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Leviton Appoints CEO and Chairman of the Board

In his appointment of Donald J. Hendler as CEO, and Stephen B. Sokolow as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Leviton Manufacturing Company, Harold Leviton, through a carefully-architected succession plan, ensured that the company his father started in 1906 would continue to serve the marketplace as a private, family-owned and operated company. Leviton, CEO and Chairman of the Board, passed away earlier this month, leaving two of his sons-in-law to lead the company as it progresses through its second hundred years in operation. Hendler, who in 2005 was named President, will assume the additional title and role of CEO. Sokolow, who was named Vice Chairman of the Board that same year, will succeed as Chairman of the Board.

For more information, contact Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362-2591, www.leviton.com.

Anderson Joins AAMA Staff as Codes and Industry Affairs Manager

Chuck Anderson has been named the codes and industry affairs manager for the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). He will serve as an important technical liaison between AAMA and affiliated industry organizations including standards-setting associations, building products coalitions and government agencies, as well as state, local and international code groups.

As AAMA's codes and industry affairs manager, Anderson fills the position vacated by Ken Brenden, who assumes the role of technical standards manager and now oversees the development and distribution of all AAMA technical documents and standards.

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Arch Introduces Bullet Resistant Glazing System

The new Arch Aluminum & Glass Resistor Security BR 3100 III with patent pending technology is designed to resist penetration from ballistic sources while maximizing architectural and aesthetic appeal.

The Arch BR 3100 III glass and aluminum glazing system has passed the Level 3 test conducted by H.P. White Laboratories. The test included three shots of .44 Magnum ammunition weighing 15.6 grams and traveling at a speed of 411 meters per second. The new BR 3100 III bullet resistant system is part of the Arch's Resistor impact glass product line, which also features hurricane, bomb and seismic impact systems for various threat levels.

For more information on Arch Aluminum & Glass please visit www.archaluminum.net or call 1-866-629-ARCH.

In Other News...

Ankmar is re-launching its products with a name that better reflects their features and benefits: Dura-Green™ Garage Doors. Greg Clarke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ankmar, explained the name change. "With the growing green movement and increased homeowner consciousness regarding quality building products, a durable green garage door that outperforms conventional wood and brings tremendous curb appeal deserves more attention," reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

Cambridge Door Inc.'s new ownership group is planning to expand, investing millions of dollars in equipment, more employees and a larger inventory. Ontario-based Cambridge Door makes custom-built architectural doors for schools, offices, hospitals, retirement homes, plus a number of commercial and institutional customers. In the next three months, the long-standing business will be looking to begin the process of doubling its staff of 30. It will also be expanding its market reach across Canada. Mike Sloan, Cambridge Door's new president wants the company to produce more decorative wood-veneer doors — door with special features, such as being fire-resistant and bulletproof, reported The Record (Waterloo, ON). Full Story

Homeowners can find inner strength and outer beauty with Wayne-Dalton’s windload-rated Model 9800 garage door. Model 9800, the industry’s first fiberglass-clad garage door, features a wood-grained fiberglass surface that conceals a durable steel inner construction, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

Additionally, Wayne-Dalton is opening two new Regional Operations Centers in Nashua, NH, and Walpole, MA, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

North Carolina-based Amarr Garage Doors has been ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. by Inc. magazine. Amarr is No. 3,447 on Inc.’s first-ever list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies, based on gross dollar growth during the past three years. From 2003 to 2006, Amarr’s sales increased from $172 million to $323.2 million, reported The Lawrence Journal-World. Full Story

NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. has created a new division to satisfy the growing demand for video-based products and systems. Tapping into the fast-growing surveillance market segment, the NAPCO video division, called ISeeVideo™, will enjoy a single management and engineering focus and will provide an expanded range of consumer friendly video and online products and services to its large and expanding dealer base. Full Story

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