Over 75 Years of Framing and Door Innovations
American Made Solutions for Architects, Contractors, Construction Firms, and Project Managers
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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our quality metal frames and doors made in Dothan Alabama and Camden Tennessee. Our team is the industry’s gold standard in solving problems.
OUR HISTORY
Ternes Steel Company
Dunbarton Door and Entry Systems began its innovative journey over sixty years ago in post-World War II Detroit, Michigan. William A. Ternes established Ternes Steel Company, Dunbarton’s founding company, in 1946 to develop military housing.
Slimfold® Steel Bifold Doors
In 1954 the company began production on the first steel bifold closet door, based on an original design. With the introduction of the Slimfold® door, the small company entered the building products industry — and never looked back.
Location to Dothan, Alabama
In 1972 the company moved to Dothan, Alabama. The move was assisted by key personnel who had seen the company grow into a major U.S. producer of steel closet doors. The location was more convenient for the emerging Southeast and Caribbean markets and provided excellent transportation and climate advantages. Dunbarton added a new product to its manufacturing processes: the Rediframe® Prefinished Steel Door Frame.
Dunbarton Today
Today, Dunbarton manufactures three building product lines: Rediframe®Prefinished Door Frames, Slimfold® Closet Systems, and Achiever® Entry Systems. Production is located in Dothan, Alabama, and is supported by a nationwide network of distributors and a satellite facility in Camden, Tennessee.
Camden, Tennessee
Cochener Garvey Capital Partners (formerly CGF Industries), is a Wichita based private equity firm with an investment history of over 50 years. CGCPI invests in companies and people that support and define the everyday world around us.
Dunbarton Corporation has been a flagship asset in a portfolio of businesses owned by CGCPI since 1986.
Cochener Garvey has a long history as a privately owned holding company headquartered in Kansas. Established in its original form as C&G Grain Co. in 1947, the company was founded as a partnership by Ray Garvey, his two sons,Willard and James, and his two sons-in-law, Dick Cochener and George Lincoln.
The company’s initial focus was in agriculture leading to successfully building one of the largest networks of grain processing and storage facilities in the United States. CGCPI has evolved from a holding company (CGF Industries), with diverse operational interests, to a closely held private equity firm.
Board leadership is provided by Donna Cochener, the great granddaughter of Ray H. Garvey.
Cochener Garvey Capital Partners, Inc.
2420 N. Woodlawn, Ste 100
Wichita, Kansas 67220
Phone: 316-691-4500
Fax: 316-691-4545
Email: info@cgcpi.com
Website: www.cgcpi.com
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Dunbarton Corporation is one of our most reliable suppliers. We buy products from Hollow Metal Frames to prefinished bifolds. The lead times are reasonable, so the material shows up on time. Our orders are quoted so there are no surprises when invoices show up. Everyone is pleasant to deal with and willing to help. –Mark H, Bari Millwork Supply
We have a long-standing partnership with Dunbarton. We aligned with Dunbarton some years back to help our company grow into a new product segment. They have been a great partner for us ever since aligning with them.
We enjoy doing business with Dunbarton because we are aligned with each other’s strategies. We are both in growth stages, and our overall goals are aligned with earning incremental business in our market. They have a strong support system for us, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.
Frames were packaged nicely per building. It sure makes shipping on our end easier. John L
We have been a customer of Dunbarton for over 30 years and they have been reliable and easy to do business with. -Tom N, D&M Industries
My name is Bill Schubert, and I am a project manager for KO Door. For the past 2 years, I have done many projects using the Redi-Flex frames and you guys never disappoint me. Something always comes up in the construction world and Toni Knox and Kurt Mester have always been there to help me when I am in a pinch. They are kind, courteous, and always ready to help. They are a great asset to your company. Keep up the good work and I will see you on many future projects.
Dunbarton’s customer service is exceptional, particularly with Sonja Quick. Her namesake fits well as she has always been fast to respond, courteous, and always helpful. We deal in large multi-family projects and whether it’s getting quotes, placing orders, or dealing with unexpected issues and replacements, the team at Dunbarton has never let me down. 10/10, do recommend. -Cory, Frontier Door
Dunbarton goes out of their way to make sure our orders ship on time. You cannot find a better customer service and sales team! Genna W – Door Products
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