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SHDA Members,
First and foremost, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the SHDA committee and board members for taking the time to attend the Fall Meeting in Charleston. Your continued commitment, participation, and engagement are essential to the success of our association, and I am truly grateful for the dedication each of you shows. It was a pleasure seeing everyone in person and having the opportunity to share meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and work together toward our common goals. The collaboration and professionalism displayed throughout our sessions were a clear reflection of the strength and unity within SHDA.
I am very much looking forward to seeing you all again at our Spring Meeting in Charlotte. As we prepare for the year ahead, I am confident that our collective efforts will continue to move the association forward and help us build on the momentum we established in Charleston.
As we approach the holiday season, I want to wish each of you and your families a joyful, restful, and safe holiday. May the New Year bring continued success, prosperity, and new opportunities for both you and our association.
Thank you,
Charlie Weaver
President
Accredited Lock Supply
SHDA Board & Committee Meeting 2025
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| | Registration is now open for the University of Innovative Distribution (UID) 2026, taking place March 16-19, 2026.
What to Expect at This Year’s Conference:
- Getting back to our roots with more focus on distributing
- Conference days are being made easier to allow more time for networking with fellow UID conference attendees
- Sponsorship is officially available! If you are interested, please contact John Ross at jross@msp-amc.com for more details.
Mark your calendar for March 16–19 to take advantage of this valuable educational program.
Register at univid.org. |
| | Registration for 2026 will open in February!
For 55 years, SHDA’s annual Industry Advancement Summit has served the security hardware sector by featuring invaluable one-on-one business appointments where leading distributors can network and build strong, solid, and lasting business relationships with SHDA member manufacturer partners in one convenient location.
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Check out the 2026 Industry Summit website: SHDA | 56th Annual Summit |
| | It’s time to renew your SHDA membership for another year of connection, education, and industry support!
Why Renew?
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Access exclusive SHDA resources and events.
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Stay connected to a thriving community of security hardware distributors.
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Support initiatives that advance our industry.
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Click the link above to complete your renewal quickly and hassle-free. |
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| | The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has a singular focus: To provide school administrators, school boards and public safety and security professionals with guidelines for implementing a layered and tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments. |
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| | Dexter Commercial Matte Black finish launched across locks, closers, and exits.
Allegion’s Dexter Commercial Hardware provides a cost competitive option for locks, exits, and closers. |
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| | Highlighting some of the top Fire Inspection Deficiencies found in the field.
More attention has been focused on fire doors and egress doors in the last decade, as the inspection requirements of NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2019 edition have become adopted and enforced. |
Top | | This is a poem written by Ken Grob, a beloved salesmen of H.Hoffman Co. for a Keyblank guide from the 70’s. |
| | SERVICE FIRST PROCESSING (SFP)
SHDA has partnered with Service First Processing to help security hardware distributors reduce processing costs, improve cash flow, and strengthen dealer relationships. |
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Upcoming Events
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March 16 - 18, 2026 | JW Marriott Indianapolis, IN |
| April 27 - 30, 2026 | Charlotte-Concord, NC |
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