Doors and Hardware articles from February 2007

Doors and Hardware archives from February 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2007... February 10, 2007 The North Carolina Locksmith Association Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel Charlotte N.C. www.ncla.us February 11-14, 2007 AAMA Annual Meeting Marco Island Marriott Marco Island, FL...

A fresh look for D & H.(in TOUCH)
February 1, 2007... FIRST OF ALL, I'D LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU to Jerry for lending me his column this month in order for me to have the opportunity to discuss some of the changes you'll be seeing in this issue of the magazine. I would also like to thank him for his...

Foundation continues to educate 'outside the industry'.(life safety & security)
February 1, 2007... A few 'little known facts' about the human body It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 to frown. According to German researchers, the risk of heart attack is higher on Monday than any other day of the week. (Sunday during football season,...

Designed to be relaxed & secure: Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.(case STUDY)(Cover story)
February 1, 2007... WHEN MOST PEOPLE envision a hospital, the picture is rarely serene. The waiting area is packed, people are laying on gurneys in the hallways, there are white linoleum floors, white walls and the air is filled with the sound of children crying....

Balanced construction: a rational approach to passive & active fire protection.
February 1, 2007... PROTECTING A BUILDING'S occupants and contents from fire has long been a prime consideration in building codes, as evidenced by historic requirements for fire-resistant construction assemblies and automatic fire sprinklers. As the model codes...

Door operators broaden accessibility at Washington facility.(case STUDY)
February 1, 2007... 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...

Door hardware at massive athletics complex needs to stand up to years of use and abuse.(case STUDY)
February 1, 2007... WHEN FACILITY MANAGERS AT The Ohio State University (OSU), one of the nation's largest campuses, set out to build a new state-of-the-art Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC), they undertook one of the largest, most complex college...

Industry effort ensures thermal pins aren't taken out of the fire.
February 1, 2007... HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS that rely on thermal pins to obtain fire ratings for door latching devices are breathing a bit easier these days, as are distributors that sell these products. A discrepancy in the International Building Code (IBC) that...

DHI joins the U.S. Green Building Council.
February 1, 2007... OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, the movement towards sustainable design or "Green Building" has been intensifying dramatically. While many have been quick to embrace this trend, our industry adopted a more cautious "wait and see" approach, as many...

Window film on glass doors protects building occupants: heat-blocking film on glass doors also protects building occupants from hurricanes, tornadoes, seismic stress and explosive force.
February 1, 2007... BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS, window film's only function was to block solar heat coming through windows and glass doors. It lowered temperatures and the cost of air conditioning. Today, when applied to existing glass, the most advanced...

Getting your arms around marketing (if you think it's easy, think again).(Marketing)
February 1, 2007... MARKETERS HAVE LONG BELIEVED THAT THEY COULD INFLUENCE the buying habits of consumers. In fact, as the definers of both desire and taste, they took pride in creating demand. As Ford has discovered to its dismay, even what would normally be...

Staying out of legal trouble: job advertising, application and interviews.(legal)
February 1, 2007... IN THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF OUR SERIES ON AVOIDING legal pitfalls when hiring employees, this article will focus on the job advertisement, application and interview process. (1) What is asked and said during the hiring process can serve as the...

Three Heads are better than one.(shelf life)
February 1, 2007... As I look around the yard, I know that soon the signs of spring will slowly start to appear all around. The tulips will be in bloom, the grass will start reaching a questionable height and the presence of solicitations hanging on the doorknob...

Cardinal IG president appointed to WDMA Board.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2007... The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA), Des Plaines, Ill., continues its commitment to fostering an association inclusive of all materials, now with direct representation on the board from the insulating glass (IG) side of the...

PPG names Kenny general manager of corporate marketing, construction markets.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2007... PPG Industries has named Patrick J. Kenny to the newly created position of general manager, corporate marketing and construction markets, effective immediately. Kenny has been manager of PPG's construction market team since 2003, and now...

DORMA Architectural Hardware selects Rose as new Product Manager.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2007... DORMA Architectural Hardware has named Gary Rose as Product Manager to support the growth of DORMA Architectural Hardware exit device products. Rose will be the primary link between customers, sales, production, development and design,...

Wausau names Gary Stella as its representative in Washington, Oregon.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2007... Wausau Window and Wall Systems has named Gary Stella as its manufacturer's representative in Washington and Oregon. Owner of Architectural Solutions, Inc. in Portland, Stella provides glazing contractors, general contractors, architects,...

F90 and F92 Grade 1 cylindrical Lockset functions available in MARKS USA "Survivor Series".(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... Introducing the addition of the F90 and F92 Functions to the MARKS USA "Survivor Series" Cylindrical Leversets. To answer the challenge of security in today's classroom environment, MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division has developed the "Survivor...

Napco's Freedom[TM] F64 code free security system is now available.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... NAPCO Security Systems, Inc., is proud to introduce the technologically advanced Freedom[TM] F64 Code-free Security System that eliminates false alarms and maximizes account retention. Freedom is the first code-free system that turns on and off...

Alarm Lock's PDL 1300 narrow stile PIN/Prox lock with audit trail is now available.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... Alarm Lock Systems, Inc. a respected leader in electronic pushbutton standalone locks, has released the PDL 1300 Series Trilogy[R] narrow Stile access locks. Trilogy's family of narrow stile locks and pushbutton convenience for 100-2000 PIN...

CyberLocks[R] cannot be compromised by bumping or picking.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... Videx announces a stainless steel reinforced small format interchangeable core (IC) as the newest addition to the CyberLock[R] family of intelligent lock cylinders. The unique design of all CyberLock cylinders allows you to quickly convert a...

Valli & Valli introduces Frank O. Gehry collection.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... Valli & Valli, the leading Italian manufacturer of door and cabinet hardware, announces the introduction of two new doors handles and a cabinet pull designed by the world's most celebrated architect, Frank O. Gehry. The long-awaited collection,...

Gyro Tech 2100 series manual slide doors provide airborne infection and smoke control for healthcare facilities.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... The Gyro Tech[R] GT 2100 series of manual sliding doors from NABCO Entrances was developed for hospital room applications where air quality control is needed. The GT 2100 Series was rigorously tested and rated for air and smoke infiltration by...

Kaba Access Control is pleased to announce that tutorial videos are now included with E-Plex advanced ACS software used for managing E-Plex 5200 or 5700 locks.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2007... This tutorial video is an excellent tool to illustrate how easy it is to manage the E-Plex 5200 and 5700 locks. Learn everything from managing users, creating/assigning schedules, scheduling holiday and vacation blocks to creating guest and...

BHMA issues revised standards for butts and hinges, and continuous hinges.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the revised publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.1 2006 American National Standard for Butts and Hinges, and ANSI/BHMA A156.26 2006 American National Standard for Continuous Hinges....

GC Sales Associates now covering Southern California for ZERO.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... GC Sales Associates, Inc., Zero International's sales agency for Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is now representing Zero in Southern California as well. Headquartered in La Costa, California, the agency is supporting the product lines of both...

Do you know?(tech tip)
February 1, 2007... In this article, we continue our look at the 2007 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives. Chapter Three of this publication is titled Definitions. We will review some...