The 3500 is designed for applications requiring a hardwired, timed bypass alarm with re-chargeable backup battery. The device needs will be part of a transformational innovation opportunity. The device will get a complete cosmetic over haul and the circuit board will be redesigned. The cosmetic portion will be going to a jet black case and new decals. The case will be made larger to make for easier installation. The circuit board and software will be able to redesign to be able to with stand a power outage and other power flaws in the system. It will also eliminate false alarms which will cut down on the managers turn it off and on. Be able to have alarm go off and stay at a consistent 100-decibel alarm. Be able to make the bypassed time adjustable so if you are taking out the trash or unloading a truck which each item takes a different time. The door magnets will be of high quality so there will be no chance for tampering the system.
PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION:
For more than a century, Detex has earned the industry's trust as a leader in the security industry of millions of property owners to secure and protect their people and property. Detex is a USA company which designs, manufactures and ships product from Texas and is recognized as a best in class life safety, security, and security assurance solutions provider world-wide. Detex provides everything needed for an integrated door system - easy to order, use, install and maintain. All Detex products are field proven, code compliant and will meet all requirements for a secure control of building entry. The Detex tradition is to lead the market with innovative, customer driven products. “Where Trust is built” is the company motto.
In 1923 the Newman Clock Company was consolidated with Watchman's Clock and Supply Company, Eco Clock Company, and the Watch Clock Division of Hardinge Brothers, Inc. and adopted the name NEWMAN WATCHCLOCK CORPORATION. A few months later the name was changed to DETEX WATCHCLOCK CORPORATION to emphasize to existing Hardinge and Eco users that the company wasn't the old Newman Clock Company.
Detex remained principally a manufacturer and distributor of Watchman's Clock Systems until 1963, when it first introduced a new line of security hardware products and entered the builder’s hardware field. These products are designed primarily for use in the control of exits and entries in industrial, commercial, institutional and educational buildings. As a result of this broadening of interests the word 'WATCHCLOCK' was removed from the company name in 1964, and DETEX CORPORATION became the official corporate designation.
The year 1999 was an important milestone in the company’s development with the introduction of the ADVANTEX line of architectural hardware products. These products opened new market opportunities for Detex Corporation as they entered the new millennium. Today, Advantex products have far exceeded company expectations with a full line including rim, surface vertical rod, mortise and concealed vertical rod devices. The number of electrified products offered has exceeded those by any major manufacturer.
In February of 2008, Detex Corporation entered into an OEM agreement with Lockman Peck, LLC to sell a Detex branded, low energy, heavy duty automatic door operator named the AO19 Series. The AO19 is a best-in-class automatic door operator that has many design, installation and service similarities to the other Detex products. In September of 2009, Detex acquired the automatic door operator product line from Lockman Peck, LLC and went into full production in February of 2010.
Today, Detex proudly acknowledges the contribution of enthusiastic and loyal personnel, in the research, development, engineering, manufacturing and service areas, as well as in sales and general management. It is significant that many employees have been with the company 30 years or more, thus forming a continuity of effort over the years which have elevated DETEX CORPORATION to a position of leadership in the security industry today.
From main entry doors to employee entrances, from auditoriums to outdoor gated areas—everywhere that security is a priority, Detex hardware is engineered for dependability in critical situations and is known for no-fail performance under the most demanding circumstances. There is no doubt that technology will continue to play a major role in the efforts to reducing loss. Technology has come a long way over the past decade and solution providers continue to develop new means of detecting, analyzing and preventing loss.
DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS:
 History: Detex has a proven track record of providing quality products at competitive prices. From its inception in 1923, to today, Detex has been driven by the desire to provide the best in its industry. This is evident in the various purchases that the company has made throughout its history. Always striving to gain the most current information so that the security products are the best technology available is a main focus of the company.
 Product Appearance/Quality: Detex prides itself on providing the most durable device, by using stainless steel entirely to manufacture its product, while the majority of its competitors continue to use an aluminum/stainless steel combination. By using stainless steel to manufacture the entire product, Detex provides a more appealing appearance along with the durability of a product that may have an extensive exposure to use. By using stainless steel to manufacture their product, Detex has been able to add an additional benefit to their product – they now can make product that contains an antimicrobial coating. This is extremely beneficial in high traffic locations, such as schools, because it can help deter the spread of bacteria. This is a huge benefit to be considered when shopping for products that are touched by large quantities of school children on a daily basis.
 Product Diversity: Detex has seen the need to make their product diverse, meaning that it is compatible with many competitors’ products. For customers who have competitor products in use, Detex products can be retrofitted so that they can replace the competitor product without having to drill new holes in order to install. This is an obvious benefit for customers who have existing security equipment that is dated and needing to be replaced, as they are not restricted to staying with the same company, they have the option to shop around if they consider Detex.
 Warranty: Detex currently offers a 10-year warranty on its devices. This is due in large part to the fact that Detex is confident that their product is manufactured for the long haul. Taking pride in their product by knowing that their research and engineering departments driving for the most current and cutting edge technology allows the company the ability to offer this extended warranty.
 Customer Service: Detex also prides itself on providing top notch customer service. Customers can call the company to speak with a service technician, and if unable to handle the issue on the phone, then the company will send someone to the site to handle. Also, knowing the nature of the customers business, Detex will expedite their service calls to make sure that the customer is not at risk due to any product issues.

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS:
The main competitor that Detex faces in the loss prevention industry is Von Duprin. The Detex products are more durable and better quality at a competitive price with the Von Duprin products. Also, the Detex products can be modified to fit over the holes that may have been used for previous equipment from other manufacturers.
Another manufacturer of loss prevention devices is Saergent. While this product is manufactured and sold at a lesser price than the Detex products, it is also of less quality and will typically require replacement on a shorter time frame than the Detex products.
Detex Corporation offers new high-security life safety door hardware systems designed for retail. Installed on doors that require higher levels of security, these extra-tough hardware systems are scalable to provide the level of security that matches a retailer’s specific needs.
Certain high-security and retail applications require a combination of components, and Detex features a range of hardware designed specifically for the job. In addition, Detex provides complete systems that efficiently meet more complex application requirements. Retail customers can select the exact combination of components that suit their particular application and know that the components will integrate easily with each other and function well as a system.
At the core of the system, and built to withstand the most aggressive attempts to break through rear doors, the 230X Maximum Locking Strength Multi-Point Panic Hardware is engineered with an extreme-duty, triple-bolt design that withstands 10,000 pounds of pull force. Single and double-bolt and weatherized models are available. Additional components include V50 and 20 Series Vertical Rod Exit Devices for dependably tough protection on double doors, as well as Detex Door-Propped Alarms, battery-powered or wired, designed to sound a warning when exterior doors are propped open by personnel.
“Considering the configuration of your retail set-up, Detex can provide a choice of security hardware systems that are very powerful deterrents,” said Ken Kuehler, National Accounts Manager at Detex. “Once we talk to you about your requirements, we can help you tailor a combination of hardware that works together to function dependably in a panic situation, while raising your protection level in high risk areas.”
For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the life safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures markets and ships products from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems, and guard tour verification.
Testing the device is set by UL Listings. The requirements cover releasing devices, such as panic hardware, fire exit hardware and exit locks, that are actuating bar or actuating paddle for outward opening doors, designed to facilitate the egress of persons from buildings in the event of panic or other emergency. A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric strike or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of the standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with this standard. The fire hardware will be evaluated to the standard for Safety for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
This market profile covers the $3.2 billion door hardware market, which includes door locks, padlocks, exit devices, door closers, and electronic locks, as well as other door hardware product lines. Includes in-depth analysis of U.S. factory shipments, imports, end-use markets, exports, industry cost structure, and competitive environment. PANIC HARDWARE, ALSO KNOWN AS AN EXIT DEVICE (OR fire-exit hardware when used on fire doors), is designed to provide fast and easy egress to allow building occupants to exit safely in an emergency. All of the codes researched for this article, with the exception of the UBC, define panic hardware as "a door-latching assembly incorporating a device that releases the latch upon the application of a force in the direction of egress travel." The UBC further describes panic hardware by stating that "the activating portion of which extends across at least one-half the width of the door leaf on which it is installed." Panic hardware can be classified as either a touch-pad or push-pad type device, or a crossbar device.
Where is panic hardware required?
Panic hardware is only required by code if criteria for both occupancy type and occupancy load are met. The chart below describes these requirements for NEPA, IBC, BOGA, SBC and UBC.
Although NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 are the only codes discussed in this article that have a separate classification for day-care occupancies, all of the other referenced codes consider day-care facilities of a certain size as educational occupancies. Therefore, the requirement for panic hardware would apply if the day-care facility had the appropriate occupant load. In some cases, panic hardware may not be required on the main exit door serving assembly occupancy or on stadium gates. Consults the applicable code for these exceptions