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Door Engineering Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation, Craftsmanship and Trusted Solutions

Honoring Six Decades of Engineering Excellence and Industry‑Leading Innovation

MANKATO, Minn., April 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Door Engineering and Manufacturing®, a Senneca™ brand and leader in specialty engineered door systems, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary – a milestone that reflects decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to solving complex challenges with smarter, reliable solutions.

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Founded in 1966 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Door Engineering has grown from a small workshop into a global provider of innovative door solutions for industrial, commercial, aviation, and other specialized applications. Over the past 60 years, they have expanded capabilities and strengthened their portfolio, becoming a leader in delivering solutions that protect, connect, and support customers in a variety of environments.

A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

Since 1966, over 9,000 doors have been installed, including more than 4,000 four-fold doors operating in 1,000+ fire stations nationwide. These doors support over 5 million emergency responses each year, giving firefighters reliable performance without concerns about broken springs or overhead door collisions.

Opening in just 7 seconds, Door Engineering’s four-fold doors save firefighters more than 13,000 hours annually compared to conventional overhead doors. Faster openings mean faster response times—because in emergency services, every second counts.

“60 years is an impressive history for any manufacturing company. Door Engineering’s legacy is not measured in years, it is measured in the value our teams deliver to customers through superior engineering, exceptional execution, and reliable doors that perform when they matter most,” said Hal Shapiro, President, Commercial and Industrial.

A FUTURE DRIVEN BY INNOVATION

As Door Engineering looks ahead, the company remains focused on pioneering new technologies, advancing engineering excellence, and upholding the craftsmanship and reliability that have defined its first six decades.

ABOUT DOOR ENGINEERING

Door Engineering and Manufacturing is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty industrial, commercial, and fire‑rated door systems. With 60 years of engineering expertise and installations worldwide, the company delivers innovative, durable, and customizable solutions that meet the unique needs of industries across the globe.

As a Senneca brand, Door Engineering is supported by one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of specialty door brands, including Chase Doors®, Curtron™, Eliason®, HMF Express™, and Subzero Engineering®. Senneca is a specialty door systems provider and a global leader for engineered solutions in data centers and critical environments.

Discover how Door Engineering’s innovative products and specialized services can support your next project. Learn more at https://www.doorengineering.com/.

Explore the full portfolio of Senneca and its family of trusted brands by visiting https://www.senneca.com/. To learn more about current career openings, visit our Careers page at Careers – Senneca.

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Senneca Unveils Dynamic New Website Showcasing Industry Leadership

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Senneca launches their new website, Senneca.com, showcasing innovation and leadership in the specialty door industry. As a family of industry-leading brands including Chase, Eliason, Door Engineering, Subzero Engineering and Thermoseal, Senneca delivers specialized solutions tailored to your unique needs.

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Their new website highlights how these brands work together to provide comprehensive door solutions under one trusted umbrella.

The website visually showcases its diverse specialty doors, demonstrating their functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal across industries. The enhanced media center serves as a valuable educational hub, providing visitors with a wealth of resources to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and product developments.

Visitors can explore by Vertical, Market, or by visiting Senneca City to view separation solutions for various environments, enabling informed customer decisions. The website also features a link to their Digital Catalog Library containing product information across various brand lines.

Senneca’s new site proudly showcases its dedicated team, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to excellence in designing, manufacturing, and supporting specialty door solutions.

“We are extremely excited to launch our new website! It highlights our commitment to delivering the highest value to our customers, employees and the breadth of market segments that we service. The revamped website is a testament to our reliability and innovation for all Senneca’s brands and door and enclosure solutions,” Hal Shapiro, President, Commercial and Industrial, shared.

Beyond their products, the new website showcases Senneca’s dedication to giving back to the communities they serve. Learn about their corporate social responsibility initiatives and how they’re working to make a positive impact beyond the business world.

Visit Senneca’s new website today at https://www.senneca.com/ see why they’re the industry leader in specialty door solutions.

About Senneca:

Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Their brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Eliason, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Subzero, Thermoseal, and TMI. Senneca is committed to exceeding customers’ expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and environmental separation for their customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more about Senneca and their family of brands at https://www.senneca.com/.

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A Legacy of Excellence: HMF Express Marks 35 Years of Custom, Quick Ship Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- HMF Express, a member of the Senneca family of brands, is proud to commemorate 35 years of unwavering dedication and passion in the hollow metal door and frame industry. Since their inception in 1989, HMF has been dedicated to manufacturing custom hollow metal doors and frames and have quickly established themselves as the go-to manufacturer in the industry.

Over the years, they have evolved and rebranded as HMF Express, which represents their commitment to setting the standard for custom hollow metal with the shortest lead times and innovative products. With state-of-the-art equipment and a talented team of industry professionals, HMF Express continues to lead the way in delivering custom sizes and hardware preps in their commercial series doors, welded frames, knocked down (KD) frames, and specialty products. Their extensive range includes stainless steel, sound (STC), bullet resistant, radius, and more, ensures they meet the diverse needs of their customers.

As HMF Express celebrates this significant milestone, they want to express their gratitude to all of their customers and partners who have been instrumental in their success. With a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service and advanced manufacturing capabilities, HMF Express has earned a well-deserved reputation for delivering high-quality products. The company appreciates the partnerships formed over the years and eagerly anticipates another 35 years of success together.

"As we reflect on our history, we are grateful for the customers who have trusted us as the most reliable and responsive manufacturer of quick ship and custom hollow metal as well as the talented team at HMF who have provided the customer with that experience," said David Taylor, HMF Express Vice President of Operations. "We look forward to our bright future driven by our commitment to excellence in every facet of our business."

Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we are excited about the future as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional solutions to meet your needs.

To learn more about HMF Express doors and frames, please visit HMF Express: hollow metal doors and frames, shipped quick! for more information: https://www.hmfexpress.com/.

HMF Express is part of the Senneca family of brands. Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Their brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Eliason, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Simplex, Subzero and Thermoseal. Senneca is committed to exceeding customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and environmental separation for their customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more about Senneca and their family of brands at https://www.senneca.com/.

HMF Express, a member of the Senneca family of brands, is proud to commemorate 35 years of unwavering dedication and passion in the hollow metal door and frame industry. Since their inception in 1989, HMF has been dedicated to manufacturing custom hollow metal doors and frames and have quickly established themselves as the go-to manufacturer in the industry.

Related link: https://www.senneca.com/

A Legacy of Excellence: Saino Doors Marks 125 Years in the Industrial Door Market

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Saino Doors, a member of the Senneca family of brands, is proud to commemorate 125 years of unwavering dedication and passion in the industrial door industry. Since 1899, Saino has been at the forefront, setting the standard for unparalleled quality and reliability with its sliding fire and service door systems across various industries.

As part of the Chase Doors brand, Saino offers a comprehensive line of door systems designed for a wide range of applications, including warehouses, distribution centers, industrial environments, processing plants, manufacturing facilities, parking garages, convention facilities, and pharmaceutical facilities.

As Saino marks this significant milestone, they extend heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support and trust in Saino door systems. The company's dedication to providing innovative solutions tailored to meet their customer's specific needs and surpass expectations remains unwavering.

"Saino: Opening Doors to Possibilities for 125 Years and Counting. With a legacy built on great people, loyal customers, and exceptional products, we continue to thrive and grow," Rick Paterini, Vice President, Product and Marketing shared. "We expect the trend of satisfied customers to continue for decades to come, as we remain committed to excellence in every aspect of our business."

With a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Saino has earned a well-deserved reputation for delivering high-quality products. The company appreciates the partnerships formed over the years and eagerly anticipates another 125 years of success together.

To learn more about Saino doors, please visit Saino Sliding Fire Doors Model 1000 & 2000 | Chase Doors - https://www.chasedoors.com/products/saino-sliding-fire-doors-model-1000-2000 - for more information.

Saino is part of the Senneca family of brands. Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Their brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Eliason, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Simplex, Subzero and Thermoseal. Senneca is committed to exceeding customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and environmental separation for their customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more about Senneca and their family of brands at https://www.senneca.com/.

Saino Doors, a member of the Senneca family of brands, is proud to commemorate 125 years of unwavering dedication and passion in the industrial door industry. Since 1899, Saino has been at the forefront, setting the standard for unparalleled quality and reliability with its sliding fire and service door systems across various industries.

Related link: https://www.senneca.com/

Eliason Doors, Senneca’s Market-Leading Brand For Traffic Doors, Has Launched The Stylecraft Door, The Latest Innovation For Business Interiors

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Senneca and their family of brands is committed to product innovation and is proud to announce the launch of the StyleCraft Door, the newest addition to the Eliason Doors product lineup. Designed as the ideal interior door solution for businesses, the StyleCraft Door offers exceptional quality, durability, and customizable options to meet the diverse needs of commercial environments.

With a proven track record of excelling after 1 million cycles, the StyleCraft Door's 5-ply design, featuring high-quality HPL facing on all sides, ensures unmatched strength and longevity. This makes it the perfect choice for multi-stall restrooms and utility closets, where reliability is paramount.

What sets the StyleCraft Door apart is its versatility. With over 20 stock colors and the option for custom designs, businesses can tailor the door to seamlessly integrate with their environment's aesthetics. Whether it's matching existing decor or creating a unique visual statement, the StyleCraft Door offers the flexibility to meet any design vision.

"The engineering team at Eliason is extremely proud of the work that was put into StyleCraft," Jonathan Shay, Engineering Manager at the Kalamazoo, Michigan plant shared. "We are excited for customers to utilize the door and look forward to continuing to provide products with the quality and care expected from everything Eliason develops."

Trust Eliason to provide the perfect blend of speed and quality. With exceptional durability and functionality, these doors are built to last - delivering long-term value along with short-term delivery. The StyleCraft Door will elevate the interior spaces of businesses, providing a reliable and visually appealing solution that aligns with Senneca's commitment to quality and innovation.

To learn more about the Eliason StyleCraft door, please visit https://www.eliasoncorp.com/ for more information.

Eliason is part of the Senneca family of brands. Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Their brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Eliason, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Simplex, Subzero and Thermoseal. Senneca is committed to exceeding customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and environmental separation for their customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more about Senneca and their family of brands at https://www.senneca.com/.

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Senneca and their family of brands is committed to product innovation and is proud to announce the launch of the StyleCraft Door, the newest addition to the Eliason Doors product lineup. Designed as the ideal interior door solution for businesses, the StyleCraft Door offers exceptional quality, durability, and customizable options to meet the diverse needs of commercial environments.

Related link: https://www.senneca.com/

Senneca Brands’ Chase Doors and Eliason Celebrate 2nd Annual National Traffic Door Day on September 28

Chase Industries, Inc., founded by Chase Blum in 1932, began its operation as an insulated walk-in cooler and specialty refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Ninety-one years later, Chase Doors is the world's oldest, largest, and most progressive manufacturer of double-acting impact traffic doors and specialty doors. Eliason Corporation is the number one leader for high-quality restaurant doors.

Related link: https://www.chasedoors.com/

Senneca’s Market-Leading Brand, Chase Doors, Launches Their First Environmentally Sustainable EcoAccess Door

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Senneca and their family of brands is committed to continuous improvement to minimize its environmental footprint and inspire others to do the same. To reduce ecological impact, action has been taken to decrease waste, reuse materials and recycle where possible. Chase Doors is proud to announce the launch of their first environmentally sustainable product, the EcoAccess door.

The new EcoAccess door combines reliability, durability, and sustainability in a single door panel. Designed in alignment with their customers' commitment to specify and use environmentally responsible products, the EcoAccess single-acting door features a door panel constructed of 100% recycled HDPE material.

Senneca understands the importance of using materials that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. HDPE is an ideal material for this purpose, it is tough and corrosion-resistant and easily recyclable. Additionally, HDPE has excellent impact strength and can easily withstand pressure and harsh scenarios, keeping your door at peak performance. Constructed by the trusted leader in door manufacturing, this door has a unique 3 panel core for added durability, while remaining lightweight. Maintenance is minimal, it won't scratch or dent, so your door stays looking its best.

The Chase EcoAccess door qualifies for projects requiring a Buy American Act product specification. The door panel materials are proudly sourced from US manufacturers, and the doors are produced at their plant in the United States.

"As the market leader in specialty doors, Senneca is here to promote your sustainability initiatives with the launch of our Chase EcoAccess door that features a 100% recycled material door panel. We are excited about this innovative solution that provides a long-lasting durable door while removing environmental waste," said Hal Shapiro, Senior Vice President, C&I Sales and Marketing.

Senneca's efforts include the manufacturing and sourcing of goods and services that meet the business needs of their customers, while also being environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and ethically sourced. Over 2,700 of their doors are listed by the Department of Energy and meet design, energy savings and performance requirements that lessen the carbon footprint on the environment.

Senneca's goal is to improve environmental efficiency and responsibility by enacting measurable steps to a greener future for the planet and future generations by continuously improving products and processes in the pursuit of social, economic, and environmental well-being.

To learn more about the Chase EcoAccess door, please visit https://www.chasedoors.com/products/ecoaccess for more information.

Chase Doors is part of the Senneca family of brands. Senneca is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial applications and enclosures for mission critical environments. Their brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Eliason, Hercules, HMF Express, Saino, Simplex, Subzero and Thermoseal. Senneca is committed to exceeding customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and environmental separation for their customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more about Senneca and their family of brands at https://www.senneca.com/.

Senneca and their family of brands is committed to continuous improvement to minimize its environmental footprint and inspire others to do the same. To reduce ecological impact, action has been taken to decrease waste, reuse materials and recycle where possible. Chase Doors is proud to announce the launch of their first environmentally sustainable product, the EcoAccess door.

Related link: https://www.chasedoors.com/

Chase Doors Celebrates 90 Year Anniversary with Launch of National Traffic Door Day on September 28

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Chase Industries, Inc., founded by Chase Blum in 1932, began its operation as an insulated walk-in cooler and specialty refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Ninety years later, Chase Doors is the world's oldest, largest, and most progressive manufacturer of double-acting impact traffic doors and specialty doors. Chase Doors is part of the Senneca Holdings family of brands.

To celebrate this milestone, the National Archives has officially designated September 28 as National Traffic Door Day. This day will celebrate Chase and Eliason traffic doors and the businesses that use them to keep customers and employees safe.

Traffic doors create an efficient traffic flow in restaurants, retail and industrial spaces and help provide peace, tranquility, and a stylish separation solution where folks dine and shop so they can enjoy the environment and company around them. They add value and efficiency to applications with multi-directional openings where visual, sound, and environmental barriers are required. These doors are extremely durable and capable of withstanding the wear and tear associated with sales-to-back room and walk-in cooler openings in high volume establishments. Known for their long-term value, they are ideal for use in supermarkets, retail establishments, institutions, industries, restaurants, and food service operations.

You can celebrate this day by taking a selfie in front of a traffic door at your favorite restaurant, retail store, etc., and posting to social media platforms, using #NationalTrafficDoorDay.

At Chase and Eliason, safety is number one. Please be sure to follow all safety protocols when capturing your selfie. You can also support restaurants and businesses that have traffic doors at their locations and thank the service industry individuals that use our doors.

"This day is a celebration of all the employees and customers who have produced and enjoyed our beautiful and protective traffic doors over the past 90 years. We thank all for their dedication and loyalty to Senneca," said Clark Hale, Chief Executive Officer, Senneca Holdings.

"Many companies do not survive longer than 5 years and even less exist for more than 20 years. 90 years of supplying retail, restaurant, and industrial industries with innovative solutions for their openings is how Chase Doors has thrived. Thank you to all our employees and industry partners on achieving this significant milestone," said Hal Shapiro, SVP, Sales and Marketing.

"We are proud to be the industry leader of traffic door solutions for our customers for 90 years. Protecting our customer's assets by providing top quality products is a top priority at Chase/Eliason. We understand the importance of our product in restaurants, retail and industrial spaces and will continue to listen to our customers and work with them to develop a product that meets their needs. Happy National Traffic Door Day!" said Jason Horn, Director of Operations.

"I have had the pleasure of being associated with Chase for more than thirty-five of the company's first 90 years. The partnerships developed over the years with our customers have fueled our growth these first 90 years and will remain key to sustaining our success in the future. We thank all the customers who have made these first 90 years possible," said Mike Evans, Vice President of National Sales Accounts.

"I have had the honor of representing the Chase/ Senneca products for thirty-five plus years. This company has always represented not only great products, but great people!" said Glenn Oltmanns, Senior Vice President, OEM Account Sales.

"Chase Doors is observing 90 years of great customers, people, and products. Without having the best of all three we would not have had the longevity that we celebrate. Thank you to our employees - Your creativity, hard work and dedication inspire us. Thank you to our customers - Your support, loyalty and satisfaction drive and motivate us to continuously improve. I look forward to our continued success and I am honored to be part of such a wonderful team," said Rick Paterni, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management.

To learn more about this day, please visit National Traffic Door Day - National Day Archives for more information -- https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-traffic-door-day/.

About Chase Doors:

Chase Doors is part of the Senneca Holdings family of brands. Senneca Holdings is a designer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of specialty doors for commercial and industrial application and enclosures for mission critical environments. Our brands are some of the most widely recognized names in the industry and include Chase Doors, Eliason, ColdGuard, Curtron, Door Engineering, Saino, Subzero and Thermoseal. We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations by supplying doors that offer safety and protection to our customers' most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Learn more at: https://www.chasedoors.com/.

Chase Industries, Inc., founded by Chase Blum in 1932, began its operation as an insulated walk-in cooler and specialty refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Ninety years later, Chase Doors is the world's oldest, largest, and most progressive manufacturer of double-acting impact traffic doors and specialty doors. Chase Doors is part of the Senneca Holdings family of brands.

Related link: https://www.chasedoors.com/