| Martin Door Manufacturing celebrates its 70-year anniversary this year. Platinum is the metal used to mark a 70-year anniversary.
Leno Martin started Martin Doors in 1936 in Santa Ana, California after inventing hardware for one-piece garage doors. He installed doors throughout Southern California.
With World War II, the company relocated to Utah, where it has been a growing entity since 1946. Leno sold the company to his younger brother, David O. Martin, in 1951.
Under the ownership of David Martin, Martin has become a major force in the world of garage doors with sales in 83 countries.
When it started, Martin manufactured one-piece doors. The door hardware was manufactured in the backyard of Leno Martin's home and the door face was customer made to match the garage opening on location. That provides a sharp contrast to 70 years later, with Martin Door Manufacturing, housed in a five-building complex that features over 220,000 square feet----and more on the way with the completion of new space for the Purchasing Department, and further expansion of the sales, I.T. and the advertising departments.
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Seventy years ago Leno did most everything by himself, with the help of his younger brother, who is 14 years younger and his brother-in-law, Robert McCook. His invention of a one-piece overhead-type door was used to replace the popular swinging doors of that day. A complete one-car door sold for $16 installed and a two-car door sold for $29 installed.
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Today the company still features a family feel, but has over 200 employees.
Martin Door Manufacturing is one of the oldest family-owned, steel sectional garage door manufacturers in the world.
Besides longevity, Martin has also been an innovator in the garage door business. Dave Martin has pioneered a number of firsts for the industry from colored panel steel doors, to Finger Shield™ and a number of original quality and safety features. With support of numerous certifications, including ISO Registration, UL and CE Certifications and even the Presidential “E” Award, Martin Door Manufacturing has gained a reputation as the world's finest and safety garage doors.
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