Edge of Disruption: A Hybrid Distribution Paradigm
Hello, I’m Byron Whetstone, the CEO at American Direct and today I want to share with you some observations I have about the disruption that…
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Join us at GSX!
I’m Byron Whetstone the CEO of American Direct and I wanted to share a couple of details with you for the upcoming GSX show in…
Read MoreOur Vision: Total Security Solutions
Our vision is the thing that distinguishes us from everyone else in the security industry. We are a contract hardware distributor, we are an access…
Read MoreTransformation is Happening
I’m Byron Whetstone the CEO of American Direct and lately you’ve heard me talk a lot about change and I’m going that change that word…
Read MoreWhat A Difference A Year Makes
What a difference a year makes! Talking face to face, no more spotty Zoom calls in cramped cubicles, it really was an ISC to remember….
Read MoreSecure Door Hardware in a Total Security Solution
With the ISC West Conference on the horizon, American Direct is proud to bring a total security solution to the table. One part of this…
Read MoreISC West 2021
Did you know that 400 exhibitors are expected to be at a National Security Conference called ISC West in July? American Direct will be in…
Read MoreAdding Value and ISC West
I’m Byron Whetstone the CEO of American Direct and the last time I shared with you in our video blog, I had some pretty significant…
Read MoreMonarch Village Collaboration
On May 15, 2021 in Lawrence, Kansas, Monarch Village hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion and opening of their project. This project…
Read MoreCollaboration is Key
As Byron Whetstone, American Direct’s CEO, mentioned in the monthly video, change is ever present in any industry and has been expedited by the pandemic,…
Read MoreAdapting To Change
We’ve been talking a lot about change, when we adapt to change it makes us better. Find out how we have been reimagining our organization’s…
Read MoreAdapting to Change
It has been about 14 months since COVID 19 lockdowns were first issued and America faced a challenge that was new and frightening. Through the…
Read MoreEverything is Changing – Disrupting the Status Quo
Four steps that American Direct is taking to meet change head on and how we are thriving with disruption. I recently came across an article…
Read MorePre-Construction=Stress Free
The security industry is said to be valued at $350B in the United States! Proper security is an ever-increasing need in a world that is…
Read MoreTotal Security Solutions
American Direct has been operating for 29 years. During that time they have become an innovator, not only in providing complete door opening product distriubution…
Read MoreExpert Consulting Before you Build
Did you know that American Direct and AccessNsite offer pre-construction services? These services provide you turn-key options that, from beginning to end, empower your team…
Read MoreTop 5 Factors for a New Access Control System
Credential technologies have come a long way since first introduced over 30 years ago. Despite the availability of newer, more secure options, many facilities are…
Read MoreNavigating Business Innovation in the Contract Hardware Industry
Staying relevant – it’s the crux of any organization, and in today’s contract hardware climate, business innovation has never been more critical. Technological advancements have…
Read MoreAmerican Direct Offers a Complete Integrated Safety and Security Solution at the Door Opening
Today’s door is more than a frame, slab, and hardware, it is a dynamic digital ecosystem responsible for biometrics, card readers, video surveillance, and much…
Read MoreResponsive Security Solutions Amid COVID-19
Convention centers stand empty as do hotels. Most dormitories are vacant. Currently, public officials across the country are planning to repurpose some of these spaces…
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