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Michigan-Based Mammoth Door Launches New Website

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Mammoth Door, a provider of commercial and residential door installation in Waterford, Mich., launched a new website at mammothdoor.com. Developed by Five Sparrows LLC, the website features information on garage door products, and services and tips for users on troubleshooting garage door problems. The website has videos with information to help

Harness the Power of YouTube: Can Video Bring Your Door Dealership Customers?

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT

With 1 billion visitors every month, YouTube offers an amazing opportunity for door dealers to market their services to new customers. Taking the time to create a quality video to promote a door dealership will definitely be worth the effort.

Garage Door Manufacturer Garaga Names Regional Sales Manager

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Canadian-based Garaga Inc., a manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial doors, recently welcomed Vern Christensen as territory sales manager for the Western Canadian market.

Access-Control Manufacturer LiftMaster Announces Staff Changes

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:19:00 GMT

LiftMaster, a manufacturer of access-control products for the garage door and gate industry, recently announced several staff changes for its U.S. and Canadian sales teams.

Access-Control Manufacturer The Genie Company Launches ‘Every One Counts’ Sweepstakes

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:48:00 GMT

The Genie Company, a manufacturer of access-control products for residential and commercial applications, recently launched the “Every One Counts” Sweepstakes, a promotion geared to the installers and dealers in the garage door industry with $10,000 awards to an installer and his employer.

Action Industries Releases 2013 Catalog, Sponsors Tool Giveaway at International Door Expo

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:47:00 GMT

Action Industries Ltd., a supplier of products for the garage door industry, released its 2013 product catalog at the International Door Association Expo (IDAExpo), May 8-11 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. In addition, the company awarded one dealer attendee with a tool kit.

C.H.I. Overhead Doors Adds Fijian Mahogany to Wood Overlay Series

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:00 GMT

Garage door manufacturer C.H.I. Overhead Doors added Fijian Mahogany to its 5400/5700 wood overlay series of doors. The wide tongue-and-groove boards and smooth accent battens are laminated to the steel base sections with high-performance adhesives. The garage door face is manufactured unfinished for field painting or staining.

Access-Control Manufacturer LiftMaster Sponsors Firefighter Combat Challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT

Access-control manufacturer LiftMaster is bringing the Firefighter Combat Challenge (FCC) to Charlotte Motor Speedway as a part of LiftMaster Pole Day and the Coca-Cola 600. During May 23-26, some of the top firefighters in the world will go head-to-head in a competition designed around some of the most demanding challenges in firefighting.

Insights from LiftMaster Executive: Bob Markwart Discusses Evolving Access-Control Industry, Offers Door Dealers Advice

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The access-control industry has experienced a surge in technology advancements and other changes that have prompted dealers to review their tactics. PDD recently caught up with Bob Markwart, president, LiftMaster, Americas, to discuss the changing marketplace and consumer demand.

Vitector Fraba Introduces Reflective Photo Eye for Commercial Applications

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:16:00 GMT

Vitector Fraba Inc., a manufacturer and designer of sensing edges and photo eyes for doors and gates, has released the RAY-RT monitored reflective photo eye sensors.

Clopay Garage Doors Featured on A&E TV Series ‘Fix This Yard’

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:00 GMT

Garage doors from overhead door manufacturer Clopay Building Products will be featured in an exterior makeover of a Florida home on the A&E television series “Fix This Yard,” airing May 18.

Access-Control Manufacturer Linear Hosts May 22 Webinar on Social Media Research Tools

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:05:00 GMT

Linear LLC, a manufacturer of residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will host its fifth dealer-focused interactive webinar, “Social Media Research Tools and Strategies,” on May 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

Professional Door Dealer Releases New Report: ‘Dive Into Commercial and Industrial Door Products’

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:35:00 GMT

In a new report, “Dive Into Commercial and Industrial Door Products,” Professional Door Dealer offers insight about the burgeoning demand for commercial and industrial door products.

iControls Introduces LED Traffic Lights for Commercial and Industrial Door Applications

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

iControls, a manufacturer of custom microprocessor-control systems, recently launched a new line of stop and go LED traffic lights to meet the demands of today’s commercial door and dock industries.

Loading Dock Manufacturer Blue Giant Equipment Celebrates 50 years, Hosts Party

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Loading dock manufacturer Blue Giant Equipment Corp. will celebrate 50 years in the industry this month by hosting a party on May 21 at its Brampton, Ontario, Canada, headquarters. City Mayor Susan Fennell, company founder Kurt Larsen and media representatives will be in attendance.

LiftMaster Introduces Wall-Mount Residential Garage Door Opener

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

LiftMaster, a manufacturer of access-control products, recently introduced the next generation of its 3800 Wall-Mount Residential Opener. Now under model number 8500, the opener features new technology and an alternative to the traditional ceiling-mount look. Mounting on the wall beside the garage door, the opener comes with a remote 200-watt

Takeaways From IDAExpo: New Products Dominate Garage Door and Access-Control Show

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:28:00 GMT

With the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., as the backdrop for last week’s International Door Association’s Expo (IDAExpo), you’d be hard pressed to not have a sense of the feel-goods. Putting the tranquil waterfalls and exquisite flora of the Gaylord aside, door dealers and access-control professionals came to

Garage Door Manufacturer Raynor Announces Staff Changes

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:00 GMT

Raynor, a manufacturer of residential and commercial overhead doors and openers, recently promoted one employee and hired another. Lance King has been appointed manager of business process engineering. He will strive to improve operational excellence of existing processes, workflows and technologies.

Access-Control Manufacturer Carlo Gavazzi Enhances Inductive Proximity Sensors

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:51:00 GMT

Carlo Gavazzi, a manufacturer of products for industrial automation, has added enhancements to its ICB Series Proximity Sensors.

TMI Introduces 6000 Series of Roll-Up Doors and Screens

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:51:00 GMT

TMI LLC, an extruder of flexible PVC materials, introduced the 6000 Series of roll-up doors and screens for industrial and commercial applications. The products feature a high-speed, external jackshaft motor that moves doors at a speed of 36 inches per second. The previous door open rate was 24 inches per second. The new line includes Screen-Pro