Recently, I saw a news article regarding a Canadian school’s mishap with their key system. Somehow the pin codes for the schools had been released to the public and there was fear that anyone could get a copy of a key for the entire school district made. The initial thought was that the entire school […]
Read moreSocial Media has become one of the greatest tools for engaging and interacting with others on a larger scale. This has proven to be especially helpful in a professional aspect as businesses have begun to use this to their own advantage, both from a business to business aspect, as well as from a business to […]
Read moreThis month LockNet will be hosting our very first Twitter Chat. Social media presence is starting to gain momentum in our industry and this is an excellent opportunity for all of us to connect. As you know, over the past few years LockNet has rebranded the entire company and created a presence on social media. […]
Read moreFire-rated doors are excellent options when it comes to increasing the safety of your facility. Their purpose is pretty obvious – to keep fire and smoke from spreading throughout your facility. However, there are quite a few factors that come into play to guarantee that your door doesn’t lose its fire rating. Over time […]
Read moreOne of the most common calls our Technical Service Representatives receive is a panicked store manager or owner calling at 6am because they’ve broken their one and only key in the lock of their door. With no access to their store, they’re more than likely going to have to awkwardly explain what happened to more […]
Read moreWhether we’re writing, creating something in Photoshop or simply just trying to brainstorm new ideas for work, we’ve all hit that block. You’re chugging along with great ideas and it smacks you in the face out of nowhere. It’s happened to all of us – the dreaded creative block. It’s not the end of the […]
Read moreIt’s inevitable – for all of eternity we will associate restrooms with germs. They just go hand in hand… and unfortunately, those little germs sometimes hitch a ride on your hand, which you then may place on the door handle or knob, giving them a nice, little new home where they can just sit and […]
Read moreOne of the main questions we get by anyone new to the door and lock industry is the difference between a mortise lock and a cylindrical lock. Not everyone understands the different types of locks and their applications. It’s not uncommon when we’re performing a specification analysis with our customers that we hear, “Wait… Mortise? […]
Read moreFor all of the many posts we’ve done covering the topic of exit devices, we have yet to write one that really spells out the different styles and types of exit devices available. Just like most things in this industry, there are a few choices when it comes to choosing an exit device that best […]
Read moreWith so many locks available, it’s important to do a little research when it comes to choosing the types of locks you want in your facility. All locks, while having the same purpose of locking a door or a safe, are suited for a particular type of facility. This post discusses the ins and outs […]
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