June 2026

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In-Person Installation & Sales Training — 2026 Schedule

The Total Door Training Institute remains one of the most valuable investments you and your customers can make. Our two-day seminars are held at our world-class manufacturing facility in Waterford, Michigan, and cover the full spectrum of product knowledge: installation, maintenance, electrical systems, and troubleshooting.

These hands-on sessions equip installation teams and sales professionals with the depth of knowledge that closes deals, reduces callbacks, and builds lasting customer confidence.

Installation Seminars (2-Day)

  • August 17–18, 2026
  • October 19–20, 2026

Sales/Installation Combo Seminars (3-Day)

  • September 15–17, 2026
  • November 10–12, 2026

Seminar Details

  • Seminars begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. each day — plan to arrive at Total Door about 10 minutes early
  • Come ready to work — dress and plan accordingly
  • Sessions run through 5:00 p.m. on the final day
  • Please do not book flights until you receive your confirmation letter

To register or learn more, complete the product training registration form at: totaldoor.com/institute-training-form

To register or learn more, click the product training registration button below: 

Upcoming AIA Webinar — Invite Your Customers

Our AIA-accredited webinars continue to be among the most respected in the industry, consistently recognized for their depth, clarity, and practical value. These sessions are one of the most effective tools in your sales toolkit for educating customers while strengthening your position as a trusted advisor.

How you can use this:

  • Invite architects and specifiers to earn CE credits while learning about critical life safety topics
  • Use webinars to open doors with new accounts
  • Follow up with attendees to continue specification conversations

Check out our next AIA webinar:

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways & Lobbies

Monday, Sept 14, 12–1 PM EDT

Season One Is Live — And It’s Already Making an Impact

Innovation by Design, our AEC industry podcast exploring the ideas, people, and technologies reshaping the built environment, is officially live with nearly the entire first season available for streaming.

Co-hosted by architect and podcaster Evan Troxel and Total Door’s own Candace Kitchen, the podcast features forward-thinking architects, designers, engineers, and industry leaders redefining how spaces are imagined and built.

The podcast already ranks in the top 25th percentile of B2B podcast downloads—an impressive debut that reflects the quality of the conversations and the relevance of the content to the AEC community.

Listen and watch at: InnovationbyDesignPodcast.com  |  Also available wherever you listen to podcasts.

TL;DR:

  • Share episodes with architects and designers as a high-value touchpoint between meetings
  • Use podcast discussions to open conversations around innovation, materials, and system performance
  • Positions Total Door as a resource bringing industry insight—not just product

Have a guest idea or someone you’d like to see featured in an upcoming episode? Send your suggestions to Candace at candace@totaldoor.com.

Prima Power PSBB Line: A New Era in Door Skin Manufacturing

The installation of our new Prima Power Punching, Shearing, Buffering and Bending (PSBB) line represents a state-of-the-art automated manufacturing system that represents a transformational upgrade to our production capabilities.

The PSBB line automates the entire process for punching, bending, and buffering, dramatically streamlining the manufacturing of our door skins. The result is a more precise, efficient, and consistent production process.

TL;DR:

  • Greater production efficiency and faster lead times
  • Enhanced consistency and quality in every door skin we produce
  • A compelling story to share with specifiers and end users who value manufacturing excellence and long-term durability

In-Person Installation & Sales Training — 2026 Schedule

The Total Door Training Institute remains one of the most valuable investments you and your installers can make. Our two-day seminars are held at our world-class manufacturing facility in Waterford, Michigan, and cover the full spectrum of product knowledge: installation, maintenance, electrical systems, and troubleshooting.

These hands-on sessions equip installation teams and sales professionals with the depth of knowledge that closes deals, reduces callbacks, and builds lasting customer confidence.

Installation Seminars (2-Day)

  • August 17–18, 2026
  • October 19–20, 2026

Sales/Installation Combo Seminars (3-Day)

  • September 15–17, 2026
  • November 10–12, 2026

Seminar Details

  • Seminars begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. each day — plan to arrive at Total Door about 10 minutes early
  • Come ready to work — dress and plan accordingly
  • Sessions run through 5:00 p.m. on the final day
  • Please do not book flights until you receive your confirmation letter

To register or learn more, click the product training registration button below: 

Upcoming AIA Webinar — Invite Your Customers

Our AIA-accredited webinars continue to be among the most respected in the industry, consistently recognized for their depth, clarity, and practical value. These sessions are one of the most effective tools in your sales toolkit for educating customers while strengthening your position as a trusted advisor.

Check out our next AIA webinar:

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways & Lobbies

Monday, Sept 14, 12–1 PM EDT

Season One Is Live — And It’s Already Making an Impact

Innovation by Design, our AEC industry podcast exploring the ideas, people, and technologies reshaping the built environment, is officially live with nearly the entire first season available for streaming.

Co-hosted by architect and podcaster Evan Troxel and Total Door’s own Candace Kitchen, the podcast features forward-thinking architects, designers, engineers, and industry leaders redefining how spaces are imagined and built.

The podcast already ranks in the top 25th percentile of B2B podcast downloads—an impressive debut that reflects the quality of the conversations and the relevance of the content to the AEC community.

Listen and watch at: InnovationbyDesignPodcast.com  |  Also available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Prima Power PSBB Line: A New Era in Door Skin Manufacturing

The installation of our new Prima Power Punching, Shearing, Buffering and Bending (PSBB) line represents a state-of-the-art automated manufacturing system that represents a transformational upgrade to our production capabilities.

The PSBB line automates the entire process for punching, bending, and buffering, dramatically streamlining the manufacturing of our door skins. The result is a more precise, efficient, and consistent production process.

TL;DR:

  • Greater production efficiency and faster lead times
  • Enhanced consistency and quality in every door skin we produce
Contact

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