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Atrium Companies Promotes Dan Rucker to VP of Sales for Western Region

As part of their new leadership structure, Atrium Companies, Inc. has promoted Dan Rucker to vice president of sales for Atrium's Western Region. Rucker previously held the position of director of national builder programs at Atrium's corporate office in Dallas. With the promotion, he will be responsible for leading sales efforts out of Atrium's Yakima, Wash., Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix facilities, as well as new construction sales in California. As part of his new position, Rucker will continue to oversee national builder account responsibilities.

For more detailed information, please call 206-628-7700.

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CRL Introduces Three New Specialty Catalogs

Los Angeles-based, C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a leading supplier to the glazing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries, is introducing three new Specialty Catalogs, the Hospitality and Service Hardware Catalog (HS07), the Architectural Hardware Catalog (AH07), and the Door Controls Catalog (DC07).

The 248-page Architectural Hardware Catalog (AH07) features CRL's architectural metal and glass hardware for the construction of 'all-glass' entrances in commercial office buildings and storefronts. Many photos of finished projects are included as well as technical data to assist designers and specifiers.

The 196-page Hospitality and Service Hardware Catalog (HS07) offers a full line of products for use in the Food Service Industry. Menu boards, CRL's full line of standoff hardware, and a wide variety of manual and automatic service windows are also included.

The 128-page Door and Hardware Catalog (DC07) features CRL's expanded line of door closers and related door control hardware, including panic door handles and electronic egress systems. Specifications and ordering information enable proper product selection.

All of these catalogs are also available for viewing online or downloading at www.crlaurence.com.

CECO Door Products Electrolynx Doors and Frames Virtually Eliminate Hardwiring

CECO Door Products, a leading manufacturer of steel doors and frames for commercial, industrial, and institutional construction, offers the building industry ElectroLynx® the first "plug and play" feature for electrified doors and hardware.

ElectroLynx® products provide pre-wired, precise turnkey entry systems for architects and contractors and eliminate delays from on-site wiring difficulties. ElectroLynx® doors and hardware are pre-wired at the factory using standardized Molex® connectors and uniform wire colors before shipping to a specific job site. With ElectroLynx® products, installation time is reduced and the job is done correctly. The snap-together connections simplify on-site installation. There are no confusing diagrams and the only hardwiring is from the power source to the opening. Making an addition or changing an electrified ElectroLynx® entry system requires no drilling through concrete or mortar thanks to pre-wiring and standardized connectors.

For more information, contact CECO by phone at (731) 686-8345 or email at cecomarketing@cecodoor.com, or visit www.cecodoor.com.

In Other News...

Frommelt® Safety Products-division of Rite-Hite Doors, Milwaukee, WI, has introduced the Flash-Fold™, the manufacturing industry's first safety barrier door system that protects unauthorized personnel from machinery operations, but also recesses into a sub-grade pit for both forklift and crane loading access, reported Thomas Net. Full Story

Huttig Building Products, Inc., a leading domestic distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, announced that Greg Gurley, 52, has been named Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. Mr. Gurley will report to Jon Vrabely, President and CEO of Huttig, and will be in charge of the Company's corporate marketing, national accounts and product management teams. Full Story

HS3 Technologies, Inc., a worldwide provider of innovative security solutions, is pleased to introduce their proprietary HS3-100 Series Biometric Door Lock Products. Unlike conventional door locks, HS3 biometric door locks use the touch of a registered fingerprint to unlock the door instead of keys or cards, which can be stolen or copied. Users also do not need to remember any passwords or PIN codes. Full Story

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