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In-Person Installation and Sales Training Dates

April 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.

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Meet the Next Generation

April 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

Erika Martin 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 [insert number of 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 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 [verify – Tier One or OEM?] 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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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.

22 Oct 2024
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Total Door Sustainability Extends to own Backyard

October 22, 2024

Many of you may not know that Total Door Systems’ sets aside 20 percent of our real estate division’s profits to sustainability initiatives. A project already under way is The North Saginaw Prairie Restoration Project. In its second year, this project is restoring green infrastructure that will allow for the expansion of urban agriculture and healthy food and beautiful flowers for residents at no cost to them.

This is all a part of Total Door Systems’ annual commitment to green and conservation infrastructure projects, ecological restoration, urban agriculture, and the arts. 

Check out this brief video that features our own Emily Cunningham to learn more about this exciting project and stay tuned to learn about more initiatives underway. 

22 Oct 2024
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In-Person Installation and Sales Training Dates

October 22, 2024

There is only one date left for in-person sales and installation training this year at our award-winning Waterford, Michigan-based manufacturing facility – but plan ahead with training dates in 2025! Our two-day product installation seminar covers installation, maintenance, electrical and troubleshooting and is completely FREE.  

All prior training dates have been filled quickly, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat. 

Sales/Install Combo Dates 2024

  • November 12 – 14

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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

22 Oct 2024
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AIA Webinar End of Year Schedule

October 22, 2024

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. In-person installation training fills up quickly, but there are still seats available in November. Don’t wait! 

The next AIA Webinars are:

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. EDT.

Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. EDT. 

22 Oct 2024
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Total Door Presents at CSI National Conference

October 22, 2024

Total Door Systems is expanding our presence at industry events across the nation. Candace’s presentation focused on how to create a safe opening, including how to plan for it, what to look for and what to avoid. The presentation also covered common issues found in the field and how to avoid incorrect pockets, frames, and hardware. Candace’s presentation focused on the significance of having proper fire and smoke protection and containment in place – and the ramifications for not mitigating those risks. 

We hope you were in Houston to catch it!

Is there a conference or meeting that you think we should attend? Please email us at sales@totaldoor.com and let us know!

26 Jul 2024
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New Partner Portal Layout

July 26, 2024

A reminder: The next time you log on to your Total Door partner portal, you’ll see a new view. The updated layout will prioritize access to key tools such as the DoorBuilder, important documents, project checklists, and will streamline access to other key resources. 

You do not need to do anything to receive the updated design and your login will stay the same. But you should expect to see new tips and ideas on how to make the best use of the data and tools available on the portal page. 

Please let us know your insights or ideas of resources that you would like to see in your partner portal. As always, we have your back.

26 Jul 2024
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In-Person Installation and Sales Training Dates

July 26, 2024

There are only a few dates left 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. 

All prior training dates have been filled quickly, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat. 

Installation Dates 2024

  • August 19 – 20
  • October 14 – 15

Sales/Install Combo Dates 2024

  • September 10 – 12
  • November 12 – 14

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.

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