July 16, 2024 — Recently Locksmith Ledger magazine announced the winners of their inaugural Gale Johnson Legends of the Lock Industry awards, named in memory of the publication’s late editor-in-chief. Joy Skowron, a key member of the Sales & Marketing team at the Detex Corporation for the last five years, was named a winner in the Distributors/Manufacturers category.
Joy has been in the industry for 46 years. She started out on the automotive side working for Briggs & Stratton, followed by STRATTEC, Bianchi/Keyline and Ilco before joining Detex. She has been involved in producing books and literature centered around the locksmith and knows what locksmiths need to do their jobs. She has taught classes, is very knowledgeable in her field and knows how to explain it in a learnable manner.
“I am beyond honored! To be associated with an award in Gale’s name is unbelievable to me. He was invaluable to the industry for decades and an incredible man,” Skowron said.
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.
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