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1859
History begins with Benard Seinsheimer Corporation, a paper wholesaler in Cincinnati, Ohio.
1930s
Manufactures black out window shades during the War and changes name to Clopay, an acronym for “cloth and paper”.
1964
Clopay enters the garage door business with purchase of Baker-Aldor-Jones of Hialeah, FL.
1969
Clopay acquires Francis Products of Russia, Ohio and factory becomes the main manufacturing location.
1972
Baker-Aldor-Jones and Francis doors change to Clopay® brand name.
1977
Wood doors made in Ludlow, Vermont and Ada, Oklahoma.
1970s
Clopay organized into Plastic Products, Window Fashions and Garage Door businesses.
1980
First steel doors produced and led the market conversion from wood to steel doors.
1983
Pioneered Tog-L-Loc technology to assemble steel doors and one of the first to use pre-painted steel.
1986
Instrument Systems of New York acquires Clopay Corporation.
1986
First Clopay Dealer Advisory Board is formed and meeting held. Board is still active today.
1989
Holds first Authorized Dealer Conference at the Doral on Miami Beach.
Late 1980s
Establishes Distribution Center network for improved customer service.
Early 1990s
Clopay first to focus on garage door appearance. Creates “We Look Right At Home®” tag line. Begins investing in Clopay
brand awareness.
Clopay establishes the ProSeries logo for use by its dealer network.
Clopay begins manufacturing insulated sandwich constructed doors for the residential and commercial markets.
1992
Acquires Ideal Door® and Phenix Door, two Wisconsin-based door companies.
Mid 1990s
Introduces new Leaded-Look windows, a first in the garage door industry.
Introduces EZ-Set Spring System.®
1995
Clopay’s parent company changes name to Griffon Corporation. Clopay is recognized as the fastest growing garage door brand.
1996
Clopay is awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, first and only in the garage door industry.
1997
Clopay acquires Holmes-Hally Industries, which includes Anozira Door Systems of Tempe, AZ, and Holmes Door of Auburn and Holmes-Hally Hardware. This makes Clopay the largest manufacturer of residential garage doors in North America.
1998
Establishes Master Authorized Dealer level. Leads the industry in WindCode® product line and program.
2000
Introduced the Reserve™ Collection – Beautiful, hand crafted, wood Carriage House doors.
2002
Released Next Generation Value and Value Plus finger protected doors.
2003
Launched Coachman™ Collection, a classic look that’s virtually maintenance-free. The perfect blend of beauty and practicality.
2004
Introduced the Brilliance™ Series of windows. Beautiful cut glass appearance at popular price points.
2005
Launched Gallery™ Collection, stylish and affordable carriage house designs.
Released the Avante™ Collection, Sleek Contemporary designs for exterior and interior applications.
2006 and 2007
Purchased 900,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Troy, OH and moved Tempe, AZ manufacturing to Troy, OH facility.
2008
Launched polyurethane foam injected residential and commercial doors, Ultra-Grain® paint finish and a line of complementary fiberglass and steel entry doors.
2011
Completed consolidation of primary door manufacturing into Troy, OH location.
Introduced Canyon Ridge® Collection, a composite wood look without the maintenance.
2012
Completed expansion of polyurethane foam injected door capacity and Ultra-Grain® finish on raised panel doors.
Introduced colored overlays on Coachman® Collection.
Introduced the addition of the Canyon Ridge® Ultra-Grain® to the Canyon Ridge® Collection
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