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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

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

3 Keys to Successful Crisis Management

Understanding human nature and how people react to crisis is one of the fundamental keys to crisis management. By following these three suggestions, door dealers can be better prepared for an emergency. ...read more

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List of Improving Housing Markets Rises to 274 in March

The list of improving U.S. housing markets expanded for a seventh consecutive month in March to include 274 metros on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released in late March. This total amounts to a net gain of 15 ...More
April 2, 2013
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Overhead Door Launches Video Series as Sales Tool for Distributors

Overhead Door Corp., a manufacturer of residential and commercial overhead doors, launched Garage Door Selection 101, a Web-based video series that educates consumers on the basics of a garage door purchase. ...More
April 1, 2013
Posted in News, Marketing
High-Performance Door Manufacturer Hörmann Flexon Names Canadian Sales Manager

Hörmann Flexon, a manufacturer of high-performance doors, announced the addition of David Pike as Canadian sales manager. Pike brings 16 years of sales experience in the high-speed, high-performance door industry. ...More
April 1, 2013
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Company Spotlight: Advanced Plastic Corp. Takes Pride in Innovation

As a manufacturer of weather seals and door gaskets, Advanced Plastic Corp. has brought many solutions to the overhead door industry. The company will debut its new concept in bottom seals for overhead garage doors at the 2013 International Door Association Expo. ...More
April 1, 2013
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Access-Control Manufacturer Linear Updates Hub Manager Software

Linear LLC, a residential and commercial access-control provider, announced Hub Manager 8.1 Professional Software has been upgraded to meet Windows 8 compliancy standards. The new software is included with all Secured Series systems and kits, as well as prox.pad Plus and ...More
March 29, 2013
Posted in News, Operations
Garage Door Installer Launches New Product to Eliminate Low-Clearance Door Issues

Garage door installer Sam McMillen developed the Shuvey Sheave, a garage door part designed for outside-mount, low-clearance spring systems attached over the top of the garage door. This allows manually operated, low-headroom (LHR) track-system doors to open to the full ...More
March 28, 2013
Posted in News, Operations
Perks Versus Paychecks: What Incentives Does Your Door Dealership Offer to Retain Top Talent?

When it comes to compensating staff, door dealers need to consider not just the paycheck, but also any perks they could provide. Here are some ideas on how to balance these two elements and retain the best employees. ...More
March 28, 2013
Posted in Blog, Operations
Garage Door Manufacturer Raynor Announces 3 Internal Promotions

Garage door manufacturer Raynor announced three internal promotions in February and March. Lyneigh Otto was promoted to human resources manager, Mike Michels to customer service manager, and Mike Dean to director of manufacturing. ...More
March 27, 2013
Posted in News
State of the Industry 2013: Door Dealers Ramp Up Operations, Enjoy Economic Rebound

Professional Door Dealer recently asked door dealers and manufacturers of overhead doors and access-control products about the state of the industry. Industry professionals discuss promising statistics, the challenges dealers face, and how technology is changing the way ...More
March 27, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Operations
Google Glass Could Control Garage Doors

Imagine opening your garage door via trendy eyeglasses. Google has. The Internet giant recently applied for a patent that would allow a person to wear a computer with a head-mounted display, called Google Glass, that can control objects such as a garage door. ...More
March 27, 2013
Posted in News

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