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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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A One-Page Business Plan

A One-Page Business Plan Your road map to success By Howard S. Levin Imagine boarding a tour bus and hearing the following, “Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, this is your tour guide speaking. Today we will be visiting somewhere. I’m not sure where. I have no plan and no ...More
July 1, 2005 Howard S. Levin
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Chamberlain Announces College Scholarship Winners for 2005

Cristen Olds, Craig Heckman, Colin Willmott and Nicholas Devin are the 2005 winners of the annual Duchossois Industries Inc. College Scholarship Awards. The Duchossois Industries Inc. College Scholarship Awards honor outstanding academic achievement by the children of ...More
June 28, 2005
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Hilti Opens Phoenix Center

More than 80 locations in North America. ...More
June 28, 2005
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Gallagher Industries Acquires Ankmar

Founder Bob Martinez retires. ...More
June 28, 2005
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Amarr Expands Manufacturing Facility

The company now has nearly a half million square feet of space. ...More
June 28, 2005
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1st UDT Donates Door on ABC's Extreme Makeover

Final project for Piestawa family. ...More
June 28, 2005
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Industrial Spring Hires Production Manager

Wayne Morris joined Industrial Spring Co. in the newly created position of production manager April 11. He brings 27 years of experience in the high-tech and rapid growth field of medical device manufacturing, including successful stints as a design engineer, director ...More
June 27, 2005
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Industrial Spring News

A new addition and product for spring manufacturer. ...More
June 27, 2005
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CDI, Blue Giant Provide Training Seminar

38 attendees gain product knowledge. ...More
June 27, 2005
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Chamberlain Expands Dealer Locator

Upgrades websites. ...More
June 27, 2005
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