Originally known as Culp Awning Company, the firm was formed in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania in 1913. The company was purchased by Ronald Shuster in 1967 and incorporated as Awnings by Shuster, Inc., Owner of Culp Awning Company.

In January 2001, the Schmieler family of Saltsburg, Pennsylvania formed Laurel Industrial Fabric Enterprises Inc ("LIFE"), which purchased the Assets of Awnings by Shuster, Inc..

Carrying on the traditions of Culp Awning Company and Awnings by Shuster, Laurel Awning Company has retained the skilled and experienced team of professionals, which has been serving tri-state Awning Customers for decades.

Laurel Awning Company continues to operate from the original 18,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Apollo, Pennsylvania.