Doors and Hardware articles from October 2007

Doors and Hardware archives from October 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... October 13-20, 2007 DHI Conference & Trade Show Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, TN www.dhi.org/annual October 14-17, 2007 Amercian Architectural Manufacturers Association JW Marriott Grand Lakes ...

DHI launches exciting new programs.(in TOUCH)
October 1, 2007... AFTER MONTHS OF PLANNING AND preparation, the 32nd Annual Conference & Exposition is finally upon us. Each year's show requires an enormous amount of effort on the part of our volunteers, board members, and of course, staff, but this year has...

The Foundation's role in the fire door inspection initiative.(life safety & security)
October 1, 2007... YOU MAY HAVE SEEN THE GEICO commercials that use celebrities to help tell a person's insurance story. One that I particularly enjoy is the commercial with Little Richard where he begs to the camera, 'Help me, somebody help me!' That voice...

Environmental concerns: setting direction for the future of construction.
October 1, 2007... Data regarding the impact of sustainable construction is finally becoming available. Studies being conducted on buildings constructed using more environmentally friendly products and methods are starting to substantiate the positive...

A model for balancing sustainability vs. security.
October 1, 2007... INTRODUCTION IN THESE TIMES OF GLOBAL CHANGE, many facility emphases are competing for limited resources. With antiterrorism we have federal mandates and employee demands for safer and more secure workplaces. These same employees, backed...

Trends in the commercial door hardware industry; Bottom line: products still reign supreme--but added-value items offer competitive advantage.(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... WHEN CHARLES HAGER FOUNDED the C. Hager & Sons Hinge Maufacturing Company in 1849, the American Civil War was still more than a decade away. As an apprentice locksmith from Germany, little did Mr. Hager know then that his burgeoning business...

Sleek & sophisticated: European style comes to North American hardware.
October 1, 2007... In a crowded marketplace, manufacturers in all industries are looking for a competitive advantage. Many are finding the answer in design. Design has crept into every aspect of our lives over the past decade. Consumers are demanding more...

There's no business like door business.
October 1, 2007... When searching for an industry to make your career in, make sure you can answer 'yes' to these three questions:..." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Iremember listening to a radio interview that the President-General Manager-CEO (he would call...

Interviewing new & current employees.
October 1, 2007... FOR MANY YEARS I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED with the interview process for our employees. I once read about an interview method that has worked very well for me since that time. Unfortunately it has been so many years I can not give the credit...

Why good employees leave & how to retain more of them.
October 1, 2007... VICKIE LEFT THE MORTGAGE COMPANY she worked with for several years for competitor and a promotion. No one could blame her for leaving; after all, she had dreams of her own to pursue. Vickie was well-respected by her coworkers, therefore two...

Schedule at-a-glance.(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... Saturday-Tuesday October 13-October 16 7:30am-8:30am Conference Education Registration 8:00am-5:30pm Conference Education Wednesday October 17 7:30am-8:30am Conference Education Registration 8:00am-5:30pm Conference...

Stay connected to the heart of the industry, be empowered by all that is available to you at this year's Conference and Exposition.(Conference news)
October 1, 2007... Forum for the Future Build and strengthen alliances with your peers and key industry leaders. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learn how your company can benefit from the Annual Fire Door Assembly Inspection Program. Align yourself and...

Forum for the future.
October 1, 2007... Thursday, October 18, 2007 | 12:30pm-4:15pm | Presidential Ballroom, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center The important accomplishment of having the 2007 edition of NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives...

Nashville 07.(Directory)
October 1, 2007... EXHIBITORS LIST A & L Shielding, Inc. Booth #1320 268 Old Lindale Road Rome, GA 30165 (706) 235-8822; (800) 329-5323 Fax: (800) 329-5320 alshield@alshielding.com www.alshielding.com A & L Shielding...

2007 Conference sponsors.
October 1, 2007... Thank you Sponsors DHI would like to thank all sponsors for their continued support of the 32nd Annual Conference and Exposition! OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR & CONFERENCE TOTE BAGS LUNCH ON THE TRADE SHOW FLOOR SPONSOR KEYNOTE...

2007 Golf Challenge.
October 1, 2007... Come and play the DHI/Rediframe Golf Challenge and take a swing at winning a brand new car and/or other exciting prizes. You will receive a Scorecard at registration check-in that contains the name and booth number of the Golf Challenge...

Industry marketplace: connecting you to your industry.
October 1, 2007... Friday, October 19, 2007 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don't miss this once-a-year chance to participate in Exhibitor-hosted education sessions as...

Foundation for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security.
October 1, 2007... DIAMOND PREMIER LEVEL DISTRIBUTOR ($10,000+) colorado DOORWAYS inc. DIAMOND LEVEL MANUFACTURER ($25,000+) ASSA ABLOY HAGER[R] COMPANIES Ingersoll Rand DISTRIBUTOR ($5,000+) ARC ONE[SM] LA FORCE...

DHI national education.
October 1, 2007... October 13-October 18, 2007 | 8:00am-5:30pm | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Don't miss the debut of the most anticipated program of the year, the Annual Fire Door Assembly Inspection Program (AFDAIP), combined with DHI's...

DHI Education Registration Form.
October 1, 2007... Classes held October 13-18, 2007 | Gaylord Opryland Hotel | Nashville, TN BUY ONE DAY of Education, Attend the DHI CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION FOR FREE! [GRAPHIC OMITTED] For Complete Course Description, Please Visit...

DHI Conference Attendee registration.(Conference news)
October 1, 2007... Nashville BUY ONE DAY of Education, Attend the DHI CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION FOR FREE! IMPORTANT DATES: August 3, 2007 Final day to receive reduced advanced registration fees. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] September 14, 2007 ...

The new marketing mix: where will you meet your customers?(management)
October 1, 2007... IT WASN'T SO LONG AGO that the marketer's quiver held a handful of arrows. The skillful often chose some combination of print advertising, radio, broadcast television and cable spots, Yellow Pages ads, direct mail, billboards, special events,...

Toxic people beyond the tabloids.(legal)
October 1, 2007... THE TOXIC CELEBRITIES who are always in the tabloid headlines don't normally impact your business, but what can you, or should you, do about toxic employees? (1) You know the employee--negative, antagonistic, argumentative, backbiting and...

Unlocking the "employer of choice" dilemma: 6 keys to success.(employee retention)
October 1, 2007... COMPANIES AROUND THE globe are starting to experience labor shortages and are having a difficult time retaining quality workers. The competition for key talent is quickly becoming a battleground. One answer lies in your organization's...

The right stuff, at the right time, in the right quantity.(shelf life)
October 1, 2007... THE HEADLINE SOUNDS like a perfect world for distributors. How nice would it be to have just what the customer requested and in the just the right amount each and every order? There are some companies that come very close to this inventory...

Detroit Door announces new sales structure.(PEOPLE)(Financial report)
October 1, 2007... Detroit Door & Hardware Company has realigned its sales structure to better meet the demands of their changing customer needs. This new direction is led by the sales leadership team consisting of Tim Ford, vice president of marketing and...

Amesbury Group appoints new Corporate Marketing Coordinator.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Rich Koopmann, President of Amesbury Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Renata Bateman-Jones to Corporate Marketing Coordinator. She has been working with the company in a sales and marketing support role for the past year at...

VT Industries announces new territory sales manager.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... VT Industries welcomes John McFarlane as a new territory sales manager. McFarlane is responsible for Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the Caribbean. McFarlane has over 25 years of experience in the openings industry. "He has sold residential and...

Vacuum hoist lifter lets one person stack long boxes.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... A fully integrated, ergonomic vacuum hoist lifter that lets one person precisely position porous loads such as boxes on and off pallets, skids, and shelves is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts. The Anver VB4 Vacuum...

Modular EMLock[R].(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... SDC's new EmLock[R] design now includes interchangeable modular assemblies that permit field upgrade of all components without removing the lock from the frame. Field upgrade modules include a timer, magnetic bond sensor, door status sensor,...

Von Morris expands doorware offering with introduction of deadbolt locks.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... Von Morris is adding deadbolt locks designed to complement several of its most prestigious collections. The epitome of form and function, these Von Morris newcomers combine the utmost in frontline security with class, style and aesthetic...

Special-Lite announces availability of AMP Wood Stain Matching Paint Colors.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... Each of Special-Lite's six standard AMP (acrylic modified polyester) wood stain colors now has a complementary Kynar[R] paint color for anodized aluminum surfaces. Door edges and vision lites can be finished in colors matched to the finish of...

Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group to launch K2-Commercial security solutions.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group announced today the launch of K2 Commercial Hardware, a collection of stylish industrial door hardware solutions that includes cylindrical and tubular levers, deadbolts, door closers and exit...

The Overly Companies announce the addition of a new sales representative Group to its network.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... Architectural Openings Inc. With its main office located in Summit, New Jersey, principles Eric Weinstein and Mike Bonaventura will represent the products of of Overly and Tiger Door Companies in the areas of New York City and Northern New...

Ez-Flex[TM] from Sealeze.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... Sealeze, A Unit of Jason Incorporated, is introducing Ez-Flex[TM] flexible strip brush. Completely metal free and designed to meet the needs of diverse applications, Sealeze's newest brush product is flexible enough to fit around tight curves,...

Textile, Statesville, NC manufacturer breaks ground on expansion.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... Amesbury Group/Sealing Solutions, is pleased to announce an expansion of its Textile division in Statesville, North Carolina. The weather-stripping company plans to add 36 jobs as it expands its local operation with a $4.5MM plant and equipment...

National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Frames (NCHM) acquired by the Mathews family.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... National Custom Hollow Metal Doors and Frames (NCHM) was recently acquired by the Mathews family of Little Rock, Arkansas. The transaction effective June 1, 2007 between the current owner and operator Mark Babbitt and the Mathews family ...

VT Industries Inc. acquires IDEAL Architectural Doors and Plywood.(PRODUCTS)
October 1, 2007... VT Industries is pleased to announce the acquisition of IDEAL Architectural Doors and Plywood of New Albany, Indiana as of August 31, 2007. IDEAL is a fifth generation manufacturer of fine wood products with a reputation for quality,...

Do you know?(tech tip)
October 1, 2007... This article continues with Chapter 6, Swinging Doors with Builders Hardware found in the NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives 2007 edition. This information is in Chapter 2 of the 1999 edition. We will cover some of...