Ambico

Founded in 1955 by brothers-in-law Israel Shinder and Emanuel Lightstone, AMBICO has grown from a family-run construction products business to an industry-leading specialized door manufacturer with a worldwide reputation for innovation. Operating from a facility covering one city block in Ottawa, Ontario, AMBICO produces the industry’s widest range of specialized steel and wood door products including acoustic, blast-resistant, bullet-resistant, brass/bronze clad, lead-lined, detention, marine, radio frequency shielding, tornado-resistant, and stainless steel doors and frames. Their products serve government agencies, healthcare institutions, power plants, airports, and large private-sector companies requiring superior protection and performance.

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Since 1938, American Doors has supplied commercial doors, frames, and hardware across the U.S., growing from a Houston-based distributor into a multi-market platform serving contractors throughout Texas and Colorado. Family-owned for more than 85 years, we emphasize continuity and craftsmanship, with AHC-certified hardware specialists and experienced estimators delivering fully coordinated Division 8 and Division 10 solutions from specification through installation.

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American Doors is part of Riverbend Industries, a family-owned industrial group focused on building durable, operating businesses.

Riverbend partners with management teams for the long term—investing in people, systems, and manufacturing capability while preserving the culture and accountability that make each business successful.

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