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Mar
4
2022

As the old saying goes “where there’s smoke, there’s fire”. So it’s easy to see why smoke rated door assemblies may be confused with fire rated door assemblies. These are two completely different ratings though, which are based on test methods mandated by code per the application of the opening. The simplest way to explain …

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Oct
11
2017

High performance openings from ASSA ABLOY are delivering certified energy savings to Department of Defense (DoD) facilities, providing the government agency trusted sustainable building products that comply with requirements for energy efficiency at federal facilities.

The DoD and third-party agency GreenCircle Certified, LLC examined existing interior and exterior openings at the Marine Corps Systems Command …

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Jun
1
2017
Rotary White Birch with Clear Stain (MDF)

Flush wood doors can be made in a variety of methods including 3-ply and 5-ply, among other constructions.  While the internal components such as the core, stiles, rails, and cross bands are important features that impact performance attributes, the face veneer is what end users see every day. Architects and designers focus heavily on this …

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Apr
4
2017

Trade shows might not seem as important these days with so much information available at your fingertips, but nothing compares to seeing and touching the actual products that you’re interested in. ISC West, the security industry’s largest active tradeshow, is this week in Las Vegas and the ASSA ABLOY booth (#8061 if you’re going to …

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Feb
15
2016

ASSA ABLOY has a wide selection of high performing specialty doors and frames available for all sorts of applications.  Many times customers are looking to get a single opening with a combination of these specialty attributes.  To provide you with an idea of what attributes are available with each other, I’m going to start a …

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