DHI`s 31st Annual

DHI’s 31st Annual
Conference & Exposition
San Diego
Sunshine, warm weather, cool ocean breezes and
an incredible lineup of education sessions—
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hat more could you ask for at an architectural openings
conference? On September 11-15, the key players within the industry came
together to learn and exchange ideas and information at DHI’s 31st Annual
Conference & Exposition in San Diego, California. From architects and spec writers
to distributors and sales agents, people came from around the world to attend the
industry’s premier event.
DHI Education Foundation Day 6th Annual
Forum for the Future
Thursday’s Forum for the Future began the formal proceedings for this year’s Conference and
Exposition. This year, for the first time ever, the
Forum was included in the cost of registration for
the Conference. As a result, the panel of speakers
delivered their presentations to a record-breaking
audience of over 600 attendees.
Anyone who has ever taken an economics class
can testify to just how dry and uninteresting the
topic can be, but attendees were impressed and
relieved that Jeff Dietrich of the Institute for
Trend Research made the topic so interesting.
“I was particularly
fascinated by his opinions on
what impact the Chinese
economy will have on the US in
the coming years.”
—Mark Boone
AHC of Capitol Door Sales
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“This will definitely impact the way we run our business in the coming
years and will affect what markets we attempt to penetrate.”
—noted David Hosmer of Capitol Door Sales regarding
Keith Pardoe’s, DAHC, CDC, CDT, discussion on the inspection process.
Beyond just being interesting, though, many found the
content extremely timely—some even surprising. “A lot
of his comments went against conventional wisdom,” said
Mark Boone, AHC of Capitol Door Sales. “I was particularly fascinated by his opinions on what impact the Chinese
economy will have on the US in the coming years.”
As the openings industry continues to experience
change, from building codes to the outlook on the overall
economy, owners understand that their company needs to
be positioned to weather the storms ahead and this year’s
Forum helped provide some guidance on what steps to
take and what to expect. As Patrick Teas with Comsense,
Inc. noted, “This gave us a bit of a wake up call that we
need to get ready, because if you can figure out what you’re
going to do early on, you can get through it.”
The next speaker on the panel was Former South Carolina State Fire Marshal Bert Polk. He discussed the need
for balanced construction and the struggle between active
vs. passive fire protection.
Wrapping up the Forum was DHI’s own Keith Pardoe,
DAHC, CDC, CDT, who discussed how the inspection process is going to be brought to life. Keith recently published
a feature-length article in the October issue of Doors and
Hardware discussing both the new fire door inspection
certification program and the changes to NFPA 80.
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“This will definitely impact the way we run our business in the coming years and will affect what markets
we attempt to penetrate.” noted David Hosmer of Capitol
Door Sales.
DHI Annual Golf Tournament
This year, those who participated in the Foundation
Golf Tournament got the opportunity to play where the
pros play—Torrey Pines. Home of the PGA Tour Buick
Invitational and future host of the 2008 U.S. Open, Torrey
Pines Municipal Golf Course provided quite a challenge to
the participants.
Proceeds from the Tournament benefit the Foundation
for the Advancement of Life Safety and Security. Thanks
to the many companies that sponsored this year’s event.
Your support is what makes this event possible!
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2006 Foundation Golf
Tournament Winners
n 1st Place Gross Score
ASSA Abloy Team 2
n 2nd Place Gross Score
Door Controls International
n 3rd Place Gross Score
PEMKO
n 1st Place Net Score
Ingersoll-Rand Security Technologies Team 3
n 2nd Place Net Score
Davis Fetch Co.
n 3rd Place Net Score
Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC
n Closest to the Pin
George Bommer
Steve Frates
Jeff Loss
Jim Leax
n Longest Drive
Bill Morris
Reid Wilson
n Keep on Swinging Award
Contract Hardware, Inc. (Seattle)
Thanks to our 2006
Foundation Golf Sponsors!
n Beverage Cart
PBB
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Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies (4)
LCN
Steelcraft
Schlage
Von Duprin
Lynden Door
The Maiman Company
Millennium Doors
Mohawk Flush Doors, Inc.
National Guard Products
PDQ Industries
Pemko Mfg., Co.
SELECT Products
Timely Industries, Inc.
Top Notch Distributors, Inc.
VT Industries, Inc.
Western Integrated Materials
Zero International, Inc.
n Closest to the Pin Contest
Avaware Technologies Inc.
Cal Royal Products, Inc.
Columbia Aluminum Products LLC
Haley Architectural Doors
n Continental Breakfast
Acoustical Material Services
n Longest Drive Contest
Avaware Technologies Inc.
Rediframe Products,
A Division of Dunbarton Corporation
n Golf Holes
The Algoma Group
Alpha Aluminum Products, Inc.
Amweld Building Products
Anemostat Door Products
Hager Companies
n Tournament Donors
AEC Daily Corporation
Avaware Technologies Inc.
Bommer Industries
Pemko Mfg., Co.
Woodfold-Marco Mfg., Inc.
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Opening Ceremony
DHI President Dale Garrett, AHC cut the ribbon Thursday evening to open this year’s exposition. This annual
event was followed by a reception sponsored by ASSA
ABLOY that gave attendees a great opportunity to network,
socialize and get their first glimpse of the expansive exhibitor display booths.
Industry Marketplace
On Friday morning, conference exhibitors discussed the
state of the industry and future plans with attendees at the
Industry Marketplace, which offered manufacturers the
opportunity to meet with distributors and sales agents in
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a structured environment away from the tradeshow floor.
Attendees were impressed by the wide variety of sessions
offered and rewarded exhibitors with a huge turnout.
“This is the third year we have participated in the
Industry Marketplace, with each year’s attendance surpassing the year before,” said Ron Hansen of Anemostat
Door Products.
Awards Ceremony
Today’s schedule starts with a not-to-be-missed complimentary event that is open to all attendees. Join us
at 9:00 AM in Ballroom 20 A-C for a delicious breakfast,
presentations by DHI leadership and the Industry awards
ceremony.
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DHI’s Role in National Security
Following the awards ceremony was the much-anticipated
keynote address by General Richard Myers, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In his term as Chairman,
Myers led the US military through four years of tumultuous change on the international and domestic stage. From
our engagement in Iraq and Afghanistan, to the military’s
heroic role following Hurricane Katrina, Myers was the
principal military advisor to the President, the Defense
Secretary, and the National Security Council in his role as
Joint Chiefs Chairman.
In his presentation, Myers offered analysis on military,
security and preparedness matters at home and abroad. With
his first-hand experience, he was able to provide insight into
today’s issue of national security and the responsibility of
our industry to advance life safety and security for the infrastructure of our society: the built environment.
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And with that, yet another successful DHI Conference
came to a close. However, even as attendees were filing out
and the exhibitors were packing up to head home, there was
already talk of anticipating next year’s conference in Nashville, Tennessee. As our industry begins to change more
and more rapidly, the value of these education sessions
increases exponentially making each year’s show an event
you definitely don’t want to miss. Be sure to mark your calendars now for our 32nd Annual Conference & Exposition
October 15-20, 2007! See you in Nashville!
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