What’s New H A .L. Flake Security Hardware has acquired McDonald Dash Locksmith Supply, creating one of the largest independent security hardware distribu- tors in the U.S. “The union will benefit from McDonald Dash’s strong market presence and reputation in the Southeast combined with H.L. Flake’s extensive product offering and inventory availability, rock Advanced Diagnostics Releases the Smart Pro Key Programmer dvanced Diagnostics USA has introduced the Smart Pro vehicle key, proximity and remote keyless entry programmer that provides fast and intuitive programming via the graphical user in- terface. Software is driven by Info Quest, the Advanced Diagnostics online key programming database with infor- mation for more than 5,000 vehicles, covering most makes and model worldwide. Smart Pro allows for a purchase option, pay-as-you-go or an unlimited token plan. It comes with six months UTP, OBD master cable, mains cable and charger, USB operat- ing manual, hard body carry case and a two-year warranty. NEWS BRIEFS Car Keys Express, a discount mobile key replacement company, has recently expanded into Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Europe. Service is now available in Canada in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Quebec. The company continues its international ex- pansion with the opening of its first European office in Lon- don, England. Top Notch Distributors (TND), one of the nation’s largest architectural door hardware wholesalers, has updated its website at www.topnotchinc.com. New navigation is easier, and enhanced content includes a manufacturer resource page, listing of promotions, shipping maps by carrier, a new shopping section, live product inventory feeds and an e-store. It also fea- tures improved search function. Advanced Diagnostics has a new key programmer that works with their Info Quest programming database. Industry News, ALOA News, New Products and More H.L. Flake Acquires McDonald Dash solid infrastructure and state of the art technology”, according to the management team of H.L. Flake Security Hardware. The two companies will operate in the same manner as before. Dan Floeck will continue as CEO of H.L. Flake, while Jimmy Thomas will continue as General Manager of McDonald Dash. McDon- ald Dash will continue to be known as McDonald Dash and will receive orders via their existing phone, fax, email and website. 8 KEYNOTES SEPTEMBER 2017 WWW.ALOA.ORG
