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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

Free PDD Report

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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Encon Opens Training Facility

First dealer seminar this month. ...More
May 2, 2005
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Skylink Wins all DMCA Lawsuits

Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal. ...More
May 2, 2005
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Reiker Announces New Alliance

Room conditioners now available through TEMO Sunrooms. ...More
May 2, 2005
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Chamberlain Announces Personnel Changes

The Chamberlain Group Inc., a manufacturer of operators and access-control products, announces new hires and appointments. Manual Escalante has joined the company as product development and marketing manager for Latin America. He will be in charge of marketing ...More
May 2, 2005
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Clopay Doors Installed at Daytona Speedway

JB Mathews installs 95 doors ...More
May 2, 2005
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Garaga Adds Blog to Website

Gives visitors extra info. ...More
May 2, 2005
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DBCi Products Feature WeatherX

New finishes from Valspar equal superior quality. ...More
May 2, 2005
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IDA Names Annual Honorees

Members receive accolades at 10th year celebration. ...More
May 2, 2005
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Weathering the Storm

Weathering the Storm What you need to know about wind-loads By Danny Joyner The deluge of hurricanes that pounded the East and Gulf Coasts last year serves as a vivid reminder of the importance of wind-load codes. It’s crucial installers understand these codes when working ...More
May 1, 2005 Danny Joyner
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Garage Door Springs: Oil Tempered Vs. Galvanized

Garage Door SpringsOil Tempered Wire vs. GalvanizedBy Walt WellerI had the good fortune of becoming involved in the garage door industry in 2003 when my partner and I acquired General Spring LLC. It didn’t take long before we began to hear about—and ...More
May 1, 2005 Walt Weller
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