Doors and Hardware articles from March 2003

Doors and Hardware archives from March 2003

Calendar 2003.
March 1, 2003... March 12-14 NGA, GANA, AAMA www.GlassBuild.com Glass Build America. The Glass, Window & Door Expo Atlanta, GA April 1-2 Glass Association of North America Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance Glass Fabrication...

The state we're in. (In Touch).
March 1, 2003... AS WE WRITE THIS (FEBRUARY 5, 2003), THE world watches as US and UN officials debate over the proper course of action to take in response to Iraq's alleged defiance of UN demands to disarm. The split among UN member nations to back the US in a...

DHI Education Foundation--providing security for our industry's future. (DHI Page).
March 1, 2003... WHEN INDUSTRY LEADERS MET IN 1997 TO address issues and concerns regarding the future of the architectural openings industry, they concluded that growth and development from within, at the individual level, was paramount to the success of the...

Effective biometrics on a smaller scale.
March 1, 2003... TYPICALLY, WE USE CREDENTIALS SUCH AS KEYS OR cards to represent people, but the most secure credential would be the actual individual. Biometric devices do just that, They identify a person based on his or her physical characteristics; so,...

A smart, exapandable access control system security today and into the future for staff and students.
March 1, 2003... GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL Technical (GNBRVT) High School is a public, four-year vocational/technical high school for young men and women. With an enrollment of more than 1,800 students, GNBRVT is one of the largest high schools of...

10 questions: you should ask about builders hardware.
March 1, 2003... 1. What is 'builders hardware'? Builders hardware is the general term that is used to describe a wide range of mechanisms and devices. Most builders hardware is associated with openings such as doors and windows. For this reason, builders...

Everything I know about business I learned playing golf. (Business Buzz).
March 1, 2003... BUSINESS, LIKE GOLF, IS A MENTAL EXERCISE that tests your character and causes you to feel both joy and pain. And the dilemmas you face in golf parallel the challenges you encounter in business every day. For example, in golf, why do some...

Tampa Bay plays host to DHI 2003.
March 1, 2003... THIS YEAR, THE CITY OF TAMPA, FLORIDA, will host the upcoming DHI 2003 Convention and Exposition, September 5-7. The Convention's address will be the beautiful, waterfront Tampa Bay Convention Center. Unlike other "destination" cities in...

How do you change the behavior of an experienced salesperson? (Sales Edge).
March 1, 2003... EVERY CLIENT I DEAL WITH, IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, eventually asks that question. The words may be different, but the question is the same. In this turn-of-the-century economic environment, it's a universal question. If you haven't confronted the...

Personal computing: dressing up a website without overdressing it. (Web Page Sage).
March 1, 2003... WHETHER YOU'VE CREATED A sophisticated business website or a homegrown site for the family, you undoubtedly can do more with it, Just don't do too much with it. Striking a healthy balance between making a website quick to navigate and...

Timely. (People).
March 1, 2003... Timely has recently expanded its sales force for the upper Midwestern states and western Canada. The company announces Todd Walker of Stuart D. Walker, Inc., as its rep in western Wisconsin and North and South Dakota, In western Canada, sales...

Rockwood Manufacturing Co. (People).
March 1, 2003... Rockwood Manufacturing Co. has recently appointed Derek Collins, Mike O'Brien and Donny Vaughn of D. L, Collins Associates as its new sales representatives for Austin, Houston and San Antonio, TX, and surrounding areas. D. L. Collins has...

Hurricane doors protect against nature's wrath. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Steelcraft's new H-Series Hurricane Resistant Flush Doors have been tested in accordance with the latest Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County Test Protocols TAS/PA 201, 202 and 203 and provide protection against hurricane winds and the...

Reversible electric lock offers security. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Corbin Russwin Architectural Hardware introduces the new ML20900 ECL series electrical mortise lockset. The new lockset is designed with the patented quick reversible feature of the ML20900 latchbolt, which enables the user to reverse hands...

New latch strike sets. (Products).
March 1, 2003... International Door Closers, Inc., announces new supplementary latch strike sets, which can be used for the new installation of deadlatch type locks (SC4540-1) or replacement of a MS type deadlock with a deadlatch type lock in a center-hung door...

Easy-to-install safety bollards. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Alvarado Manufacturing Co., Inc., announces its new, extended line of safety bollards that can be mounted safely and securely onto any hard surface. Designed to provide case and corner protection, the bollards offer an effective barrier...

Enhanced locks operate in a variety of door conditions. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Marks USA has enhanced its "Survivor" cylindrical lock-sets, enabling them to operate in a greater range of door conditions, Installation in older, poorly maintained doors or hollow metal doors with insufficient lock reinforcement can now be...

Hardware provides easy ride for glass doors. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Hafele America is pleased to offer the HAWA-Rondo 150/GB system for all-glass sliding doors. The system is ideally suited for semicircular all-glass doors with toughened safety glass, offers a stainless steel top rack and supports up to 330...

Near-invisible solution for drop ceiling installations. (Products).
March 1, 2003... C. R. Laurence Co., Inc., introduces White Hat Channel door closer headers for single and double doors and fixed panel glazing for applications in commercial office buildings and storefronts. Fabricated with white, extruded aluminum finish that...

Hydro Aluminum launches new website. (E-News).
March 1, 2003... The new website from Hydro Aluminum North America was spawned by the recent merger of Hydro Aluminium Wells and VAW of America. The new site replaces both sites of the former two companies. Visitors to www.hydroaluminiumNA.com will find useful...

New Southwest facility added by InterEdge. (Updates).
March 1, 2003... InterEdge Technologies announces the expanded production of its clear PyroEdge-20, a 20-minute fire and safety rated glazing. According to the company, the expansion to a third facility in Pheonix, AZ, was added to fully service the Arizona,...

Michbi Doors, Inc., and Commercial Hardware, Inc., merge. (Updates).
March 1, 2003... The recent merger between door manufacturer Michbi Doors, Inc./Open & Shut Doors and distributor Commercial Hardware, Inc., will expand Michbis distribution into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Michbi Doors,...

Establishing interest. (Updates).
March 1, 2003... W. W. Versat, LLC, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a controlling interest in Cincinnati-based BSH, a leading supplier in the non-residential door and hardware distribution market, The transaction was consummated through a newly formed...

Akron hardware to centralize customer service department. (Updates).
March 1, 2003... To better serve its customers with greater accuracy and efficiency through ease of communication and interaction, Akron Hardware has combined its Akron, OH, and Gilbert, AZ, customer service staffs into one centralized department located in...

Expanded program helps support new dealers. (Updates).
March 1, 2003... Pioneer Industries has introduced an enhanced partnership program designed to streamline product launches of their doors and frames for new distributors. In addition to the standard training and comprehensive technical support that Pioneer...

Do you know? (Tech Tip).
March 1, 2003... Do you know what NEPA 101 Life Safety Code says about access-controlled egress doors? Using the 2000 edition as a reference, let's take a look. Before we get into it, let's define an access-controlled egress door. An access-controlled egress...

We do security right: with unparalleled product knowledge and unmatched depth of inventory nobody does security like Security.
March 1, 2003... Informed. In depth. These words sum up the strengths that have made Security Lock Distributors the unequalled resource for electronic access controls, builder's hardware and life safety products. Of course we take justifiable pride in our...