1937
Vortex started out in 1937 as LASSCO and specialized in door repairs and installations.
About Vortex Doors
A Little About Our Company
From our humble beginnings in 1937, our philosophy has always been to provide each Customer with a superior experience in door, gate, and dock equipment repair.
1937
1941
1941
When World War II came in 1941, LASSCO played its part, building blast doors for bomb shelters and hangar doors for Air Force bases.
1972
1972
After the war, the economy blossomed with new construction. LASSCO fabricated and installed thousands of gates and folding steel doors. In 1972, LASSCO reorganized into the Los Angeles Door Repair Corporation and concentrated on repairing warehouse doors.
1978
1978
Our first branch office, Orange County Door Repair, was started in 1974. In 1978 we opened a San Diego Service Center and changed our name to Door Repair Corporation.
1980
1980
During the 1980s, we opened many new Service Centers, including San Fernando Valley, West L.A., Paramount, and Commerce. The Inland and Ventura centers were added soon after.
1990
1990
In the 1990s, we further emphasized our customer-oriented philosophy and strengthened our resolve to provide the highest quality and the fastest service in the industry. Our goal is not just to make doors, but to make happy Customers.
Today
Today
After 2000, we continued to grow aggressively into Arizona, Portland and Texas.
Vortex has a clear path. We make it our goal to provide the same great service and a friendly attitude throughout all of our Service Centers.
Our founder, Frank E. Everett, would tell his wife every morning,
“I am going to make my Customers happy today.”
This was a new concept in the Depression era of 1937; after three generations this is still our guiding philosophy.
Our Vision
To be recognized as America’s highest quality and most customer-centric commercial and industrial door services company.
Our Mission
To delight our customers through:
Unsurpassed Service
Superior Quality
Fast Response
Safety Excellence
Our Values
Delightful
We go above and beyond to exceed expectations.
Dynamic
We are always in motion, growing, learning, teaching, and ready to act.
Dedicated
Committed to our customers and employees.
From the earliest designs of doors and gates for open-air markets and garages to today’s full spectrum of modern doors and security products, Vortex has been a pioneer and leader in the market. Our experience and philosophy has allowed us to grow to meet the needs of our Customers who return for our fast service and friendly people.
We are constantly investing in state-of-the-art trucks, equipment, training and communication technologies, allowing us to improve our service and provide better value and quality. As a result, your business is safer, more secure, and more efficient. From the time your call is received to completion of your door repair, we make sure you are delighted. With every step in the process, we follow a defined procedure to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Happy employees make happy Customers. All of our employees are well trained not only in the technical aspects of their job but also in providing excellent Customer Service and have the full support of Company Management.
All of our employees know they are members of an award-winning team and are part of a Company that values them.
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