DORMA, international provider of premium access solutions and services, announced it has acquired Florida Door Controls Inc., one of the nation's largest independent automatic door distributors. With offices in Tampa and Orlando, Florida Door Controls is an important element in DORMA's expansion of coverage in key strategic markets.
The new business unit brings major strengths to DORMA in end-user product sales and services on all types of entrance solutions.
"Florida Door Controls joins DORMA Automatics, Crane Revolving Door, and Carolina Door Controls as an integral part of our long-term growth strategy for DORMA Americas," said Wil VandeWiel, president of DORMA Americas. "The automatic door industry continues to provide us with a strong growth platform and one in which we want to accelerate our capabilities."
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