Hager Companies Adds New Lever Designs and Trim Options to its Line of Commercial Exit Devices

ST. LOUIS, MO – Hager Companies, a leading manufacturer of commercial door hardware, has announced the addition of new lever designs and new pull plate trims for its 4500 Series and 4700 Series Exit Devices. The new levers and trims offer increased flexibility for distributors, architects and end users who specify door hardware.

Hager's new "August" lever design is available in a variety of finishes in four functions: Blank Escutcheon, Cylinder Escutcheon, Dummy Trim and Night Latch. The 4500 Series levers are non-handed and are backed by Hager's industry-leading lifetime warranty. The 4700 Series levers are handed and come with a one-year warranty. All levers are available for immediate delivery.

The new series of pull plate trims can be used with RIM or Surface Vertical Rod exit devices and are available in a wide variety of finishes to match the devices in Hager's product line. The trims are through-bolted through the chassis of the device and directly into the trim unit. All new trim products will be in stock and available for order as of August 8, 2008.

Founded in 1849, St. Louis-based Hager Companies continues its more than 150-year history of providing quality and innovation in the door hardware industry. For additional information, visit www.hagerco.com