Before access control was cloud-based and smartphones unlocked doors, it was a tight-knit industry where everyone knew everyone, and competition was fierce (but friendly).
In this short video, Mike Pennacchio, President, and Darren Weinstein, dormakaba Senior Sales Manager, take us back to their early days in the hardware and security industry. They were young, energetic, ambitious, often competing against each other. But what stands out most isn’t the rivalry, it’s the respect.
“We were young, energetic, and competing—but friendly.”
That early New York culture shaped not only their careers, but also the foundation of the partnerships we value today. Decades later, those shared experiences have evolved into strong collaboration, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to innovation.
It’s proof that in this industry, relationships matter. And when built the right way, they last.
Take a moment to watch the conversation. It’s a great reminder of how far we’ve come and the partnerships that helped get us here.
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