Doors and Hardware articles from June 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from June 2005

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... June 6-10 DHI Technical School Scottsdale, AZ 703/222-2010 www.dhi.org June 6-10 NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition[R] Las Vegas, NV 617/984-7275 www.nfpa.org/wsce June 17-24 ALOA Show...

Gross margin or markup.(IN TOUCH)
June 1, 2005... AT A RECENT MEETING OF distributor owners, the question was asked of me, "Jerry, when was the last time you dedicated your column to the difference between gross margin and markup?" This was followed by the next comment, "You need to!" So, once...

Good news for the next generation of industry professionals.(DHI PAGE)
June 1, 2005... TALK ABOUT A CHANGE. I AM fresh out of the technology sector where I have spent more than eighteen years. Gone are the days of engineers trying to explain to me why a customer's Windows application is taking so long to design. In are the days...

Business planning questions.
June 1, 2005... DOOR AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTOR MANAGERS We're halfway through 2005. How has your company done so far? Perhaps now would be a good time to sit down and evaluate your company's performance and identify any areas of concern. The following...

Acoustical assemblies: what is ASTM E-90 and what you need to know about it.
June 1, 2005... IN THE WORLD OF SPECIAL purpose doors and windows, sound retardant (acoustical) assemblies are one of the most common used in commercial building. An acoustical assembly is an acoustical door or window that maintains its basic operating...

A door manufacturers' guide to understanding new WDMA standards.
June 1, 2005... WHEN SPECIFYING ARCHITECTURAL WOOD FLUSH DOORS, THERE IS AT LEAST ONE STANDARD you want your manufacturer to adhere to the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). The WDMA I.S. 1A-04 is an industry standard that provides quality levels...

Protecting the door system.
June 1, 2005... WHEN ANY OF THE COMPONENTS IN a door system don't work properly, it's more than just inconvenient or annoying. Add in the ever-increasing cost of a service call, the potential for damage caused or worsened by the malfunction, the possible...

Making the rules: NFPA battles ASIS for development of security standards.(Code Corner)
June 1, 2005... THE SECURITY INDUSTRY PROVIDES PROTECTION, BUT WHAT protects the security industry from delivering inconsistent, widely fluctuating results? Several national organizations have begun creating comprehensive security standards and guidelines,...

Making history: meet us in St. Louis again?
June 1, 2005... WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW A LITTLE OF THE HISTORY OF OUR convention since this year is an anniversary year, our 30TH Conference and Exposition. As many of you are planning to head to St. Louis this September, you are probably looking...

The ten commandments: security design.
June 1, 2005... THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT A FACILITY IS TO design for security from the building's conception. Security design must be approached in three directions: architecturally, operationally and technologically. Technology should never be a substitute...

Always open always closed revolving door security: advantages of security revolving doors.
June 1, 2005... KEYPAD AND READER ACCESS CONTROLS ARE widely used. So are revolving doors. Both are well known and are not considered new technologies. However, when you combine the two, you get benefits that are not widely known. This article is about...

It pays to help new staff start right.(MANAGEMENT MATTERS)
June 1, 2005... AN EFFECTIVE ORIENTATION FOR YOUR NEW EMPLOYEES CAN pay back big dividends in staff retention, employee commitment and customer satisfaction. Staff members who are properly trained and welcomed at the beginning of their careers feel good...

Getting into an inventory "state of mind" (part 2).(Stockkeeping Universe)
June 1, 2005... YOU'VE HEARD THE SAYING "LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION" when it comes to real estate. When talking about hard goods distribution, it is "inventory, inventory, inventory!" Every distributor in the world deals with some inventory issues. Some...

Attracting new business on a shoestring budget.(SALES)
June 1, 2005... IN A RECENT MARKETING WORKSHOP I ATTENDED, I DISCOVERED that most business owners rely on just two or three strategies to attract new business. Even well-established companies tend to rely on one or two strategies. However, there is a multitude...

Deceuninck announces promotions.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2005... Deceuninck North America, has announced the promotion of Peter Quig to the new position of Vice President of Supply Chain. Royce Ruggles has been appointed to succeed Mr. Quig as Director of Operations from the company's Oakland, N.J. facility;...

DORMA names new president.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2005... Scott Duncan has been named Chief Executive Officer and President of DORMA Architectural Hardware. He will be based out of DORMA's Reamstown, Pa., headquarters and will be responsible for all aspects of DORMA Architectural Hardware's business,...

JELD-WEN PUR-Fiber technology.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... JELD-WEN has spearheaded a massive research and development effort into creating the next generation of exterior fiberglass doors. The result is being unveiled at this year's International Builders Show (IBS), where JELD-WEN is showing off its...

Hafele offers rustic brass and iron handles and knobs.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... The term "rustic" describes a popular characteristic in the world of decorative hardware. Hafele offers an array of rustic handles and knobs available in weathered steel finish or antique bronze on brass. These pieces are intricately designed,...

NAPCO introduced Platinum Power[TM] high performance power supplies & accessories.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... NAPCO Security Group, Inc. is pleased to introduce Platinum Power[TM], a new line of high performance power supplies and power accessories for burglary, fire, access control and CCTV applications. Carried exclusively by all NAPCO Independent...

Stabilus' new Lift-O-Mat[R] INOX combines maximum functionality with corrosion resistance.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... Stabilus, the world market leader in the design and manufacture of gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers, introduces the Lift-O-Mat[R] INOX stainless steel gas springs for a variety of industries. The Lift-O-Mat provides effortless...

Solid wood raised panel doors now feature selected university sports team logos.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... E.F. San Juan, Inc. has recently introduced a new line of solid-wood doors that feature carvings of selected collegiate sports team logos. The Florida-based custom millwork company has an exclusive license to manufacture and sell these unique...

Vanishing glass walls offer flexibility and ease.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... Combining the clean beauty of a glass wall with dual-pane, weather-tight security, the NanaWall[TM] creates exciting new car-delivery options and dealership entryways with its ability to easily fold away and create wide open space. The...

Sensormatic[R] AC500 upgrades.(UPDATES)
June 1, 2005... Continental Instruments Inc., is proud to announce upgrades for Sensormatic[R] AC500 access control Software! Repair, replacement and upgrades are available for Sensor Panel I and Sensor Panel II access control panels. CA3000 software from...

Boyle & Chase stocks RCI.(UPDATES)
June 1, 2005... Boyle & Chase now stocks the complete RCI product line! If you need an electric strike, panic bar, power supply, magnetic lock, push button or all of the above, we stock it so you don't have to. Every function, finish and model is on shelf...

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain to increase production capacity with move to new facility.(UPDATES)
June 1, 2005... Vetrotech Saint-Gobain recently announced that it will soon move its North American headquarters and manufacturing operations, currently located in Auburn, Washington, to a newly refurbished 33,000-square-foot facility, also located in Auburn....

All clear fire-rated glass products now UL approved!(UPDATES)
June 1, 2005... In response to customer and industry requests, Vetrotech is proud to announce a UL listing for their entire clear fire rated glass product line. In December of 2004 Vetrotech Saint-Gobain performed 8 new successful fire tests to bring a UL...

New Akron hardware distribution center.(UPDATES)
June 1, 2005... Akron Hardware, a national wholesale distributor of architectural hardware and security products, announces the opening of its third distribution center. The new facility, located in Bartlett, Tennessee, will open in June, 2005. With Akron's...

DORMA Acquires Carolina Door Controls, Inc.(INFO)
June 1, 2005... In its continuing commitment to deliver advanced automatic door technology with responsive service, DORMA has acquired Carolina Door Controls, Inc. (CDC) of Durham, NC creating the world's largest supplier of automatic door equipment and...

New DORMA Web site offers improved access to product information.(E-NEWS)
June 1, 2005... DORMA Group North America has launched an improved Web site, www.dorma.com/usa, which contains a wide range of product information in a user-friendly format. DORMA Group North America has built its new Web site on its parent company's format to...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
June 1, 2005... In the April 2005 issue of Doors and Hardware magazine, we ran the complete list of division titles for the new CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) MasterFormat[TM] 2004 edition. In this Tech Tip, we will continue to explore the new...