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Product Update: Fire Cores

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

Special-Lite is now producing fire cores for all of our fire-rated doors in the recently acquired Benton Harbor facility. Changes in the fire core marketplace have been creating disruption and related market uncertainty. The changes in the market have resulted in considerable increases in pricing, as well as delays in production and delivery of fire-rated…Read More»

Special-Lite Featured at APPA Conference

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

Special-Lite Doors and Entrance Systems for College and University Buildings Featured at APPA Annual Conference in San Diego DECATUR, MI – Special-Lite, Inc., participated at the APPA Annual Conference, held in San Diego in July 2014. Roger Stempky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said “The event provided Special-Lite with a valuable opportunity to support…Read More»

New Product Announcement: LiteSpace

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

Announcing LiteSpace Interior Aluminum Framing Over the past year, we have test-marketed a line of interior aluminum framing for glass walls and office fronts. We refer to this line as “LiteSpace.” It complements and provides an alternative to our Omega line. LiteSpace is characterized by minimal profiles for high glass content. While Omega installs into…Read More»

Special-Lite Agrees to Purchase Omega Door Frame Products Business

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

DECATUR, MI – Special-Lite, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Omega Door Frame Products business (Omega) from Architectural Builders Hardware, Inc. (ABH), of Itasca, Illinois. Omega is a manufacturer of aluminum interior glass framing used in interior office construction. Henry L. Upjohn II, CEO of Special-Lite, shared his…Read More»

Building the Special in Special-Lite

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

With a name like “Special-Lite,” we have a certain reputation to uphold.  So, we took stock of what’s special about Special-Lite and came up with a long list of items.  Not surprising, many product-related features appeared on the list as did many process-related components. Still, we knew there was a critical element missing—the wonderful people…Read More»

SecureLite Now Available with Muntins

Posted on by Editorial Team

SecureLite has become the go-to product for security glazing and intrusion-resistant applications. This lite kit offers a secure ½” or 1” glass bite, is flexible in terms of glass thicknesses (¼” to 1”), and is appealing visually with no visible fasteners despite its strong through-bolt assembly. New for SecureLite is the presence of integrated muntins…Read More»

FR Series Fire-Rated Doors Now Available with Continuous Hinge

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

We have received an updated listing for our FR Series fiberglass fire doors based on latest testing to applicable standards. As a result, the FR Series doors are now approved for use with continuous hinges. Our previous listing included butt hinges as the only approved hinge type. The latest listing demonstrates the results of the…Read More»

Special-Lite Congratulates Second Group of Management Development Graduates

Posted on by Ben Dorsey

The Special-Lite executive team and ownership continue to demonstrate their interest in developing the staff.  Just last month, the second group of employees graduated from our Management Development program. It represents a significant investment for the company and a significant commitment from candidates. The program lasts 14 months.  Candidates, who represent a diversity of employee…Read More»

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