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Kerfkore Company Appoints Tony Asprinio Northeastern Regional Sales Manager

Kerfkore Company, a manufacturer of patented bendable substrates and panel products, is pleased to announce that Anthony (Tony) Asprinio has joined the company as Northeastern Regional Sales Manager. Tony will be based out of Doylestown, PA and his territory will cover from Maryland north to Quebec, Canada.

Tony has over twenty years of management, sales, and marketing experience in the industrial wood products industry. He is extremely knowledgeable within the industrial woodworking, plywood, and panel products industry and joins Kerfkore Company after most recently being Patrick Industries NE Industrial Sales Representative.

For further information, contact: Kerfkore Company (a division of Interior Products, Inc.), 2630 Sidney Lanier Drive, Brunswick, GA 31525. Phone: 800-637-3539 or visit www.kerfkore.com.

Former Director of Information Technology at Major Architectural Openings Distributor Joins Access IT

Access IT, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and developer of contractERP™, announced that Dan Holt, former IT Director of one of the nation’s largest distributors of commercial doors, hardware, and security solutions in the U.S., recently joined the company as a member of its contractERP™ Implementation Group.

Dan brings nearly 20 years of experience working in the architectural openings industry serving in various Information Technology roles. For more information, visit www.accessit.com.

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Arch Gains Miami-Dade Approval for Entire Storefront Product Line

The 3100 Framing System with Medium Stile Impact Door from Arch Aluminum & Glass has passed the rigorous approval process for compliance with the Miami Dade Impact Codes and the 2004 Florida Building Code (FBC).

The 3100 System with Door joins previously approved 3100 and L3100 impact wall framing systems from Arch, completing Miami-Dade approvals for the company's entire line of storefront products for locations with a high threat of debris striking windows and framing.

In addition to the Miami-Dade Approvals, the products comply with ASTM E283, ASTM E547.E331, and E330 standards. The door and impact wall system is available in environmentally friendly clear and dark bronze anodized powder coatings and custom finishes.

Further information about Arch products that are designed for added protection from high-wind, security and ballistic threats, visit www.hurricanecodes.com.

Standalone or PC Managed Access Control System

SDC's new E5 Series Entry Check™ is a 3000 user Access Control Reader designed for standalone or PC managed applications with a network of up to 99 readers. A second reader may be added for in/out control or vandal-resistant outdoor applications. Choice of readers includes combination keypad and card entry reader, indoor and outdoor HID compatible proximity readers and standard or vandal-resistant digital keypads. The E5 reader is equipped with a compact size remote relay module that incorporates all control input and output contacts for high security applications. The addition of an optional RS485/TCP/IP adapter enables system management from multiple PC’s.

For more information, call 800.413.8783 or visit www.SDCsecurity.com.

Corporate Info.

AAMA Offers Electronic Version of Latest Fenestration Standard

The second edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS — North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights is now available for electronic download from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). According to Ken Brenden, AAMA technical standards manager, this standard/specification supersedes the previous edition, published in 2005 under the title AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440-05 Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and unit skylights and is expected to be referenced in the 2009 versions of the ICC Building Codes.

Significant changes from the previous edition of this document have been made, including a reduction in the number of window and door performance classes from five to four by elimination of Classes C and HC and the addition of a new class identified as CW. In addition, the structural pressure caps have been revised for the R and LC classes, per Brenden.

The NAFS — North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights is available to members at a cost of $25 for electronic download. Non-members may purchase the document at a cost of $50 for download. Hard copies of the document will be made available soon. To order AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08, visit the AAMA Online Publication Store at www.aamanet.org; call 847-303-5664; or write the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173.

In Other News...

HID Global, a business unit of ASSA ABLOY, will merge with ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG). The merged organization will operate under HID Global as a single entity. The companies will combine its resources and capabilities, specifically in the areas of technology development, innovative identity solutions and enhanced worldwide delivery, reported Security Sales & Integration. Full Story

Diebold Inc. said Mar. 5 in a letter to United Technologies Corp. that United's unsolicited takeover offer was inadequate, reported BusinessWeek. Diebold sent a letter signed by Chairman John Lauer to United Technologies Chairman and Chief Executive George David, saying the $40-per-share bid undervalued the company and called it an "opportunistic attempt to acquire Diebold at an inadequate price." About 25% of Diebold’s revenue last year came from its security business. Full Story

The Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Paragon Door Designs, Inc., had acquired the storm door manufacturing assets of Medlin Custom Woodworking, Inc. This acquisition will add storm door manufacturing to Paragon’s other manufacturing operations in Louisville, KY. The total purchase price of the storm door manufacturing assets was just less than $100,000. Full Story

The Reporter-Times profiles Indiana Hardwood Mill a wood trim and door maker who believes doing things the old-fashioned way is the key to the future. Full Story

Australia's Miglas had sustainability in mind when it introduced its Take Back program, giving customers the chance to return their second-hand windows and doors in an industry-first recycling program. Miglas estimated that over 80% of its components could be recycled, prompting the decision to offer a hassle-free recycling service to its customers. In this program, Miglas will ensure the remaining 20% of un-recyclable waste will be disposed of in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Full Story

The Kansas City Star looks at Amarr Garage Doors' efforts to improve safety in its Lawrence, KS plant. Full Story

Tychi Systems, Inc., of Salem, NH has created a new design, BioFire, for it's world leading line of biometric locks. BioFire's curved handle approaches to within one half inch of the door's surface thus preventing clothing, hoses and equipment from catching on the lock. Sheng Deng, President of Tychi Systems, explained, "Our locks are being used more and more in business applications for private offices and secure work areas and we felt that we had a responsibility to address circumstances beyond the ordinary for these customers." Full Story

Despite a deteriorating real estate market and a slow economy for residential homebuilders, TruStile Doors is experiencing strong growth and is preparing to open a new $3.3 million facility this spring. Committed to sustainable development, TruStile is fully refurbishing an aging building in North Denver, which will provide corporate office space and act as a new packaging and shipping facility. Full Story

Comfort Line Ltd. of Toledo has become a major provider of fiberglass windows and patio doors through its relationship with Owens Corning as a customer and supplier for the Toledo-based corporation. About 40% of the content for windows and doors Comfort Line produces is supplied by Owens Corning in spools of roving strands of fiberglass. The material is combined with chemicals and resins in a pultrusion process used to form frames for doors and windows. Owens Corning evolved into a customer for Comfort Line during the last two years as it became involved in producing the frames, doors and windows to create a package for enclosed sunrooms made entirely of glass and fiberglass, reported The Toledo Free Press. Full Story

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