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Helmut Guenschel Promotes Cynthia Shaffer to Vice President

Helmut Guenschel, Inc. announced the promotion of Cynthia Shaffer to Vice President and General Manager. In a career that has spanned more than 23 years with Helmut Guenschel, Shaffer’s experience in operations-as well as her industry knowledge-has contributed to the company’s success and growth. In addition to being a vital component to HGI’s management team, Shaffer oversees the delicate and time-sensitive construction and delivery of the company’s industry-leading museum exhibit display cases.

For more Information Contact Lisa Beck, Marketing Manager, at 410.686.5900 or at lbeck@guenschel.com. Visit Helmut Guenschel’s web site at www.guenschel.com.

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SECO-LARM Introduces the New ENFORCER Outdoor Stand-Alone Keypad.

SECO-LARM is now shipping the ENFORCER SK-3023-SQ Outdoor Stand-Alone Keypad. The keypad is constructed from heavy-duty steel and aluminum making it weatherproof and vandal-resistant. Up to 500 user codes can be programmed, each code can be 2 to 8 digits in length.

The SK-3023-SQ features a unique hinge that holds the keypad face open for easy installation and wiring. In addition, the keypad is stand-alone with all programming performed directly from the keypad with no need for an external programmer. The entire keypad is illuminated and individual keys are backlit for easy nighttime use. Two separate 5Amp relays can be programmed to control fail-safe or fail-secure locking devices.

For more information about this product or any of SECO-LARM's full line of residential and commercial security systems and accessories, or to request our latest catalog, please contact the SECO-LARM Sales Department (949) 261-2999 (California) or (800) 662-0800, fax (949) 261-7326, or visit www.seco-larm.com.

Securitron Introduces Cellular Control Modules

Securitron Magnalock Corp. introduces the CCM-1 and CCM-2 Cellular Control Modules. CCM modules are self-contained cellular-based access control systems that eliminate the need for expensive wiring and control panels. These products create a new level of flexibility and convenience for property owners and facilities managers that require access to secured company resources at anytime - from any location. CCM modules allow users to operate virtually any electric gate, electric lock or Wiegand card reader or Wiegand keypad with the simplicity of a cell phone or internet connection. Designed for indoor and outdoor operation (NEMA-3R), both units feature a dedicated 1 AMP 12VDC linear power supply. CCM modules can be hardwired or powered by efficient solar panels and offer battery back-up capability.

For more information, contact Dennis Saxon, Marketing Manager, Securitron Magalock Corp., 550 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV., 89434, (775) 355-5625, (775) 355-5636 Fax.

In Other News...

Bloom Township High School District 206 announced that it and seven other districts are the first schools in Illinois to install the Rapid Responder crisis management system to protect students and staff. Rapid Responder from Prepared Response Inc. provides school security and public safety agencies with secure and instant access to critical campus information including floor plans, aerial imagery, evacuation routes and other important information via a computer. The districts received a federal school safety grant in 2007 to install Rapid Responder. Full Story

Johnson Hardware recently introduced the Series 200WM wall mount door hardware, an exclusively designed system for mounting sliding doors to interior walls. Unlike a normal pocket door, a wall mount door is surface mounted outside the wall. Because it slides on a track, a wall mount door is ideal for locations where space required for a swinging door would be wasted, reported the Imperial Valley News. Full Story

The Richmond Times-Dispatch profiles Architectural Hardware of Virginia. The company sells manufactured and custom-made doors, frames and hardware. Full Story

LaCantina Doors is introducing the Aluminum-Wood system. Affectionately named by us as "Aliwood," this hybrid door combines the consistency and strength of aluminum with the beauty of a selection of real wood interiors. Full Story

Borano, Inc., a manufacturer of handcrafted mahogany doors, windows and flooring, has announced its use of wood derived from sustainable timber harvesting. Full Story

Wayne-Dalton has initiated a Commercial Door Academy to help its dealers expand their knowledge and market share in the commercial door arena. These intense training sessions offer dealers the opportunity to learn many aspects of Wayne-Dalton rolling and commercial sectional doors. Training sessions have been held every month since October and will continue through May, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

Tychi Systems, creators of the BioKnob door knob that unlocks by fingerprint recognition, has added dead bolt and dead latch locks to its line of door locks. Available in keyed, keyless and biometric versions, all locks are compatible with standard door cutouts, reported SecurityPark.net. Full Story

Amarr Garage Doors has introduced garage doors with impact glass. Impact glass does not shatter and offers much better protection from high-wind debris damage, reported Professional Door Dealer. Full Story

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