Doors and Hardware articles from June 2006

Doors and Hardware archives from June 2006

Calendar 2006.(Calendar)
June 1, 2006... June 8-10, 2006 American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Expo Los Angeles, CA www.aiaconvention.com June 5-9, 2006 DHI Technical Education School Scottsdale, AZ ...

A victory for the openings industry.(IN TOUCH)
June 1, 2006... IT'S OFFICIAL! THE 2006 NFPA 80, IN A REPORT OF the Motions Committee, in preparation for the June 2006 Association Technical Meeting, announced that the NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows will be forwarded directly to the...

Foundation's goals coming into focus.(DHI PAGE)
June 1, 2006... AS THE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTION year begins to close down (June 30th), activities within the Foundation continue to ramp up. As I have shared with you in recent articles, one of our goals is to position the Foundation as a leading voice for...

Thank you! 2006-2007 DHI Editorial Committee.(Editorial)
June 1, 2006... Many DHI Members are under the impression that Doors and Hardware magazine is created each month by DHI Staff members--and to a certain degree, they are correct. But it would not be possible for us to have so many timely articles written by so...

Sound foundations turning noise into opportunity: ... a practical guide to sound control & acoustical gasketing.
June 1, 2006... SOUND CONTROL IN THE 21st CENTURY has become a double-edged sword. Seeking to contain the rising din of modern life, it also is put to the task for protecting privacy and confidentiality in an increasingly litigious and security-conscious...

Door closers secure & protect the opening.
June 1, 2006... THE ROLE OF A DOOR CLOSER GOES beyond simply closing the door. It fulfills several roles that are vital to the security of the opening, as well as its convenience and the longevity of its components. Several conflicting issues may arise when...

New codes, new choices: what the changes mean for glass in fire doors.
June 1, 2006... ANYONE WHO GREW UP MORE THAN TWO DEcades ago will remember bike riding being very different than it is today. Parents used to let their children ride unaccompanied miles away from home (long before there were cell phones and two way radios for...

Hardware Wreckonomics.
June 1, 2006... At the end of the day, hardware suppliers should ask some tough questions. Did I make a buck today? Did I gain status with customers and prospects? Was I better than my competition? Did I leave anything on the table? Did...

Work structuring to achieve integrated product-process design part I.(CASE STUDY)
June 1, 2006... Due to the fragmentation on Architecture-Engineering-Construction projects, many services and products provided by specialty contractors and fabricators have become commodities. As a result of this local optimization, project planners may use...

Biometrics new technology for doors part II.
June 1, 2006... Part two of these articles covers the various options for biometrics and how they can be selected. Part three will cover the privacy concerns and look at the use of biometrics for time and attendance in addition to access control. The world is...

How to do referrals the right way.(businessbuzz)(Interview)
June 1, 2006... If salespeople should avoid asking for referrals, then how should they leverage their customer relationships to grow their business? What sounds good doesn't always work very well If referral programs were as successful as their...

What not to wear.(LEGAL)
June 1, 2006... WITH THE UPSWING OF THE DOT.COM INDUSTRY, DRESS CODES became more relaxed. Clothing that was once reserved for casual Fridays became acceptable for the entire workweek. Unfortunately, many companies also saw a decrease in productivity as...

Taking time to sharpen the saw.(SHELF LIFE)
June 1, 2006... HAVE YOU EVER WISHED THAT there were two of you? The primary you would spend hours considering the strategic vision of your company; while the secondary you would endure the daily onslaught of phones, email and employee concerns. For most of...

McGuire joins Dunbarton architectural team.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Roger McGuire, AHC has been named Architect Development Manager for Dunbarton Corporation. In this position Mr. McGuire will be responsible for overseeing the Architect Program including identifying and developing architect and building...

Michigan's Premier Door & Hardware supplier expands.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Detroit Door & Hardware Company has expanded its Overhead Door /Material Handling Division sales force with the addition of Rich Noechel. Rich Noechel, of Royal Oak MI, has worked in the door industry for 18 years. He has worked for several...

Adams Rite Manufacturing Company's Scott Sabatini receives historic honor.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Adams Rite Manufacturing Co. is extremely proud to announce that Scott Sabatini, AHC/CDC, CSI/CCPR, their Architectural Specification Manager, has achieved the historic honor of being one of the first in the United States and Canada to be...

Former General Manager of Mulhaupt's Inc., join Access IT.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... Access IT, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced today that Ken Smith, former General Manager of Mulhaupt's, Inc., an architectural openings distributor based in Lafayette, Indiana, has joined the company as a member of its...

Kaba Access Control introduces E-Plex 2000.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Kaba Access Control is pleased to introduce the addition of the E-Plex 2000 series to its E-Plex brand of electronic access control. The E-Plex 2000 is an economical solution for access control combining the strength, simplicity and reliability...

New--SDC electrifies Schlage mechanical lockset.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... In addition to manufacturing their own electrified locksets, SDC now electrifies Schlage manufactured D series mechanical cylindrical locks for retrofit access control applications. The SDC S7200 Schlage D electrified lockset features include...

Double-Action Hinge from DORMA Glas is sleek and functional.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... DORMA Glas now offers a stylish Double-Action Hinge. The fully adjustable hinge offers the curved architectural element inspired from the award winning ARCOS design system. The ARCOS line of hardware for tempered glass doors features flowing...

Honeywell Power Products announces new expandable fire alarm power supplies.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Honeywell Power Products (HPP), has just released two compact, cost-effective power supplies, the HPF24S6 and HPF24S8. Functioning as a stand alone supply or triggered by virtually and 12 or 24 volt fire alarm control panel, these units deliver...

Simplify swing door safety with BEA's LO Linx.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Automatic swing doors must be properly equipped to meet standards and prevent the injury of pedestrians who enter a door's path during a closing cycle. With the LO Linx lockout relay by BEA, ensuring pedestrian safety and meeting standards is...

Price Pfister[R] and Kwikset[R] create the distinctly new Architecturally Inspired Collections[TM].(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Take two amazing brands, each with a track record of unsurpassed quality and innovation, bring them together with matching style and finishes, and you get Architecturally Inspired Collections[TM] by Kwikset and Price Pfister. These collections...

Stanley Security Solutions introduces new and improved 40H mortise lock.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Best Access Systems, a division of Stanley Security Solutions, today announced that its popular 40H mortise lock has undergone a significant design upgrade, combining the critical elements of form and design together with one of the industry's...

The new RK Series Lockset from Arrow will get you thinking.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... For decades, Arrow Lock and Door Hardware has provided locksmiths with quality products at fair prices. Arrow's reputation as the alternative aftermarket brand continues to expand opportunities with the introduction of their new RK Series...

Karpen Steel Custom Doors and Frames announces lighter, less expensive door options.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Karpen Steel's new lightweight and economical offering includes 18 gage doors either vertically steel stiffened or with a polystyrene core. Vertically steel stiffened doors in 18 gage are available in cold-rolled or Galvanneal steel in a wide...

Ridge Tool Company introduces new line of hand tools for the electrical market.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... Ridge Tool Company has recently introduced its new line of RIDGID[R] electrical hand tools that include hand tools for stripping, cutting and crimping a variety of wire types and gauges. The new RIGID electrical hand tools offer features that...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Baron Metal Industries, Inc.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2006... ASSA ABLOY has acquired Baron Metal Industries, Inc., a leading producer of steel doors and frames in Canada. Baron is a well established company primarily in the Canadian commercial steel door and frame industry. Baron has established itself...

Grainger announces largest product expansion in its company history at national manufacturing week.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2006... North America's leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, today announced it is adding over 39,000 products to its new 2006 catalog launching April 3, 2006. The expansion brings the number of products offered through its catalog...

Industrial Opportunity Partners acquires The Algoma Group, a leading wood door manufacturer.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2006... The Algoma Group ("Algoma" or the "Company"), comprised of Algoma Hardwoods, Inc., Appalachian Door, LLC., and Ameri-Door, Inc., have been acquired by Industrial Opportunity Partners ("IOP"), a Chicago-based private equity firm, together with...

U.S. military secures Middle East base camps using biometric handreaders.(INFO)
June 1, 2006... Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that the U.S. military is using its biometric Schlage Recognition Systems Handreaders housed inside a custom portal to ensure only authorized individuals access base camps in the Middle East....

CRL introduces "CRL53" Glass and Glazing Catalog.(INFO)
June 1, 2006... C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) is introducing the second in a series of five Master Catalogs, the "CRL53" Glass and Glazing Catalog. The catalog also features CRL's extensive selection of glass hardware for use with mirrors, retail displays,...

SDC Comprehensive CD Rom Catalog with product demo's.(INFO)
June 1, 2006... SDC has introduced a new Comprehensive CD Rom Catalog #14, effective January 2006. The CD-Rom includes new SDC products, downloadable product literature, the new Price List #14, CSI 3-Part Specs, animated product demos, your local SDC sales...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
June 1, 2006... This Tech Tip is a review of definitions of common terms typically used throughout the model building codes. Our reference for these definitions is the 2006 edition of the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code. ...