Hardnox LLC was started in 1997 when Jim Echternacht, a general contractor in Santa Barbara, California, found himself and his crews struggling with heavy and oversized doors they were asked to install. He knew there had to be a better way - thus the idea for the DoorJak was born.

(Jim Echternacht, DoorJak Inventor)
After months of engineering, testing and prototyping, the DoorJak 100 was ready for the market. Hospital facility managers found the product an absolute necessity and word soon spread. Hardnox LLC, knowing they had a great product, set up production in Jim's home state of Nebraska and began taking orders. As demand for the DoorJak grew, Hardnox saw a need for a more portable unit to be used for residential and light commercial/industrial door installers. The DoorJak 50 was launched in 2003 and immediately made an impact on the industry. To support the new product, a dealer program was established. There are currently over 800 DoorJak dealers nationwide as well as a handful of Canadian dealers.

We are located at 3024 De La Vina Street, Suite D, in Santa Barbara, California.
Sandy Echternacht (wife of the inventor and VP or Marketing and Sales.)
Phone: 805-687-0053
Toll-free: 866-687-0053
Fax: 805-687-5094