In this insightful episode of “The Expert Series,” Hal Shapiro—Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Senneca Holdings—dives into the powerful partnership between Subzero Engineering and its parent company, Senneca. More than just a discussion about doors and enclosures, this conversation reveals the deeper mission behind the brands: creating smarter, safer, and more efficient spaces across a range of critical industries.
Senneca Holdings is a leading provider of space separation and transition solutions, with a diverse portfolio of brands including Chase Doors, Eliason, Thermoseal, ColdGuard, and, of course, Subzero Engineering. With a legacy that spans over 90 years, the company continues to innovate in areas like commercial doors, clean room enclosures, cold storage, and data center containment.
We explore:
- The 90-year heritage and continued innovation of Chase Doors
- How Subzero Engineering delivers energy efficiency and reliability in data centers
- Senneca’s customer-first philosophy, from design to installation
- How a culture of service and investment in technology sets the brands apart
- The vision for the future: next-gen products, empowered employees, and stronger customer relationships
This episode also sheds light on how Subzero Engineering fits into Senneca’s broader ecosystem—delivering specialized expertise in data center infrastructure while benefiting from the strategic support and capital strength of the holding company. It’s a synergy that fuels innovation and raises the bar for performance and reliability.
Whether you’re an end user, contractor, or distributor, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of how Senneca and Subzero are working together to shape the future of controlled environments.
Watch the full episode now and discover how engineering, innovation, and purpose come together to make a real-world impact.

As part of the Seneca Holdings business, Subzero Engineering, our newer brand, focuses on the data center segment, offering energy-efficient solutions. The relationship between Seneca Holdings and Subzero directly benefits customers through the leverage of capital for investments in technology, innovation, and service levels, ensuring top-notch solutions and reliability in the data center market.Hal Shapiro, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing at Senneca