Dunbarton Corporation 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. For several years the company also manufactured metal tubing to hang imported bananas during shipment to the U.S. In 1954 the company took an even wider turn in its manufacturing expertise by designing and producing the first steel bifold closet door. With the introduction of the Slimfold door, the small company entered the building products industry — and never looked back.

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. By this time, the company also added a new product to its manufacturing processes: the steel door frame, later to be known as Rediframe.

Today, Dunbarton manufactures four building product lines: Rediframe Door Frames, Slimfold Closet Systems, AtHome Steel and Fiberglass Doors and Achiever Entry Systems. Production is located in Dothan, Alabama, supported by a nationwide network of distributors and a west coast distribution center in the Los Angeles area.

Our growth objectives are underpinned by a belief in our people. It is through the Dunbarton family of people that we design, produce and deliver products to exacting quality standards. Our active Design Development process is focused on bringing a host of new products to market and supporting an expanding distribution network.

Dunbarton prides itself on customer service that is second to none. If it is possible, we will do it. Our reputation says it all!