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Arty Feles Named Chief Financial Officer of C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc., (CRL) a supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial and automotive industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Arty Feles as Chief Financial Officer.

Before joining CRL, Feles worked for 16 years at Edelbrock Corp, a manufacturer of high performance automotive products. Most recently, he served as Vice-Chairman, responsible for research and development, as well as all the financial and information technology functions.

Feles graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Accounting. Upon graduating, he joined BDO Seidman, where he worked for four years prior to joining Edelbrock Corp.

For additional information, contact CRL at (800) 421-6144 in the U.S., (877) 421-6144 from Canada, or (323) 588-1281 from outside the U.S. and Canada, or visit the company’s web site at crlaurence.com.

Products

New Falcon Exit Device Series 24 and 25 Architecturally Beautiful and Built-to-Last

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that its new durable and stylish narrow stile Falcon 24 Series and wide stile 25 Series exit devices provide a perfect fit for and handle some of the toughest door traffic challenges possible. Falcon Door Hardware customers will want to consider the new Falcon exit devices at offices, banks, assisted living facilities, restaurants, schools, churches and other commercial venues and in both new construction and remodeling projects.

Installers can choose from a host of features, such as an A or B label fire rating, electrified and panic options, a full complement of trims and all exit device functions such as rim, surface vertical, concealed vertical and mortise. Certifications include ANSI 156.3, 2001 Grade 1, UL and cUL for panic and fire exit hardware.

For more information on Falcon products, including a cross reference chart for the new exit devices, please visit
www.falcon.ingersollrand.com. For more information, visit www.securitytechnologies.ingersollrand.com.

Kaba Introduces The New E-Plex 3700 Series Narrow Stile PROX Lock

With Peaks patented key control systems, Simplex mechanical push-button locks and E-Plex electronic access control products, Kaba Access Control offers a solution for every door and every budget. Kaba Access Control is pleased to introduce the E-Plex 3700 Series Narrow Stile PIN/PROX Lock to its E-Plex product line. The E-Plex 3700 is an electronic PIN and/or PROX lock for narrow stile aluminum glass doors and works with HID®’s PROX credentials (cards, fobs, etc.). PROX credentials can be quickly enrolled at the lock or with optional software. Like the E-Plex 3000, the 3700 series locks retrofit Adams Rite narrow stile mortise models 1850 1950, 4070, 4510, 4520, 4530, 4710, 4720, 4730, 4900, 4920AN, MS 1850S, MS 1950S, and 8400 Series (Not Included). To find out more about the E-Plex 3700 Series Narrow Stile PROX Lock, please consult with a Kaba E-Plex Dealer, visit www.kabaaccess.com or call 800-849-8324 or 336-725-1331

1 Amp Electric Latch Retraction

The new SDC 6000 Electric Latch Retraction Exit Device has a low current draw of only 1 Amp @ 12/24VDC. Operation includes momentary or maintained fail secure electric latch retraction available with Rim Mount, Vertical Rod and Mortise panic or fire exit devices. The EMC Sequencer module is available for double door and automatic door applications. Compatible with SDC 1 Amp power supplies.

For more information, contact SDC at 800.413.8783 or visit www.SDCsecurity.com

Overly Door Company Introduces Formaldehyde-Free Wood Products

Overly Door Company is pleased to announce that, in keeping with the company’s LEED Initiative, all Overly wood and plastic laminate products contain no added urea formaldehyde resins in their manufacture. This includes both Overly’s UL fire-rated and non-fire rated wood acoustic door systems.

The goal of Overly Door’s LEED Initiative is to provide the architectural and design community, our customers and prospective customers, with an informed resource to help them understand the various requirements of building “green,” and the specialty door products designed and manufactured to achieve that end.

As cited in LEED® Credit EQ-4.4: Low Emitting Materials - Composite Wood & Agrifiber urea formaldehyde is commonly used in composite wood products such as hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard (mdf). In commercial buildings, these board products are typically used as substrates for cabinetry, paneling and other millwork items, as binder (typically exterior grade softwood miscellaneous blocking or mounting panels, and as panels) cores or stabilizing layers in wood doors. The intent is to reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.

For more information, visit www.overly.com or email overly@overly.com.

Corporate Corner

C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. Announces Acquisition of Australian Glass Tools Pty, Ltd.

C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. (CRL), a supplier to the glazing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Australian Glass Tools Pty, Ltd. (AGT) in Melbourne, Victoria, by CRL’s Australian subsidiary, C.R. Laurence Co., Australia Pty, Ltd.

Australian Glass Tools is located in Scoresby, a prime industrial/commercial section of Melbourne. With the acquisition, CRL plans to immediately begin construction of a new 54,000 square ft. facility in Scoresby to bring the companies’ combined product line to Victoria.

The new Scoresby facility will feature state-of-the-art shipping equipment and computer systems for quick delivery to customers. Customers will be able to pick up orders on site. A large showroom will display some of CRL's newest products, including full size working models of CRL's architectural hardware products, frameless shower door hardware, railing systems, and transaction security hardware.

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