Doors and Hardware articles from May 2004

Doors and Hardware archives from May 2004

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... June 7-10 YSG Door Security Consultants Security Workshop YSG Satellite Training Center, Franklin Park, IL 800/438-1951 ext. 203 www.ysgsecurity.com. June 10-12 American Institute of Architects Convention and...

Reverse auction bidding--is technology always a good thing?(In Touch)
May 1, 2004... FOR THE PAST SEVERAL years reverse auction bidding (RAB) has taken an increasingly larger role in the purchasing of commodity products. Unfortunately, it is beginning to find its way into the construction industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

This ain't your daddy's Oldsmobile.(DHI Page)
May 1, 2004... SAN ANTONIO IN 1995 PROVED TO BE A VERY successful year for the annual DHI Conference and Exposition. San Antonio in 2004 will be bigger and better-in true Texas fashion! We listened to our Members, and through the efforts and...

Safety and security, MasterFormat[TM] 2004 and AHCs.(Ask the Architect)
May 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restrictions.

Electronic access control: don't just supply, service!
May 1, 2004... IS YOUR "ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL" SUPPLY chain full of obstacles? Does it seem that almost every construction project these days has electronic security access control requirements, but all you end up with are more problems and extra...

Security and the revolving door.
May 1, 2004... MILITARY INTELLIGENCE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZAtion. Working vacation. The English language is littered with oxymorons. (One of my personal favorites: Microsoft Works.) However, "revolving door security" is not one of them. While these high-traffic...

Switching to higher security.
May 1, 2004... LATE ONE EVENING, JOE DECIDED TO SNEAK OUT OF THE MINIMUM security home for wayward youths where he was staying. He had heard from his friends that they had been able to fool the security sensor in the door by placing a magnet next to it, and...

The total opening: challenge & opportunity.
May 1, 2004... RAPID GROWTH AND CHANGING CONSUMER demands have had a significant impact on our industry, present both challenges and opportunities. Manufacturers and distributors alike must adapt their business models to respond to these changes. Success will...

Making hinges 'til the cows come home.
May 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restrictions.

Weathering the steel industry storm.
May 1, 2004... AN UNUSUAL CHAIN OF EVENTS OVER THE past few months has sent the price of steel skyrocketing to unprecedented heights. The effect of this situation has been far reaching, touching all industries that depend on steel; the door and hardware...

The flavors and traditions of San Antonio: yesterday and today.
May 1, 2004... FROM ITS EARLY DAYS AS A MISSIONARY SETTLEMENT in its role as a Republic of Texas stronghold to the vibrant and modern 21ST-century city it is today, San Antonio has maintained much of the cultural diversity that has flavored its past. The city...

Registration made easy.
May 1, 2004... Option 1 FULL CONFERENCE PACKAGE The total conference package allows you full access to all conference events including the Industry Marketplace, Keynote Luncheon, Education Tracks, Exhibit Hall, Opening Reception, Networking Luncheon,...

Hotel descriptions.
May 1, 2004... MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER (HQ) Towering above the famous San Antonio River Walk, the majestic Marriott Rivercenter provides a gorgeous view and is in a prime location next to the Rivercenter Mall. Within its walls, Marriott guests are provided...

Hotel information.
May 1, 2004... DHI is pleased to promote the following hotels for conference guests. Reservations can be made by contacting DHI Housing at 866/578-8809 or the fax or address below. 1 Marrlott Rivercenter (HQ) 101 Bowle Street, San Antonio $179...

Founder's Award: outstanding service award.
May 1, 2004... PURPOSE The Institute's highest and most prestigious award recognizes significant and outstanding service to the Institute or to the architectural openings industry over an extended period of time. CRITERIA This award is reserved...

Fellow Award (FDHI).
May 1, 2004... PURPOSE The Fellow Award is the Institute's second highest award based on service and is conferred on any DHI member who is deemed to have contributed significant and outstanding service to the Institute or to the architectural openings...

Distinguished Consultant Award (DAHC/DCDC).
May 1, 2004... PURPOSE This award is the Institute's second highest award based on technical expertise. It may be conferred on a DHI consultant member for significant contributions to the door and hardware industry. CRITERIA This award may be...

Award of Merit.
May 1, 2004... PURPOSE This award is reserved for presentation to any individual (member or non-member) who has rendered outstanding contributions to the advancement of the aims and objectives of the Institute and of the architectural openings industry...

Mary Roth Award.
May 1, 2004... PURPOSE This award is conferred on a DHI Chapter for presenting an outstanding chapter education program or series of programs. CRITERIA The educational program or programs must occur at a chapter meeting and must be at least one...

Planning the future of highrise building safety.
May 1, 2004... CLOSE YOUR EYES. CAN YOU LOCATE THE NEAREST FIRE EXIT IN YOUR BUILDING? IF NOT, imagine the similar darkness you would experience if your building were engulfed by smoke during a fire. Occupant safety in highrise buildings depends on being...

Door hardware maintains security and safety at Grand America Hotel.(Case Study)
May 1, 2004... PLANNED AND BUILT TO SERVE THE 2002 WINTER Olympics, Salt Lake City's Grand America Hotel combines modern convenience with Old World charm and craftsmanship. As with any facility of its size, door and hardware applications run from the...

Keep yourself in the picture.(Leadership)
May 1, 2004... Kenneth Blanchard, William Oncken, Jr., Hal Burrows. The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey. New York: Quill (William Morrow), 1989. 137 pages. ISBN 0-688-10380-4 TIME IS MONEY, AN OLD ADAGE WITH WHICH WE ARE ALL FAMILIAR. AS managers, we...

Do you run your business or does it run you?(Management)
May 1, 2004... ASK YOURSELF IF YOU ARE WORKING "IN" RATHER THAN "ON" YOUR business? For example, are you spending too much time dealing with the day-to-day aspects of running your company? That time should be spent creating business development or long-term...

Outsourcing a company's marketing: a better way to meet competitive challenges.(Management)
May 1, 2004... NOT ONLY IS EVERYTHING MOVING FASTER THAN EVER, EVERYTHING IS questioned. "How can we do this better, faster, and at less cost?" This question is the mantra of today's business. Examples are found everywhere. HP's extraordinary $199.95...

The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act & you.(Leagal)
May 1, 2004... WITH INCREASING REGULARITY INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS entities are involved in litigation relating to unsolicited fax advertisements. This new wave of litigation has grown out of a relatively unknown federal statute entitled the "Telephone...

Dunbarton Corporation.(People)
May 1, 2004... Dunbarton Corp. of Dothan, AL has named Gary Tew as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Tew, a 29-year veteran of Dunbarton, has extensive experience in many facets of company operations. He began his career at Dunbarton in bifold...

Detroit Door & Hardware Company.(People)
May 1, 2004... Detroit Door & Hardware Company of Madison Heights, MI is pleased to announce that Daniel R. Brodzik, AHC, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Hollow Metal Door & Hardware Division. Brodzik has 28 years of experience in the door and...

Timely Prefinished Steel Doors and Frames.(People)
May 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...

HOPPE North America, Inc.(People)
May 1, 2004... HOPPE North American, Inc., of Fort Atkinson, WI has promoted Patrick J. Junker to the position of Vice President--Sales US. Junker has been with HOPPE for three years as their national sales manager and brings over 20 years of experience with...

VT Industries, Inc.(People)
May 1, 2004... VT Industries, Inc., announces its new National Sales Manager, Tim Petersen. Petersen has been with VT for over a year and has more than 24 years experience in the industry. VT also announces Lee Dunn as Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Dunn...

Kelley Bros.(People)
May 1, 2004... Kelley Bros. of Arizona is pleased to announce and welcome Glenda Allen. She joins the company as project manager and brings a wealth of project management experience. She will work primarily with contractors to complete projects from start to...

Kaba Access Control re-organizes sales management.(People)
May 1, 2004... Effective February 1, 2004, Kaba Access Control completed a transition from three United States sales regions to two-Eastern and Western. The previous Central Region has been incorporated into these two regions. The Canadian sales organization...

Lawrence Hardware, LLC.(People)
May 1, 2004... Lawrence Hardware, LLC has announced the appointment of Bo Prybyla to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing, Millwork Division. Prybyla will collaborate with Lawrence President, Preston Boyd, to refine and expand the company's...

DORMA.(People)
May 1, 2004... Patrick H. McKinney has joined DORMA Group North America as research and development manager. He is responsible for planning, directing and supervising all product-related research, testing, and development activity associated with both the...

TRIMCO.(People)
May 1, 2004... TRIMCO of Houston, TX announces the addition of Bret Bollinger as Director of Engineering and Operations. At TRIMCO, Bollinger is developing new products and engineering improvements in older products. Total responsibility for the TRIMCO...

W.W. Holdings, LLC.(People)
May 1, 2004... W.W. Holdings, LLC announced today two new appointments at the company and one of its major affiliates, Amweld Building Products, LLC. Joe Paul, formerly chief financial officer at Amweld, has been promoted to the newly created position of...

Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc.(People)
May 1, 2004... Marshfield DoorSystems welcomes M. Frances Bouchier to its field sales team. From her office in Laguana Niguel, CA, she will serve the newly created territory of southern California, southern Nevada and Hawaii. Drawing from nearly 20 years...

Security servers simplify networking.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Viscount Systems, Inc., has introduced the MESH[TM] family of security servers. MESH[TM] uses intelligent readers to eliminate the need for access control panels. The server features include unlimited cards, readers and groups and can be wired...

New 45-minute fire door.(Products)
May 1, 2004... VT Industries, Inc., continues to expand its positive pressure fire door product approvals and is pleased to announce a new 45-minute fire approval using a structural composite lumber (SCL) core door. This new approval is based on...

Standalone access control and online networking.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The new E-Plex 5000 combines the simplicity and reliability of Simplex[R] mechanical pushbutton locks with the added security and features of electronic access control. This is the latest addition to Kaba's line of standalone electronic access...

Partition system delivers durable, attractive room division.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The Acousti-Seal[R] line of operable partitions from Modernfold enables large indoor spaces to be divided quickly and easily into multiple smaller areas featuring superior acoustics, aesthetics, and durability. Acousti-Seal partitions offer STC...

Intruder Classroom Cylindrical Leverset.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Introducing the MARKS USA "Survivor Series" Life Safety Classroom Intruder ANSI/BHMA F110 Function Leverset. To answer the challenge of security and life safety in today's classroom environment, MARKS USA Custom Lockset Division has developed...

Low-energy operation and barrier-free access.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The ED700 low-energy operator from DORMA Automatics offers ease of installation and dependable performance while providing barrier-free access for interior and exterior doors. This low-energy operator can be customized to fit single door...

Rail system offers flexibility for manufacturing, installation of frameless glass doors.(Products)
May 1, 2004... The versatile Door Rail System (DRS) from DORMA Glas, offers outstanding flexibility that gives manufacturers the fastest possible order turnaround and installers unprecedented on-site adjustability. The two-piece, clamp-on DRS rails use a...

New welded locker offers superior durability.(Products)
May 1, 2004... Penco Products has introduced ProTough[TM], a new welded locker with superior durability. The framework of this locker, like the roll cage on a race car, provides extra protection. Each vertical and front to back junction of the locker is...

Stainless steel piano hinges.(Products)
May 1, 2004... ABH stainless steel hinges are full-height piano hinges that provide support for the full height of the door. These full-mortise, half-surface or full-surface hinges can be used on doors up to 600 lbs with a maximum width of 4 feet. The hinges...

New brochure for colleges and universities.(Info Source)
May 1, 2004... Marshfield DoorSystems(tm) offers a new brochure on selecting attractive, interior wood doors for colleges and universities. The brochure highlights Marshfield Signature Series (tm) doors' ability to create multifunctional, aesthetically...

Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association Tech Notes series available.(Info Source)
May 1, 2004... The Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (HMMA) division of NAAMM, the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers, announces the publication of three Tech Notes designed to clarify common misconceptions related to the...

Lawrence Hardware announces a new Hardware Catalog for the Millwork Industry.(Info Source)
May 1, 2004... Whether you're manufacturing, assembling, installing or distributing millwork products, you'll find Lawrence Hardware to be your single-source supplier for a wide selection of hardware. Lawrence announces the expanded offering contained in the...

Premier Products, Inc. becomes a member of NAAMM.(Updates)
May 1, 2004... Premier Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have recently become a member in the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM). NAAMM is active in promoting and improving education activities as well as...

Independent testing confirms BEA Wizard meets ANSI standards.(Updates)
May 1, 2004... B.E.A., Inc. (BEA), the world's leading manufacturer of sensors for automatic doors, is now the first company in the automatic door industry to have the performance of its sliding door sensor solution, the Wizard, certified by an independent...

Updated templates now on the Web.(Enews)
May 1, 2004... In keeping pace with emerging market trends and technology, Adams Rite has converted current product templates to Adobe PDF format and made them available for printing or download from their website: www.adamsrite.com. Adams Rite has spent the...

Canadian Steel Door Manufacturers Association announces new website.(Enews)
May 1, 2004... The Canadian Steel Door Manufacturers Association (CSDMA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of their website www.csdma.org/www.acfpa.org. The site is fully bilingual in both English and francaise. Future enhancements to the website are to...

Technical literature resources.
May 1, 2004... HANDBOOKS Abbreviations and Symbols. A comprehensive list of recommended industry identifications as they appear in hardware schedules, specifications and most industry literature. (1983) Basic Architectural Hardware. Technical booklet...

ANSI/BHMA standards A156 series.(Other Industry Standards)
May 1, 2004... This series covers specific categories of Product Standards. Performance tests and dimensional requirements have been established to ensure safety, security and stability. In most cases, products have been described in grade levels. ...

Order form.
May 1, 2004... DHI HANDBOOKS QTY. MEMBER NON-MEMB TOTAL Abbreviations and Symbols (1983) $5.50 $8.50 Basic Architectural Hardware (1985) ...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
May 1, 2004... Do you know what clearances are required between the finished floor material and the bottom of fire-rated doors? Do you know where you can find this information? National Fire Protection Agency NFPA 80 1999 edition is our reference source for...