LockNet is more than a family business; it’s a family heritage dating back to 1920 when the Miller family began their trek in the door and lock industry. Great grandfather John C. Miller began this journey and the heritage has passed down through four generations to my cousin (Mark Miller), my brother (Chad Miller), and […]
Read moreThe LockNet sales team had a great week at the RFMA trade show in Orlando, FL. We were excited to unveil our new booth, product demos, games, and give-aways. Apparently the new look was quite the hit and attendees had a great time stopping in at our booth. They munched on some gray and orange […]
Read moreBe honest – how many times have you pushed when the door clearly said ‘pull’? Been talking to a friend and ran smack into a wall? All too consumed by your cell phone and blindly reaching for a door handle approximately 47 inches to your left? It happens to the best of us, and let’s […]
Read moreManaging parts warranties is critical to customers and to their bottom lines. Many parts carry one year warranties. Higher end products tend to carry 5 year, 10 year, or even lifetime warranties. The cost of neglecting the warranty periods for purchased items can add up to a substantial amount of money in unnecessary spending. In […]
Read moreFoodChain is a local non-profit company in Lexington whose mission is to provide hands-on education and training for area youth and adults around indoor food production and processing. Founded in 2011, FoodChain proudly hosts the region’s first indoor aquaponics system. What’s aquaponics you say? It’s quite neat. They grow fish, which produces waste. That waste […]
Read moreIf you’re like most, you don’t look at locks as a thing of beauty, but rather as a functional tool that you use every day. Owner of Union Hardware, David Goldberg, has turned that notion upside down and has used locks to create a masterful rendering of Vincent van Gough’s Starry Night. Using over 1,250 […]
Read moreIf you’re like me, you can all but see the Mucinex commercial germ characters dancing around on the door pulls of public restrooms. I avoid touching them like the plague. Thanks to my kiddo, I have enough germs at the house thank you very much! Needless to say, I was really excited when I heard […]
Read morePerforming regular security audits is a best practice that every business should follow. Every location is vulnerable to threats, be they physical theft, information theft, life safety risks to employees and patrons, and/or acts of God. A survey performed by the NRF revealed that in 2012, organized retail crime was the highest it has been in […]
Read moreWhile traditional key systems are less expensive to set up, they can end up costing quite a bit of money over time if you have to rekey locations on a regular basis. InstaKey, while more expensive at the onset, has far more long term benefits including reduced hassle and reduced cost. When is InstaKey Valuable? Picture this […]
Read moreMany organizations have key systems in place, but unless they are setup and managed properly, they can become ineffective and/or cost the organization hundreds to thousands of dollars on unnecessary rekeys. There are many components to consider but the four that prove to be the most critical are: 1. What key system philosophy do you […]
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