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Detex Corporation

For more than a century, Detex has earned the trust of millions of property owners to secure and protect their people and property.
302 Detex Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 629-2900
(800) 729-3839
(830) 620-6711
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LIFE SAFETY & SECURITY DOOR HARDWARE

Detex offers a wide range of life safety and security door hardware products that are guaranteed to be the most durable, easiest to install, innovative, technologically advanced and architecturally beautiful products available on the market today.  From multipoint locks, to delayed egress to economical locks and alarms, Detex has been helping retailers and restaurants for decades.  Detex manufacturers’ a wide variety of security hardware designed to prevent shoplifters from using emergency exits as escape routes, thwart break-ins and stop dishonest employee’s from sneaking out a locked door.

INTEGRATED DOOR SECURITY SYSTEMS

Detex provides everything you need for a customized, integrated door security system.  Easy to specify, easy to order, easy to use, easy to install, and easy to maintain, Detex EasyKits are field-proven, code-compliant and will meet all of your requirements for worry-free, safe and secure control of building entry and egress.  Detex has built specialized weatherized delayed egress systems for outdoor garden centers, and systems that automatically lock or unlock doors with the push of a button.  You might only need to add a strobe light to an alarm, or prevent a propped door, but regardless of your challenge, give us a call, we can provide several answers.

SAFETY, SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

For more than a century, Detex has been the world leader in Guard Tour Verification products and systems.  Setting the standard with the widely used, reliable, and rugged mechanical watchclocks and continuing with the innovative GCS ProxiPen electronic guard tour verification systems, Detex is recognized worldwide as the leading solution provider.

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Products

Perfect for outdoor gates in amusement parks, garden centers, lumber yards, courtyards, and other exterior applications as well as interior applications that get wet
April 21, 2022
The WDE EasyKits from Detex provide a secure two-point locking system with 15-second delay and 100dB alarm when someone attempts to exit. The WDE EasyKit is designed for outdoor...
May 19, 2021
Device integrates both functions for more efficient operation
April 30, 2021
The Detex Tailgate Detection System assures that only one individual enters a secured doorway for each authorized card read. This unique and cost effective optical security system...
Nov. 20, 2019
For outdoor access control application where a panic exit device is required
May 6, 2019
The Detex AO19 Series of Low Energy Automatic Operators are economical, easy to install, heavy duty products for high use and high abuse applications. All AO19 Series Operators...
May 4, 2018
GSX 2018 Booth #2851
March 13, 2017
ISC West 2017 Booth #19109
March 1, 2017
ASIS 2016 Booth #2929
Aug. 16, 2016
ISC West 2019 Booth #13101
Feb. 9, 2016

Press Releases

Special design features make installation easy and quick in commercial applications
Jan. 8, 2014

Videos

DSI by Detex designs and manufactures heavy-duty security hardware — exit devices, turnstiles, alarms, access controls — built in the U.S. for durability, reliability and seamless...
Sept. 30, 2025
Heavy-duty 6 Pt lock with 16,000 lbs pull force
Aug. 19, 2013

Resources

Examining access control technologies that can keep faculty and students safe.
May 15, 2013
Our world is full of threats. The buildings and systems we interact with everyday are designed to limit our exposure to the risk of fire, bodily harm and other threats. We take...
June 4, 2012

Articles

A look at how healthcare facilities are confronting today’s security challenges
April 3, 2020
An in-depth look at why the sector is a disaster waiting to happen
Nov. 22, 2019
Examining the tools and strategies schools are leveraging today to keep campuses safe
Nov. 1, 2019
An in-depth look at how healthcare organizations are leveraging technology to address a wide range of threats
July 2, 2019

Contacts

Ken Kuehler

National Account Sales Manager

Additional content from Detex Corporation

The Detex Battery Operated Door Prop Alarm is designed for applications where doors may be used but not held open. The door prop alarm sounds when a door is left open longer than...
May 12, 2015
The Detex EasyKit catalog number specifies everything you need for virtually any application, with one price and no problems. Illustrated here is the AODx10ERx1S-1 Automatically...
May 12, 2015
ASIS 2015 Booth #2601
May 12, 2015
ASIS 2014 Booth #1337
Aug. 20, 2013
Solution features a range of hardware to meet specific needs
May 30, 2013
Solution meets specific needs in hospitals and medical buildings
Feb. 26, 2013
Weatherized system makes sure residents can’t wander beyond the premises
Dec. 3, 2012
ISC West 2016 Booth #22103
Feb. 16, 2012
Delayed Egress with Latch Retraction (EExER) is designed for applications where both delayed egress and remote unlocking, remote dogging, access control or an automatic door operator...
Dec. 13, 2011
Detex Corp., has released its 230x multi-point locking security door hardware. Built for maximum strength, the unit is ideal for back doors requiring both panic hardware and high...
July 1, 2011
The ECL-230X-W is a weatherized code compliant, battery alarmed, rugged dead bolt, panic device with photo-luminescent sign providing maximum security and a 100 decibel alarm ...
May 19, 2011
The Detex EAX-3500 is designed for applications requiring a hard-wired, timed-bypass alarm with rechargeable backup battery. The 100dB alarm will sound when someone attempts an...
June 3, 2010