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Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. Announces Promotions

Algoma Hardwoods, Inc. is pleased to announce several internal promotions. Mr. Brian Buckles, a twenty-six year veteran of the Company, has been promoted to the position of President. Brian had previously been Vice-President of Manufacturing. Mr. Henk Wolst, an eight year veteran of the Company, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and will be responsible for all Marketing and Sales Activities of the Company, along with oversight for Algoma Express. Mr. Matt Taylor, who joined the Company last year and most recently served as Director of Marketing, has been promoted to the newly-created position of General Manager, Algoma Express. Mr. Rob Boudry, a twenty year veteran of the industry, the last three of which were at Algoma, has been promoted to the position of Director of Marketing. Rob will retain his close involvement with specialty products and veneers, an area of his past focus with the Company. Algoma Express East, located in Marlton, NJ, and serving the East Coast from Delaware north, will now have Mr. Jeff Schofield as its General Manager. Jeff joined the Company in 1995, having held various positions prior to this most recent appointment.

Algoma Hardwoods, Inc., 1001 Perry Street, Algoma, WI 54201
Henk Wolst - Phone: 800.678.8910 Fax: 920.487.3636 Email: henk.wolst@algomahardwoods.com www.algomahardwoods.com

PPG Names Krystyniak Manager, Strategic Alliances

PPG Industries has appointed Robert Krystyniak as manager, strategic alliances, for the company’s Construction Market Team. In his new post, Krystyniak will identify and develop collaborative opportunities in the construction market.

Krystyniak, a sales and marketing veteran of more than 25 years, joins PPG from Calgon Carbon Corporation, where he served as executive director of sales and marketing. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he earned a degree in economics. He also obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston.

For more on PPG’s Construction Market Team, visit www.ppgideascapes.com
PPG Industries, Inc. One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15272 www.ppg.com

Products

Use Existing Key Systems When Retrofitting Marks USA Survivor Series Locksets

For retrofit applications, Marks USA Survivor Series locksets accept most OEM cylinders including Lori and ILCO. Standard IC Core locksets accept Medeco Key Mark®, Falcon, KSP, and Best® Cylinders. IC Core locksets which will accept Corbin or Sargent IC Cores are also available. Survivor Series ANSI Grade 1 & 2 locksets feature the "CLUTCH", proprietary lever support springs which eliminate handle droop and are available in all standard ANSI functions. All Marks USA locksets feature a lifetime mechanical warranty. They are UL listed for 3-hour fire rating and satisfy all ADA requirements.

For application assistance or brochure contact: Marks U.S.A., 5300 New Horizons Blvd., Amityville, NY 11701; phone (631) 225-5400; fax (631) 225-6136 or Email kathryn@marksusa.com

ABH has Adapted the 6600 Push/Pull Trim for Use in Conjunction with a Lever

Can’t decide on using levers or push/pull handles for your door operation? Why not use both? ABH has adapted the 6600 push/pull trim for use in conjunction with a lever. The door trim will consist of a push or pull side handle and a push or pull side lever combined with a mortise lock. This unit and all ABH push/pull units are ideal for use in hospitals, psychiatric institutions, and rehabilitative facilities. At ABH we take pride in providing customized solutions for customer needs.

ABH Manufacturing Inc., 1222 Ardmore Ave, Itasca, IL 60143 (630)875-9900, fax (800)932-8224, www.abhmfg.com

Corporate Corner

Genie Ready To Take Customer Calls
Highly Trained Representatives And State-of-the-Art Technology Set To Provide Industry-Leading Customer Service

Genie® Company, part of Dallas-based Overhead Door Corporation’s Access Systems Division, announced the opening of a new customer call center located at its company headquarters in Lewisville, TX. The new 5,000-square-foot call center features the latest technology and highly trained personnel. The call center’s 60 customer service representatives will take calls for all operator products made from 1995 to the present. Each customer service representative is highly trained, having undergone a five-week training course.
The call center features state-of-the-art equipment. All phone calls are recorded and managed by the Cisco Call Manager and Phone System. The system allows for real-time monitoring of all representatives.

For additional information, visit www.geniecompany.com and www.geniepro.com.

Lupus Capital PLC Announces the Acquisition of the Laird Security Systems Division

On April 27th, Lupus Capital, Plc finalized the acquisition of the Laird Security Systems Division, which includes the U.S. based Amesbury Group. They aim to improve performance and thermal efficiency and enhance protection and security for homes and building within the U.S. residential building and home improvement markets, window and door hardware, vinyl products and window and door seals.

Amesbury complements Lupus Capital’s existing Schlegel Building Products US activities and additionally offers the potential for selling Amesbury products through Schlegel’s extensive international distribution network.

Schlegel’s core manufacturing competencies are continuously molded urethane foam, narrow fabric textiles, and extruded plastics. Schlegel also manufactures related products such as cleaning brushes and static control devices for copiers and printers, specialty automotive products.

The Schlegel US operations will be managed under the Amesbury Group’s Sealing Solutions Division under the overall leadership of President Rich Koopmann.

E-News

Security Lock Distributors Launches E-Commerce Website Offering Extended Features

Security Lock Distributors has launched a new password protected interactive website that provides both online purchasing and many extended features specifically designed to improve the business of security. Full e-commerce capability will allow registered users access to more than 150,000 items. Customers can check stock and prices, generate orders and track shipments. Plus, they can view past, as well as current invoices, download technical manuals or installation templates – even while on location. The system also features a unique job tracking and door configuration tool.

Security Lock Distributors maintains three strategically located warehouses in Boston, MA, Las Vegas, NV and Pompano Beach, FL. Most customers receive online orders in one day.

Log on to www.seclock.com and register today.

In Other News...

Home Depot Inc. efforts to sell its supply unit, HD Supply, are facing headwinds due to a softer U.S. housing market and other complications, the New York Post reported on its website. Three private-equity bidding groups are still in contention for the business, which sells building materials, waste water and utility products to municipalities and contractors, but a fourth dropped out, the paper said, citing unnamed sources. Full Story

Portuguese wooden door manufacturer Vicaima has integrated RFID technology into its Vale de Cambra manufacturing facility. The company's goal is to reduce costs and improve production efficiencies. The RFID tags are affixed to the wooden doors and frames so the products can be tracked as they move through the manufacturing process, reported RFID Journal. Full Story

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