Doors and Hardware articles from February 2003

Doors and Hardware archives from February 2003

The finishing touch. (In Touch).
February 1, 2003... WE ARE CALLING THIS ISSUE OF DOORS AND HARD-ware the "un-door issue" because it is devoted to what may be an often overlooked but very important aspect of our industry: those peripheral products that are not door hardware but may make up quite...

Participation is also a benefit. (DHI Page).
February 1, 2003... MEMBERSHIP IN ANY ASSOCIATION GENERALLY comes with a set of tangible benefits. At DHI, those benefits start with a subscription to the magazine you are reading. In fact, there is a distinct set of benefits for DHI Individual Members and an...

Maximizing your Division 10 specialties business.
February 1, 2003... FIRST AND FOREMOST, WASHROOM FACILITIES IN PUBLIC buildings and other commercial sites must be functional and comply with federal, state and local codes. But the design restrictions imposed by compliance issues and the specific functionality of...

Applications for "hardwhere" items mean added business.
February 1, 2003... We all tend to stick to things that are comfortable and products we know best. By stepping back a bit from the emphasis on door business, you'll find there are added opportunities in the smaller, ancillary hardware items that enhance doors 2nd...

Locker longevity: how to select steel lockers that don't steal money.
February 1, 2003... BUSINESS OWNERS ARE ALWAYS SEARCHING for ways to keep expenses down and improve their bottom line. Owners and building managers who provide locker space for their clients and visitors are no different. When it comes to equipping a locker room...

Turnstiles.
February 1, 2003... IN THE WAKE OF SEPTEMBER 11TH, THE DEFINITION of what makes a "secured facility" secure has changed. Facility operators that would never have considered using security turnstiles have begun to examine this familiar security mainstay as a...

Lifting yourself from the mire. (Bookshelf).
February 1, 2003... John Di Frances. Reclaiming the Ethical High Ground: Developing Organizations of Character Wales, WI: Reliance Books, 2002. 160 pages. ISBN 0-9709908-1-2 DISTRUST IN AMERICAN BUSIness is on the rise. Our news broadcasts are filled with...

How to overcome organizational indifference. (Management Matters).
February 1, 2003... WE HEAR THE PHRASES EVERY day: "That's not my job." "I can't help you; talk to my boss." "That's just how we do things around here." "Someone else was supposed to do that." Such are the warning signs of organizational indifference. ...

A tale of two clients: tax gold when transferring your business--tax free--to the kids. (Tax Tip).
February 1, 2003... SUCCESSION PLANNING HAS always been and still is a hot topic. Let's start with a classical fact pattern and the tragic tax results that are sure to follow for the uninformed. The facts: You want to sell your business (Success Co.) to your...

Personal computing: are you a pirate? (Web Page Sage).
February 1, 2003... If YOU'RE LIKE ME, YOU'VE GOTTEN MANY E-MAIL MESSAGES lately cajoling you to buy anti-virus software. "YOUR COMPUTER IS AT RISK!" shouted one in all capital letters. "PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER," implored another. If you don't already have...

DORMA Group North America. (People).
February 1, 2003... Paul T. Kosakowski, AHC, President and CEO of DORMA Group North America, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA). A veteran of the door and hardware industry for more than...

Windsor Door. (People).
February 1, 2003... Janet Reinhold has recently joined the Windsor Door team as Credit Manager. In her new position, Janet will manage all accounts receivable activities for the company's locations nationwide. She brings with her more than twenty years experience...

Alvarado Manufacturing Co. (People).
February 1, 2003... Alvarado, a manufacturer of security, retail and entertainment venue queuing and entry systems, recently announced the appointment of Kevin Anderson as its Marketing Manager. In his new position, Anderson is responsible for the managing of all...

Rockwood Manufacturing Co. (People).
February 1, 2003... In our December announcement for the recent promotion of Ted Myers as Regional Sales Manager for Rockwood Manufacturing Co., we inadvertently left out a portion of his territorial responsibilities. Ted's territory covers Alabama, Colorado,...

Schlegel Systems, Inc. (People).
February 1, 2003... Schiegel Systems, Inc., has promoted Skip Remaley to manager of the company's Building Products Division, and David England to the position of product development manager. Remaley, who was previously a product development manager, will now be...

Locker quick ship program. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Penco Products, Inc., now offers a quick ship program for its most popular Vanguard [TM] locker products. Included in the program are single tier, double tier, 5-tier, 6-tier, 2-person 16-person and a 4 compartment wall-mounted locker. The...

Security solution for overhead doors. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Automated Security Technologies, Inc., introduces the Gaplock GL500, an innovative locking device that is the overhead door security gap solution for business and government facilities. Gaplock-equipped overhead doors automatically lock when...

Clutch enhances reliability in locksets. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Marks USA introduces two new key in lever Survivor Series, Grade 2 locksets featuring the "clutch." The locksets are available for both conventional and IC cores. When locked, the clutch disengages the outside lever allowing it to turn freely....

Steel door with unmatched curb appeal. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Jeld-Wen announces its new Contours[TM] exterior steel door. With its exclusive sticking profile--a panel detail that gives the steel door an authentic wood appearance-Contours delivers reliability and style at a competitive price. Manufactured...

Handles and bullet resistance offer control and safety. (Products).
February 1, 2003... C. R. Laurence Co., Inc., (CRL) now offers glass door panic and deadbolt handles for both single and double 1/2" or 3/4" tempered glass doors. The handles maintain security and life safety requirements while adding to the aesthetics of the...

Enhanced aesthetics and greater reliability. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Alvarado Manufacturing Co., announces the attractively styled SU2000 optical turnstile, which presents a sleek profile that is ideal for upscale installations. The cabinets of the medium and large models are a mere 7,2 wide, have rounded ends...

Waterproof digital keypad system. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Securitron Magnalock Corp. is pleased to offer the DK-26 series keypad system for medium to high security locations. Using extremely durable waterproof, narrow stile door frame size, cast stainless steel keypad technology from its previous...

Certified, particleboard doors. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc., introduces a new addition to its family of Environmental Class[TM] wood door products, the non-rated and 20-minute rated particleboard core door, certified by Scientific Certification Systems. Well suited for use...

Entry alert and indicator system. (Products).
February 1, 2003... SECO-LARM introduces the E-931-S22RRC Entry Alert System, which offers a 22-foot range and operates as an entrance monitoring or indicator device. The system dellvers a "ding-dong" or siren sound if its beam is interrupted. The device offers...

New sales reps for PLS Frame Set. (Updates).
February 1, 2003... PLS Frame Set has appointed three sales representative organizations to keep pace with the expanding market and demand for product. Carmen Gagliano, AHC, of C. G. Sales Co. has been appointed the New York and Northern New Jersey markets. Sharon...

2002 Construction Eagle Award goes to Texas distributor. (Updates).
February 1, 2003... Performance Door and Hardware, Inc., an Irving, TX, distributor and installer of doors, frames and hardware, was presented the 2002 Construction Eagle Award of Excellence by Associated Builders and Contractors. The company, with an office in...

Award-winning CD-ROM. (Info Sources).
February 1, 2003... A promotional CD-ROM for SARGENT Manufacturing's T-Zone Lever Lockset placed as a finalist in the multimedia category of the Connecticut Vision 2002 Awards, a statewide competition among filmmakers. The T-Zone CD, produced by cinematographer...

Design showcases highlight acrylic block partitions. (Info Sources).
February 1, 2003... Hy-Lite[R] Products, Inc., introduces a new series of Design Showcases to share creative and unique products. Each of these case study stories will showcase an actual project where Hy-Lite products, such as radius block walls and partitions,...

Spec writing website endorsed by SARA. (E-News).
February 1, 2003... The Society of American Registered Architects has officially endorsed ProjectManual.com, a new construction documentation and specification system that enables professionals to compile completed spec books entirely online. Project...