Doors and Hardware articles from November 2008

Doors and Hardware archives from November 2008

Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... November 7-15, 2008* DHI 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition * DHI classes to be held November 7-12 * Exposition to be held November 13-15 Boston, MA www.dhi.org Upcoming DHI Chapter Education: October 20-22, 2008 ...

DHI President doug gerbing says farewell.(in TOUCH)
November 1, 2008... THE YEAR TURNED OUT TO BE A BUSY ONE that passed very quickly. As often happens in such a busy year, I have not completed all of the goals that I had wished to achieve. One of my primary goals was to visit a number of chapters around the...

Reaching out.(FOUNDATION)
November 1, 2008... AN IMPORTANT OBJECTIVE OF THE Foundation is to create a safer built environment by informing interested parties, through research and education, of the important role the architectural opening plays in life safety and security in every...

Assisi Heights congregational headquarters.(case STUDY)
November 1, 2008... Of course each architectural door project is important, but every once in a while an opportunity comes along to really showcase your best. That's what happened when the Franciscan Sisters of Rochester, Minn., decided to upgrade the doors at...

Fire door inspections: getting ahead of the curve on upcoming.
November 1, 2008... MANDATED FIRE DOOR INSPECTIONS ARE JUST around the corner. The latest requirements of NFPA 80-2007, on track to be referenced in the 2009 edition of the International Building and Fire Code, will require annual inspection of fire doors once...

Passionate about our industry ... I recommend no other way!
November 1, 2008... LIKE MANY OF YOU, I WAS BORN INTO this industry. Like many of you I had to find my own way first before I found my way back. My journey was never a waste of time... in fact it better prepared me for our industry and, at times, feeds my...

Yes is the answer.(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... "Yes" is what the architect, contractor and end-user want to hear when they ask about environmental issues. "Can't get it", "Unavailable", "It will take too long", or "It will cost too much" are no longer legitimate answers when a...

Designer doors: unconventional architectural doors bring a touch of class to prestigious projects.
November 1, 2008... High-end architectural flush wood doors featuring horizontal grain veneer, sketch face designs or laser-cut inlays are being specified by leading architects, woodworkers and custom millworkers to achieve exciting new aesthetics that push the...

Overcoming common barriers to good campus safety.(School SAFETY)
November 1, 2008... SCHOOL SAFETY EFFORTS MUST be comprehensive, based on a hazard and vulnerability assessment process, sustainable and tailored to the very unique environment of the education system. Safety, security, and emergency preparedness are a bigger...

Forum for the future.
November 1, 2008... AT THE 2008 FORUM, SPONSORED BY THE Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security, you are invited to share in the discussion of today's industry topics as they directly affect your business and the industry as a whole. Recognized...

How selfishness eats profits.(corporate access leadership)
November 1, 2008... "Some of my employees are focused on the business, but others are only concerned about their personal agendas." "Where did these entitlement attitudes come from?" "If they're not trying to 'look good' to me, they're trying to take...

Is it time to pull the plug on sales commissions?(corporate access)
November 1, 2008... IF YOU WANT TO PICK A FIGHT with salespeople, start talking about getting rid of paying commissions. They're quick to point out that it's the lure of the commission that drives them to "get the fish in the boat." Take that away and the road...

How to "Green" your business.(corporate access management)
November 1, 2008... CONVERTING TO "GREEN" IS a lot like learning to ride a bicycle. When our son Ian first started riding a bike, he was a bit reluctant. He watched other people do it, talked about it, was interested in how the equipment worked, but wasn't so...

Green distribution: reducing energy consumption.(shelf life)
November 1, 2008... EVERY ONE OF US HAS been inundated with the green movement. Clean diesel, hybrid, solar panels, oh my. We are seeing products from our manufacturer partners claiming to address the energy friendly environment of this decade. Many of these...

Boston 08 exhibitors list.
November 1, 2008... A&L Shielding, Inc. Booth#1030 268 Old Lindale Road Rome, GA 30161-6768 (706) 235-8822; (800) 329-5323 Fax: (800) 329-5320 alshield@alshielding.com www.alshielding.com A&L Shielding supplies lead-lined wood...

Boston 08 exhibitors list--products.(PRODUCTS LIST)
November 1, 2008... BLOT ABH Manufacturing ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Baldwin Hardware Corp. C. R. Laurence Company, Inc. Cal Royal Products, Inc. Don-Jo Manufacturing, Inc. Door Controls International DORMA Architectural...

Bonnie Lin joins hollow metal xpress as regional sales manager.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Bonnie will be based in the Los Angeles area and will serve as outside salesperson for HMX in California and Nevada. Bonnie will also be coordinating the efforts of HMX's soon to be established Los Angeles-area distribution center and the HMX...

Jeff Hamilton named Technical Communications Manager.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Secura Key announced that Jeff Hamilton has been named Technical Communications Manager. Hamilton is now responsible for managing Technical Support personnel, creating customer training programs, and supporting Sales and Marketing at trade...

Vince Thomas joins Georgia-Pacific Gypsum.(PEOPLE)
November 1, 2008... Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is pleased to announce that Vince Thomas has joined its staff as a product development engineer supporting the company Fire Defender product area and fire testing. He is based at the company research and testing lab near...

Frame Actuator controlled exit device.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... The S6303FH HiTower [R] Pro consists of a mechanical fire-rated mortise exit device controlled by an electric actuator installed in the frame. All access control and monitoring wires are maintained in the frame. Operation requires only 500mA @...

Door closer goes undercover at Hilton Hotel.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... PERKO POWER [TM], Samuel Heath's controlled, concealed door closer, has achieved accreditation to the ANSI/BHMA A156.4-200 standard for door closers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Renowned throughout the hotel and hospitality industry for its...

Hager Companies adds a new lever design.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Hager Companies has announced the addition of a new "August" lever design for its 3700 Series of Interconnected Locks, offering increased flexibility for distributors, architects and those who specify door hardware. Hager's ANSI/BHMA...

Access-controlled egress doors.(tech tip do you know?)
November 1, 2008... The 2006 edition of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 101 Life Safety Code is the reference. Information about this subject can be found in Chapter 7 under Special Locking Arrangements. This type of opening requires some means...