An Interview With Action Industries

15th Dec 2023

Want to learn more about what Action Industries has to offer? We were featured on the lasted episode of the Torsion Talk Podcast which released July 14th, 2020. To listen to the podcast. Throughout the podcast, our VP of Sales Matt O’Donnell and the host discuss a number of the products which we sell. To help out we’ve provided timestamps for the episode and links to the products.
Listen to the podcast: Torsion Talk Podcast
Topics Discussed:
		EPDM SEAL VS VINYL SEAL When installing garage doors that have gaps, bowed, or uneven concrete a solution is often difficult. SOLUTION: EPDM Seals with Bottom Retainers Our EPDM Seals come in 3, 4, 6, 7, or even 9 inch widths. Our Bottom Retainers come in various widths and lengths to fit any garage door. Use our Stormshield combined with weather seals to keep running water out of the garage.
How To Fix Uneven Concrete - 7:20 To fix uneven concrete Action Industries recommends installing a weather seal along with the Stormshield Threshold. When garages have sloping concrete running water is typically finding its way back into the garage. The Stormshield threshold combined with the EPDM weather seals are a great defense against this. Weather Seal Options: Super Seal - EPDM “T” Rubber Bottom Weatherseal with rubber tube built-in. Easily conforms to uneven flooring.
		rodentBLOCK With Xcluder - 14:38 The rodentBlock with Xcluder Fill Fabric is an EPDM “T” End weather seal with built-in stainless steel mesh. This weather seal is a perfect solution for any residential, commercial, or dock door with vermin issues. An exclusive product of Action Industries, this seal is guaranteed to prevent entry to rats, chipmunks, snakes, and more. Available in weather seal, or just the fill fabric.
Our New Website: The new Action Industries website focuses on our door dealers experience. Easy to use, the new site with no minimum order quantity makes it easy for our dealers to buy what the need on a job by job basis. Action Industries strives to provide all the information customers need on a product through improved images, descriptions, and available resources such as manuals and videos.
		Expanded Product Offering: Within the past year Action Industries has expanded our product offering aggressively. We now offer more door sensors, access control systems, radio controls and operators. Some of our new brands include BEA INC., EMX Industries, and ZAP Controls.
DURASEAL Stop Molding Vinyl Trim - 23:33 Action Industries manufactures our stop molding vinyl seal Called DuraSeal. Available by the box, this trim’s composition prevents it from splintering or shattering in cold climates. Pre-dimpled holes on the trim help identify where to place the nails and make installation easy!
		Garage Door Hardware: 25:50 Action Industries is known for our weather seals, but we want you to know about our hardware too. Our pricing is extremely competitive and priced to sell. Find everything you need for your job including hinges, rollers, cable drums, and reinforcement brackets.
Green Hinge 29:16 Green Hinge Garage Door Systems are an innovative hinge system that uses spring-loaded hinges to keep the door flush against the door jamb. Within the first year of use, customers noticed reduced heating and cooling bills.
		Dock Equipment 33:45 Action industries carries a large selection of dock seal solutions. Our seal solutions include brush, vinyl, and rodent block solutions.
Flex Brush Vs Stick Brush 35:30 Action Industries patented FlexBrush uses a custom extrusion process to have the bristles part of the spine. This process makes Flex Brush easy cut, and won’t have bristles Frey or require crimping. Stick Brush, while still a great option is rigid, and makes shipping challenges. While both products can be bought per job, Flex Brush is available in reels and is easy to carry from job to job.
		Zap Operators: 36:50 Action Industries has been carrying ZAP Operators and Controls for the past year. Manufactured in the USA, These jackshaft operators are compact, but pack a punch! Comparable to MJ or J operators, these are capable of working on almost any commercial door, ZAP features a lot of custom solutions. Whether you have limited install space, or need to install dock lights.

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