The bees will buzz. The birds will sing. And your door will squeak because it’s gone all winter long without proper lubrication. If that’s the case, we have a few tips for you to get your door hardware ready to roll this spring season. Warmer weather typically brings more people out and about so you […]
Read moreWhile so many of us are prepping for Black Friday by staking out all the good sales and writing out our shopping lists, facility owners and managers have a much different way of preparing. Increased crowds and heavy foot traffic can wreak havoc on your hardware if you aren’t prepared beforehand. It’s a good idea […]
Read moreRecently, 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 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 moreWhen it comes to doors and locks, we’re talking about things that obviously endure a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. Add on to that the fact that, more often than not, a high-quality door or lock costs a pretty penny, and you have yourself a piece of hardware that you definitely […]
Read moreReading through various industry publications, I’ve noticed a disturbing increase in reports of organized retail crime (ORC). This unfortunate trend was confirmed by a survey performed by the NRF which revealed that in 2012, organized retail crime was the highest it has been in 7 years. Nine out of every ten retailers were affected by […]
Read moreKeeping with the quiz theme this week, let’s play a game of “Spot the Code Violation.” As you know, we have talked at great length about life safety, fire, and ADA codes. Why? Because these codes drastically impact both the safety and security of your facilities, employees, and patrons, as well as your bottom line. […]
Read moreThe depths of the life safety code are mind-boggling; many of them are straightforward and in some cases common sense. But unless you deal with the industry and codes on a regular basis, there are some issues you probably wouldn’t consider as code infractions. Generally, store and facility managers mean well and have no idea […]
Read moreYes, you read that right – it’s time to start thinking about the beating your facility will take this winter. Plus, we’re hoping to be the first ones on the “Winterize Your ___” bandwagon this fall. Your snow tires, heating units, and boats aren’t the only things that should be prepared for the cold weather. […]
Read moreWhile door and lock maintenance isn’t the most glorious topic, we’re on a mission to get it into the “It’s not pretty but we have to talk about it” category. Many retailers and restaurateurs are heading into the busy season – the last thing you need is for malfunctioning doors and locks to slow you […]
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