Posted: Jun 15, 2026 EAA Chapter 25 Hangar When Patrick Halligan, a board member for Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 25, approached Schweiss Doors owner Mike Schweiss about a good deal on a hangar door, Schweiss stepped up. The chapter was in the process of raising funds for a new hangar and any savings would be helpful. What Halligan did not expect was for Schweiss to donate what ended up being a bifold door, measuring 54 feet wide by 16 feet tall. Read
Posted: Jun 08, 2026 Cornhusker Express Lube For automotive service companies, success depends on speed, efficiency, and creating a professional appearance that customers recognize and trust. For businesses like Cornhusker Express Lube—where quick-turn oil changes and reliable auto repair are the foundation of daily operations—the building itself plays a major role in supporting that mission. It's construction mirrors the same traits of speed and efficiency, especially when it comes to the attractive brick base that surrounds the building shell. It was created using brick-patterned precast concrete panels from Wahoo, NE-based Quick Veneer. Read
Posted: May 25, 2026 Manchester Farms Shop Building Manchester Farms is recognized not only for being family owned and operated for more than 165 years, but also for the beautifully maintained, historic round barn that sits on the property. The same level of care that has helped the round barn endure is given to the farm's more modern structures, including a 90's-era metal-clad shop building. When one of its two big doors was damaged by accident, the farm's owners chose a high-quality replacement from Schweiss Doors. Read
Posted: Mar 09, 2026 Signature Aviation When the time came to replace three hangar doors on Signature Aviation hangars at the Trenton-Mercer Airport in New Jersey, the hired door contractor knew just who to call. Groome Industrial has installed doors from Schweiss in the past and they are featured on many Signature Aviation hangars. With the success of the latest installation, that trend is likely to continue. Read
Posted: Feb 23, 2026 Viking Products Walker, MI-based Viking Products provides a wide range of custom product solutions for the automotive, appliance, agricultural, renewable energy, furniture, and electric vehicle markets. The company's new 132,000-sq. ft. headquarters, built in 2023, provides a larger footprint to accommodate the company’s growth. It was designed and built by Visser Brothers Inc. general contractors of Grand Rapids, MI, and features insulated metal wall panels from FALK on its exterior. Read
Posted: Jan 19, 2026 Airkat Airpark Among the hundreds of privately owned airports in Alaska's backcountry is Airkat Airpark 9AA9, located outside Haines. Owned and operated by George and Lynette Campbell, the airport features an 1,100-foot long runway and a brand new 60' x 80' hangar. To provide operational reliability and durability, the hangar is outfitted with a 55' x 15' liftstrap bifold door from Schweiss Doors. Read
Posted: Jan 05, 2026 Farmrite Equipment Inc. Dassel, Minnesota – Farmrite Equipment Inc., a leading Bobcat dealership and service center, partnered with Premier Door Co. to integrate a fully automated strap bifold door system into their existing metal building facility. The project highlights how thoughtful engineering and design integration can enhance both performance and efficiency in modern industrial spaces. Read
Posted: Dec 01, 2025 Switchback Helicopters During the Canadian wildfire season, the team at Switchback Helicopters in Calgary, Alb., is on call. The pilots ferry people and equipment to fires and take part in fire suppression efforts. On the ground, the maintenance crew keeps the helicopters in top working order. Helping keep the company's operations running smoothly and efficiently is a 13,000 sq. ft. hangar and its 60' x 19' Schweiss Doors liftstrap bifold hangar door. Read