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Commercial Hardware for Doors: Secure, Durable, and Code-Compliant Solutions

What Is Commercial Door Hardware? Definition and Role in Commercial Construction Commercial hardware refers to the ...

Custom Door Fabrication: Tailored Solutions for Commercial Building Needs

What Is Custom Door Fabrication? Definition and Scope in Commercial Construction Custom door fabrication refers to the ...

Custom Stainless Steel Door Frames: Precision, Performance, and Compliance

Why Stainless Steel Door Frames Matter in Commercial Construction The Rise of Stainless Steel in High-Spec Facilities ...

Blast Doors in Commercial Construction: Protection, Compliance, and Custom Solutions

What Are Blast Doors and Why Are They Used? Definition and Purpose in High-Risk Facilities Blast doors are highly ...

Understanding Division 10 Specialties: Building Better Restrooms with Toilet Accessories & Partitions

What Are Division 10 Specialties in Commercial Construction? Overview of the MasterFormat® Classification System In the ...

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Understanding Storm-Rated Doors: Protection for Florida’s Commercial Buildings

What Are Storm-Rated Doors? Definition and Purpose of Storm-Rated Doors Storm-rated doors are specially designed ...

The Role of Hollow Metal Frames in Commercial Construction

What Are Hollow Metal Frames? Definition and Purpose of Hollow Metal Frames Hollow metal frames are a fundamental ...

MasterFormat® Classification System: Understanding Its Role in Construction Planning

In commercial construction, organization, classification, and standardization are crucial for efficient project ...

Top Features to Look for in Commercial Entry Doors

When selecting commercial entry doors, it’s essential to consider a variety of features that ensure security, ...

Understanding Division 8 Products: A Complete Guide for You

Understanding Division 8 Products and Their Importance in Construction In commercial construction, Division 8 products ...

Open, Closed, or Revolving?

Some doors are open. Some doors are closed. Some doors are revolving. In the door business, it is each of those and all ...

Learning, Launching, and Laughs

NAWIC’s Southeast Region’s 14 Chapters held their annual Spring Forum Friday and Saturday in Orlando. It was a ...

Good News About A Bridge!

Even though today may be a somber day for some, Sunday is coming! The darker the night, the brighter the light. Easter ...

Big News!

Have you heard the latest? We are rubbing our eyes and cleaning out our ears to make sure we were reading and hearing ...

Did You Get Pinched Today?

Today is the day you can be pinched if you are not wearing green. It’s St. Patrick’s Day and legend goes if you aren’t ...

Is Your Calendar Marked? It is WIC Week!

Coast to Coast and North to South this week there are celebrations, presentations, and gatherings applauding all things ...

Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention

Not to make your mood morose, but it's not new news that we are in unique and challenging times. It is in these times ...

Happy Presidents' Day or Is It?

Today is not just a day schools, banks, the stock market, or post offices are closed but it is a day to pause and ...

Hello, Will You Be Our Valentine?

We are feeling the love around here on this Valentine's Day and we wanted to send some love your way. So we've penned a ...

Merry Christmas!

An Original Thankgiving Poem For You

Giving Thanks © 2021

To Our Veterans, We Salute You

Today is a distinguished holiday in our nation. It is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who have served our country in ...

Funny Friday!!

Not sure how your week's been, but couldn't we all use a good laugh today? Have you ever laughed at yourself? Or ...

Oh What A Night!

The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) Orlando Chapter recently held their annual Awards & ...

We Are Thrilled To Announce...

Mills & Nebraska has been awarded as a Top Workplaces company for a second year in a row by The Orlando Top ...

The Power of Together

Great blessing for us to have Senator Bracy spend a few hours touring our operations to gain more insight in how to ...

88 Looks Great!

Let's celebrate for we have turned 88! We celebrate another milestone in our company's history this week - 88 years ago ...

Joyous Easter!

As we enter into the Holy Weekend known as Easter, may you take some time reflect on the great love and sacrifice of a ...

Award Winning Recognition

We are sending a shout out to one of our partners, Hurd Construction, for their recent recognition and award from the ...

It's WIC Week and We Are Women Opening Doors!

This week has been WIC Week across the country - Women In Construction Week. There have been celebrations, ...

Wrapping It Up - Putting a Pretty Bow on Lean

Over the last few videos you've seen what lean thinking looks like, how it works in practice, the benefit to workers, ...

Lean Process - Can Work Wait?

Ever been at work waiting on direction from someone so you can get your job done? It can be frustrating and a waste of ...

From Point A to Point Pick Up

Our Hollow Metal Shop Supervisor takes us on a mini tour of the hollow metal shop. He tells us how a door becomes ready ...

Lean Leadership

What is Lean Leadership and how do employees take ownership of their work? It starts with the culture. Creating and ...

Looking Lean This Week

Has the beginning of the new year inspired you to set goals to lose weight, be healthier, and/or get rid of clutter? ...

Merry Christmas!

"Behold we bring you tidings of great joy!" That is how the story started many years ago when angels announced the ...

The Sale Of The Century - Take Two!

You've heard of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday but have you heard of Mills Third? We are having our ...

The Sale of the Century!

You've heard of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday but have you heard of Mills First and Third? We are ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving may we remember all that the Pilgrims gave up and sacrificed when they left the familiar and came to ...

What An Honor!

Recently we were awarded the Orlando Sentinel's Top Workplaces award! What makes this award so special is because our ...

Thank You Veterans!

We appreciate the sacrifice and dedication of all our veterans - both past and present. We honor our veterans with our ...

When Buildings Grow Legs And Walk

Ever need to check your eyes because you can't believe what you are seeing? Well, call it a miracle or call it amazing, ...

Good Advice Inside

Did you know that good advice works best when it's implemented? Our Owner, Bridget Pulsifer, was recently part of the ...

What Does Dedicated Look Like?

If longevity is a precursor to dedication, then Mills & Nebraska has been blessed with a very dedicated man. After ...

Happy Independence Day USA!

On July 4, 1776 our Founding Fathers who were members of the Continental Congress agreed on the language in the ...

Happy Birthday To Us!

On June 21, 2020 MIlls & Nebraska celebrated another milestone birthday. We turned 87 and we feel great! In 1933 ...

Wishing The Best!

A longtime Mills & Nebraska employee retired from the door business to go boating. Mike Dorman (whose name may have ...

Remembering On This Holiday

During this Memorial Day holiday may we all pause and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice the men and women in our ...

Sponsor Spotlight

Isn't it nice to be recognized by your peers? Well, recently our company was the featured Sponsor Spotlight in NAWIC's ...

Hope Beyond Circumstances

Beyond the chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, remember the miracles of this holy season and receive the hope He offers.

We Did It Again!

Last year we added to our tool belt the coveted WBENC Certification (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) for ...

A Message From Us - We Are Open For Business

Dear M&N Customers, Suppliers, and Friends,

Bringing Women In Construction Together

We are proud supporters and sponsors of the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). ...

Dedication and Loyalty

At Mills & Nebraska we sincerely appreciate the talents, dedication and loyalty of our team members. Recently we ...

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!!

Tis The Season!

13,000 attendees, 900 lights, 600+ pieces of candy, 100s of "Merry Christmas!" greetings, 7 Santa hats, 3 reindeer ...

Come Out And See Us!

Woo-hoo!

We like celebrating people - whether it's our customers and their milestones or our own peeps. Once a month we take a ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Good As Gold

You May Move Your Tassels to the Left

Recently two of our employees, Cathy and Jennifer, graduated from the Turner School of Construction Management. Albeit ...

Giving Back

Florida Building Material Association

Fun Fact Friday

Do you like little morsels of information you can chew on? We sure do. This Friday's Fun Fact comes from Joe, our Over ...

Multiax in Action

We shot a short video of our "we're soo smitten with our almost new toy" - the multiax. In this segment the multiax is ...

An Orlando Landmark

Celebrating Our Peeps!

A company with great employees doing great things is a great company. Here at Mills&Nebraska we like to celebrate ...

You Like Us! You Really Like Us!

The National Association of Women In Construction (aka NAWIC) recently held their Greater Orlando Chapter Awards ...

We Have An Ax To Grind

In looking for innovative, efficient, ways and means to meet our customers needs and provide the quality products we ...

Giving A Shout Out!

Lean On Me

M&N University

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." At Mills&Nebraska not ...

Look What We've Added To Our Tool Belt!

Central Florida Lumber and Supply Company, Inc. d/b/a Mills & Nebraska announces that earlier this year it ...

Looking for Bullet Proof Doors?

Safety is an increasing concern for more and more public and government places of business. With this concern comes the ...

What’s the Best Known Address in Orlando?

Specialty Commercial Doors

Some of the most common commercial door types include: Aluminum Fiberglass - FRP Hollow metal Wood

Fire Rated Commercial Door Solutions

When searching for fire rated commercial door solutions with glass, often the best solution is an Air Louver glass ...

Exceptional Design and Engineering: RIXSON Door Closures

From their inception in 1900, RIXSON has been a leader in the door industry. Inspired to create door closures that ...

SARGENT Locks

Since 1810, SARGENT has been leading the industry with new locking innovations and dependable design.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ceco Wind and Fire Rated Doors Stand Up to the Worst Conditions

In many areas of the country you can find specialty purpose shelters and rooms designed to withstand the devastating ...

Sound Tech Xpress Acoustical Doors

The need for noise reducing solutions spans industries and impacts almost every building. From HVAC units and heavy ...

Quality Commercial Doors in Two Locations

While we do deliver and install our products locally and regionally, Mills & Nebraska maintains a large inventory ...

Steel Security Door Hardware

In a previous post we discussed the benefits of stainless steel security doors and frames. Durability, functionality, ...

Eggers Lead Lined Doors

Eggers has been offering finest architectural wood products since its inception in 1884. Known for their beautiful, ...

Division 10 Accessories

Here at Mills & Nebraska we have extensive experience providing General Contractors and Architects with wrap around ...

Yale Locks

As one of the oldest international brands, Yale locks are known the world over for the quality of their locking ...

Commercial Wood Doors with Glass

When searching for commercial visions with glass, often the best solution is an Air Louver glass window, especially ...

Hager Companies Commercial Door Hardware Products

Since 1878 the Hager company name has been a staple in the hinge industry. Built on a foundation of "quality products ...

Commercial Door Types

From educational facilities to shopping plazas, commercial doors can be found in a range of industries and are expected ...

Division 10 Washroom Accessories

With projects ranging from commercial and residential multi-family to hospitals and hospitality, washroom accessories ...

Aluminum Commercial Doors

Aluminum is one of the most common building material choices for commercial doors. Paring functionality with long life ...

Product of the Week - Ceco Hollow Metal Frames

This week's Product of the Week are the Ceco SU Series hollow metal door frames.

Division 10 Building Specialties

At Mills & Nebraska we know how much time and energy you put into ensuring that your construction projects are a ...

Division 10 Products

When you are looking for Division 10 Specialties products it can be daunting to consider all of the thousands of ...

Stainless Steel Security Doors and Frames

Stainless steel security doors are a staple of security facilities around the world. Combining the best in durability ...

Yale Commercial Locks

When you are looking for a locking solution to complete your doors there are many options to chose from. Yale brand ...

Commercial Doors for a Variety of Applications

From hospitals to government buildings, commercial doors of all shapes and sizes can be found in nearly every public or ...

Commercial Door Hardware

Commercial doors are found in nearly every industry, serve a wide range of functions, and come in all shapes and sizes. ...

Construction Specialties Wall Protection

Construction Specialties, Inc. (C/S) is a trusted name in the wall protection industry. Often found in commercial ...

CECO Blast Resistant Door Frames

CECO Door, living up to its reputation for top of the line door and frame solutions, offers builders a powerful line of ...

Taymor Door Hardware

Since 1948, Taymor has brought thoughtful design, great performance, and significant value to residential and ...

Smart Security: Commercial WiFi Locks

In keeping with ASSA ABLOY's long history of innovation and industry leading technology, ASSA ABLOY offers users a way ...

Plastpro Fiberglass Entry Doors

With a customer-focused philosophy, Plastpro has been a leading manufacturer of high-end fiberglass exterior doors ...

ASSA ABLOY Aperio Wireless Locks

ASSA ABLOY has a long history as an industry leader in locks, locking systems, and architectural hardware. Pioneers of ...

Special-Lite Aluminum Doors

Building their brand on long-life entrance products that stand the test of time even in the harshest environments, ...

Impact Commercial Traffic Doors - Product of the Week

Impact Traffic Commercial Doors Durulite Standard impact commercial traffic doors, manufactured by Chase Doors are ...

Exterior Door Trim and Handles Explained

Knowing if your exterior door requires trim and, if so, what type of trim can be a complicated problem for building ...

Fire Rated Doors

Now a days we take the presence of fire rated exit doors for granted. Hotels, movie theaters, restaurants, and nearly ...

ASSA ABLOY Norton Door Operators - Product of the Week

Norton Door Controls has been offering a comprehensive line of door controls since 1880. Built on a promise of superior ...

FRP Doors and Frames

For anyone looking for durability and functionality in their doors and frames, FRP doors and frames are often the ideal ...

Huttig Therma-Tru Doors - Product of the Week

When it comes to exterior doors, Therma-Tru has been leading the industry in excellence for over a decade. Since 1962 ...

Division 10 Materials

We know that general contractors and architects work hard to make each project a success. Which is why Mills & ...

Product of the Week: Bobrick Detention Grade Toilet Accessories

Headquartered in North Hollywood, CA Bobrick has been manufacturing best-in-class washroom accessories and partitions ...

Product of the Week: VT Architectural Commercial Wood Veneer Doors

Founded in 1956, VT Industries is a leading manufacturer of architectural commercial wood veneer doors. Now with its ...

VT Architectural Stile & Rail Wood Doors

Founded in 1956, VT Industries is a leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors. Now with its third generation ...

Ceco Hurricane Doors - Our Product of the Week

This week's product of the week are the Ceco Trio-E hurricane rated storm doors. Meeting the most stringent code ...

New Therma-Tru Service Commercial Door Installation Videos!

We are very excited to share with our readers three new videos from Therma-Tru. These new service videos are designed ...

VETERAN’S DAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2014

In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four ...

Pemko Fire Door Gaskets

Pemko Gasketing Adhesive gasketing , Pemko fire door gaskets meet the requirements of Category G and Category H seals. ...

Product of the Week: Rockwood 555 Flush Bolt for Metal Doors

This week's Product of the Week is the Rockwood 555 Flush Bolt for metal doors. Constructed from brass, the Flush Bolt ...

Product of the Week: VT Architectural Wood Doors

Founded in 1956, VT Industries is a leading manufacturer of architectural wood doors. Now with its third generation ...

Fiberglass and Aluminum Commercial Door Installation

When a local, well known amusement park needed some new commercial doors when updating a public attraction facility ...

Product of the Week: Commercial Door Hardware from Hager Hinges

No door is complete without the commercial door hardware that completes the look and functionality of the project. ...

Product of the Week: ASSA ABLOY FRP Doors

Meet this week's product of the week, ASSA ABLOY fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) exterior doors with aluminum ...

Hardwood Trim from Green Forest Industries

Green Forest Industries, Inc. (GFI) has a reputation as a top of the line hardwood trim and molding manufacturer. Since ...

VT Industries' VTquickship Delivers Commercial Doors on Time

Known for their exceptionally fast response time, VT Industries has a reputation for producing beautiful, functional ...

Precision Frameworks Commercial Door Frames and Door Hardware

Finding the right door to seamlessly blend into your construction and satisfy your building requirements is an ...

Product of the Week: All Points Hardware

At Mills & Nebraska we work hard to make sure we carry top of the line door solutions for any application. From ...

RDI Handrail

While Mills & Nebraska is best known for our door products and hardware, we also carry some of the best in hardware ...

Storm Rated Doors for Commercial Use

For commercial and residential builders in storm prone areas of the country, storm rated doors are a necessity for long ...

Taymor Commercial Door Hardware

For over 60 years Taymor has been a leading name in commercial hardware solutions for builders. With a large catalogue ...

Product of the Week: Ceco Metal Door Frames

Founded over 100 years ago, Ceco Door is a world leading manufacturer of steel doors and frames. Focused on commercial, ...

Barn Door Track Systems

Founded in 1897, Goldberg Brothers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialty hardware and decor products. With a ...

Commercial Doors and Hardware in Orlando, FL

With over 80 years in the construction business, MILLS & NEBRASKA has a proud history of supplying and installing ...

Mills and Nebraska Door and Trim

Finding the right door and trim to meet your needs can be a daunting process. With so many options available it can be ...

Independence Day Celebrated the Mills & Nebraska Way

This year the MILLS & NEBRASKA Orlando office celebrated the 4th of July with an all day Independence Day ...

Welcome to the MILLS & NEBRASKA Blog!

Welcome to the MILLS & NEBRASKA commercial building solutions blog! MILLS & NEBRASKA provides and installs ...