- 1972 — Walter Madsen purchased Fimbel Door Co. on Route 55 in Poughkeepsie. The company was renamed Madsen Overhead Doors and began with one salesman, one secretary, three installers and three trucks.1973 — The company became Dutchess Overhead Doors. As the business grew, Walter retired and his son, Daniel W. Madsen, assumed responsibility for the company.
1977 — Dutchess Overhead Doors became an authorized Raynor garage door dealer and expanded to a six-truck operation.
1980 — Continued growth led Dutchess Overhead Doors to move to the former Roe Movers building at 40 Arlington Avenue in Poughkeepsie. The building was renovated to include a new garage door showroom, service and parts department, loading dock and larger warehouse.
Late 1980s — Dutchess Overhead Doors grew to more than 30 employees and added forklifts, delivery trucks and a two-way radio system to improve communication with the service department.
Early 1990s — A new warehouse was added to accommodate the company’s continued growth.
2001 — An in-house training school was created to expand our technicians’ knowledge and expertise in professional garage door installation and service.
2002 — GPS technology was added to company service trucks to improve navigation and response efficiency.
2006 — The company’s GPS system was upgraded to provide improved navigation and tracking of service vehicles.
2010 — Two-way radios were replaced with cell phones, improving communication with field technicians and providing easier access to on-the-job technical support from manufacturers.
2011 — Dutchess Overhead Doors redesigned its website and added online shopping for garage door and electric opener parts.
Today, Dutchess Overhead Doors continues to remain an industry leader through the advancement of overhead door design, manufacturing, sales & service.
Today, Dutchess Overhead Doors continues to remain an industry leader through the advancement of overhead door design, manufacturing, sales & service.
