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• D&D patented tension adjustment • Adjust tension from either end • Meets pool barrier codes • Increased self-closing weight • No visible fasteners • Decorative finishes available When it comes to a child's safety, compromise is not an option. Up to 50% stronger! Tested to 2 million cycles! 40% stronger! Over 2 times the cycles! • Visual indicator provides locked and unlocked status • 6-pin rekeyable security lock • Industry's greatest gate/post movement tolerance • Vertical & horizontal alignment indicators • Superior performance in extreme climates • T-track for superior strength • Lift knob is more ergonomic and child resistant LiftMaster appoints John Villanueva as vice-president, marketing ELMHURST, Ill. — LiftMaster announced that John Villanueva has joined the LiftMaster team as vice- president, marketing. In this role, Villanueva will be responsible for overall marketing and brand stewardship. Ad- ditionally, he will part- ner with other business unit leaders to plan, de- velop and implement strategic market- ing initiatives. John brings over 18 years of mar- keting experience to LiftMaster and has a strong history of success, said Bob Markwart, president, LiftMaster Americas. We look forward to John helping to guide our journey in grow- FenceSoft develops unique web app for fence estimating, sales SCHERERVILLE, Ind. — FenceSoft announced it has developed revolutionizing software for the fence industry in a unique web app which allows a digital fence drawing to be associated with specifi c materials and or labor from a contractor or supplier to provide a precise layout and price. The application even allows trans- actions to take place online, the com- pany noted. FenceSoft is capable of handling from one to mutiple users under the same subscription, noted FenceSoft president Adam Gilbert. Companies start by uploading their own product into FenceSoft, in- cluding photos, descriptions, schemat- ics, and details, said Gilbert. You just draw the fence with a mouse or your finger and FenceSoft does the rest. This innovative fence tool was created for the fence industry by a fence con- tractor. Designed for contractors and suppliers, the online application will make estimating, listing materials, or- ganizing customers, and selling mis- take free. The user draws in the fence and FenceSoft will list materials, price materials and labor, and store projects. Subscribers can choose to use FenceSoft within the company and/or on their own web sites to al- low customers to draw and buy their installed fence online, Gilbert said. With the upcoming launch of the mobile app you are connected even on the jobsite. Contractors will have the tools to draw and estimate fence while syn- cronized to their web account from any tablet or smartphone. Users will quote and/or sell a job from the fi eld via mobile device and the offi ce can see it happen in real time, he said. Founded in 2012, FenceSoft, LLC develops software that helps fence contractors and fence suppliers. Additional information about FenceSoft software may be found at www.fencesoft.com. E-mail Gilbert at adam@fencesoft.com or phone 219- 743-8380. ing the LiftMaster brand and expand- ing our product portfolio. Before joining LiftMaster, Villan- ueva held the role of global marketing general manager for General Electric's global lighting division. Prior to that, he was the chief marketing offi cer at YUM Brands. Villanueva holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics and com- munications from the University of Michigan. LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed resi- dential garage door openers, as well as a major manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and com- mercial gate operators, telephone en- try systems and related access control products. For inquiries on LiftMaster products or to fi nd an authorized dealer, visit the company web site at www.LiftMaster.com. NOMMA slates 2015 METALfab convention The National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association has scheduled its 2015 METALfab convention and trade show for March 11- 14, 2015 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Penn. In charge of METALfab 2015 are: Mark Koenke, convention chair; Lynn Parquette, NEF education chair; and Justin Pigott, Top Job chair. The Shop tour chair position is currently open. METALfab always is capped off with the award winners of the prior year, including both the NOMMA/NEF awards and the Top Job award win- ners. As part of the banquet, the awards are given to NOMMA Members who make outstanding contributions to the industry. For additional information, call 888-516-8585, fax 888-279-7994, e-mail nommainfo@nomma.org or visit www.nomma.org. John Villanueva