Johnson Hardware Company News
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December 2010
Johnson Hardware Company Acquires Grabow Hardware Company
Johnson Hardware Company is pleased to announce that we have acquired Grabow Hardware Company effective January 1, 2011.
Grabow Hardware will operate as a Division of Johnson Hardware Co., LLC. Grabow will provide us with access to the residential market as well as provide a West Omaha location for Johnson Hardware.
Johnson Hardware Company has been building Nebraska and the Midwest for over 150 years and continues to prosper as a national leader in the architectural and security hardware business. Their Contract Division focuses on commercial construction and architectural hardware such as hollow metal doors, locks and door accessories. The national presence of their Wholesale Division provides hardware to glass contractors, lumber yards, locksmiths, hotels and retail hardware dealers. The Industrial Division of Johnson Hardware Company sells hand tools, equipment and industrial supplies. Their newest division is the Access Control Division started in 2004 that supplies controlled access into buildings, closed circuit television monitoring and many other high-tech security devices. Johnson Hardware Company is headquartered in Omaha, NE with satellite offices in Lincoln, Grand Island and North Platte. Johnson Hardware Company was founded in 1855 and is the oldest continuously operating company in Nebraska.
November 2010
New ISD Sales Consultant
Jerome Bischoff is the new Sales Consultant for our Integrated Systems Division. Jerome has more than 20 years of experience in Sales, Service and overall Security Systems to include CCTV, paging, intercom and security. Jerome comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University in Michgan.
October 2010
New Install Manager
Ryan Karr is the new Installation Division Manager. Ryan has years of experience as a Superintendent for a large construction firm. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Construction Management/Drafting from Hastings College.
New Project Manager in Omaha
Dan Green is our newest Project Manager in the Omaha office. Dan comes to us with 7 years of experience as a Builder and Superintendent for several major homebuilders. Dan has a Degree in Construction Engineering and Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
March 2010
Greg Sauber promoted to Integrated Systems Division Manager
Johnson Hardware is proud to announce the promotion of Greg Sauber to Integrated Systems Division Manager.
Greg will be responsible for leading the ISD division efforts in the CCTV, Access Control and Security Markets. Since Greg has been on board with Johnson Hardware, he has instituted new workflow's and ideas to improve the customer experience with the Integrated Systems Division. ISD will be concentrating on bringing the newest products and services to the Building Security arena.
Please join us in congratulating Greg in his new position.
Install, ISD Technicians and Shop Technicians combined into new group
Johnson Hardware is combining the many talents of Install, I.S.D., and Shop technicians into one efficient operating group. We will utilize their talents in a combined effort in order to serve our customers in a more efficient manner.
Jason Suntken and Darryl Way will lead the entire team of technicians in every job and ensure the quality and satisfaction that each and every Johnson Hardware customer should receive.
All service calls and job scheduling will go through Jason and Darryl.
Please wish them well as they move forward in their new endeavor.
November 2009
ISD Sales Team achieves important certification from LENEL Access Control Systems.
Congratulations to Doug Thompsen and Greg Sauber for achieving their certification in the latest version of access control software from LENEL.
Lenel Systems International is a leading provider of software and turnkey access control systems. LENEL systems have been used throughout the world and the Midwest to provide a high quality solution for access control. The powerful LENEL software makes administration of even the most complex system simple and effective.
Please contact either Doug or Greg to find out more about how a LENEL solution can fit your needs.
July 2009
Big changes at Johnson Hardware! We are in the process of updating the look of the main building and the shop!
It's been a while but the time has come to update the look of the building and take the time to do some much needed repairs. The hail storm last year really beat up the HVAC units and both buildings needed a coat of paint. Instead of just patching up, a whole new building look is in store. After a complete paint job, the main building will be receiving a new axe sign, landscaping and more! The frame shop will be also be getting some renovations and new signage. Drop by and see us grow!
Beta version of the Online Education page is now live on the site.
This page will feature information on our product lines such as white papers, educational links on technologies, templates, door handing charts, and much more. There will be more additions to this pages as it becomes available. Check back often and use this page as a reference guide for the product line. Use the link to the left to go check it out!
May 2009
Greg Sauber joins Johnson Hardware Integrated Systems Division...
Johnson Hardware Co is proud to announce the hiring of Greg Sauber as Integrated Systems Sales Consultant. Greg will be working with A&E's, Contractors and End users to provide them with CCTV, Access Control and Security solutions. Greg has over 17 years experience in the Security Industry having worked most recently as Adesta LLC as a Sales Engineer supporting enterprise level security systems. Greg's deep background in Security systems and integration will allow him to provide complete solutions to any sized project.
Greg will be working out of the Omaha Office and will be providing his services across our entire market area.
Andy Gillespie joins Johnson Hardware Industrial Sales Division...
Johnson Hardware Co is proud to announce the hiring of Andy Gillespie as Outside Industrial Sales Consultant for the Lincoln area. Andy will be working with contractors to provide them with the entire line of Johnson Hardware products and solutions. Andy has been in the construction industry for over 19 years and is factory trained and certified. Customers can reach Andy at the Lincoln Johnson Hardware office or by calling 202-8181 directly.
Steve Ragoss achieves CPC designation...
The CPC exam is a designation issued by the American Institute of Constructors (www.aicnet.org). The certification information is presented on another sibling web site, www.constructorcertification.org. According to their web site, the CPC designation denotes a person as a practitioner possessing high standards of practice and proven skills and knowledge.
The certification process is similar to what an engineer does when obtaining the "Professional Engineer" status. Steve basically started on the certification the day he graduated. Steve took an initial exam in college, and obtained the designation of "Associate Constructor" (AC). From this point, he had to have six years of documented work experience, and apply to sit the exam for the Certified Professional Constructor. Once approved to sit the exam, the exam is an 8-hour proctored examination. It is designed to test everything learned (and hopefully retained) in college, but also real-world experience from working in the construction industry.
Johnson Hardware Co congratulates Steve on this important achievement and is proud to have his experience and knowledge available for our customers.
April 2009
Big changes in the Omaha Industrial Sales store...
Have you been in the store in Omaha lately? It's undergone some great changes in the last couple of months. New displays, new products, and complete cleaning! The store has also extended the huge Spring sale for a few more weeks. Stop by today and take a look around! While you are there make sure to give us your e mail address so we can send you all the sales flyers from the store!
JHC Accounting Department featured on Good Morning America!
During an outing for Administrative Assistant day, the JHC Accounting Department was interviewed for a section on Good Morning America. Nebraska seems to be known as the happiest state and the GMA crew was in Nebraska shooting a piece for the show. Our intrepid accounting crews was more than happy to speak with GMA and let them know how happy we really are in Nebraska!
January 2009
Johnson Hardware is proud to announce the hiring of Thomas Hauder as Director of Marketing for Johnson Hardware Company LLC.
Tom has a strong background in the construction, security and life safety markets with over 30 years of experience. He has worked for such companies as Honeywell, Notifier, Radionics and Bosch Security Systems.
Tom's duties will be to bring together the various divisions of Johnson Hardware to maximize the synergies between them. He will also be leading the efforts to create a new online experience for Johnson Hardware customers.
"This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the best in the business and create a marketing effort that will make Johnson Hardware the preeminent source for products in each of its centers of competency" said Tom.
Tom can be contacted by e mail or phone at 402-403-7643.
EAC Division has been renamed the Integrated Systems Division to more accurately reflect the expanded products and services offered by this division of Johnson Hardware Company.
Launched in 2004 as the Electronic Access Control division (EAC), this division quickly grew to be a major part of the Johnson Hardware offering. With its unique ability to integrate technology with the door hardware, EAC offers a one stop shop for door and access control.
With the growth of the EAC division came the customer demand for an expanded product offering. Soon the EAC division was integrating and installing CCTV, Security Systems, Telephone Entry and Intercom Systems.
Johnson Hardware President Bill Stock says " The high demand for a complete solution to building security issues combined with our ability to coordinate with our Contract Door division means we can supply a complete solution that no one else in our market can."
To find out more about how the Integrated Systems Division can help your with your building security challenges, contact Doug Thompsen, Senior ISD Sales Consultant by e mail or at 402-502-6412.