History | HMX

1989

HMF Manufacturers, based in Wilmington, NC, begins to establish itself as a supplier of custom hollow metal doors and frames on “quick ship” lead times.

01/01/1989

1996

Therma-Tru Corporation, a leading supplier of residential entry doors, purchases HMF Manufacturers.

01/01/1996

1998

Therma-Tru Corporation purchases Benchmark Doors, the light-commercial door manufacturer based in Fredericksburg, VA. Therma-Tru also expands its commercial operation by opening a 2nd HMF facility in Phoenix, AZ.

01/01/1998

2003

Therma-Tru’s commercial division is renamed “BenchmarkHMF” which consists of the Phoenix, Wilmington, and Fredericksburg operations. BenchmarkHMF is a member of the Steel Door Institute (SDI)

01/01/2003

2006

The Phoenix, AZ operation is sold to Mantra Holdings, Inc. The company is renamed Hollow Metal Xpress, or HMX. Long time employee and then Plant Manager, Derek Maczka continues to run the operation as President and General Manager.

01/01/2006

2011

Steve Gay becomes General Manager of the HMX operation. HMX expands its service offering and sales are diversified into two components: Xpress Services and Project Services.

01/01/2011

2013

HMX is approved as the 12th member of the Steel Door Institute (SDI).

01/01/2013

2014

The Mesker Door Company acquires HMX. Mesker Door, Design Hardware, and HMX join forces to bring even greater value to their partnered customers. This includes a business model founded on Speed to Market, top-notch service, and quality products.

01/01/2014

2015

The Mesker Door Company adds Wood Door Xpress to offer commercial-grade wood doors.

01/01/2015

2016

Mesker Door establishes itself as Mesker Openings Group, providing total openings solutions based on innovation and tradition combined. Mesker Openings Group remains an American-owned company, and an innovator in the commercial door and hardware industry.

01/01/2016