Doors and Hardware articles from March 2004

Doors and Hardware archives from March 2004

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... Mar 10-12 GlassBuild America San Diego, CA 877/567-7245 www.GlassBuild.com March 14-17 International Hardware Fair/Practical World Cologne, Germany 773/326-9923 www.practicalworld.de April 21-23...

In touch: balancing act.
March 1, 2004... I RECENTLY ATTENDED A PROGRAM, SPON-sored by the Security Industry Association, entitled "Corporate Security Roundtable." The attendees were primarily large company (Fortune 500) and governmental security directors and officers. I had been...

DHI page: DHI education in transition.
March 1, 2004... THE DHI BOARD OF CERTIFICATION (BOC) AND the Education Council, along with DHI staff, are currently developing and refining the curriculum for the individual courses for the new modular education format, which will debut in conjunction with the...

Ask the architect: effective product presentations, an ethical dilemma.
March 1, 2004... I AM OFTEN ASKED BY AHCs AND HARDWARE product representatives, "How do I make effective product presentations to architects?" I believe there are 3 key elements that will set a product presentation apart from the competition. First, change...

The Chicago stairwell fire: a case study in codes, emergency response & life safety.
March 1, 2004... THE OCTOBER 17 CHICAGO STAIRWELL FIRE HAS DRAWN ATTENTION TO the fact that stairwell doors are critical elements in structural fire and life safety. As has been the case in the past, perhaps this disaster will result in the renewed interest and...

The files in the ointment: common installation mishaps.
March 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restrictions.

Old doors: never die.
March 1, 2004... LET'S RECOGNIZE THAT, IN ORDER TO CORRECT DOOR FAILURES, WE NEED FIRST TO acknowledge that there are some soft spots in the door package. Hinges are the hardest working elements. This article is not an indictment of any hinge construction in...

Preface.
March 1, 2004... If there is one constant in the world today, it is the inevitability of change. In an organization, as in any aspect of life, the force of change exists on a continuum that ranges from something that happens to us on one end, to something we...

Dear DHI members and industry friends.
March 1, 2004... Like many organizations during the time period addressed in this report (for-profit and not-for-profit alike), the Door and Hardware Institute faced unique challenges brought on by world events. The effects of these times on the Institute...

Dear members and colleagues.
March 1, 2004... With the DHI Annual Report we can gauge our progress in reaching the goals set out in our Strategic Plan and chart the directions we've taken to bring new initiatives to life. As you know, the numbers also represent the many hours contributed...

Statements of financial position.
March 1, 2004... YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 2002 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $282,510 $225,108 ...

Statements of activities.
March 1, 2004... STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 2002 Revenue Convention and tradeshow $ 1,526,573 $ 1,625,572...

Statements of cash flows.
March 1, 2004... STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 2002 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Change in net assets ...

Other financial information.
March 1, 2004... BASIS OF ACCOUNTING As required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Institute prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting. As such, revenues are recognized when earned, and expenses are...

Composite standard focuses on use, not material.
March 1, 2004... A NEW APPROACH TO PROVIDING SPECIFICATIONS for composite materials by the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has created one of the industry's first application-driven standards for doors and windows. The new standard combines...

Drive employee performance through involvement programs.(Management)
March 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restrictions.

Timely Prefinished Steel Doors and Frames.(People)
March 1, 2004... Timely Prefinished Steel Doors and Frames has named Tom Manzo as its Regional Sales Manager for southeastern states. Manzo, who joined Timely nearly a year ago, has prior door industry marketing experience and will provide sales support for the...

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.(People)
March 1, 2004... C.R. Laurence Co., Inc., announces that Chris Hanstad has joined the company as Project Manager in the Los Angeles headquarters. In this position, Hanstad will concentrate on CRL's extensive line of architectural hardware. Prior to joining CRL,...

Eggers Industries.(People)
March 1, 2004... Eggers Industries, a manufacturer of architectural wood flush and stile & rail doors and door frames, is pleased to announce that Dan Hibbs has joined the company as Product Development Manager at its Neenah, WI facility. Dan will be...

DORMA Architectural Hardware.(People)
March 1, 2004... Ken W. Theaker has joined DORMA Architectural Hardware as Regional Vice President, Sales-West. He will be responsible for working with DORMA's sales team to expand the company's sales and marketing penetration in the western United States....

BSI Hardware/Amesbury Group.(People)
March 1, 2004... BSI Hardware/Amesbury Group is pleased to announce an expansion in territory coverage and role change for Cliff Schulz and Howard Babbitt, Director of Sales & Marketing, BSI Hardware-Door Hardware Division and Window Hardware Division...

Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc.(People)
March 1, 2004... Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc., has hired Bryan McQuade as the territory sales manager for the Ohio region. Located in Nelsonville, OH, he will serve distributors, architects and other customers in eastern Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, western...

ASSA ABLOY Group.(People)
March 1, 2004... ASSA ABLOY Group announces several new appointments to its executive team effective January 1, 2004. Goran Jansson takes up a new position as deputy CEO of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Jansson, who joined the group as CFO in 1997, has been...

W.W. Holdings, LLC.(People)
March 1, 2004... W.W. Holdings, LLC, announced that effective January 1, 2004, its distribution companies will be organized into seven regions under a common management structure with new appointments within the company. As part of the new organizational...

Triangle Brass Manfuacturing Co., Inc. (TRIMCO).(People)
March 1, 2004... Triangle Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc., two new additions to its personnel. Brett Bollinger has joined TRIMCO as Director of Engineering and Operations. Bret is a mechanical engineer with more than 15 years experience in the door hardware...

New product features make installations easier.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Timely has announced the introduction of two new product features for its prefinished steel door frame system that specifiers will want to consider. The first is a new prime coating that offers both an electro-galvanized protection against...

Easy-to-install standalone access control system.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Marks USA introduces the i-Que stand-alone access control system with its patented "Survivor" cylindrical lockset. The i-Que is easy to install, has modular design for future upgrades and is capable of expanding the available audit trail and...

Solid protection with cylindrical lock guards.(Products)
March 1, 2004... Triangle Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc., now offers cylindrical lock guards manufactured in heavy stainless steel. This innovative product protects the latch from vandalism and forced entry. The guards install in minutes and require no drilling...

First North American extrusion design manual.(Info Source)
March 1, 2004... Hydro Aluminum North America has launched a first-of-its-kind Extrusion Design Manual, a practical engineering and application guide to aluminum extrusions. This unique publication gives designers, engineers and product developers the technical...

Newly updated product line binders.(Info Source)
March 1, 2004... The Bilco Company, manufacturers of specialty access products for residential and architectural applications, announces the availability of its new and expanded product line specification binders, designed to be a one-stop technical information...

New hardware brochure.(Info Source)
March 1, 2004... A brochure from DORMA Architectural Hardware showcases the company's wide range of door hardware products, including locks, door closers, low-energy operators, exit devices and electronic access control hardware. Designed to simplify product...

Pre-hung door machinery buyers guide.(Info Source)
March 1, 2004... Norfield Industries introduces its expanded 2004 Buyer's Guide. The guide features machinery, equipment, tools and supplies for the pre-hung door shop. It also includes a wide variety of brand name industrial tools, general tools and supplies....

Overly adds new sales rep.(Updates)
March 1, 2004... The Overly Companies announce the addition of a new sales representative to its network: TF Consulting, Inc. Principal Todd Feeney will represent the specialty door products of the Overly Door Company in southern New York state (including New...

Recognized innovation.(Updates)
March 1, 2004... Marshfield DoorSystems' Marshfield Signature Series[TM] brand of premier architectural wood doors is featured among the "100 Products of 2003" in the December issue of Design/Build Business magazine. Voted on by architects, builders and...

New DynaLock sales agency reps.(Updates)
March 1, 2004... DynaLock Corp. has appointed two new agencies to represent its products in various regions. Professional Security Consultants will serve as sales representatives for Contract Hardware, Locksmith and Access/Security accounts in Missouri, Kansas,...

Firestop contractors added to database.(E-news)
March 1, 2004... The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) announced that the Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) has become a participant in BuildCertified.com The names and contact information for FCIA member FM 4991 Approved...

Tech Tip do you know?
March 1, 2004... Do you know what the lock latch bolt requirements are for fire-labeled doors? Are you aware that there are different lengths of throw for labeled doors of different materials? Do you know that there are also requirements that govern the...