Doors and Hardware articles from October 2004

Doors and Hardware archives from October 2004

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... October 14-16 53RD Annual Woodwork Institute Conference Reno, NV 916/372-9943 www.woodworkinstitute.com October 28-31 29TH Annual DHI Conference & Exposition San Antonio, TX 703/222-2010 www.dhi.org ...

A strategy for success.(IN TOUCH)
October 1, 2004... PETER DRUCKER ONCE SAID, AND I'LL PARAPHRASE, "In business, the answers are easy. It is asking the correct questions that poses the real challenge." Drucker, as usual, had a great point. Solutions are easy to identify. Assessing the situation...

DHI remembers Andrew Turner: a true Southern Gentleman.(DHI PAGE)
October 1, 2004... IF YOU ASK ANYONE WHO KNEW ANDREW TURNER to describe him, you will hear words like "kind," "warm," "friendly," "compassionate," "genuine." And then they will pause and say, "He was a real gentleman." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born in...

Continuing education: useful or useable information?(Ask the Architect)
October 1, 2004... I AM OFTEN ASKED BY PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS to review their continuing education programs and provide suggestions for improving effectiveness. Continuing education is a powerful marketing tool and critical to the maintenance of professional...

Beverly Hills Hilton: doors that add design elegance.(CASE STUDY)
October 1, 2004... RENOVATING A HOTEL IS NO SMALL FEAT, ESPECIALLY when it's a Hollywood landmark. Design and product selection become of utmost importance, involving intensive up front planning with every detail scrutinized. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Business software automation: is it worth it?(Interview)
October 1, 2004... EVERY BUSINESS OWNER WANTS THEIR COMPANY TO HAVE THE upper hand on the competition. There is a constant push to be faster, cheaper and more efficient. An increasing number of companies, in an effort to meet those demands, have turned to...

Steel Door Institute's 50th anniversary.
October 1, 2004... TO COMMEMORATE THE OCCASION OF SDI'S 50TH anniversary, which was celebrated this summer at the June and July meetings of SDI's Technical Committee and Board of Directors, I had spent a considerable amount of time scouring through files and...

Corporate ethics: accountability in the wake of recent scandals.
October 1, 2004... THE CORPORATE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN SHOCKED TO ATTENTION WITH THE RECENT corporate governance meltdowns. The silver lining is that these scandals are resulting in better financial oversight and more focused attention on the ethics of directors,...

Conference exhibitor listings.(Directory)
October 1, 2004... 29th Conference & Exposition San Antonio * October 28-31, 2004 THE DOOR AND HARDWARE INDUSTRY'S PREMIER EVENT A & J Washroom Accessories, Inc. booth 720 509 Temple Hill Road P.O. Box 4569 New Windsor, NY 12553...

Registration made easy.
October 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, Conference Education Sessions, Exhibit Hall, Opening Reception,...

Hotel descriptions.
October 1, 2004... MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER (HQ) SOLD OUT 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...

Hotel information.
October 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 Marriott Rivercenter (HQ) SOLD OUT 101 Bowie Street, San...

2004 schedule at a glance.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... Tuesday, October 26 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. DHIndustry Education and Credentialing Program Wednesday, October 27 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Large Exhibitor move-in* 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. DHIndustry Education and Credentialing Program...

Products: San Antonio.(Directory)
October 1, 2004... BOLTS ABH Manufacturing C. R. Laurence Co., Inc. Cal Royal Products, Inc. Don-Jo Manufacturing, Inc. Door Controls International DORMA Architectural hardware DORMA Group North America ESSEX Industries, Inc.*...

Sweeney Associates announces new addition.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2004... Sweeney Associates Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Jody Nitsch to their agency. Nitsch a 2002 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, received his degree in electronic media with a minor in marketing. Nitsch will...

HOPPE North America, Inc. announces Regional Sales Manager.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2004... HOPPE North America, Inc. has announced the addition of Kevin O'Connor to their North American staff as Regional Sales Manager. Prior to joining HOPPE, Kevin has held Product Management and Sales positions with Schlegel Corporation and...

Hettich America names Don Penner new Office Division Manager for North America.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2004... Hettich America is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Penner as the Office Division Manager of North America. In his new position, Don will oversee sales development ofr Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico. He will utilize...

New leadership for BSI-Balance Systems' NC facility.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2004... Wayne Steinhauer, General Manager for BSI-BALANCE SYSTEMS is pleased to announce Eddie Kistler, as the new Operations Manager for the Statesville, NC BSI-BALANCE SYSTEMS facility starting in July of 2004. Eddie will be responsible of all...

Gill named YSG Director of Architectural Development.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2004... Michael J. Gill, Government Business Development Manager for YSG Door Security Consultants, has been named to a new position, Director of Architectural Development. In his new role, Gill will be responsible for developing and directing the...

Bobrick introduces new products.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. has introduced their new leverless B-2860 Roll Towel Dispenser with pull-down mechanism crafted of satin-finish stainless steel for dispensing 12" lengths of economical, non-perforated universal roll paper...

Bilco offers the Security series roof hatch.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... The Bilco Company offers the Security series roof hatch for increased building security in high-security applications such as banks, pharmacies, and correctional facilities. Security Series roof hatches are designed with special features to...

Total Door announces Storm Sentry[TM]--the hurricane-rated total door system.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Total Door successfully passed extensive hurricane testing protocols designed by Miami-Dade County. The testing included protocols PA201--air infiltration, PA202--three impacts from a 9 lb. 2X4 at 50 feet per second, and PA203--positive and...

8 foot high steel entry door has 90-Minute fire rating.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... A line of 22-gauge and 24-gauge fire-rated insulated steel entry doors--including the first such doors in an eight-foot height--is offered by Taylor Building Products to address the industry's needs for an economical alternative to hollow metal...

New Schlage aesthetic modular locks.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... IR Security & Safety's Electronic Access Control Division (EACD) today introduced its new Schlage aesthetic modular locks, which offer both the sleek architectural design and complete security functionalities that image-conscious organizations...

New Lehigh Door is full of rich detail.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Now, it's easier than ever to add a touch of mission style elegance to virtually any room in the home, with the SIGNAMARK[R] Lehigh Door--part of the distinctive Mission Series of decorative interior doors. The Lehigh Door represents the...

Penco Products ProTough lockers.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2004... Penco Products, Inc., one of the largest producers of steel lockers in the U.S., recently introduced its ProToughT line of all-welded, fully framed lockers. In testing, ProToughT lockers withstood 40 percent more brute-force stress before...

Product correction.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2004... In the August 2004 issue of Doors and Hardware (page 55) some product information was miscommunicated. The item should have read: Architectural Control Systems, Inc., (ACSI), whose roots can be traced back to the beginning of electric and...

Hutting Building Products moves into new, larger facility in Indianapolis.(UPDATES)
October 1, 2004... Hutting Building Products, Inc. recently relocated their Indianapolis Indiana millwork and building materials distribution center into a new facility with over 96,000 square feet of warehouse, a 40% capacity increase over their old location....

Pemko's 2004 Catalog available.(INFO SOURCE)
October 1, 2004... Pemko's new 2004 Catalog is easy to use and loaded with useful information. Products are organized in specific product categories so that you can find the item you want quickly. New color coded labels indicate "New" products with purple and...

www.bobrick.com now offers new levels of navigational functionality.(E-NEWS)
October 1, 2004... New www.bobrick.com Web site features intuitive search and browser function to quickly access product information. Multiple Technical Data Sheets may be downloaded and printed as a project submittal package. Bobrick Washroom Equipment,...

2004 industry marketplace schedule & descriptions.(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... ACCESS IT Friday, October 29, 8:30AM-11:30AM Open to the Public, Room 210 B Contract Distribution[R] for Microsoft Navision hosted by Access IT Join Access IT as we simulate how today's mid-market business software leader is...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
October 1, 2004... Do you know the hardware requirements for smoke barrier and smoke partition doors? Do you know if they differ from a fire-rated door? The answers can be found in Chapter 8 of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2003. Defining a smoke barrier is the...