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NEWPORT + KENDELL

NEWPORT + KENDELL

KENDELL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS EXPANSION INTO ILLINOIS WITH THE ACQUISITION OF NEWPORT DISTRIBUTION INC.

Located in Chicago, Newport shares KENDELL’s expertise in doors and hardware, and maintains a knowledgeably skilled staff that will support and complement the KENDELL team. The resources and products we provide, as well as the added services offered alongside these products, will add value to our newest partner and our shared endeavors. KENDELL looks forward to incorporating the Newport team to forge a productive and progressive future together.

WAH + KENDELL

WAH + KENDELL

KENDELL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS EXPANSION INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WITH THE ACQUISITION OF WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE (WAH).

Located on the outskirts of Seattle, WAH shares KENDELL’s expertise in doors and hardware and maintains a skilled, knowledgeable staff that will support and complement the KENDELL team.  This expansion will better equip KENDELL to comprehensively serve customers in our domestic and global communities.

Back to School | Doors and Hardware Safety

Back to School | Doors and Hardware Safety

As we wrap up September with kids back in school, KENDELL would like to touch on the impact that the correct opening solutions can make in keeping students and staff safe.  There has been much debate about the proper way to help prevent active shooters and alike from entering a space. One of the most common mistakes is using a barricade or creating a makeshift structure in front of a door, which allows for the possibility of more harm than benefit.