DHI Equipment History
DHI has been a supplier to the automotive industry for many years. Although the automotive market and technologies are ever changing, one thing has remained the same at DHI.
The belief that “CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR ONLY MISSION”.
DHI has passed the test of time and strives to help it’s customers do the same. We are constantly looking for new technologies, products, and services to help our customers be more productive and efficient. DHI has always been in the forefront of the automotive industry and we plan on being a leader for many more years to come”.
“We sell productivity and profitability”
A Brief History of DHI
- 1939 Incorporation of Wonder Solder by Hugo Schweiger
- 1968 Wonder Solder purchases United Paint Service to capture the DuPont Paint Line
- 1971 Second Store Opened
- 1975 Third Store Opened
- 1976 Fourth Store Opened
- 1984 Fifth Store Opened
- 1986 Sold United Paint to Finishmaster
- 1987 Drum Handlers founded to recycle drums from Body Shops
- 1988 DHI incorporated and finds a niche in the Collision Repair Industry for spray booth installation, maintenance and service.
- 1991 DHI moves to 12000 Square Ft. Facility
- 1997 DHI finishes the year ranked Number One Distributor in sales and Shipments by DeVilbiss
- 1998 DHI moves into new 6500 Square Ft. Facility
DHI ranks number one Distributor in new orders; shipments; number of salespeople, number of Installation teams; and facility size.
- 1999 DHI Maintains Number One Status in all Categories
- 2000 DHI acquires additional 12,000 Square Ft. warehouse in addition to 6500 Square Ft. main office and Tech Center
DHI finishes year as the Number One Team Blowtherm Distributor
- 2001 Named Master Distributor for DEV Air Compressors
Training Center Opens
