EmJac Industries: Florida’s “Can-Do” Stainless Steel Miracle Workers Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Butch Dorta sold his house in 1974 to found EmJac Industries in Hialeah, Florida. In the 50 years since, three generations of Dortas have grown it to become the linchpin of a family of businesses. EmJac and its subsidiaries now comprise several specialized companies:
- Stainless Doors: Doors, frames, and surrounding systems for a wide range of sectors
- TIECO: Design and fabrication for commercial kitchen systems, the founding company’s core strength and expertise
- Harmonic Wine Displays: Wine storage, display, and cooling systems for high-end resorts, restaurants, and residential
- Harmonic Water Displays: Artistic custom water features for a wide variety of commercial properties, from offices to hospitality
They’ve won a global customer base, provided rewarding careers for locals, and built a mighty reputation in stainless steel design, fabrication, and installation. Project owners, architects, and contractors know them as the team that delivers the rare balance of quick, accurate bids; fast turnaround with rigorous quality; and superlative care all the way to shipping and installation. And if the project timeline is unforgiving and the technical specs are demanding? So much the better.
“Food service consultants, dealers, designers, architects and general contractors call EmJac Industries first when they need custom stainless steel elements,” says David Dorta, president of EmJac Industries and son of founder Butch Dorta. “It’s simple: They know we’ll back them up when they face tight deadlines and complex installs with high customization, safety, and performance demands. They know they’ll get speed, precision, and full support. The stainless steel facet of a big job is de-risked.”
Parlaying Expertise in Commercial Kitchens
EmJac began as a family-owned business focusing on custom commercial kitchen systems, expanding its footprint to become a top producer in the stainless door sector and beyond. In 2008, EmJac acquired Harmonic Environments, a premier brand for waterfall features. This acquisition, along with the development of Harmonic Wine Displays, gave EmJac a foothold in the hospitality industry, where they continue to expand.
EmJac Industries
Built on Values
EmJac's core values—Ethics, Motivation, Justice, Accountability, and Commitment—have guided the company through seven recessions and numerous market shifts, creating a culture built on responsiveness, craftsmanship, and integrity.
- Quality and Innovation
On its founding, EmJac Industries committed to producing the highest-quality stainless steel products. This meant constant evaluation and implementation of state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to serve hospitality, medical, pharmaceutical, military, and education-sector clients. Every piece is fabricated under the watchful eye of highly trained in-house experts at EmJac’s Hialeah plant and subjected to rigorous step-by-step QA.
EmJac's custom fabrication ensures top-tier quality and precision.
- Speed and Precision
Clients face delays without accurate, responsive quotes; they trust EmJac for fast quotes (as well as troubleshooting on the design), giving them more confidence in their bids and a better chance at winning the business by being first with a technically sound bid. - Customization Demands
Contractors often find themselves in a bind when off-the-shelf materials will not meet the level of tailored work the client demands. If it’s stainless steel and it goes in a building, EmJac and its sister companies have figured out how to modify it or make it—to UL and NSF standards, and the most demanding clients’ expectations. - Customer-First and Can-Do
EmJac prizes taking good care of clients all the way to install and delivery. Problems, if any, are troubleshot and resolved quickly, with company reps staying onsite in some cases to ensure every element is placed and performing as promised. Questions receive a correct answer at speed.
An innovative and inspiring work atmosphere at EmJac Industries.
Investing in People and Supporting the Community
EmJac takes pride in its role within the local community, striving to hire locally and providing long-term career opportunities. With employees who have been with the company for over 40 years, EmJac fosters a culture of cooperation, diversity, and respect. This investment pays off in happy clients and jobs well done.
Chris Fletcher, Director of Sales and Design at Harmonic Wine Displays, a division of EmJac Industries, led this year's Relay For Life North Broward. With remarkable support from donors and the American Cancer Society, the event successfully raised an impressive $100,000 to benefit cancer patients and their caregivers.
EmJac companies have always fostered an internal work culture of support and reaching out to help neighbors—one of the reasons they’ll likely be successful for another 50 years.
Project Showcase: EmJac Industries has successfully completed projects for prominent clients such as Disney, Apple, and the NHL, showcasing their dedication to quality, innovation, and unparalleled customer service.
Made in America
EmJac Industries is proud to be a family-owned company that has always been committed to American manufacturing. Their dedication to producing high-quality, innovative stainless steel products in the USA has been a cornerstone of their success and will continue to drive their operations for the next 50 years.
EmJac Team
