Doors and Hardware articles from June 2007

Doors and Hardware archives from June 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... June 3-8, 2007 DHI Education Program Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale, AZ www.dhi.org/education June 20-22, 2007 CSI Show Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD www.csinet.org August 7-8,...

Tragedy a call to action for our industry.(in TOUCH)
June 1, 2007... THE RECENT SHOOTINGS AT VIRGINIA Tech University have once again brought to the forefront concerns for safety in our nation's schools. Security Distributing & Marketing magazine recently spoke with a variety of experts in the security industry...

The tragic events that shape our lives.(life safety & security)
June 1, 2007... WE CAN ALL LOOK BACK at the tragic event that took place on the campus of Virginia Tech and be left with a profound sense of sadness at such a senseless act of violence. When you stop to take a look at all of the significant tragic events...

St. Regis Hotel: access control system--multiple applications.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2007... Because the new St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco combines traditional hotel occupancy with high-end condominium residences and a cultural center, its access control system must also address multiple uses, as well as San Francisco fire department...

Specialty access from below: floor, vault and sidewalk doors.
June 1, 2007... THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL buildings is similar to that of the human body. Beneath the surface, there are fundamental operating systems that help the building operate effectively and efficiently. In between floors, buildings are lined with...

ANSI/BHMA certification: without a properly functioning door closer on a door, a strong wind could cause it to swing open, slam shut or remain open inadvertently.
June 1, 2007... IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, BUILDERS, architects and construction specifiers rely on sound door closers, as well as other door hardware, to function properly and provide a safe measure of ingress and egress. To ensure that the product is...

Inspection of fire-rated door assemblies: this article will attempt to explain the new inspection requirements and allay these concerns.
June 1, 2007... FOR MANY MONTHS YOU HAVE READ AND HEARD INFORMATION regarding the affect the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) publication number 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2007 edition will have on new and existing...

Five questions to ask yourself before installing door hardware.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2007... EVER GET TO WORK & REALIZE ONE SOCK DOESN'T MATCH THE OTHER? In the morning rush you grabbed what you thought was a pair, slipped them on, then at 9:30 looked down and saw black on the left ankle and blue on the right. Choosing a matching pair...

Wind codes shape our future.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2007... IN THE YEARS SINCE 1992, WHEN HURRICANE ANDREW CAUSED $21.6 BILLION of insured damage to Florida and Louisiana, severe storm wind codes have gone from being practically non-existent to being the threshold of inclusion within the International...

Impact-resistant vinyl doors add security to homes.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2007... WHEN HURRICANE WARNINGS are issued in Madeira Beach, Florida most oceanfront residents scramble to secure their homes. Not Larry and Brenda Roelofs. While other homeowners in the seaside town located on the Gulf of Mexico go into full storm...

Security technology: navigating needs & options.
June 1, 2007... THE TECHNOLOGY MARKETPLACE OFFERS electronic devices designed to make life easier, simpler, faster, and safer. In the post-9/11 world, building owners, tenants, and occupants are concerned about threats--from terrorism, crime, and workplace...

DHI remembers Joseph F. LaForce.
June 1, 2007... OVER 50 YEARS AGO, JOE LAFORCE began a small hardware supply company with just two employees. Today, LaForce, Inc. employs 400 people and is one of the country's largest distributors of commercial doors and hardware as well as manufacturing...

When the sales mentality meets the buyer mindset.(marketing)
June 1, 2007... IT WAS A WELCOME TELEPHONE call. "I just want to stop by, say hello and let you know how much I appreciated your help back then." Ten years had gone by since we had connected and I was looking forward to seeing this former business executive. A...

Keeping good employees: money as an internal motivator.(employee retention)
June 1, 2007... IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MONEY to be used as an internal motivator? We hear a great deal about motivators that aren't strictly compensation-based, and those can be (and are) quite valuable. However, in the interest of keeping ahead of the curve in...

Why leaders fail.(leadership)
June 1, 2007... DONALD TRUMP, PARAGON of the real estate world, files for bankruptcy. Richard Nixon, 37th U.S. President, resigns the presidency over the Watergate scandal. Jennifer Capriati, rising tennis star, enters a rehabilitation center for drug addicts....

Motivating the unmotivated.(management)
June 1, 2007... IF YOU'RE FRUSTRATED in your efforts to elicit the best from each of your subordinates, chances are it's not that they can't be motivated, but that the wrong methods are being used to motivate them. The secret is to package what you want...

Liquidating dead inventory vendor returns.(shelf life)
June 1, 2007... 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...

New Design/Project Engineer at Amesbury Door Hardware.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2007... Greg Morehouse has been promoted to the position of Design/Project Engineer for the Door Hardware division of Amesbury Group in Sioux Falls, SD. Greg will be responsible for working on next generation hardware for the sliding patio and swing...

Quality Engineer added at Amesbury Door Hardware.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2007... Lisa Budde has been promoted to the position of Quality Engineer for the Door Hardware division of Amesbury Group in Sioux Falls, SD. Lisa is responsible for coordination ISO and OHSAS documentation, and Quality Compliance, in her new position...

K.B.O. Sales now covering Florida for Premier.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2007... K.B.O. Sales has been appointed as Premier's sales agency for Florida. The sales team of Mike Overton, John Kay, and Doug Breckenridge will be responsible for setting up new accounts as well as providing sales support to existing customers and...

Premier announces personnel additions and promotions.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2007... Brian Wilhite recently joined Premier's engineering department. As a process engineer Wilhite will oversee all the company's door, frame, and window detailing. Wilhite replaces Jack Battaglia who is retiring after serving Premier and Dittco for...

Zero International sound solutions.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... A 20-page guide to sound as it applies to doors and openings, this booklet discusses the principles of noise problems, explains the transmission of sound, how it is measured, and provides a good understanding of STC value, plus the role of...

Architectural Control Systems, Inc.: ACSI MK-10 Request to Exit Switch.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... Architectural Control Systems (ACSI) announces the introduction of the MK-10 Request to Exit Switch Kit for their Series 1500 Product Line of Electric Mortise Locks. The MK-10 is a field installable switch kit for use with all Schlage L....

Weather shield now available for Kaba products.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... Kaba Access Control now offers a weather shield designed with a spring-loaded face plate that provides protection against weather and accidental damage, while still allowing easy access to the lock. The weather shield is a perfect solution for...

Door pulls for commercial applications available from Hager Companies.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... Hager Companies is carrying an extensive line of commercial door pulls for the architect and commercial builder industries. The company has a wide collection of pull designs or they can provide custom pulls made to the buyer's specifications....

New door closer has hidden benefits.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... Samuel Heath has recently launched a new product onto the American market following years of intensive research and development. The new door closer, named PerkoPower, is designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards that Samuel...

Vacuum lifter handles heavy, compact boxes.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... An ergonomic vacuum tube lifter that features a dual pad attachment which is designed to handle heavy boxes of nails, staples, hardware, and similar products is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts. [ILLUSTRATION...

Detex Corporation announces extended warranties on complete door hardware line.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2007... Detex Corporation, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of door hardware for life safety and loss prevention, is introducing extended warranty periods on all Detex products, effective immediately. With an established reputation as a...

Mayflower increases stock of Jackson products.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2007... In expanding the scope of its offerings to the aluminum storefront industry, Mayflower has substantially broadened its stock of Jackson products. Expansions are in the 1200, 10 and 20 series exit devices with the required trim and concealed...

Top Notch Distributors' new logo declares valuable service!(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2007... Top Notch Distributors provides nationwide service to the architectural door hardware industry. Three strategically placed locations guarantee same-day shipping, 99%+ accuracy rate, freight free policy on qualified orders, full-service keying,...

InterEdge expands production of fire rated glazing to south west.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2007... InterEdge Technologies announces the UL certification of the AFG Alvarado, Texas branch to produce and distribute non-wired PyroEdge 20 and Scott Pyran ceramic glazing. According to Tim Andersen, Sales Manager, "all orders will be turned around...

Blue Giant launches new interactive Web site.(CORPORATE CORNER)(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... Other on-line Web site features include: dealer locator, service and parts request, warranty registration, and quote request. For more information on Blue Giant go to www.BlueGiant.com. Or contact Steve Greco at 800-668-7078 or...

New Honeywell Power monitored supplies expand security systems.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2007... Honeywell Power Products announces it has launched a new line of power supplies designed to solve power availability problems for expanding intrusion alarm systems. Honeywell's HPS3PM and HPS5PM Series provide newly-added security devices with...

New limited lifetime warranty on Special-Lite flush doors [ED 22].(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2007... Special-Lite now provides a limited lifetime warranty on their flush door models, in addition to the 10-year, 100 percent parts and labor warranty that covers their entire line of doors, framing, and panels. The new, limited lifetime...

Do you know?(tech tip)
June 1, 2007... Chapter 4 of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 80 Standard for Openings and Other Protectives 2007 is the reference for this Tech Tip. As in previous articles, looking for changes in this new edition is the goal. The basic content...