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. We also made parts for airplane gas tanks and Army tank treads. Although we were hampered by the severe rationing of the time, we still received several commendations and citations for quality and speed of delivery.
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.
1979
1979
In 1979, we needed a name change to reflect our wide variety of door installation and repair work. We wanted our new name to present an image of strength and motion, and reflect a company on the move. We selected “Vortex.”
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-first philosophy and built our service around fast, reliable response. Our goal is not just to make doors, but to make happy Customers.
1994
1994
By 1994 we added service centers in Long Beach, City of Industry, Denver and Colorado Springs, a dozen in all. By the end of the century, Vortex expanded into Washington, Utah, Las Vegas, and Northern California.
1996
1996
In 1996, Vortex launched its first website!
2000
2000
In 2000, we continued our expansion opening in Phoenix, Arizona.
2002
2002
In 2002, Vortex again ventured into a new state by opening a Service Center in Portland, Oregon.
2008
2008
Vortex launched its state-of-the-art Training Center in Costa Mesa, CA. This was to allow Technicians to enhance their skills and abilities around door repairs with emphasis on customer service and safety.
2013
2013
Vortex added automatic doors to our long list of services. The demand from our customers led us to add automated doors to our portfolio. It was decided that if we are going to work on automatic doors, we would dive deep to ensure we perform at a high level, meet all AAADM safety standards, and commit to only sending technicians that are AAADM certified.
2020
2020
In December 2020, Vortex was acquired. This partnership allowed us to launch our goals of nationwide expansion by opening up more Vortex Service Centers in more states.
2022
2022
Vortex began the aggressive mission to start expanding in local territories and additional states by adding locations in San Antonio, Palms Springs, CA, Ogden, and additional locations within the Northern California region.
2023
2023
2023 took us to the East Coast with the opening of Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, and Nashville. This was the start of presence beyond the Central region.
2024
2024
In 2024, Vortex acquired Spectrum Facility Solutions which was our first of many companies to become part of the Vortex Family. Spectrum brought a strong background in new commercial doors and loading dock construction industry within the Arizona market.
Vortex earned Most Loved Workplace for our positive culture and workplace environment. We went on to earn it again for 2025 and 2026.
Expansion continues into Raleigh, Oklahoma, Miami, Orlando, and Indianapolis.
2025
2025
Opened our second Training Center in Ft. Worth, TX to provide additional resources to train technicians who are supporting our Central and Eastern States.
Expansion to Kansas City, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, and additional supporting Service Centers in existing locations.
2026
2026
Expansion into Detroit, St. Louis, New Orleans and additional expansion locations throughout Texas, California, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Today
Today
Vortex has a clear path. We make it our goal to provide the same great service and a friendly attitude throughout all our Service Centers. Providing excellence in customer service at all levels and Service Centers will continue with our self-performing locations.
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. Choosing the right door company can be a daunting task, which is why 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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