Stored in a special vault in Atlanta, Georgia, the original recipe for Coca Cola is the most carefully-guarded secret in the world. Visitors to the Coca Cola vault can take a tour of a museum outside of the vault but absolutely no one is allowed inside the safety door. The secret recipe has been kept safe for over 125 years. The company works hard to keep the secret hidden; There is a myth that only 2 people have ever [...]
The Empire State Building has been an iconic image on the New York skyline since 1931. It was built to last, being composed of 60,000 tons of steel, 200,000 cubic feet of Indiana limestone and granite, 10 million bricks, and 730 tons of aluminum and stainless steel. Its steel columns and beams form a stable 3-D grid throughout the entire structure. It is designed to serve as a lightning rod for the surrounding area and is struck by lightning [...]
You’ll have to go underground — 80 feet below street level to be exact — to access the main vault of the Federal Reserve Bank. This is assuming that you can get past the expertly trained marksmen guarding the perimeter. Right here in New York City, the Federal Reserve is reported to store twenty-five percent of the world’s gold. Gold custody is one of several financial services the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides to central banks, governments [...]
Fort Knox is perhaps one of the most famous secure buildings in the world. It goes beyond the usual commercial door security required by average businesses. It is located in Kentucky adjacent to the Fort Knox military base and has a fortress-like appearance. The facility holds large portions of the United States gold reserves and is heavily guarded at all times by the United States Mint Police. Surrounded by a series of fences and constructed with granite walls, [...]
Paying annual property insurance premiums can be a strain on profitability. There are ways to significantly cut down on these costs. Because insulated commercial garage doors protect against property damage, they can save on insurance premiums. Insurance companies will potentially give discounts to commercial property owners that have a way to shutter their property against damage caused by severe weather conditions and other environmental factors. Not only are impact rolling doors ideal for protection from severe weather damage, they provide [...]
The NEW Hormann Steel Ranger™ 9500 LS Rolling Steel Door! Springless Strong Durable Insulated Resistant to damage Dependable Extremely strong and durable, the insulated Decotherm® 29 gauge steel panel slats are constructed of a polyurethane core, covered with a steel skin that is layered with a special low friction coating, which makes the slats resistant to damage. Vision slats are optional. These garage doors are an effective solution for interior or exterior door openings, a powerful direct-drive operator may be [...]
When you need security, dependability and efficiency to protect your business investments, the matter of cost can be the biggest issue. Obviously, cost is a key factor in making any important decisions. Inventory can be one of the biggest expenses you need to protect in order to stay in business in the first place. Access methods to inventory and work spaces are a vital part of that protection. One solution is rollup gates and doors. These doors help in many [...]
Making the decision to protect your property is not an easy one. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. To help in this critical decision, we have compiled our top reasons why we recommend security swing gates for your business. Security Swing gates do the obvious job of securing your property from intruders. They also protect individuals using this security system as well. For example, when leaving or returning in bad weather or when it’s late at night, [...]
Just like the business sign that hangs above your building, your commercial overhead door is responsible for creating those first great impressions of your business to the world outside. Even when your business is closed, those driving past will gauge how professional your business is simply by its outward appearance. More than any other architectural component of your commercial premises, the design and appearance of your commercial door makes your business stand out like nothing else. It creates that all-important [...]
We are very proud to announce ProMaster Gate and Door Expert’s partnership with The Hörmann Company. They have a long history of making overhead sectional garage doors. With expertise and experience accumulated through four generations, the Hörmann Group has become one of the world’s largest manufacturers as well as a premier leader in the industry. The Hörmann Group has successfully expanded its product line to include a variety of garage doors and related accessories for just about any application. Hörmann [...]
