Guardian Access and Door Hardware Names Mike Blanchard as Sales Director

Santa Fe Springs, CA, Jan. 3, 2014—ADH Guardian USA LLC, announced that Mike Blanchard has been appointed Sales Director. In the newly created position, Mike will expand North America sales thru current distribution partners, new customer and manufacture relationships.

“Mike is another key addition to the Guardian leadership team in the USA. Besides bringing existing relationships and industry contacts on the dealer, manufacture, builder and retail distribution sides, Mike’s experience will make him an excellent mentor to younger members of the sales force. He will be an asset as Guardian continues to grow in North America,” said Andrew Liu, Guardian USA Director.

With over 20 years in the in the industry Mike brings a unique blend of experience having worked on the direct sales, distribution and national manufacture sides of the industry; most notably as Sales and Marketing Manager for JELD-WEN garage doors.

“I look forward to helping establish Guardian as a premier brand and provider of garage door operators in North America. Guardian’s commitment to continuous product improvement and providing reliable products supported by excellent customer service is impressive,” Blanchard said. “I am excited at the company’s prospects for future growth here in North America.”

Operating for over 30 years, Guardian Access Corp. is a privately held company with locations in Taipei City, Shanghai, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Glenview, IL and Medley, FL specializing in the design and manufacture of operators, die castings, component stampings and plastic moldings for the garage door industry. Guardian is highly vertically integrated and serves markets in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. Guardian Access Corp. is an ISO 9001 certified company and member of IDA & DASMA.