Mediachase Announces Site Launch of Kwikset

Feb. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Mediachase is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new site for Kwikset®, a Stanley Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement brand.  Kwikset manufactures and markets a complete line of door locks and door hardware including door knobs, door levers, deadbolts, handlesets, pocket door hardware and electronic keyless entry locks for residential and light commercial applications.  Stanley Black & Decker chose the Mediachase ECF as its new platform to replace old and varying product catalog platforms across its brands.  Kwikset is the first brand to be relaunched on the new ECF platform, to be followed by Baldwin Hardware and Pfister websites in 2011.  
Kwikset leverages the powerful Catalog Management and other systems of the ECF to display its product catalog, videos, warranty information, online product registration, and other critical and informative consumer information.  Kwikset was easily able to integrate with a third party content management system, SiteFinity, which similar to the ECF uses the powerful Lucene Search Engine technology.  Access to the full source code gives Kwikset ultimate control and flexibility with their projects.  
“The reason why we selected ECF G5 is the ability to use built in functionality provided and only making updates to the source code on a limited basis,” said Liz Doan, project manager from Stanley Black & Decker.  “This helps us to support our business and make changes with quicker turnaround times.”  
Just as customers use Kwikset locks to protect their valuables, Kwikset uses the ECF to protect its technology and business investments.  By choosing a .NET platform that is highly customizable, extendable, and scalable with included multiple site and multiple brand functionalities, Stanley Black & Decker has protected its valuable online business presence.  Visit Kwikset.com to view the complete solution built on the strong architecture of Mediachase ECF G5.  For additional information, (or for a sample, copy or demo), contact Joe Grause or visit www.mediachase.com/commerce.

About Mediachase
Mediachase designs, integrates, and builds innovative software products and tools for companies needing to streamline internal and external business activities.  With thousands of customers worldwide, Mediachase is committed to improving the business lives of people implementing connected systems.  Mediachase software combines the stability and support of commercial products while providing openness, choice, and complete control through source code licensing.  The flagship ASP .NET eCommerce Framework (ECF) powers hundreds of eCommerce sites globally, and is the .NET commerce platform of choice for industry-leading companies, enterprises, and agencies.  For over twelve (12) years Mediachase software has enabled seamless, successful implementations for our customers and worldwide network of partners and developers.

Founded in 1997, Mediachase is a privately held company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Washington, DC and Kaliningrad, RU.

About Kwikset
Stanley Black & Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, and more.

The Stanley Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group (HHI) is part of the company's Mechanical Access Solutions division. HHI develops, manufactures, markets and sells builders' hardware, residential and commercial door hardware, kitchen and bath faucets, shower systems and bath accessories under the Stanley®, National Hardware®, Kwikset®, Weiser ®, Baldwin ®, and Price Pfister® brands. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., HHI has a global sales force and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.


Contact Information:
Mediachase:
Joe Grause
202-355-7125
Joseph.grause@mediachase.com
www.mediachase.com

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Mediachase designs, integrates, and builds innovative software products and tools to streamline internal and external business activities. The flagship ASP .NET eCommerce Framework (ECF) is the .NET commerce platform of choice for industry-leaders.