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Where do you currently reside?
 
USA
 
Canada
 
Other
 
 
 
 
In what state do you currently reside?
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes the organization you work for?
 
Alarm company
 
Distributor
 
Facility/Institution
 
Locksmith
 
Security Consultancy
 
Systems Integrator
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Approximately how many employees work at your location?
 
Less than 10
 
11 to 25
 
26 to 100
 
More than 100
 
Don’t know
 
Refused
 
 
 
Which of the following access control door products have you purchased or installed in the last year? (Select all that apply)
 
Electrified Lock
 
Push Button or Keypad
 
Panic/Exit Device
 
Electric Strike
 
Power Supply
 
Card reader
 
CCTV
 
Maglock
 
None of the above

 
 
 
We’d like to understand a little about your job and how you deal with maglocks specifically. Which of the following best describes your role?
 
I make the decision on the maglocks my company purchases
 
I make recommendations regarding the maglocks my company purchases
 
I have some influence regarding the maglocks my company purchases
 
I do not participate in the decision regarding which maglocks my company purchases
 
 
 
As part of your job function do you install or service maglocks?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
In the last year, approximately what percentage of your jobs included a maglock?
 
Less than 25%
 
25% to less than 50%
 
50% to less than 75%
 
75% to 100%
 
 
 
For jobs where you chose not to use a maglock, approximately what percentage of the time did you use the following alternatives?

Please allocate 100 points on the following:
An electric strike
An electrified lockset
An electrified panic/exit device
Other
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
On average, how many maglocks do you purchase/install in a typical month?
 
1 or fewer
 
2-5
 
6-10
 
More than 10
 
 
 
In the last year, approximately what percentage of your maglock jobs were new construction vs. aftermarket or retrofit?

Please allocate 100 points on the following:
New construction
Aftermarket/retrofit
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
In the last year, approximately what percentage of your maglock jobs were interior vs. exterior applications?

Please allocate 100 points on the following:
Interior
Exterior
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
In the last year, approximately what percentage of your maglock jobs were single vs. double doors?

Please allocate 100 points on the following:
Single
Double
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
In the last year, what percentage of your maglock installations tied into an access control system vs. being set up as a stand alone solution?

Please allocate 100 points on the following:
Stand alone solution
Tied into access control system
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
In the last year, what sizes of maglocks (i.e. holding force) have you used most often? (You can select up to 5)
 
Less than 300 lbs
 
300 lbs
 
500 lbs
 
600 lbs
 
650 lbs
 
750 lbs
 
1,000 lbs
 
1,100 lbs
 
1,200 lbs
 
1,500 lbs
 
1,650 lbs
 
1,800 lbs
 
More than 1,800 lbs
 
Don’t know

 
 
 
In general, what is your/your company’s philosophy when addressing holding force?
 
Whatever will meet holding force requirements
 
We tend to use maglocks that exceed holding force requirements by a small margin (within 100lbs)
 
We tend to use maglocks that exceed holding force requirements by a comfortable margin (250lbs)
 
We tend to use maglocks that exceed holding force requirements by a wide margin (more than 500lbs)
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
Where have you experienced the most success with your current maglock sales? (Select one)
 
Commercial offices
 
Education – universities, schools, etc.
 
Entertainment - stadiums, museums, etc.
 
Government
 
Healthcare – hospitals, nursing homes, managed care facilities, etc.
 
Hospitality
 
Industrial/Warehouse
 
Retail
 
Transportation – Airports, etc.
 
Don’t know
 
Other
 
 
 
 
In the last year, approximately what percentage of your maglock jobs were for the following applications:
Aluminum frame/glass door
Herculite all-glass door
Wood door
Metal door
Perimeter gates or fences
Cabinets
Other
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
In the last year, approximately what percentage of your maglock jobs included the following scenarios:
Standard maglock applications on a high traffic door
Delayed egress situations where an alarm is needed
Mantrap situations
Outdoor applications such as fences or gates
Cabinets or drawers
Other
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
Maglocks are a commodity, everything is secondary to price.
Maglocks are a cost effective way to secure an opening.
Maglocks with built-in modular components, like those that include a request to exit (REX) or door position switch (DPS) are a cost effective option because they require less labor.
We’re selling fewer maglocks than we were two years ago.
 
 
To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
Maglocks are often a last minute/same day purchase.
For some applications a maglock is the only viable choice.
My company has standardized on a single maglock brand for the majority of our work.
When buying components for a maglock installation, I prefer that everything be the same brand (i.e. maglock, push buttons, keypad, timer etc.).
Customers prefer to go with alternatives to a maglock whenever possible.
 
 
To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
Energy efficiency is an important consideration when deciding which maglock we use.
Maglock code is so restrictive we rarely install them anymore.
The market is more open to maglocks now that new code is less restrictive.
We rely on the local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to keep us apprised of the latest maglock code requirements.
We only use maglocks that are UL listed.
 
 
To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
I prefer maglocks that include a template, shims and installation brackets in the box.
I would be interested in a maglock that allowed me to add modules/features while in-field or after installation.
New maglocks are getting too complicated with all the options now available.
I would be interested in maglocks that offer more programmable features.
I prefer to purchase a complete door solution ‘package’ that includes the maglock and all the devices at the door (pushbutton, keypad, door controller etc. ) that I would need, rather than have to pick and choose each separate product.
 
 
To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
Maglocks are one of the easiest access control devices to install.
I prefer a traditional direct-mount installation (versus bracket installation) because it’s the safest and most secure.
I prefer that maglock instructions provide measurements in fractions (as opposed to decimals).
For monitored openings, I prefer to set local controls (such as the relock timer or monitoring switches) at the maglock rather than through the access control system when possible.
 
 
 
What do you see as the greatest opportunity for maglocks in the future?
   
 
 
From your perspective as someone who uses maglock products, how important are each of the following when it comes to a maglock manufacturer? Please use a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important.
1 Not Important at All 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Extremely Important
Fast & convenient return process
Availability of information online
In-field sales support
Product innovation efforts
‘Green’ packaging
Availability of samples/test units
Made in the USA
Sales promotions
Thoroughness of information in catalogs
Availability of YouTube or other tutorials/videos
Availability of tech support
Availability of wiring diagrams
 
 
 
We’d like to understand what is most important to you regarding the purchase decision for maglocks. For the following five attributes, please allocate 100 points to what you think is important when it comes to the purchase of maglocks (i.e., the more important the attribute is to you, the more points you give it).
Product reliability
Brand reputation
Warranty terms
Ease of installation
Price
Product features
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
When it comes to maglocks, which brands are you familiar with? (Please list all that you recall)
   
 
 
 
Which of the following maglock brands has your company purchased in the last 12 months? (Select all that apply)
 
Alarm Controls
 
BEA
 
Dorma
 
Dortronics
 
DynaLock
 
International Door Closers
 
RCI
 
ROFU
 
Schlage (formerly Locknetics)
 
SDC
 
Seco-Larm
 
Securitron
 
Vanguard
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Does you company have a standard or ‘go to’ maglock brand for access control that you default to for jobs?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
What is your company’s standard or ‘go to’ maglock brand?
 
Alarm Controls
 
BEA
 
Dorma
 
Dortronics
 
DynaLock
 
International Door Closers
 
RCI
 
ROFU
 
Schlage (formerly Locknetics)
 
SDC
 
Seco-Larm
 
Securitron
 
Vanguard
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Why are they your company’s standard or ‘go to’ maglock? What do you like best about this maglock brand?
   
 
 
 
If you could make one recommendation to maglock design engineers to improve maglocks for your needs, what would it be?
   
 
 
 
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