Cannabis

April 27, 2025

Securing People, Property, and Profits for the Cannabis Industry

As the worldwide cannabis industry accelerates toward an anticipated valuation of $90.4 billion by 2026, the importance of comprehensive security solutions has never been greater. This rapid growth underscores the need to safeguard personnel, protect valuable products, and secure significant investments in equipment and inventory across the cannabis supply chain.

Why reliable security is critical to the cannabis facilities and retailers:

High-value inventory: Cannabis products, both in raw and processed forms, are highly valuable.
Cash-intensive operations: Since most of consumer transactions involve cash, it is important to have security protocols in place for effectively handling and securely storing large amounts of cash.
Employee safety: Cannabis businesses face strict regulations to protect employees from risks related to handling cannabis and cash.

Why Detex:

From grow facilities to dispensaries, Detex security products secure what matters most through:

100 years of protecting America’s businesses
Rugged, weatherized products
Made-in-America quality
Products make with stainless steel
Installation training and ongoing support

Tailoring to the Unique Needs of the Cannabis Market

As the security industry leader, we provide security products tailored to the unique needs of the cannabis industry. We work with you to make sure you have the right security solution for your facility or dispensary.

Explore our whitepapers:

The Three Rings of Security

From Wired to Smart:
Choosing the Right Intrusion Alarm

The Ins and Outs of Security Fences

Inside The Green Zone: Expert Insights
on Cannabis Security Systems

5 Steps to Protect Your Cannabis Business and Your Reputation

Designing Door Security for Cannabis Cultivation Rooms & Processing Labs

Talk to a Cannabis Security Specialist Today!

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DETEX Wins Most Improved Safety Program Award

September 27, 2018 0 Likes 1503 Views

DETEX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of life safety and security door hardware equipment for commercial buildings, was presented a safety award for “The Most Improved Safety Program” from Safety First Consulting on September 26, 2018.

“We are extremely proud of DETEX Corporation’s leadership and hard work through a challenging period of expansion and growth to establish and continuously improve their safety program,” says Robert Box, President of Safety First Consulting. “Out of all our clients this year, DETEX stands alone with regard to the speed and effectiveness they have identified and resolved potential safety hazards.”

DETEX Corporation, established in 1923, is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas where the main production facility is located.

“People are what make DETEX Corporation a leader in what we do, and investing in a safe workplace is an investment in our employees’ well-being,” says John Blodgett, President, DETEX Corporation. “By establishing a firm foundation of a solid safety program, we are better positioned for growth and continued excellent service to our customers.”

“The award is a reflection of the hard work and commitment DETEX leadership and employees put forth to enhance safety efforts while improving efficiency,” said Box. “We are happy for the DETEX family in attaining this fantastic accomplishment.”

Detex Corporation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets life safety and security door hardware for commercial buildings. The company also provides integrated door security systems, such as door control systems and components. In addition, it offers safety, security, and risk management solutions, which include proximity-based systems for guard tour verification and other data acquisition tasks; TopGuard Patrol, a guard tour reporting software for GCS data acquisition units; watchclocks; and quartz watchclocks. Further, the company provides optical and mechanical turnstiles, such as full height turnstiles and tailgate detection systems; door management alarms, including pushbuttons/key switches, annunciators, and accessories; tailgate detection products; and annunciators. It sells and services its products through a network of authorized distributors. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in New Braunfels, Texas.

Safety First Consulting helps businesses identify OSHA compliance issues in their workplaces, manage their safety programs, and we become accountable for the results. In addition to offering custom written safety programs for companies, Safety First Consulting provides required safety training, industrial hygiene sampling, noise sampling, and workplace inspections.

Detex Corporation Announces It Has Been Registered With The AIA/CES

May 13, 2009 0 Likes 969 Views

Detex Corporation, an American owned company with a history exceeding 100 years, is now an authorized organization and program provider at the Passport level.

“We see this service as another way to pay back the country, the industry and the customers that have been so good to Detex for so long”, said Carl Dean, National Training Manager.

Detex’s first registered program is a comprehensive session on doors and hardware code related applications. While Detex primarily focuses on Grade 1 latching products such as exit devices, alarmed exit locks and electrical security products including low energy operators and electrical door monitors; this session covers much more. Topics include basic products like coordinators, flushbolts, and astragals.

This lively session provides nuts and bolts information about the selection of types of doors, frames and hardware to make openings code compliant. The complications, conflicts and numerous exceptions of various codes as well as deciphering manufacturers’ catalogs add to the designer’s dilemma in selecting the right combination of these products. This session uses three decades of experience in working with all phases of construction from owner’s wish list right down to the trades people who install the products. This class is suitable for the recent graduate as well as the veteran who has been away from academia for some time.

This session is for both the design professional who has no door and hardware experience as well as those seasoned veterans who still have that eerie feeling when they see a hardware schedule or a pair of RHR double egress doors. If you don’t know the problem with the last item this is a must attend program.

All that is required on your part is pad of paper and a No. 2 pencil.

New Detex Website Features Idea Center And Support Videos

August 13, 2014 0 Likes 1425 Views

Detex Corporation, manufacturer of high-quality life safety and security door hardware, has redesigned and expanded its website to include special new features and more extensive product information for customer research. Now, end users or architects or anyone who may be unfamiliar with commercial door hardware products can easily explore the possibilities for their own requirements.

The site is designed to provide easy access not only to life safety and security door hardware, but to integrated door security systems, and safety and security risk management products. With fewer clicks, visitors can reach their specific areas of interest.

Two new sections are especially popular with site visitors. In the Idea Center, customers choose an industry – retail, healthcare, government, education, or transportation – and click to see products and applications for their purposes. Each category includes 3D building images illustrating products and systems in place, so that it’s simple to tailor systems for any application.

In the Help & Support section, visitors can see installation videos, videos on how to change batteries, installation instructions, product templates, contact information for technical support, guard tour support, and information on scheduled training sessions.

“We’ve even included a site video that explains how to navigate so that you find what you’re looking for right away,” said Ken Kuehler, Director of Marketing and Sales at Detex. “Customers get a wider perspective on all the systems and products available, so they can compare product applications, side by side.”

Facility Managers

April 30, 2025

Reliable Security Management for Facility Managers

Ensuring secure access to commercial buildings is a key responsibility for facility managers. With security threats evolving, managing security effectively is critical to protecting people, assets, and operations. However, when choosing a security system, Facility Managers are faced with a range of challenges they must solve to make the right decision.

Security challenges of Facility Managers:

Inferior Product Quality
Facility managers need security products that are reliable for the long-term.
Complex Installations
Complicated installations can result in delays, higher expenses, and the possibility of mistakes.
Lack of Customer Service
Every second a security system is not working, the danger of a security break-in goes up. Facility managers need customer service that responds right away.
Cost & Budget Constraints
Facility managers need a security solution that delivers a better return on their investment.

Detex Answers the Security Needs of Facility Managers:

Made-In-America Quality
Made in America using solid, stainless steel, Detex security products are engineered to withstand the wear and tear of high-traffic environments for the long-term while meeting the most stringent safety regulations.
Ease of Installation
Supported by expert Training and simple Installation Guides, installing Detex products is a quick, one-person job, enabling Facility Managers to secure their facilities without the stress and delays associated with complex installations.
“Always Ready” Customer Service
With one call, our customer and tech support experts answer your issue on the spot, so you can get your security system back up and running at 100%.
Better Return on Investment
With their outstanding reliability, long-lasting quality, and best-in-class warranty, Detex security products are the investment that pays you back.
Expert Support
From installation videos to instructions, technical support and webinars plus more, we support you every step of the way to assure the best results.

Discover more about our products and how our customer service is ready to help you reach your security goals.

Industrial

November 22, 2019

Industrial

Detex manufacturers superior, heavy duty products made to withstand the high use and abuse typically associated with industrial facilities, distribution centers and manufacturing plants. Focused on designing product around easy installation, superior durability and providing a variety of field selectable options, Detex is sure to provide door hardware ideally suited for your receiving doors, employee side entrances, ADA swing door entrances, and trash removal doors. Other applications might include authorized entry through optical turnstiles, door prop alarms for overhead roll-up doors, lockdown systems for main entry doors, and controlled entry and exit systems for exterior gates. Customers are often surprised to learn that Detex manufacturers products suited for most of their life safety and security door hardware applications as well as products for guard tour and integrated door hardware systems.

Maximum Security
Restricted Access
Receiving Door
Tailgate Detection
Trash Removal Door
Security Swing Door
Lockdown
Weatherized Outdoor Area
Fire-Rated
Emergency Exit
Windstorm-Rated
Access Control
Employee Entrance
Entry/ADA Swing Door

Maximum Security

Single door

Alarmed Relatching Exit Device With 2 Locking Points

V50 EB
Exit Alarm With Battery

V50 EA
Alarmed Exit Device

20 EA
Hardwired or Battery Powered
Alarmed Exit Device

Alarmed deadbolt exit device with 2 locking points

ECL-230X-TB
Top & Bottom Bolt
Exit Control Locking Device

ECL-230X-TD
Top & Dead Bolt
Exit Control Locking Device

Relatching exit device with 2 locking points and a wall mount exit alarm

20 Series with EAX-3500
Surface Vertical Rod Device
With Wall-Mounted Exit Alarm

Alarmed deadbolt exit device with 3 locking points

ECL-230X-TDB
Top, Bottom, and Dead Bolt
Exit Control Locks

ECL-230DxVRA-143B
Dead Bolt Exit Control Lock
With Vertical Rod Assembly

Relatching exit device with 2 locking points

Advantex 27 Series
Hurricane-Rated Exit Device

Pairs of doors without center mullion

Alarmed relatching exit device with 2 locking points

V50 EB
Exit Alarm With Battery

V50 EA
Alarmed Exit Device

20 EA
Hardwired or Battery Powered
Alarmed Exit Device

Alarmed deadbolt exit device with 2 locking points

ECL-230X-TB
Top & Bottom Bolt
Exit Control Locking Device

Relatching exit device with 2 locking points and a wall mount exit alarm

20 Series with EAX-3500
Surface Vertical Rod Device
With Wall-Mounted Exit Alarm

Relatching exit device with 2 locking points

Advantex 27 Series
Hurricane-Rated Exit Device

Pairs of doors with center mullion

Alarmed relatching exit device with 2 locking points

V50 EB
Exit Alarm With Battery

V50 EA
Hardwired Alarmed Exit Device

20 EA
Hardwired or Battery Powered
Alarmed Exit Device

Alarmed deadbolt exit device with 2 locking points

ECL-230X-TB
Top & Bottom Bolt
Exit Control Locking Device

ECL-230X-TD
Top & Dead Bolt
Exit Control Locking Device

Relatching exit device with a wall mount exit alarm

10 Series with EAX-3500
Rim Exit Device With
Wall-Mounted Exit Alarm

Alarmed deadbolt exit device with 3 locking points

ECL-230X-TDB
Top, Bottom, and Dead Bolt
Exit Control Locks

ECL-230DxVRA-143D
Dead Bolt Exit Control Lock
With Vertical Rod Assembly

Relatching exit device with 2 locking points

Advantex 27 Series
Hurricane-Rated Exit Device