Nov 12
Someone new to our industry recently asked me why a Rim Panic Device was called a “Rim”. Not as self explanatory as a vertical rod to be sure. I explained that I wasn’t sure myself but I would find out. I turned to Bill Jahns, our hardware guru at Design and asked him “why is …
Sep 27
Do you feel that you and your employees would better be able to assist your customers if you had more hands-on training? If you said yes, you are not alone. Recently, I was able to host a workshop on installing a Design Hardware Exit Device. It was not only useful to my customers, but to …
Aug 06
“Why didn’t anyone else think of this”, asked a potential customer last week when I was showing him Design Hardware’s Buy American website. If you haven’t checked out the site recently give it a quick review. You will find details showing how Design Hardware products qualify for most federal, state and military projects. In addition, …
Jun 07
Just when you thought the Design Hardware website couldn’t get any easier to navigate through, our web development team adds 2 very useful tools. SEARCH OUR SITE – Don’t know what button t click on when you go to our site? NOW, anyone accessing the Design Hardware site can type in any search word and …
Jan 19
Design Hardware is proud to announce the addition of a Keyed Removable Mullion to their quality product line-up! DESIGN HARDWARE NEW PRODUCT ALERT!! Related PostsWhat is a Hardware Mullion?
Sep 26
Design Hardware Replacement Closer is featured in this month’s Locksmith Ledger Magazine. No Drilling Required The Design Hardware 316R Series Replacement Door Closer is not just another door closer. The 316R features the patented Mounting Plate that enables the 316R closer to retrofit 32 door closers without having to drill new door prep holes. The …
Aug 10
I was talking to my bff and she had recently seen closers mounted on the exterior side of a door and was surprised. I told her that I see it all the time. A recent trip to Athens, Georgia provided the following 3 openings all within 2 blocks. I guess they didn’t get the memo …
Apr 26
Design Hardware Products are widely accepted in the Division 8 sector of the commercial construction industry. Below, you will find a list of projects where Design Hardware products played a majority in the hardware offering, including locksets, exit devices, electrified hardware, door closers, hinges, flat goods and accessories. Feel free to contact us if you …
Apr 18
Are you aware of all the resources that Design Hardware has to offer. Here are just a few of the sales tools available for your use. Design Hardware has developed videos to demonstrate installations of their products. Packaged w/ easy-to-follow instructions & templates, products are easy to install with the efficiency installation crews love. Design …
Mar 28
Temperature changes may be affecting the operation of your door closer. As the seasons change and temperatures become hotter the hydraulic fluid inside a common door closer becomes thinner causing the door to close more rapidly. No business owner, or mother for that matter wants the possibility of little hands getting slammed in a door …
Jan 21
The installation of commercial door hardware products can often be frustrating and time consuming. Design Hardware has developed videos to help you with the installation of their various products. Packaged not only with easy-to-follow instructions and templates, but also various screw types (self-taping, wood etc..) and multiple strike plates, everything you need in one box. …
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