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SDC Earns 1^st Place DHI Robert G. Ryan Editorial Award

Last month’s issue of Door Security & Safety announced the 2025 DHI Award Achievement Recipients, including the Robert G. Ryan Editorial Awards for articles that appeared the previous calendar year. Our Electronic Access Control Business Opportunities in the Long-Term Care Market captured 1^st place in the Business Topics category – proving that after all these years, we still know a thing or two about business and where opportunities are available for access and egress control professionals.

Access Control in Long Term Care

Here’s the published story in case you’re interested in the Long-Term Care Market.

We Will Be Closed Monday 5/25

As Memorial Day approaches, all of us at SDC Security Door Controls pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

This holiday reminds us that the freedoms we enjoy — and the security we help provide every day — are built on the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of America’s heroes. Their commitment to protecting our nation continues to inspire our own mission of delivering trusted security solutions that help safeguard people and places across the country.

In observance of Memorial Day, SDC Security Door Controls will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

From our SDC family to yours, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we remember and honor those who served.

With gratitude,

SDC Security Door Controls

Sadly, a valued member of our SDC work “family” – Ron – passed away last week after a brief illness.

We recognize this day to honor and thank our nation's brave veterans who have served our country to fight for our freedoms. Thank you for your service. 

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On this day we remember the victims lost in one of our nation's most horrendous tragedies. We honor them, their families, first responders, civilian heroes, and all impacted by the events of 9/11. As Americans, we will never forget. 

This post is the third in a series to address concerns expressed on our social media platforms regarding Delayed Egress Systems that indicated misconceptions about their proper application in Security, and Fire and Life Safety applications. Here’s some information and examples of common applications of Delayed Egress Systems.

We Will Be Closed Monday 5/29

Memorial Day is a day to remember the military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty. We celebrate Memorial Day to honor all who died while serving in the United states Armed Forces to protect and preserve the freedoms we enjoy.