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03 Feb 2026
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Installation Training

February 3, 2026

Check out our 2026 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. 

Upcoming Installation Training Dates 2026

February 16 – 17
April 20 – 21
June 15 – 16
August 17 – 18
October 19 – 20

Upcoming Sales/Installation Combo Training Dates 2026

March 17 – 19
May 12 – 14
September 15 – 17
November 17 – 19

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.

03 Feb 2026
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Investing in the Future: Michigan Tech Partnership Expands for 2026

February 3, 2026

Innovation continues to be a cornerstone of Total Door Systems.

In 2025, we launched an exciting partnership with Michigan Technological University, working with a team of engineering students to design next-generation parts and products using our existing patents, components, and processes. The results—and the potential of student-led innovation—were so impressive that we’ve committed to making this collaboration an annual initiative.

On Friday, January 30, Michigan Tech students visited our plant to kick off the 2026 project, marking the next phase of this collaboration. We’re energized by the fresh ideas, technical insight, and future-focused thinking this partnership brings—and we look forward to turning innovative concepts into real-world solutions.

03 Feb 2026
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50 Years of Leadership Recognized: WBENC Certification Achieved

February 3, 2026

We are proud to share that Total Door Systems is now nationally certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC, the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.

For 50 years, women have helped shape the leadership, innovation, and culture of Total Door Systems. This certification—earned through the Great Lakes Women’s Business Enterprise Council (Great Lakes WBENC)—formally recognizes that legacy and our continued commitment to women’s ownership, leadership, and decision-making at every level of the company.

This milestone reinforces our credibility with customers, partners, and organizations that value leadership, and long-term stability.

03 Feb 2026
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Spanish Installation Support Coming in February

February 3, 2026

We’re excited to announce that Spanish-language installation support will officially launch in February.

This new resource mirrors our existing online, step-by-step installation guide—crafted specifically for on-site installers and designed for fast, visual clarity. Installers can simply scan the QR code on our packaging or labels to access:

  • Animated, step-by-step demonstrations
  • Brief, easy-to-follow instructions
  • Access to tech sheets and other support docs

The Spanish installation guide will be just as accessible and intuitive as our current installation support web page—ensuring every installer has the tools they need to get it right the first time.

Explore the current
installation guide here:

28 Oct 2025
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Installation Training

October 28, 2025

Check out our 2026 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. 

Upcoming Installation Training Dates 2026

  • February 16 – 17, 2026
  • April 20 – 21, 2026

Upcoming Sales/Installation Combo Training Dates 2025-2026

  • November 11 – 13, 2025
  • March 17 – 19, 2026

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.

27 Oct 2025
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AIA Webinar Schedule

October 27, 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! 

Our last webinar of the year:

Built to Last – Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. EST. 

24 Oct 2025
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Announcing Our New Installation Support Tool

October 24, 2025

New Online Installation Guide Now Available

We’re excited to announce our step-by-step installation guide is now online and ready to support all on-site installers through every stage of the Total Door Systems installation process.

The guide can be easily accessed by scanning the QR code printed on all Total Door Systems packaging, a special door label, and project documentation. Once on the page, installers can choose to view the entire process from start to finish or jump directly to a specific step as needed.

Each section features animated demonstrations for visual guidance, along with concise text instructions for quick reference—making installation more intuitive and efficient than ever.

The complete guide is also available on the Total Door Systems YouTube channel and on our website at TotalDoor.com under the Installer page.

Explore the new resource here:

04 Jun 2025
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Meet our Next Gen Sales Leader

June 4, 2025

Candace Kitchen

Candace Kitchen 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 emerging 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 for 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
01 Jun 2025
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We’re Launching a Podcast

June 1, 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.

01 Jun 2025
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In-Person Installation and Sales Training Dates

June 1, 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

  • 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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