Doors and Hardware articles from August 2004

Doors and Hardware archives from August 2004

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... October 1-3 Jo-Van Distributors 2004 Security Show and Educational Conference 416/752-2238 www.jovanlock.com October 14-16 53RD Annual Woodwork Institute Conference Reno, NV 916/372-9943 ...

New and future initiatives.(IN TOUCH)
August 1, 2004... THE MANY INITIATIVES DHI AND ITS MEMBER VOLunteers have undertaken in the past few years are aimed at solidifying our hold within the architectural openings industry. The two most prominent changes we have seen in recent months are the...

Got credentials? Have you renewed them lately?(DHI PAGE)
August 1, 2004... WITH THE ADVENT OF THE NEW DHINDUSTRY Education and Credentialing Program, the benefits of a strong foundation of knowledge will reach a much wider segment of door and hardware industry professionals. The philosophy behind the new program rests...

Sanctuary for our very extended family.
August 1, 2004... ARCHITECTS ARE AN IMAGINATIVE BUNCH--ALWAYS TESTING THE LIMITS OF OUR PRODUCTS. Fortunately, the door and hardware industry usually manages to meet most if not all of their needs. Such was the case when the architectural firm of Leo A Daly,...

A clear improvement: block museum switches to glass fire doors.
August 1, 2004... THE MARY & LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ART IS LOCATED on the Evanston, Illinois campus of Northwestern University. In June of 1999, a major construction project was undertaken that more than tripled the size of the museum. The new design was...

Door operators broaden accessibility at Washington facility.(CASE STUDY)
August 1, 2004... HUNDREDS OF AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS HAVE BEEN added to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to increase accessibility for people with disabilities. Although the building met ADA accessibility guidelines and building code...

A case for dealer certification.
August 1, 2004... THE DOOR OPENINGS INDUSTRY HAS IMPRESSIVE certification and recognition status for parts of its constituency. There are certification programs for individual practitioners. There are recognizable program outlets such as publications and...

If we all aren't using words the same way, we're not going in the same direction--we just think we're communicating.(MANAGEMENT)
August 1, 2004... THE THREE OF US--MOM, DAD AND HOME-FROM-COLLEGE-for-the-weekend daughter--were on our way to a wedding. In response to a particularly tantalizing tidbit of gossip, the college student exclaimed, "Shut up!" Needless to say, mom went...

The great leader within.(LEADERSHIP)
August 1, 2004... Corporate leadership has lost the benefit of the doubt. --Jeffery Imelt, CEO of G. E. WHAT'S HAPPENED TO BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN THE PAST FEW YEARS? It's lost its credibility. Though yours may still be intact, what has the current...

Everything is big in Texas: here are the big networking opportunities at DHI's 29TH Annual Conference and Exposition.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... IN ADDITION TO A WELL-ROUNDED OFFERING OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AT THIS YEAR'S CONFERence, we also realize it's important to offer a wide variety of networking opportunities. From the anticipated Ribbon Cutting/Opening Ceremony to the...

Taxwise ways to keep getting income from your business after you retire or slow down.(TAXES)
August 1, 2004... YOU ARE ABOUT TO READ A TRUE REAL-LIFE, TAX-WAR STORY. JOE, a reader of this column from Wisconsin, founded and ran his family business, Success Co., for 28 years. His son Sam has been running the business for seven years. Doing a great job....

Avoiding the probate is nice, but totally avoiding the estate tax is best.(TAXES)
August 1, 2004... EVERYONE SEEMS TO HAVE THE same target: lower my estate taxes. Forget about the poorly done estate plans. Let's talk about the typical well-done traditional "estate plan." These traditional plans seem to have two targets: (1) avoid probate...

The Hallgren Company enters the international market.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2004... The Hallgren Company is pleased to announce entry into the international market with the formation of The Hallgren Company International, Ltd. The company will be managed by James Furr, AHC, and will be based in Burlingame, CA. Jim brings over...

The Bilco Company.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2004... The Bilco Company, manufacturers of specialty access products for the residential and architectural markets, announces the appointment of Mike Reier as sales manager for Bilco Canada. In this position, he will be the first point of contact for...

Detroit Door & Hardware Company announces new sales consultant.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2004... Detroit Door & Hardware Company of Madison Heights has added Gary Pricor of Brownstown to its sales staff, Hollow Metal Door & Hardware Division. Formally of AIRTEC Corp., Pricor served as chief estimator for 6 years and has 17 years of...

W.W. Holdings, LLC.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2004... W.W. Holdings, LLC, announces the appointment of Robert (Bob) Fines to the position of president of WWH, effective immediately. The position reports directly to Gary Waxman, Chairman and CEO. Fines joins WWH after a successful career with both...

Heavy-duty toilet partitions.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. has announced the introduction of Sierra[TM] Series solid color reinforced composite (SCRC) toilet partitions for the school market and other heavy use and abuse, vandal-prone washroom environments. SCRC panels...

Data converter for card access control systems.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... Cypress Computer Systems, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of access control and security related products, announces its CVX-1200 MultiBender[TM] data converter for card access control systems. The MultiBender, part of the...

Solenoid controlled trim.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... Architectural Control Systems, Inc., (ACSI) announces a new Series 1500 Electric Trim Control Modification to Von Duprin 996L Series trim. The 1560/1570 solenoid controlled trim is ideal for applications that require only the lock/unlock...

Heavy-duty 3-knuckle hinge.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... The Stanley Works is reintroducing the bigger and stronger CB1900R 3-knuckle hinge to its lineup of architectural hinges. The CB1900R features the Stanley Patented Bearing System that provides the smoothest, quietest operation of any ball...

Standalone digital locksets.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... The SDC EntryCheck E70 series are competitively priced, battery-powered integrated cylindrical and mortise locksets with all the features expected with hardwired access control systems. Standard features include: Keypad programming for small...

Door closers offer maximum corrosion resistance.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... The new STA series door closers from DORMA Architectural Hardware feature corrosion resistant materials and rugged construction, making them ideal for severe climate conditions or where they face exposure to corrosive environments. Suitable for...

Severe-weather door protects against tornado-force winds.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... Ceco Door Products, one of the world's leading suppliers of steel doors and frames for commercial, industrial and institutional applications, has introduced StormPro[R] 320, a new in-swing severe-weather door that provides resistance to...

Quick and easy conversion from mechanical locks to electronic access control.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2004... Videx announces CyberLock[R], a fast-growing family of access control products. CyberLock is an intelligent lock cylinder designed to convert existing mechanical locks into full-functioning access control systems, without hardwiring. CyberLock...

Metecno-Aluma Shield relocates Hercules[R] door production.(UPDATES)
August 1, 2004... Metecno-Aluma Shield, a leading international manufacturer of metal-insulated composite panels and cold-storage doors, has recently relocated the Hercules[R] door production to it's main 270,000 sq. ft. facility located in DeLand, FL....

Integrated online services for ABC and Blue Book.(UPDATES)
August 1, 2004... In a move to provide its members with additional bidding resources, increased project opportunities and a faster, way to communicate during the time-sensitive bidding stage, Associated Builders and Contractors has linked The Blue Book of...

New NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation executive director.(UPDATES)
August 1, 2004... Kathleen H. Almand, P.E., FSFPE, of Washington, D.C., has been named executive director of the National Fire Protection Association's Fire Protection Research Foundation. Almand will be responsible for the Foundation's activities in support of...

New codes create demand for life safety products.
August 1, 2004... TRADITIONALLY, THE DOOR AND HARDW ARE INDUSTRY'S LIFE SAFETY EFFORTS HAVE been focused on preventing losses from fire. Now, two code-driven opportunities are creating demand for new categories of products. Together, the expansion of hurricane...

Acoustical considerations in interior wood doors.
August 1, 2004... SOUND, BOTH ITS PRESENCE AND ITS ABSENCE, CON-tributes to the quality of the environments in which individuals live, work and learn. From classrooms to boardrooms, acoustical considerations influence productivity, security and comfort. ...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
August 1, 2004... Do you know what determines the appearance of the veneer on a wood door? Could you recognize and explain the grain patterns and how the cut of the log influences these patterns? Are you aware that there are three grades of veneer? If you are an...