Located in Chico, California, VanDuerr Industries specializes in the manufacturing and distribution or products designed to assist businesses, public entities and individuals in the access barriers. The company was founded in 1993 by Timothy J. VanderHeiden and Homer L. Duerr recognizing the need for the manufacturing and distribution of high quality and affordable barrier removal products.

VanDuerr Industries first catalog was published in 1994 and was mailed to over 30,000 businesses, governmental and private agencies. Today VanDuerr Industries manufactures and markets to customers world wide. VanDuerr Industries has always focused on education in the application of barrier removal products for its customers.

In the Spring of 1998 VanDuerr Industries will introduce several new products designed and manufactured for the commercial building industry. In addition to the on-line catalog, VanDuerr Industries is currently adding new distributors and specialty contractors to better supply businesses and individuals with quality barrier removal products.