National originated in 1968, as JoBa, Inc. The present ownership took over active management in 1970, and the name was changed to JoBa Plastics, Inc. Prior to 1970 the company imported and distributed glass. In 1970, the company began direct manufacturing and distribution of decorative garage door window trim to garage door manufacturers and installing dealers.
In 1974, the company changed its name to Architectural Plastics and began manufacturing items relating to the home building industry. These products were manufactured from plastic rather than wood as had been traditionally used. Distribution of our products at that time was primarily to surrounding states and the local trade area.
In 1976, National Door Supply Co. was formed and began importing and selling fasteners and other items to the garage door industry. These products quickly grew until the company became a full service supplier to both the garage door manufacturers and dealers. Today the company serves over 25 garage door manufacturers and over six thousand installing and servicing dealers in North and South America and many foreign countries. Our product line has also grown to serve the millwork industry with decorative door lites, shutters, and other related items.
In 1986, Architectural Plastics was purchased in its entirety and became a wholly owned subsidiary of National Door Supply Co., Inc. In 1989 product lines from both companies were merged and the company was renamed, National Door Industries, Inc. as it remains today.
Our manufacturing facilities have also grown with us, from our original 6000 square feet to our present 100,000 square foot facility. The number of employees has also grown from one person, 27 years ago to today's number which exceeds over 140 loyal and dedicated employees.
We take pride that many of our employees have completed over 10 years of service. Our company was founded on strong discipline, hard work, dedication, perseverance, integrity, good products at a fair price, and the tireless efforts of our employees and management. These things are the foundation that has made the company grow to where it is today, and will certainly determine it's future.
We are proud of our business, our employees, our standing in the community, and more especially our customers who make it all possible. We look forward to another 28 years of serving our customers and in providing employment in our community.
