Expat and native, art lives here Nov 16, 2008
Gorgeous geometric tile floors, high ceilings, and lots of light create a perfect setting for the high-end, unique art and crafts found on their excursions throughout Mexico, such as heavy, wrought iron door hardware, hand-crafted by artisans in a 400-year-old forge in Chiapas, and one-of-a-kind Talavera bowls from Santa Catarina Pueblo. About seven blocks north of the plaza is the Santa Ana district and Paseo Montejo, the grand boulevard of 19th-century mansions. (Boston Globe)
Residents: Barriers rise with disabilities Oct 24, 2008
Improperly marked and installed curb ramps and lack of lever-style door hardware. Inadequate directional signs at Good Samaritan complex. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
GRF Finance Committee reviews 2009 budget, makes recommendations Oct 3, 2008
The list of necessary items totals 888,680 and includes replacing a boiler and built-up roofing at Del Valle Clubhouse; replacing built-up roofing and painting Peacock Hall exterior at Gateway; door hardware at Hillside; equipment replacements; the golf cart bridge replacement study; a landscape project at Dollar and public works projects throughout the valley. The committee approved all the necessary items on the list and transferred a couple of discretionary items to the necessary list. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
GRF Board's 2009 operating budget meeting is an endurance contest Oct 3, 2008
The committee had recommended that some items listed as discretionary become necessary, including the door hardware for Hillside Clubhouse, a study on the golf cart bridges to determine their stability, and a replacement of the stepping-stones path at Dollar Clubhouse. These items totaled 56,000, and all were considered to be safety issues, according to staff. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Grants to help fix up homes (7) Oct 3, 2008
Eligible work includes: Painting, stucco repair, repair and replacement of damaged wood siding, replacement of windows and window frames, replacement of exterior doors, door hardware and deadbolts, repair and replacement of roofs, landscaping and several others. A city-approved contractor would perform the repairs and improvements. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ready enough Sep 3, 2008
Minor work in replacing doors on the first floor and installing door hardware on the second floor has yet to be done. At West Middle School, crews worked around the clock this past weekend preparing for a shipment of windows, which will eventually replace the current ones, he said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Blum builds work force Aug 27, 2008
The company is trying to determine if a line of high-tech kitchen drawer and overhead door hardware will be as popular here as it is in Europe. If it is, production will be moved to Lincoln County. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
With palace items safe, protection issue looms Aug 20, 2008
Damage was limited to door hardware at the palace and the barracks, according to a statement by the Friends of Iolani Palace ... Kippen de Alba Chu, the nonprofit's executive director, said damage from the occupation was limited to door hardware at the palace and Iolani Barracks, a nearby building completed in 1871 to house the Royal Guard which now includes a shop, video theater and ticket and membership offices. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
High schools perform poorly on tests Jul 30, 2008
The board allocated an extra 31,000 for construction-related expenses such as installation of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system and buying paint, door hardware and paying for required building permits. Low bids for Tayloe totaled 311,585. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Two Plants Expanding Jun 22, 2008
The opportunity to do so came in 2006 when Charlotte-based Global Door Controls Inc., a manufacturer of residential and commercial door hardware and owner of the AIW product line, approached Thermal Metal. AIW was undergoing some internal changes, and, at the same time, Global Door Controls wanted to move these manufacturing operations to a location in North Carolina. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Feldman: Community Access Report is designed with the intent of inclusion Jun 17, 2008
Simply changing the door hardware from a doorknob to a door lever will elegantly allow people with hand and wrist impediments to also open the door. That simple solution costs about $20 for the lever handle and a little know-how with a screwdriver. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Create a guest room worthy of the Ritz Jun 3, 2008
Door hardware is brushed bronze. At home: New doorknobs and a few pieces of art can give a lift to a dull space. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Making a porch convey the warmth of your home Jun 1, 2008
If you are going to do repairs, it is also a good time to change the front door hardware, exterior lights, house numbers and mailbox. These things are the "jewelry" of the house and should sparkle and flatter the building, much like a pair of earrings should flatter your face. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lawton Board hears assessment of elementary school facilities May 28, 2008
To meet the suggested recommendations, the school would need to install hand railings, locate handicapped parking spaces closer to entrances, replace door hardware with handicap accessible hardware, and make the playground handicap accessible and usable. An emergency warning system with both flashing lights and audible signals should be installed, and desks that can accommodate a wheelchair should be purchased, and one of the private restrooms needs to be converted into a unisex handicap... (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Lake Land hires Hull as new VP for academics May 14, 2008
Contracts were awarded to Commercial Electric of Mattoon for electrical equipment and installation at a cost of 37,265, and for door hardware and installation to Grunloh Construction of Effingham at a cost of 74,000. The door security work will coincide with energy savings contract work at the Vocation Technology Building and Field House. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Freshening up bathrooms May 2, 2008
For a unified look, make sure the door hardware matches the finishes on faucets and towel bars. - If everything else is in good order, consider replacing the bathtub. (AZCentral -- Home)
Richard J. Dionne is the owner of Rich Dionne Construction Mar 26, 2008
We've done projects as complex as bathroom remodels and deck renovations, and repairs and improvements as simple as hanging blinds and replacing door hardware. EDUCATION: I graduated from Palmer High School in Palmer, Mass. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Celtics diehards pass test of time Feb 29, 2008
Rotondi, the owner of Boyle & Chase Inc., a national door hardware distributor, has seldom missed a game since 1981, when he purchased season tickets. Even sportswriters, he says, have voiced surprise over the years that he kept showing up, night after night. (Boston Globe)
Land use flap could shut school sites Feb 16, 2008
Door hardware has to be the right type, exits must be a minimum width and sewage disposal has to meet certain standards, among other requirements, he said. Neighbors have complained about the school, he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Autism Speaks receives $25,000 pledge from Hager Cos. Feb 13, 2008
is a supplier of door hardware and is headquartered in St. Louis where it was founded more than 150 years ago. The company ranked No. 91 on the St. Louis Business Journal's 2007 list of the area's largest privately held companies with an estimated $150 million in revenue. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
School board discusses construction progress Jan 24, 2008
The board accepted a bid for door hardware from Ditta Door of Northeast Arkansas. The bid package for inside locks, outside locks and other hardware was approved at a price of 125,650. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Alfalfa County holds special election for Ringwood School District Jan 24, 2008
Series 2: Would be issued to furnish and equip a new early childhood/elementary education building to include, but not be limited to: doors, door frames, and door hardware, windows and glazing, signage, acoustical ceiling, interior walls, HVAC equipment, electrical panels and sub panels, electrical fixtures, light fixtures, and other personal property and equipment $520,000. 00. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Kesselring takes $3.1M loss after going public Jan 5, 2008
1M loss after going public - Tampa Bay Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
GCCS keeps on building Dec 28, 2007
The remodel includes new lights, door hardware and a new special education room and nurse's office. Grants High School's Phase 4a has gone out to bid and is expect to be awarded by mid-January. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Master Lock(R) smartTOUCH(TM) Garage Door Opener to be Featured on Hispanic Network Radio Weekend Show Dec 22, 2007
bioMETRX, Inc. is rapidly becoming the leader in designing and bringing to market, practical, secure, everyday consumer biometric products for the garage door, door hardware, HVAC, home security, PC, automotive and portable lock markets. Utilizing its proprietary technology, the "powered by smartTOUCH(TM)" platform, bioMETRX has developed an entire family of products so smart, they recognize you. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ingersoll-Rand buys Trane for $10 bn Dec 18, 2007
Bermuda-based Ingersoll-Rand, which has operational headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, manufactures everything from air compressors and Club Car golf carts to Schlage locks and door hardware. Piscataway, NJ-based Trane, formerly known as American Standard Companies Inc, focuses almost exclusively on residential and commercial climate control. (India Times)
School task force outlines objectives Dec 9, 2007
A number of the elementary schools have inefficient single pane windows that need replacement, as well as worn carpet and door hardware in poor condition. A number of schools need to upgrade or replace heating/cooling systems. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
One, Two, Three Dec 3, 2007
Black accents in the door hardware bring a vintage contrast to the nickel-finished hardware and fixtures. "We weren't afraid of mixing metals," says Becker. (Boston Globe)
Kesselring Holding Corporation Addresses Symbol Error Nov 21, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Primezone Releases)
Mission restaurant crafted by stone and steel artists Nov 18, 2007
The windows, shelves, a bar and backbar at Farina, as well as candlesticks and door hardware, are all by Jeal. He led Terpeluk to stone carver Nathan Hunt and Jeal's wife, artist Susan Parker, who share Jeal's 7,000-square-foot warehouse atelier in the Islais Creek area near Third and Cesar Chavez streets. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lots of sweat can equal big payoff Nov 2, 2007
We've added a laundry, walk-in closets and a master suite, and we've kept the old doors and the old door hardware so the house retains much of its original charm and character. It's still an old house, but it's updated for today's needs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
True Value stores go female-friendly Oct 27, 2007
Along the way, True Value has set up d;cor-oriented areas for lighting, door hardware, paint and other projects, hoping consumers will linger, rather than dash and grab. "Most people think of a hardware store as, 'I need something, I run in there and get it,' and what we're trying to create is a shopping experience," said Lyle Heidemann, chief executive of True Value. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* Recycling and building: the thrill of the hunt Oct 20, 2007
They expect to come out even or better after selling door hardware, windows, appliances and other components at a salvage auction and reaping a tax deduction by donating the rest to a reuse store. "It was cleaner and quieter than demolition," said Bronstein, an assistant professor of communication at DePaul University in Chicago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kesselring Holding Corporation Announces Changes in CFO Position Oct 6, 2007
Source: Kesselring Corporation. Oct. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Kesselring Holding Corporation (OTC BB: - ) announces a change in its Chief Financial Officer position. (Primezone Releases)
Backsplash beauties: Glass and tile add lots of style Sep 29, 2007
Then they add metal accent pieces that match their faucet or door hardware," says Robin Cramer, an interior designer at Mees Tile in Louisville."The best thing about a backsplash is it's easier to clean than a painted wall," says Kathy Hays, owner of Unique Tile in Louisville. "And then the second best thing is the personality it allows you to give to a room. A backsplash allows you to be artsy and creative. (Florida Today)
Kesselring Holding Corporation Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Sarasota, Florida Sep 17, 2007
Source: Kesselring Corporation. Sept. 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Kesselring Holding Corporation (OTC BB: - ) announced today that it has moved its corporate headquarters to Sarasota, Florida. (Primezone Releases)
$3.5M for UGA security upgrades Sep 5, 2007
5M for UGA security upgrades 09/05/07. Your Connection to the. (Athens Banner-Herald)
• UConn Finds 400 Safety Problems Aug 23, 2007
Most of the 402 discrepancies - found within a total of 115 buildings - involved problems such as a lack of emergency lighting, missing exit signs and inadequate door hardware, but inspectors also found problems with some fire doors, handrails and alarm systems. The university has corrected 277 of the problems to date and expects to fix another 59 before classes start on Monday. (FOX61, CT)
more » Jun 28, 2007
Velvet Ridge fire station (Velvet Ridge and Denmark precincts): Does not have handicap parking spaces posted; does not have ADA compliant door hardware; non-paved parking area. Pangburn city hall (Pangburn Wards 1 and 2, Big Creek Township precincts): Does not have ADA compliant door hardware ... Antioch church (Antioch precinct): Does not have ADA compliant door hardware. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Amerock Corp. brings new jobs to Freeport Jun 15, 2007
Amerock Corp., a manufacturer of decorative cabinet and door hardware headquartered in Columbia, MD, will close its distribution facility in Rockford and move all operations performed there to Newell's Freeport distribution center. Around 60 distribution jobs in Rockford are expected to be eliminated as a result of the closure, but officials anticipate hiring at least 10 new employees at the Freeport center to cover the extra the workload, said spokesman David Doolittle Thursday. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
H&H sold: Sale effective July 2 to Taiwan-based company Jun 9, 2007
In addition to producing its core products of faucets and showers, Sunspring also has secondary business in window and door hardware, automotive, and electrical appliances. What do you think. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
H & H to be sold by July Jun 8, 2007
In addition to producing its core products of faucets and showers, Sunspring also has secondary business in window and door hardware, automotive, and electrical appliances. Look for more information in Saturday s Herald Times. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Daycation: Fall River Jun 4, 2007
Although the furniture has been replaced, Thibault said the home's doors and door hardware, radiators and woodwork are all original. Also, photographs and descriptions of the house enabled owners to decorate and furnish the rooms just as they were 115 years ago. (CTNow.com)
Kesselring Corporation Goes Public by Reverse Merger May 29, 2007
Source: Kesselring Corporation. May 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Kesselring Corporation became a public company by way of reverse merger with Offline Consulting, Inc. (OTC BB: - ). (Primezone Releases)
Frankfort building project has negligible effect on tax rate May 23, 2007
Other items at West Frankfort Elementary include: replacing boilers that date back to 1983, replacing drinking fountains, replacing door hardware, repairing a water leak and replacing tiles in one of its corridors, and adding a rooftop air conditioning unit for the computer labs. Additional items at Reese Road Elementary include: replacing boilers that date back to 1983, replacing drinking fountains, replacing door hardware, replacing glazed panels in the corridor by the cafeteria, rooftop air... (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
F-S school board OKs $3.7M project Apr 27, 2007
At West Frankfort Elementary and Reese Road Elementary, the district is looking to replace boilers that date back to 1983, replace drinking water fountains and replace door hardware to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The repair of a water leak in one of West Frankfort's corridors is also included in the plan. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
F-S planning EXCEL project Apr 22, 2007
In addition, at West Frankfort Elementary the school district is looking to replace boilers that date back to 1983, replace drinking fountains, replace door hardware to comply with the American Disability Association, repair a water leak in one of its corridors and replace tiles. At Reese Road Elementary, the district wants to replace the boilers, replace drinking water fountains, make sure there is ADA compliant hardware on doors and replace glazed panels in the corridor by the cafeteria. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
BIC School Board OKs school property use for park entrance Apr 19, 2007
Pricing for exterior door hardware to comply with ADA requirements was discussed. Superintendent Holland was instructed to proceed with projects at his discretion. (The Town Crier, AR)
DCS voters head to the polls tomorrow Apr 17, 2007
The plan also calls for repair to the stress cracks in the gymnasium partition; replacement of the 1986 gymnasium interior doors as they have exceeded their useful life and do not meet ADA standards; replacement of the auditorium house lighting as the current system has exceeded its useful life; replacement of the boilers as the current boilers have exceeded their useful life; provision of an energy management system to increase efficiency; a lighting upgrade in the middle/high school as the... (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Galax approves $5M loan for GHS Apr 13, 2007
The board agreed to make changes totaling 101,515, including changes in railings, flooring, blinds, door hardware, plumbing electrical work and ceiling tiles. The board also removed washers and dryers and an ice machine from the project. (Galax Gazette, VA)
Learn details about Medford school bond construction projects Apr 9, 2007
Some small projects such as installing new door hardware and locks at schools are already under way. Washington and Jefferson elementary schools are first on the agenda for major construction. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Business Buzz: Cafe, cooking school to open Apr 1, 2007
Peters said the architectural antiques business, which is in the old Brame Office Supply building, has lots of flooring (all old wood) and antique door hardware for those nifty Trinity Park homes. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. (Herald Sun)
Tips for giving your house curb appeal Mar 30, 2007
Replace door hardware, mailbox and house numbers with new ones. Visitors instantly notice the changes and the look updates your entryway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In case of emergency Mar 30, 2007
Medford district bond measure money goes toward new door hardware that locks from the inside ... Seventeen out of the 18 campuses in the district will receive the new door hardware by the fall. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Parks Commission members hear of Mar 15, 2007
Vermeer said that door hardware was even being hung. "We value this opportunity to serve the Park board," said Haila. (Boone Today, IA)
