Annual Report 01 - DH Pace Company

egan marketing new construction commercial entrydoor products and services under the “D.H. PaceArchitectural Doors and Hardware” and “D.H. PaceConstruction Services” trade names.In 1998 the company formed the EEN Advertisingand Marketing Group to manage the company’s multimilliondollar annual investment in print, electronic andmedia programs, including the development of internetand intranet web sites.Today, the organization is comprised of over 20offices and showrooms, providing for the sale, installation,repair and service of doors and door relatedproducts. All aspects of residential and commercialnew construction and retrofit markets are served, andthe marketplace is continually surveyed for new productsand emerging trends.The goal remains to bringinnovative TOTAL OPENING SOLUTIONS to themarketplace and consistently exceed customerexpectations.The D.H. Pace Company continues to invest innew technologies and ongoing employee training toenhance business performance. Best-in-class informationsystems have been put into place over thelast several years, including internet websites foreach operating entity and an extensive “PACE.NET”intranet site as a means of effectively sharing informationthroughout the organization. Through D.H.Pace University the company continues to offer multiplehands-on and classroom training opportunitiesfor employees, as well as for customers, architects,building code officials and related industry professionals.In 1977 company sales revenues were $7.8 millionwith a work force of 72 employees. During 2001,company-wide sales exceeded $85 million, with over586 employees working every day to make that1977 vision statement a reality for every customerserved.As we move into the 21 st century the pace ofchange is increasing in all areas of our lives, athome and in the workplace. This trend will impacthow we build and maintain facilities in the future toassure that they fit our daily needs and the demandsof a changing world. Our organization remains committedto providing the products and services necessaryto ensure that the openings in your residentialor commercial facility are safe, secure and functionproperly to meet your specific needs. Today over 70years of experience and 586 dedicated employeesstand behind that commitment 24 hours a day, 7days a week, 365 days a year.5