About SSC
Providing unequaled service to the overhead door industry since 1962.
Humble beginnings
In 1962, industry pioneer, Clarence Veigel envisioned providing top quality products and unequaled customer service. After four generations, Matt McAlear continues this mission of unequaled service through innovation. Today, SSC boasts an impressive product offering and exceptional customer experience for the garage door industry. Additionally, SSC operates service centers in Orlando, FL., Detroit, MI., and Chicago, IL with a second spring manufacturing facility in Visalia, CA to serve our customers better, no matter their location.
For more than 55 years
SSC takes pride in being one of the overhead door industry's leading suppliers. As we move forward, we continue to offer the highest customer experience through education and expert advice, while supplying our customers with an extensive product selection.
1958
Clarence Veigel publishes the first Torsion Spring Rate Book
1982
SSC becomes the first company to offer a spring warranty
1991
The Guaranteed Shipping Program is launched
1997
We release Solutions Spring Engineering Software for desktop computers
2005
Mike McAlear becomes third generation CEO
2008
SSC opens second spring manufacturing location in Visalia, California
2010
SSC launches the Solutions Mobile Engineering app for Apple and Android devices
2012
SSC receives IDA Industry Member Award
2013
We launch the Solutions Education online training platform
2016
SSC opens service center in Orlando, Florida
2017
Matt McAlear becomes fourth generation CEO
2018
SSC opens service centers in Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL
2019
SSC opens service center in Dallas, Texas
2020
SSC opens service center in Phoenix, Arizona