What PDH Group does

PDH Group (formerly Performance Door and Hardware Group) is a privately held, Irving, Texas-based holding company operating a family of 12-13 wholly-owned subsidiaries that supply and install commercial construction specialty products across CSI Divisions 08 (doors, frames, hardware), 10 (building specialties), 27 (communications/security), and 28 (electronic safety). Founded in 1949 with the establishment of PC Hardware in central Arkansas, the group has expanded through a combination of organic subsidiary formation (Comarco 1989, Integrated Door Systems 2001, CBS Door and Hardware 2005, Performance Integration 2008, Blackhawk Integrations 2013, Ace Door and Hardware 2020) and selective acquisition (Cardinal Door acquired by Comarco in April 2017), with subsidiaries spanning Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and selected projects in New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. The group's differentiated capabilities include in-house hollow metal door and frame fabrication, in-house welding shops for fast-turnaround frames, custom glazing and curtain wall systems, and full electronic security/access control integration under brands such as Blackhawk Integrations and Performance Integration. Subsidiaries are led by long-tenured EVPs and Presidents reporting up to President & CEO Jimmy Klawetter, with multi-generational family involvement at Comarco.

The business model is project-based B2B services delivered through direct field sales, project bidding, design-build engagement, and counter sales. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time product sales (commercial doors, frames, hardware, access control systems, loading dock equipment, overhead doors, glazing, and building specialties); professional installation services executed by trained project managers and installation teams; and recurring aftermarket service and repair, including fire door inspection. Pricing is custom-quoted per project based on specifications, scope, and quantities; the company states multi-year contracts and indicates no publicly disclosed pricing. Customer concentration is moderate, with marquee enterprise logos (New Parkland Hospital, Toyota HQ, Dallas Cowboys HQ, Liberty Mutual HQ, US Central Command HQ at MacDill AFB, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Orlando City Soccer Stadium, Kansas State University Stadium) balanced by a broad project pipeline across healthcare, education, government, hospitality, multifamily, retail, and industrial verticals. Blackhawk Integrations additionally holds a Texas DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-6152) providing pre-vetted access to state agencies, educational institutions, and local governments. The group is family/founder-owned with no identified external private equity or institutional investor, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

PDH Group

Legal name

PDH Group

Website

https://pdhgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PDH Group is a privately held, Irving, Texas-based holding company operating a family of 12-13 subsidiaries that supply, fabricate, and install commercial doors, frames, hardware, glazing, and electronic security systems for general contractors and developers across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and building specialty products through subsidiary companies. Products include hollow metal doors, wood doors, finish hardware, access control systems, loading dock equipment, overhead doors, and specialties.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of doors, frames, hardware, and access control systems by trained project managers and installation teams.
3. Service and Repair: Aftermarket replacement, repair services, fire door inspection, and ongoing maintenance to ensure facility operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PDH Group is a holding company that owns and operates 13 subsidiary companies supplying and installing commercial doors, frames, hardware, glass and glazing, overhead and sectional doors, operable partitions, loading dock equipment, specialty building products, and electronic access control and security integration systems for the commercial construction industry. The group delivers design assistance, pre-construction support, product supply, custom fabrication, professional installation, and aftermarket service and repair across Division 08, 10, 27, and 28 scopes.

Product overview

PDH Group is a family of 13 subsidiary companies providing quality service and products for the commercial construction industry. The group operates as a holding company overseeing Ace Door and Hardware (new construction and fabrication in DFW), Advanced Glass Systems (custom glass solutions in North Texas), American Building Specialties (hollow metal doors, frames, specialties), Blackhawk Integrations (access control and security surveillance), Cardinal Door and Hardware (overhead doors in St. Louis), CBS Door and Hardware (nationwide commercial doors and hardware), Comarco (hollow metal frames and doors in Missouri), Component Systems (overhead doors and operable partitions in AR/TX/OK), Integrated Door Systems (Division 08 doors and hardware in FL/LA), PC Hardware (decorative hardware in Arkansas), Performance Door and Hardware (core subsidiary providing doors/frames/hardware), and Performance Integration (electronic security). As a provider and installer of Division 08, 10, 27, and 28 solutions, the group handles products across access control, CCTV, finish hardware, glass and glazing, intercom systems, loading dock equipment, metal doors and frames, operable partitions, operators and accessories, overhead doors, sectional and rolling doors, specialties, and wood doors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Door, Frame, and Hardware Supply and Installation Supply, custom fabrication, and professional installation of commercial hollow metal doors, wood doors, commercial fire-rated wood doors, steel doors, door frames, and finish hardware for general contractors, building owners, and developers on commercial construction projects.
• Design Assistance and Pre-Construction Services Pre-construction consulting, specification support, design assistance, design-build, and architectural build services for commercial construction projects across Division 08, 10, 27, and 28 scopes.
• Custom Hollow Metal Door and Frame Fabrication In-house custom hollow metal door and frame fabrication, with associated welding capacity, enabling project-specific custom solutions, quality control, and quick-turnaround delivery for construction schedules.
• Professional Installation Services Professional installation of doors, frames, finish hardware, glass and glazing, access control systems, and electronic security systems by trained project managers and installation teams on commercial construction projects.
• Division 08 Hollow Metal Doors, Wood Doors, and Finish Hardware Supply and Installation Commercial supply and installation of Division 08 hollow metal doors and frames, wood doors, specialty doors, and finish hardware for heavy commercial projects in Florida and Louisiana markets, with in-house welding capability for quick turnaround on frames.
• Commercial Storefront, Curtain Wall, and Glazing Systems Fabrication and Installation Expert fabrication and installation of storefront, curtain wall, and various commercial glazing systems for North Texas remodels, new industrial complexes, shopping malls, and office buildings.
• Building Specialties Supply (Partitions, Signage, Lockers, Fire Extinguishers) Supply of toilet partitions and accessories, ADA signage, lockers, mailboxes, marker and tack boards, fire extinguishers, and related specialty products to the building industry alongside hollow metal doors, frames, and hardware.
• Access Control and Security Surveillance Integration Services Full-service consulting, design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of access control, video surveillance, perimeter detection, intrusion detection, intercom, structured cabling, and network infrastructure for security systems across commercial and public-sector clients.
• Electronic Security Integration System Design, Installation, and Service Designs, installs, maintains, and services new systems, retrofit applications, and additions to existing electronic security systems including access control, video management software platforms, video intercom systems, door automation systems, and commercial intrusion detection with alarm monitoring.
• Fire Door Inspection and Certification Services Fire door inspection and certification delivered as an aftermarket service to ensure facility compliance, life-safety code adherence, and ongoing operational safety.
• Aftermarket Service and Repair Aftermarket replacement, repair services, and ongoing maintenance for doors, frames, hardware, access control systems, and other specialty products to ensure continued facility operations.
• Commercial Sectional Doors, Rolling Doors, Operable Partitions, and Loading Dock Equipment Supply Supply of commercial sectional and rolling doors, operable partitions, loading dock equipment, specialty doors, and garage door repair services to commercial and industrial clients in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
• Residential and Commercial Garage Door, Entry Door, and Replacement Window Services Residential garage door repair and installation, entry doors and replacement windows, commercial overhead doors and storefronts, with 24-hour emergency service for residential customers in the St. Louis metro area.
• Door and Frame Supply with Locksmith and Security Consulting Services Supply of hollow metal frames and wood doors for residential and commercial projects, supplemented by bid services, design and build, architectural build, locksmith services, security consulting, commercial door and frame repair, customized frames and doors, and quick shipment.
• Texas DIR Cooperative Contract Security Integration Services Security integration services for state agencies, educational institutions, and local governments delivered under the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Contract DIR-CPO-6152 channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 years of combined workforce experience serving commercial construction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Clopay Corporation: Largest US manufacturer of garage doors serving both residential and light commercial markets; overlapping product mix with PDH's overhead and garage door portfolio.
• Stanley Security (Securitas): Global commercial security systems integrator now part of Securitas; directly comparable to PDH's Performance Integration subsidiary on electronic access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
• Masonite International: Public North American leader in interior and exterior doors; directly comparable on door product category though largely OEM versus PDH's distribution/installation orientation.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Established US manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial overhead doors; comparable on product line (PDH's Cardinal Door and Component Systems) though broader consumer exposure differs from PDH's commercial tilt.
• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish multinational leader in locks, doors, and access control with extensive North American footprint; comparable breadth of category overlap (Division 08/28) but operates at vastly larger scale through acquisitions.
• Allegion: Public, globally scaled manufacturer of security and door hardware solutions (Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN); comparable as the largest pure-play in PDH's category but with an OEM focus rather than installation/services.

Direct peers

• Cook & Boardman: Privately held commercial door, frame, and hardware distributor/installer executing an M&A roll-up across the eastern and southern US; direct comparable given their multi-subsidiary model, Division 08/10 focus, and private ownership.
• Boon Edam: Specialty manufacturer and integrator of security entrance solutions (revolving doors, speed gates); comparable niche overlap with PDH's access control and high-security commercial entry installations.
• DH Pace Company: Privately held commercial door, dock equipment, and security integration services company with a multi-subsidiary structure across the central and southern US; highly comparable as a specialty trade platform serving enterprise commercial construction.
• CornellCookson (Cornell Iron Works): Manufacturer and installer of commercial sectional and rolling doors, grilles, and counter doors; directly comparable to PDH's Component Systems and Cardinal Door overhead door product lines serving commercial construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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