One of the big things LockNet prides itself on is the fact that our company has been built on a steady foundation of four generations. Four generations of people have combined their ingenuity and entrepreneurial skills to develop and improve upon a company that’s not only strong in its market, but strong in its values […]
Read moreFacilities use exit alarms for a variety of reasons. Is food from your restaurant somehow disappearing out the back door? An exit alarm can fix that. What about an unwanted visitor sneaking in after hours? An exit alarm can solve that problem, too. So for whatever reason you’re installing an exit alarm, you need to […]
Read moreIf you aren’t in the door and lock industry, you may not know what door handing means. In fact, I’ve heard countless people say, “Wait. Door handling?” Nope. Not a typo. It’s door handing. If you had asked me what it meant before I started working for LockNet my response would have been something like, […]
Read moreHere at Locknet, we like to keep ourselves in the loop on the latest door and lock happenings, and what kind of blogger would I be if I kept all of that valuable information to myself? The answer: Not a very good one. Usually I have a chance to post the links on our Twitter […]
Read moreManaging a facility can test your sanity. There are so many things you’re responsible for that it’s easy to get caught up in the mayhem. Eventually you may stress yourself out to the point where you’re sitting in a dark room alone, tearing into a pint of Chubby Hubby. (That one might just be a […]
Read moreIt’s that time again! The first Employee Spotlight of 2015 is going to Dillon Campbell. Dillon has been at LockNet for a little over three years and is one of our favorite Technical Service Representatives. He always seems to be in a good mood and the guy rarely doesn’t have a smile on his face. […]
Read moreFire Code Inspections are a pretty big deal. Not only do they catch you by surprise, but if you do happen to have some hardware not meeting code, they’ll cite you for it. This can result in some hefty fines on top of the costs accrued in rectifying the violation. But never fear! We’re here […]
Read moreYou use them every day, and they’re vital to your safety, but have you ever thought about where exactly locks originated? (I mean… I have, but I do locks for a living.) Necessity is the mother of invention, and it’s certainly necessary to protect your possessions. This very instinct is what led to the creation […]
Read moreBefore we get into our discussion about smart locks and innovation, allow me to share a funny personal story. Over the past 6 months, my 9 year old daughter has been telling me random things that are “for sure” going to happen in 2015. At first I passed them off as “just a kid being […]
Read moreI happen to love the start of a new year. I like the feeling of a clean slate—getting to start over fresh and energized. I also like the possibility of really being able to make resolutions for change. Here’s a resolution we should all get behind: Let’s be a little gentler on our hardware in […]
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