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With 1 billion visitors every month, YouTube offers an amazing opportunity for door dealers to market their services to new customers. Taking the time to create a quality video to promote a door dealership will definitely be ...read more

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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

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Dive Into Commercial and Industrial Door Products

When it comes to diversifying a door dealership, one of the best and most profitable avenues to pursue is commercial and industrial doors. These products require ongoing maintenance and must meet stringent safety requirements, which can translate to more service calls. In ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Reports
Loading Dock Manufacturer Entrematic Acquires 4Front Engineered Solutions

Entrematic, a manufacturer of loading dock and door and gate automation products, recently acquired 4Front Engineered Solutions, a manufacturer of loading dock equipment and related products. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News
Technology and Design Top Garage Door Industry Trends: Homeowners Seek Quality, Convenience and Curb Appeal

Whether it be the typical steel garage door or a fancier carriage house-style consumers are seeking, garage door dealers find keeping up with the trends and developments in the industry is crucial to operating a successful door dealership. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Operations
Access-Control Manufacturer LiftMaster Sponsors Firefighter Combat Challenge

LiftMaster, a manufacturer of commercial door operators and garage door openers, sponsored the Firefighter Combat Challenge (FCC) at the 2013 Fire Department Instructor Conference (FDIC), April 22-27 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Access-Control Manufacturer Linear Offers Spanish-Language Technical and Customer Support

Linear LLC, a manufacturer of residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, has introduced Spanish-language live support for its technical and customer service departments. ...More
4 weeks ago
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C.H.I. Overhead Door Revamps Website

C.H.I. Overhead Doors, a manufacturer of residential, commercial and rolling-steel doors, recently revamped its company website to provide a more user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality, the company said in a press release. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News, Marketing
Amarr Garage Doors Hires Sales Manager

Amarr Garage Doors, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of garage doors and access systems, named Ken Wall as sales manager. His territory will include Lubbock, Texas, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Neb., and Shreveport, La. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Builder Magazine Study Names Overhead Door Corp. 'Brand Leader'

Overhead Door Corp., a manufacturer of residential and commercial overhead door products, was named the No. 1 garage door brand for a second year in a row in “Builder” magazine’s 2013 Builder Brand Use Study. Since 2008, the company has been recognized each year as a top ...More
5 weeks ago
Posted in News
Keeping a Happy Team Happy: Finding the Right Balance Between Incentives and Morale at Your Door Dealership

What keeps employees happy? Bonuses and incentives are usually the most appreciated way to say "nice job." However, in a down economy, many door dealers are finding it difficult to incorporate raises and bonuses into an already lagging budget. While some dealers are finding ...More
5 weeks ago
Posted in Blog, Operations
Fagan Door in Rhode Island Offers $500 Scholarships to 2 High School Seniors

Fagan Door, a provider of garage door and opener installations and repairs in Coventry, R.I., is offering two $500 scholarships to seniors at Coventry High School. The awards will be based on academic and extracurricular accomplishments, and community involvement. ...More
5 weeks ago
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