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Name: Amanda Wilson
Date registered: July 7, 2010

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  1. Mesker will operate as Mesker MBM LP — May 24, 2022
  2. How to Replace a Door Closer — November 8, 2020
  3. FireSafe20 Fiberglass Fire Rated Doors — September 17, 2020
  4. Classroom Barricade Devices Are Not The Answer — December 19, 2016
  5. Fiberglass Ballistic Doors — November 28, 2016

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Sep 08

Improving Your Gross Profit Margin pt 2

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All About Your Business, Business Tips/Strategies

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IMPROVING YOUR GROSS PROFIT MARGIN pt 2 Last week I shared my intent to post articles each Monday morning focused on the business part of your business. I kicked off the series by sharing part one of a two part article by Jason Bader, the managing partner of The Distribution Team. I continue last week’s theme …

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Sep 01

Improving Your Gross Profit Margin

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IMPROVING YOUR GROSS PROFIT MARGIN After a discussion with a few of my customers about what might be useful to distributor owners and managers, I decided to dedicate Mondays to the business side of your business.  Topics like improving gross margin, cash vs accrual accounting, managing inventory, retaining employees, etc will be featured.  I have …

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Aug 28

What is a Double Egress Opening?

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Automatic Doors, Hollow Metal Doors

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A double egress opening is comprised of a pair of doors, both single acting, swinging in opposite directions, into the path of egress. Double egress openings help to control the flow of traffic. Typical applications include hospital and school corridors.  Most common hardware used on DE pairs is surface mounted vertical rod exit devices although …

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Aug 26

Proud to be a part of HMXpress

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Hollow Metal Doors, Hollow Metal Frames, Industry News

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As you have probably heard, Hollow Metal Xpress (HMX) is now part of the Mesker Door & Design Hardware family of companies.  I am proud to be able to bring the products and services of this notable brand to my customers. HMX is known for it’s Speed Flexibility Dependability & Quality. Their services include Same …

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Aug 26

Happy Anniversary To Me! (And Mesker!)

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Industry News

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I can’t believe it took LinkedIn to remind me of my four year anniversary!  That’s right, A.G. Wilson Building Solutions was born four years ago this month! I have enjoyed every day of it! Even though this industry can be a trifle difficult at times, :-), I absolutely enjoy what I do.  I love using …

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Jul 10

DHI 2014: Finding Time for Fun!

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DHI, Faces of the Industry

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The DHI Conference would not be complete without an epic adventure with our friends and partners! This year’s adventure started with our annual sales meeting theme “team work”. What better way to represent that theme than by witnessing a team in action. So we loaded up 100 of our closest friends and partners in the …

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Jul 02

Forum for the Future Kick-Off Breakfast Part II

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All About Your Business, Business Tips/Strategies, DHI, Uncategorized

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Forum for the Future Kick-Off Breakfast Part II The second speaker for the Forum for the Future Kick-Off Breakfast was brilliant!  Alex L Goldfayn CEO, Evangelist Marketing Institute gave a very memorable presentation geared toward increasing your profits with simple, no-cost marketing strategies.  Alex was very engaging and had the personality and the material to …

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Jul 01

Forum for the Future Kick-Off Breakfast

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All About Your Business, DHI, Industry News

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At past DHI conferences, I have put most of my focus on the expo floor. This year I wanted a different experience so I made a commitment to participate in as many learning opportunities as I could fit in. I am embarrassed to admit that this was my first time attending the Forum for the …

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Jun 30

DHI CoNEXTions 2014

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DHI, Industry News

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DHI CoNEXTions 2014 I had a wonderful time at the DHI Convention this year. Many things contributed to the success of my trip to Dallas. First and foremost was the pleasure of reconnecting with the many friends that I made over the last two decades working in our industry. I said friends but truth be …

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Jun 09

What is a Kerf Frame?

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Hollow Metal Frames

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According to Merriam-Webster a kerf is a slit or notch made by a saw blade or cutting torch. In hollow metal a kerf is a notch in the frame which serves as a channel to insert weatherstripping. The weatherstripping becomes an integral part of the jamb profile.  The purpose of a kerf frame is to …

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Jun 04

record-USA High Speed Roll-Up

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Automatic Doors

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One of the advantages of spending time at the record-USA factory was learning about new products, like this high speed roll-up! I was impressed with the way it re-set after being knocked out of the tracks. Call me for more information regarding the record-USA High Speed Roll-Up

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May 27

record USA Automatic Doors

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Automatic Doors

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record USA Automatic Doors Product Training When representing a new line, high on the priority list is to learn everything you can about the manufacturer’s products. When the products are of an advanced technical nature, that may involve more in-depth training. As you know, I have recently started representing record-USA, a manufacturer of automatic doors. …

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