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News Briefs October 2012

SE (Silent Electrification) Option The new SE (Silent Electrification) Motorized Latch Retraction Option for Adams Rite exit devices is the latest innovation from The RITE Door ® line of integrated door assemblies that has been quickly embraced by...

Article • October 2nd, 2012

Emtek EMTouch™: Electronic Touchscreen Deadbolt Comes Home

Homeowners tired of rummaging in purses and pockets to find keys now have an attractive alternative.

Article • October 2nd, 2012

Cell Phones: The Keeler Key

Bluetooth wireless communication allows lock operation when the owner’s cell phone is within approximately 80 feet of the lock.

Article • August 2nd, 2012

Steelcraft® Debuts New Stainless Steel LS-Series Doors & FS-Series Frames

Stainless steel doors and frames combine high performance with designer aesthetics

Press Release • May 31st, 2012

DORMA Announces Access Tech Contributions to Fraunhofer CSE's Building Technology Showcase

Highlights importance of advanced technologies in commercial building retrofits and new construction

Press Release • May 10th, 2012

Retrofiting Knob to Lever Locks Made Easy

Use A1 Security Manufacturing’s BUL-3 retrofit jig for bored lever locks

Article • April 2nd, 2012

In a Door Jamb? Access Hardware Supply Has an App for That

Free “Retrofit Installation iPad App” now available

News • March 8th, 2012

News Briefs: Kaba-Ilco Releases Two Publications

Rocky Mount, NC – Kaba Ilco Corp. has released the 30th Annual Edition of the North American Auto/Truck Key Blank Reference. This free reference is designed to assist those cutting keys with an organized and easy-to-use reference. Printed copies...

Article • March 2nd, 2012

The RITE Door® by Adams Rite Achieves GREENGUARD® Certification

This means that The RITE Door can be specified with confidence in school and healthcare applications

News • February 29th, 2012

ASSA ABLOY acquires Securistyle

UK company manufactures high performance friction hinges, handles and window locks.

Press Release • February 21st, 2012

SARGENT® Wins 2011 GOOD DESIGN® Award

SARGENT Studio Collection™ Gramercy Series RAL lever takes top honors.

News • February 14th, 2012

Kwikset SmartCode: Keyless Technology At Your Fingertips

“No more worrying about keys. The convenience of keyless technology is now available at your fingertips. “ That is the message Kwikset is using to introduce the new SmartCode locksets. These Kwikset locks solve the lost or forgotten key question...

Article • February 2nd, 2012

Code Requirements for Electromagnetic Locks

The newer IBC section, Electromagnetically Locked Egress Doors, allows a door-mounted release device.

Article • February 2nd, 2012

DIY Deadbolt Installation Gone Wrong

I'm sure the knob would have been easy to install ... had the holes in the door been in the right places. And I'm sure the deadbolt would have been easy to install ... had I not had to perform some maneuver called a "mortise cut."

News • January 27th, 2012

K2™ Indicator Interconnect

Mechanical Access Solutions (MAS), a division of Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. and provider of access control and integrated security solutions, announces the immediate release of a new product offering within its K2™ commercial hardware family...

Product • January 24th, 2012

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