Detex Corporation, an industry leader in life safety and security hardware for commercial properties, has designed and engineered the next generation of multi-point locking security door hardware. Built for maximum strength, the new 230X hardware features heavy-duty, three-bolt construction that provides a uniquely high level of toughness against attempted intrusion.

Ideal for back doors requiring both panic hardware and high-level protection from break-ins, the 230X is designed to put more deadbolt deeper into the frame than other locks in the category. Connecting rods are made of continuous solid metal, rather than the hollow-rod/cable construction common in the category.

“This is a new generation of security for commercial applications,” said Detex National Accounts Manager Ken Kuehler. “The industry has told us that in order for a multi-point lock to be reliable it must be easy to install. Our patented, paperless template makes this installation easy and assures a securely locked door every time.”

Exclusive to Detex, the 230X is life safety and code compliant, and functions both as panic hardware and as the strongest hardware of its type in the industry. It has been engineered and constructed with top quality components to ensure the reliable performance for which Detex products are known – as well as to give businesses the best possible protection against back door break-ins.

Since Detex Corporation was established in 1923, our Newman, Guardsman and Safe-T-Chek watchman’s clocks have become icons in the history of America’s security industry, and have helped to cement our reputation for Quality, Service and Reliability.

Since the early 1990s, however, the market has gradually moved away from the mechanical clocks and toward more technologically advanced guard tour solutions, such as our GCS Escorte system and, more recently, our proximity-based GCS ProxiPen.

Accordingly, we have decided that the time is right to retire our venerable watchman’s clocks. Therefore, Detex Corporation will discontinue the production and sale of the Newman, Guardsman, Safe-T-Chek and Newman Quartz watchclocks effective December 31, 2011.

It is our goal and our plan to continue to support current users of these watchclocks for the next five (5) years, or through December 31, 2016, to include repair parts, service and consumables (tapes and dials). We are currently organizing the production and procurement of adequate inventory to allow us to meet that goal.

For end users of Detex watchclocks who wish to take this opportunity to transition to either a ProxiPen or Reliant system, we are prepared to offer appropriate discounting.

We appreciate the trust placed in Detex by the security industry that has made these products viable and relevant for so many years. You can read about the evolution of the mechanical watchman’s clock by visiting the Detex Watchman’s Clock Album at http://watchclocks.org.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Detex Distributor; or contact Detex Corporation at (800) 729-3839, or by e-mail at marketing@detex.com.

Detex Corporation, manufacturer of high-quality life safety and security door hardware, welcomed Tim Shafer and Kent Nelson to the Marketing and Sales team.

Tim Shafer joined Detex Corporation in 2004 starting in the repair department where he gained vast knowledge regarding the various Detex products.  In 2012 he was promoted to production supervisor, and in 2014 Tim joined the Marketing Team after obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing. Originally from Ohio, Tim is an avid sports fan and maintains his loyalty to Ohio sports teams even though he lives in Texas with his family. As a Detex Sales Manager, Tim will be traveling to various trade shows, helping with quote requests, visiting with various end user customers and helping with a variety of marketing and sales objectives.

Kent Nelson has worked in the door and hardware industry most of his career.  Originally from the Dallas Ft. Worth area, he started in distribution and from there moved to San Antonio and became a manufacturer representative for a variety of door hardware companies.  Kent went to college in Kansas, and for the past 21 years Kent has resided in San Antonio where he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and hunting.  As a Detex Sales Manager, Kent will be traveling to various trade shows, visiting with many end users and helping Detex achieve marketing and sales growth for the foreseeable future.

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Many families across America are struggling to cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this critical time, Detex Corporation has been supported by distributors across the U.S. and Canada who continue to stock and supply products for our customers. To show our appreciation, Detex Corporation has decided to make donations to support food banks located in the communities where the distributors are located.

As businesses have closed and jobs have been lost during the pandemic, a critical need for food and services has arisen across the country. These donations are intended to help community food banks remain open and able to feed seniors, children, families and the homeless population.

The Advantex Latch Retraction Exit device (ER) is now available in a weatherized option.  Tested to meet UL 1034-34 Temperature Section 34, UL 1034-54 Dust Section 54, MIL-STD 810F, Method 509.4 (salt fog test), MIL-STD 810F, Method 506.4 (driving rain test) and UBC standard 7-2 (positive pressure),  the Detex weatherized latch retraction is a great option for outdoor access control application where a panic exit device is required.

Perfect for outdoor gates in amusement parks, garden centers, lumber yards, courtyards, and other exterior applications as well as interior applications that get wet, the Advantex Latch Retraction can be configured for single and pairs of doors.  Detex also offers gate plates with adjustable strike locators, allowing exit devices to be custom fit to just about any gate application. Detex’s Advantex, weatherized latch retraction exit device is just the newest addition to the proven list of Detex weatherized door alarms, weatherized exit control locks, weatherized exit devices, weatherized delayed egress and weatherized guard tour products.

Scott Peck has been promoted to Marketing & Sales Manager for Detex & DSI.

Scott started working at Detex in the fall of 2009, helping transition Detex into a new product market, involving automatic swing door operators. Scott has worked within the Detex marketing and sales department for 13 years, learning to promote & sell all Detex products. Scott has traveled extensively, assisting with installations, selling to end users, conducting training sessions as well as participating in various industry events. Scott has held several positions at Detex including Sales Manager and most recently, Distribution Channel Manager. Scott will oversee the Detex and DSI decisions and personnel related to sales & marketing.

New Braunfels, Texas – Detex Corporation, manufacturer of life safety and security door hardware for commercial buildings, now provides an aluminum exit device option for budget-conscious project planners.

Part of the premium Advantex line, this aluminum (628) exit device fills the need for economy without lowering the Detex standard for quality electrified functions. Designed and engineered with the same precision and good looks as all Advantex hardware, it is available with a full range of trims, and is easy to install. As always with Detex products, full customer support is included.

“Customers such as school districts are especially concerned about saving every bit they can, so they need to “value engineer” their projects,” said Ken Kuehler, National Accounts Manager at Detex. “This aluminum option for high-grade panic hardware is a practical solution.”