We Make Access Simple
We're transforming how the world accesses their homes, communities, workplaces and businesses.
6000+
ONETEAMERS Globally
60+
Locations Worldwide
50M+
Homes with our products installed
11M+
People depend on myQ for access
7500+
Communities with our products
200K+
Residents rely on myQ Community
Hear from Our ONETEAMERS
Employee Spotlight: Corey Norman
Manager of Inclusive Employee Experience, Corey Norman, started at Chamberlain Group as an industrial designer and is now leading DEI, where his true passion lies. He shares his journey.
Employee Spotlight: Adelaide Zhang
Senior Product Manager, Adelaide Zhang, shares her experience as part of Chamberlain Group’s Auto group, which operates similar to a startup, supporting our transformation from a hardware-centric company to software services.
Employee Spotlight: Jeremy Abel
Senior Manager of Industrial Design, Jeremy Abel, joined Chamberlain Group 10 years ago because of our focus on innovation and technology. He shares his passion for design and how it can impact an entire company.
Our Story
1900
Andrew M. Chamberlain and son, Floyd, establish the Peerless Cream Separator Co.
1906
Waterloo Rope Co. is started by Andrew & Floyd (re-named Chamberlain Machine Works)
1968
Perma Power, who produced the first radio-controlled garage door opener (GDO) in 1955, is acquired by Chamberlain.
1973
Nogales, Mexico becomes our new Chamberlain GDO manufacturing facility.
1983
The Duchossios Family becomes the sole owner of the company, officially named The Chamberlain Group.
1987
The 1st patent is obtained by Chamberlain Group for a receiver system. Garage door openers no longer need Dual In-line Package (DIP) switches to set radio codes.
1989
The industry’s 1st wireless keyless entry system is introduced by Chamberlain Group, resulting in easier access for homeowners.
1993
U.S. Congress amends a federal act requiring all residential garage door openers are sold with infrared safety sensors, a life-saving Chamberlain Group invention that becomes standard for all garage door openers nationwide.
2001
Chamberlain Group introduces its line of DC (direct current) motor garage door openers for the first time, resulting in more efficient power consumption and quieter operation.
2006
CG expands into Australia and New Zealand with acquisition of Merlin, leading manufacturer of residential garage door openers and Grifco, leading manufacturer of commercial door operators and automated gates.
2011
CG introduces myQ, a first-of its-kind smart home app that allows users to access and control their garage door, from anywhere.
2014
CG acquires Controlled Products Systems Group, Inc. (CPSG), the leading wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the US, headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
2017
CG acquires Systems LLC, the leading manufacturer of loading dock equipment in the US, broadening our commercial portfolio to include dock levelers.
2019
CG acquires Lockitron to integrate smart locks into their myQ platform and acquires Tend to begin integrating video into many of its products. CG expands its footprint to Taipei.
2020
Amazon Key is introduced as CG’s first in-garage delivery partner. Walmart+ is announced as second delivery partner in 2022. As of 2023, over 50 million packages have been delivered through In-Garage Delivery with Amazon.
2021
The Duchossois Family sells Chamberlain Group to Blackstone Private Equity to take CG into the next transformational growth phase of the company. myQ Connected Garage, the first vehicle-to-home connectivity solution, is introduced.
2023
myQ reaches 10 million connected users across the U.S.
CG expands its presence to Pune, India, in order to further develop CG’s engineering strength through its transformation.
myQ Connected Garage is available in vehicles from 5 major automakers.
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Leadership Spotlight
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