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Rusty Hinges: Charming or Corroded?

Rusty hinges charm collectors of vintage door hardware. Their weathered surfaces attract shoppers seeking a shabby chic look. But corrosion is a huge issue for commercial applications. When performance hinges on beating the elements, Stanley’s CB Series Weatherized Hinges are

Do Key Kiosks Threaten Access Control Systems?

Do key copying kiosks threaten access control systems? Yes and no! Yes they can clone “most RFID keys that are used today” then mail new cards to you “in three to five days,” but they cannot duplicate higher technology Smart

Lock and Key Tidbits, Miscellaneous & Etcetera

The Anderson Lock Gazette features “Tidbits, Miscellaneous & Etcetera” in every issue. This blog is similarly composed with odd but interesting lock and key miscellany. The first tidbit comes from a 2016 news release provided by Heritage Auctions. Titled, “Edison

Committed to Providing Outstanding Locksmith Support

Choosing a Vendor with Integrity as Important as Choosing Products Providing a safe and secure environment where students can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally is the obligation of school leaders. Because there has never been an event in which an

Cortney Anderson Wascher Elected to DHI Board of Governors

The Door + Hardware Institute Serves Door Security + Safety Professionals Jerry Heppes, CAE, CEO of the Door + Hardware Institute announced that Cortney Anderson Wascher has been elected to DHI’s 12-member Board of Governors. She will serve a three-year

Anderson Lock Honors Brenda Asta for 40 Years

At age 17, Brenda Asta joined Anderson Lock through the High School Work Program. After graduation from Maine West, she became Employee #17. But when Gene Anderson told her she would get 3 weeks’ vacation after 7 years, she laughed

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