laforce products & services

• Founded in 1954 by Joe LaForce

• Over 440 employees

• A leading door and hardware distributor in the nation 

• One of the largest providers of commercial doors, frames, hardware, security access and building specialties in the United States.

• 12 locations throughout the U.S. – each offers office and shop space as well as expanded inventory storage

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• University of Chicago Medical Center for Care and Discovery – Chicago, IL

• The Christ Hospital System - Cincinnati, OH

• Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

• NCAA Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN

• Wayne State University Medical – Detroit, MI

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Our certified experts coordinate door and frame products for new construction and remodels. The frames and frame components we supply will meet your building’s code requirements while still being functional and allowing for freedom of design. 

•Custom Sizes & Profiles•Hollow Metal•Stainless Steel•Aluminum•Wood•Fire Rated•FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester)

From architecturally designed openings to a remodel of a current opening, LaForce is able to provide door and frame hardware that make the opening code compliant, functional and aesthetically appealing.  

•Lockets & Latches•Electrified Hardware•Exit Devices•Door Closers•Hinges•Auxiliary Door Hardware•Key Control

LaForce provides security systems for any type of facility, from a small office building to an expansive multi-building campus. Our team of experts will engineer a comprehensive, user-friendly security system to tailor the technology to meet your budget and security plans.

• Security Products• Access Control• Video Surveillance• Alarm Systems• Intercom Systems• Technical Support• Security Evaluation Lab• Product Partners

We provide our customers with the option of a complete building package, we also offer and install more than 100 Division 10 products. Working with LaForce, your facilities can be equipped with restroom and locker room accessories that will be durable and make your visitors feel comfortable. 

• Toilet Partitions & Hardware• Restroom Accessories• Lockers• Access Panels• Mailboxes• Flagpoles• Fire Extinguishers & Cabinets• Wall Protection• And Many Other Division 10 Products

Our Specification Writing department is dedicated to serving the Architectural Community. Our relationships with all major door hardware manufacturers allow us to offer unique solutions to new challenges. Our AIA Accredited Continuing Education classes last approximately one hour and qualify for AIA/CES HSW learning units.

• Professional & Qualified Consultants• Offer AIA Accredited Continuing

Education Classes• Knowledgeable in Building Codes• Provide Accurate Specifications with a

Focus on the Owners’ and Architects’ Needs.

• Experienced in all Types of Commercial Construction.Wayne State University - Detroit, MI

LaForce’s inspection can help you increase public safety and limit personal liability. For new construction, initial inspections could and should be included in the specifications as a requirement to obtain the certificate of occupancy. For existing buildings, inspections should be a part of a maintenance team’s annual building’s preventative maintenance plan.

• Avoid Liability• Protect the People

in your Facility• Certified Inspectors• Current on Codes

Our continuously trained hardware professionals install doors, frames, door hardware and specialty products in a timely, proficient manner.

FIELD-INSTALL• Qualified & Professional Installers• Fix Issues Without Extensive Delay to your Project

PRE-INSTALL• Hinges• Locks• Latches• Exit Devices• Door Closers• Electrified Products

Metal doors and metal door frames are the main products manufactured in LaForce’s shop. It is the customization of these products that makes LaForce unique, allowing customers to design openings to enhance their building's appearance.

• Custom built hollow metal and steel doors & frames

• Custom developed appearances by altering wood and metal doors

• Manufacturing stainless steel doors & frames

• Manufacturing and modifying fire-rated doors & frames