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28 May 2025
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We’re Launching a Podcast

May 28, 2025

Get ready for Innovation by Design, a Total Door podcast launching early this fall!

On the podcast, we explore how architects, designers, and creative leaders integrate innovation into their work. Each episode features an inspiring guest who shares their unique approach to making a meaningful impact in their industry through creativity and thoughtful design.

Stay tuned for insights that will spark your imagination and drive your own innovative journey. Innovation by Design will be available this fall on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are available.

28 May 2025
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We’re Launching a Podcast

May 28, 2025

Get ready for Innovation by Design, a Total Door podcast launching early this fall!

On the podcast, we explore how architects, designers, and creative leaders integrate innovation into their work. Each episode features an inspiring guest who shares their unique approach to making a meaningful impact in their industry through creativity and thoughtful design.

Stay tuned for insights that will spark your imagination and drive your own innovative journey. Innovation by Design will be available this fall on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are available.

21 May 2025
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In-Person Installation and Sales Training Dates

May 21, 2025

Check out our 2025 dates for in-person sales and installation training at our award-winning Waterford, Michigan-based manufacturing facility. Our two-day product installation seminar covers installation, maintenance, electrical and troubleshooting. 

Or select our three-day installation and sales seminar combo. On top of our installation seminar, the three-day combo option includes important product knowledge, target markets, navigating website tools and our proprietary DoorBuilder® tool, applications, and more.

Don’t miss out! All training dates fill quickly, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat.

Installation Training Dates 2025

  • June 16 – 17
  • August 18 – 19
  • October 13 – 14

Sales/Installation Combo Training Dates 2025

  • May 13 – 15
  • September 9 – 11
  • November 11 – 13

Times: Total Door Training Institute seminars begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. All attendees should plan to arrive at Total Door about 10 minutes early each day. Come ready to work at that time. The seminar will last until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday for the Installation Training, and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday for the combo training.

21 May 2025
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Meet the Next Generation

May 21, 2025

Candace Kitchen

Candace Kitchen’s title is officially that of a Customer Service and Human Resources Specialist, but Candace’s leadership in educating and supporting architects, specifiers, and our independent sales reps, has expanded her role at Total Door, and made her a vital part of our leadership team. Candace is driven to make systems and teams work better, and to grow her knowledge and effectiveness every day. Paired with her keen insights into how we can leverage technology and deep knowledge about life safety, Candace is driving a next-generation approach to ensure we are providing the right information and support at precisely the right time to the right people.

"My current goal is to be better tomorrow than I was today. … I want to build trust in people internally and externally where I am a ‘go-to’ person."
– Candace Kitchen

Emma Mae Veloso

Emma Mae Veloso is an engineer at Total Door with a wide berth of responsibility – from digital work instruction development to process improvements to quality, certification testing, and even research and development. Emma excels at spotting process issues and developing practical, long-term solutions. Currently, she is methodically helping lead major process improvement projects in each department at Total Door. The approach has not only helped fuel her interest in operations, but helped team building as each improvement project involves learning from front-line team members as subject experts.

"I am proud to work for a company that is always improving and innovating product and process. … Through the process improvement work I am doing right now, I am gaining hands-on experience in operations and leadership, and my goal is to be exposed to all aspects of the business."
– Emma Mae Veloso

Erika Martin-Moore

Erika Martin-Moore is a project manager at Total Door, overseeing and managing equipment projects as well as process improvements and upgrades to existing systems. Coming to Total Door Systems 14 years ago with 11 years of automotive manufacturing experience under her belt, Erika had already held roles in purchasing, parts assembly and machining, and tooling setups. She is currently helping lead the effort to modernize pieces of Total Door Systems’ manufacturing line, along with several major pieces of equipment key to automizing parts of its award-winning process.

"Over the next year and beyond, I aim to ensure Total Door remains innovative and efficient, fostering a culture of continuous improvement with the team. … Total Door consistently provides resources to support skill development … It’s rewarding to contribute to making our equipment and processes more efficient, safe, and productive."
– Erika Martin

Becky Sajewski

Becky Sajewski’s role as Operations Leader and Materials Manager has never been an easy one, but her direction of Total Door’s raw material supply chain, and support with quality assurance and process improvements has become critical in today’s fast-changing environment. Becky’s deep experience in operations and managing supply chains at a Tier One automotive supplier gave her a front row seat on creating structure and reliability with partners operating in sometimes chaotic marketplaces. Currently Becky is ensuring Total Door continues its nearly perfect on-time delivery rate by keeping raw material inventories in check, but long term, she’s focused on improving operational processes that help Total Door, and the team, grow and thrive into the future.

"I love that I get to be involved everyday with our people and our processes. I will continue to work on those things that make us exceptional! Investing in our people and projects that continue to project us into a successful future."
– Becky Sajewski
21 May 2025
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AIA Webinar Schedule

May 21, 2025

Our AIA webinars have been among the most in-demand for several years running. Recent reviews have called out the detailed and vital information shared, and the engaging format. 

Live AIA webinars are available every month and are the perfect way to brush up on your knowledge or to invite customers to get up to speed on life safety requirements. Don’t wait! 

Upcoming webinars include:

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. EDT. 

18 May 2025
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Meet the Next Generation

May 18, 2025

Candace Kitchen

Candace Kitchen is likely a familiar name to you. Candace’s title is officially that of a Customer Service and Human Resources Specialist, but Candace’s leadership in educating and supporting architects, specifiers, and, of course, to you, our independent sales reps, has expanded her role at Total Door, and made her a vital part of our leadership team. Candace is driven to make systems and teams work better, and to grow her knowledge and effectiveness every day. Paired with her keen insights into how we can leverage technology and deep knowledge about life safety, Candace is driving a next-generation approach to ensure we are providing the right information and support at precisely the right time to the right people. 

"My current goal is to be better tomorrow than I was today. … I want to build trust in people internally and externally where I am a ‘go-to’ person."
– Candace Kitchen

Emma Mae Veloso

Emma Mae Veloso is an engineer at Total Door with a wide berth of responsibility – from digital work instruction development to process improvements to quality, certification testing, and even research and development. Emma excels at spotting process issues and developing practical, long-term solutions. Currently, she is methodically helping lead major process improvement projects in each department at Total Door. The approach has not only helped fuel her interest in operations, but helped team building as each improvement project involves learning from front-line team members as subject experts.

"I am proud to work for a company that is always improving and innovating product and process. … Through the process improvement work I am doing right now, I am gaining hands-on experience in operations and leadership, and my goal is to be exposed to all aspects of the business."
– Emma Mae Veloso

Erika Martin-Moore

Erika Martin-Moore is a project manager at Total Door, overseeing and managing equipment projects as well as process improvements and upgrades to existing systems. Coming to Total Door Systems 14 years ago with 11 years of automotive manufacturing experience under her belt, Erika had already held roles in purchasing, parts assembly and machining, and tooling setups. She is currently helping lead the effort to modernize pieces of Total Door Systems’ manufacturing line, along with several major pieces of equipment key to automizing parts of its award-winning process. 

"Over the next year and beyond, I aim to ensure Total Door remains innovative and efficient, fostering a culture of continuous improvement with the team. … Total Door consistently provides resources to support skill development … It’s rewarding to contribute to making our equipment and processes more efficient, safe, and productive."
– Erika Martin-Moore

Becky Sajewski

Becky Sajewski’s role as Operations Leader and Materials Manager has never been an easy one, but her direction of Total Door’s raw material supply chain, and support with quality assurance and process improvements has become critical in today’s fast-changing environment. Becky’s deep experience in operations and managing supply chains at a Tier One automotive supplier gave her a front row seat on creating structure and reliability with partners operating in sometimes chaotic marketplaces. Currently Becky is ensuring Total Door continues its nearly perfect on-time delivery rate by keeping raw material inventories in check, but long term, she’s focused on improving operational processes that help Total Door, and the team, grow and thrive into the future.

"I love that I get to be involved everyday with our people and our processes. I will continue to work on those things that make us exceptional! Investing in our people and projects that continue to project us into a successful future."
– Becky Sajewski
13 Jan 2025
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Partner Portal: Share Our Story

January 13, 2025

As a valued partner, you are at the heart of our success story. That’s why we’ve equipped our partner portal with essential links and downloadable content to help you share our journey with your customers. Use these resources to spotlight Total Door Systems as the go-to source for integrated door systems.

Our 50-year journey is just the beginning. With your partnership, we look forward to the next chapter of innovation and growth. Here’s to decades more of setting the standard with our pioneering innovative door systems.

Join the Celebration

  • Visit our Anniversary Website to explore our history and innovations.
  • Access your partner portal for exclusive 50 Years Anniversary content.
  • Share your Total Door Systems story with us and your network.

Thank you for being a pivotal part of this incredible journey. Together, let’s continue shaping the future of the integrated door system industry.

 

13 Jan 2025
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Explore Our Anniversary Celebration

January 13, 2025

To commemorate this landmark occasion, we invite you to explore our specially launched anniversary website. Dive into our Anniversary Celebration, where you can watch captivating videos that chronicle our pioneering achievements over the decades. Navigate through a digital timeline that shares our rich history, innovations, and the grit and ethos that have shaped us into the industry leader we are today.

 

13 Jan 2025
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In-Person Installation and Sales Training Dates

January 13, 2025

There is a new slate of 2025 dates for in-person sales and installation training at our award-winning Waterford, Michigan-based manufacturing facility! Our two-day product installation seminar covers installation, maintenance, electrical and troubleshooting. 

Or select our three-day installation and sales seminar combo. On top of our installation seminar, the three-day combo option includes important product knowledge, target markets, navigating website tools and our proprietary DoorBuilder® tool, applications, and more.

Don’t miss out! All training dates fill quickly, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat. 

Installation Training Dates 2025

  • February 17 – 18
  • April 21 – 22
  • June 16 – 17
  • August 18 – 19
  • October 13 – 14

Sales/Installation Combo Training Dates 2025

  • March 18 – 20
  • May 13 – 15
  • September 09 – 11
  • November 11 – 13

Times: Total Door Training Institute seminars begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. All attendees should plan to arrive at Total Door about 10 minutes early each day. Come ready to work at that time. The seminar will last until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday for the Installation Training, and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday for the combo training.

13 Jan 2025
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Explore Our Anniversary Celebration

January 13, 2025

To commemorate this landmark occasion, we invite you to explore our specially launched anniversary website. Dive into our Anniversary Celebration, where you can watch captivating videos that chronicle our pioneering achievements over the decades. Navigate through a digital timeline that shares our rich history, innovations, and the grit and ethos that have shaped us into the industry leader we are today.

Our 50-year journey is just the beginning. With your partnership, we look forward to the next chapter of innovation and growth. Here’s to decades more of setting the standard with our pioneering innovative door systems.

Join the Celebration

  • Visit our Anniversary Website to explore our history and innovations.
  • Access your partner portal for exclusive 50 Years Anniversary content.
  • Share your Total Door Systems story with us and your network.

Thank you for being a pivotal part of this incredible journey. Together, let’s continue shaping the future of the integrated door system industry.

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