[August 24, 2026] – Overhead DoorCorporation, a leading provider of door and access solutions, has acquired the assets of Motion Access, LLC, based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Motion Access is a leading provider of automatic pedestrian door solutions, specializing in door operators, replacement parts, retrofit solutions, and rebuilt equipment. Widely respected for its technical expertise and customer support, Motion Access has earned the trust of automatic door professionals across North America. Motion Access will continue to operate under their existing name as part of Horton Automatics (“Horton”).
“Motion Access has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of automatic entrance solutions, and we are excited to welcome their team into the Horton family. This acquisition strengthens our aftermarket and service capabilities, expands our product offering, and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional support to customers throughout North America. We look forward to building on our shared strengths and creating new opportunities for growth together.” said Kelly Terry, President and CEO of Overhead Door Corporation.
“Finding the right long-term home for Motion Access was one of the most important decisions we have made as owners. Horton shares our dedication to customers, our passion for innovation, and our belief that great people are the foundation of a successful business. We are excited to join the Horton family and confident that this partnership will create new opportunities for our employees, strengthen the value we provide our customers, and support the continued growth of the business,” said Motion Access owners Joseph Madden, Robert Oakley, Gilbert Valencia, and Michael Valencia.
About Horton Automatics and Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions
Horton Automatics® is the premium access brand of Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions, a division of Overhead Door Corporation. With multiple manufacturing and service locations, and more than 200 value-adding distribution partners across North America, Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions addresses a broad range of specialty door and access applications under the brands Horton Automatics® and WonDoor®. For more information about Horton’s brands and solutions, visit HortonAccess.com.
About Overhead Door Corporation
Overhead DoorCorporation, based in Lewisville, Texas, is a leading provider of door and access solutions for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Operating through three collaborative divisions with respective focus on vehicular, pedestrian, and electronic access solutions, Overhead Door Corporation serves more than 4,500 industry-leading professional distribution partners. An industry pioneer who invented the first upward-acting door in 1921, the first electric garage door opener in 1926, and the first automatic sliding door in 1954, the company manufactures door and access solutions under some of the most trusted brands in North America including Genie®, Horton Automatics®, Overhead Door™, TODCO®, Wayne Dalton®, and WonDoor®. Overhead Door Corporation is a subsidiary of Sanwa Holdings Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. For additional information, visit www.ohdcorporation.com.
