Doors and Hardware articles from August 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from August 2005

In touch.
August 1, 2005... The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, recently concluded their investigation of the fires and collapse of the World Trade Center Towers following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Based on the findings of the...

Fire protection and the Education Foundation.(DHI PAGE)
August 1, 2005... WE ARE ALL, IN SOME WAY, PART of something bigger than ourselves. Whether you are involved with activities that center around your children, things that are important to your community or a cause that may have life-changing ramifications, your...

A closer look at Division 8.(MasterFormat 2005)
August 1, 2005... IN THE MARCH 2005 ISSUE OF DOORS AND Hardware magazine, we presented an introduction to the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) MasterFormat 2004. In this issue we are presenting a closer look at Division 8 Openings. The Openings...

Rules of the games: what end-users want from manufacturers.
August 1, 2005... AS AN END-USER, I LOOK FOR SPECIFIC TRAITS AND CHARACTERistics as I establish and nurture relationships with security vendors. These traits indicate to me whether the prospective relationship will ever get off the ground. End-users have...

Security watch: controlling access.
August 1, 2005... FROM THE EARLY DAYS OF NUMERIC KEY PADS TO TODAY'S integrated card systems that provide access for more than 50,000 users, security systems have come a long way. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first alarm company I ever worked for...

The importance of specs.
August 1, 2005... TESTING A PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEM AT VARIOUS STAGES of installation ensures that the user's functional requirements have been met. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So-called "testable specifications" contain enough detail about the user's...

Growing the leader in us.(businessbuzz)
August 1, 2005... LEADERSHIP IS A VERB, NOT A NOUN. LEADERSHIP IS ACTION, not a position. Leadership is defined by what we do, not the role we are in. Some people in "leadership roles" are excellent leaders. But too many are bosses, "snoopervisors," technocrats,...

The 23 best lines in marketing.(MARKETING)
August 1, 2005... LIKE OLD FRIENDS, THESE LINES ARE OF GREAT VALUE TO HAVE at your side This reoccurring arsenal of words is a center point in almost all of my campaigns. In Direct Mail: "Gift Certificate Enclosed" How many times have I said this?...

DHI's official guide to the New & Expanded Conference and Exposition.
August 1, 2005... FORUM FOR THE FUTURE Thursday, September 15, 2005 * 3:00pm-7:00pm Majestic Ballroom, Renaissance Grand Hotel 2005 Forum for the Future Active Fire Protection Versus Passive Fire Protection... A Devastating Trend There is...

Effective ways to motivate employees.(MANAGEMENT)
August 1, 2005... WHAT IS IT THAT DRIVES AN EMPLOYEE? MORE SPECIFICALLY, what is it that causes an employee to WANT to do his or her job? After all, the answer to this question is the key to the motivation of employees and employer happiness. And, even more...

Branch inventory management begins with branch management compensation.(SHELF LIFE)(Company overview)
August 1, 2005... MOST DISTRIBUTORS HAVE FACED THE QUESTION OF EXPANsion sometime in their career. Should I remain a single location and concentrate my efforts regionally, or do I make the plunge into expansion and head down the branch path? Some distributors...

Pres-On[R] introduces industrial self-stick glazing tape.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Pres-On, a leading maker of quality adhesive solutions, is helping to make window, door and mirror fabrication easier, faster and more reliable with a new line of self-stick glazing tapes, available in 1/32 inch, 1/6 inch and 1/8-inch...

Choice Plus interchangeable core system.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Arrow Lock and Door Hardware has introduced the Choice Plus interchangeable core system. The only patented interchangeable core that integrates with existing key systems having A through Q keyways, upgrades security and affords authorized key...

Bilco's type TER and TRD doors keep workers safe between floors.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Floor doors are often installed in commercial buildings to provide safe access for maintenance and emergency personnel to areas below or between building floors. In many cases, these doors are installed in areas where they are surrounded by...

JELD-Wen doors that block unwanted noise.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Shutting out unwanted noise often takes more than simply closing doors and windows. Homeowners in search of peace and quiet now have the benefit of high-tech materials with acoustic benefits such as ProCore[R] The Quiet Door[R] from JELD-Wen....

Trinity Glass International launches Fiberglass Door Line.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Trinity Glass International has announced the launch of its new fiberglass door entry systems. TGI Fiberglass Entry Systems offer a durable and protective entryway for the home. Widely known for elegant glass designs, Trinity Glass is now...

Solid Thresholds Company introduces a new line of threshold solution products.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Solid Thresholds Company has now been awarded patents on its line of products. These extruded SOLID thresholds are available in 4", 5" and 6" widths by 1/4" and 1/2" high. These solid thresholds are strong and durable. These patented products...

Rixson stock grows at mayflower.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2005... Where ADA accessibility is required, Rixson's 2900 Door Opener is recommended for doors in low to moderate traffic applications that are too heavy to be controlled by traditional low energy operators. It automatically opens the door while using...

Security Lock Distributors launches new Web site.(E-NEWS)
August 1, 2005... Security Lock Distributors, the nations largest stocking distributor of life safety and security products, has launched its new, fully interactive Web site; www.seclock.com. The new Web site features password protected access to an extensive...

Sales growth prompt move for IND-EX Inc.(INFO)
August 1, 2005... IND-EX Inc., a Zero International company, has moved its headquarters and manufacturing plant in Middle-field, Ohio, to a 10,500 sq. ft. facility in the same town, located at 15650 Madison Avenue. Many times larger than its original location,...

Advantage Lites & Louvers.(INFO)
August 1, 2005... Advantage Lites & Louvers (A-LL), a Zero International company, has moved its headquarters and manufacturing plant to new quarters in Wallace, North Carolina. The 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Wallace triples the size of the space occupied...

Francis-Schulze chooses FrameSaver.(INFO)
August 1, 2005... The Francis-Schulze Company has chosen Nacogdoches, Texas based FrameSaver to provide rot-resistant, composite door frames for use in their pre-hung steel and fiberglass door systems. The partnership began during the first quarter of 2005....

Lock Museum of America's new summer/fall exhibit.(INFO)
August 1, 2005... Do you know where the nexus for everything to do with "Locks" lives? It's Terryville, Connecticut. This season the Lock Museum of America is proud to announce its Bank Security Through Time exhibit. Two full rooms feature a collection of...

Roger Clausen inducted to NKBA Hall of Fame.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2005... Roger Clausen, founder of VT industries Inc. was inducted into the Kitchen and Bath Industry Hall of Fame during the recent Board of Director's Gala at the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) conference. Clausen is recognized for...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
August 1, 2005... This tech tip is a series of questions based on the article in this magazine on Division 8 of the new CSI (Construction Specifications Institute). Reference the article which starts on page 10. 1. Division 8 is titled what? 2. Doors...