Porvene Doors

What Porvene Doors does

Porvene Doors, Inc. is a privately held California-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial door systems, founded in 1948 as Porcelain Veneer Inc. and pivoting to steel doors in 1968. The company operates a single manufacturing plant in Moreno Valley, CA and a distribution center in Sacramento, CA, producing a multi-series product portfolio that includes Series 100 commercial sectional doors, Series 200 continuous sheet doors, Series 300 commercial slat doors, Series 400 heavy-duty rolling steel service doors, Series 500 aluminum grille doors, Series 600 Therm-Master steel-backed insulated doors, Series AlumaView aluminum full-view sectional doors, and Series PV polyurethane-insulated sectional doors, plus specialized Accelerated Action rapid-opening systems co-developed with operator partners Manaras and Micanan.

The technical foundation rests on galvanized steel construction across 18-24 gauge ranges, proprietary mechanical features including the Door Dynamometer torque measurement system, greaseless nylon bearings, lock seam section design, and tamper-proof dual-padlock slide bolts. Insulated offerings carry published thermal and acoustic performance metrics (U-Factor 0.185, R-Factor 5.4, STC-23) and spring systems are rated from 10,000 to 100,000 cycles. The company supports dealer-facing engineering services including LEED calculations, seismic calculations, ANSI 102 spring design, and Buy American Act documentation.

Revenue mechanics are project-based: pricing is quote-only and password-protected on the website, with sales executed through an authorized dealer network rather than direct e-commerce, supplemented by direct sales via the Moreno Valley manufacturing site and customer service channels. End markets span commercial buildings, industrial facilities, fire stations, self-storage, climate-controlled facilities, food industry, and parking structures, with select international installations such as the Guadalajara International Airport. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, funding events, or institutional investors in the source material.

Name

Porvene Doors

Legal name

Porvene Doors, Inc.

Website

https://porvenedoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Porvene Doors, Inc. is a privately held California manufacturer of commercial and industrial steel door systems, including sectional, rolling steel, grille, and insulated doors, sold through a U.S. dealer network to commercial, industrial, fire station, and self-storage end customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Moreno Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Porvene Doors manufactures and sells commercial and industrial door systems, including sectional doors, continuous steel sheet doors, rolling steel service doors, rolling grilles, and insulated steel doors. Products are built from galvanized steel in various gauges (18-24) with optional powder coating in over 150 colors and are sold through an authorized dealer network to commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

Product overview

Porvene Doors manufactures commercial and industrial door systems with a multi-series product portfolio. The core offerings include: Series 100 (Commercial Sectional Doors with insulation options), Series 200 (Original Sheet Doors including Commercial, Industrial, Insulated, and Windlocked variants), Series 300 (Commercial Slat Doors), Series 400 (Rolling Steel Service Doors in various gauges), Series 500 (Quiet Glide Grill Doors with aluminum construction), Series 600 (Therm-Master Steel Backed Insulated Doors), Series AlumaView (Aluminum Full View Sectional Doors), and Series PV (Therm-Master Polyurethane Insulated Sectional Doors). The company also offers specialized Accelerated Action Systems for rapid-opening applications in fire stations and commercial buildings. Additional products include A/C Folding Gates. All products are available with optional powder coating in over 150 colors. The company operates manufacturing in Moreno Valley, CA and has a distribution center in Sacramento, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Series 100 - Commercial Sectional Door (Model 124/124-VB/124-SB) Commercial sectional door with 24-gauge single layer ribbed construction, hot-dipped galvanized sections roll-formed to 2-inch thickness. Available in Standard Lift, High Lift, Full Vertical Lift, and Low Headroom configurations with optional vinyl or steel-backed CFC-free Polystyrene insulation. Designed for commercial buildings and loading dock facilities.
• Series 200 - Original Sheet Door (Models 211/231/232/233/234) The original continuous sheet door line including Model 211 Commercial, Model 231 Industrial, Model 232 Insulated, Model 233 Windlocked, and Model 234 Insulated/Windlocked variants. Features greaseless nylon bearings, lock seam sections, E.P.D.M. weather seal, and continuous 0.021-inch galvanized steel curtain.
• Series 300 - Commercial Slat Door Economy-quality commercial slat door offering sheet door economy with added service door strength. Available in 24 or 22 gauge galvanized steel with curved or flat slat configurations. Features sealed ball bearings and baked enamel/baked polyester finish.
• Series 400 - Rolling Steel Service Door Heavy duty rolling steel service door available in 24/22/20/18 gauge slats. Features innovative slat design that reduces snapping sounds common to other rolling steel doors, sealed ball bearings, helical torsion springs, and heavy duty chain hoist operation.
• Series 500 - Quiet Glide Grill Door Rolling grille door constructed with clear anodized aluminum tubes over steel rods for security. Features low friction nylon blocks for quiet operation, clear anodized extruded aluminum guides with polyethylene wear strips, and 12,500 standard cycle life.
• Series 600 - Therm-Master Steel Backed Insulated Door Steel backed insulated rolling door with environmentally safe Polyisocyanurate insulation between aluminum facers. Features U-Factor of 0.185, R-Factor of 5.4, STC-23 sound transmission rating, and available in 22/24 standard or 20/24 optional gauge configurations.
• Series AlumaView - Aluminum Full View Sectional Door Aluminum full view sectional door with extruded aluminum frame offering maximum visibility. Available in AV175 (1.75-inch thick), AV200 (2-inch thick), and AV300 (3-inch thick with U-Bar trussing). Can be finished with anodizing or ArmorBrite powder coat options.
• Series PV - Therm-Master Sectional Door Insulated commercial sectional door with pre-painted hot dipped galvanized steel sections and rigid polyurethane insulation core (CFC and HCFC free). Features thermal break steel-polyurethane-steel sandwich construction, ship-lap joint, and rib reinforced profile. Available in PV-150, PV-158, PV-200, PV-220, and PV-300 models.
• Accelerated Action System High-speed door system developed with Manaras for fire stations and commercial buildings. Opens doors at 2 feet per second, raising a 14-foot door in just 7 seconds. Compatible with Model 124 sectional doors and Model 422/420/622/24 rolling steel doors. Integrates Manaras Rapido Variable Frequency Drive operator with soft start/stop technology.
• A/C Folding Gates Folding gates for air conditioning and security applications, sold via phone contact at (909) 629-3026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 feet per second door opening speed for Accelerated Action Systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ManarascoreTechnology or IntegrationPorvene and Manaras developed both roll-up and sectional door systems for fire stations and commercial buildings where rapid door opening is essential. The Accelerated Action System opens doors at 2 feet per second. Manaras provides the Rapido Variable Frequency Drive Operator with soft start/stop technology designed for high-cycle operations in emergency vehicles, commercial buildings, food industry, and parking garages.
• MicanancoreTechnology or IntegrationPorvene and Micanan developed both roll-up and sectional door systems for fire stations and commercial buildings where rapid door opening is necessary. The partnership focuses on accelerated action systems that can raise a 14-foot door in just 7 seconds.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clopay Corporation: Clopay produces commercial sectional and rolling steel doors for warehouses, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities — directly overlapping with Porvene's Series 100 sectional and Series 400 rolling steel doors.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Overhead Door is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of commercial sectional and rolling steel service doors, selling through an authorized dealer network — directly comparable to Porvene's product mix and go-to-market model.
• Amarr (Entrematic): Amarr makes sectional, rolling, and steel commercial doors for industrial, commercial, and self-storage applications, with overlapping use cases to Porvene's industrial and self-storage segments.
• Cornell Iron Works: Cornell is a direct competitor in rolling steel service doors, fire doors, and counter doors, serving the same commercial and industrial end-markets through a dealer channel similar to Porvene's.
• Wayne Dalton: Wayne Dalton manufactures commercial sectional doors, rolling steel doors, and insulated doors for commercial and industrial facilities, mirroring Porvene's Series 100, 200, and 600 product lines.
• Raynor Garage Doors: Raynor manufactures commercial sectional, rolling steel, and high-speed doors for industrial and commercial facilities, with comparable specifications on insulated and high-cycle product offerings.
• Janus International: Janus is a leading manufacturer of self-storage and commercial rolling doors, directly competing with Porvene's Model 291 self-storage doors and broader commercial door portfolio.
• C.H.I. Overhead Doors: C.H.I. manufactures commercial sectional and rolling steel doors, including insulated and high-cycle variants, with a national dealer footprint comparable to Porvene's distribution model.
• The Cookson Company: Cookson manufactures rolling steel doors, grilles, and counter doors for commercial and industrial customers, overlapping with Porvene's Series 400 and Series 500 product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann: Hörmann is a global incumbent offering industrial, commercial, and residential doors including sectional, rolling steel, and high-speed doors — broader portfolio but directly competing for the same commercial/industrial specifications Porvene targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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