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Retooled AUTO Series

We’re building more components in-house to diminish supply chain issues, increase quality control and reduce lead times. SDC AUTO operators help meet all US and Canadian ADA compliance requirements for door installation in retail storefronts, office buildings, campuses and healthcare facilities. A

Door Operators Available Again

US Factory Diminishes Supply Chain IssuesWe’re building more components in-house to diminish supply chain issues, increase quality control and reduce lead times. SDC AUTO operators help meet all US and Canadian ADA compliance requirements for door installation in retail storefronts, office buildin

Ugly Sweater Day at SDC

Monday, December 23rd, featured our first annual Ugly Sweater Day. Pictured are semi-finalists and eventual $50.00 winner - Courtney Peña. Her ensemble featured a digital loop of holiday tunes sung by cats going - "Meow, meow, meow, meow" - into infinity. She probably banked more cash in bribes no

Merry Christmas from SDC

From the SDC family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of success and prosperity. Our office will be closed December 25th and January 1st.

Alternatives to Using Magnetic Locks for Access Control in Storefronts

Factory Installed Motorized ELRThe SDC S5000 is a heavy duty, code compliant alternative to magnetic locks that meets the market need for a storefront exit device with electric latch retraction for access control upgrades. Nightlatch functionality* is available through the use of a rim key cylinde

Happy Thanksgiving From SDC's Family to Yours

We Are ThankfulSDC would like to share our gratitude for an incredible 50+ years in the industry. We are particularly thankful for all of our hardworking employees, customers, partners, and SDC family over the years. As we move into this holiday season, we want to wish everyone a healthy and Happy

Thank You to Our Nation's Veterans

We recognize this day to honor and thank our nation's brave veterans who have served our country to fight for our freedoms.Thank you for your service. SDC Proudly Supports

Designed, Engineered & Built in America Since 1972

Getting to Know SDC Since 1972, SDC has manufactured popular electrified access control hardware like Bolt Locks, EMLocks® and Strikes in America while most of our larger competitors manufacture overseas. We’re known as the door control opening experts with more than 40 patents, 20+ active tradema

Energy Efficiency for Electronic Access Control Door Upgrades

There are many elements to consider in discussing doors and sustainability: door materials/construction, manufacturing process, thresholds, weather stripping, gasketing, sealing, glass and glazing, trim and accessories. When considering an electrified controlled access and egress door, energy effi