What Idc Automatic does

IDC Automatic (IDC-Automatic LLC) is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based specialty contractor founded in 1974 that installs and services commercial overhead garage doors, accessories, and dock equipment. The company is headquartered at 360 Coon Rapids Boulevard and operates with a workforce of 101–250 employees, serving both Residential Homeowners and Commercial/Business Customers across the Twin Cities metro for more than 50 years. Its service portfolio extends beyond garage doors to include concrete work and electrical services, and the company holds privileged channel positions as a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer and a LiftMaster distributor — two of the most recognized brands in the U.S. residential garage door and commercial operator markets.

The business model is project-based and transactional: revenue is generated from installation, repair, and maintenance jobs across residential and commercial accounts, supplemented by distribution of Clopay and LiftMaster products through its authorized-dealer channel. The company generates further revenue from concrete contracting (added through a 2022 acquisition of a Minneapolis concrete company) and from newer service lines including EV charger installation, generator installation, and the EZDoor budget-friendly wood-look door sub-brand. Customer acquisition relies on local brand equity, dealer-channel authority, and service-area reach within the Minneapolis market rather than on technology or platform differentiation.

Operationally, IDC Automatic functions as a regional consolidator in a fragmented local market — leveraging multi-trade capability (doors, dock equipment, concrete, electrical) to capture a broader share of facility and property improvement budgets per customer. No technology platform, proprietary software, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; competitive positioning is built on authorized-dealer relationships, long-standing brand reputation, and breadth of in-house installation capability rather than on digital or data-driven differentiation.

Name

Idc Automatic

Legal name

IDC-AUTOMATIC

Website

https://idc-automatic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IDC Automatic is a Minneapolis-based specialty contractor, founded in 1974, that installs and services commercial overhead garage doors, dock equipment, concrete, and electrical systems for residential and commercial customers across the Twin Cities as a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer and LiftMaster distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Garage Door Sales and Installation: Revenue from selling and installing residential and commercial garage doors, including custom wood doors, overhead doors, and operators. The company is a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer offering ENERGY SERIES, Architectural Series, Industrial Series, and custom options.
2. Service and Repair: Revenue from repair and maintenance services for garage doors, dock levelers, electrical systems, and concrete. Includes emergency service offerings.
3. Concrete Work: Revenue from residential and commercial concrete services including driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, flooring, decorative concrete, and concrete repair/replacement.
4. Electrical Services: Revenue from electrical work including EV charger installation, generator installation, inspections, repairs, lighting, home automation, and commercial electrical services.
5. Dock Levelers and Commercial Equipment: Revenue from dock leveler products (hydraulic, air-powered, mechanical, vertical storing, edge-of-dock) and commercial overhead door operators. The company is a LiftMaster distributor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IDC Automatic is a Minneapolis-based construction services company that sells, installs, and services residential and commercial overhead garage doors, garage door openers and operators, loading dock levelers, bumpers and seals, and complementary concrete and electrical services for the Twin Cities market. The company operates as a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer for garage doors and a LiftMaster distributor for door operators, supporting customers through direct field service, emergency response, and preventative maintenance programs.

Product overview

Idc Automatic is a service company offering an integrated portfolio of building infrastructure products and services for residential and commercial customers in the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area. The core offering centers on garage door systems — both residential (Clopay doors, custom wood doors, openers) and commercial/industrial (overhead doors, operators, dock levelers) — supplemented by complementary concrete work (driveways, floors, decorative concrete, repairs) and electrical services (EV charging, generators, home automation, inspections). The company operates as a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer and LiftMaster distributor, offering installation, repair, and maintenance across all product lines. Products are organized into residential and commercial categories, with add-on services like preventative maintenance programs (IDC Protect) and emergency 24/7 service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Garage Doors Garage doors for residential properties including custom wood doors, contemporary styles, craftsman, colonial, and carriage house designs. Offered through Clopay partnerships including Canyon Ridge, Coachman, Classic Steel, Gallery, and Modern Steel collections for homeowners in the Twin Cities.
• Commercial Overhead Doors Industrial and commercial overhead garage doors including ENERGY SERIES with Intellicore, Architectural Series Aluminum, Industrial Series, Counter Doors/Shutters, Service Doors, Security Grilles, and Roll-Up Sheet Doors. Offered as Clopay Master Authorized Dealer for commercial property operators in the Twin Cities.
• Commercial Operators Commercial garage door operators and openers from LiftMaster featuring Wi-Fi connectivity, battery backups, and timer-to-close functionality. Includes JDC, JHDC, HCTDCUL, RJDC, and TDC models for commercial property operators.
• Residential Garage Door Openers Residential garage door openers including LiftMaster models 2220L, 2420L, 98022, 98032, 4690L, 6690L, and 6580L for residential homeowners.
• Dock Levelers Loading dock equipment including hydraulic, air-powered, mechanical, vertical storing, and edge-of-dock levelers. Designed to bridge gaps between loading docks and trailers for efficient loading/unloading operations at commercial and warehouse facilities.
• Residential Concrete Work Concrete services for residential properties including driveways, garage floors, sidewalks, walkways, footings, and retaining walls. Offered to homeowners in the Twin Cities area.
• Commercial Concrete Work Concrete solutions for commercial properties including sidewalks, parking lots, flooring, and other commercial concrete applications. Offered to commercial property operators in the Twin Cities area.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Installation of Level 2 EV chargers for residential and commercial settings, including electrical panel upgrades for EV charger capacity. Offered to homeowners and commercial property operators in the Twin Cities.
• Generator Installation Backup generator installation and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties, including consultation, site preparation, and final inspection. Offered to homeowners and commercial property operators in the Twin Cities.
• Electrical Services Full-service electrical work including garage door electric services, installations, repairs, inspections, home automation, commercial electric, lighting, and EV charging station installation. Offered to residential and commercial customers in the Twin Cities.
• Garage Door Repair and Maintenance Repair and maintenance services including spring repair, cable repair, roller repair, panel repair, track repair, and opener repair for residential and commercial garage doors. Includes the IDC Protect preventative maintenance program and 24/7 emergency service.
• Custom Garage Doors Custom wood garage doors in the 5 Series (semi-custom) and 7 Series (custom wood) lines, with paint matching, factory finish options, decorative glass and hardware, and three-year warranty for residential homeowners seeking premium custom designs.
• Loading Dock Bumpers and Seals Dock bumpers and seals installed at commercial loading docks to safeguard warehouses from the impact of trucks, trailers, and freight vehicles.
• Concrete Repair and Replacement Repair and replacement services for residential and commercial concrete including driveways, sidewalks, flooring, parking lots, and foundations. Offered to homeowners and commercial property operators in the Twin Cities.
• Decorative Concrete Services Decorative concrete services including stamped concrete, coloring, and staining for enhanced visual aesthetics. Offered to residential and commercial customers in the Twin Cities.
• Concrete Steps and Sidewalks Installation and repair of concrete stoops, steps, and sidewalks following industry-best practices. Offered to residential and commercial customers in the Twin Cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-year warranty on all residential retail installations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ClopaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIDC Automatic is a Master Authorized Dealer of Clopay garage doors, offering their full product line including ENERGY SERIES with Intellicore, Architectural Series, Industrial Series, and custom wood options. This partnership provides access to premium residential and commercial garage door products.
• LiftMastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIDC Automatic is the trusted LiftMaster distributor in Minneapolis, offering commercial garage door openers and operators with features like Wi-Fi connectivity, battery backups, and timer-to-close functionality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Giant: Manufacturer of loading dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and industrial doors. Comparable to IDC Automatic's dock leveler product line for commercial/warehouse customers.
• Amarr: One of the largest U.S. garage door manufacturers serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable to IDC Automatic as a competing product brand carried by regional dealers and as a benchmark for the install/dealer business model.
• Raynor: National residential and commercial garage door manufacturer with an authorized dealer network. Comparable to IDC Automatic in residential and commercial overhead door categories, particularly for commercial operators and industrial doors.
• CHI Overhead Doors: Commercial and industrial overhead door manufacturer with ribbed steel, aluminum, and specialty doors. Comparable to IDC Automatic's commercial overhead door business, especially for warehouses, loading docks, and car washes.
• Rite-Hite: Leading manufacturer of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, and warehouse safety solutions. Comparable to IDC Automatic's dock leveler and commercial overhead door business, particularly for large commercial/industrial customers.
• Overhead Door Corporation: National garage door manufacturer with a Red Ribbon Dealer network that installs residential and commercial doors. Directly comparable to IDC Automatic as a competing channel for Clopay and as a benchmark for the dealer/install business model across the U.S.
• Clopay Corporation: Largest U.S. residential garage door manufacturer and IDC Automatic's primary product partner. Comparable as the upstream brand whose products and dealer economics drive IDC's revenue, and as a competing channel via other Master Authorized Dealers.

Direct peers

• Banko Overhead Doors: Regional garage door installation and service company operating in the Tampa Bay area. Closely comparable to IDC Automatic in service mix (residential and commercial garage doors, dock equipment, repair) and dealer/installer business model.
• Precision Door Service: National residential and commercial garage door repair and replacement franchise. Comparable to IDC Automatic as a direct competitor in residential garage door installation, repair, and service across multiple U.S. markets.
• Mid-Atlantic Door Services: Regional residential and commercial garage door installer serving the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable to IDC Automatic in its core offering of door sales, installation, and service across both customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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