Sunday 30 June 2013

ROLLS-ROYCE USED AS FRONTLINE DENTAL SURGERY DURING WWI ESTIMATED TO SELL FOR £600,000 AT BONHAMS

 
The 1913 ‘Silver Ghost’ London-to-Edinburgh Tourer was once the property of a pioneering French-American dentist who volunteered for the Red Cross during The Great War
 
A Rolls-Royce used as a mobile dental surgery during the First World War will join the impressive line-up of motor cars at this year’s Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on Friday 12th July.

The 1913 Rolls-Royce 45/50hp ‘Silver Ghost’ London-to-Edinburgh Tourer (estimate £600,000 - £800,000) was bought by a wealthy Englishman for £1,016 (approximately £100,000 in today’s money) in September 1913, before passing to its second owner Auguste Charles Valadier in October 1915. A wealthy French-American living in Paris, Valadier would become instrumental in pioneering the development of maxillofacial re-constructive surgery to treat service personnel injured during The Great War.

On the outbreak of hostilities in 1914 Valadier had been keen to help the war effort in some way. He volunteered his services to the British Red Cross Society in Paris, who accepted him for duty in October that year.

Valadier established the first unit dedicated to the treatment of facial injuries, which helped facilitate the later progress of plastic surgery for use in facial reconstruction.

By the end of 1916 he was stationed at Boulogne and the Rolls-Royce – then bodied in limousine style – had been modified to incorporate a dentist’s chair in the rear.

A colleague who worked alongside Valadier at the time noted: 
“In Boulogne there was a great fat man with sandy hair and a florid face, who had equipped his Rolls-Royce with a dental chair, drills and the necessary heavy metals. The name of this man... was Charles Valadier.”

Valadier would serve throughout the war, attaining the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1919 and being knighted in 1921, having been granted British citizenship the previous year.

After Valadier’s ownership, the Rolls-Royce was returned to limousine coachwork and later served as a breakdown vehicle, complete with jib crane at the rear.

The car was purchased by the current owner’s father Denis Flather in 1965 and rallied extensively both at home and abroad over a 25-year period. Mr Flather was a wealthy industrialist in charge of the family’s steel company in Sheffield. His grandfather William Thomas Flather had been a pioneer Sheffield steel maker and processor who developed new grades of steel to create tougher materials.

Denis Flather’s father David was a founder member of the Sheffield Motor Club in 1903, and Denis grew up with motor vehicles and competitive motorsport. He founded the BTDA – later the British Trials and Rally Drivers Association – built and raced 500cc racing cars, was chairman of BRM, an active member of the RAC Competitions Committee, and one of a trio of businessmen who bought the remains of Aston Martin from the receiver in 1975.

The London-to-Edinburgh model draws its name from Ernest W. Hives’s legendary journey between the two cities in September 1911. Hives completed the 400-mile trip using top gear only, averaging a remarkable 24.32 miles to the gallon.

Thereafter the factory was flooded with requests for replica models, and genuine London-to-Edinburgh Silver Ghosts remain today among the most coveted of all of the model variants.

The car is offered for sale by Bonhams with an extensive history file including a copy of the army record of Auguste Charles Valadier.

Among other cars on offer at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction is the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 in which five-times Formula 1 World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio won two grands prix on his way to his second World Drivers’ Championship. 
 
Other entries include the 1955 Maserati 300S Sports-Racing Spider that finished third in the 1955 Sebring 12-Hours (estimate £3.5m - £4.5m), a 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 ‘Le Mans’ Tourer (estimate £1.4m - £1.8m), the 1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 CoupĂ© bought by the Beatles’ John Lennon on the day he passed his driving test (estimate £180,000 - £220,000), and an example of the ultimate Ferrari from the 1960s – the 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast – that is one of only six right-hand drive models made (estimate £800,000 - £1m).

Items in the auction will be available to view from 10am until 6pm on Thursday 11th July, and from 9am on Friday 12th July. The sale will begin at 11am on Friday 12th July with automobilia, and continue at 2.15pm with Motor Cars. 


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BOND CAR SURFACES! ICONIC 007 LOTUS ESPRIT ‘SUBMARINE’ CAR TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER AT RM’S FORTHCOMING LONDON SALE

 
RM Auctions lifts the gavel on the one and only functional submarine car, used in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, at its eagerly awaited central London sale, 8–9 September
 
  • Fully functioning submarine car was designed and fitted to propel underwater
  • The actual car seen, on screen, driving underwater; one of the most famous movie cars of all time
  • Never before offered for sale
  • Amazing story of ‘lost and found’
 
“Pay attention, 007, RM Auctions is about to sell one of my most ingenious creations and we wouldn’t want it to fall into enemy hands”. Well, ‘Q’ might be a little concerned that his incredible Lotus Esprit Series 1 ‘Submarine’ Car is due to be sold at auction, but for millions of movie fans out there, the appearance of this iconic Bond car on the open market represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

No Bond car has ever done anything as outrageous as transform itself into a submarine. Used to incredible effect in the film The Spy Who Loved Me, starring Roger Moore, the white Lotus commonly tops the polls when generations of movie fans are asked to vote on their favourite film cars of all time. Like all the best Bond cars, the Lotus was a veritable war chest of weaponry and gadgetry, all designed to fox and foil the enemy, whilst also helping Bond to another hard-won victory for Queen and country.

The vehicle to be offered by RM Auctions at its forthcoming London sale, 8-9 September, in Battersea Park, is the one and only fully functioning car especially designed and built for the famous underwater sequence seen on screen in the 1977 film. Abundantly authenticated, and known as ‘Wet Nellie’ on the set, it was developed from one of six Esprit body shells used in the making of the film. As the only car to be built into a fully operational, self-propelled ‘submarine’, by Perry Oceanographic, based in Riviera Beach, Florida, it is the vehicle which claimed the most screen time in the film. The driver of the car was Don Griffin, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and test pilot for Perry, who operated the vehicle utilizing its motorized propellers while manoeuvring with levered steering mechanisms. At the time, the car was said to have cost over $100,000 to create (equivalent to nearly a half million dollars today).

Subsequent to filming the underwater scenes in the Bahamas, the vehicle was shipped to Long Island, NY, where it was kept in an unassuming storage unit on a ten year rental, paid in advance. Fate later intervened when, in 1989, the then rent delinquent unit was put up ‘blind’ for public auction. A modest winning bid from an area couple brought surprise and wonder when the blankets were removed to reveal the iconic 007 ‘Submarine’ Car. After positive authentication, the Lotus was shown occasionally – including a stint at the Petersen Automotive Museum – but mostly kept closely under wraps, until now.

Max Girardo, Managing Director, RM Auctions, Europe, says: 
“We have a great track record in selling incredible and iconic movie cars, and this particular Lotus is certainly up there amongst the most famous cars of all time. Over the years, millions of moviegoers have stared in awe as the Lotus transformed itself into a submarine, and now, perhaps one of them will have an opportunity to own it. Her Majesty’s Secret Service aside, it surely is the ultimate beach accessory”!

RM Auctions sold “the most famous car in the world”, the Aston Martin DB5 used by Sean Connery in the enormously popular Goldfinger and Thunderball movies, for an incredible £2.9 million during its 2010 London sale.

For further information on RM Auctions’ forthcoming London sale, or to view a frequently updated list of entries, visit rmauctions.com or contact RM’s London office at +44 (0) 20 7851 7070 . 
 
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Saturday 29 June 2013

CE Marking - SWS UK Have Got it Covered

Compulsory CE marking is almost here. From the 1st July all manufacturers will be legally obliged to CE mark every garage door, gate, non-fire industrial and commercial door they supply. From this date it will be illegal to supply products covered by a harmonised European standard without a CE Mark.

New Legislation

Under the old Construction Products Directive CE Marking was a voluntary requirement. From the 1st July this legislation will be replaced with the Construction Products Regulation where CE marking will be mandatory for all UK door manufacturers.
A spokesperson from SWS UK commented:

"Here at SWS UK we have been CE marking our products since 2005 and have now adapted our procedures to ensure we comply with the new Construction Products Regulation. This means you can rest assured that all products purchased from SWS UK meet all legal requirements just as they always have.

"Our previously issued declarations of conformity are now replaced by declarations of performance. These are available on request in either a printed or digital format.
"The CE labels that we attach to the products we manufacture have also been updated in line with the requirements of CPR".

A word of caution:
If you rebrand any of the products you receive from SWS under your own product names or modify any of the products you receive, these will not be covered by SWS declarations of performance or the CE label attached to the product. For these affected products you will need to create your own CE labels for the products.

You are authorised to use this information in your CE marking process, to cascade the SWS initial type testing results and for SWS declarations of performance to be incorporated into your technical files.

For further information please contact your account manager on 01524 772400.





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Friday 28 June 2013

New DHF website is essential point of entry into the door, gate and hardware sector


 The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has marked its increasing growth and influence by launching a new website: dhfonline.org.uk .

The site has been designed as a “must visit” destination for trade and building professionals seeking information on industrial and commercial doors, shutters, garage doors, powered gates, metal and timber doorsets and manufacturers of locks, building hardware and architectural ironmongery.

And, for the first time, the DHF website sets out to attract home owners looking for door security solutions and guidance on choosing garage doors and powered residential gates.

The website has been designed as a rich online resource that will provide professionals in all sectors of the building industry and consumers with comprehensive technical expertise, information, knowledge, advice and practical help.

Trade and consumer visitors can easily locate and download advisory documents and guides that provide detailed technical advice and expert guidance on the correct choice of DHF members’ products and services.

With the ultimate aim of maintaining and raising quality standards throughout the industry, the site details how all DHF members must meet Quality Assured Standards of competence and customer service. The code of conduct governing members’ standards of workmanship, quality, training, safety, business integrity and CE marking compliance is also available on the site.

The DHF has been consistently driving up the standards of quality and technical excellence, training and expertise of its members. The new website has an easy to use search tool that makes it simple for visitors to identify member companies by their product and service offering. Visitors seeking members companies that install, repair or maintain products can additionally search for providers by postcode.

There is a huge library of technical guides and support information that enables DHF member companies to ensure their products are compliant with latest legislation and meet all up to date health and safety standards. This exclusive content is only available on the members-only part of the site.

Said Bob Perry, executive chairman of the DHF: 

“Customers, specifiers and end users - whether trade or consumer - choose the online route to gather information about the products and services they require and to identify and make contact with quality assured suppliers. Our new website is their essential entry point into the door, gate and hardware sectors.

“It is also a must visit destination for non member companies in those sectors to learn about the benefits of applying for membership of the DHF so they can take advantages of the commercial benefits that DHF membership can bring.”



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Thursday 27 June 2013

Old school, bang up to date

 
The Teckentrup Depot’s range of insulated side hinged garage doors continues to wow consumers. The combination of designs and finishes is almost limitless and, although considered “old school” by some, the insulated panels, extruded aluminum frame sections and window options are definitely making a contemporary statement.

The company has seen considerable interest in the design possibilities from consumers since launching its brochure in 2012. This striking design with feature windows is typical of the styles that are bringing side hinged garage doors bang up to date!

For details of the Carteck side hinged garage door range call on 01925 924050 or email jim@teckentrupdepot.co.uk




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Wednesday 26 June 2013

New Hormann ThermoPro Plus - even better insulation


The new ThermoPro Plus entrance doors from Hörmann offer even better insulation values while maintaining the high levels of security, ease of use and quality for which the ThermoPro range is renowned.

The new doors feature a 65mm thick steel door leaf mounted on a composite frame. This frame adds to the insulation value since it offers a better thermal break and the thicker door is filled with rigid CFC free PU foam for both strength and insulation. Not only does the door leaf contribute to enhanced insulation but the 80mm aluminium door frame also has PU foam infill and a thermal break. Triple seals on the threshold strip and another thermal break all help to maximise insulation to give a fitted door with a thermal u value as low as 1.0W/m2K.

This range of contemporary and classic styles of entrance doors is also highly secure thanks to multi-point locking. Conical swing bolts, security bolts and a lock bolt pull the door tightly shut.
Three further security bolts on the hinge side, in conjunction with the three standard hinges, make it practically impossible to force the door open.

Glazing panels add to the styling options and are available as either double or triple glazed units. All feature laminated security glass on the exterior and safety glass on the interior. Matching side elements and transom lights give more styling and design choice to create an impressive entrance.

For full details on the new range go to www.hormann.co.uk, e-mail info@hormann.co.uk or call direct on 01530 516888.
 
 


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Tuesday 25 June 2013

HOPPE offers a Helping Hand to Make CE Marking as Easy as A, B, C


HOPPE (UK) Ltd leaders in the field of door and window hardware are offering a helping hand to make CE Marking as easy as A, B, C thanks to the ARRONE AR915.
 
With CE Marking of external doorsets, including emergency escape doorsets, now compulsory, HOPPE, the manufacturer synonymous with innovation, quality and performance in hardware for the architectural and window and door sectors, is on hand to offer advice.
 
Andy Matthews, HOPPE’s National Sales & Marketing Manager for the Architectural Division comments:  
“Everyone in the supply chain must now heed the legal requirements placed on them with the introduction of compulsory CE Marking. Traditionally, a specifier has had a choice between a complete doorset; a kit of components from a single source for assembly as a tailormade doorset on site; or a door assembly comprising individual components from various sources for on-site assembly. Following the new legislation, while this will not change, it WILL become an offence to put a construction product into the market without a CE Mark if it’s covered by a hEn (Harmonised European Standard).
 
“This means that from July, any door assembly, completed on site, comprising of components from more than one source cannot be CE Marked as it is not covered by a harmonised standard. This rule applies even if those component parts – such as hinges, door closers, locks and glazing etc – are themselves individually CE Marked.
 
“Any EN 179 lock product needs to be tested with the lever furniture or push pad supplied as a complete unit and the CE Mark must be applied to lever locksets offering emergency escape on final exit doors, or normally locked doors on escape routes, e.g. wages office; a dispensary etc. 
 
“Even though AIs will still be able to continue to schedule ironmongery for Internal, External, fire and escape doors in the same bespoke way that they have always done, the introduction of the new regulations on CE marking covered by the Constructions Product Regulations (CPR) is bringing significant changes to the industry.
 
“When it comes to compliance for external emergency exit door use, ask for a CE marked lockset to BS EN 179, and a Declaration of Performance (DoP) from your supplier. Even more simply, just select the ARRONE AR915 escape lock with one of our compatible HOPPE or ARRONE lever handles and AR228 spindle supplied as standard for your complete CE Marked Lockset.
 
For more guidance or information on the ARRONE AR915, please visit www.hoppe.co.uk or call 01902 484 400.
 
 


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Monday 24 June 2013

Push Part L back to 2014, pleads joinery industry

A clash of new regulations is going to create a costly and bureaucratic burden on the entire joinery industry, according to the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) last week.  It is calling for any implementation of proposed new Building Regulations to be pushed into 2014.

In another clear example of the impact of the continued delay to the announcement of Part L of the Building Regulations, the BWF is up in arms about the burdens on business that will now be caused if Part L is rushed through at the same time as joinery manufacturing and woodworking firms are dealing with the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and requirement for CE marking which becomes mandatory from 1 July.

Iain McIlwee, BWF chief executive, said: 
"The delay has meant that our members are spending time and money getting detailed u-value calculations complete for all relevant joinery products in order to comply with the CPR which comes into force next month. Revised Part L regulations could mean that all that work may need to be done again.

"We hear there are still many details on Part L still to be clarified, this process is taking too long.  Realistically implementation in 2013 is a non-starter if changes are being made.  It makes far more sense to defer proposed changes until next year. Business needs clarity, certainty and time to prepare."

BWF is currently dealing with unprecedented levels of calls to its technical help desk regarding the introduction of the CPR and has published guidance for members at www.bwf.org.uk/toolkit/ce-marking
 



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Sunday 23 June 2013

FORD “MAX” MODELS ATTRACT SCREEN AND SPORTS STARS

Ford fans from TV, film and sport wheeled out their award-winning “MAX” models to mark the cars’ UK sales success.


Ford’s versatile and stylish B-MAX, as driven by TV’s Vicki Butler-Henderson, is celebrating taking leadership of the small car MAV market within only six months of going on volume sale. Last month one in four small Multi-Activity Vehicles sold in the UK was a Ford B-MAX and it picked up the accolade of “Design of the Year” at the Fleet World Honours awards.

Fifth Gear presenter Vicki, who has a two-year-old daughter, has driven 8,000 miles in her innovative Ford B-MAX in combining the roles of mum, journalist and racing driver.
“I've tested the nippy new Ford B-MAX with sliding rear doors, which have proved a godsend to me when parking in the slimmest of spots,” said Vicki, for whom loading her daughter in and out of her car seat is made easy by the car’s unrestricted 1.5-metre wide side opening. “And as an avid Radio Five Live listener, the DAB radio is another great feature.”

The film industry’s Winston Ellis and Gurinder Chadha have driven five- and seven-seat versions of the acclaimed Ford C-MAX respectively. So far this year the Ford C-MAX range, which was named most popular MAV at last month’s Honest John awards, has taken 21 per cent of medium car MAV sales.

Actor Winston Ellis, of The Dark Knight and Pirates of the Caribbean, has driven a variety of Ford models in setting up Project Postcode, which utilises film, media and music to inform teenagers on modern-day issues such as knife crime, drugs and alcohol – prioritising the most vulnerable post code areas.

Winston, whose most recent Ford was a five-seat C-MAX, said: 
“My charitable commitments keep me on the road, covering many motorway miles. Ford’s SYNC connectivity system on my C-MAX links to my phone, downloading its contacts and playlists for hands-free calls and Bluetooth music streaming.”

Gurinder Chadha OBE, is a British film director who has explored mixed cultures through films, including Bride and Prejudice and Bend it like Beckham. Gurinder has been driving the seven-seat Ford C-MAX Grand for the past two years and Ford S-MAX for four years before. Gurinder said: 
“As a family we love the compact seven seater which is very handy for play dates with our twins’ friends, so we can carry five kids and two adults.”

Wheelchair athlete Jason Richards chooses a Ford S-MAX to transport his family, colleagues and sports equipment. Also a father of twins, Jason, whose short and long distance achievements include British championship wins in the 100, 200, 400, 800 metres, said: 
“You’d think that two bikes, two car seats, a racing wheelchair, an everyday wheelchair and three people would fill any car, but not my S-MAX. It is perfect for our needs and is also extremely comfortable. After a race where I have felt every tiny bump in the road, I appreciate the smooth drive home in my S-MAX, I can tell you!”

The “MAX” range is available in dealerships, with the Ford B-MAX priced from just £12,995 on-the-road. For those requiring even more space and versatility, there’s the Ford Galaxy or the all new Tourneo range.

For more information regarding Ford products in the UK, please visit www.ford.co.uk





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Saturday 22 June 2013

Garage Door and Gate Automation - A look at the latest technology and apps

By Derek Hibbart, Garage Door & Gate industry veteran and Editor of this Blog and the Door Industry Journal


In this feature we take a look at some of the latest technology that is being developed primarily for garage doors and automated gates but with the option in some cases for it to be used to control lighting, entrance doors and even domestic appliances from your smart phone or tablet.

Looking back to when I first became involved in the garage door and gate automation business back in 1982, the technology available then was distinctly analogue when compared to some of the existing and emerging technology available today.

For instance, does anyone remember the Garamatic garage door openers with infra-red remote control or the flashlight commander system, from if memory serves me correctly, Apex Doors in Bolton? Infra-red worked reasonably well as long as the sun was not out and the flashlight commander was somewhat erratic for a different reason, which I can’t quite remember.

Moving on to the 21st century........

Since the launch of Apple’s iPhone (TM) in 2007 the UK’s love affair with smart phones has just kept on growing. 

In 2012 over 50% of the mobile phones owned in the UK were smart phones, with people using them as intended, for internet browsing, calling, texting, emailing and now with the right kit installed you can even operate your garage door or gate or even more using a smart phone!

Anyone who attended BAU 2013 in Munich, Germany back in January will have noticed a plethora of App based control systems for anything from garage doors to roof blinds, all of which attracted a great deal of interest from visitors. Now as a result of this new technology, a number of manufacturers are bringing solutions to the UK and European markets.

Gary Ryecroft MD of Control Station Limited, an expert in this field comments:
"We have seen the growth of mobile apps in many consumer areas in recent years and now we are faced with exciting new possibilities and opportunities within the door and gate sector. One of the challenges is to make the technical set up and configuration as simple as it is to download and install an application on your mobile device, while maintaining compliance with security and safety requirements"
So what is currently available or soon to be launched on to the UK market? 

Well, the first to show their hands were Liftmaster with their myQ enabled technology and Bernal with their Homewave control system, both of which were promoted in our December issue - www.dijonline.co.uk/winter2012 on pages 42 and 22 respectively.

To follow on from our last issue, we’ll take a look at what’s available now and what is coming over the next couple of months. As you will see, we have summarised each product in quite a detailed manner, because each of the products represented offer slightly different technology and features.




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Friday 21 June 2013

AlluGuard ‘Rolls Out You Tube’



Following the launch of the Spring 2013 Insulated Garage Door brochure AlluGuard enters the ‘Social Media’ sector with introduction of a ‘You Tube’ Video highlighting the Features & Benefits of its product portfolio.

Gary Brooks says

“The Video coupled with the introduction of the new Brochure provides AlluGuard with the opportunity to showcase our product portfolio including the AlluGuard 77, which in December 2012 received the coveted Secured by Design (SBD) Award, the scheme calls for the installation of security products that meet police-approved standards. The SBD logo is the only symbol that guarantees national Police approval of a product, providing architects, planners, specifiers, builders and homeowners with reassurance that it provides a realistic level of resistance to criminal attack”.

“In keeping with our commitment to producing a successful range of products that are designed to meet our customers' needs and expectations, AlluGuard has also introduced the new ‘Next Generation’ Somfy Rollixo RTS Roller Garage Door Controller to its product portfolio, the Somfy Rollixo RTS is the complete solution for automated, roller garage doors”.
AlluGuard offers you the ‘Garage Door Specialist’ with unique products, thereby providing a competitve advantage and reiterates its status as a first-class product.

Should you wish to receive further information please email g.brooks@alluguard.co.uk or telephone 07795 064888.





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Thursday 20 June 2013

YALE DOOR AND WINDOW SOLUTIONS JOINS TWITTER


Yale Door and Window Solutions has joined Twitter to offer followers instant access to latest news from the world’s favourite lock company.

The largest supplier of multipoint locks to the fenestration industry has taken the decision to join the conversation on Twitter @YaleDWS following listening to customers to see which social media sites dominate the industry.

Says Jon Walker, Marketing Manager at Yale Door and Window Solutions: 

“Twitter is by far the quickest way to discover what’s new in the world, and this is exactly why Yale Door and Window Solutions has taken the strategic decision to sign up.

“At a time when every second counts in business, Twitter is an ideal platform for us to engage directly with customers and create awareness of issues in security, quickly and efficiently.  We will tweet on latest products, services and exclusive offers and can’t wait to join the conversation on industry trends.”  

Twitter is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based messages of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets".

To follow Yale Door and Window Solutions, please follow www.twitter.com/Yaledws.  For more information, visit www.yaledws.co.uk


 





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Wednesday 19 June 2013

MECHANICAL INNOVATION


A new regular comment column from Steve Ross, Managing Director at Mul-T-Lock UK is now being featured in The Door Industry Journal.
  
Here, in the first of many to come which was published in our Spring issue, Mul-T-Lock looks at the increase in presence of electromechanical systems and argues the case not to forget mechanical innovation.

New product and service development are essential to add value to any company.  Mul-T-Lock is no different, and even as a global brand, we are never complacent.

Mul-T-Lock is always looking for ways to add something our customers may not have been expecting, to enhance or even exceed their expectations, whilst at the same time staying abreast of latest industry standards to ensure our network of dealers is up to date.

And so, whilst some have seen the continuingly difficult economic climate as time to close down the hatches and protect their assets, Mul-T-Lock believes this is the perfect opportunity to help determine the next chapter in the life of our core business, in mechanical product development.

Mechanical v Electronic/Electromechanical
There is no question that the industry has seen a shift towards electronic and electromechanical security solutions for homes and businesses in recent times - for example, we have seen year on year growth in demand for these door solutions, which offer technology and convenience without compromising on quality and often retaining high levels of security. 

But, we also know, the technological solutions can only work with a good mechanical locking system in place, to provide the physical connection between the door and its frame. 

For this reason alone mechanical security remains to be an important sector in the UK, which has an ever-changing landscape that requires constant innovation and product development.

Good security will always depend on the locking mechanism, especially the quality of the cylinder. We can provide the most sophisticated, internet enabled, biometric scanning system in the world but if the locks are of poor design and poor quality, then security will be breached swiftly. 

It is really our responsibility as an industry to remind those responsible for security, whether of a home or business, of this back to basics approach.

Upgrading Security
There is another reason to be aware of upgrading security opportunities.  The requirement for effective mechanical locking solutions is also set to increase dramatically as a result of product lifecycles, which will see a significant majority of locks requiring replacement.

The life of a lock can be 10, 20 or 30 years and longer, so technology moves on in this period and there is no question that upgrading the lock cylinder on any door that is over 10 years old will deliver a significant improvement in protection from very little financial outlay.

This is also particularly pertinent in public sector work programmes, especially in schools and healthcare, where Government funding is now ring fenced to refurbish many sites where security measures have often been in situ since the developments were built.

Finally, the new CE regulations being enforced in July are significant.  These changes will affect everyone that deals with fire and / or smoke doors and emergency exits. 

It is the responsibility of any contractor (such as a locksmith) to ensure at all times that the product they are installing is ‘fit for purpose’ and meets the requirements of the door and building.

The real key to success is understanding the different market conditions and new opportunities, and being actively prepared to innovate and diversify, without affecting the core principles on which a company is built.

For Mul-T-Lock, our foundation was built on trusted mechanical systems and we are committed to evolving our ranges to ensure the latest innovative products are available, not only to offer the highest level of patented protection but also to enable a one stop solution where electronic and electromechanical security requirements are specified.

For more information, please visit www.mul-t-lock.co.uk .






Steve Ross         
Managing Director
Mul-T-Lock UK


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Tuesday 18 June 2013

Teckentrup’s birthday wish


As the Teckentrup Depot reaches its fifth birthday this month, its birthday wish is to beat the drum even louder for extension spring lifting gear. 

Since day one, the finest German engineering has been the foundation of the Carteck sectional garage door range and at its very heart is the elegantly simple extension spring lifting gear.

“We knew the industry would take some convincing” said Managing Director Jim Rodger “but garage door specialists soon caught-on when they compared our gear to the ugliest part of traditional sectional garage doors, the torsion spring. There’s so little to think about with our extension springs - no worrying about headroom or which type of gear you’ll need to fit. It’s just so simple when almost all sizes install in the same way and are 115mm low headroom as standard. For the consumer, the gear provides a smoother action than torsion springs and is hidden away for a tidy, safe installation. How many times have you seen rusty, oil dripping extension springs – never!” said Jim.

He concluded, “front mount torsion springs require lots of headroom and the low headroom alternative puts heavy torsion springs at the end of the tracks that can prove difficult to secure. Extension springs distribute the weight along the tracks evenly and don’t place undue load on any track fixing point. We know that after five years of strong sales the Carteck the extension spring is preferred by consumers and makes life easy for surveying and installing, here’s to the next five years!”

For details of the Carteck sectional garage door range call on 01925 924050 or email jim@teckentrupdepot.co.uk




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Monday 17 June 2013

Woodrite idigbo is just glorious!


What a stunning material idigbo is for making garage doors. Pale in colour, similar to oak, idigbo is a stable hardwood that finishes beautifully.

This pair of Woodrite Warwick Wemford garage doors (try saying that after you’ve skipped the Temperance Society meeting), supplied to Doorfit, is a fine example with their matching frames in a natural oak finish. Very different to cedar, idigbo is proving to be a popular alternative to oak.

Equally impressive is the view from the inside, albeit somewhat overshadowed by the interior of what can’t be described as your average garage! The solid construction of the doors makes the inside an attractive feature rather than the less appealing steel braced back found on the majority of garage doors.

For details of the Woodrite Warwick Idigbo range contact Woodrite on 01280 841010 or email to enquiries@woodritedoors.co.uk or visit www.woodritedoors.co.uk


 

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Sunday 16 June 2013

ST JAMES’S CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE ANNOUNCES STELLAR LINE-UP OF CARS

1954 Ferrari 375MM Scaglietti - Copyright: Boris Adolf, Fotograph
 
Organisers of the UK’s 2013 Concours of Elegance have announced its line-up of 60 spectacular cars which will be on display on the Royal lawns of St James’s, Central London from September 5-7, 2013.

With over 20 cars coming from the UK, 16 from Europe, 13 from the States and the rest from as far afield as Argentina, Mexico and Russia, many of these car have never before been seen in public.

Included in the line-up is the 1928 Bugatti Type 35B, winner of the first Monaco Grand Prix in 1929; the 1953 Mille-Miglia winner – a Ferrari 340 MM Vignale Spyder; and the 1969 Porsche 917K 023, winner of the 1970 24-Hours of Le Mans. Not to mention two World Speed Record holders and a number of other unique cars with notable histories both on and off the track. An extremely eclectic mix of rare cars, offering something for everyone.

The event aims to raise money for a number of charities working in the field of cancer care, support and research. The principal partner is Marie Curie Cancer Care, the charity which gives people with terminal illnesses the choice to die at home, surrounded by the people and things they cherish. Last year’s event raised in excess of £250,000 for charities.

In just one year, the UK’s Concours of Elegance has become one of the most talked about events in the international historic car calendar. Marlborough House, in London’s historic St James’s, is a 300-year-old Royal Palace adjacent to St James’s Palace and The Mall.

Book your Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at www.concoursofelegance.co.uk or by calling The Ticket Factory on 0844 338 8000. (International visitors, please call +44 121 767 5052.)

List of Cars as at June 10, 2013 - Correct at time of Publication
1907 Darracq 18HP Double-Phaeton
1907 Itala 120hp
1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Torpedo Grande Luxe Vanden Plas
1922 Hispano-Suiza Boulogne
1923 Delage Type DH V12
1924 Aston Martin Side Valve Boat-Tail Tourer
1924 Newton 200 Mile Race car
1925 Bentley 3 litre ‘Team Car’
1928 Bugatti Type 35B
1928 Bugatti Type 40 Cabriolet Fiacre ‘Lidia’
1929 Mercedes-Benz Type SS (W06) Cabriolet
1929 OM 665 SSMM 2.3 litre
1930 Bugatti Type 43A
1930 Bentley Speed Six ‘Old Number 3’ Vanden Plas Tourer
1930 Bentley Speed-Six ‘Sportsman CoupĂ©’ Gurney Nutting
1930 Cadillac V16 2 Passenger Roadster
1930 Stutz SV16 Monte Carlo Weymann
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Aprile Spider Corsa
1931 Bentley 8 litre Drop Head Coupé Park Ward
1932 Bugatti Type 50T Coach Profilée
1932 Bugatti Type 55 Open Sports Tourer
1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupé Freestone & Webb
1933 Napier-Railton 24 Litre Special
1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Brianza
1934 Duesenberg Sedan Limousine
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Erdmann & Rossi Streamline Roadster
1936 Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Streamlined Drophead Coupé H.J. Mulliner
1937 Horch 853 Sport Cabriolet Voll & Ruhrbeck
1938 Jaguar SS Graber Coupé
1938 Lancia Astura 4e SĂ©rie Cabriolet
1939 Bugatti 57C Cabriolet Voll & Ruhrbeck
1940 Aston Martin Type C Speed Model
1951 Delahaye Type 235 Saoutchik Cabriolet
1953 Fiat 8V Zagato
1953 Ferrari 340 MM Vignale Spyder
1953 Siata 208 CS Berlinetta Balbo
1953 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta Oblin
1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti - Image supplied: Copyright - Boris Adolf, Fotograph
1955 Bentley Continental Drop Head Coupé Park Ward
1955 Jaguar D-Type
1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spider Zagato
1955/56 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Speciale
1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 Zagato
1956 Ferrari 500 TR 0638MDTR
1956 Pegaso Z102 B 3.2 Touring Berlinetta
1958/9 Maserati Tipo 420/M/58 Eldorado Special
1959 Aston Martin DBR1/4
1960 Ferrari 250 GTO 64 C
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder Scaglietti
1964 Jaguar E-Type ‘Semi-lightweight’
1964 Ferrari 250 Le Mans Berlinetta Pininfarina
1966 Jaguar XJ13
1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spyder
1969 Porsche 917 Kurzheck #023
1994 Bugatti EB110 Super Sports

Event History
Concours d’ElĂ©gance date from 17th century France where the aristocracy paraded their highly ornate horse-drawn carriages through the parks of Paris. In time the carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competitive ‘beauty pageant’ for automobile owners.

The success of a concours ultimately comes down to the excellence of the cars entered. The rarer and more significant the examples on show, the better the concours. A car’s history and provenance will not only make it more collectable but also make it more exciting to see on show. In reality a concours is an exhibition of priceless art. Automotive sculptures that stand as a lasting testament to the brilliance of pioneering engineers, innovative designers and skilled coachbuilders. Uniquely, as this is a British event, we are calling it a ‘Concours of Elegance’.






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