Doors and Hardware articles from August 2003

Doors and Hardware archives from August 2003

Calendar 2003.(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... September 4-9 The Door and Hardware Institute 28TH DHI Conference and Exposition www.DHI.org September 20-23 Glass Association of North America 2003 Fall Conference Chicago, IL www.glasswebsite.com October 1-3...

Calendar 2004.(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... April 21-23, 2004 Construction Specifications Institute The CSI Show McCormick Place, Chicago, IL 800.689.2900; f: 703/684-0465 www.csinet.org June 10-12, 2004 American Institute of Architects Convention and Expo...

Electrified products just make (financial) sense!(In Touch)
August 1, 2003... FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS OUR INDUSTRY HAS BEEN focused on developing the sales of electrified products. Today, it is safe to assume that most organizations are selling electrified products to some degree. However, are we all as committed as we...

The electrified hardware consultant: meeting the demands of a new age.(DHI Page)
August 1, 2003... IF YOU LOOK BACK TWENTY YEARS OR SO, THE ELECtrified door hardware industry consisted of little more than electric strikes and their accompanying pushbutton controllers. Today, electrified hardware has become more common than the chain lock...

Education sessions: something for everyone at DHI 2003.
August 1, 2003... Friday, September 5 10:15 am-11:30 am Wood Door Construction 101 Paul Niehaus Codes and Standards: A Look at What We Have Learned from Disasters and Successes Katherine A. Flower, AHC/CDC Today's Positive Pressure...

Industry marketplace.
August 1, 2003... Session will be running on Friday and Saturday from 8:00-10:00AM and Sunday from 7:80-9:30AM! All sessions will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, exact room locations to be announced. Access Information Technologies, Inc. ...

Locks, latches and strikes: selecting an electric door strike.(Easy Guide)
August 1, 2003... AT SOME POINT, EVERYONE IS FACED WITH having to provide some manner of electrical release for a customer's door. Due to the great number of variables to consider when selecting an electric strike, this can often be a daunting task for even the...

High impact: what qualifies a cylinder as a high security cylinder and how does it differ from a regular or non-high security cylinder? Where can this information be found?
August 1, 2003... HIGH SECURITY CYLINDERS: AN INTRODUCTIONS EARLIER THIS YEAR BUILDERS HARDWARE Manufacturers Association (BHMA) published a new standard ANSI/BHMA A156.30 American National Standard for High Security Cylinders. The qualifying criteria or...

And baby makes 3.
August 1, 2003... WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN THE ONE PERSON YOU want to fill a key position is a new mother'? In TSM's ease, we went the extra mile and gambled on bringing a nursery into the office. Please note that we are not a charity! We are a decidedly...

Detroit Lions: door hardware helps Ford Field tackle security & safety needs.(Case Study)
August 1, 2003... WHEN THE DETROIT LIONS OPENED THE SEASON at their new Ford Field home in Detroit, they also opened the doors to better safety and security. The new facility incorporates a range of door hardware that helps manage visitor traffic and maintain...

7 habits for great customer service.(Customer Service)
August 1, 2003... IN TODAY'S HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS market, no organization can afford to give poor service to its customers. The following guidelines highlight some universal principles of customer satisfaction that have been displayed by the best...

Keep your employees today for higher profits tomorrow.(Management)
August 1, 2003... PICK UP ANY NEWSPAPER OR LISTEN TO ANY BUSINESS news broadcast and you're sure to hear about another massive corporate layoff or cutback. As soon as the economy stalls or turns sour, pink slips begin to fly. Unfortunately, we have come to...

Warning! Ask the right questions before taking any sales job.(Sales Edge)
August 1, 2003... IF YOU'RE IN SALES, YOU KNOW THE FEELING. IT'S THE middle of the night about two weeks after starting that new sales job. Doubts fill your head. Even though you push them aside, they won't go away. "Everything is new," you tell yourself. "I...

Marshfield DoorSystems.(People)
August 1, 2003... Marshfield DoorSystems has named Bruce Price as its sales service center manager responsible for supervising 32 staff members and inside sales operations. Promoted from scheduling and inventory manager, Price has worked with Marshfield for more...

KM Systems.(People)
August 1, 2003... Martin Licciardello, previously CFO and Director of Operations of KM Systems, Monroe, NC, has been appointed President. A graduate of Wake Forest University, Mr. Licciardello was a CPA with public accounting firms and a large...

Algoma Hardwoods, Inc.(People)
August 1, 2003... Algoma Hardwoods announces the addition of Mr. Rob Boudry to its management team. Rob will fill the newly created position of Specialty Door Products Manager. He brings more than 16 years of experience working with exotic, domestic and unique...

PLS Frame Set.(People)
August 1, 2003... PLS Frame Set has appointed additional sales representative organizations to keep pace with the expanding market and demand for product. Bob Spargo of Spargo Group has been appointed the IL and southern WI markets. Richard Patterson and Jim...

Amweld Building Products.(People)
August 1, 2003... Amweld Building Products has recently appointed Clarence Bordelon as Manager of Customer Service/Inside Sales. Bordelon brings more than 20 years of sales and inside sales management experience to the company, most recently serving as VP Sales...

ASSA ABLOY North America.(People)
August 1, 2003... ASSA ABLOY North America announced that Marn Wilber has joined the company as Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations. Marna brings a wide array of marketing communications experience to the position from having repositioned...

90-minute, fire-tested stainless doors.(Products)
August 1, 2003... Stainless Doors announces its fire-rated doors and frames. With safety and performance being a top priority, the company proudly introduces fire-rated doors and frames from Warnok Hersey to its product line. The company offers 90-minute,...

Electronic locker adds smarts to storage areas.(Products)
August 1, 2003... Penco Products, a producer of steel lockers, has introduced an electronic locker product, the SmartLocker[TM]. SmartLockers use computerized identification technology to grant or restrict access to lockers in a manner consistent with the...

State-of-the-art keyless entry.(Products)
August 1, 2003... Marketed by Yale Commercial Locks & Hardware, the Touchcode 99 Electronic Lockset series is a state of-the-art electronic keyless-entry device utilizing a keypad to allow entrance whenever a valid combination is entered. Up to 99 users can be...

960 Automatic Flush Bolts.(Products)
August 1, 2003... Door Controls International announces an entirely new concept in Automatic Flush Bolts for Wood Doors, the 960. This patented design eliminates both costly prep and split corners of the veneer. Preparation requires only two 1 1/8" diameter...

Space-saving optical turnstiles.(Products)
August 1, 2003... Alvarado Manufacturing introduces the new, space saving, barrier arm optical turnstiles, the Supervisor 3000-Small/Medium. They combine an attractive design, reduced size and motorized retracting barrier' arms with optical technology for secure...

Easy-to-install roof-hatch rail system.(Products)
August 1, 2003... The Biko Company, New Haven, CT, introduces its new BIL-GUARD hatch railing system, designed to satisfy OSHA standards and provide a permanent means of fall protection for hatch openings, The system mounts directly to the cap flashing of any...

Green certified thermal-fused flush door.(Products)
August 1, 2003... The Maiman Company is proud to announce that its new thermal-fused flush door has earned third-party environmental certification from the Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) for using recycled and recovered material in its construction. The...

High-resolution, full-color surveillance camera.(Products)
August 1, 2003... Dor-O-Matic Automatic Door Systems expands its line with a new high-resolution, color surveillance camera that optimizes protection against false liability claims as well as loss prevention. The complete Opti-Guard[TM] system consists of...

New sales representation and expanded website for Zero International.(Updates)
August 1, 2003... Zero International has appointed The A&M Group of Santa Ana, CA, as its sales representative ill southern California and Door Security Solutions of Bensenville, IL, to represent the company in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The A&M Group is a...

Hollow metal door flexes its muscle.(Updates)
August 1, 2003... Door Components is pleased to announce that its standard 18-gauge honeycomb core H-series door has just passed five million cycles in an ongoing test being conducted by Intertek Testing Services. The test will continue until the door fails So...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Metget AB.(Updates)
August 1, 2003... ASSA ABLOY has entered into an agreement to acquire Metget AB. Metget develops, manufactures and markets transponders for access control cards and is one of the leading companies in the expanding market of radio frequency identification (RFID)...

Kudos from the AAG.(Updates)
August 1, 2003... Members of the ESSEX Industries Architectural Advisory Group (AAG) were recognized recently for their outstanding service and commitment to the architectural community and ESSEX Industries. The AAG is comprised of ESSEX architectural...

Baron Metal Industries and R & S Warehouse form alliance.(Updates)
August 1, 2003... R & S Manufacturer's Representative, Inc., of Clearwater, FL, a wholesaler of door opening products including hollow metal is now offering Baron Metal steel door and frame products at the wholesale level. Both companies feel this alliance...

New software program.(Info Source)
August 1, 2003... CURRIES and ESSEX Distributor Software Systems (EDSS) have released an enhanced version of CURRIES Order Writing (COW), a software program developed specifically for writing CURRIES door and frame orders. The program is available free to...

Laminated glazing reference manual.(Info Source)
August 1, 2003... The Laminating Division of the Glass Association of North America has recently released the newest edition of the Laminated Glazing Reference Manual. This guide presents design criteria, technical and performance data and installation...

New transaction and security hardware catalog.(Info Source)
August 1, 2003... C.R. Laurence Co. has recently released its new Transaction and Security Hardware catalog. The full-color, 98-page guide offers a wide variety of security transaction hardware including ticket and cashier windows, deluxe and bi-fold service...

Full line of locksets for ornamental security storm doors from Marks USA.(Info Source)
August 1, 2003... A new four-color brochure assists specifiers and buyers in selecting mortise locksets for ornamental security storm doors. Standard and thin-line versions are available featuring screwless knobs and levers, proprietary no-droop lever springs,...

Tech tip: do you know?
August 1, 2003... Do you know what NFPA 101 Life Safety Code says about delayed-egress locks? Using the 2000 Edition as a reference, let's take a look. Information about delayed egress can be found in Chapter 7 under Special Locking Arrangements. Section...