Doors and Hardware articles from January 2003

Doors and Hardware archives from January 2003

Calendar 2003.
January 1, 2003... February 2 - 4 Canadian Retail Hardware Association Canadian Hardware and Building Materials Show Toronto, ON 800/268-3965 www.crha.com February 12 - 13 Smart Card Alliance Mid-Winter February Meeting ...

People--our greatest asset! (In Touch).
January 1, 2003... IN 1992, THIS WAS THE DHI PRESIDENTIAL THEME chosen by Jim Ageton, DAHC. It was an appropriate theme back then and still is today. This is the time of year we often pause to reflect on the previous year (Can you believe it is already 2003?...

Taking our own advice. (Dhi Page: A Look Inside).
January 1, 2003... RECENTLY IN OUR PAGES WE EXAMINED THE hows and whys of website development and the various ways in which businesses can use the Internet to create what Christopher Kearney calls a "web presence" (see our December 2002 issue for Kearney's...

Basic training. (DHI Distance Learning).
January 1, 2003... SAY THE WORD "INVESTMENT" THESE DAYS AND you'll probably get heads shaking sadly around the room. But there is still one form of investment that pays handsomely--investing in your staff through training. Not only does training boost employee...

Trimming turkeys and securing eagles. (Guerilla Interview Tactics).
January 1, 2003... GOALS, VISION AND STRATEGY, AS IMPORTANT AS THEY ARE TO ANY ORGANIZATION, are irrelevant without the right people executing them. In fact, a great dream with the wrong team is a nightmare. There is nothing a leader can do that brings a bigger...

Lessons on management communication from the Bard.
January 1, 2003... IF YOU THINK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES have changed in the past 400 years or so, think again. Astute leaders from centuries past, namely William Shakespeare, regularly addressed a variety of management challenges, dilemmas and processes. In the...

Slash your tech support bills--support yourself first.
January 1, 2003... IN TODAY'S HIGH-TECH AGE, FEW PEOPLE CAN WORK DAY-TO-DAY WITHOUT technical support. Whether it's a misbehaving PC, printer, copier, or any number of other technological devices, sooner or later you or your staff will have to call tech support...

Intruder at the threshold: the growing concern of mold infestation.
January 1, 2003... MOLD HAS BECOME A GROWING CONCERN for building-material manufacturers and dealers as well as for architects and contractors. With headlines and news reports blaring tales of eight-figure payouts due to health problems resulting from mold in...

Hardware adds style to function at Fort Worth venue. (Case Study).
January 1, 2003... AT FORT WORTH'S STRIKING Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, door hardware is playing a dual supporting role, enhancing the style of the most visible public areas while providing the functions needed to ensure safe and secure passage....

Inside the guide.
January 1, 2003... Welcome to the 2003 DHI Education Resource Guide--your complete source for career development and industry education. DHI continues to produce quality education programs for the architectural openings industry. This past year, nearly 2,000...

Something for every career stage.
January 1, 2003... Novices (0-5 years in the industry) DHI considers people "new" to the industry up to 5 years into their career. If you are a novice, DHI has devised special programs to help you advance your education. Many of these programs prepare you...

Certification program: how do I become certified?
January 1, 2003... Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) and Certified Door Consultant (CDC) are the DHI certification designations recognized as marks of excellence and in demand by the construction industry. The letters AHC and CDC after an individual's name...

Technical Schools. (Face-to-Face Education).
January 1, 2003... Educating the Industry for Over 45 Years The courses began in 1954 and are the most intensive form of education offered by DHI. Industry experts lead each course and share their knowledge and experience with students. Attendees have an...

2003 DHI management series workshops. (Management Series).
January 1, 2003... Regional educational programs designed to help industry managers make more informed decisions as they guide their companies in a changing marketplace. Sponsored by the DHI Education Foundation These programs offer management-level...

New! University of Industrial Distribution. (Management Series).
January 1, 2003... The University of Industrial Distribution (UID) is the go-to-market equivalent of the Harvard Executive MBA program. Sponsored by DHI, the UID strives to provide excellence in education by procuring the leading industry experts as instructors...

Industry education courses (IEC). (Face-to-Face Education).
January 1, 2003... IECs bring top 2-day educational programs to the regional and local level. These courses provide the latest in technical training, covering topics critical to the core knowledge needed to succeed in our channel of distribution. Becoming a...

Fundamentals of Architectural Doors and Hardware self-study course. (Distance Learning).
January 1, 2003... Providing your staff (newcomers and veterans) with a formal education in the basics of our industry has never been easier or more effective! Delivered in convenient, high-speed CD-ROM format, this new training tool employs state-of-the-art...

More don'ts: getting ahead in 2003. (Business Buzz).
January 1, 2003... IF UNCERTAINTY IS THE ONE word that best describes the 2002 business environment, then it looks as if we can expect a repeat performance in 2003. We can look forward to continued erratic customer behavior, even higher customer expectations (is...

C. R. Laurence Co. (People).
January 1, 2003... C. R. Laurence Co., Inc., has recently appointed two new members to its sales team. Wayne Williams has been named as the new Southwestern Regional Sales Manager, working out of the company's Dallas office. Wayne brings more than 34 years of...

Les Portes Baillargeon/Ballargeon Doors. (People).
January 1, 2003... Baillargeon Doors has appointed Bill Lachapelle to the position of Director, Sales and Marketing U.S.A. Lachappelle brings with him a wealth of experience, talent and an extensive background in the door and window industry, as well as knowledge...

Galaxy Control Systems. (People).
January 1, 2003... Galaxy Control Systems welcomes Carey Hofmann as the new West Regional Sales Manager. Hofmann's position includes support for existing dealers and recruitment of new dealers in the western United States. He will be based in Phoenix, Arizona,...

Correction.
January 1, 2003... Our notice for Amweld Building Products in the September issue contained a minor error. Chris Leighty, District Sales Manager for the Upper Midwest region, will be responsible for potential and existing accounts in WI, MN, ND, SD, NE, IA and...

ASD 2000, Ltd. (People).
January 1, 2003... ASD 2000, Ltd., announces that Bob Casson has joined its sales team as Sales Representative. Bob comes to ASD with eight years industry experience and will focus on sales and product development. ASD 2000, Ltd., 130 Milner Ave., Toronto, ON...

Norfield Industries and Vega Automation form strategic alliance. (Acquisitions).
January 1, 2003... The alliance between Northern California's Norfield Industries with Toronto's Vega Automation marks a new direction for both companies, combining the design and manufacturing agility of Vega with the sales and marketing strength of Norfield....

Bosch acquires Philips Communication, Security and Imaging. (Acquisitions).
January 1, 2003... Bosch Security Systems has recently acquired Philips Communication, Security and Imaging. Bosch President/CEO, Peter Ribinski, notes that the integration of access control and intrusion with CCTV will provide the company with added strength in...

Small lock with big lock holding power. (Products).
January 1, 2003... Adams Rite introduces the new MS Maglock, the latest product in its long line of security hardware. The ingenious design of the MS Maglock utilizes a pair of spring loaded, hardened steel mandibles that instantly clamp the armature in the even...

Trim targeted for schools, hospitals, government buildings. (Products).
January 1, 2003... Corbin Russwin Architectural Hardware announces the availability of a new 900 Series heavy duty, electrically controlled trim for ED5000 Series exit devices. This addition to the line of electrified products is ideal for applications that...

New pull handles and push bars. (Products).
January 1, 2003... International Door Closers, Inc., now offers a complementary line of 1" diameter, solid aluminum, door pull handles and push bars in its line of products. The pull handles are available in 9", 10" and 12" CTC lengths and the push bars come with...

New exit bar with redundant infrared beams. (Products).
January 1, 2003... The new 692 SmartBar from IR Security & Safety provides increased convenience and reliability when exiting a door featuring electromagnetic locks. The exit bar employs two completely redundant and directionally opposed infrared detection...

Enhanced automatic door operator. (Products).
January 1, 2003... Dor-O-Matic, Inc., announces enhancements to its Benchmark ADA automatic door operator. The Benchamrk operator opens doors automatically with push plate activation systems and also functions as a normal pedestrian door that can be opened...

Affordable, sound-insulating door assemblies. (Products).
January 1, 2003... Pioneer Industries, Inc., offers its PIOSONIC STC-52 hollow metal door, as well as other models in its line at aggressive prices. PIOSONIC models are available with STC ratings from 35 to 51, fire ratings up to 3 hours and glass vision panels....

Center lock for glass entry systems. (Products).
January 1, 2003... C. R. Laurence Co., Inc., introduces a new center lock for all glass commercial entryways and storefronts. The new locks are available in four different models for use as office locks, entrance locks, passage locks and storeroom locks. All four...

Online directory added to Masterspec. (Infosources).
January 1, 2003... ARCOM has recently incorporated the SpecSource online directory into its Masterspec program, a powerful, efficient and easy-to-use master specification system that provides specifiers all the important criteria to make the right specification...

IND-EX, Inc., goes global. (E-News).
January 1, 2003... Rubber extrusion specialty company, INDEX, Inc., a subsidiary of Zero International, has recently launched a new website. Visitors to www.ind-ex.biz will find useful information about the company's comprehensive technical capabilities and...

Security made easy. (Updates).
January 1, 2003... ESSEX Industries has announced a nationwide program that provides a single source for commercial security equipment, consulting and services. The program is named Building Security and provides architects and building owners and managers a...