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Builder Confidence Hits Major Milestone in June

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:49:00 GMT

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes hit a significant milestone in June, surging eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released last week. Any reading more than 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good rather

Access-Control Manufacturer DoorKing Welcomes Regional Sales Manager

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:43:00 GMT

DoorKing Inc., a manufacturer of access-control products, recently welcomed Bob Reiger as its mid-Atlantic regional sales manager. In his new position, Reiger will be responsible for gate operator and access-control sales in the region and building relationships in the distribution channel. He will work out of DoorKing’s sales office in Matthews,

Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Online Catalog of Access-Control Products

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Pepperl+Fuchs, a manufacturer of automation products and services, has introduced the North American Sensor and Systems Catalog and Selection Guide Edition 2.0 on its website.

Wayne Dalton Introduces Web Video Series for Garage Door Selection

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:25:00 GMT

Wayne Dalton, a manufacturer of residential garage doors, recently introduced a new series of Web videos featuring garage door selection tips to assist consumers shopping for a new door to improve the look and value of their home.

Access-Control Manufacturer Linear Introduces High-Resolution Analog Cameras

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:01:00 GMT

Linear LLC, a manufacturer of residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, is now offering new high-resolution analog surveillance cameras with a variety of video enhancement and design features to compensate for lighting, vandalism and weather. Versatile dome, bullet and box enclosures give dealers a

Guardian Access and Door Hardware Opens Midwest Distribution Center

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:00 GMT

Guardian Access and Door Hardware, a manufacturer of component stampings, plastic moldings, die castings and operators for the garage door industry, opened a new distribution facility in Morton Grove, Ill.

LiftMaster Hires Marketing Communications Manager

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:06:00 GMT

LiftMaster, a manufacturer of access-control products for residential and commercial applications, hired Laura Crawford as marketing communications manager for its gate-access systems and commercial door operators divisions.

List of Improving Housing Markets Rises to 263 Metros in June

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:26:00 GMT

The number of U.S. housing markets on the mend rose by five to a total of 263 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released last week. The list includes entrants from 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Access-Control Manufacturer Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Scroll Compressor Soft Starters for HVAC Market

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:12:00 GMT

Carlo Gavazzi, a manufacturer of products for industrial automation, introduced the 55, 75 and 90 Amp RSBT and RSBD Series to its line of scroll compressor soft starters.

Folding Gate Manufacturer Illinois Engineered Products Introduces Storefront Security Gate

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:15:00 GMT

Illinois Engineered Products, a manufacturer of galvanized folding gates, has introduced a new maximum security storefront gate for storefront and retail applications.

Amarr Garage Doors Introduces 3 New Colors in Classica Collection

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:27:00 GMT

Amarr Garage Doors has expanded the color offerings in its Classica Collection of steel garage doors. The new colors available are wicker tan, dark brown and terratone, a gray-like color commonly used in siding and other building materials.

IBISWorld Releases Report on Garage Door Industry

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:54:00 GMT

Renewed housing starts and commercial construction will allow the garage door industry to recover in the next five years, according to a new report from IBISWorld, a firm that offers a database of information and analysis on U.S. industries.

Garage Door Spring Manufacturer Service Spring Introduces Online Training Videos, Hosts Webinar

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:48:00 GMT

Service Spring Corp., a manufacturer of springs and other parts for the overhead door industry, has introduced “Solutions Education,” an online training resource for door dealers. The series of online training videos was created by industry experts to educate professional garage door technicians and standardize a dealership’s training process. In

New Video From BWF-CERTIFIRE Highlights Safer Fire Door Installation

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:17:00 GMT

BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door & Doorset Scheme, a group of manufacturers focused on fire door safety, have released a video highlighting fire door installation to help specifiers and installers. The video is a step-by-step guide demonstrating how the fire door and components should be fitted to ensure maximum effectiveness in the event of a fire.

Industrial Door Manufacturer Goff’s Enterprises Wins BizTimes ‘I.Q. Award’ for Innovation

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:12:00 GMT

Goff’s Enterprises Inc., a manufacturer of industrial and commercial doors, was recently awarded an I.Q. (Innovation Quotient) Award from BizTimes Media LLC, which publishes a bi-weekly magazine for business executives in Wisconsin. The I.Q. Awards salute Southeast Wisconsin businesses for innovations in products and services. The award was

CODA to Host 2013 Tradeshow at Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:36:00 GMT

The California Operator and Door Association (CODA) will host its 2013 industry tradeshow Sept. 20-21 at the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nev. The two-day event will include seminars, a golf tournament dinner and breakfast.

Wayne Dalton Expands Carriage House Steel Door Collection

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Wayne Dalton, a manufacturer of commercial and residential garage doors, has introduced a new steel garage door in the carriage house style. Model 6600 provides dealers and their customers with a door that offers the highest R-value in the Wayne Dalton carriage house steel collection, the company said.

Amarr Garage Doors Launches Express Online Ordering Service

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:31:00 GMT

Manufacturer Amarr Garage Doors has introduced Amarr Express, a free, online ordering tool for dealers. Using Amarr Express, dealers can place door center or factory-direct orders of residential doors, sections, openers and parts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Amarr Express is integrated with a dealer’s WebCat (Amarr’s online Web price

Overhead Door Adds Thermacore AP 850 to Line of Commercial Sectional Doors

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:23:00 GMT

Overhead Door Corp., a manufacturer of residential and commercial doors and other products, introduced the Thermacore AP 850, a three-inch-thick insulated sectional door that provides increased strength and thermal efficiency.

Helton/Flexiforce Introduces Aluminum Window Frames Series for Overhead Doors

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:19:00 GMT

Helton/Flexiforce, a Canadian-based manufacturer of overhead door hardware and window products, introduced the new HL series of aluminum window frames for residential and commercial applications.