Garaga
Garaga is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer of residential and commercial overhead garage doors, founded in 1983, operating four North American plants and selling through a 1,000+ dealer network to homeowners, builders, architects, and agricultural customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersSaint-georges, Canada
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Garaga does
Garaga Inc. is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, founded in 1983 by the Gendreau family and headquartered in Saint-Georges, Quebec. The company designs, produces, and distributes overhead door products across North America through a network of more than 1,000 independent Garaga Expert dealers. Garaga operates four manufacturing plants (Saint-Georges, Barrie, and Ponca City among them) and employs 1,500 people pre-Novatech, or 3,000+ combined following the May 2024 acquisition. In May 2024 the Gendreau family acquired Novatech Group Inc., a Canadian entry-door and insulated-glass manufacturer, for a reported $500 million-plus, taking combined annual turnover above $1 billion while keeping Novatech operationally independent.
Garaga firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Garaga
- Legal name
- Garaga Inc.
- Website
- https://garaga.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Garaga is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer of residential and commercial overhead garage doors, founded in 1983, operating four North American plants and selling through a 1,000+ dealer network to homeowners, builders, architects, and agricultural customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Garaga industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Garage Door Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Household Appliance Manufacturing (3352)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)
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Where Garaga is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-georges
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Garaga business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Residential Garage Door Sales: Sale of custom and standard residential garage doors through dealer network, including various insulation levels (R-12 to R-16), styles (traditional, contemporary, carriage house), and materials (steel, aluminum).
- Commercial/Industrial Garage Door Sales: Sale of heavy-duty commercial and agricultural garage doors including models G-4400, G-5000, G-5138, G-5200, G-2020, G-2023, G-2323, G-1000, and S-24 for industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications.
- Garage Door Opener Sales: Sale of LiftMaster garage door openers featuring myQ smart technology, battery backup, Amazon Key compatibility, and quiet operation through preferred partnership with LiftMaster.
- Parts and Accessories: Sale of garage door parts, accessories, decorative hardware, window options, and color finishes for customization.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Non-insulated garage doors for budget-conscious applications |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Polystyrene insulated doors (R-7.2 to R-8.7) for moderate insulation needs |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Polyurethane insulated doors (R-12) for enhanced thermal performance |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium polyurethane insulated doors (R-16) for maximum energy efficiency |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium color options including Faux Wood finishes |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Garaga product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Garaga manufactures and distributes residential and commercial garage doors, including steel and aluminum models with various insulation levels (including R-16 polyurethane). The company also offers garage door openers, parts and accessories, agricultural doors, and entry doors via its Novatech subsidiary. Products are sold through a network of more than 1,000 Garaga Expert Dealers across North America.
Product overview
Garaga is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors founded in 1983, operating four plants with over 1,500 employees across North America. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines: Residential Garage Doors (including Traditional, Contemporary, and Carriage House styles with insulation from R-7.2 to R-16) and Commercial/Industrial Garage Doors (including G-series models like G-4400, G-5000, G-5138, G-5200, G-2020, G-2023, G-2323, G-1000, and S-24). The residential lineup includes branded collections such as Townships Collection (Princeton, Eastman, Cambridge), Standard+, Acadia 138, Village Collection, California, Top Tech, H-Tech, and North Hatley LP. Following the May 2024 acquisition of Novatech Group Inc., Garaga expanded to include harmonized entry doors and insulated glass products. Supporting products include LiftMaster garage door openers with myQ smart home integration, a Design Centre for custom door visualization, and the Help Me Choose interactive design quiz. The company also offers agricultural doors, parts, and accessories through its dealer network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Residential Garage Doors
Quantifiable outcome
- Insulation up to R-16 available for maximum energy efficiency
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Garaga
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Garaga technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature4 records
Garaga partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Novatech Group Inc.coreThe Gendreau family (Garaga owners) acquired Novatech Group Inc., a Canadian manufacturer specializing in entry doors and related products, for a deal exceeding $500 million. The acquisition closed on May 27, 2024. Novatech will operate independently with its existing management and ownership intact. The combined entity has annual turnover exceeding $1 billion and over 3,000 employees. The partnership enables harmonized entry and garage door solutions for cohesive home exteriors.
- LiftMaster (powered by myQ)coreLiftMaster is Garaga's preferred partner for garage door openers. LiftMaster openers feature myQ smart technology enabling remote door control via smartphone, Amazon Key compatibility for in-garage deliveries, battery backup for power outages, and built-in cameras. Garaga recommends and sells LiftMaster openers as the preferred garage door opener solution.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Garaga competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Clopay Corporation: Largest US manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors with nationwide distribution. Closest direct competitor to Garaga in steel garage door manufacturing, product breadth, and US dealer footprint.
- Amarr (ASSA ABLOY): North American residential and commercial garage door manufacturer owned by global access solutions group ASSA ABLOY. Competes head-to-head with Garaga in residential and commercial sectional doors and dealer distribution.
- Wayne Dalton: Manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors sold through independent dealers across North America. Comparable in product categories (steel, aluminum, insulated, commercial) and channel strategy to Garaga.
- Overhead Door Corporation: Long-established US manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors with a national Red Ribbon dealer network. Directly comparable business model (manufacturer-to-dealer) and product overlap with Garaga.
- CHI Overhead Doors: US-based manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors with a national dealer network. Similar product mix (steel insulated residential, commercial sectional) and channel structure to Garaga.
- Raynor Garage Doors: North American manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial garage doors sold through independent dealers. Similar product portfolio and dealer-driven distribution model to Garaga.
Others
- LiftMaster: Garaga's preferred opener partner and a major smart garage door operator brand under Chamberlain Group. Adjacent rather than competitive; comparable as a value-added ecosystem participant in the same end-customer workflow.
Broad incumbents
- JELD-WEN: Global manufacturer of windows and doors including garage doors. A broad incumbent competing in residential and commercial door markets where Garaga operates.
- Hörmann: European-headquartered global manufacturer of doors (garage, entry, industrial) with North American presence. Comparable product portfolio but materially larger and broader geographically than Garaga.
- Masonite International (now MHO): One of the world's largest door manufacturers, including garage doors and entry doors. The acquisition of Novatech by Garaga makes Masonite a relevant strategic peer for entry-door bundling comparisons.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Garaga social profiles
Digital presenceGaraga financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Garaga leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Garaga subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Garaga funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Garaga M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Garaga
What does Garaga do?
Garaga manufactures and distributes residential and commercial garage doors, including steel and aluminum models with various insulation levels (including R-16 polyurethane). The company also offers garage door openers, parts and accessories, agricultural doors, and entry doors via its Novatech subsidiary. Products are sold through a network of more than 1,000 Garaga Expert Dealers across North America.
Is Garaga a public or private company?
Garaga is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Garaga founded?
Garaga was founded in 1983. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Garaga based?
Garaga is headquartered in Saint-georges, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Garaga make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Residential Garage Door Sales are the primary driver. The others are commercial/Industrial Garage Door Sales, garage Door Opener Sales and parts and Accessories.
Who are Garaga's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Clopay Corporation, Amarr (ASSA ABLOY), Wayne Dalton, Overhead Door Corporation, CHI Overhead Doors and Raynor Garage Doors. LiftMaster is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are JELD-WEN, Hörmann and Masonite International (now MHO).
Does Garaga have an API?
No public API is recorded for Garaga.
What industry is Garaga in?
Garaga's product category is Garage Door Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAE, Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters, with a secondary code of IMADAIAA, Exterior Doors. Its NAICS code is 3352 and its SIC code is 3442.