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Why every industry starts with the same hardware standard
PDQ manufactures commercial-grade door hardware engineered for the way each industry actually uses its doors: from hotel guest rooms to school classrooms, hospital patient wings to government facilities. Every solution starts with the same ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware platform, then gets shaped by the codes, buying process, and daily wear specific to your building type. Find your industry below.
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PDQ builds one commercial-grade hardware platform, then applies it across every industry below. That means a hospital, a school, and a government building all get the same baseline of durability and code compliance, with industry-specific options layered on top where they matter, like ligature-resistant hardware for behavioral health units or barricade devices for classrooms.
Grade 1+ Durability
PDQ's Grade 1 mechanical locks are tested to over 4 times the current ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standard, the same core platform specified across every industry PDQ serves.
Code Compliance, Every Vertical
From ADA and UL/cUL fire-rated openings to industry-specific requirements like classroom-security mandates, PDQ hardware is manufactured to meet the codes each building type is held to.
Electronic & Mobile-Ready
PDQ's electrified and electronic product lines, plus a network of OEM/ODM technology partners, bring keyless entry and mobile credentials to any industry below. See PDQ's OEM/ODM partners page for current options.
Grade 1+ Durability
PDQ's Grade 1 mechanical locks are tested to over 4 times the current ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standard, the same core platform specified across every industry PDQ serves.
Code Compliance, Every Vertical
From ADA and UL/cUL fire-rated openings to industry-specific requirements like classroom-security mandates, PDQ hardware is manufactured to meet the codes each building type is held to.
Electronic & Mobile-Ready
PDQ's electrified and electronic product lines, plus a network of OEM/ODM technology partners, bring keyless entry and mobile credentials to any industry below. See PDQ's OEM/ODM partners page for current options.
Commercial & institutional facilities
Private and institutional buildings where architects, owners, and facility managers specify hardware directly, each with its own occupancy patterns, code requirements, and duty cycle.
Government & public sector procurement
Federal, state, and local government buyers typically source hardware through specific contract vehicles rather than direct specification. These pages cover the compliance requirements and purchasing channels that apply.
FAQs
What industries does PDQ manufacture door hardware for?
PDQ manufactures commercial-grade door hardware for hospitality, multifamily housing, K-12 and higher education, healthcare, commercial and retail buildings, and federal, state, and local government facilities. Each industry has its own dedicated solutions page with hardware recommendations, applicable codes, and relevant case studies.
What is the difference between PDQ's Authorized Distributors page and PDQ's Distributors page?
PDQ's Authorized Distributors page covers the AbilityOne and SKILCRAFT procurement channel used by federal and state government buyers sourcing through specific contract vehicles. PDQ's Distributors page covers PDQ's general commercial dealer network for architects, contractors, and facility managers outside of government procurement. If you are not purchasing through a federal or state contract, PDQ's general Distributors page and sales rep directory are the right starting point.
Does PDQ door hardware meet ANSI/BHMA and fire and life-safety code requirements?
Yes. PDQ manufactures its mechanical and electrified hardware to meet ANSI/BHMA standards, including A156.2 for cylindrical locks, A156.13 for mortise locks, A156.3 for exit devices, and A156.4 for door closers, along with UL/cUL fire door listings and ADA accessibility requirements. Some industries, like education and healthcare, also have additional industry-specific codes, and those requirements are covered on each industry's dedicated solutions page.
Does PDQ offer electronic and keyless access control across every industry?
Yes. PDQ's electrified and electronic product lines support keyless entry and credential-based access control on projects in every industry PDQ serves. PDQ also works with a network of OEM/ODM technology partners that build mobile-key and cloud-based access control on top of PDQ hardware.
Where can I buy PDQ commercial door hardware?
PDQ door hardware is available through PDQ's network of distributors and dealers. Government buyers sourcing through federal or state contract vehicles can find PDQ's AbilityOne and SKILCRAFT channel on PDQ's Authorized Distributors page. All other buyers can find a sales rep through PDQ's Sales Rep Directory.
I am not sure which PDQ solutions page applies to my project. What should I do?
Start with the industry that most closely matches your building type. Mixed-use and multi-building projects often draw hardware recommendations from more than one page, for example a hospitality project with ground-floor retail. Contact a PDQ sales rep or use the Talk to an Expert form on this page, and PDQ can help match your project to the right hardware recommendations.