Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware Inc.
What does the expression "Dog Days" have to do with service?
Dog Days

That's a good question! Well, the answer is probably nothing. However, we will soon be entering those muggy days.  Our resident historian, Rodney Mauldin offers this description of Dog Days. As I was thinking about you our valued clients, I was wondering, do you get "hot and bothered" when you can't get the service you expect from a door and hardware company?  Well, we at Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware are continuously striving to make you feel "petted" by us.  We will "jump through hoops" to make your experience the best possible.  When the "Heat" is on, we are the ones who will "Cool" the situation by getting your order shipped on time or your project installed accurately.  Your continued support of Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware makes us very happy.  That's why we will be waiting and "waggin' our tail" for your next phone call or meeting with you!  Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware customers are special friends.  

I appreciate you!
Ed Shimpock,AHC, V.P., General Manager
Recent Project
Anson County Schools, Wadesboro, NC
Anson Middle Schools

We removed existing hollow metal frame and doors. We then installed new hollow metal frame, complete with hollow metal doors and finish hardware into existing masonary opening.



Before
Recent Project - Before

After
Recent Project - After
Customer Spotlight
Susan Ogburn
Susan Ogburn & her co-workers

Our featured customer of the month is Susan Ogburn.  Susan has been the Facility Operations Coordinator for Halifax Regional Medical Center for 10 years.  She and her husband Steve, have 3 children, Barbi, Lindsey and Kevin. They also have 3 grandchildren, Lexi, Jaden, and Noah. Susan's hobbies include cabinetry, harmonizing with the choir, and reading Christian fiction novels.

"I have been a customer of Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware for as long as I can remember! The reason I purchase from them is easy - great customer service. I call and they come. I just point out what I want and Ron does the rest. And, then there's Becky who helps me with just about everything else. She is a great source of information and will help me order things "just like that"! The sales reps work to find the product that you need and the installers work almost unnoticed. And they clean up behind themselves too.  What a treat! In other words, when we need doors or door products, we check with Seven Oaks first." - Susan Ogburn


Featured Product of the Month  
Schlage Lock
The ND Series Schlage Cylindrical Lock

The ND Series cylindrical lock is Schlage's number one lock for a good reason. These locks are built to perform without fail and designed for heavy-duty traffic applications. They are easy to service and maintain and offer several lever styles that can accommodate multiple key systems.

The ND Series lock is available in 29 functions, 4 lever designs, and 8 finishes to meet any project specification. The optional Vandlgard™ lever function protects against excessive force and vandalism. Also available on the ND lock is the electrified and/or Request-To-Exit options. When it comes to commercial security, you expect Schlage to deliver, and they do with the ND Series.
Just for Laughs
Cartoon - June
Quotes About "Man's Best Friend"
"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies."
 - Gene Hill

"When you feel dog tired at night, it may be because you've growled all day long." - Unknown

"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." - Henry Wheeler Shaw

"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." - Gilda Radner

"Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant."
- Unknown
Upcoming Trade Shows
August 10 - 12: North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association Conference at the Kingston Plantation at North Myrtle Beach, SC.  

September 22 - 25:North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association Eastern Convention Workshop at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel in Atlantic Beach.

June 2010, Vol. 2 - Issue 6
In this issue:
What does the expression "Dog Days" have to do with service?
Recent Project
Customer Spotlight
Featured Product
Just for Laughs
Outside the Office
Outside the Office

Employees and their
"Best Friends"


Rob Preslar
Rob Preslar with Woody

Renee Morton
Renee Morton with Chico

Sue Loy
Sue Loy with Dugan

Kathy Hatley
Kathy Hatley with Missy & Rosie

Becky Preslar
Becky Preslar with Hootie

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Trivia Question

Trivia Question

Trivia Question

Can you name this Seven Oaks Doors & Hardware Product Application Specialist with his dogs, Laurel and Riddley?

1.    Brenda Hinson
2.    Ron Hill
3.    Joan Underwood

We will take all the correct entries and randomly draw 1 winner who will receive a $25 gift card.

Send your trivia answers to: trivia@sevenoakshardware.com


Last Month's Trivia Winner

Donnie Byers

Donnie Byers - Rutherford Hospital
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What We Do

We Sell & Install Commercial Hollow Metal Doors, Wood Doors & Fiberglass Doors

We Sell, Key & Install All Major Brands of Commercial Locks, Exit Devices & Door Closers

We Sell & Install Automatic Door Operators

We Sell & Install Computer Managed Access Control and
Wireless Access Control

We Sell & Install Toilet Partitions & Toilet Accessories

SERVICE AREA:
North & South Carolina, South Central Virginia

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Comments from Customers

"The guys (our installers) did a great job in a timely and professional manner."

Jim Kiser, Anson County Schools