With Earth Day last week, it really got me thinking about the eco-friendly products that are available in the door and hardware industry these days. We have the option of green Division 10 accessories available and just recently someone here at the office was telling me about the EcoPower Power Supply. Electric strikes have so […]
Read moreThe issue of restroom vagrancy is popping up far too often for us to ignore. Even though we discussed urban bathroom lock solutions last year, the vagrants and drug users seem to be hitting the streets and finding our restrooms again. Many establishments, particularly restaurants, need to provide restroom access to their customers, but in […]
Read moreIt’s tradeshow season, which means our sales team is working more from their laptops on Delta’s WiFi than from the office on their way to meet with some of you – our wonderful readers! As is true for any tradeshow jaunt, we get A LOT of….. interesting questions while we’re on the road. In an […]
Read morePanic bars are a hot topic in the loss prevention and facilities management world. At a recent trade show, an attendee asked about the options available for rear door security. As a large national chain, his organization had fallen victim to some creative criminals. By prying out the bottom of the door, robbers were able to […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, we discussed the issues that commonly arise when using wood doors on an exterior opening. While wood doors are beautiful, they just can’t hold up to the elements like they need to. CurriStain doors solve this problem, but that still leaves you scratching your head on what to do about your interior wood […]
Read moreOne key to staying competitive in today’s marketplace is brand imaging. Over the last few years, we’ve seen dozens of companies re-brand in an attempt to both maintain their current customer base and to appeal to a larger market. Part of this re-imaging often includes giving facilities a more polished feel by specifying upscale doors […]
Read moreTechnology is at the forefront of the hardware industry. Surprised? You shouldn’t be! Take a moment to consider the employee ID you used to enter your office this morning, or the code you entered at daycare which unlocked the door for you and your antsy two-year-old. Are there areas of your office that require a […]
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 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 […]
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