The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 American National Standard for Bored and Preassembled Locks and Latches. This standard is a revision of ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2003 and it establishes performance requirements for bored and preassembled locks and latches, and includes tests on cycles, strength, operation, security, material evaluation, finishes and dimensional […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) will hold its annual Summer Committee Week at the Marriott Courtyard in Downtown Providence, R.I., June 21-23. BHMA reports that its members will be continuing discussions on sustainability, a major topic at last year’s conference, with sessions this year focusing on the outcomes from the International Green Construction Code […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.17 – 2010 American National Standard for Self Closing Hinges and Pivots. The A156.17 – 2010 revisions were established to further ensure the safety and stability of products in this category, according to the association. Criteria for cycle tests, operational tests, finish tests, […]