Architectural Openings – News from DORMA

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.