Safety in the workplace is something that many of us 9-5 office workers don’t think about. If you work in a manufacturing facility or plant, it’s likely very top-of-mind. I used to work for DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems. If you know anything about DuPont, you probably know that “safety comes first” for them and rightfully […]
Read moreJust like other trades, quality locksmiths aren’t always a dime a dozen. If you’re like me, and you expect the work to be done thoroughly and properly the first time around, be sure that you are calling someone with a good reputation. I had a recent personal experience with two HVAC companies which just reinforced […]
Read moreIf you’re in the process of developing or re-evaluating your key system program, you might feel like pulling your hair out. There are many choices to be made from system type, to cylinder type, to optional features and beyond. One of the first decisions to make is what type of key system you want to […]
Read moreIf you’ve called LockNet over the past year, it’s likely that at some point you’ve spoken with Cynthia Walker, veteran employee of 6 years. She started as a Technical Service Representative, then worked in accounting, and is now our Administrative Assistant. We thought you may want to put a face to the friendly voice that […]
Read moreElectronic locks are becoming increasingly commonplace in today’s market. While they carry a host of features and benefits, they are not without their unique set of installation and troubleshooting issues. We install and service a large number of Surface Vertical Rod, or SVR Exit Devices with Motorized Latch Retraction. A common issue we hear about […]
Read moreAre there times where you feel like your organization is stalling and lacking in business success? Do the employees feel like the mythological Greek King Sisyphus who was forced to push a giant boulder up a hill every day only to watch it roll back down? If so, according to Franklin Covey, a company that […]
Read moreLast week, Whitney walked you through the ins and outs of mag locks. Mag locks are a great solution for securing doors in certain applications; however, like other locks, if mag locks aren’t properly installed, or if there are other issues with the door, they cannot do their job, leaving the door unsecure. We are […]
Read moreKey systems are a critical component to help manage the security of any facility. When properly administered, key systems provide numerous benefits, including: Restricting who can access keys, using one key for multiple doors and/or locations (no more massive key rings), and simple key orders. While seemingly simple, key systems are actually quite complex. It […]
Read moreMy husband, Zach, is an engineer; I am a marketer. We couldn’t be more “left-brain right-brain” opposite. I say “left-brain right-brain” because recent research has shown that we don’t actually have a more dominant side of our brain. While this makes for some amusing conversations on how things should be done around the house, I […]
Read moreFrom extreme droughts out west, to unbearably frigid temperatures in the east, to soaking rains in the Midwest, the weather over the past year has been one for the history books. Now that hurricane and derecho season is upon us, you can add high winds to that list as well. Around this time of year, […]
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