History of Wayne Dalton Brand

For more than 70 years, Wayne Dalton has been a trusted manufacturer of residential garage doors and commercial doors, built on a foundation of ingenuity, craftsmanship, and customer service. From humble beginnings in a small garage, Wayne Dalton has grown into one of the largest garage door manufacturers in the world, with multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and deep roots in the communities we serve.

Building on that strong manufacturing legacy, Wayne Dalton has expanded beyond the door to offer dock equipment, access solutions, operators, and parts, delivering a more complete and connected portfolio. Through strategic affiliations with Genie^®—a leading provider of garage door operators and smart access solutions—and OHDParts^®, a trusted source for aftermarket door and dock replacement parts, we help customers simplify sourcing, installation, and long‑term service.

Today, Wayne Dalton serves as atotal solutions partner for dealers, builders, architects, business owners, general contractors, and facility managers. We support customers at every stage of the door and dock lifecycle—from design assist and specification support to dependable products, parts availability, and ongoing service. Our focus remains the same as it has been from the start: delivering solutions customers value and partnerships they can trust, now backed by the scale, expertise, and breadth required to meet modern demands.

Match Your Aesthetic and Performance Requirements

Residential Garage Doors

Today, Wayne Dalton offers a comprehensive product portfolio. Until recently, most homeowners looked at garage doors as little more than a way to hide cars. We took a different view. The garage door is the biggest moving object in most homes, and we want to make sure they get the respect they deserve. With a wide variety of styles and selection in steel, wood and aluminum, a Wayne Dalton garage door can help you transform a home’s exterior since it accounts for up to 30% of a home’s curb appeal. Redefine your home’s aesthetic and make a strong investment.

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Commercial Doors

Wayne Dalton also offers a complete line of doors for commercial and industrial door systems that can be customized to help achieve nearly any application’s needs or aesthetic. From starting with commercial Sectional Doors, acquiring a robust Rolling Door product line and then expanding into High Speed Doors, Wayne Dalton continues to build on a long history of excellence in design by refining and adding to the commercial product line. Each commercial door is built to the highest standards with quality materials and performance for virtually any application.

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DaltonDock™ Equipment

Wayne Dalton offers a complete line of DaltonDock™ loading dock equipment designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in commercial and industrial facilities. From dock levelers and trailer restraints to dock seals, shelters, and accessories, Wayne Dalton provides reliable loading dock solutions for virtually any application. Built for durability, easy operation, and long-term performance, DaltonDock™ products help optimize workflow while protecting personnel, equipment, and cargo. Combined with Wayne Dalton's commercial door systems, they deliver a complete dock and door solution for today's demanding facilities.

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Our History

Founded in 1954 by Emmanuel Mullet in Holmes County, the word of Wayne Dalton’s quality grew and so did the business. It is the reason Wayne Dalton was able to keep up with demand as the business continued to grow ever since the first door was made.