Doors and Hardware articles from January 2006

Doors and Hardware archives from January 2006

Calendar 2006.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... January 11-14, 2006 International Builders Show & tecHOMExpo Orlando, FL www.buildersshow.com February 18-22, 2006 Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) 79th Annual Meeting Indian Wells, CA ...

A dialogue on trends to assist future plans.(IN TOUCH)
January 1, 2006... IT SEEMS APPROPRIATE TO FIRST OF ALL WISH OUR readers a Happy New Year and to extend our staff's wishes for a successful, prosperous and peaceful 2006. On behalf or our staff, we say thank you for your support and confidence. This issue of...

Update on the activities of the Education Foundation.(DHI PAGE)
January 1, 2006... AS WE START THE NEW YEAR, I WANTED TO TAKE this time to update you on the strategic direction of the Foundation. Some may ask, "Why does the Foundation exist?" Quite simply, the Foundation exists to raise the funds necessary to provide...

Door hardware controls traffic at DeVos Place convention center.(CASE STUDY)
January 1, 2006... GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN... The new DeVos Place convention center in Grand Rapids features flowing lines that reflect the Grand River next to which it is situated. The facility's door hardware plays a parallel role in maintaining the flow of...

DHI roundtable association leaders discuss industry trends.(Interview)(Discussion)
January 1, 2006... RECENTLY, DHI SAT DOWN WITH JEFF WHERRY OF THE STEEL DOOR Institute, Peter Rush of Builders Hardware Manufacturer Association and Carl Wagus of American Architectural Manufacturers Association. As we head into 2006, we thought it would be a...

Here we go again! Another code change ... another opportunity ... ours to gain or lose.
January 1, 2006... BEHIND EVERY NEW BUILDING CODE CHANGE, there is opportunity. If that's not already standard wisdom in our industry, it should be! Once again, we have an opportunity to grow our industry and further enhance our standing as life safety...

Need help specifying today's complex openings? Contact a DHI certified Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) or Certified Door Consultant (CDC).(CONSULTANTS AHCs & CDCs)(Directory)
January 1, 2006... What DHI Consultants Can Do For You: Assist in the coordination process between architects, owners, contractors and building officials, as it relates to architectural openings. * Help interpret door and hardware requirements as...

How to get more than you expect in 2006.(businessbuzz)
January 1, 2006... ALAN GREENSPAN EXPRESSES CAUTIONARY CONCERNS ABOUT the economy. The price of gasoline eats into the family budget, the fiscal impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will be felt for years, the debt from the Iraqi war mounts, interest rates edge...

Your most valuable asset.(SHELF LIFE)
January 1, 2006... I RECENTLY SPENT SOME TIME WITH A LARGE DISTRIBUTOR IN Florida. The original reason for my visit was to assess the company's purchasing procedures and look for ways to improve the procurement process. After spending some time with the...

C.R. Mayer & Company announces new chief sales representative.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... C.R. Mayer & Company, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama based manufactures representative agency, has announced the hiring of Mr. Ian C. Mayer, CSI, as chief sales representative for several of the major agency accounts including SELECT Products, Ltd....

Continental Instruments hires Brian Arenofsky as Regional Sales Manager.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Brian Arenofsky has joined Continental Instruments, inc. of Amityville, NY as the organization's Northeast Regional Sales Manager. Brian will be available for training seminars and sales support beginning October 31, 2005. Based out of Toms...

Joe Walston joins sales force at Continental Instruments.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Continental Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce that Joe Walston has joined it's sales force as the Southeast Sales Manager, effective September 10, 2005. He is based out of his Georgia home office and will be of assistance to North &...

Kelly Yakel and Erik Kai Peterson, AHC join TA West as Territory Manager.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... TA West is pleased to announce the hiring of Erik Kai Peterson, AHC Territory Manager-Northern California and Kelly Yakel, Territory Manager-Southern California. Erik Peterson, AHC has more than 20-years experience as a commercial hardware...

Overly Company announces new sales representatives.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... The Overly Companies announce the addition of a new sales representative to its network: FED Sales Associates. With his main office located in Oley, PA, Fred Deisher will represent the products of Overly and Tiger Door Companies in Eastern PA,...

Filling empty space with storage profits.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... US Door and Building Components offers help with the conversion of empty space into rentable storage. Many existing storage facilities have underutilized areas throughout their property; under stairwells, in large hallways or in un-rented...

Windsor Republic Doors introduces new STC48 &50 rated door systems.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Windsor Republic Door is now offering STC 48 and STC50 door systems. This superior STC assembly consists of a noticeably lighter weight door (approximately 25% less than current market products) along with standard "rabbated" hollow metal...

Residential automatic door opener for accessibility-challenged.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Power Access Corporation, a leading manufacturer of door openers for the accessibility market, announces its new, patented Model 2300 automated door opener, specifically designed for the residential market. The slim design of this...

VISTAMATIC vision panels.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... A user - friendly, patented viewing panel for discreet, effective surveillance of secure or sensitive areas. Comprising clear and opaque sheets of glass in a single frame, the VISTAMATIC vision panel is opened and closed using a choice of...

Hafele lever handle and lock sets.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... With a continual expansion of all products, Hafele has added lever handle and lock sets to the current range of functional door hardware. These lever handle and lock sets are for residential applications and are complimentary to all door types....

DORMA interchangeable core locks now available with temporary plastic core.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Interchangeable core locks from DORMA ordered less core now come with a temporary plastic core installed at the factory at no additional charge. This facilitates easier operation of the lockset until the installation of the permanent cores. The...

Peterson Custom Software--Software for Hardware.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... "Software for Hardware", a software product written to do take-offs, scheduling, drawing, create shop work orders, create Purchase Orders and Delivery Tickets, now offers a Hardware "configurator". This new tool is integrated into Software for...

MARKS USA introduces the only electrified grade 1 lockset featuring the "CLUTCH".(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Electrified Survivor Series locksets with the "CLUTCH" are available for operation as either electrically locked or unlocked. When locked, the Survivor's clutch disengages the outside lever allowing it to turn freely without opening the latch....

Designing with glass & light: TGP offers Pilkington Profilit[TM].(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Technical Glass Products (TGP) is pleased to offer Pilkington Porfilit[TM], an exciting alternative to glass block and other translucent materials for commercial and residential applications. The Pilkington Profilit glazing system consists of...

Zero's Photoluminescent product line satisfies New York City Building Code mandates for Exit Path Markings.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Bronx, N.Y. -- Zero International's complete line of Photoluminescent Exit Path Marking Systems is designed for compliance with Standard RS 6-1/1A of New York City Building Code Section 27-383(b) mandating the use of close-to-the-floor...

Crane Revolving Door Company expands Canadian sales force.(CORPORATE CORNER)
January 1, 2006... Crane Revolving Door Company, A DORMA Group North America Company, has partnered with key independent representatives in Canada. This new sales force will assist the glass and glazing community along with architects within their territories....

AMBICO Limited celebrates 50 years.(CORPORATE CORNER)
January 1, 2006... During the week-end of October 14 and 15, AMBICO Limited celbrated 50 years of success as a manufacturer of specialized door and frame products. The celebrations were highlighted by a Gala held on October 15th in the Ballroom of the Fairmont...

BHMA updates Standard for Architectural Trim.(UPDATE)
January 1, 2006... The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156. 6-2005 American National Standard for Architectural Trim. This publication is an update of a 2001 version. ANSI/BHMA A156.6 covers requirements...

Special-Lite doors first to earn GREENGUARD Certification.(UPDATE)
January 1, 2006... The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification to the entrance system products of Special-Lite, Inc. Special-Lite doors and frames are the first commercial door and frame products to meet the...

Accurate announces new catalog release.(INFO)
January 1, 2006... Accurate Manufactured Products Group, A US manufacturer of special fasteners and machine shop aids, celebrates their 10th year in business with the release of 6 new product catalogs and a re-designed web site. The featured catalogs are: Sex...

Harmon, Inc. renovates West Palm Beach Marriott.(INFO)
January 1, 2006... Enhancing both performance and appearance, specialty glazing contractor Harmon, Inc. manufactured and installed a sound-dampening, hurricane-impact resistant curtainwall on West Palm Beach Marriott's renovated guest room tower. Working closely...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
January 1, 2006... In this Tech Tip we will look at the 2003 edition of the International Code Council/American National Standards Institute ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities and what it has to say about signage mounting heights and...