Doors are an essential part of school security
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HD McGregor Hardware Distribution is a full-service wholesaler that will work with schools to take site measurements for doors and frames for complete package renovations. Through dedication, hard work, and first-class service, we have become one of the leading hardware wholesalers in Canada. Over the years, the name has been shortened to be affectionately known as MHD. Our service and reliability is legendary and has made MHD the ultimate source for school districts to avail of our knowledge and high-quality products. MHD covers the full gamut of lock products, from meticulously crafted architectural hardware to quality key blanks
and high-security products such as Assa, Medeco and Primus by Schlage. We also do a terrific job in the padlock business. MHD specializes in the Allegion brands such as Schlage, Von Duprin, and LCN, as well as SARGENT from Assa Abloy. MHD has a full line of Abus, BEST, and Master for padlocks, ideal for school security standards. We are also fully stocked in original BEST keyways, which specializes in SFIC and high-security keys. Due to the mass amounts of equipment and furniture inside schools, it is understandable that often schools have huge issues with security breaching through burglaries or attempted burglaries. Keeping in mind these factors, it is imperative that both interior and exterior
doors remain secure from the elements, general use, and battery against them. Often there is steel on the exterior doors to allow for high security. Interior doors found within schools are usually wood, however they may be specialty rated for various needs, including acoustic rating for sound proofing and fire ratings to adhere to Canadian building codes. MHD is part of the McGregor Group of Companies which has several architectural hardware consultants (AHC’s) on staff. We will be there to ensure you are maintaining the building code. As the schools’ systems change to prepare for the future, we may see more common place to implement a school lockdown procedure. It is important to monitor door access, both students and staff leaving the building as well as entering. For the highest level of security, it means all components of the door hardware is working in concert together. The mechanical and electronic hardware must be specified and supplied to ensure compatibility. MHD has the
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staff and experience to assist in the full
Consulting • Condition Reports • Thermography Specifications and Tendering Quality Control Inspections
system design. At the end of the day, the total safety of all people within the school is imperative, to keep not only the children and students safe, but the teachers as well. When it comes to providing security for
Dawson Creek, BC
Terrace, BC
Grande Prairie, AB
250-782-6878
250-641-4204
780-538-4190
Dick Van Genne RRO
Mike Van Genne
Mel Hoffart RRO
schools, MHD continues to be one of the most reliable resources for both customer service and the supplying the highest-quality brands. We work with school districts providing an array of products to ensure the safety of the students and
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staff, including door hardware and locksmith supplies, offline locks and access control, high-security locks and cylinders, quality metal washroom partitions, school lockers, and accessories.n
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