,962		$	—		$	55,883
Accrued expenses	10			17,582			13,075			—			30,667
Accrued interest payable	—			9,017			—			—			9,017
Deferred income taxes	—			—			847			—			847
Total current liabilities	10			61,520			34,884			—			96,414
Long-term debt	—			516,674			—			—			516,674
Amounts due to affiliates	4,666			15,844			229,098			(249,608		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			8,621			11,798			—			20,419
Other liabilities	—			22,876			24,031			—			46,907
Total liabilities	4,676			625,535			299,811			(249,608		)	680,414
Shareholders' (deficit) equity:
Common stock	189			—			21			(21		)	189
Additional paid-in capital	721,869			658,970			199,452			(858,422		)	721,869
Accumulated loss	(818,855		)	(751,091		)	(195,851		)	946,942			(818,855		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,805			10,805			14,927			(25,732		)	10,805
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(85,992		)	(81,316		)	18,549			62,767			(85,992		)
Total liabilities & shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(81,316	)	$	544,219		$	318,360		$	(186,841	)	$	594,422

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	962		$	13,365		$	—		$	14,327
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	—			43,241			39,993			—			83,234
Inventories, net	—			51,456			31,940			—			83,396
Income taxes receivable	—			177			520			—			697
Deferred income taxes	—			1,702			204			—			1,906
Other current assets	—			2,688			1,648			—			4,336
Total current assets	—			100,226			87,670			—			187,896
Property, plant, and equipment, net	—			72,848			73,701						146,549
Amounts due from affiliates	—			232,191			28,360			(260,551		)	—
Goodwill	—			81,054			115,632			—			196,686
Customer relationships, net	—			43,110			26,526			—			69,636
Other intangible assets, net	—			8,148			—			—			8,148
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(48,935		)	30,605			—			18,330			—
Deferred income taxes	—			—			6			—			6
Other assets	—			6,418			3,907			—			10,325
Total assets	$	(48,935	)	$	574,600		$	335,802		$	(242,221	)	$	619,246
Liabilities and Shareholders' equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—		$	32,692		$	21,637		$	—		$	54,329
Accrued expenses	96			16,623			16,706			—			33,425
Accrued interest payable	—			8,886			—			—			8,886
Deferred income taxes	—			—			891			—			891
Total current liabilities	96			58,201			39,234			—			97,531
Long-term debt	—			507,988			—			—			507,988
Amounts due to affiliates	4,262			27,315			228,974			(260,551		)	—
Deferred income taxes	—			8,158			13,343			—			21,501
Other liabilities	—			21,873			23,646			—			45,519
Total liabilities	4,358			623,535			305,197			(260,551		)	672,539
Shareholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock	185			—			21			(21		)	185
Additional paid-in capital	718,837			655,934			199,452			(855,386		)	718,837
Accumulated loss	(782,087		)	(714,641		)	(182,232		)	896,873			(782,087		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	9,772			9,772			13,364			(23,136		)	9,772
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	(53,293		)	(48,935		)	30,605			18,330			(53,293		)
Total liabilities & shareholders' (deficit) equity	$	(48,935	)	$	574,600		$	335,802		$	(242,221	)	$	619,246

Schedule of Condensed Income Statement

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	585,438		$	312,158		$	(13,896	)	$	883,700
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			495,992			250,355			(13,896		)	732,451
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	510			58,639			31,493			—			90,642
Depreciation and amortization	—			24,462			14,238			—			38,700
Other Operating Charges	—			2,939			—			—			2,939
Income (loss) from operations	(510		)	3,406			16,072			—			18,968
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(38,030		)	(1,891		)	17			39,904			—
Interest expense	—			(55,345		)	(12,988		)	—			(68,333		)
Intercompany interest (income) expense	—			(296		)	296			—			—
Other income (loss), net	—			624			(4,108		)	—			(3,484		)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(38,540		)	(53,502		)	(711		)	39,904			(52,849		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	—			(15,624		)	1,163			—			(14,461		)
Loss from continuing operations	(38,540		)	(37,878		)	(1,874		)	39,904			(38,388		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			(152		)	—			—			(152		)
Net loss	$	(38,540	)	$	(38,030	)	$	(1,874	)	$	39,904		$	(38,540	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	597,779		$	347,811		$	(11,912	)	$	933,678
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			507,136			289,941			(11,912		)	785,165
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	594			58,191			32,636			—			91,421
Depreciation and amortization	—			22,859			14,335			—			37,194
Other operating charges	—			7,718			686			—			8,404
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense	—			1,200			—			—			1,200
Income (loss) from operations	(594		)	675			10,213			—			10,294
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(62,123		)	(4,514		)	—			66,637			—
Interest expense	—			(52,163		)	(3,416		)	—			(55,579		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	—			14,698			(14,698		)	—			—
Other income (loss), net	—			(18,606		)	4,489			—			(14,117		)
Loss before income taxes	(62,717		)	(59,910		)	(3,412		)	66,637			(59,402		)
Provision for income taxes	—			2,213			1,102			—			3,315
Net loss	$	(62,717	)	$	(62,123	)	$	(4,514	)	$	66,637		$	(62,717	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net sales	$	—		$	565,237		$	281,912		$	(10,009	)	$	837,140
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—			474,058			236,996			(10,009		)	701,045
Selling and general (excluding depreciation and amortization)	318			55,752			27,422			—			83,492
Depreciation and amortization	—			22,403			12,381			—			34,784
Other operating charges	—			2,336			4,089			—			6,425
Multiemployer pension withdrawal	—			39			—			—			39
Income (loss) from operations	(318		)	10,649			1,024			—			11,355
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(36,450		)	(13,618		)	—			50,068			—
Interest expense	—			(53,859		)	(999		)	—			(54,858		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	—			17,353			(17,353		)	—			—
Other income, net	—			4,960			52			—			5,012
Loss before income taxes	(36,768		)	(34,515		)	(17,276		)	50,068			(38,491		)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	—			1,935			(3,658		)	—			(1,723		)
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(36,450	)	$	(13,618	)	$	50,068		$	(36,768	)

Schedule Of Condensed Statement Of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2010
(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(38,540	)	$	(38,030	)	$	(1,874	)	$	39,904		$	(38,540	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,256		)	(7,256		)	(7,256		)	14,512			(7,256		)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	3,329			3,329			3,382			(6,711		)	3,329
Amortization of losses on derivative instruments, net of tax	2,904			2,904			—			(2,904		)	2,904
Total other comprehensive loss	(1,023		)	(1,023		)	(3,874		)	4,897			(1,023		)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(39,563	)	$	(39,053	)	$	(5,748	)	$	44,801		$	(39,563	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(36,768	)	$	(36,450	)	$	(13,618	)	$	50,068		$	(36,768	)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	80			80			367			(447		)	80
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	953			953			1,196			(2,149		)	953
Total other comprehensive income	$	1,033		$	1,033		$	1,563		$	(2,596	)	$	1,033
Total comprehensive loss	$	(35,735	)	$	(35,417	)	$	(12,055	)	$	47,472		$	(35,735	)

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONSFor the Year Ended December 30, 2011
(in thousands)

	Parent			Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Net loss	$	(62,717	)	$	(62,123	)	$	(4,514	)	$	66,637		$	(62,717	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,380			2,380			2,092			(4,472		)	2,380
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax	(5,837		)	(5,837		)	(3,351		)	9,188			(5,837		)
Total other comprehensive loss	(3,457		)	(3,457		)	(1,259		)	4,716			(3,457		)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(66,174	)	$	(65,580	)	$	(5,773	)	$	71,353		$	(66,174	)

Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	—	$	(539	)	$	4,524		$	—	$	3,985
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		1,317			4			—		1,321
Capital expenditures	—		(4,158		)	(2,982		)	—		(7,140		)
Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(6,445		)	—			—		(6,445		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(9,286		)	(2,978		)	—		(12,264		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	—		8,280			—			—		8,280
Deferred Financing Fees	—		(8		)	(26		)	—		(34		)
Due (to) from affiliates	—		2,165			(2,165		)	—		—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—		10,437			(2,191		)	—		8,246
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(4,270		)	—		(4,270		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—		612			(4,915		)	—		(4,303		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		962			13,365			—		14,327
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	1,574		$	8,450		$	—	$	10,024

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 30, 2011

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	—	$	(15,469	)	$	34,065		$	—		$	18,596
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		79			355			—			434
Capital expenditures	—		(6,289		)	(3,862		)	—			(10,151		)
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	—		(99,930		)	—			99,930			—
Return of capital from subsidiaries	—		151,083			—			(151,083		)	—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—		44,943			(3,507		)	(51,153		)	(9,717		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings on ABL Credit Facility	—		10,205			—			—			10,205
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—		(302,394		)	(109,634		)	—			(412,028		)
Borrowings under Senior Secured Notes	—		375,000			—			—			375,000
Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes	—		19,812			—			—			19,812
Contributed capital to subsidiaries	—		—			99,930			(99,930		)	—
Return of capital	—		—			(151,083		)	151,083			—
Debt issuance costs	—		(6,510		)	(4,113		)	—			(10,623		)
Due (to) from affiliates	—		(132,896		)	132,896			—			—
Net cash used in financing activities	—		(36,783		)	(32,004		)	51,153			(17,634		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(1,820		)	—			(1,820		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(7,309		)	(3,266		)	—			(10,575		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		8,271			16,631			—			24,902
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	962		$	13,365		$	—		$	14,327

EURAMAX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands)

	Parent		Issuer			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	—	$	(9,108	)	$	13,241		$	—	$	4,133
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets	—		2,680			3			—		2,683
Capital expenditures	—		(7,136		)	(5,029		)	—		(12,165		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(4,456		)	(5,026		)	—		(9,482		)
Cash flow from financing activities:
Changes in cash overdraft	—		(8		)	—			—		(8		)
Net repayments on First Lien Credit Facility	—		(29,487		)	(7,551		)	—		(37,038		)
Due from (to) affiliates	—		9,203			(9,203		)	—		—
Net cash used in financing activities	—		(20,292		)	(16,754		)	—		(37,046		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(2,647		)	—		(2,647		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(33,856		)	(11,186		)	—		(45,042		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—		42,127			27,817			—		69,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—	$	8,271		$	16,631		$	—	$	24,902

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Related-Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

Related-Party Transactions

Senior Unsecured Loan Facility

In March 2011, Euramax Holdings, Euramax and certain of our domestic subsidiaries entered into the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility with investment funds affiliated with Highland Capital Management, L.P. and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, as lenders. The amount outstanding under the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility as of the dates of this report, and the maximum amount outstanding during 2012, was $125 million. Total intercompany interest on the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility for 2012 and 2011 totaled $15.6 million and $12.2 million, respectively. For a description of the terms of the Senior Unsecured Loan Facility, refer to Note 5 Long-Term Debt.