ASSA ABLOY acquires Hunter Automatics

April 23, 2010

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Hunter Automatics, a Canadian company with a strong portfolio in door automation.

Based in Toronto with operations in Canada and the US, Hunter Automatics was established in 1998 and employs some 40 employees. Their strength is in distribution business across North America.

"I am particularly glad to add a strong company in the indirect channel in North America. It shows our commitment to the growing distribution and installer markets. Hunter gives Ditec Entrematic a strong growth platform and also adds a number of very interesting products for the North American market", said Juan Vargues, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of Entrance Systems division.

Hunter will be consolidated as of May 1, 2010 and will be accretive to earnings in the first year.

Changes to Rixson Holders and Closers

April 6, 2010

Effectively, immediately, the Rixson low profile Checkmate models 6 and 6ADJ Holders will only be available with the stop function. Rixson has also expanded its flagship 27 closer to include 180° swing version, models 27-180 and L27-180. 

New Falcon MA Series Mortise Lock provides Grade 1 Operation and Security

April 1, 2010

Offers 28 Total Functions - Institutions, K-12, Colleges, Hotels, Multi-Family, Storerooms

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that its new upgraded Falcon MA Series mortise locks set new standards for applications in a range of industries including institutions, office, healthcare, education, and multi-family.

The MA Series locks supersede the popular Falcon M Series locks during the second quarter of 2010. The MA Series provides ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2005 Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational and Grade 1 Security with standard trims and conventional cylinders making it one of Falcon's toughest, most dependable locks.

With the new Falcon MA Series locks, re-handing is accomplished without opening the mortise chassis. Installers simply remove a set-screw and, then, remove, rotate and reinstall the latchbolt and set screw in the case. Two screws are also moved to the other side of the case.  

Corbin Russwin - 700 Series Mullions Discontinued

January 1, 2010

As of January 1, 2010, the 700 series mullions (707A, 707AKM, 708A, 708AKM, 710 and 710KM) will be discontinued and replaced with the 900 series mullions (907A, 907BKM, 908A, 908BKM, 910 and 910KM).

The 900 series mullions are used with the ED5000 (push pad), ED6000 (cross bar) and ED8000 (push pad) series exit devices.

The 900 series mullions will not retrofit with the 700 series mullions and require a new exit device door template.

900 series mullion templates are available online.

SARGENT Announces Changes to Exit Device Rod and Bolt Replacement Kit Nomenclature

November 11, 2009

Order nomenclature for replacement kits for rod and bolt, and rod only will change, effective immediately. This affects kits for the following devices:

• 8400 for Aluminum and Metal Doors
• 8600 for Aluminum, Metal and Wood Doors
• 8600 for Wood Doors with 100 Series Auxiliary Control
• 8600 for Pairs of Doors or Single Doors (PP/PR/SP)
• 8600 for Pairs of Doors or Single Doors (LP/LR/LS), Low-Profile
• Harmony Series 8600 for Metal and Wood Doors
• Harmony Series 8600 for Metal and Wood Doors with 100 Series Auxiliary Control
• 8700
• 7000 Series for Metal and Wood Doors
• 7000 Series for Wood Doors with 100 Series Auxiliary Control
• P700
• 2700
• 3700
• 9700

RCI Wins ASIS International Accolades Award

October 1, 2009

ASIS International, is the preeminent organization for security professionals worldwide. The Accolades are a new awards competition that recognizes the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and/or solutions.

A team of judges representing end users and experts in security technologies evaluated more than 130 entries before selecting the top 10 winners.

The EW8310 Electromagnetic Lock was a winner in the “Coolest Stuff” category. This category is described as a security device that sets itself apart as a breakthrough or inventive as compared to similar products or techniques. This is something that not so long ago was yet to be imagined.

The EW8310 is more than an Electromagnetic lock, it can also sense when an intruder is attempting to gain access into a building through a locked door. The patented built-in sensor detects attempted forced entry and activates local and remote alarms prior to the integrity of the door being compromised; well before the break-in has occurred. An alarm in the immediate location, similar to a car alarm, will ward off would be thieves before they have a chance to gain access. The remote alarm notifies security allowing them time to get to the break in area.

Known today as RCI, Rutherford Controls Int’l Corp. is a global, solution based organization that provides the architectural hardware, locksmith, and security markets with the best in electric locks, door hardware and access control products.