Doors and Hardware articles from May 2007

Doors and Hardware archives from May 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... May 8-11, 2007 SHDA. Annual Industry Advancement Summit Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites Indianapolis, IN www.shda.org June 3-8, 2007 DHI Education Program Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale, AZ ...

DHI's guiding principles.(in TOUCH)
May 1, 2007... GUIDING PRINCIPLES, CORE STATEMENTS and Codes of Ethics are a trend that has gone out of fashion. Many national associations are choosing not to even publish such documents because it is difficult, if not impossible, to enforce the contents....

Your support of the Foundation's work ...(life safety & security FOUNDATION)
May 1, 2007... Is it Worth Your Investment? Is the Foundation accomplishing goals that are of value to you and thus, inspiring your enthusiastic and continuous sponsorship? In late March, Foundation President James Tartre, CDC, Richard Barnhard FDHI,...

Hardware the old fashioned way.
May 1, 2007... As I open the door to the shop, I am surprised by how dark it is inside. I can hear voices inside, but can't see beyond the first few feet. A voice calls, "Come on in!" and I step through the doorway into the darkness and pause, waiting for my...

Seeking access & aesthetics: when public facilities upgrade to meet federal disability requirements, innovative custom touches add needed function and aesthetics while meeting tight design-build schedules.(case STUDY)
May 1, 2007... For owners, architects, specifiers and facility managers, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while preserving a building's aesthetic/historic qualities is problematic, especially when trying to meet ever tighter...

Security & historic properties: preserving & securing America's past.(Reprint)
May 1, 2007... FROM THE STATUE OF LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE HALL to the Lincoln Memorial and thousands of federal, state, and local historic properties across the United States, our national heritage and the story of American democracy are reflected in our...

Higher control.(case STUDY)
May 1, 2007... THE 9 A.M. MEETING BEGAN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AT THE ORANGE COUNTY, CA, offices of C. A. Gamble and Associates, a consulting engineering firm specializing in technology-based building systems. The subject: The installation of new fire-life safety...

The need for product innovation.
May 1, 2007... Manufacturers within the door vision lite and louver division have seen recent changes in codes and specifications that are driving new development and innovation. The area of concern is impact ratings and high velocity winds. Most recently,...

Hanging the door.(case STUDY)
May 1, 2007... WHEN IT COMES TO HANGING A DOOR, everything hinges on making the right choice. Hinges come in a wide variety of types and grades. Choosing the correct style and grade will help ensure longer service, better security, added safety and improved...

Exploring New horizons.
May 1, 2007... MAYBE THE TITLE IS A LITTLE BOLD, BUT "EXPLORING" IS CORRECT and "New horizons" refers to business opportunities yet to be discovered. If you are a small or medium-sized business owner, a VP of Sales or Director of Business Development,...

Leaders in company alliances & partnerships: a security dealer roundtable.(Interview)(Discussion)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... The security industry is changing at a faster pace than most dealers/integrators and end users can keep up with. The growth of alliances and partnerships between manufacturers is one answer to meeting market needs. This discussion focuses on...

Is it time for distributors to get serious about developing your salespeople?(sales)
May 1, 2007... RUB SHOULDERS WITH a half dozen distributor executives, and it's clear that there is at least one thing they will all agree on. It's this: "We should do a better job of training and developing our salespeople." It's amazing to me that...

How egotistical CEOs, Donald trump and myopic 23-year-olds get it wrong and the little old winemaker got it right.(marketing & sales)
May 1, 2007... IT'S SURPRISING THE entertainment industry doesn't capitalize more on American business. There are so many compelling true stories that are ready-made to electrify audiences. But such efforts would fail. Audiences would shake their heads in...

7 keys to creating a customer focused culture walking-the-talk of your mission statement.(customer service)
May 1, 2007... I AM JUST DOING THIS UNTIL something better comes along--like retirement!" If that sums up the attitude held by some of your employees, then imagine the negative impact on teamwork, productivity, and especially on customer loyalty. Chances are...

Distributor power tools: the HITS report.(shelf life)
May 1, 2007... HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how to get more out of your distribution software? Most of us use less than 25% of the capability built into the package, yet we paid 100% of the cost. Now I'm no math major, but that just doesn't seem to fall into the...

Riley Doormaster a unique concept providing a valuable assist!(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Tampa, FL -- The invention of the Riley Doormaster offers a new concept for a self contained, all-in-one device that is designed to aid carpenters at every stage of preparing and hanging a door. Designed to be manufactured of strong, yet...

Goodbye unattractive black ramps!(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... In February 2007, Trine introduced the AXION 234X-375 as part of its 3000 Modular Series. The faceplate was developed to accommodate the snap-on additional face of TIMELY, REDIFRAME and similar door frames by extending the ramp .375". It...

Modular access control power supply.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... SDC's 632RF modular access control power supply is specifically designed for the power and interfacing of access controls, electric locking devices, monitoring contacts, egress devices and remote controls. The UL listed Power Supply features a...

Columbia thresholds' new lifetime warranty offers more selling power.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Columbia's 900 Plus Series thresholds provide unsurpassed protection and weather resistance. The company's injection molded and extruded substrate design guards against rotting, warping and water penetration with remarkable effectiveness. ...

Kaba introduces the new E-Plex 5086 Entry/Exit Series lock.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Kaba Access Control is pleased to introduce the addition of the E-Plex 5086 Entry/Exit Series to its E-Plex brand of electronic access control. The E-Plex 5086 is a mortise lock that offers combination access control for both the interior and...

Company becomes most complete supplier of locker lock solutions.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Zephyr Lock has introduced a new line of electronic locker locks for the locker industry. Originally developed to meet ADA standards, the new electronic locks are ideal for sport clubs, employee lockers and wherever secure locker access is...

Single loop fire panel enables Gamewell-FCI to support smaller applications.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Gamewell-FCI, a Honeywell (NYSE:HON) company and industry-leading manufacturer of commercial fire and life safety systems, introduces a new line of analog addressable fire alarm control panels (FACP) designed specifically for smaller...

MESH[TM] Smart Addressable RFID readers.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Viscount Systems Inc. has added MESH[TM] Smart Addressable RFID readers to its MESH[TM] access control system. MESH[TM] Smart readers run at 13.56 Mhz and are ISO14443, 15693 and Wiegand compatible. Each reader has 4 inputs and 3 outputs and...

The Overly Companies.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... The Overly Companies announce the expansion of its Tiger Door product line sales representation in two areas of the country. The states of Alaska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Idaho and Hawaii, will be handled by M.T.G. Enterprises (Tel:...

Tiger Door, LLC.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Tiger Door, LLC now offers single-swing hurricane-rated glazed and flush FRP door and frame units that carry Florida Product Approval Number FL7026 and are fabricated to UL procedures ZHDL. R25222 and ZHCW.R25108. These products are tested...

ADA & ANCI compliant access systems ZERO International.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... ZERO International manufacturers a complete line of ADA and ANCI compliant components: RAMPS, SADDLES, THRESHOLDS, wheel chair accessible SHOWER ENTRY, "light-spring" action HEAD/JAMB and DOOR BOTTOM GASKETS, STAIR NOSINGS and DETECTABLE...

Reduced weight Fire-Rated Doors--now for exterior and interior applications.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Special-Lite Fire-Rated Doors are now considerably lighter than before thanks to a new mineral core material. The resulting weight reduction reduces the weight of a typical 3 by 7 foot door by approximately 60 pounds, making the doors both...

ACSI 1550K-VD ELR Kit.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... Architectural Control Systems (ACSI) announces the addition of the 1550K-VD to our series 1500 Product lines of Electric Exit Devices. The UL Listed 1550K-VD is a field installable Electric Latch Retraction Kit for Von Duprin 33A/35A and 98/99...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pemko Manufacturing Company, a leading North American producer of door components.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2007... Pemko Manufacturing Company designs and manufactures door components for sealing doors. Pemko is a family owned business established in 1952 and headquartered in Ventura, California. The company has approximately 330 employees. Sales...

BEA launches new website with the customer in mind.(CORPORATE CORNER)(Website overview)
May 1, 2007... For over 40 years, BEA's sensors have opened doors safely and accurately, and now the company's new web site opens up a wealth of information to customers. The recently updated site, www.beasensors.com, is easy to navigate and features expanded...

Schlage wireless access solution rescues Parker Fire District implements faster/eliminates pulling wire and other installation costs of hardwiring.(CORPORATE CORNER)
May 1, 2007... Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that Colorado's Parker Fire District (PFD) has deployed Schlage wireless access control to provide increased, more convenient security at four of its fire stations. Previously, the doors were...

Tech tip: do you know?
May 1, 2007... We are looking at Chapter 4 of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 80 2007 Edition Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives. Our purpose is to call attention to changes in content from the 1999 edition. This new edition...