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Encon Electronics celebrates 30 years of serving the access control industry Encon Electronics, a leading gate, door and access control distributor, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a trade show at its Hayward, Calif. headquarters on Friday, Sept. 12. All access control professionals are invited to attend. Leading man- ufacturers will be exhibiting at the event and several will provide hands- on training presentations throughout the day. "Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to experience the trade show atmosphere in a more intimate environment, or just come celebrate with the Encon team and industry rep- resentatives," urged Encon president Betty Mullin. To learn more, visit the web site www.enconelectronics.com or call 800-785-5598. "Since we opened our doors on August 4, 1984, Encon Electronics has made its mark on the industry, and 30 years later we are still thriving," said Mullin. "Our commitment and focus has always been on developing rela- tionships and providing superior prod- ucts and customer service. Our deal- ers are accustomed to knowledgeable training and support and we are proud to offer the best technical team in the industry." "We will also continue to main- tain a huge inventory, a diverse vari- ety of manufacturers and same day shipping on all stock product," Mullin added. The following are a few Encon highlights throughout the years: August 4, 1984 – The inception of Encon Electronics. Betty Mullin, president and CEO, and Joe Weber, sales director, comprise the entire Encon staff. Today, Encon has 23 em- ployees. Early 1985 – Encon exhibits at its first trade show, the Far Western Show, in San Diego, Califor- nia. This show is now known as the International Door Associa- tion (IDA) trade show. 1985 – Lawrence Bourke is hired to work in the warehouse. Nearly 30 years later he is one of Encon's lead- ing technical sales representatives. 1988 – Encon ends its exclusive selling agreement with Stanley gate operators. Now, Encon represents over 70 leading manufacturers, including 12 gate operator manufacturers, and has paved the way for wholesale dis- tribution in the industry. December 1997 – David Aldave, below, is honored as Encon's first em- ployee of the year. In December 2013 Aldave was given the award again, making it his third time earn- ing this achieve- ment during his long tenure. N o v e m b e r 1998 – Encon's first company softball team is formed (aka, the Smooth Operators). July 1999 – Encon starts a tra- dition – hosting monthly barbecues during the summer for customers and employees. November 1999 – Joe Weber takes on an exclusive outside sales role at Encon. After almost a decade of traveling to customer loca- tions and dealer installation sites, Weber hit the half million mile mark. Today, he continues to vis- it Encon dealers informing them about new products and manufacturers. While he remains the only completely dedicated outside salesperson, additional Encon techs visit dealers as needed. April 2000 – Encon's large continued on page 70 President and CEO Betty Mullin and sales director Joe Weber in 1984. Mullin and Weber at the Far Western Show. Lawrence Bourke, then and now. The Smooth Operators. Traveling man Joe Weber. Self-closes gates up to 260 lbs with adjustable closing force The choice is yours... internally or externally mounted. Hydraulic Gate Closer and Hinge • Hydraulic closer & hinge all in one small, powerful package! • Dual bearing glide system for consistent superior performance • High strength aluminum — tested to 500,000 cycles • ADA compliant • Multiple adjust options — closing speed and final snap action • Powerful hydraulics • Visibly small footprint • Highly tamper resistant • Maintenance free – no messy grease