Founded in 1956, Wilson Doors was one of the first companies in the United States to focus on doors for airplane hangars. As the only manufacturer specializing in aluminum construction, Wilson quickly cornered the market and set the standard for bi-fold doors. Over the next fifty years, innovations in technology coupled with a prosperous economy brought about new applications, new challenges and the development of new doors. Today, with thousands of successful installations worldwide, Wilson builds large specialty doors for just about any commercial, residential or industrial challenge.
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1956
Wilson introduces aluminum vertical-lifting bi-fold door for hangars and agriculture buildings. These early structures housed smaller general aviation aircraft, crop-dusters and farm equipment.
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1958
NASA forms and Wilson builds 1,000th door. After the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union, the "space race" also fueled demand for larger aircraft to travel longer distances without refueling. As a result, commercial travel increased exponentially in the United States.
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1969
Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon and Wilson expanded reach with first door sold internationally. As global demand increased, Wilson Doors started shipping over the world—from Iceland to Australia.
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1976
America celebrates Bicentennial, Jimmy Carter was elected President and Wilson Doors achieves national presence. Wilson Doors now installed in every state of the union.
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1984
The original Apple Macintosh computer was introduced and Wilson Doors establishes new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
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1991
Wilson Doors were utilized for Operation Desert Storm. Large Wilson aluminum bi-fold doors shelter and protect essential military aircraft and equipment from the harsh, sandy environment.
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1992
Wilson Doors withstand Hurricane Andrew winds of up to 175 miles per hour, saving the Southern Florida hangar, airplanes and vehicles.
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1996
Wilson introduces Roll-Tec™ bottom rolling door, bringing Wilson expertise, unmatched industry support and reputation to new opportunities; providing a new innovative solution to General Aviation and Commercial Aviation customers.
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2002
With the introduction of the Premier™ Door graphic identity, Wilson launches first branded marketing campaign.
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2005
Wilson introduces Ascent™ AC-Drive with three-button control box to enhance the operation of Wilson Premier™ aluminum doors.
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2006
The International Astronomical Union reclassifies Pluto as a dwarf planet. Also in 2006, Wilson introduces Storm Strut™ for added defense against high winds and storms, and the Hydro-Tec, single-panel hydraulic door. The Hydro-Tec is the only hydraulic door on the market constructed of 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum.
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2008
Wilson Doors expands commercial distribution through comprehensive partnership with Hufcor. Hufcor Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of operable partitions, accordion folding doors, glass wall partitions and portable walls.
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