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In summary, even though door hardware is what only people think that they are just small piece and do not important as any other parts in the house, so people tend to ignore it and just change it in whatever they want. The fact is you should pay attention to it, especially when you want to choose a new one to make sure that you have both practical design and function.

HARDWARE ACE NAMED GM of Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware’s hardware department.

By Anonymous


Marshfield resident Lenny Hunt has been named General Manager of the Hardware Department at Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware. An ace at his profession, Hunt has several decades of hardware experience.. Previously he served as manager of Curry Hardware in Quincy.

Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is a full-service hardware store and lumberyard located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass.

“Lenny helped us in establishing a relationship with ACE Hardware, the largest buying cooperative in the business with 5,100 stores in 62 countries around the world,” noted Rick Taylor, the third generation to run the 60 year old family owned and managed business.

He added, “Lenny has expanded the hardware area into one that is stocked with the items that consumers really want and need and can find with ease. From purchasing to in-store signage to customer service, Lenny has transformed our hardware area. Hardware has increased by over 90 percent in the past eight years.”

Hunt is a Silver Lake High School graduate. He is active in coaching the Marshfield girls’ softball league.

Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware has maintained the old fashioned, personal service once offered by every good hometown lumber and hardware store. The Taylor family has been serving Marshfield’s lumber and hardware needs for more than 60 years. Today they are a full-service hardware store and lumberyard serving professional contractors and the “do-it-yourselfer”. Taylor Lumber combines traditional, old-fashioned service with the advances of today's building materials. As an ACE affiliate, they are able to bring the customer a wide variety of top quality, competitively priced products.

Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass. They can be reached at 781.834.7921 or toll free at 800.562.9663. Also, visit Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware on the web at www.taylor-ace.com.

Xceltronix Announces AutoCloser: Device Cuts Crime by Automatically Closing an Open Garage Door

By Anonymous


Plano, TX December 5 2003--Xceltronix, Inc. today announced the introduction of AutoCloser, the 24/7 Garage Door Guardian. The electronic device attaches to a homeowner’s existing garage door operator (motor) and senses when the garage door is open. After a user prescribed time (2 to 20 min. with a 5 min. default), the device continuously beeps during a cycle that partially closes the door, reopens it, and then closes the door completely.

In a typical scenario, a homeowner leaves home for work or shopping and forgets to hit the remote door closer. Or perhaps school-age children open the door to play and then move to a different part of the neighborhood, leaving the garage open, unattended, and vulnerable.

According to Gregg Irvin, President of Xceltronix, AutoCloser was designed to solve the open garage door problem. “We noticed that neighbors routinely forgot to close their garage doors. We learned from the local police department that 60% of home burglaries and thefts occur due to homeowners who inadvertently forgot to close their garage door. We verified this problem with numerous Police Department Crime Prevention Reports in every region of the United States.”

Xceltronix, an electronic design company, developed the AutoCloser solution after careful study of garage door technologies. After multiple generations of product development, the company achieved an easy-to-install solution that requires 20-30 minutes. AutoCloser does not override or interfere with any of the safety mechanisms on the operator. Once installed, the device operates seamlessly with the garage door.

The device incorporates special infrared sensors and innovative design architecture to sense when the door is open. The device’s internal timer immediately begins and unless interrupted by the normal remote closer, initiates the door closing process. For homeowners who want garage access while doing yard work or other activities, an override button allows them to leave the door open. When the homeowner closes the door, it automatically reactivates the automatic closing function in AutoCloser.

The company is marketing the product through a network of garage door dealers. According to Irvin, “Garage door dealers recognize that whenever a local resident leaves a open garage door, it invites property crimes and home invasions. As responsible members of their communities, garage door dealers are helping homeowners and their local police departments prevent and reduce robbery and theft in their communities. The company estimates that installed dealer prices will range up to approximately $150, depending on the locale.

New IR Security & Safety Web-based IRSystemizer™ Lets Dealers/Distributors Design, Price & Quote More Efficiently

By Anonymous


CARMEL, IND. July 14, 2003 – IR Security & Safety’s Electronic Access Control Division (EACD) today announced an online, web-based service that lets distributors, dealers and end-users configure their own electronic access control system, browse a library of wiring diagrams, download catalog cuts and technical details, and then request pricing quotes, all at the click of a mouse. Participating distributors in the IRSystemizer database will then receive these electronic requests for quotes and be able to respond quickly via email.   

“This will be an exceptional tool that makes electrified door hardware and access control simple and easy,” asserts Chris Nieshalla, Marketing Manager, EACD. “It will enable dealers and end-users to get quick and simple answers to complex product application questions. This tool will also be extremely helpful to our distribution by centralizing product and technical information and simplifying the communication process between them and their customers.”

“The need for this comes straight from the voice of the customer,” adds Andy Geremia, Training Manager, EACD. “Having spent countless hours training new and experienced electrified hardware users, the process of selecting and connecting various low-voltage components continues to pose a challenge to the industry. This played a significant role in the way the format was laid out.”

The process begins with end-users designing their own systems by clicking through a series of alternatives, such as how the access point should be powered and what types of credentials they plan to use. The IRSystemizer then filters out only the products they need, while keeping track of power supply amps to prevent over-taxing the suggested power supply. A library of pre-built solutions and wiring diagrams is also available for the more experienced and familiar user. When the solution for a specific opening has been completed, IRSystemizer generates a hardware list, list pricing and the opportunity to request or send a quoted price via the Internet to a preferred distributor or dealer. New systems created by the user can be saved in a personal library for future reference or re-use.

“IRSystemizer is a pure on-line database, making it possible to maintain accuracy by continually updating products, pricing and the library of pre-built systems and wiring diagrams, as well as improve its design and increase the intelligence,” adds Nieshalla. “The entire specifying, quoting, ordering and project completion process will be accelerated, translating into higher work efficiencies and, ultimately, greater profitability.”

IR Security & Safety EACD is now training and enrolling distributors into the IRSystemizer database. Dealers and end-users are being introduced to IRSystemizer at the ALOA convention in Las Vegas, where there will be an on-line kiosk to sample the system.

Interested distributors should contact their local IR Security & Safety consultant while dealers and end-users can begin using the program immediately by registering at www.IRSystemizer.com.

About IR Security & Safety’s Electronic Access Control Division
Since 1969, IR Security & Safety’s Electronic Access Control Division (EACD) has provided premium electronic access control solutions, including electromagnetic locks, monitoring consoles, electromechanical locks and strikes, electrical and electronic exit devices, power supplies and controllers to security professionals and their customers. Leading brands such as Recognition Systems, Schlage, “Locknetics on Board” and Von Duprin comprise the Electronic Access Control Division of IR Security and Safety, which serves an international clientele from its headquarters in Forestville, Conn. Phone is 866-322-1237. The IR website is www.irco.com.

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For an exe demonstration of how Systemizer works, go to www.IRSystemizer.com

For more information…
Chris Nieshalla       
IR SECURITY & SAFETY EACD
317-613-8833
chris_nieshalla@irco.com

Tom Brigham                     
BRIGHAM SCULLY             
818-716-9021                     
tbrigham@brighamscully.com