Doors and Hardware articles from September 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from September 2005

In touch.
September 1, 2005... In just a few days, DHI will kick off its 30th Annual Conference and Exposition in St. Louis, MO. I hope that most of you will be able to attend what promises to be our greatest conference to date. The key focus of this year's show is on...

A Rose account.
September 1, 2005... True to Our Roots; Fermenting a Business Revolution by Paul Dolan with Thom Elkjer Copyright 2003 Fetzer Vineyards/Brown-Forman Corporation ISBN 1-57660-150-1 205 pages Imagine the philosophy behind the whole "green"...

Understanding sustainability: 'the entire building industry is being shaped by this change'.
September 1, 2005... IT'S GREEN. IT'S DYNAMIC. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EDUCATION. Remember when positive pressure first hit the scene? What a confusing time, but all of us in the openings industry seemed to work our way through it. Just like positive pressure, this...

Change orders: what is fair pricing?
September 1, 2005... Why are change orders different from original contracts? Over the last year, there have been several articles in the DHI magazine having to do with why the charge for product change orders can significantly vary from an initial bid on a...

The Metamorphosis.(CASE STUDY)
September 1, 2005... AT FIRST GLANCE, THE DOORS PICTURED HERE MAY APPEAR TO BE nothing particularly article-worthy. However, the story behind how these doors came to be is rather unique and illustrates how even the impossible can become reality when people in our...

DHI's official guide to the New & Expanded Conference and Exposition.(Cover story)
September 1, 2005... THE EXPOSITION Friday, September 16, 2005 * 3:30pm-7:30pm Saturday, September 17, 2005 * 11:00am-6:00pm Halls 4 and 5, America's Center The St. Louis event is the ONLY opportunity this year for our members and industry...

Envisioning the future leadership of your business.(businessbuzz)
September 1, 2005... WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO BE IN FIVE YEARS? In 10 years? When you retire? "Envisioning the future of your business starts with strategy; and achieving your strategy requires developing leadership within your organization," says Barry...

Dealing with the new world of sales: the story of desparate salespeople.(SALES)
September 1, 2005... "I just don't understand it," said the frustrated president of an employee benefits firm. "We get good, solid appointments and our prospects like our proposals, particularly since we almost always save them money or improve their coverage....

Getting a return on your technology investment.(SHELF LIFE)
September 1, 2005... Technology, technology, technology. It always seems to be the answer today for most business applications. The push in the last two decades has been to implement a technological application to every aspect of our lives. Take the cell phone boom...

Dialock Door Terminal-M Series.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Hafele's Dialock Door Terminal M Series is a battery-operated locking solution suitable for room access in hotels, offices, medical, retail, residential, and other buildings. Simply present an authorized electronic key to the reader and the...

DORMA Glas glass sliding frontages keep the elements out.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... DORMA Glas has introduced its HSW-ISO Double Glazed Horizontal Sliding Wall System, a thermally insulated sliding glass frontage that combines the sleek glass-and-steel European styling with outstanding performance. The system features integral...

SDC new Mini delayed egress lock.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... The new SDC Mini Exit Check[R] 1581S Series Delayed Egress Lock features several new attributes, including a smaller and slimmer housing that incorporates a 650lb holding force magnetic lock, 15-second exit delay, lock status outputs, access...

SDC Civic Series digital lockset.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... The new SDC Civic[TM] Series E72-32 is an indoor/outdoor stand-alone digital lockset designed and priced for entry-level applications. Installed in just 10 minutes, management features include keypad programmability, 32 user codes, 3-10 digit...

SDC new Selectric Pro[TM].(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... This is the lock you must have for stairwell door applications. The new SELECTRIC Pro[TM] 7800 Series Electrified Mortise Lockset features and SDC manufactured lock body with a vandal resistant clutch mechanism to prevent breakage caused by...

US Door introduces Model 652 Windlock door.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... The new Model 652 Windlock door by US Door and Building Components, Inc. is designed to resist hurricane-force winds and is compliant with most coastal building code requirements. The Model 652 includes the new UHM Nylon windlocks, which allow...

CRL introduces aluminum railing systems for commercial and residential applications.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... Designed and manufactured by C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), this premium system features impact resistant extruded aluminum railings with high structural durability, and special coatings to resist the corrosive effects of the elements and salt...

New DORMA LG lever offers a sleek modern lever design.(PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2005... DORMA Architectural Hardware's new line of LG levers offer a sleek tapered design, available in all standard finishes, cylinder configurations and functions. Ideal for highly aesthetic applications, the LG lever is available through the entire...

Overly Door's newly revised and expanded Web site and product binder.(E-NEWS)
September 1, 2005... Overly Door Company, a specialty door and window manufacturer, announces its newly revised and expanded Web site. Features include the new Document Center with 230 documents available for download and the Drawing Center with 208 product...

Specialty contractor Harmon, Inc. names as DORMA's automatic door partner.(INFO)
September 1, 2005... Specialty glazing contractor, Harmon, Inc. has been named as an automatic door partner for DORMA Group North America in Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, and South Bend, Ind. "Doors and entrances are the most ignored maintenance area on a...

New Manufacturers' Rep Agency.(INFO)
September 1, 2005... Jeff Waggoner and Peter Brenia announce the formation of the Manufacturers' Rep Agency, WBA merging JA Waggoner & Associates and (formerly Brenia & Associates). Peter and Jeff, were together for 12 years at Brenia & Associates, which began in...

Negwer Materials promotes Brennan to General Manager.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... Tom Brennan has been promoted to General Manager for central Illinios at Negwer Materials, Inc. Since joining Negwer in 1986, Brennan has worked as a salesman, and Illinios Sales Manager. With 24 years of experience in sales and management,...

Detroit Door & Hardware Company adds management staff.(PEOPLE)
September 1, 2005... Detroit Door & Hardware Company of Madison Heights, Michigan is pleased to announce that Mike Stankovich of Farmington Hills has been appointed as General Sales Manager for Detroit Door's Overhead Door/Material Handling Division. Stankovich...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
September 1, 2005... This Tech Tip is another Division review from the new CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) Masterformat 2004[TM]. In previous Tech Tips, we have presented a review of this new Masterformat[TM] covering the Divisions directly related to...

Annual inspection for fire-rated door openings: why is it necessary?
September 1, 2005... As professionals in the commercial door and hardware industry, we are acutely aware of the important role that fire-rated door openings play in protecting occupants in all types of buildings (e.g., schools, office buildings, shopping malls,...