Texas Society of Architects 2016 Convergence – Booth 229

19, October 2016 Ginny Powell Fun, Hager Products, Hager Team, Trade Shows 0 Comments

We’ll be heading down to San Antonio, Texas in a few weeks to exhibit at the 2016 Texas Society of Architects Design Expo. This is one of the premier regional architectural shows in the country. Architects take this show seriously and are extremely generous with their time on the expo hall floor.

Last year we highlighted our new 9400 Series stainless steel sliding barn door hardware. This year, we added the Conestoga to our sliding door hardware line, which is powder coated black aluminum for a rustic appearance. There are four styles of hangers offered; three face-mount and one top-mount. Sliding barn doors continue to be a popular choice with architects and end users. In addition to saving floor space, sliding doors also meet ADA requirements and are easy for people with disabilities to use.

With the Conestoga as the latest addition, we feel our sliding door hardware product line provides a variety of design choices for your architectural needs. Of course, we will have many other product lines on display too.

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Post CONSTRUCT

16, September 2016 Ginny Powell General, Hager Products, Hager Team, Trade Shows, Training 0 Comments

Last week several Hager team members descended upon Austin, Texas for CONSTRUCT. As noted in previous blog posts CONSTRUCT is the annual education and exhibition for the Construction Specifiers Institute, better known as CSI (not the one on TV).

Guitar art in Austin’s airport

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CONSTRUCT + CSI

31, August 2016 Ginny Powell General, Hager Team, Trade Shows 0 Comments

This time next week several of our team members will be making their way to Austin, Texas for CONSTRUCT. If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time. If you’re on the fence we wrote about the benefits a few weeks ago which you can read here.

Stop by Booth 516 and say hello to our team:

Adam Bucko Western Regional Sales Mgr
Debra Powers Architectural Rep for TX & OK
Ken Kimutis Kimutis/Chisum, local Sales Reps
Will Chisum Kimutis/Chisum, local Sales Reps
Brian Clarke Dir. Arch Specs & Tech Support
John Cohrs Sr Architectural Spec Writer
Bob Wilkins Dir. of Marketing & Product Dev
Ginny Powell Digital Marketing Specialist

If you work in the St. Louis area and are looking for a local CSI chapter, the Continuing Education Programs was just published by the Greater St. Louis CSI chapter. Besides continuing education credits with programs like Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment and Sustainability in Construction Administration, there will also be a tour of the Arch River Grounds on October 19th. Of course, the annual Golf Classic, being held on September 21st, is always a fun time. Find out more information on the Greater St. Louis CSI Chapter’s new website here.

As you can see Hager is committed to the mission of CSI. We work hard to make sure our specifications are clear, concise and fair. Our goal is to provide door hardware that meets code while supporting the architect and end user in their goal of a safe and secure building.

We hope to see you next week!

CONSTRUCT – 2016

10, August 2016 Ginny Powell General, Hager Products, Hager Team, Products, Trade Shows, Training 0 Comments

In a just a month, we will be in Austin, Texas exhibiting at CONSTRUCT 2016.

CONSTRUCT is the trade show for the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). The Institute brings together all aspects of the building divisions, from architects, specifiers, product representation, and contract administration. CSI’s mission is to “advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance.”

CONSTRUCT supports that mission by providing a plethora of educational opportunities including a day set aside specifically for young professionals called YP Day. This is a fantastic opportunity for those just starting out in the industry, 35 years and younger, to learn a lot in a single day. This day goes beyond typical design education into real world scenarios.

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Keeping Patients Safe Through Life Safety Hardware by Jill Gile, CSI, CDT

8, June 2016 Ginny Powell ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Codes, DHI Articles, Hager Products, Hager Team, Safety, Training 0 Comments

Jill Gile is the newest member of Commencement Bay Architectural Group, a manufacturers’ sales agency that represent’s Hager in the Pacific Northwest. She has jumped into the hardware industry with a big splash including recently passing her CDT exam.

This is an article she wrote for the June Edition of the DHI Doors & Hardware Magazine and reprinted here with both Jill’s & DHI’s permission.

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Humans are a reactive species. We tend to carry on with a standard mode of operation until an emergency tells us that we might have to change our ways. This holds true for many aspects of our lives, personal and professional. It might be as simple as changing eating habits to as big as the Titanic creating laws about lifeboat requirements.

For the construction industry, unfortunately, we are faced with Titanic-level issues of life safety. Rules regarding fire codes and ADA accessibility issues are some of the main examples of changes the industry has had to face.

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DHI ConNextions 2016 Part II

28, April 2016 Ginny Powell Fun, General, Hager Products, Hager Team, Trade Shows 0 Comments

DHI ConNextions 2016 is next week and we are excited for a number of reasons. First and foremost we always like to connect with our customers to hear how they are, how their year is going and share our new products. Many of our independent sales representatives attend and it is an opportunity to exchange ideas on products and services, making sure we are meeting our customers needs.

We take safety and security seriously and in order to service our customers it is imperative we stay up-to-date on the latest building, fire, ADA codes, etc. Our team members are always interested in the education sessions that DHI offers.

On Thursday, May 5th at 8:30 AM DHI members will have the opportunity to hear about the new changes to DHI at “Celebrating Our Industry – Dedicated to You!” The industry has changed dramatically 8 years ago and we have a new normal. We’re looking forward to hearing how DHI will assist its members in the future.

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The Conestoga will be rolling into conNextions 2016 at Booth 431!

20, April 2016 Ginny Powell Fun, Hager Products, Hager Team, Trade Shows 0 Comments

You’ve seen our 9400 Series Stainless Steel Barn Door Sliding Hardware right? It has received fabulous feed back from architects and customers.

On it’s heels we are adding the Conestoga Series, which is a black aluminum flat rail with 4 different hanger styles. And it’s made in the U.S.A.!

From modern – 9710 Series – to industrial – 9400 Series – and now our brand new rustic Conestoga Series – we offer it all under

One Family. One Brand. One Vision.

Stop by Booth 431 to see displays, hanger samples and talk with Bryan Meyer, the Product Manager for this line. Ralph, Josh, Johnston and August Hager will also be on hand to say hello and hear what you think of our latest product.

Lubricants

2, March 2016 Ginny Powell Hager Products, Products, Technical Support, Training 0 Comments

During a cold snap, when temperatures dropped below freezing, the deadbolt to my garage froze and the key wouldn’t turn. I was renting at the time so I called the property maintenance company who told me to use a hair dryer to unfreeze the lock, so I could get to work. Then the person added “I’ll send someone out to spray it with WD-40.”

Being in the hardware business we hear and learn new things every day. One of the things I learn early on is while WD-40 is good for a lot of uses, it isn’t good to spray in locks.

Our Director of Engineering, Mark McRae, wrote a White Paper on the subject, which we have shared below. There is a lot of good technical information but basically our Director of Engineering recommends using White Lithium Grease for hinges, locks, and other door hardware.

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The WD-40 vs White Lithium Grease vs Silicon Spray by Mark McRae
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From getting loose a stuck bolt to lubricating metal to metal and metal to non-metal friction areas.

There are a lot of oils/lubricants/greases available for specific purposes and some that will work for a wide range of applications.

Below is information on WD-40, Silicon Spray and White Lithium Grease as they are by far the most popular “multipurpose” lubricant/greases.

WD-40

WD-40 (Water Displacement, 40th attempt) is a product that everyone uses indiscriminately on a wide range of materials.

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The Growing Popularity of Sliding Doors by Ginny Powell

6, January 2016 Ginny Powell DHI Articles, General, Products 0 Comments

This article was published in the January issue of the Door & Hardware Magazine, a publication of The Door and Hardware Institute and reprinted here with DHI’s permission.

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You don’t have to look far to notice the popularity of sliding doors and sliding barn-style doors. This trend is hitting the commercial and residential markets with gusto, and according to the experts we spoke to, the movement will continue to climb with no sign of letting up in the coming years.

While the use of sliding doors has steadily increased each year, the emerging trend itself is more about the expansion of use – how designers are finding new ways to integrate them into spaces.

This growth has also sparked a revolution in door and hardware manufacturing to meet the growing demand. For example, just a few years ago, a sliding barn-style door needed to be custom designed and built, but today the number of pre-fabricated doors on the market continues to rise. Accompanying hardware is evolving as well, offering many more finishes, styles and durability options – giving architects and designers a nice variety from which to choose.

Up until recently, the most common applications for sliding doors included healthcare and office spaces. While those segments are still strong, sliding doors are replacing traditional ones in several new areas.

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New Product Announcement: 9400 Series Stainless Steel Barn Door Sliding Hardware

16, December 2015 Ginny Powell Hager Products, Products 0 Comments

We are excited to announce our latest addition to our sliding door hardware product line. Our new 9400 Series Stainless Steel Barn Door Sliding Hardware with 7 different hanger styles will fit with modern and industrial design styles.

Able to be used with both glass and wood doors weighing up to 250 lbs. (depending on hanger style), sliding doors are the perfect solution when space is tight. Architects are using this application in hospitals, assisted living facilities, multi-family and hotels to name a few. The 9400 Series meets performance requirements of ANSI/BHMA 156.14 (Grade 1).

We displayed the 9400 Series at the Texas Society of Architects show and overheard one architect say “they brought sexy back with this product!”

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