Midwest Door & Hardware, Inc.

What Midwest Door & Hardware, Inc. does

Midwest Door & Hardware, Inc. is a Nebraska-based value-add distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialty products serving commercial general contractors and building owners across the state. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lincoln with a secondary location in North Platte, the company supplies hollow metal and wood doors, frames, sidelights, electrified hardware, and specialty items including toilet partitions, lockers, and access panels. The firm differentiates through an in-house fabrication shop (the only one west of Omaha) that modifies stock doors and assembles frames, plus the region's only commercial cosmetic wood door repair service. Customers range from small and midsize Nebraska contractors to large national general contractors including Kiewit Building Group, M.A. Mortenson, Chief Construction, Hausmann Construction, Sampson Construction, Hampton Enterprises, and Schwisow Construction.

The business operates a project-based go-to-market, engaging contractors at the bid stage to review specifications and provide accurate bids, then delivering products on owned trucks with field-check and code compliance support throughout project execution. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (Division 8 doors/frames/hardware and Division 10 specialty items), custom fabrication services, and recurring installation, adjustment, keying, and preventative maintenance services. The team of 30+ employees manages estimating, purchasing, logistics, and finance functions under a leadership team including President Curt and Controller Dawn.

The company's competitive positioning is anchored in 40+ years of Nebraska market presence, technical expertise in Division 8/10 specifications and code compliance, delivery flexibility via owned trucks, and a regional fabrication cost advantage. Strategic emphasis is on small and midsize contractors with a stated obsession over making their process seamless, while still serving large contractors on signature projects. Marketing is primarily content-driven through educational blog content positioning the firm as a technical resource for hardware schedules, fire-rated assemblies, and access control. The privately held firm has no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investors, growing organically from a four-person shop to its current scale over four decades.

Name

Midwest Door & Hardware, Inc.

Legal name

Midwest Door & Hardware

Website

https://www.midwestdoor.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Door & Hardware is a Nebraska-based value-add distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialty products, serving general contractors across the state with in-house fabrication, jobsite support, and the region's only cosmetic wood door repair service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Door and Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Door Repair & Adjustment (Interior/Exterior, Hinges, Closers) (HSAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Commercial door supply
• Door hardware distribution
• Division 8 products
• Metal door fabrication
• Commercial construction supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Door and Frame Sales: Sale of hollow metal doors, wood doors, frames, sidelights, and all commercial door hardware (standard and specialty) for interior, exterior, fire-rated, and electrified applications. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to contractors, with 50% down payment required on special orders for new customers or slow payers.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: In-house fabrication shop modifies doors and frames to meet exacting job specifications. Provides cost-effective alternative to factory-welded frames by assembling frame pieces in-house and modifying stock products.
3. Installation and Field Services: Provides installation and adjustments services including annual opening preventative maintenance, keying services (simple setups to master key systems), project and jobsite assistance, and cosmetic wood door repair.
4. Division 10 Specialty Products: Supplies specialty products including toilet partitions, lockers, access panels, and other Division 10 finish-out products as part of comprehensive project scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midwest Door & Hardware is a value-add distributor of commercial hollow metal doors, wood doors, frames, and door hardware (Division 8), along with Division 10 specialty products such as toilet partitions, lockers, and access panels, primarily serving commercial contractors in Nebraska. The company operates an in-house fabrication shop — the only one west of Omaha — to modify stock doors and assemble frame pieces, and supplements product distribution with installation, keying, jobsite support, and the region's only cosmetic wood door repair service.

Product overview

Midwest Door & Hardware operates as a value-add distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialty products for contractors, building owners, and maintenance personnel across Nebraska. The company's core product portfolio centers on four main categories: hollow metal doors and frames (fire-rated and standard), architectural wood doors, door hardware (from manufacturers including Sargent, Schlage, LCN, Von Duprin, Adams Rite, and many others), and Division 10 specialty products (toilet partitions, lockers, access panels, grab bars, fire extinguisher cabinets). The company supplements its product distribution with fabrication services and value-added support including keying, installation assistance, jobsite coordination, and cosmetic wood door repair. As the only fabrication shop west of Omaha, they modify doors and assemble frame pieces in-house to meet exacting job specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wood Doors Architectural wood doors bringing style and strength to churches, universities, and offices. Designed for beauty and durability in both grand entries and interior applications.
• Hollow Metal Doors & Frames Tough and reliable hollow metal doors and frames built for schools, hospitals, and businesses. Available in fire-rated or standard configurations to ensure secure and code-compliant openings.
• Door Hardware Complete door hardware solutions including hinges, locksets, door closers, exit devices, and access control hardware from major manufacturers such as Sargent, Schlage, LCN, and Von Duprin.
• Division 10 Specialty Products Division 10 specialty products including toilet partitions (powder-coated steel, stainless steel, HDPE, phenolic), toilet accessories, lockers, access panels, and fire extinguisher cabinets.
• In-House Fabrication Services Custom fabrication to modify stock doors and assemble frame pieces in-house, offered through the only fabrication shop west of Omaha. Saves costs over factory-welded frames and reduces bulky shipping.
• Keying Services Customized lock keying solutions ranging from simple setups to master key systems for schools, offices, and hospitals, providing secure passageways and coordinated access control.
• Installation and Adjustments Doorway maintenance services including hardware tweaks and swaps, full door installations, and annual opening preventative maintenance to ensure proper closing, sealing, and code compliance.
• Project and Jobsite Assistance Hands-on project support including product selection, specification review, field checks, code compliance verification, and troubleshooting to keep projects on schedule.
• Cosmetic Wood Door Repair On-site cosmetic repair service for damaged wood doors, addressing surface-level damage including veneer repairs, edge and corner repairs, and finish matching to restore doors to original appearance without full replacement. The only commercial door company in the region providing this service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered over 1,600 openings in various capacities for single project (Canopy Park)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Hampton EnterprisesnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partnership for Aurora Cooperative Administrative Headquarters project. Hampton Enterprises serves as general contractor for this corporate facility serving central Nebraska agricultural cooperative.
• Hausmann ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey general contractor partner for multiple major projects including UNL College of Nursing (450+ openings) and combined high school projects (Lincoln Northwest and Standing Bear, totaling 860+ openings). Long-term relationship demonstrated across multiple projects.
• Kiewit Building GroupnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church & Newman Center project, a ground-up campus serving UNL students. Complex project with historic ecclesiastical design inspiration.
• M.A. Mortenson CompanynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for Pinnacle Bank Arena project, a signature civic project for City of Lincoln and University of Nebraska. Project involved innovative 'inside-out' construction and extensive BIM coordination.
• Chief ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepeat general contractor partner for Tabitha at Prairie Commons (960 openings) and Grand Island Regional Medical Center (653+ openings). Demonstrates sustained working relationship across healthcare and senior living sectors.
• Schwisow ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for Timpte Trailer Assembly Center (190,000 sq ft Lincoln Manufacturing Center). Also selected MDH for Timpte Corporate Offices project. Shows strong contractor relationship.
• BD ConstructionnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for Columbus Fire Department Headquarters project. MDH provided comprehensive doors, frames, and hardware for this purpose-built public safety facility.
• Sampson ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor general contractor partner for April Sampson Cancer Center (417+ openings), Plaza on the Green/Runza headquarters, and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital expansion (500+ openings). Multiple healthcare and corporate projects.
• NGC (New Generation Construction)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for Canopy Park, MDH's largest project with over 1,600 openings supported. Large-scale multi-family residential community in Lincoln's Haymarket area.
• Wholesale PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of wholesale distribution partners who often have stock available for quick fulfillment. MDH leverages these relationships to get materials moving quickly for contractor projects when own inventory doesn't cover needs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DH Pace Company: National commercial door, frame, and hardware distributor with installation, service, and fabrication capabilities serving commercial and institutional customers. Closest analog to MDH's value-add distribution model with similar services (installation, keying, repair) and overlapping customer verticals like healthcare and education.
• Republic Doors & Frames: Manufacturer of commercial hollow metal doors and frames distributed through dealer networks to commercial contractors. Operates in adjacent product category with similar specification-driven sales motion to MDH.

Broad incumbents

• Allegion plc: Global manufacturer of commercial door hardware, locks, and access control solutions (brands include Schlage, LCN, Von Duprin — which MDH distributes). Operates as both a product supplier to MDH and a broader competitor with national specification influence.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door opening solutions with brands including Ceco Door, Curries, and Sargent (distributed by MDH). Owns hollow metal door and frame manufacturers that compete directly with the products MDH supplies, but at vastly greater scale.
• Ceco Door (ASSA ABLOY): Manufacturer of commercial hollow metal doors and frames widely specified in healthcare, education, and commercial construction. Competes with MDH at the product/specification level, often through the same distribution channel.
• Curries Company (ASSA ABLOY): Major manufacturer of commercial hollow metal doors and frames serving similar institutional end markets (healthcare, education, government). Represents both a product source for distributors and a competitive specification choice for contractors.
• Steelcraft (Allegion): Manufacturer of commercial hollow metal doors and frames widely used in commercial construction. Comparable product line to MDH's core hollow metal offering and often specified alongside Allegion hardware.
• Mesker Door: Manufacturer of commercial hollow metal doors and frames serving institutional, commercial, and architectural openings. Competes on the same specification choices MDH supports with its contractor customers.
• Masonite International: Large-scale manufacturer of residential and commercial doors with significant market share in wood and architectural door categories. Provides an alternative specification path for the wood door portion of MDH's project scope.

Regional players

• Door Control Services: Regional commercial door and hardware distributor with installation and service capabilities in select U.S. markets. Comparable value-add distributor business model to MDH, though operating in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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