Doors and Hardware articles from May 2006

Doors and Hardware archives from May 2006

Calendar 2006.(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... June 8-10, 2006 American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Expo Los Angeles, CA www.aiaconvention.com June 5-9, 2006 DHI Technical Education School Scottsdale, AZ ...

Extreme Leadership.(IN TOUCH)
May 1, 2006... I RECENTLY ATTENDED A CONFERence of the Window and Door Manufacturers of America to deliver a speech on the active vs. passive debate in the International Building Codes. This conference always features top speakers and this year was no...

DHI's leadership role with continued support from foundation.(DHI PAGE)
May 1, 2006... THERE ARE, FOR THE most part, two forms of human motivation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One could argue that an organization (or an individual) takes action to either prevent some type of pain or create some kind of gain. You fill out...

Dressing up your door.
May 1, 2006... A door is only as secure as its hardware. But that doesn't mean hardware can't be every bit as beautiful as the door it's on. The next three articles explore the balance between aesthetics and security and offer tips for making the right...

Selecting decorative hardware: tips on making your final touches.
May 1, 2006... The process of selecting decorative and specialty hardware, such as doorknobs, hinges and locksets, is an important aspect in the decoration of a home. Often, the selection and installation of this hardware is done in a hurry and almost as an...

Architectural hardware finishes.
May 1, 2006... From hundreds of knobs and pulls for your kitchen cabinets to a wide variety of iPod cases in every imaginable shape and color, the trend toward aesthetics is inescapable. In her award-winning book, The Substance of Style, author Virginia...

Don't forget about the lite kits.
May 1, 2006... At first glance, one might think that there isn't a whole lot to consider when it comes to specifying lite kits and louvers. This may be true compared to other aspects of door openings and related hardware; however, there are several important...

What to look for when specifying lite kits & louvers.
May 1, 2006... Time Considerations Lite Kits and louvers are one of those items that are needed once the doors are ready and prepped to be installed, and are often not fully considered until a project is near completion. They are usually installed in a...

Collaboration = quality results.(CASE STUDY)
May 1, 2006... WHEN I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL IN 1993 from Sal Verrastro, a principal architect at Spillman Farmer, to inspect the facilities at a Bethlehem elementary school, I never imagined that it would lead to seventeen construction projects over the span...

Meet our first class of EHCs! DHI is pleased to introduce its first 11 EHCs, two of which are AOCs! If you'd like more information on becoming an EHC, please contact us at 703-222-2010.
May 1, 2006... Tony Boatman, began his career in this industry working for Chapman Smidt Hardware in 1978. He is currently employed at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies. Boatman has been heavily involved in the Lone Star South Chapter, working as an...

Discover San Diego!
May 1, 2006... WITH THE REPUTATION OF "America's Finest City," sunny San Diego invites visitors to explore the city and enjoy the variety of attractions that distinguish it as one of the world's favorite destinations. From the scenic beaches and parks to the...

Play where the pros play!!! Torrey Pines.
May 1, 2006... ALREADY HOME OF THE PGA Tour Buick Invitational, Torrey Pines will soon host the 2008 US Open! This is your opportunity to play the course the pros do each year! Join us for the 12th Annual DHI Foundation Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September...

DHI Conference & Exposition.
May 1, 2006... September 11-16, 2006 | San Diego Convention Center Top Ten Reasons is America's Finest City [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 10. With an Average Annual Temperature of 70 degrees, San Diego has been voted Best Year Round Weather in the US by...

The intrigue syndrome: getting a response to your voice mail.(businessbuzz)
May 1, 2006... HAVE YOU READ ANY NOVels by John Grisham, Tom Clancy Anne Perry, Nelson DeMille or perhaps Patricia Cornell? They have the uncanny ability to draw you in, to get you to read the next paragraph, the next page and the chapter beyond even though...

Take it or leave it attitude begins at the top.(CUSTOMER SERVICE)
May 1, 2006... Management at the Root of Poor Customer Service "We stress the importance of good customer service," said a senior VP for a large corporation. Our conversation was the culmination of several problems with an order I'd placed with his...

Record retention policies and laws.(LEGAL)
May 1, 2006... THIS TIME OF YEAR, MANY OF US RESOLVE TO CLEAR OUT CLUTTER, both at home and at work. While this is a laudatory goal, businesses should do so only in conformance with record retention laws and policies. Record retention laws affect all...

Going, going, gone.(SHELF LIFE)
May 1, 2006... MANY DISTRIBUTORS DEAL WITH THE SLOW MOVERS AND NO movers in their inventory. They have created a myriad of headaches for distributors. There are even some items that have been there longer than any of the current staff. We often decide to make...

Air Louvers, Inc./Samson Products is proud to announce the following.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2006... Activar Construction Products Group has promoted Cheryl Merritt (top left) to General Manager of the West-Coast Manufacturing Operation. Cheryl began her career with Samson Products in 1998 with over 8 years of customer service, sales,...

New Director of Sales & Marketing for Textile Div. of Amesbury Group.(PEOPLE)
May 1, 2006... Rich Gustin, General Manager of the Textile Division of Amesbury Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Fondrk to Director of Sales & Marketing at the Statesville, NC location. Fondrk will be providing sales & marketing direction to...

SARGENT announces the Profile Series v.N1 lockset.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... The SARGENT Profile Series v.N1 lockset integrates into existing open architecture Wiegand access control systems, giving end users the ability to easily expand their system with a simple panel interface board and no additional software. The...

SDC delayed egress lock with voice notification.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... SDC's Exit Check[R] delayed egress lock delays unauthorized egress for 15 or 30 seconds, and concurrently, voice notification, tone, digital countdown display and alarm outputs are activated while the person exiting must wait as facility staff...

Hafele reduces pocket door troubles with Futura framing kit.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... Hafele introduces its new, state-of-the-art FUTURA pocket door framing kit designed for installation of the popular HAWA Junior 40/Z and 80/Z sliding hardware. Hafele's cold formed, zinc- plated steel studs ensure a stronger pocket wall that...

BSI-Balance Systems adds additional capability to it Universal Constant Force Balance System.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... BSI-Balance Systems is pleased to announce the release of a 7 1/2 lb. And 9 lb. Coil for our Universal Constant Force 1/2" Pocket Balance System. Both of these new springs are available with full travel of 35 inches. Howard Babbitt, Director of...

Kaba's E-Plex 5000 Series now available with Universal Exit Trim.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... The E-Plex 5000 Series by Kaba Access Control is now available in a Universal Exit Trim model for rim exit devices. This one model fits most leading brands of exit devices including Arrow, Corbin Russwin, Detex, Dorma, Monarch, Precision,...

Precision Hardware announces new Weatherized Exit Device.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... Adding to its line of high quality exit devices, Stanley Precision Hardware, a division of Stanley Security Solutions, Inc., today announced the introduction of a new egress control system. The Stanley[R] Precision Hardware Weatherized Exit...

Perko Powermatic[R].(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... Samuel Heath & Sons have launched their new door closer onto the American market following several years of intensive research and development. The new closer, named Perko Powermatic[R], which is currently creating great interest in the United...

Reduce operation and maintenance costs with Spring Assist Arm System from DORMA.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... The S-DS and S-IS Spring Assist Arm Systems from DORMA Architectural Hardware are designed to control doors in high traffic applications such as educational facilities, sports arenas, retail stores, hotels and theaters. The Spring Arm Systems...

BEA's SBK-30: protection for pedestrians.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... Automatic doors can be dangerous when improperly equipped, sometimes resulting in premature closing. BEA Inc.'s SBK-30 photoelectric beam provides safety during the closing cycles of automatic swinging, sliding and bi-folding doors, ensuring...

Advantage Lites & Louvers introduces the smart solution for fire-rated louvers.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... The new Advantage Intumescent AI fire-rated door louver is the intelligent alternative to conventional fusible-link fire louvers. Developed and manufactured by Advantage Lites & Louvers (A-LL) of Wallace, North Carolina, the AI louver provides...

Air Louvers announces hurricane vision frames.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... Air Louvers, Inc., a division of Activar Construction Products Group, announces the expansion of its vision frame line to include two hurricane rated frames for installation in hurricane rated doors. Model VLFREZ-HRC--This is a hurricane vision...

Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners agree on a three year contract.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2006... Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners--Local 1521 have agreed on a new three-year labor contract. The new Agreement was ratified by a wide margin on January 17th, 2006 will in advance of the current...

Eggers Industries On-Time Shipping Guarantee.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2006... The Eggers Industries Neenah facility announces three consecutive years with 100% on-time shipments. Eggers is the only architectural wood door manufacturer to offer customers an On-Time Shipping Guarantee. For any order, Eggers will refund 10%...

New for 2006- get free gear for using the best locks in the biz!(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2006... Alarm Lock Systems, Inc. is proud to introduce its new 2006 Trilogy Gear Program. Now you can enjoy great free stuff just by buying the greatest, most dependable electronic pushbutton locks in the business! Dealers can choose from hats, shirts...

ASSA ABLOY acquires US company with a leading position in aluminum door hardware.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2006... ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Adams Rite Manufacturing Co., a US company with a leading position in aluminum door hardware. The acquisition broadens ASSA ABLOY's ability to serve new channels and end-users. Adams Rite designs...

Amesbury Group announces the acquisition of Bandlock Corporation and Balance UK limited.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2006... Rich Koopmann, President of Amesbury Group announced today the acquisition of Bandlock Corporation in southern California, USA and the acquisition of Blance UK in the United Kingdom. Both companies product offering are in-line with Amesbury...

Introducing Hickory Hardware--the new name in decorative and functional hardware.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2006... FKI plc, a major international diversified engineering group, announces the launch of Hickory Hardware[R], a company that will specialize in decorative and functional hardware programs. The new company will be headquartered in Portland,...

RectorSeal achieves success with challenging new fire stop UL aging test.(UPDATES)
May 1, 2006... Passive fire protection materials are designed to seal openings in fire-rated walls and ceilings to restrict the spread of fire. These materials are intended to perform not only when they are first installed but also after extended...

Architectural Record names ElectroLynx[TM] one of year's most outstanding products.(UPDATES)
May 1, 2006... The December 2005 edition of Architectural Record recognizes Electrolynx[TM], the electrical wiring system found on electromechanical door and hardware products offered by ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions, a one of the top new products of...

VISTAMATIC vision panels receive UL 20 and 45 min. fire ratings.(UPDATES)
May 1, 2006... The VISTAMATIC vision panels, using 16 gauge metal frames and intumescent glazing compound, were tested to UL 20 and 45 minute FIRE RETARDANT and HOSE STREAM TEST (UL10C) for window assemblies. Tested in accordance with the UL 9 and UBC 7-4...

Brey-Krause announces catalog release.(INFO)
May 1, 2006... Brey-Krause Mfg. Co., announces the release of their new, redesigned catalog. New elements include easy-to-find product sections, a more comprehensive layout, new expanded product lines, new products, and new product photos throughout the...

Universal Pultrusions, LLC. launches new catalog/CD/website.(INFO)
May 1, 2006... Universal Pultrusions, LLC. Announces the release of their new product catalog. The catalog is available in multiple media, in print form, CD or for download off their website www.unipulLLC.com. The catalog centers on Universal Pultrusions' FRP...

DORMA Group North American website receives prestigious Gold Mercury.(INFO)
May 1, 2006... DORMA Group North America's website, www.dorma.com/usa, has been recognized by MerComm, Inc. with a 2005 Gold Mercury Award in the Corporate US Website Category. Considered to be one of the largest competitions in the world, this year's MERCURY...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
May 1, 2006... What does NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 101 Life Safety Code 2006 edition, have to say about power operated doors? How does it compare to the 2000 and 2003 editions? The code has not changed from these earlier versions. You can...