Doors and Hardware articles from July 2006

Doors and Hardware archives from July 2006

Calendar 2006.(Calendar)
July 1, 2006... July 8-16, 2006 Association Locksmiths of America (ALOA) Las Vegas, NV www.aloa.org September 11-16, 2006 Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) 2006 31st Annual Conference and Exposition San Diego, CA ...

DHI prepares for the future with EHC program.(IN TOUCH)
July 1, 2006... ASILOOKED THROUGH THE MAY issue of Doors and Hardware, I reviewed the article showcasing the association's first class of EHCs and was filled with a deep sense of pride. Actually seeing it in print in the magazine clearly intensified this...

The DHI Foundation--raising awareness.(DHI PAGE)
July 1, 2006... OVER THE LAST YEAR AND A half, we have been sharing with you a considerable amount of information on safety and security. We have been using phrases and terms such as 'safely securing the built environment', 'balanced fire protection', codes,...

Integrating a security revolving door.(CASE STUDY)
July 1, 2006... IN TODAY'S POST 9/11 WORLD, SECUrity is at the forefront in the minds of security managers of office buildings. In addition to terrorism and espionage, exponential growth, downsizing, and the general complexities of an organization have evolved...

Testing of impact products.
July 1, 2006... THE SEVERE HURRICANE SEASONS experienced during the past several years have contributed to the expanded use of impact-resistant windows and doors in many coastal areas. Changing building codes that demand the use of hurricane-resistant products...

VT Industries recalls 50 years of changes in the architectural wood door industry.
July 1, 2006... "In those days we didn't have room in the main shop to begin our production of architectural doors, so we rented a chicken house on the east side of town. I'll never forget we had to pull a press down these from town with a truck. We put...

Work Structuring to achieve integrated product-process design: Part 2.(CASE STUDY)
July 1, 2006... In part 1 of this Case Study, Boldt pumped grout through 2 holes in the frame called "grout ports," located 76 mm (3") below the header, one on each doorjamb. A grouting crew first fills the doorjambs halfway. Once this grout has set, the crew...

Biometrics simplify access control.(CASE STUDY)
July 1, 2006... THE NEXT TIME SOMEONE asks for a lock on a single door, you might want to think out of the box--and go biometric. Although biometrics might seem out of reach financially, or like space-age overkill, such systems are actually affordable and...

DHI 31st Annual Conference and Exposition: the channel to life safety & security.
July 1, 2006... Experience... - Industry insights first hand - The benefits of networking with key industry leaders as you build alliances and relationships - The latest solutions in products, techniques, and services [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The 20 activities the top 2% of sales performers do--and do well.(MARKETING)
July 1, 2006... I SPEAK AND CONSULT IN A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES AND I FIND IT hard to find 1 or 2% of the sales personnel that would be classified as great. Shocking? It should not be because most corporations hire sales personnel that have never been...

Using ROI to reduce vendor duplication.(SHELF LIFE)
July 1, 2006... IF YOU ARE LIKE MOST DISTRIBUTORS, DUPLICATION OF VENDOR lines is a thorn in your side. The sales folks love it. When we carry duplicate lines, we make it far easier to say yes to the customer. Our ability to take an order, rather than sell, is...

Lever handle and lock sets.(PRODUCT)
July 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....

Simpson[R] adds new doors featuring wrought iron designs.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... Simpson Door Company is pleased to announce the addition of wrought iron glass designs to its Mastermark[R] collection of world-class exterior doors. The new door styles feature forged iron-black grille designs fully enclosed between to panes...

New Door Core Drill Fixture prepares for electrified lock installation.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... Tested by ITS/Warnock Hersey for field drilling, the SDC 7000-DF Door Core Drill Fixture provides the best method of wire preparation for fire rated or non-fire rated particle filled or solid wood doors to accommodate the installation of...

New Interconnected Lock from arrow.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... Arrow Lock and Door Hardware has introduced their new JL Series Interconnected Lock. Offering safety and style, the JL Series is specifically engineered for institutional, retail and multiple dwelling applications including; apartment...

Adams rite 4900 Series heavy duty deadlatch inventoried at Mayflower.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... A substantial stock of new 4900 Series Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA Panic Exit Hardware is now in stock at Mayflower Sales. These units feature an easy-change retractable latch and are with any MS 1850A or MS 1850 deadlocks with the same backset and...

Stanley Security Solutions introduces new MX8 Patented Keying System.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. announces the introduction of the new MX8 Patented Keying System. The MX8 Patented Keying System provides customers with a significant amount of flexibility, enabling them to maximize convenience with optimizing...

Kaba Access Control introduces E-Plex 5200 and 5700.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... Kaba Access Control is pleased to introduce the addition of the E-Plex 5200 and the E-Plex 5700 to its E-Plex brand of electronic access control. The E-Plex 5200 and 5700 are extensions of the E-Plex 5000 Series, which is built upon the...

Xiom Corp. introduces permanent glow-in-the-dark coatings.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... Xiom Corporation has announced a new line of permanent glow-in-the-dark coatings. It is now possible to powder coat anything of any size with a permanent glow-in-the-dark coating. Because the coating is actually a hard plastic, it is more...

DynaLock announces new high visibility push plates.(PRODUCT)
July 1, 2006... DynaLock Corp. has announced a new line of heavy-duty illuminated push plate exit controls. 6500 Series Double-gang push plates are precision machined from solid 6061 aluminum and feature high visibility, long life electroluminescent backlit...

SDC taps RFT associates for New England States.(CORPORATE CORNER)
July 1, 2006... SDC, is pleased to announce the appointment of RFT associates (Middletown, CT), as sales representative for the New England States. The RFT Associates access control team is headed by agency founder Bob Stosse. Additional access control sales...

Ordering On-Line now available at Tanner Bolt & Nut.(INFO)
July 1, 2006... Tanner is pleased to introduce our new Ordering On-Line at www.tannerbolt.com. Our new website now allows customer to place orders on-line, to view our catalogs and technical information, to view account information including open invoices,...

Custom dealer/installer catalog geared for end-users.(INFO)
July 1, 2006... Security Lock Distributors now offers its dealer/installers a full-line, custom catalog. This unique selling tool allows security dealers to customize the front and back cover with their corporate logo and contact information. With complete...

Tiger products hurricane rated.(UPDATE)
July 1, 2006... Tiger Door, LLC is proud to announce the successful testing of its glazed and flush FRP door and frame units to meet or exceed the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code (FBC), the International Building Code (IBC) and the Texas...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
July 1, 2006... Following Tech Tip 54, this one continues with a review of more common definitions used in the model codes as defined in NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Life Safety Code 101, 2006 edition. Fire Door Assembly: Any combination of...