When I look at a door and hardware schedule, the door terminology can be so confusing I feel like I’m reading a legal contract. It might as well say, “Hitherto, henceforth, the LHR, FRP G door with a KD frame shall be held in a binding agreement notwithstanding improper installation.” Say what? The truth of […]
Read moreWould you be shocked if one of your managers allowed your stock room to look like this? Not only is this unsightly and a great way to lose inventory, but it’s also a breaks several important code violations. For example, per NFPA life safety code, all marked exits must be clear and accessible. Facility Directors […]
Read moreA sales team that races together, sells more…right? We hope that’s the case, because LockNet now has two employees who can proudly say that they have joined the rank of Ironman finishers. LockNet CEO, Chad Miller, and director of national accounts, Rob Owen, and his wife Kristine all completed the half-Ironman last weekend in Galveston, […]
Read moreI came back to work at LockNet after my maternity leave three weeks ago (yes, I did cry when I dropped my daughter off with the sitter). Despite the fact that my husband kept me fairly in-the-loop, I was floored by how much had changed during my leave. My first shock was how difficult it […]
Read moreI am a very active member of a local Facebook page that helps reconnect lost pets with their owners. This morning I saw a post for a sweet old lab that got out when a home was burglarized. The unfortunate reality is that home invasions are a real possibility and every one of us needs […]
Read moreHardware specification is something into which many organizations put a lot of time and thought (also known as money). One of the main issues potential customers bring to us is they do not get the products laid out in their hardware specification. They often ask, “Why am I not getting the products listed in my […]
Read moreWe’re smack in the middle of trade show season. Want to know the number one question we are asked? The type of key systems we provide, and if can we help set them up. If you are in the facilities or loss prevention world, chances are that key systems are a component of your job. […]
Read moreApril Fools’ Day was one of the most anticipated days of the year at my boarding school. Tradition dictated that every year the senior class would prank faculty members on April Fools. Now what, on earth, do pranks have to do with a door and lock blog, you ask? I’m so glad you asked; a […]
Read moreDoors and locks used to be thought of as somewhat stagnant, but that has been changing rapidly over the last decade and 2015 will be no exception. It seems that the industry is constantly coming out with new and innovative products that are helping consumers increase product longevity and allowing them to accomplish more with […]
Read moreHaving grown up in the business, I can honestly say this is one of those years that will stand out in the history books. LockNet has grown, evolved, and blossomed this year. 2013 was a banner year for us, and 2014 built on that momentum and continued to break records. What was so exciting about […]
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