"Taking the next step to grow our business, we are proud to announce the merger of our two companies Hörmann Inc. and GADCO LLC to form Hörmann Gadco LLC. With combined staffs, product lines and distribution channels we can provide our customers with a broader range of products and quick turnarounds by using our distribution centers throughout the Eastern USA," says Christoph Hörmann, one of the principals of Hörmann.

Hörmann is the largest manufacturer of garage doors outside the United States and is known as a worldwide leader in garage door safety and technology. Since August 1st 2006 administrative headquarters of Hörmann Gadco LLC and the production of the Gadco brand doors are based in Montgomery, IL whereas the Hörmann location in Tennessee remains the manufacturing facility for the double-skin Hörmann doors and additionally turns into a distribution center for Hörmann Gadco.

"Dealers now have access to the best technology available in the world at a very short distance," says Christoph Hörmann.

The Hörmann board has appointed Frank Weber as the new president of Hörmann Gadco LLC. Weber, an expert in the industry, has been with Hörmann in Germany since 1988, with expertise in management, engineering, manufacturing and sales.

Norbert E. Fritz, former president of Hörmann Inc. and Joseph L. Kee, former president of Gadco will both continue to serve as vice presidents for the new company and contribute to the upcoming exiting challenges.