Doors and Hardware articles from June 2008

Doors and Hardware archives from June 2008

calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... June 15-22, 2008 ALOA 2008 Convention & Exposition Security Dallas, TX www.aloa.org June 3-6, 2008 Construct 2008 Las Vegas, NV www.constructshow.com November 7-15, 2008 DHI 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition Boston, MA...

It just keeps getting better ...(in TOUCH)
June 1, 2008... THE NFPA 101 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS have been approved! In 2007, our industry leadership generated a change to the 2007 Edition of NFPA 80, Standard for Fire-Rated Doors and Other Opening Protective. The Standard now comprises a requirement...

Biometrics provide "hands down" security for military & law enforcement.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2008... IF THE GOAL OF AN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM IS TO CONTROL WHERE PEOPLE, not credentials, can and cannot go, only a biometric device truly provides this capability to the end user. Certainly, there can be no places where this is truer than in...

Police move forensics to the future.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2008... THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE (OPP) FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SERVICE has begun a massive project across the province that will see a series of dedicated forensic identification laboratories constructed over the next several years. Located...

Doors & Hardware.(DETENTION FACILITY)
June 1, 2008... FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, MORE THAN ONE in every 100 American adults is in jail or prison, according to a new report tracking the surge in inmate population and urging states to rein in corrections costs with alternative sentencing...

Green building goes to prison.
June 1, 2008... When construction on the Washington State Penitentiary North Close Custody expansion was completed in 2007, the project earned a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. But a few...

Increasing access for the disabled.(case STUDY)
June 1, 2008... It's an uncomfortable thought, but the longer we live, the more likely we are to develop physical limitations. In fact, one out of six Americans will experience a major disability during their life. And it's no secret that America is aging...

Global diplomacy & design: security at U.S. embassies.
June 1, 2008... THE LATEST U.S. GOVERNMENT Accountability Office report on embassy security says that several U.S. embassies remain vulnerable to attack and fail to meet key security standards. Finding the balance between security and openness remains the...

Control Rooms: the security control room, or security operations center, is often seen as the "trophy" of an integrated security management system. Senior management likes to see lots of flashing lights and star wars-like command consoles to help them feel better about their sizeable security investment. But does a lot of flash and noise equal effectiveness?(SECURITY HOT SPOT:)(Reprint)
June 1, 2008... THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION FOR A CONTROL ROOM MUST BE USABILITY. New digital systems are making the old model--a bunch of video monitors and less-than-vigilant security personnel--increasingly obsolete. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To...

Revising alarming issues: BHMA standard focuses on exit locks, exit alarms and alarms for exit devices.
June 1, 2008... WHEN IT COMES TO SECURING PROPERTY companies and business owners want to make sure that their merchandize is not walking out the back door--literally. Today, most, if not all, warehouse, retail store, restaurant and hospital stockroom...

Internationalize your business: how to work with diverse clients without leaving the U.S.(Corporate access management)
June 1, 2008... TAKE A LOOK AT THE PEOPLE in your company; the people you buy products from or whose services cater to your needs. Think about your neighbors and community members. Chances are these people are a blend of nationalities, cultures and religions....

The S.O. factor: how to make your business Stand Out.(corporate access marketing)
June 1, 2008... EVERYTHING HAS BECOME a commodity; we find more inexpensive versions of the same things. Companies quickly catch up with what others have done--and even a good idea quickly becomes "commodicized." How do you keep your edge? How do you get...

Entrepreneurial hiring.(corporate access management)
June 1, 2008... AYOUNG ENTREPRENEUR was recently reviewing his own natural talent patterns as revealed in a comprehensive psychometric tool. He had exceptional behavioral and motivational energy as well as having one of the highest empathetic outlook scores...

Liquidating dead inventory: peer networking.(corporate access shelf life)
June 1, 2008... AS I WRITE THIS ARTICLE, we are knee deep in the convention season. Most of us like to attend meetings in the spring or fall and very few distributor associations schedule summer conference. So why do we go to these events? Is it for the...

Allman international appoints Richard Hutchings CA to the position of President.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Edwin Redekopp, Chairman of Allmar International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Hutchings CA to the position of President of the company. Mr Hutchings is responsible for the strategic direction and management of all of...

Powers acquires door shop assets and adds team members.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Powers Products Co. is pleased to announce the following news regarding its commercial door, frame, and hardware division: * On March 17th, Powers acquired the assets of Complete Door Hanging and hired its owner, Paul Haney, to run its wood...

Marshfield DoorSystems hires territory sales manager for eastern, PA, New York City and New Jersey Territory.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2008... Marshfield DoorSystems is pleased to announce John Umbach has joined the Commercial Door Division's sales team as Territory Sales Manager for the Eastern PA, New York/New Jersey territory. John has an impressive background, including 16...

Jergens, Inc. sets the standard with the introduction of the Spinner-Grip [TM] flange Locking bolt.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... Jergens, Inc. introduces the highly innovative, customized Spinner-Grip(TM) Flange Locking Bolt. Unlike most widely used bolts on the market, the Spinner-Grip Flange Locking Bolt has a conical flange design that locks the bolt to the part...

Alarm Lock offers powerful Grade 1 BHMA certified locks.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... Alarm Lock Systems, Inc., a leader in locking technology for over three decades continues to offer Grade 1 certified cylindrical locks that meet BHMA standards. Our products stand up against the test of time like no other locks in the industry...

Telpro Inc.,--the doorminator [R] door installer model 40100.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... Save money and your back. NOW. Install or detach doors up to 4' wide x 10' tall with ease even with ancillary hardware attached. * Three Position Attitude Control holds door in proper alignment. * Easily adjusts for left or right swing...

New Specialty Exit Controls From DynaLock.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... DynaLock has launched the new 6901 Series Specialty Exit Control line. The 6901 is a heavy-duty two-gang push plate, precision machined from solid aluminum. Featuring a red anodized body and white filled, 1" high, 1/8" stroke engraved "PUSH TO...

Hager's new 3800 Series Mortise Locks offer greater quality and value for commercial door hardware applications.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... St. Louis, MO--Hager Companies new 3800 Series Mortise Locks give architects, commercial builders and anyone who specifies commercial door hardware a combination of features usually found only on more expensive brands, but at a far greater...

TIMELY builds top performance and economy into new steel kerf door frames.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Timely has added a new fixed throat kerf frame to its line of prefinished steel door frames. This latest offering is an entry door frame that features a high performance, factory-installed door seal which reduces...

Fiberglass opens the door to cost-effective entry options.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2008... Pricy wooden door systems are now being replaced by less expensive and sturdier fiberglass--and you can hardly tell the difference. While wooden front-entry doors have been the staple for hundreds of years, they certainly have had their...

Von duprin celebrates a century of service providing public safety.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2008... Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that one of its industry leading brands, Von Duprin, will celebrate its Centennial year throughout 2008. With a 230,000 square foot manufacturing facility, Von Duprin continues its...

Kaba-llco launches new user-friendly web-site.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2008... Today, Kaba-llco Corp unveiled a new, more user-friendly design for its corporate Web site located at www.kaba-ilco.com. From this home page, users are at the gateway to llco Key Systems, based in Rocky Mount, NC, Kaba Access Control, based in...

K2 Commercial Hardware announces sales agency representatives.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2008... K2 Commercial Hardware, a division of Black and Decker Hardware and Home Improvement, has appointed D. L. Collins Associates as their sales agency to represent the product line in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in...

Akron Hardware announces a relocation.(CORPORATE CORNER)
June 1, 2008... Akron Hardware, a specialized national wholesale distributor of architectural hardware and security products, announces the relocation of its Bartlett (Memphis) Tennessee Distribution Center. On May 5, 2008, this facility moved into a new...

2007 annual report; Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security.
June 1, 2008... Foundation's Mission and Objectives The mission of the Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security is to create a safer built environment by informing interested parties, through community outreach programs, education and...

Life Safety for Inmates.(tech tip do you know?)
June 1, 2008... When the purpose of a structure is to prevent the occupants from leaving the building at any time, life safety in the event of fire is addressed in a manner different from most other buildings. The means of egress must provide for a reasonable...