Doors and Hardware articles from August 2008

Doors and Hardware archives from August 2008

Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... Sept. 15-18, 2008 ASIS International 2008 Atlanta, GA www.asisonline.org October 15-17 IFMA World Workplace 2008 Expo Dallas, TX www.ifma.org October 29-30 ISC East 2008 New York City, NY ...

Are we in a "recession?".(in TOUCH)
August 1, 2008... I RECENTLY HEARD AN INTERVIEW BY Fox News Business beat with Sam Zell, one of the most successful investors in our country. Zell is a U.S.-born billionaire and real estate entrepreneur and co-founder and Chairman of Equity Group Investments...

Foundation's efforts at the state and local level.(life safety & security FOUNDATION)
August 1, 2008... FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, THE Foundation has been working to create awareness at the state and local level in regards to the fire door inspection program and this industry's role in school security. The July issue of D & H contained an overview...

Air space.(case STUDY)(Reprint)
August 1, 2008... STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRIDGE across the 248-foot-wide (76-meter-wide) center of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport makes one think of the awe with which the biblical Jonah must have viewed his cavernous surroundings after...

Quiet coverage.(case STUDY)(Reprint)
August 1, 2008... A LIBRARY MAY NOT SEEM LIKE AN EDGY OR SOPHISTICATED security application. its residents are confined to shelves; its visitors rarely tend to be threatening or lawless. In Salt Lake City, however, a new library has risen from a downtown...

Securing museums, libraries, and cultural facilities: life imitates art.
August 1, 2008... AT THIS YEAR'S ACADEMY AWARDS, director Martin Scorsese finally secured his long overdue Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture with "The Departed," a murderous mob adventure film. The Oscars, along with February's National Conference on...

An unseen friend: the role of glass in fire protection.
August 1, 2008... A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM addresses at least three things: detection, suppression and compartmentation. Detection devices such as smoke and fire alarms provide early warnings and are essential for alerting people to danger....

New forms & functions of fire-rated glazing; In an industry where designers constantly push the envelope, one thing is for sure--safety is always in style.(case STUDY)
August 1, 2008... GLASS IS INCREASINGLY ONE OF THE MOST preferred building products because it allows us to enjoy clear, unobstructed views along with the benefits of natural light. Perhaps no segment of the building industry emphasizes these types of design and...

Delivering security, life-safety & convenience; An overview of door & hardware components.(Access Control:)(Reprint)
August 1, 2008... Designing a building without considering the placement of plumbing, heating ducts or electrical wiring would be impractical, yet it happens all the time with another critical building component. Access control has traditionally been treated as...

So much to see ... so little time!(Boston)
August 1, 2008... WITH OVER THREE CENTURIES of history, art and culture, Boston is a world-class destination where people with every type of interest will find something to enjoy. Home to numerous museums, entertainment venues, colleges and universities each...

Business recruitment fundamentals: how to onboard more "A" players.(recruitment)
August 1, 2008... "ALL ABOARD!"--Don't you just wish that hiring new employees was that easy? Unfortunately, it's such a challenge today that in a recent national survey, over 30 percent of CEOs said up to half of their employees are a poor fit for the job....

It's time to get the message why your customers will never be the same.(marketing)
August 1, 2008... LET'S PUT IT ALL BEHIND us." These few words capture Americans' unquenchable optimism. If there's a roadblock, we go around it and no hurdle is ever too high. Nothing stops us. We regroup and move on. Besides, tomorrow will be a better day. ...

Legal issues surrounding references.(legal)
August 1, 2008... AS AN EMPLOYER, YOU may have attempted to check a prospective employee's references in order to make a more informed decision. (1) Or, you may have received a request from a another company for information regarding a former employee. Did you...

Limiting liability and piercing the corporate veil.(legal)
August 1, 2008... OWNERS AND MANAGERS of businesses spend countless hours considering the risks and potential claims and liabilities to which they and their businesses may be exposed by virtue of their business operations. Claims by employees, contractual...

A jack of all trades.(Shelf life)
August 1, 2008... I LOVE THE EXPRESSION, "A jack of all trades, but a master of none". I am getting really sick and tired of running into ERP software solutions masquerading as wholesale distribution packages. The claims are just getting absurd. The solutions I...

Jordan, Knauff & Company announce Michael E. Collins as Vice President, Building Products Groups.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Jordan, Knauff & Company, an investment bank dedicated to serving American private companies from offices in Chicago, Illinois and Kansas City, Missouri, is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael E. Collins, who leads the firm's efforts in the...

Pioneer Industries hires V.P. Operations.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Pioneer Industries is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Ralph Tarzia as Vice President of Operations. Ralph will join the Pioneer senior management team and have full responsibility for all manufacturing operations at the Hackensack, NJ...

Michael Poeltl joins Blue Giant as Marketing Manager.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Blue Giant, a world leader in loading dock and materials handling equipment, announces the addition of Michael Poeltl as Marketing Manager. Poeltl brings five years of marketing and Web site experience, most recently with an...

Ingersoll Rand names Steven Hochhauser President, Security Technologies Sector.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2008... Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited today announced the appointment of Steven B. Hochhauser as president of its Security Technologies Sector, a $3 billion business that makes homes and business environments safe, secure and productive. He succeeds...

Alarm lock introduces DL5200 into its Trilogy family of double-sided locks.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2008... Known in past years for its superior Sirenlock [TM] panic exit and delayed egress alarms in full-door and clapper styles, Alarm Lock is proud to introduce the newest addition to our double-sided Trilogy family of keypads. To keep up with the...

Yale [R] introduces YM Series [TM].(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2008... Yale Commercial Locks & Hardware, one of the world's leading manufacturers of door hardware and locks, has introduced the YM Series [TM], a new line of locks and hardware that expands the company' s product offering to fit the diverse needs of...

Multi-language pack.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2008... AVAware Technologies Inc., the developer of AVAproject, now provides multiple language capability. The global choice for the architectural openings industry, AVAproject can now operate in and convert entire projects between different languages....

Vacuum lifter designed for wood handling.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2008... A compressed-air powered, low-profile vacuum lifter that can be equipped with interchangeable pads for handling rough or smooth wood surfaces is available from Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts. The Anver VPFL4 Series Compressed...

Secura key releases new and improved access control resource CD.(PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2008... Secura Key, of Chatsworth, California is pleased to announce the release of a new and improved access control resource CD. Available free upon request, this CD contains datasheets, technical manuals, configuration guides and training materials...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Rockwood Manufacturing Company.(CORPORATE CORNER)
August 1, 2008... ASSA ABLOY Inc. announced that it acquired Rockwood Manufacturing Company of Rockwood, Pennsylvania, a well respected and privately held manufacturer of door pulls and trim hardware, as well as other products. Rockwood's highly engineered...

Hager companies introduces free specification writing and Architectural Hardware Consulting services.(CORPORATE CORNER)
August 1, 2008... Hager Companies, a leading manufacturer of commercial door hardware, recently announced a new series of value-added Architectural Hardware Consulting (AHC) services to architects and hardware specifiers, all free of charge. Hager's list of...

Keying systems.(tech tip do you know?)
August 1, 2008... Are mechanical keying systems a thing of the past? With new security possibilities available via access control and electrified hardware, do we even need to address a building's keys and cylinders? These questions can be answered with...