Jose Tabares has been promoted to Senior Engineer at Detex Corporation.

Jose began working at Detex in the fall of 2018, joining the Detex engineering team as a Mechanical Engineer. Jose has worked on various product projects and improvements, most recently stepping up to with the implementation of Epicor, helping plan data migration, bills of materials, engineering processes & consolidating / designing configurators.  Jose will oversee the Detex decisions and personnel related to Detex engineering, which is currently a team of five. 

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

Scott Peck has been promoted to Marketing & Sales Manager for Detex & DSI.

Scott started working at Detex in the fall of 2009, helping transition Detex into a new product market, involving automatic swing door operators. Scott has worked within the Detex marketing and sales department for 13 years, learning to promote & sell all Detex products. Scott has traveled extensively, assisting with installations, selling to end users, conducting training sessions as well as participating in various industry events. Scott has held several positions at Detex including Sales Manager and most recently, Distribution Channel Manager. Scott will oversee the Detex and DSI decisions and personnel related to sales & marketing.

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

Detex is thrilled to announce the promotion of Angela Varni from Senior Customer Service Representative to Customer Service Manager.

Angela joined Detex 7 years ago and has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and a deep understanding of customer needs. Her commitment to delivering exceptional service and fostering positive customer relationships has been instrumental in Detex’s success.

In her new role as Customer Service Manager, Angela will lead our customer service team with her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm. Her strategic thinking and passion for enhancing customer experiences align perfectly with Detex’s mission to provide top-notch solutions and support to our valued clients.

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

It is with great sadness that Detex Corporation announces the passing of Gary Hackney at the age of 80. During his 31 years of employment at Detex, Gary was a visible and significant contributor to the Company’s success.

Gary started his career at Detex in 1986 as a Sales Manager, then became the Director of Marketing and Sales in 1999. In 2000 he left the Company to work as a Detex representative in the southeastern U.S. but rejoined the Detex team in 2001. He became Channel Sales Manager in 2005, Distribution Channel Manager in 2011 and in 2017 took on the responsibilities of Marketing and Sales Coordinator. He retired from Detex on March 31, 2018.

Gary was a true gentleman who had a wealth of friends, not only at Detex but also among our representatives, distributors and customers. He was an Air Force veteran and was decidedly “old school.” Anyone who did business with Detex or with Gary personally knew that his word was his bond and his handshake was as good as any contract. He was well respected for his knowledge of our industry and the easy way in which he interacted with everyone.

Detex extends our heartfelt sympathy to Gary’s wife, Val, and his entire family. Gary’s passing is a monumental loss for those of us who knew and worked with him.

A celebration of life will be held for Gary Hackney on June 4, 2022 from 1-3:30pm located at the Village Venue in New Braunfels, TX.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Easy R Equine Rescue, or the Texas Great Pyranees Rescue.

Detex Corporation promotes Ken Kuehler to President. Kuehler replaces John Blodgett, who recently retired but remains a member of the Detex board of directors.

Kuehler will be responsible for spearheading the Company’s expansion and consolidation efforts as well as improving operational efficiencies. He brings to the task 28 years of experience in the security door hardware market, the last 22 serving in various leadership roles at Detex, including National Account Manager, Marketing Manager, Director of Marketing & Sales, General Manager, Vice President, COO and now President.

As Director of Marketing & Sales, Kuehler helped propel Detex sales to record levels. As Vice President and COO, he has been instrumental in simultaneously managing the restraints of COVID and expanding operations while overseeing process improvements. Kuehler holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University.

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

Because the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect communities everywhere, Detex Corporation has made donations to food banks across the U.S. and Canada for a second year.

These donations were made to food banks in the communities where our distributors are located, to help show our gratitude for their continued support. It is our goal to help make a difference in the lives of people struggling with hunger and food insecurity.

Detex Corporation is grateful to everyone for all their support throughout the year, and we extend our warm wishes to you this holiday season.

Happy holidays and a prosperous new year!

Effective as of June 1, 2021, Detex Corporation will end our nearly century-old participation in the Guard Tour market.

The responsibility for the management of the sales, service and support for our guard tour products and systems will be transferred to Central Time Clock, Inc. (CTC) in the New York City area. CTC has been selling and supporting Detex guard tour products through three generations of family ownership, and they are totally capable of handling these responsibilities and eager to do so.

Beginning on June 1, 2021, our Guard Tour Sales Channel Partners and End Users may continue to procure Detex guard tour products through CTC. CTC has committed to maintain current pricing in effect at least through the end of 2021.

Contact information for CTC is as follows:

Central Time Clock, Inc.
5-23 50th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 784-4900
Fax: (718) 472-9491
Web: www.centraltimeclock.com
Principal: Hal Reinhardt hal@centraltimeclock.com

Detex Corporation is profoundly grateful to our many loyal distributors and customers who have trusted us to provide you with effective guard tour solutions for nearly a century. We are confident that you can continue to place this same trust in CTC.

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

Many families across America are struggling to cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this critical time, Detex Corporation has been supported by distributors across the U.S. and Canada who continue to stock and supply products for our customers. To show our appreciation, Detex Corporation has decided to make donations to support food banks located in the communities where the distributors are located.

As businesses have closed and jobs have been lost during the pandemic, a critical need for food and services has arisen across the country. These donations are intended to help community food banks remain open and able to feed seniors, children, families and the homeless population.

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

Scott Peck has been promoted to Distribution Channel Manager of Detex Corporation.

Scott joined Detex in 2009, smoothing the integration of the automatic operator line into the Detex brand. He has traveled all of North America and beyond, conducting sales calls, providing training, attending trade shows, and more.

As the Distribution Channel Manager, Scott will be responsible for managing information flow and product sales through Detex representatives.

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of architects and owners who rely on Detex products for the safety and security of people and property. A USA company, Detex designs, manufactures, markets and ships products around the world from New Braunfels, Texas. Detex is known internationally for life safety and security door hardware, loss prevention and architectural hardware, integrated door security systems and guard tour verification.

For more information, visit www.detex.com or email marketing@detex.com.

Melville NY – 2/6/2020 – The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP) and its Retail Advisory Committee welcome Detex as one of the first founding supporters of the National Shoplifting Prevention Coalition (NSPC). The addition of new members and supporters like Detex brings new expertise and diverse points of view in to the Coalition’s collaborative effort to reduce shoplifter recidivism using education.

“By joining and supporting the Coalition, Detex is helping retailers and communities address the issues at the root of retail crime and theft. Their support will have a long-term impact on retail loss and will improve both store and community safety” noted NASP Executive Director Caroline Kochman. “Industry leading companies like Detex will bring significant value and offer new insight to the Coalition; adding to the strength already rooted in its veteran asset protection leaders.”

“Joining and supporting the NSPC gives us an opportunity to truly partner long term with retailers on a project where we will be exponentially more effective as group than as individual companies,” said Tim Shafer, Marketing Manager at Detex. “Through this initiative, we hope that our collective resources will result in significant social impact – for stores, for communities, for the human beings who are given a second-chance through education.”

Rhett Asher, co-chair of the NASP Advisory Committee noted, “I applaud Tim and the team at Detex who see the value in an ongoing investment in improving lives and communities; in championing an industry cause right where the problem begins – before a bad decision leads a vulnerable person down the path to ORC or worse. Being part of the Coalition’s collective voice and effort, gives us all the opportunity to change the trajectory of young people’s lives in a real way, and on a daily basis.”

About Detex: For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of millions of property owners to secure and protect their people and property. From our newest innovations in life safety and security door hardware, integrated door security systems, and guard tour verification technologies to our original Watchman’s clocks, Detex, a USA company, designs, manufactures, markets and ships our products from New Braunfels, TX and is recognized as a best-in-class life safety, security and security assurance solutions provider, worldwide.

About the National Shoplifting Prevention Coalition (NSPC): As a project of the NASP Advisory Committee under the stewardship of NASP, the Coalition is the result of a belief that retail AP/LP is more effective as whole rather than as isolated actors; that their collective voice and collective resources can impact the future and create commercially sustainable social impact for all. Thus, Coalition members seek to harness the power of a collective voice in an industry-wide effort to drive change in the response to shoplifting; leverage proven education strategies to reduce recidivism and positively impact loss and safety; champion socially responsible & community centric strategies to address shoplifting not just in retail stores but in the wider community; and engage NASP as a non-profit organization with a rich history in criminal justice and offender education to drive and sustain the effort.

About NASP: Incorporated in 1989 as a non-profit organization under IRS code 501(c)(3), the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention is the nation’s leading provider of shoplifter education programs. Trusted by more than 4,000 criminal justice professionals in 2,000 jurisdictions around the U.S., NASP’s offense-specific education programs have a court-documented recidivism rate of less than 3%. NASP’s mission is to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of shoplifting on youth, families and communities, unite public opinion toward constructive solutions, deliver needed programs and services and engage community action in prevention efforts to improve the lives of those affected and reduce the number of people who become involved. All NASP efforts are driven by one overarching goal – to reduce shoplifter recidivism.

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