DORMA, an international leader in premium accesssolutions and services, recently appointed Andrew Zook Product Manager of its lock line. Zook is responsible for direction of DORMA’s current line of mechanical locks, determining changes to existing lock products, and will assist in the direction of new productdevelopment. He is the primary contact for DORMA’s sales force on all matters related to locks and supporting hardware.
Zook was engineering manager at PDQ Manufacturing, Leola, Pa., where he contributed to product development, product maintenance and quality control since joining the company in 1996.
About DORMA
DORMA is a leading global manufacturer of premium access solutions and services that enable better buildings. Our full range of products and services provides safety and security as well as convenience and comfort. DORMA features a design oriented portfolio of architectural door hardware, specialty hardware for glass door and wall applications, door automation systems including Crane Revolving Door, and operable wall systems featuring Modernfold. DORMA is an international market leader with innovative and inspiring design and technologies for access solutions and services.
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