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Fencemax.com Receives 2009 Best of Business Award

Monday, December 14th, 2009
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Fencemax.com Receives 2009 Best of Business Award

Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

SAN FRANSICO, November 7, 2009, Fencemax.com has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Fence construction category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Fencemax.com has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Fence construction category.

The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.

SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association

CONTACT:
Small Business Commerce Association
Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org
URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org

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The Today Show features MagnaLatch from Fencemax.com

Monday, July 27th, 2009
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Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

On July 27, 2009 The Today Show’s Natalie Morales featured a segment on child safety by Genevieve Thiers from SitterCity.com . This segment included an appearance by a Magna Latch Top Pull from FenceMax.com. For more information on pool safety and how to purchase the Magna Latch ( and the Tru Close Hinges on the gate) please follow these links:

Pool Gate Safety Video

Blueprint for Pool Gate Safety

MagnaLatch Magnetic Pool Safety Gate Latch

Tru Close Self-Closing Hinge

The Magna Latch and Tru Close hinges are manufactured by D&D Technologies .

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Housing Crisis Results in Mosquito Problem

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
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An unforeseen problem has arisen out of the housing crisis, abandoned pools.  These abandoned pools are becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes, especially in states with warmer climates year round like Nevada, Arizona and California. These mosquitoes can sometimes carry harmful diseases like the West Nile Virus.  Already some mosquitoes in Fresno, CA have tested positive for the disease. Health departments nationwide are scrambling to deal with the problem.  Government agencies are doing fly overs in helicopters to try and identify problem pools sometimes referred to as “Green Pools”.  One possible way to deal with the problem is to introduce mosquitofish to the water, but this can be costly, adding to the already strained budgets of local governments.

 

Some good articles on “Green Pools”:

Foreclosed homes bringing disease to area neighbourhoods

Foreclosure Fallout Spawns Green Pools

Foreclosure pools a mosquito threat

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Improvements made to the Lokk Latch Deluxe ensure easier installation.

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
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It Just Keeps Getting Better

A picture of the Lokk Latch Deluxe showing the horizontal and vertical adjustment.


A picture of the Lokk Latch Deluxe showing the horizontal and vertical adjustment.

This article illustrates one reason I am proud to be a stocking D&D Technologies dealer.  Back in 2007 the Lokk Latch Deluxe was unveiled as a replacement to the Lokk Latch Pro ( you can still purchase the Pro but it is a self-locking model ). The Deluxe matches the Pro feature for feature and has these added benefits:

 

  • Vertical and Horizontal adjustment ( even after the latch is installed )
  • A polymer push rod for easier fitting ( the polymer cuts easier than the old metal rod )
  • Now fits up to a 6″ thick post
  • Fitting jig ensures proper alignment of the hole for the push rod
  • One model works with ornamental ( square metal ), vinyl and wooden gates

With all of these added benefits and lower price we jumped on the bandwagon immediately.  Now D&D has improved upon an already great product by reducing the installation time in half by adding the following features & improvements:

Lokk Latch Deluxe Improvements

  1. 2 different sized push rods included.  Each scored with the sizes in 1/2 inch increments.
  2. Easy to follow graphic instructions
  3. The push rod now inserts 3/8″ into the latch body instead of the old 3/16″
  4. The new alignment guides ensure the latch body and the external access kit are centered in the pushrod hole.
  5. The fitting jig now helps keep you from cutting the push rod too short.

With these improvements the Lokk Latch Deluxe is cemented firmly on our top sellers list, and for good reason :-)

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FenceMax.com and D&D Technologies Team Up for Pool Safety Video

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
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Transcript:

Frolicking in the family swimming pool can provide hours of fun, entertainment and exercise, but safety experts warn that pools can be hazardous, as well as enjoyable. Statistics tell us that drowning is the number two cause of accidental death nationwide, in children under the age of five.

“Studies in Australia, as well as the United States, have shown that 50% to 90% of all child drownings can be prevented by an effective fence with a working gate that self closes and self latches every time. So it is really important that a gate is working, that it is self closing, self latching, opens away from the pool and that the latch is at the required height.”

Fitting all of these requirements, the award winning Magna Latch by D & D Technologies, the world leader in pool safety gate hardware. Magnetically triggered and key lockable, the revolutionary Magna Latch is the world’s number one child safety gate latch.

“The product is easy to install because of self aligning legs and dove-tail tracking and it installs to any pool gate in minutes. It also includes vertical and horizontal adjustability which can be made during the installation or after the installation which is particularly important. The product is warranted for life. It will never chip, crack, peel or corrode, which is particularly important in pool environments. Over a million units of Magna Latch have been sold worldwide, which makes us a very popular product for both child and pool safety”.

With layers of protection achieved through products like safety gate hardware from D & D Technologies, your family can look forward to safely enjoying your swimming pool for years to come.

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