Family-owned and operated since 1962, The McAlear Group is a U.S. manufacturer whose companies make garage-door products and drain-cleaning equipment for customers across the country. Founded around Service Spring Corporation in Toledo, the group now brings together several divisions under fourth-generation family leadership, with manufacturing and service operations spanning 18 U.S. locations. Its identity remains closely tied to American production, long-term customer relationships and community service.
DCDSince 1987, DCD has manufactured American-made drain cables in northwest Ohio and grown into a direct supplier of equipment and replacement parts for plumbers and drain cleaners. Formerly Draincables Direct, the Millbury company also builds its own VALOR drain-cleaning machines and supports customers with repair centers, territory sales representatives, and on-site training. DCD is now part of the McAlear Group and is led by fourth-generation CEO Matt McAlear.MAUMEE, OH
United McGill CorporationFamily owned and operated since 1951, United McGill Corporation has grown from a Columbus sheet-metal contractor into a national manufacturing company with more than 150 Associates. Headquartered in central Ohio, it works through five long-established subsidiaries and serves industrial and construction customers from manufacturing plants in Ohio and four other states.GROVEPORT, OH
Unique Machine & Tool CompanyMade in the USA since 1969, Unique Machine & Tool Company is a Phoenix manufacturer known for building equipment specifically for door production. It also supports door makers after the sale through parts assistance and a national servicing-dealer network.MC KEES ROCKS, PA
The Mandrel GroupFamily-owned and operated in McDonald, Ohio, The Mandrel Group is a hands-on manufacturer serving the steel industry. Its 200,000-square-foot facility draws on a combined 45 years of experience to build and rebuild coiling mandrels in-house. Since acquiring Fessler Machine Company in 2021, the group has continued that company’s tradition while adding its proprietary rotary-distributor sealing technology.MCDONALD, OH