BHMA Members Gather for Centennial Celebration

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) held its 2025 Fall Meeting at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel from October 21-23 at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Nevada. The event featured BHMA’s 100th anniversary gala, several subcommittee meetings, networking activities, and engaging Standards Panel Discussions that explored key factors of BHMA’s continuous efforts in standards development and industry leadership. During these discussions, members participated in conversations around the Certified Product Directory (CPD), the process for developing and revising standards, the influence of emerging technologies on standards, and more.  

This special event honored BHMA’s rich legacy while looking ahead to the next 100 years of innovation and leadership.  For a century, BHMA has advanced and established standards, codes, and certification programs that have shaped the builders hardware industry and supported the safety, security, and performance of commercial and residential buildings across the United States.

“Reaching 100 years is a testament to the collective contributions of our members and the critical role our standards and certification programs play in driving continuous improvement across the industry,” said Ralph Vasami, Executive Director of BHMA. “We’re proud to honor BHMA’s history at our upcoming Fall meeting where we will showcase not only where we’ve been, but also the exciting direction our industry is heading.”

Highlights of the 100th Anniversary included:

Virtual Museum: A digital experience accessible to members and industry stakeholders, chronicling BHMA’s history and contributions.

Centennial Commemorative Book: Featuring archival photos, member reflections, achievements, and a historical timeline of BHMA’s journey.

 In-Person Timeline: A century of BHMA achievements presented at the event via an organized physical timeline.

Keynote Sessions and Industry Panels: Covering today’s most pressing topics in standards development, building codes, and hardware innovation.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Bringing together industry leaders, members, and partners to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone.

100th Anniversary Gala: A capstone evening event to honor BHMA’s past, celebrate its present, and embrace its future

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announced its 2025 Industry Partners in celebration of the association’s 100th year anniversary, whose generous support helped make the Annual Fall Meeting a landmark event.

 “Our Industry Partners play a vital role in helping us celebrate 100 years of leadership and collaboration,” said Ralph Vasami, Executive Director of BHMA. “Their support allows us to honor a century of shared achievements and shine a spotlight on the people and companies who’ve shaped our industry. Together, we look forward to building what comes next for the builders hardware industry.”

BHMA 2025 INDUSTRY PARTNERS:

 • Allegion

• ASSA ABLOY

• CompX

• dormakaba

• Hager Companies

• Intertek

• Total Door Systems

 • UL Solutions

Standard Development & Revision

During the technical subcommittee meetings, BHMA members met to work on standards development and revision. “As we celebrate BHMA’s 100th year, it’s evident one of our greatest strengths lies in the collaboration of our members and their commitment to advancing standards,” said Karen Bishop, BHMA Director of Standards. “The conversations we had during the meetings demonstrate the rigor, transparency, and responsibility built into BHMA’s standards development process to keep pace with industry changes and new technology needs.”

The following standards are either in letter ballot or ANSI canvass:

• A156.5 – Cylinders and Input Devices for Locks

• A156.6 – Architectural Trim

• A156.8 – Stops and Holders

• A156.9 – Cabinet Hardware

• A156.15 – Release Devices

• A156.19 – Low Energy Doors

• A156.20 – Strap & Tee Hinges

• A156.22 – Gasketing 

• A156.23 – Electromagnetic 

• A156.26 – Continuous Hinges

• A156.37 – Multipoint Locks

 • A156.38 – Low Energy Slide and Folding Doors

• A156.41 – Single Motion to Egress

The following standards have completed the revision cycle: 

• A156.1 – Butts and Hinges

• A156.30 – High Security Cylinders

• A156.44 – Glass Door Hardware

The following standards are currently open for revision:

• A156.2 – Locks and Latches

• A156.10 – Power Operated Pedestrian Doors

• A156.12 – Interconnected Locks

• A156.13 – Mortise Locks

• A156.18 – Materials and Finishes

• A156.25 – Electrified Locking Systems

• A156.27 – Revolving Pedestrian Doors

• A156.36 – Auxiliary Locks

• A156.46 – Environmental 

• A156.47 – Electronic Input Devices 

BMHA is the only organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain performance standards for locks, closers, exit devices, and other builders hardware. In addition, BHMA sponsors third-party certification of hardware products, which is a requirement for a product to bear the “BHMA Certified” mark – ensuring that the product meets the ANSI/BHMA standard. For more information, visit www.buildershardware.com. For more information about the 2025 BHMA Fall Meeting, contact Larry McClean at [email protected].