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David Maloney New Director of Engineering and Operations at Trimco

David Maloney joined TRIMCO in February 2008 as Director of Engineering and Operations. He is a Mechanical Engineer (U.C. Santa Barbara) with over 27 years experience in manufacturing in the aerospace, automotive and door hardware industries. David came to TRIMCO after 10 years with Schlage Lock Co. He is devoted to his family, which includes his wife, one teenager and two young adults. When David is not at TRIMCO he spends time with his family, cooking, restoring cars or playing golf. Contact David at 323/262-4191 x127

Products

Bobrick Introduces FastColor™ Plastic Laminate Toilet Partition Program Featuring 400+ Colors with 20-Workday Shipments.

Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. has announced the availability of more than 400 Wilsonart, Formica and Nevamar plastic laminate toilet partition patterns and colors with 20-work day order fulfillment.

The New FastColor Program includes Bobrick's three plastic laminate toilet partitions 1540 Classic, 1040 Designer and 1030 TrimLine, in three mounting configurations, Ceiling-Hung, Floor-Anchored, and Overhead-Braced.

For further product details, telephone (800) 553-1600 or visit www.bobrick.com.

CA3000 v.2.7: Now With New Threat Level Management & Global Lockdown

Continental Access will soon debut its latest CardAccess 3000 v.2.7 software. The scalable, integrated security solution ties in access control, video, alarms and more and is renown for its low-maintenance costs. A proven solutions provider for schools, hospitals, industry and government, CardAccess 3000 v.2.7 software provides greater safety features including improved threat level management and global lock down control.

The new software upgrade adds more convenience, control and safety measures to our fully integrated access control solution. An expanded web interface allows you to manage personnel as well as more of your hardware peripherals such as panels, readers, relays, inputs and reports like Event/Badge, Time & Attendance and In-List reports. New central station reporting and global category hi-low link activation provides greater control over your facilities. CardAccess 3000 v.2.7's improved Activity Links, APB area First-In and other new features meet strict U.S. Government regulations including full PIV/TWIC and FIPS 201 support. What's more, PIV/TWIC support is evaluated directly at the panel, for fast yet autonomous door security.

Call 1-800-645-9330 to learn about the new CardAccess 3000 v.2.7 total software access control solution.

NEW FROM TRIMCO, "Barn Door" Sliding Door Latch

TRIMCO Barn Door Sliding Door Latch features Solid Stainless Steel roses and handles, 630 satin stainless steel standard - other finishes available. Supplied with strike and rubber stops (astragal or strike mount by others). Positive latch, non-handed, with privacy button on inside and emergency access outside. Move lever 10 degrees to unlatch. Levers installed vertically (up or down). A variety of simple handle styles available. Fits a simple 161-door prep.

For more information, visit www.trimcobbw.com

Corporate Update

Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. (Stanley) Announces a Strategic Distribution Partnership with Securitech Group Inc.

Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. (Stanley) announces a strategic distribution partnership with Securitech Group Inc., America's leading manufacturer of customized security and life-safety locks headquartered in Maspeth, NY.

The partnership between Stanley and Securitech brings Securitech's mental health focused products such as anti-ligature locks, seclusion room multi-point locks, and safety emergency door alarms into Stanley's wide family of products. Stanley will be the only source for these products and will provide them to mental health institutions through Stanley's network of national representatives as well as contract hardware distribution channels.

For more information on Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. please visit www.stanleysecuritysolutions.com

In Other News...

Hurd Windows & Doors plans to move 90 employees from its Merrill, WI plant to its Medford, WI plant by the end of year as a way to plan for future expansion. Dominic Truniger, the company president, said Hurd’s parent company, Longroad Asset Management, LLC, recently approved a multi-million dollar investment to upgrade their manufacturing facilities, which would allow the company to create better, energy-efficient windows and to start making entrance doors for homes, reported Wausau Daily Herald. Full Story

CSI is offering a number of online educational opportunities in September, including Fundamentals of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, Understanding Wood Door Specifications and Integrated Door Opening Assemblies. Click here for details.

Generation Growth Capital Inc. acquired J.F. Cook Co., a Milwaukee area distributor of garage doors and windows, reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Full Story

Larson Manufacturing has acquired Superior Homes, reported the Argusleader.com. Larson Manufacturing produces storm doors and windows. Superior Homes' ready-built structures are sold as houses, classrooms, offices and hotels to customers and dealers throughout the Midwest. Full Story

Champion has earned Green Seal™ certification for its products. Full Story

Arrow Lock is introducing a touchscreen door lock that combines the function of a cylindrical lockset with a new design appealing to the iPhone generation. Arrow's new Revolution features a touchscreen above the door handle that's similar to those found on the latest mobile phones. Full Story

Pegg-Whitney Woodworks, LLC, has expanded its product and service offerings to meet a variety of new price points and dramatically reduce lead times for clients. The company is now able to offer many custom door and window designs at prices comparable to larger name brands. Full Story

Cie. Saint-Gobain SA, Europe’s biggest glassmaker, is turning to electrically charged “smart” windows to counter slumping sales and fulfill European Union energy-saving norms. Glass that alters tint or emits heat and light at the flick of a switch may bring in annual sales of 150 million euros ($213 million) within five years, said Thomas Bertin-Mourot, head researcher and marketer of the Paris-based company’s Quantum Glass unit, reported Bloomberg.com. Full Story

Simonton Windows is recalling 263 West Virginia workers who have been laid off since late 2008. In addition, the company will hire 25 more people. Simonton also is gearing up production at its Paris, IL plant, where 139 workers will be called back along with 30 new hires, reported the Charleston Daily Mail. Full Story

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