KVAL Inc - Door and Jamb Machinery Since 1947


KVAL was started in the mid 1940’s by AA Kvalheim. A Norwegian trained furniture maker, who turned to cabinetmaking and carpentry, and eventually machinery manufacturing after immigrating to the United States. One product produced in the mid 40’s was a panel saw which then led to the fledgling flush door industry that was developing around the Walled Lake, Michigan area. Early door sizing systems were supplied to companies like Young Door, Walled Lake, Arrow Door, and out on the west coast to Cal Wood Door.
	In the mid 1950’s, sons Andy and Irv Kvalheim joined in the business. As the company grew, so did the line of products. Door pre-hanging equipment was designed for distributors and high production equipment was designed for manufacturers producing pre-fit units. During the growth years of the 60’s, the company continued as an innovator in the industry with automatic machines for jamb processing, casing trimmers and updated door sizers. As the 70’s began, customers began demanding even more automation to cut labor costs and improve product quality. Kval responded with bi-fold door assembly and pre-hanging machines featuring fully automatic screw driving systems. Today, Jerry, David, and Mark Kvalheim…the three grandsons of AA Kvalheim have joined the firm. The company family has also grown to include George Kameoka as head engineer, and Mark Smith as one of the managing partners. KVAL currently has multiple outside salesmen, a growing team of service technicians around the country and a total staff of more than 120 people.
KVAL products have continued to evolve and are now not only faster than ever, but are easier to set up, and they also produce higher quality doors than ever. Recent technical innovations include CNC controls and the complete replacement of air logic control systems with solid state programmable controllers. Fully automatic positioning and sequencing for door and jamb equipment. Digital readouts with touchscreen controls to guarantee accurate setup and operation. When looking for quality door, jamb, casing, and related machines, look to the leader in the industry for over six decades! Look to KVAL!!!