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Insights from LiftMaster Executive

The access-control industry has experienced a surge in technology advancements and other changes that have prompted dealers to review their tactics. PDD recently caught up with Bob Markwart, president, LiftMaster, Americas, ...read more

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In a new report, “Dive Into Commercial and Industrial Door Products,” Professional Door Dealer offers insight about the burgeoning demand for commercial and industrial door products. ...read more

New Products Dominate IDAExpo

With the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., as the backdrop for last week’s International Door Association’s Expo (IDAExpo), you’d be hard pressed to not have a sense of the feel-goods. ...read more

NAHB List Includes 258 Metros

The number of U.S. housing markets showing sustained improvement in three key measures fell slightly to 258 in May from 273 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Improving ...read more

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Specified Building Products Installs Donated Commercial Garage Door on Navy’s Seabee Museum in Rhode Island

Specified Building Products recently installed a donated rolling-steel garage door for the Seabee Museum in Davisville, R.I. ...More
March 14, 2013
Posted in News
Garage Door Manufacturer Garaga Launches ‘My Dream Garage’ Contest

Garaga Inc., a manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial doors, is launching an online contest for the Canadian overhead door market. The “My Dream Garage” contest, running through June 21, will award two winners $5,000 to outfit their garages with cabinets, ...More
March 14, 2013
Posted in News, Marketing
Making the Internet Work for Your Door Dealership: 5 Steps to Powerful Search Engine Optimization

Search engine optimization, commonly called SEO, is one of the most talked about Internet-marketing strategies. Considered the gateway to enticing customers to your website, great SEO will move your company's Web page up the ranks in online searches. But it takes more than ...More
March 14, 2013
Posted in Digital Issues
Harvard Report: Home Improvement Spending Will Increase in 2013

A new report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies shows home improvement spending will likely increase through the third quarter of 2013. The growth predictions are based on several factors, including the rebound in home sales, new construction and ...More
March 13, 2013
Posted in News, Operations
Garage Door Spring Manufacturer Service Spring Adds Bobby Jones as National Sales Associate

Service Spring Corp., a manufacturer of springs and other parts for the overhead door industry, added Bobby Jones as a national sales associate for the company’s accounts in the south-central region of the United States. ...More
March 12, 2013
Posted in News
Rotary Products Designs Sliding Door for Round Airplane Hangar

Rotary Products Inc., a manufacturer of sliding-door systems and hardware, recently designed a square sliding door for a round airplane hangar. ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in News
Building Better Business With Generosity: Ways Your Door Dealership Can Give Back to the Community

Statistics show customers prefer to buy from companies that support charities and causes they see as valuable to their community. If your door dealership is looking for ways to give back, consider the following options. ...More
March 11, 2013
Posted in Articles, Operations
Phantom Screens Offers Retractable Screens for Garage Doors

Canadian-based Phantom Screens offer a retractable motorized screens that can turn a garage into a functional space while maintaining a home's appearance. When not in use, the screens retract into the building's structure, maintaining the design of the home. ...More
March 8, 2013
Posted in News
Professional Door Dealer to Exhibit at International Door Association Expo, May 8-11

Professional Door Dealer (PDD) will be exhibiting at the International Door Association’s Expo, May 8-11 in Nashville, Tenn. Held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, the IDAExpo features workshops and seminars, an awards banquet and exhibit hall. ...More
March 7, 2013
Posted in News
Garaga Introduces New Model for North Hatley and Stratton Series of Garage Doors

Canadian-based Garaga Inc., a manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial doors, has added an elongated panel design for its popular country-style doors. This design, the “LP” model, is ideal for homeowners who want the double garage door they select to ...More
March 6, 2013
Posted in News

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