Doors and Hardware articles from May 2002

Doors and Hardware archives from May 2002

Calendar.
May 1, 2002... May 2-3 Construction Writers Association 44th Annual Meeting Washington, DC 847/398-7756 office@constructionwriters.org www.constructionwriters.org May 6-7 Glass Association of North America 2002...

Trends. (In Touch).
May 1, 2002... THIS MONTH, THE THEME OF DOORS and Hardware is trends--certainly an appropriate topic for our industry's publication, but often a topic that is left up to the so-called experts. Or at least, that's what I always thought. When I became the...

Behind the education scenes at DHI. (DHI Page: An Inside Look).
May 1, 2002... THE PURPOSE OF DHI, AS STATED IN ITS strategic plan, is to provide its members with the skills and competencies to compete successfully in the marketplace of today and tomorrow. This sounds simple enough. Just put together some core competency...

A practical guide to sound control to acoustical gasketing.
May 1, 2002... WE LIVE IN A NOISY WORLD. AND UNWELCOME NOISE IS BAD FOR business--or pleasure. Those two truisms add up to a sure thing for door and hardware professionals: on occasion, if not regularly, customers are going to ask you to supply door...

Tech tip.
May 1, 2002... Do you know Do you know the difference between the various electrical drawing diagrams used in our industry? If you were asked to submit an elevation diagram for a controlled access opening, would you know what to provide? What about a...

Spec this out don't miss the boat on prox and biometric access control.
May 1, 2002... Why would I want to get involved in this? ALTHOUGH PROXIMITY-BASED ACCESS CONTROL IS not exactly considered a new technology anymore, there is still a surprising amount of confusion in the industry as to who's responsibility it is to...

What's ahead for architectural hardware?
May 1, 2002... Future developments in architectural hardware are likely to occur in three areas that can be broadly defined as aesthetics, mechanisms, and electro-mechanics/electronics. While there will undoubtedly be changes in each area, the rate and degree...

Venting storage & manufacturing facilities: decoding the 2000 International Building Code on fire vent usage.
May 1, 2002... FIRE VENTS ARE DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE FIRE containment and life safety and minimize damage and material loss. Use of these vents is not just a wise idea, it is a building code requirement in many places. Since the development of fire vents in the...

What are you really selling?
May 1, 2002... HARRY BECKWITH, IN HIS BOOK SELLING THE Invisible, states: "People in the fast food business used to think they were selling food. Then McDonald's came along and figured out that people weren't buying hamburgers. People were buying an...

Strategies for crossing the bridge to the future of security.
May 1, 2002... IN THIS ERA OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEment and security consciousness, it's intriguing to consider that locks and other architectural hardware products have changed little over the past 100 years. Most field applications continue to be...

Tough times are just beginning.
May 1, 2002... WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS HAVE been generally challenged and consolidating for years, but the distributor-to-industry sector has been sorely tested by a prolonged slump for the past 18+ months. Manufacturing America, which these...

Remodeling a fire door. (Code Corner).
May 1, 2002... Q: WHAT IS ALLOWED TO BE applied to an existing fire door? Are items such as kick plates, decorative plant-ons, view holes and protective covering materials permitted? A: To answer the question as a whole, the answer would be, no, do not...

Industry trends -- you can set them.
May 1, 2002... TRENDS CAN BE INTERESTING TO FOLLOW, CHALlenging to recognize early, and difficult to capitalize on. Trained analysts have spent countless hours trying to chart the cycle of trends and give their "expert" advice on what past trends have taught...

How to recognize the right salesperson: a profile of behaviors. (Sales Edge).
May 1, 2002... WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE THE TYPE OF SALESPERSON who produces positive results year after year? Just ask any sales manager or salesperson this question. Each one will have a ready answer. Not surprisingly, it usually mirrors the way they think...

Creative benefits keep costs down and retain employees. (Management Matters).
May 1, 2002... IT'S A CONSTANT STRUGGLE--KEEPING THE COSTS OF BENEFITS DOWN without sacrificing quality and affordability for the employee. After all, stellar benefits packages are an effective recruiting and retention tool but are expensive to maintain....

Five steps to an integrated brand identity. (Business Buzz).
May 1, 2002... AN ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE OR BRAND IDENTITY IS ONE of its most valuable assets. It is so critical that periodic evaluation is required to ensure that this asset retains its value by remaining relevant, progressive and reinforcing of desired...

C. Fred Mangin & Associates, Inc. (People).
May 1, 2002... C. Fred Mangin & Associates, Inc. announces the appointment of Kevin Mangin to President. Mangin assumes the responsibility for all facets of daily operation and corporate growth. Kevin represents the third generation of the corporation and has...

DORMA. (People).
May 1, 2002... DORMA Group North America has hired Mari Ciastko as Architectural Products Consultant. She will work primarily with architects to develop functional and aesthetic solutions for entryways through the specification and use of door hardware,...

NFPA. (People).
May 1, 2002... The National Fire Protection Association Board of Directors unanimously elected James M. Shannon president and chief executive officer of NFPA, effective June 1, 2002. Shannon will succeed George D. Miller, who will retire after 10 years....

RFT Associates, Inc. (People).
May 1, 2002... RFT Associates, Inc. a manufacturers rep agency, announces that Jack Hobin has joined them. Jack previously worked for KABA High Security locks as Marketing and Technical Training Manager. He was also Instructor and Dept. Chair for the...

Door + Hardware Consultants. (People).
May 1, 2002... Door + Hardware Consultants (DHC) announces the opening of the Portland, OR office and the appointment of David C. Chaffin, CSI as Associate. Mr. Chaffin, who will oversee the new office, comes to DHC with 25+ years experience in the door and...

Hettich America. (People).
May 1, 2002... Hettich America announces the addition of Kathleen French and Chad Wheeler to its national sales staff, French joins Hettich as the new Distributor Sales Representative covering the Western U.S. She provides sales and support for states in the...

Exit delay/self-contained keypad. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Securitron Magnalock Corp. introduces the iMXD -- Integrated door movement exit delay. It is a one-piece exit delay package that includes built-in delay electronics, audible alarm, keyswitch for reset and authorized release self-contained in a...

Fire-rated glazing. (Products).
May 1, 2002... The FireLite[R] family of products by Technical Glass Products offers a broad selection of clear and wireless fire-rated choices. They are made of transparent ceramic, which has an extremely high tolerance for heat. Listed by UL and WHI, they...

Electric strikes. (Products).
May 1, 2002... HES introduces its model 1006 series electric strikes. Sophisticated tamper-resistance features transform the unit from a standard electric strike into a highly secure access control device. It employs a unique interlocking plunger to provide...

Antimicrobial hardware coating. (Products).
May 1, 2002... SARGENT joins with AgION Technologies to present SARGuard. SARGENT will offer its long-established hardware line powder-coated with the AgION antimicrobial silver compound. The compound is a silver-based antimicrobial agent that suppresses the...

RCI brand strikes. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Rutherford Controls Int'l Corp. (RCI) has announced the launch of its own branded strikes, with product enhancements and new models planned for the future. Only the brand name has changed; all model numbers and technical specifications remain...

Electronic door strike. (Products).
May 1, 2002... SECO-LARM introduces its new 24-Volt Electronic Door Strike for metal doors. The SD-995C24 converts cylindrical lock sets to an electronic access control locking system. It can be used on virtually any cylindrical door locking system, and when...

Stainless steel hardware. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Innovative and lofty, Omnia's collection of stainless steel is a natural extension to Omnia's impressive family of cabinet hardware. This line of knobs, cabinet pulls and door pulls is available in an array of unique designs and sizes. The...

Exit device/free electronic catalog. (Products).
May 1, 2002... DORMA Architectural Hardware offers its 9000 Series exit device to provide durability and added functionality to commercial and institutional doors. The heavy-duty cast chassis of the 9000 series provides superior durability for high-impact...

Miter guard. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Timely's new MiterGard[R] is a valuable addition to its prefinished steel door frame installations because it helps ensure tight miters and it reduces labor costs. This L-shaped component is available only on Timely's Model TA-8 casing. One...

Bathroom accessories. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Valli & Valli introduces the Ognigiorno Collection, a complete line of bathroom accessories developed especially for contract use. The collection is made of chrome-plated brass that is sturdy enough for the demands of the hospitality industry....

Prefinished molded interior door. (Products).
May 1, 2002... DoorCraft announces its new prefinished six-panel molded interior door for residential and light commercial applications. In addition to saving builders the staining hassle, the wood-grain etching on this new offering has been painstakingly...

Hi-tech threshold. (Products).
May 1, 2002... The new X-SILL from Imperial Products features a hi-tech vinyl nose and rail with oak grain and texture, as well as a rugged, ridged, safestep aluminum surface. It provides outstanding appearance, yet is impervious to rot and impenetrable to...

Relay series. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Deltrol Controls has introduced the 276 relay series as a further extension of its power relay line. This relay series is rated at 35 amps for both UL and IEC codes. It includes a 35 amp, 250 VAC, 50 HZ, AC-1 SEMKO rating for all contract...

Electronic lock cylinders/switch lock/remote validator/data collector. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Videx manufactures CyberLock[R], a family of electronic lock cylinders that quickly convert existing mechanical locks into a comprehensive access control system. These intelligent cylinders grant access to authorized users for specified days...

Tubular deadlatch/stainless steel mortise locks. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Marks USA has developed an ANSI grade one tubular deadlatch. It was created by modifying Marks' grade one tubular deadbolt components to accommodate a new, heavy duty, grade one tubular latchbolt. The latchbolt features a stainless steel...

Countertop waste chute/soap dispensing system/washroom accessory catalog. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Bobrick Washroom Equipment has introduced a new circular countertop waste chute, providing waste deposit access to receptacles placed under the countertop. Visible surfaces are crafted of bright-polished type 300 Series stainless steel, and the...

Door height pulls. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Full height door pulls are now available from Hiawatha, Inc. in a wide array of architectural finishes. These include clear, black, duranodic anodized aluminum; polished and satin brass, bronze and stainless steel; oil rubbed bronze; and...

NFPA's proposed building code takes next step/call for committee members. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... The National Fire Protection Association's Building Code Technical Correlating Committee has acted to bring the proposed NFPA 5000 Building Code to a vote by NFPA members at. the association's World Safety Conference and Exposition in May. If...

Chicago Metallic appoints new reps. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... Chicago Metallic Corp. announces the appointment of a new manufacturer's rep agency to handle the promotion and sale of its door/frame systems. The rep is Sedgwick and Assoc., LLC, handling the states of CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT. Chicago...

Nystrom named Manufacturer of the Year 2002. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... Nystrom, Inc. was named Manufacturer of the Year 2002 in the small company category by the Manufacturers Alliance Association. This award is given to recognize a manufacturer's demonstrated openness in sharing its experiences with fellow...

Detroit Door celebrates 50 years. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... Detroit Door & Hardware Company announces its 50TH anniversary. Established in 1952 and originally located on Schoenherr Rd. in Warren, Detroit Door & Hardware Co. now occupies a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Madison Heights, with two branch...

CSI approves revising MasterFormat[TM]. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... The Construction Specifications Institute's Executive Committee has approved a concept for revising and expanding the organization's flagship document, the 16-division MasterFormat specifications system, based on a recommendation from the...

Tubelite enhances operations. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... Tubelite has announced that it is enhancing its existing extrusion line, in addition to making improvements in its door fabrication and packaging areas. Two Belco age ovens with integrated conveyor systems wild be included in the extrusion area...

Algoma becomes certified in AWI program. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... Algoma Hardwoods has been named a Certified Participant in the Architectural Woodwork Institute's (AWI) Quality Certification Program. As a result, Algoma is now certified by AWI as qualified to manufacture flush doors and stile and rail doors,...

Security Lock Distributors stocks HandReaders. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... HandReaders, made by Recognition Systems, a division of IR Security & Safety, are now inventoried at all national Security Lock centers. They provide security, accuracy, speed and convenience for a wide range of uses in access control. They...

Access Hardware Supply stocks new products. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... Access Hardware Supply is now offering The RITE Door[R] from Adams Rite Mfg. Co. The RITE Door is a complete door and exit device, with its heavy duty, hollow metal fire doors having designer looks while still meeting strict building codes. ...

ASIS announces Board of Directors. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) has announced is 2002 Board of Directors. Steven C. Millwee, CPP, succeeds Bonnie S. Michelman, CPP, as President of the Board. Michelman will serve as Chairman of the Board. Contact ASIS for...

BHMA releases new Standards A156.29 and A156.31. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association announces a new ANSI/BHMA A156.29 American National Standard for Exit Locks, Exit Locks with Exit Alarms, Exit Alarms, Alarms for Exit Devices for the safety and security of building occupants....

NAW selects FBSC to offer healthcare to members. (Updates).
May 1, 2002... The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has announced that it selected Flexible Benefit Service Corp. (FBSC) as its exclusive InsureLink health plan provider because of FBSC's proven experience and resourcefulness in designing...

DORMA acquires Modernfold and Huppe Form Raumtrennsysteme GmbH. (Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... DORMA has acquired two companies--Modernfold, Inc. and Huppe Form Raumtrennsysteme GmbH, both market leaders in the moveable wall and partition markets--and will form a new worldwide division to encompass these companies and the associated...

ASSA ABLOY to acquire IMAB Ltda. (Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... ASSA ABLOY has signed a letter of intent to acquire IMAB Ltda, one of the leading lock companies in Brazil. IMAB is a well-respected player on the Brazilian lock market with strong growth in recent years. The company has built a strong...

Adams Rite acquires Markar, Extrudart and Rockford. (Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... Adams Rite Manufacturing Co. has announced the acquisition of Markar Products, Inc., Extrudart Products, Inc. and Rockford Products, Inc. These acquisitions will increase the revenues of Adams Rite by 30% and further expand the company's...

Hydro purchases VAW. (Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... Hydro Aluminum Wells and Hydro Aluminum Metal Products North America have joined together to form a new company--Hydro Aluminum North America. The reorganization puts metal sourcing, trading, billet casting, extruding, finishing, fabricating...

School lock brochure. (Info Sources).
May 1, 2002... A new four-page color brochure outlines Schlage CM Safe School Locks, a new computer managed electronic access control locking system that incorporates distinctive features designed to specifically meet the needs of secondary and primary...

Catalog and CD ROM/JLM stocks Dynalock products. (Info Sources).
May 1, 2002... JLM Wholesale now has a 64 page condensed catalog that shows all of the popular products that the company sells, featuring products from the security hardware and washroom accessory industries. It includes list pricing and a discount sheet. The...

Commercial products catalog. (Info Sources).
May 1, 2002... The Bilco Company offers its 2002 Commercial Products Catalog, which includes information and specifications on the company's complete line of roof scuttles; automatic fire vents; floor, vault and side-walk doors; and LadderUP[R] safety posts....

Architectural products catalog. (Info Sources).
May 1, 2002... The Architectural Products by Outwater 2002 372-page Master Catalog includes 40,000+ different newly introduced and regularly stocked standard and innovative component product essentials. Categories include period and contemporary hardware,...

Free tax guide. (Info Sources).
May 1, 2002... A free guide is available to wholesalers and distributors that can help cut their 2002 tax bill. This condensed, step-by-step booklet explains how to earn a federal income tax deduction by donating nonmoving inventory to charity. In addition to...

Door closure in institution fires: one point of view. (Looking Back Moving Forward).
May 1, 2002... TO CLOSE OR NOT TO CLOSE--THAT SEEMS to be the question. Vociferous arguments are being put forth on both sides. And as the debate ensues, it seems the greater the divergence of opinion becomes, the greater the disparity in the facts presented,...