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In-Person Installation & Sales Training — 2026 Schedule

June 24, 2026

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: 

24 Jun 2026
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Upcoming AIA Webinar — Invite Your Customers

June 24, 2026

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:

Code Requirements for Fire-Rated Doors and Hardware

Thursday, July 30, 2026  |  12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. EDT

24 Jun 2026
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Season One Is Live — And It’s Already Making an Impact

June 24, 2026

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.

24 Jun 2026
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Prima Power PSBB Line: A New Era in Door Skin Manufacturing

June 24, 2026

Total Door Systems has completed the installation of its new Prima Power PSBB (Punching, Shearing, Bending, Buffering) line—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
06 Apr 2026
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Innovation by Design – A Resource You Can Share

April 6, 2026

Our new podcast, Innovation by Design, is now live and available on all major platforms.

Hosted by architect Evan Troxel and Candace Kitchen, the podcast explores trends, technologies, and real-world challenges across the AEC industry, featuring conversations with architects, engineers, and industry leaders.

If you’re working with teams that need more context—or pushing back on requirements—sharing a podcast episode can help align understanding without adding extra work on your end.

Have a guest idea? Contact Candace at candace@totaldoor.com.

06 Apr 2026
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In-Person Installation and Sales Training

April 6, 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

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

Upcoming Sales/Installation Combo Training Dates 2026

  • 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.

Everything we’re rolling out is aimed at one outcome: fewer surprises, smoother installs, and more predictable project execution.

If there are additional ways that we can support your team, we want to hear it. Please message us at customerrelations@totaldoor.com. 

06 Apr 2026
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AIA Webinars – A Resource for Your Customers

April 6, 2026

Our AIA-accredited webinars continue to be a trusted source of education across the industry.

While these are often used by sales teams, they are equally valuable for distributors managing project coordination and expectations.

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways and Lobbies
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST

06 Apr 2026
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Spanish Installation Support – Built for the Jobsite

April 6, 2026

We’ve launched Spanish-language installation support to better serve crews in the field.

Accessible via QR codes on packaging and labels, this resource includes:

  • Animated, step-by-step installation guidance
  • Clear, concise instructions
  • Direct access to technical documentation

How this helps you:

  • Reduces installation errors and rework
  • Minimizes back-and-forth between field teams and your staff
  • Improves jobsite efficiency and confidence

This is designed to make installations more predictable—and to reduce the burden on your team to troubleshoot in real time.

Explore here:

Installation Instructions
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.

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