Monroe Engineering Unveils DoorWave: A Hands‑Free Door Pull to Reduce Germ Spread

Monroe launches handsfreedoorpull.com to support Covid‑19 response

Rochester Hills, MI— May 20, 2020 — Monroe Engineering LLC has secured a U.S. patent for its DoorWave Hands‑Free Door Pull, now available worldwide. The device eliminates the need to touch door handles, providing a simple, ten‑minute retrofit solution that is manufactured domestically.

“Touching door handles is a major source of germ transfer,” says Garrett Morelock, CEO of Monroe. “The DoorWave lets users swing doors with their foot, keeping freshly washed hands free from contact. We are launching this product on a mass scale because it addresses a critical public‑health need amplified by the pandemic.”

Monroe is partnering with leading maintenance and repair distributors in the United States and Canada to supply small businesses, churches, schools, and community centers. A dedicated website, handsfreedoorpull.com, offers product videos, installation instructions, and purchasing options. Large‑scale buyers—such as malls, airports, restaurants, and government agencies—can contact the company directly for bulk inquiries.

“We’ve spent weeks developing action plans to return our teams to work safely,” says Tim Presley, Spangle Fasteners. “Cleaning door handles is a persistent challenge. DoorWave minimizes contact and reduces our risk factor with a minimal investment.”

Contact Information

Justin Krillenberger – jkrillenberger@askmonroe.com – (877) 801‑8240

Media Inquiries: Dave Scharrer – dscharrer@askmonroe.com

About Monroe Engineering

Monroe Engineering is a diversified global industrial manufacturer and distributor. The company offers value‑added solutions across medical equipment, transportation, aerospace, and defense, operating 18 Product Centers of Excellence in rubber & sealing, industrial hinges & hardware, casters & gas springs, certified aerospace hardware & electrical components, and cables & harnesses. Monroe also maintains VMI distribution centers across the United States.

For more information, visit askmonroe.com or mrohardware.com. The DoorWave hands‑free door pull is patented under U.S. Patent 9,822,572.