The History of Lomanco
A Family Owned Business Since 1946
Lomanco founder Clark David Belden was a very unique man. Known for spending hours tinkering with new ideas, he invented several products including a conduit cutter, the Min-O-Shield for fishermen, and what we know today as the Lomanco adjustable gable louver.
The adjustable gable louver was the product that launched the Dan-Dee Manufacturing Company in 1946, when a customer noted it was a “dan-dee” product. The company name soon became the Louver Manufacturing Company, and in 1976 it was shortened to the name we know today: Lomanco.
Starting in 1946…
Clark David Belden, founds the Dan-Dee Manufacturing Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Clark David Belden, founder of what is now Lomanco, Inc.
Clark David Belden retires in 1951.
Clark David Belden retires. Louver Manufacturing Company partners, pictured right: Don Belden, Art Swaboda, Joe Bartole, Merland ”Chick” Belden and Del Belden.
The Louver Manufacturing Company is featured on the popular television show Business of the Week.
Louver Manufacturing Company celebrates 20 years in business.
Hamlin Foundry Company in Jacksonville, AR is acquired, adding foundation vents to the Lomanco product line.
Lomanco celebrates 30 years in business.
The Louver Manufacturing Company name is shortened to LoManCo, Inc.
The Whirlybird® is enhanced to include a dual ball bearing system, a feature allowing Lomanco to offer a lifetime warranty.
Lomanco products are sold at Sears. Lomanco receives the Symbol of Excellence Award from Sears four times.
Lomanco West is established in Kingman, Arizona to meet the needs of a growing customer base in the West.
Sole Owner Del Belden retires. Del Belden’s children, Penny Stender, John Belden, Paul Belden, Dennis Belden, and Ted Belden, along with Penny’s husband, Lyndel “Butch” Stender, become owners of Lomanco, Inc.
Lo-Profile Aluminum Ridge Vent, Model LPR, added to product line.
Starter Vent Model SV-10 added to product line.
Dennis and Ted Belden, grandsons of founder Clark David Belden, become sole owners of Lomanco, Inc.
Warehouse and shipping facilities are expanded with 100,000 square feet added to accommodate growing market needs.
Lo-OmniRoll® – Model LOR-30 and Lo-OmniRidge® – Model LOR9-4 added to product line. Low profile allows nail gun installation.
New slitter purchased and expansion connecting the main plant to warehouse and shipping completed – over 10 acres now under one roof.
New branding, including a new logo, website, literature and videos.
Omni Solar Vent – Model OSV40 added to product line.
Vent Selector App released.
OmniRidge® PRO – Model PRO4-N shingle over ridge vent added to product line.
Lomanco celebrates 70 years in business. Model
550 PRO Roof Vent added to product line.
Lomanco celebrates 75 years in business.
Construction on a 65,000 sq. ft. warehouse expansion begins at the Jacksonville plant.
Lomanco celebrates the new 65,000 sq. ft. expansion at the Jacksonville, Arkansas plant.