Windsor America Expands North Texas Presence with Fireside Hearth & Home Acquisition

The acquisition strengthens Windsor America's garage door operations in the fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:07am

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Windsor America, a nationwide leader in the garage door industry, has acquired Fireside Hearth & Home's Dallas-Fort Worth garage door operations. The acquisition expands Windsor America's service capacity across North Texas and will be conducted under the Jacobs Overhead Door brand going forward.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows Windsor America to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth market, combining national scale with strong local brands to enhance customer experience through an expanded service network.

The details

Through the acquisition, Windsor America will integrate Fireside's DFW garage door business into its Jacobs Overhead Door brand, which has served the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth markets for over two decades. The deal builds on Windsor America's strategy to build a network of locally operated garage door companies, preserving local leadership and customer relationships while providing the resources for long-term growth.

  • The acquisition was completed on March 13, 2026.

The players

Windsor America

A nationwide leader in the garage door industry, encompassing a portfolio of businesses including manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and warranty service.

Fireside Hearth & Home

A garage door company with operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, which was acquired by Windsor America.

Jacobs Overhead Door

A Texas-based, family-owned garage door dealer that is part of Windsor America's network of locally operated companies and will now oversee the former Fireside operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Hans Wright

The CEO of Windsor America.

Brandon Keller

The Windsor America Central Region President overseeing Jacobs Overhead Door operations.

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What they’re saying

“Over the past decade, we've grown our businesses alongside each other while sharing a vision for something special. Bringing companies together under a unified platform strengthens the entire network while allowing each local brand to continue serving its community with the same trusted team and identity.”

— Hans Wright, CEO of Windsor America (PR Newswire)

“Expanding our presence in Dallas-Fort Worth strengthens our ability to support customers and partners across the region while maintaining continuity of service. This integration builds on our established operation while we continue delivering the reliability our customers expect.”

— Brandon Keller, Windsor America Central Region President overseeing Jacobs Overhead Door operations (PR Newswire)

What’s next

The acquisition will allow Windsor America to further expand its service network and portfolio of trusted brands in the fast-growing North Texas market.

The takeaway

The Windsor America-Fireside Hearth & Home deal demonstrates how national companies can strategically acquire local players to strengthen their presence and customer experience in key regional markets, while preserving the local brand identity and leadership.