Effective October 1, all Martin Garage Doors up to 8' high will come with curve shields---a new protective device that keeps errant hands and fingers away from moving door. It is the 15 th standard feature on every Martin Door. The device will mount easily onto the reverse angle bracket shield, using existing holes in the shield.

The device was initially designed to meet new European standards for safety.

There will be no additional cost added to the price of a Martin Door with the new standard feature, according to Dave Martin, chairman of MDM.

“We're trying to do our best to protect hands and fingers,” Martin said of the new device. He said the shield continues to send a message that Martin continues to make the safest garage door on the market.

“As a responsible sectional garage door manufacturer you can be assure that with a Martin Door, it's the finest and safest garage door you can buy in the world,” Martin said.