Understanding the ANSI standard for classroom acoustics.
IN 1998, groundbreaking studies from the United States Census
Bureau and the American Medical Association concluded that learning
among young school children is greatly impacted by noise . . .
Security for Tacoma's new 100-year old high school mirrors
district-wide plan.(case STUDY)(Cover story)
THE TACOMA SCHOOL District is in the midst of a multi-year plan to
renovate or replace most of its facilities to meet current and future
educational needs. Many of the buildings are 50 to 60-years . . .
Simplifying the accessibility (disability) myth: we all may
become disabled, so think more about how to regulate our built
envir
A CLEAR AND POWERFUL MESSAGE WAS SENT TO the American people more
than 15 years ago when Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), but somehow we missed the point. In some . . .
Those committed to making a difference.(life safety &
security)
IN THE BOOK TITLED What Kids Need to Succeed, the author discusses
four foundations for adult achievement: refusing to fail, working hard,
developing discipline, and giving back. All of these . . .
Choosing insurance: a calculated risk.(in TOUCH)
INSURING THE RISK OF ONES' COMPANY is important and should be
driven by several key components. Focusing on just one area could prove
disastrous--especially when an unexpected event occurs.
What . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
September 10-12, 2007
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo
Atlanta, GA
www.glass.org
October 13-20, 2007
DHI Conference & Trade Show
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Nashville, TN
. . .
Do you know?(Tech Tip)
Day-Care occupancy. Typically one might expect this to be the
occupancy for traditional child care and that would be correct. However
day-care occupancy can also be adult care as well. Looking at . . .
Distributor power tools: customer profitability analysis Part
2.(SHELF LIFE)
IN THE FIRST PART OF THIS ARTICLE, I COVERED THE MECHANICS of
creating a customer profitability ranking. If you missed part 1, send me
an email and I will gladly send a copy. I spent most of the . . .
Grainger opens its first Master Branch in China.(CORPORATE
CORNER)
Grainger, the leading North American provider of facility
maintenance products, today announced the opening of its first facility
in China. The Master Branch, located in the Shanghai suburb of . . .
Bent Metal Group.(CORPORATE CORNER)
The Bent Metal Group, a newly formed professional sales agency with
locations in Pittsburgh and Baltimore, has been chosen to direct the
sales efforts of both Mesker Door Incorporated and Design . . .
PrevWage Administrators and ComputerEase announce partnership to
offer new resources for bidding more competitively and competin
PrevWage Administrators and ComputerEase today announced a new
partnership whereby PrevWage Administrators' proprietary
PrevSoft[TM] software application will provide ComputerEase users with
the . . .
SAFTI FIRST receives US Patent for SuperLite I-W fire rated Cat.
II safety wired glass.(PRODUCTS)
SAFTI FIRST, a leading manufacturer of fire rated glazing and
framing products, has a United States Patent for SuperLite I-W. This
patent covers any filming of wired glass, either applied at . . .
New coatings ideal for demanding Coil and
Extrusion.(PRODUCTS)
New from Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings is SHER-NAR? Coil and
Extrusion Coatings, engineered to extend the longevity, integrity and
beauty of exterior metal building products such as aluminum . . .
EMLock[R] mounting kit.(PRODUCTS)
SDC has introduced heavy duty aluminum drill fixtures for the easy
installation of surface mounted EMLock's Drill fixtures are easily
secured to the frame header utilizing self-drilling and self . . .
Kaba's E-Plex 5000 Series now available with Privacy Lock
option.(PRODUCTS)
The E-Plex 5000 Series by Kaba Access Control is now available with
a Privacy Lock option. The privacy feature is activated by simply
turning the thumbturn knob on the inside lock housing. It is . . .
NGA announces new Chairman of the Board.(PEOPLE)
The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the
election of Wesley Topping, Jr. to the office of Chairman of the Board.
Topping of Elite Auto Glass in Commerce City, CO, has been a . . .
Huttig Building Products names Jon P. Vrabely as President and
Chief Executive Officer.(PEOPLE)
The Board of Directors of Huttig Building Products, Inc. has named
Jon P. Vrabely as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective
January 1, 2007, succeeding Michael A. Lupo, who will continue . . .
Pioneer Industries hires Mr. Sheikh Kamal as V.P.
Engineering.(PEOPLE)
Pioneer Industries announced the appointment of Mr. Sheikh Kamal
(Kamal) as its V.P. of Engineering. Kamal who has previously worked at
Pioneer was most recently employed by Ingersoll-Rand's . . .
Leading Door Company expands security staff.(PEOPLE)
Detroit Door & Hardware Company, has expanded its Integrated
Safety & Security division with the addition of Steve Rozanski.
Steve has over 20 years experience in sales, installation, and . . .
We are pleased to bring you the 2006-2007 DHI Distributor Guide.
Used in conjunction with the DHI Consultants Directory as well
OHIO
Albright, Raymond W
The Botzum Brothers Company
(330) 535-5122
Aleshire, Benjamin G.
Schiller Hardware, Inc.
(859) 233-4427
Aleshire, Benjamin G.
Schiller Hardware, Inc.
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