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Overview
Amarr is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of door access systems for residential garages, warehouses, shopping malls and other commercial applications.

Make no mistake about it. Amarr is far from the typical “garage door” company. With sales in excess of $300 million, Amarr’s 1,400 team members in 70 locations worldwide recognize that this is a special place to work.
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The Weather Channel and Garage Door Manufacturer Amarr
Join Forces to Educate the Public about Being Prepared Ahead of the Storm
Less than a Third of Homes in Hurricane Areas Have an Adequate Reinforcement System
February 8, 2007


Winston-Salem, NC - The Weather Channel, the nation's pre-eminent source of weather news and information, and Amarr, a leading garage door manufacturer and distributor, have joined forces to create a nationwide safety and preparedness campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness before severe weather strikes.

"With a long-standing commitment to keeping America ahead of the storm, The Weather Channel is pleased to team up with Amarr to help property owners understand the importance of taking precautions in advance of severe weather. Together, Amarr and The Weather Channel can be effective in educating the public about the value of being prepared before storms occur," said Shari Pace, Vice President of Licensing, The Weather Channel.

"Although the strength of garage doors is a significant concern in high-wind conditions, many people simply are not aware of the need for reinforced garage doors," said Patrick O'Sullivan, Amarr's Vice-President of Marketing and New Ventures. "The Weather Channel and Amarr share a common goal in our desire to help people know how to prepare for severe weather."

Research indicates that only 25 to 33 percent of homes in hurricane prone areas have an adequate wind load reinforcement system in place to protect garage doors. In addition, only 40 percent of consumers in hurricane prone areas know that their garage doors, by code, are required to meet building code criteria for wind pressures.

"One of our goals is to make people aware of local building codes for garage door wind loads," O'Sullivan added. "Building codes for garage doors became much more stringent along coastal areas after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, but many people seem to be unaware of those changes. High winds also can be detrimental to garage doors 100 miles or more inland and in areas such as in Southern California, where the Santa Ana winds are prevalent, regardless that local building codes may not require reinforced garage doors."


The safety and preparedness program planned by The Weather Channel and Amarr will provide information to consumers via several platforms, including weather.com and Amarr's web site. Homeowners interested in assessing their existing garage door can access amarr.com for a listing of qualified local garage door retailers by clicking on the "Where To Buy" tab.

The campaign will officially kick off on July 1, just one month after the start of the 2007 Hurricane Season. In the future, The Weather Channel and Amarr will explore additional opportunities such as public events and classroom educational programs to provide further outreach for the safety message.

"Garage doors are the largest openings in homes and, in some cases, businesses. If strong winds force the garage door in or out during a severe storm or hurricane, the extreme wind conditions could lead to a build-up of internal pressure in the structure that blows out the roof and supporting walls. Experts have surveyed post-hurricane damage and concluded that structures with properly reinforced garage doors suffered far less devastation than those without," O'Sullivan pointed out. To make garage doors much stronger in high-wind conditions, Amarr recommends a reinforcement system, which comes as an option on most new garage doors.
History
The values and principles that guide Amarr today are the same as when the company was founded by Abe, Morris and Herb Brenner in 1951. Starting out as a local building supply company in Winston-Salem , North Carolina , the three brothers recognized that the market demands were shifting. They streamlined their product lines and focused on quality garage doors.

During the 1950s and 60s, Amarr’s expertise in garage doors quickly grew. The knowledge accumulated as a major local distributor and installer of garage doors allowed the company to capitalize on increasing market demand for quality products by the late 1960s.

After Amarr opened its first manufacturing facility in 1969, the company began supplying garage doors throughout the southeast. During the 70s and 80s, Amarr expanded its manufacturing capabilities into Alabama and Texas and eventually to a large steel door manufacturing facility near Kansas City .

The 1980s brought the introduction of Amarr Door Centers throughout the United States . This innovative distribution concept allowed dealers to have ready access to a complete inventory of quality Amarr products.

By the start of the new the millennium, Amarr became a national – and international – leader in the door access systems industry. Amarr’s roster of independent dealers grew to more than 3,000. The company also partnered with major retailers, including Costco Warehouses, Sam’s Club, and, under private label, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Sears, to offer a wider distribution of garage doors.

By 2006, Amarr had three manufacturing facilities, including ones is Whitehouse , New Jersey , and Monterey , Mexico, and announced a fourth manufacturing plant to be opened in Davie County , North Carolina . The company also opened a state-of-the-art research and development facility at its headquarters in Winston-Salem .
Amarr continues to be focused on offering high quality, beautifully designed, durable and safe door access systems – all while maintaining a solid foundation of values and principles
Products
Amarr is the style and safety choice for door systems. We offer a wide selection of sectional overhead garage doors and LiftMaster™ opening systems for both residential and commercial uses. With 17 residential product lines, including carriage house style doors in steel, wood, and composite and a wide array of commercial doors such as sectional steel doors and rolling steel doors, Amarr has a door that is right for you. We also offer garage door designs inspired by some of America’s leading brands, including the heritage of the Biltmore Estate®, the technology of JELD-WEN and the artistry of noted painter and furniture designer Bob Timberlake™.
Contact
Amarr Garage Doors
165 Carriage Court
Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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1.800.503.DOOR (3667)