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All About Doors…Big Doors
A Minnesota farmer turned manufacturer, Mike Schweiss is known as one of the world’s leading makers of bi-fold and hydraulic doors used in agricultural, industrial and commercial buildings. Mike Schweiss, of Hector, Minnesota, is one focused individual. Rather than devoting time and energy to a wide variety of activities and undertakings, Mike finds fulfillment […]
(more...)For Plane Lovers . . . (Part 8 of a 14 part series)
Schweiss Doors Help Dreams Come True This corporate business owner took the extra step to fulfill what many had dreamed of for years. He is just one of a few of Schweiss bifold and hydraulic door customers, and Schweiss Doors had a part in making his dream come true. Ciudad Obregon is a historic […]
(more...)For Plane Lovers . . . (Part 5 of a 14 part series)
Schweiss Doors Help Dreams Come True This French pilot and aviation maintenance business owner took the extra step to fulfill what many had dreamed of for years. He is just one of a few of Schweiss bifold and hydraulic door customers, and Schweiss Doors had a part in making his dream come true. Aviation Experts […]
(more...)For Plane Lovers . . . (Part 2 of a 14 part series)
Schweiss Doors Help Dreams Come True This pilot took the extra step to fulfill what many had dreamed of for years. He is just one of a few of Schweiss bifold and hydraulic door customers, and Schweiss Doors had a part in making his dream come true. Born to fly, the rest is history. David […]
(more...)For Plane Lovers . . . (Part 1 of a 14 part series)
Schweiss Doors Help Dreams Come True “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” Those were the words of former U.S. Army officer, statesman and Secretary of State, Colin Powell, but they can be applied to so many people who have displayed sweat, determination and hard work to make their […]
(more...)Swing Out, Go Up, or Just Swing In!
Do you want a door that swings out, swings in or will you be happy with whatever door you get just so it goes up? Schweiss Doors would like to share the differences in each door style. Hydraulic one-piece doors swing outward from your building forming a canopy when wide open. When parking in […]
(more...)Why customers buy Schweiss Doors
Anyone can tell you what you want to hear about their product and how good it is. But when it comes to investing in a hydraulic or bifold door, whether it be for everyday agricultural, hangar or industrial use or even for something as decorative and functional as a designer door for your residence or […]
(more...)Before you buy, know more than what most manufacturers want you to know
A building or hangar is only as good as it’s “Door” The door you choose is a huge decision, let Schweiss help you make the right choice. Do you want or need a one piece hydraulic or bifold liftstrap door? — It pays to explore the different door designs. Schweiss is willing to share with you the […]
(more...)It’s Your Choice: Hydraulic doors vs. Bifold doors
The choice is yours. Each style Schweiss Door has been tried, tested and improved over the span of 35 or more years and has different requirements. Our doors are all custom-made in order to fit your clear opening perfectly, without loss of headroom. Schweiss Doors is the leader in the door industry for its acclaimed […]
(more...)BIG doors that are specially built “Schweiss Tough”
Schweiss Doors of Fairfax, Minnesota has been setting records for years with its super-large series of quality manufactured Red Power Hydraulic door orders. A majority of these doors are being installed in both liftstrap bifold and hydraulic door uses at airports, military base locations agricultural, commercial and industrial buildings worldwide. We not only can build […]
(more...)Schweiss Door roots go back to 1980
It’s been a long and winding road since the inception of Schweiss Doors dating back to 1980. But during that span of 35-plus years many doors “literally” have opened for what was at first a fledgling company. Through hard work and a fervent determination to always produce a better bifold or hydraulic door than anyone […]
(more...)Schweiss Doors has long been the farmers’ friend
For more than 35 years Schweiss Doors has been at the forefront of providing custom-made Hydraulic and Bifold doors for agricultural and other uses throughout Canada, the United States and countries abroad. Farmers and ranchers have found that the dependability and superb craftsmanship that goes into both these styles of doors and their components has answered […]
(more...)Schweiss specializes in floatplane hangar, marina and boathouse doors
Wind, waves or weather . . . If you’re living near the water’s edge and going through the hassle of tieing down your floatplane, seaplane or watercraft to a dock or shore in windy waters or rainy, cold weather, Schweiss Doors has the perfect solution for you. Schweiss Doors has built several floatplane hangar […]
(more...)New Schweiss liftstrap conversion kit available to retrofit your cable doors
Schweiss Doors revolutionized the bifold door with faster, safer, quieter, longer lasting liftstraps and autolatches. No matter who made your door, if you currently have cables on your bifold doors, Schweiss Doors now has an easy to install liftstrap retrofit conversion kit available to upgrade your existing door. Schweiss designed and patented custom-made polyester lift […]
(more...)New innovative Schweiss Moving Gate gives versatility
Schweiss one piece hydraulic and patented liftstrap bifold doors have been on the market for years. Schweiss now has a newcomer on the scene — the Schweiss Moving Gate. The Schweiss Moving Gate still utilizes our patented liftstraps, but instead of folding like a bifold door or outward like a hydraulic door, it lifts straight […]
(more...)Schweiss door installation is so easy even you can do it
A good percentage of our customers ordering Schweiss hydraulic and bifold doors for their hangars, industrial, residential, commercial or agricultural use prefer to do the installation themselves. This saves them money and mileage costs. If you can read the full set of detailed instructions provided from the factory for each style of door, it is […]
(more...)Schweiss is the choice for military, museum and search and rescue hangar doors
When the call goes out to leave the hangar, military and search and rescue teams get right on it, there’s no room for delay. That calls for a dependable, fast operating hangar door — nothing else will do. Schweiss Doors has been specializing in large one-piece hydraulic doors and lift strap bifold hangar and military maintenance shop […]
(more...)Schweiss Doors has earned its ‘brand name’ recognition one door at a time
Have you ever noticed how some people refer to a product by brand name even though this may not mean exactly what they are wanting? For instance, wife goes to the store, husband says, “Don’t forget to bring home some Heinz.” Wife knows he wants ketchup, it’s an established name and brand well established over […]
(more...)Schweiss Liftstrap doors have revolutionized the Bifold door industry
Customers are asking for the power operated patented liftstrap Schweiss Bifold Doors and Schweiss will do strap conversions on other brand bifold doors, no matter the make or model. When you order a Schweiss Liftstrap Bifold Door, you will not have to worry about non-operating cables or pulleys. Straps wrap on top of themselves as […]
(more...)Schweiss Bi-Fold Lift Strap / Auto-Latch Doors are cornering the worldwide market
The popular Bi-fold door, produced by Schweiss Doors of Fairfax, Minnesota, USA has been on the market for over 35 years. What some people don’t know is that they’ve evolved with the times and many improvements and safety factors have gone into them. The most obvious and ‘market shaking’ improvement was the addition of the […]
(more...)Opus One Winery Installs 16 Schweiss Lift Strap Bifold Doors
Mention Napa Valley and immediately visions of beautiful vineyards, exquisite wineries and enticing restaurants leap into your receptive mind. Yes, Napa Valley is indeed America’s most famous and most prestigious wine producing region. Only about an hour’s drive from either San Francisco or Sacramento, this splendid hunk of America’s geography is surprisingly compact stretching only […]
(more...)Schweiss Door installation is so easy even you can do it, and if you don’t want to, we can assist you
A good percentage of our customers ordering Schweiss hydraulic and bifold doors for their hangars, industrial, residential, commercial or agricultural use prefer to do the installation themselves. This saves them money and mileage costs. If you can read the full set of detailed instructions provided from the factory for each style of door, it is […]
(more...)Schweiss Doors Europe to attend Sywell Aerodrome Aero Expo UK
Schweiss Doors Europe takes the aeronautical hangar business seriously. They prove it every month as they produce and ship out hundreds of Schweiss Hi-Swing hydraulic and Straplift Bifold doors to the entire European aero industry worldwide. Doors for aeronautical hangars are a booming business and Schweiss Doors Europe has been able to keep ahead of […]
(more...)First choice for hangar owners and pilots are the Schweiss Hydraulic and Bifold doors
Pilots and hangar owners around the world have relied on the dependability and quality of Schweiss doors. Already a leader in the bifold door industry for over 35 years, Schweiss Doors, a Minnesota-based, locally owned company, is also proud of its one-piece “Red Power” hydraulic door and Bifold liftstrap door. Both styles are used extensively […]
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