Doors and Hardware articles from May 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from May 2005

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... May 10-12, 2005 WDMA's 9TH Annual Technical Conference Schaumburg, III 847/299-5200 www.wdma.com May 17-19 National Hardware Show Las Vegas, NV 888/425-9377 www.nationalhardwareshow.com May 19-21...

The devil is in the details.(IN TOUCH)
May 1, 2005... THE BUILDING CODES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN OUR industry. Expertise of the building codes differentiates companies from their competition and also creates barriers for other channels attempting to enter our industry. Often codes dictate and justify...

Available tours for St. Louis.
May 1, 2005... YOU CAN'T SEE IT ALL IN ONE weekend, or even one week, but you can have fun trying! From the infamous Gateway Arch to the historic neighborhoods surrounding the city, and everything in between, we are pleased to offer three exciting, colorful...

You spoke, and we listened!
May 1, 2005... MANY OF YOU TOOK THE TIME TO RESPOND TO THE ONLINE SURVEY FOLLOWING LAST YEAR'S ANNUAL conference and exposition. The feedback you provided was very valuable to us. You told us what you wanted. When we sat down to put together the 30TH Annual...

Soft targets: when will we take national infrastructure security seriously?
May 1, 2005... USUALLY I TRY TO START MY ARTICLES WITH A JOKE, BUT IN THIS CASE, our current infrastructure security is the joke and there is nothing funny about it. If you've read any of my previous articles on this subject you'll know I'm a New York...

Dysfunctional "fortress" doors have numerous safety & security problems.
May 1, 2005... "OUR 'FORTRESS DOOR' FLEW OPEN ON TAKEOFF," is just one of many reports from aircrews who have experienced a variety of problems with hardened, electrically locked cockpit doors installed in the U.S. airline fleet in the wake of the 9/11...

Antique & reproduction hardware.
May 1, 2005... A DOORKNOB WORTH $8,500? UNCOMMON, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND probably will again when the next rare piece hits the auction market. Antique hardware collectors today, though, are more accustomed to collectible hardware fetching several...

Copper alloy hardware is naturally antibacterial.
May 1, 2005... CONCERN WITH CLEANLINESS AND THE ERADICATION OF DANGEROUS GERMS IS FOCUSING NEW ATTENTION ON copper. The presence and spread of bacterial pathogens is a major problem for hospitals worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Protecting school perimeters.(case study)
May 1, 2005... TODAY, LOCKS AND KEYS ALONE ARENT ENOUGH to keep a school's perimeter secure against unwanted or uncontrolled visitors. From problems with non-custodial parents in a grade school to unauthorized residence hall guests on a college campus,...

Exit door hardware & life safety.(Code Corner)
May 1, 2005... DON'T TOUCH THAT EXIT DEVICE! WHEN CONSIDERING MAKING CHANGES in an exit device, also known as a panic hardware or fire exit hardware, first be sure you understand why it is there and what effect any changes you make will have on code...

Should you write specifications? Should you charge for specification services?
May 1, 2005... LET'S START BY ANALYZING IF YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN writing specifications. Whenever a product is being sold or a service is being offered, a marketing strategy will need to be developed. Sometimes marketing follows development and other...

How to harness the power of praise.(MANAGEMENT MATTERS)
May 1, 2005... "ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER DOLLAR"; "THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY"; "YOU CAN take this job and shove it!" Why are so many common phrases about work so negative? What would it take for your people to say: "Another day, another welcome challenge," "Thank God...

Protecting your company when employees leave.(LEGAL)
May 1, 2005... EVEN IN THIS TECHNOLOGICAL AGE, PEOPLE HELP determine whether your company succeeds or fails. Unfortunately, employees can use confidential information or customer lists to set up a competing business or may go to work for a competitor....

Pensions and other plans.(TAX TIPS)
May 1, 2005... CERTAIN RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENTS, SUCH AS PENSION PLANS, PROFIT-sharing plans, and stock bonus plans, "qualify" for favorable tax treatment. An employer may deduct contributions to a plan and an employee's tax liability is deferred until plan...

Getting into an inventory state of mind (Part 1).(Stockkeeping Universe)
May 1, 2005... YOU'VE HEARD THE SAYING "LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION" WHEN IT comes to real estate. When talking about hard goods distribution, it is "inventory, inventory, inventory!" Every distributor in the world deals with some inventory issues. Some...

UIP names new Vice President.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2005... Michael A. Nowakowski, with more than 25 years of experience in sales management, has assumed the mantle of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Universal Industrial Products, Inc. Mr. Nowakowski will be responsible for sales and marketing...

Eggers announces new Regional Sales Manager.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2005... Eggers Industries, is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Nye to its Regional Sales Manager team. Tom will be representing Eggers in the upper Midwest area. Tom brings to Eggers a strong background in the architectural door industry. For...

Amweld's New Director of Operations to convert company to a Lean Enterprise.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2005... Michael Burtt, Amweld's president has announced the hiring of Edward J. Dombroski as Amweld's new Director of Operations. Ed will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all of Amweld's manufacturing facilities, as well as the shipping...

DORMA names new President.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... Scott Duncan has been named Chief Executive Officer and President of DORMA Architectural Hardware. He will be based out of DORMA's Reamstown, Pa., headquarters and will be responsible for all aspects of DORMA Architectural Hardware's business,...

Optex announces the industries most advanced Sliding Door Sensor.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... The Optex "i-Senor" is the World's first active infrared sensor with uni-directional capabilities. This technology allows for quicker response to pedestrian movement which not only increases the efficiency of the door but can also save...

New interior designs match exterior doors.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... Simpson Door Company is pleased to announce a new line of Interior Decorative French Doors to satisfy the growing demand for architectural continuity throughout the home. Customers can now match exterior doors with interior door designs. The...

New mini delayed egress lock.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... The new SDC Mini Exit Check[R] 1581S Series Delayed Egress Lock features several new attributes, including a smaller and slimmer housing that incorporates a 650lbs. holding force magnetic lock, 15 second exit delay, lock status outputs, access...

Full line of locksets for ornamental security storm doors from Marks USA.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... Marks USA introduces a complete lock line for the ornamental iron security storm door. Standard and thin line versions are available featuring screwless knobs and levers, proprietary no droop lever springs, cylinder collar security inserts and...

Simplex mechanical pushbutton 1000 Series Anti Spy Shield.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... Simplex mechanical pushbutton locks are a perfect choice for controlling access between public and private areas. The Simplex 1000 Series design comes standard with a recessed button area to inhibit outsiders from viewing authorized code entry....

General American Door Company's "Country Freedom" garage doors are a breath of fresh air for today's homes.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... General American Door Company introduces an innovative concept in carriage house styling with its elegant new Country Freedom Series 9004 garage door, which creates the traditional feel of country living while freeing homeowners from...

Non-handed deadlatch from Adams Rite offers a new level of versatility.(PRODUCT)
May 1, 2005... The new 4900 Series Deadlatch is the latest innovative door hardware from Adams Rite. Its non-handed design and versatile features give maximum flexibility for locksmith and suppliers alike. With the 4900 Series, there is only one deadlatch to...

Optex launches North America company.(INFO)
May 1, 2005... Optex Inc. is proud to announce the formation of a spin off company focused on the automatic door industry. As of January 1, 2005 the new company will be known as Optex Technologies Inc. This new company will also be a subsidiary of Optex Co....

ASSA ABLOY Group companies ESSEX and YSG merge.(UPDATES)
May 1, 2005... ASSA ABLOY Group companies ESSEX Industries and YSG Door Security Consultants have united to create a single, powerful solutions-oriented group. The new entity, known as ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions will provide sales and marketing...

Continued growth at RectorSeal.(UPDATES)
May 1, 2005... RectorSeal is proud to announce its continuing growth with the acquisition of the Smoke Guard Corporation. Smoke Guard [R] manufactures a patented, code compliant smoke and draft control assembly that when used with fire-rated elevator hoistway...

The Bilco Company introduces newly designed Web site.(E-NEWS)
May 1, 2005... The Bilco Company introduces its newly designed Web site at www.bilco.com. Trade visitors can view detailed information on each of the company's products, including specifications, sizing information, and application images. The new "download...

New access control system design & project management Web site.(E-NEWS)
May 1, 2005... SDC has introduced a new access hardware Web site www.SDCsecurity.com, for security industry professionals, including end users. Much more than a product browser, this is a highly functional Web site with a "Toolbox" that includes a System...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
May 1, 2005... Do you know what LEED[TM] is? How about Green Building Design? Sustainable building design? Perhaps you have heard these phrases used or seen them in print but have not given the items any real focus. In this tech tip we will provide some...