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    Kydart
    Distributors

    Know Your Distributor 2021

    April 6, 2021
    Click on the Download box to download our 2021 Know Your Distributor section in pdf format.
    dormakaba Discovery Center
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    News Briefs, April 2021

    April 2, 2021
    dormakaba Americas Opens Customer Discovery Centerdormakaba has expanded its Americas headquarters in Indianapolis with a state-of-the-art Customer Discovery Center. This showroom...
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    Back Page, April 2021

    April 2, 2021
    10 Years AgoIn his April SHDA Report, IDN’s Arnie Goldman reflected on the loss of eight “Legends of the Lock Industry” in 2011: Al Hoffman (H. Hoffman Co.), Andy Hildebrand (...
    UL
    UL conducts tests of multiple products during the year, including fire doors.
    Fire security doors

    The Basics of Fire-Door Assemblies

    Matthew Schumann
    April 1, 2021
    Regulations rule the day when it comes to installing and, possibly, modifying fire doors.
    Wisenet QND-6012R 2 MP Network IR Dome Camera with 2.8mm lens
    CCTV cameras

    A View on Video Surveillance

    Tim O'Leary
    April 1, 2021
    The technology continues to improve, leading to better images and more detail — as well as potentially a better bottom line for locksmiths.

    More content from April 2021

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    Ziptide April 2021

    April 1, 2021
    Remote Programming A customer bought a new remote that’s programmed to his car. This seems to have kicked out the remotes that his wife and daughter have to the same car. To regrant...
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    Distributors

    Distributor Profiles 2021

    April 1, 2021
    Flake, Top Notch and Banner weigh in on the state of the industry and what lies ahead.
    Key machines lined up at JC Magee Security
    Key machine, key cutters

    Key Machines: Essential Equipment

    Steve Kaufman
    April 1, 2021
    Investing in the right key machines for your business is crucial.
    Praiseworthy Door, Lock & Key
    Kelvin Heath
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    How COVID-19 Changed the Locksmith

    Arnie Goldman
    April 1, 2021
    Building a network and online training have provided a lifeline during difficult times.
    Norton SafeZone door operator
    Low-energy door operators

    Tech Tips: Best Practices for Selecting Door Operators

    Tim O'Leary
    April 1, 2021
    Low-energy operators add convenience and safety features to an existing door, and now they bring enhanced hygiene to the opening.
    IdentyTech Vein Recognition
    Biometric access control

    Biometrics for the Locksmith

    Cameron Sharpe
    April 1, 2021
    More equipment is moving into standard distribution channels, and you should do your homework before making the move.
    Locinoxnew
    Gate locks

    Locinox Launches FortiMa Magnetic Pool Gate Latch

    Locinox USA
    March 1, 2021
    Refusing to let gate hardware be pushed into a corner of stagnant offerings and unchanging design, Locinox developed what it considers to be “the 21st century version of a static...
    Key Bands On Keys
    Key tags

    Lucky Line Introduces Key Bands Write-On Key Identifiers

    Lucky Line Products Inc.
    Feb. 16, 2021
    Easily identify keys with Key Bands, Lucky Line Products’ new color-coded, write-on key identifiers. Key Bands are colored heat-plastic, which shrinks to form-fit the key head...
    Zk Teco Usa Safe2 Greet (2)
    Biometric access control

    ZKTeco USA Safe2Greet

    ZKTeco USA
    Feb. 16, 2021
    Safe2Greet is a fully automated lobby entrance control solution. It consists of a user-friendly touchless visitor-management kiosk, integrated gate or turnstile and even a walk...
    Paige Data Com Osdp Cabling Graphic February 2021
    Electronics & Access Control

    Paige OSDP Access Control Composite Cable

    Paige DataCom Solutions
    Feb. 9, 2021
    Paige DataCom Solutions has released the first all-in-one cable designed specifically to support the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), a standard developed by the Security...
    Best Cylinder Thumb Turn
    Door Hardware

    BEST ADA Rim Cylinder Thumb Turn

    BEST Access Systems
    Feb. 4, 2021
    The newly designed BEST ADA Rim Cylinder Thumb Turn is aimed areas where the convenience of a thumbturn is preferred over a key cylinder. This thumb rim cylinder enables ADA ...
    Electronics & Access Control

    The Security Shift to Cloud-Based Access Control

    Bethwel Njore
    Jan. 27, 2021
    Low cost and high efficiency are reasons why more companies are making the move.
    P3247 48 Industrial Facade 01 2007 1700w
    CCTV cameras

    AXIS P32 Network Camera Series Expansion

    Axis Communications
    Jan. 20, 2021
    Streamlined fixed domes with brilliant image quality up to 4K and enhanced security features
    Abus
    Locks

    ABUS Water Fountain Lockout Device

    ABUS USA
    Jan. 19, 2021
    ABUS USA expands its safety product line with the latest Water Fountain ULC 100 Lockout Device, a tool designed to prevent the spread of viral pathogens. The ULC 100 polyester...