Architectural Openings – News from DORMA

New narrow stile exit devices from DORMA offer superior durability, styling, options

REAMSTOWN, Pa. (March 1, 2010) – DORMA Architectural Hardware has introduced a line of Grade 1 narrow stile exit devices that combines market-leading performance and durability with an attractive, compact configuration to meet an opening’s functional and aesthetic demands.

New CEO for DORMA Group announced

ENNEPETAL, Germany — At the beginning of 2009, the then sole proprietor of the DORMA Group, Karl-Rudolf Mankel, transferred the majority of his shares in the company to his daughters Christine and Stephanie Mankel, putting in train a generation change in the organisation’s ownership structure.

Now a further change has taken place at the CEO level. Thomas P. Wagner (42), the former CEO and Managing Director of elevator and escalator manufacturer OTIS Germany, joined DORMA as Dr. Michael Schädlich’s successor on February 1, 2010.

Born in Gaildorf, Baden-Württemberg and holder of a master’s degree in engineering with economics, Thomas P. Wagner held various senior managerial posts in sales at the world’s largest elevator systems manufacturer. He joined the Management Board of OTIS Germany in 2001. In 2002 he assumed international responsibility as Area Director, Eastern Europe Group, stationed at OTIS in Moscow. And in 2006, he was appointed CEO and Managing Director of OTIS Germany.

Also effective February 1, 2010, former members of the DORMA Managing Board Michael Flacke (Finance) and Lothar Linde (Engineering & Production) were appointed Managing Directors of the company Having been with DORMA for a little over 15 years, Dr. Michael Schädlich resigned his executive managerial posts as of January 31, 2010 but will remain in a consultancy capacity with the DORMA Group until expiry of his contract of employment on June 30, 2010.

More from Dubai: a towering achievement for DORMA

Rising more than 2,700 feet and 160 floors, the Burj Khalifa, formerly Burj Dubai, is the world’s tallest building and represents one of the largest orders ever fulfilled by DORMA Group North America operations.

More than 16,000 pieces of hardware—including hydraulic door closers, exit devices and electrified ML Series Mortise Locks equip the nearly 12,000 doors in the building. DORMA products were specified in a $6.5 million deal forged in July 2004.

“The inclusion of DORMA hardware on this record-breaking structure is a testament to the quality and style our employees put into every product,” says Scott Duncan, President of DORMA Architectural Hardware, part of DORMA Group North America.

An impressive fireworks, laser and fountain display introduced the building, renamed after Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during inaugural proceedings Monday, January 4. About 90 percent of the tower’s luxury residences and offices have been sold. Additionally, the first Armani designed hotel and world’s highest observation deck will continue to attract visitors to the building and reassert a standard for progress in the Middle East for years to come.

DORMA products on world’s largest building

The Burj Dubai — the world’s tallest building — opened today in Dubai. An assortment of DORMA products were used throughout the 2,625-foot structure to provide safety and security to its tenants and visitors.

A 2007 article in The Reading Eagle details DORMA’s involvement in the record-breaking project.

New MAGNEO video shows glass door action

This short clip demonstrates the smooth, gliding action of the MAGNEO automatic sliding door system. MAGNEO is the only sliding door entrance system to utilize LMD technology instead of belts, pulleys, gears or motors. The unparalleled MAGNEO system enables a sliding door to open and close on an electromagnetic “cushion,” reducing wear, noise and maintenance.

DORMA employee, company honored by operations management group

Tad Achenbach, CPIM, Manager, Materials/PIC at DORMA Architectural Hardware’s facility in Reamstown, was named by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) as the Schuylkill Valley Chapter’s “Member of the Year.” He was recognized for his service within APICS, continuing his professional education and training through various APICS sponsored events, and for applying his training in his professional career.

Tad Achenbach, CPIM (left) and Jim Brizek (right) receive awards from an APICS representative.

Additionally, DORMA Architectural Hardware was honored as the chapter’s “Company of the Year” for its sponsoring of several APICS events plus hosting a factory tour in October 2009 for the APICS and IEMA associations.

APICS is an organization dedicated to the advancement of operations management.

New DORMOTION Cushioned Sliding System assists, cushions movement of sliding glass doors

MILLERSVILLE, Md. (November 16, 2009) – The new DORMOTION system from DORMA Glas provides assisted closing and comfortable cushioning of interior glass doors in commercial and residential settings.

When integrated into DORMA’s AGILE 150 sliding door system, the DORMOTION hardware gently decelerates, assists and smoothly draws the sliding panel to its end position as it travels on the roller assembly. The action resembles the spring-aided, self-drawing action of kitchen drawers.

DORMOTION system also provides leading-edge cushioning of door movement at the limits of travel, preventing harsh end stops that could damage the door or hardware. An end stop function holds the door panel in place after opening or closure, eliminating uncontrolled fallback and incomplete closure.

The DORMOTION hardware is suitable for single or double doors up to either 175 lbs/80 kg (Type L) or 330 lbs/150 kg (Type XL) and minimum panel widths of 32-5/8”/830 mm (Type L) or 45-5/8”/1160 mm (Type XL).

It can be ordered in either clear or satin-like anodized aluminum finishes. A powder-coating option is available. DORMOTION’s corrosion-resistant hardware makes it appropriate for damp or humid conditions.

For more information about the DORMOTION system, call DORMA Glas at (800) 451-0649 or visit www.dorma-usa.com

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DORMA, Modernfold products win Interior Design accolades

Who says functional can’t be beautiful?

The MAGNEO Sliding door system from DORMA Entrance Systems and the MOVEO Moveable Glass Wall System from Modernfold were recently honored with “Best of the Year Awards” for 2009 by Interior Design magazine.

The slim profile-edge glass panels in the new MOVEO® Moveable Glass Wall System offer unprecedented openness and daylighting while delivering sound insulation ratings up to 45 STC for exceptional privacy. The MOVEO system is ideal for offices and conference rooms, restaurants, hotels, meeting facilities and educational settings. MOVEO glass panels provide an attractive, solution to demanding interior space division needs. Unlike conventional solid panels, MOVEO glass panels permit unobstructed sightlines between partitioned areas, helping to create an inviting atmosphere.

Powered by advanced linear magnetic drive technology (LMD), the MAGNEO sliding door system opens and closes doors with an even gliding action that’s virtually free of sound and friction. To complement the smooth movement, the MAGNEO system’s clean lines and unobtrusive, low-profile header blend seamlessly into commercial or residential settings, especially those with a modern or minimalist design motif. It is the only sliding door entrance system to utilize LMD technology instead of belts, pulleys, gears or motors. The unparalleled MAGNEO system enables a sliding door to open and close on an electromagnetic “cushion,” reducing wear, noise and maintenance.

Best of Year and Merit Winners in all categories will be announced during a live ceremony at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City on December 3, 2009.

DORMA Group North America will be at the Design Build show, held at the Gaylord National in Washington, DC.  DORMA will feature the MAGNEO sliding door system with linear magnetic drive technolgy. Booth #425.

DORMA Entrance Systems opens sales and service division in Chicago for automatic doors, revolving doors

REAMSTOWN, Pa. (November 1, 2009) – DORMA Entrance Systems has opened an office dedicated to servicing all brands of manual and automatic swing doors, balanced doors, sliding and folding automatic doors, ICU doors and revolving doors in the metropolitan Chicago market.

The Lake Bluff, Ill.-location will sell also DORMA-branded products, including Crane Revolving Doors and DORMA Automatics swing and sliding automatic doors.

The new branch expands DORMA’s already successful sales, installation, service and maintenance network, which has centered on the company’s Carolina Door Controls operation along the East Coast.

Angus MacMillan – a 10-year DORMA veteran with the Crane Revolving Doors brand – will head up the branch. All field technicians at the branch are AAADM certified. The location will offer 24/7 emergency service. The office number is (877) 720-0333; the fax is (877) 815-7650.

About DORMA Group North America

DORMA Group North America manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the architectural openings industry, with a particular focus on commercial and institutional openings. Part of The DORMA Group worldwide, DORMA Group North America comprises DORMA Architectural Hardware, DORMA Glas, Modernfold, DORMA Canada, DORMA Mexico, and DORMA Entrance Systems — which markets products and services under the DORMA Automatics, Crane Revolving Door and Carolina Door Controls brands.

DORMA Group North America offerings include safety and security products, locks, door closers, exit devices, glass hardware and patch fittings, sliding and swinging automatic doors, revolving doors and operable partitions.

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