The Door Industry Journal: March 2020

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Surge in break-ins at pubs, shops, offices and construction sites during coronavirus lockdown

Police forces across the UK are having to carry out extra night patrols in empty city and town centres, as burglars target shops, pubs and other commercial premises during the coronavirus lockdown.

Collating intelligence data from police reports, news items, and their own customer feedback, the property security specialists, VPS UK, has seen a sudden rise last week in burglaries and attempted thefts in Manchester, Merseyside, Gwent and Cleveland.

David Wormald, Key Account Director for Hospitality & Retail at VPS said:

"It's no surprise that when whole city centres are deserted, that opportunistic thieves will take their chances, especially with an already stretched police service.".

"And because so many people are staying at home now, there's even fewer chances that an attempted burglary on a commercial site will be spotted and reported."

Last week the British Security Industry Association confirmed that the current definition of key critical workers includes regulated security professionals. Roles essential to supporting law and order, with the potential to reduce demand on policing, also meet the critical worker definition. This includes the guarding and CCTV monitoring of empty or closed commercial, retail or office premises, and the provision of alarm response centres including mobile units.

David continued:

"Even though it is a designated key worker sector, the security industry also has to place a priority of care for its workers during the virus crisis. Inevitably we will have some operational strains if more staff are required to self-isolate."

"But we are more fortunate than others in being able to deploy both guards and/or CCTV security systems, because the latter is a safe, socially distant means to monitor premises via a remote video monitoring centre. Vulnerable premises like construction sites, which contain valuable plant and equipment, are now standing empty for a few weeks, so they need to kept secure."

David concluded by saying:

"No two sites are ever the same, and when the March UK crime statistics are published soon, it would be worth checking to see if one area has witnessed a greater rise in criminal activity on commercial premises than another. That would be one indication of greater vulnerability for shops and pubs, for example, and may highlight where additional security measures might be needed."

VPS is a specialist provider of vacant property, occupied premises and site security solutions. In 2019 they were nominated for the fifth successive year in the IFSEC Security and Fire Excellence Awards, for Customer Care and Security Installer of the Year.

Operating from over 50 locations across UK and Europe, they protect over 50,000 properties and sites at any time.

For more information call: 0330 005 5300, email UK@vpsgroup.com or visit www.vpsgroup.com .

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Monday, 30 March 2020

Available Online: The Spring 2020 Issue of Door Industry Journal

At the time of going to press, our sector – and the whole country – is facing an unprecedented situation in the form of the Covid-19 pandemic which could have easily prevented us from publishing.

I would therefore like to thank our specialist magazine printers and our own team for pulling out all the stops and making publishing this issue possible.

So, rather than point you to areas of interest in the magazine as I normally do, I want to use this space to offer some information and reassurance.

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Firstly, please be assured that the DIJ team are here for you as always. We have remote working in place and you shouldn’t face any disruption in our service to you.

We are still available through all the usual channels and will be issuing any relevant news throughout this crisis, via our blog, email and social media.

Looking around, it appears that companies are trying to continue with business as usual as much as possible. Obviously this crisis will still have an impact, but hopefully the range of financial support measures announced by the Chancellor will go some way to alleviating the losses that many will face.

And I see that firms in our sector are reacting quickly and responsibly, with staff being sent home if they exhibit any symptoms or in some cases closing the business for a prescribed period. Equally, site work can still carry on as normal when possible – and installations can be completed without having to be in close proximity with anyone.

Of course, the health and welfare of staff and clients are of paramount importance, but with a bit of thought and effort we can all keep going as normally as possible!

For now, enjoy the magazine. I wish you, your families, and your staff all the very best. And I hope that by the time the next issue goes to press we will all be living in more certain times.

Derek Hibbart
Editor, Door Industry Journal

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Sunday, 29 March 2020

First Limited-Run Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition Models Roll off the Line

The Morgan Motor Company has built the first of its limited-run Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition models. The four cars, the first of just 20 examples to be built, were completed at Morgan's factory in Malvern Link, UK, last week.

Built to celebrate 70 years of Plus 4 production, each of the anniversary models will be individually numbered and built in a unique specification with several notable details.

The production of the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition models follows the launch of the all-new Plus Four earlier in March 2020, which is underpinned by Morgan's latest CX-Generation aluminium platform. The new Plus Four is referred to with a wordmark as opposed to the numerical reference of its predecessor, and will replace the outgoing 4/4, Plus 4 and Roadster.

The introduction of the new model means that the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition models will be the last to be built on Morgan's traditional steel frame chassis, a version of which has been in production since the Morgan 4-4 was introduced in 1936.

For a short period of time, the last of the traditional steel chassis Plus 4 models are being built alongside the first of the CX-Generation platform Plus Four models.

First built in 1950, the Plus 4 is one of the company's best-selling models throughout seven decades of production, and is admired by fans of Morgan worldwide. For the first time ever, the chassis will be painted in gold, highlighting its significance in Morgan's 111-year history.

Just 20 Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition cars are to be built. They feature an individually numbered plaque, marking them out for years to come as some of the last steel-chassis Plus 4 models. A specially embroidered headrest will further differentiate the edition.

The company's in-house design team has created a unique specification that provides a timeless, sophisticated look, and nods to Morgan's rich past. Platinum Metallic paint - a platinum anniversary being a celebration of 70 years - complements the satin dark grey wire wheels, while a motorsport-inspired front valance and exterior black pack including a black stone guard, A-pillars and sidescreens form a purposeful aesthetic.

Inside the car, the finest grade of leather has been sourced exclusively for the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition. The interior is further enhanced by a Ravenwood veneer dashboard, dark grey box weave carpets and a satin black Mota-Lita steering wheel. Other specified extras include a leather-trimmed steering cowl and door handles, mohair hood cover, and sidescreen storage bags. Heated 'performance' seats, footwell lighting, and an exclusive commemorative Photographic Build Record are also included with the car.

To match the 7Q1h Anniversary Edition's dynamic look, its performance and distinctive engine note have been proportionally enhanced. The cars come with an engine map configured by Aero Racing, Morgan's in-house motorsport specialists, raising power from 154bhp (115kW) to 180bhp (134kW), and taking its 0-62mph (0-100kph) acceleration time down to less than seven seconds. Alongside this, the cars are fitted with an Aero Racing sports exhaust, finished with a ceramic-black tail pipe, allowing the engine to truly sing.

Steve Morris, Morgan Chairman and CEO, said:

"It has been fantastic to witness the first Plus 4 70th Anniversary models complete production. They represent the lost steel chassis models, and we are delighted to be able to celebrate such a significant milestone in this way. It's a poignant moment as the first CX-Generation Plus Four models are built alongside the final steel chassis Plus 4 models. We feel that both models represent the true qualities of a Morgan sports car."

Jonathan Wells, Morgan Head of Design, said:

"As the design team creating the Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition, our aim was to create a classic look, yet one that exudes the significance of what it represents. A mix of premium tones, high-quality materials, and exquisite details reflect the essence of the venerable Morgan Plus 4, and provide a fitting tribute to the steel chassis that hos formed its backbone since it was launched in 1950."

The Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition is priced at £60,995.00 inc. VAT in the UK, and deposits have already been taken on every one of the 20 cars.

The completion and distribution of the first cars came just before the Morgan Motor Company took the decision to close its factory for one month as part of efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

For the first time since World War II, the Morgan factory will close for an extended period, beginning 25 March 2020.

Find out more about the cars and the company at: www.morgan-motor.co.uk or call 01684 573104.

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Saturday, 28 March 2020

Element Invests in Sustainability Credentials with Aluminium Recycling Programme

Element Materials Technology (Element) has launched a recycling programme for aluminium door and window test samples at its Wednesbury laboratory.

Element’s partnership with a specialist metal recycling provider in the West Midlands is the first of its kind within the company and ensures that all samples clients do not wish to collect after testing will be recycled within two weeks.

The new initiative comes as Element has seen an increase in samples made with aluminium parts, and it aims to align with the company’s objectives to conduct its activities in an environmentally sustainable way.

Rob Veitch, EVP of Fire & Building Products at Element, said:

“As a global company, we understand the effect our collective actions can have on the environment and we are working to crucial sustainability objectives.

“This recycling initiative is a positive step within our industry to reduce the impact we have on the environment. We believe we are one of, if not the first test house in the country to offer this type of recycling scheme and we hope that customers will support these actions and implement their own sustainable changes where they can.”

The engaged team of experts in Wednesbury conduct testing for products used in the built environment, including security, durability and weather testing of doors, windows and hardware. The laboratory also tests components and full vehicles for corrosion, UV weathering, environmental ageing, flammability, vibration and emissions.

www.element.com

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Friday, 27 March 2020

SWA specifications ensure a British supply chain

Britain’s long and well regarded engineering heritage continues to flourish across a number of sectors; and can be seen fully represented by the businesses, of different sizes, which belong to the Steel Window Association.

The SWA membership undertakes a wide range of work, from replica refurbishment, and even in-situ repair, to the fabrication and installation of new, high performance fenestration and doorsets, which are fully compliant with current building regulations. All of them, however, manufacture their products here in the UK using a mainly British-based supply chain.

Covering the whole country, they enable clients from individual homeowners to large corporations to, in effect, ‘minimise their window miles’. SWA members manufacture their windows and doors in UK factories and therefore can help specifiers cut their carbon footprint.

In addition, the SWA’s home-grown expertise offers a variety of benefits with special skillsets being passed down, primarily through in-house training initiatives, though some of the larger companies do offer college linked apprenticeships in trades such as welding.

Another dimension to the Steel Window Association’s strong heritage is that the manufacturers’ design and technical personnel are fully familiar with most of the window types common to the UK’s often unique backdrop of buildings.

Members can help to conserve properties varying in architectural style from old warehouses and factories to the very distinctive buildings of the Art Deco and 1950s periods. They are also in big demand to supply fenestration for retro-style minimalist dwellings that revisit the work of the Modern Movement with rectilinear walls and large windows beneath flat roofs.

The President of the SWA, Govette Windows’ Darren Lloyd, comments:

“All of the manufacturing processes, including the hot dip galvanising and powder coating, are carried out in the UK and are normally local to the individual manufacturer.

“Our members offer a very comprehensive range of services as well as ranges stepping up in performance from the classic W20 to W30 and W40, as well as the new thermally broken system. The SWA is very active in terms of product development: having just achieved a half hour fire certification for both single and double doorsets.”

Whatever type of steel window which consultants, contractors or owner clients are seeking, they can ensure they achieve a ‘home grown’ solution by contacting a member of the SWA.

Members of the Steel Window Association offer a UK wide service for the repair and replacement of various types of old metal windows, doors and screens, as well as being able to manufacture new fenestration which fully meets the requirements of the building regulations.

Choosing an SWA member to manufacture and install your steel windows and doors ensures that you are receiving the highest standard of fabrication, installation and customer service.

For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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Thursday, 26 March 2020

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) publishes Joint Technical Briefing with GAI

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), has announced the launch of a new publication in collaboration with The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).

The newly published technical briefing, Guidance on CE Marking, Third Party Testing, Assessment and Certification, has been written to offer further clarification on the essential differences between CE Marking, Harmonised European Standards, Methodologies of Testing and Assessment, Fire Resistance Assessment Reports, and Third Party Product Certification.

In utilising the technical skills of both organisations, it is hoped the industry will benefit from key information outlined in the nine-page document.

Formed in 1897, DHF remains the oldest trade association in the industry, and the ‘go to’ body for technical knowledge, information, advice, and practical help as well as training. It has more than 500 members, and in 2019, trained more than 1000 people.

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is the only trade body in the UK representing the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industry: architectural ironmongers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Focusing on education, technical support and community activities, it continues to promote the highest standards of professionalism both in the UK, and overseas.

DHF and GAI enjoy a productive and long-standing relationship, and therefore, partnering on a document of this nature was a logical development.

DHF’s General Manager, Michael Skelding, explains:

“We are very pleased indeed to collaborate with GAI to launch a comprehensive guidance document that we know will provide a higher degree of transparency in an increasingly complicated field. In blending the knowledge, experience and capabilities of our two organisations, we hope to be able to afford accurate and up-to-date information to our members working in this sector.”

GAI’s Technical Manager, Douglas Masterson, adds:

“Members of both the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Door & Hardware Federation have been frequently seeking clarification on the key differences between CE marking, third party testing, assessment and certification.

“Rather than publishing two separate documents it was felt that we could combine the technical expertise of both organisations and produce a single document on this topic for both sets of members.

“GAI and DHF have also jointly published the Code of Practice: Hardware for Fire and Escape Doors which is referenced in Approved Document B and its equivalent publications throughout the UK and Ireland.”

Door & Hardware Federation

01827 52337

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Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Click & Collect from Ironmongerydirect And Electricaldirect

Online trade suppliers IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have launched a new Click & Collect service, providing even greater flexibility and choice of delivery options for customers on their wide range of products.

Customers can order their products as usual from the IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect websites and simply select the Click & Collect option at the checkout. Orders will then be delivered to a convenient network of local pick-up points the next day when ordered before 8pm.

These pick-up points include branches of stores such as Sainsburys, , Matalan, Homebase, Currys PC World, Rowlands Pharmacy as well as select local convenience shops. There is a pick-up location within a 10 minute drive of 90% of the UK population, meaning there is almost always a suitable option for customers.

The Click & Collect service is free on orders over £45 + VAT, or only £3.95 on orders under £45 + VAT, compared to £5.95 for standard delivery on orders under £45 + VAT. It is offered in addition to the current delivery choices including next day delivery seven days a week as well as before 10:30am and before 12pm options for weekdays. Customers are able to choose Click & Collect delivery via the website or when ordering by phone.

Tom Ramshaw, Director and Head of Operations at the company said:

“When working on a job, trade professionals rely on getting the right products when and where they are needed. Our new Click & Collect service, with the option to choose the most convenient pick up point will make customers’ work easier, prevent delays and help them to deliver a better service to their customers.”

IronmongeryDirect has been supplying architectural ironmongery to tradespeople for over 50 years and has the UK’s biggest range with over 18,000 products, including top trade brands. ElectricalDirect has a huge range of electrical products in stock with everything from sockets and wiring to smart home products available.

Monitoring of competitor prices means customers always get the best deal. Customers also benefit from the hassle-free returns promise and can send items back free of charge for a full refund. If customers need any advice or technical support, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect’s skilled and highly knowledgeable team of specialists is available 7 days a week.

To find out more visit www.IronmongeryDirect.co.uk/delivery or www.ElectricalDirect.co.uk/delivery.

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Tuesday, 24 March 2020

A letter from Wolfgang Gorner, Managing Director of Hörmann UK

Dear all,

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 23rd March, Hörmann UK has had to make some immediate changes and has taken the difficult decision to suspend normal business operations.

These actions are designed to protect the safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers and suppliers, something that is of utmost importance to us. We are also acting in line with government guidelines.

From close of business Friday 27th March, all manufacturing and dispatch of domestic garage doors and entrance doors will cease for an initial three week period. The business will continue to manage pricing and general enquiries through a limited workforce.

We are preparing for normal business operations to hopefully resume on Monday 20th April. We will continue to keep you updated as the situation develops.

With regard to our Industrial customers, normal operations will continue on a reduced scale to ensure we continue to support critical projects. Our Service division will be offering its assistance to both Hörmann and non-Hörmann customers that require urgent work on critical sites. This includes servicing and repairs.

We would like to thank you all for your continued support and understanding during these unprecedented times and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. We hope yourself, your families and your colleagues stay healthy and well throughout this period.

Kind Regards,

Wolfgang Gorner

www.hormann.co.uk

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Monday, 23 March 2020

Hörmann UK raises the standards with new ShopRoller SR

Hörmann, Europe’s leading door manufacturer, has launched its new ShopRoller SR door, providing retail and hospitality outlets with the highest standards in quality, security and aesthetics.

Suitable for installation in shopping centres, stadiums and restaurants, the innovative door features a compact design that enables it to be installed in front, behind or in the reveal, dependent on the available space and existing building structure.

Supplied with all components already fitted, the door can be installed as soon as it arrives on site as no adjustments have to be performed as the fixing points have already been prepared at Hörmann’s specialist factories. This aids businesses in enhancing their security and safety as quickly as possible, whilst also minimising installation costs.

Aesthetics and longevity are also a leading factor in the door’s design, with the curtain, side guide and bottom profile constructed of anodised aluminium, making it resistant to fingerprints, dirt and cleaning agents. Four curtain variants are available, including closed profiles, round perforations and square perforations, which can act as a counter door.

The ShopRoller SR also offers variants that are available in resistance classes RC 2 or RC 3, tested in accordance with British Standards EN 1627. This provides companies with the highest standards in security for additional peace of mind.

Paul Tulley, Key Account Manager at Hörmann UK, said:

“The new ShopRoller SR is a strong extension of our popular shop doors, rolling grilles and sliding doors for the retail and hospitality sectors. We pride ourselves on working closely with clients to adapt and evolve our offering in line with their feedback to ensure we consistently meet the needs of not only today’s but tomorrow’s retail environments.”

The tubular drive in the barrel does not require any additional space, while the 110mm wide side guides and support brackets allow the door to close flush at the sides, meeting the requirements of shopfitting. The door is operated by a convenient press and hold key switch, with the option of a second button for installation inside or outside.

Available in a range of widths and heights, the door features robust components for safe operation, with the side guides and bottom profiles optimally matched to the size of the construction.

Safety equipment is supplied as standard, preventing uncontrolled unwinding of the curtain. In addition, all curtains are equipped with reliable lift-off protection, preventing the door from being easily pushed out of the side guides, whilst the bottom profile can also be optionally equipped to close on one or both sides.

To view Hörmann UK’s complete offering, visit www.hormann.co.uk or call 01530 516868.

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Sunday, 22 March 2020

Tiger Tasmania Rally - A New Automotive Adventure ‘down under’ from Bespoke Rallies

Living up to its reputation for delivering innovative classic motoring experiences, Bespoke Rallies is running a 25-day 5,763km adventure in Tasmania and Victoria state, Australia, this November.

Named after the now extinct marsupial that roamed Tasmania as recently as the 1930s, Tiger Tasmania is for pre-1985 cars. It combines 11 days of unrivalled driving on many of the roads used on the legendary Targa Tasmania rally with the opportunity to indulge in the history and beauty of this extraordinary island.

Starting and finishing in Melbourne, the event then comprises a further nine days exploration of the state of Victoria, taking in the iconic 12 Apostles, the volcanic crater of the Blue Lake, the famous Halls Gap village and Ballarat (a gold rush town from 1851), as well as the Great Alpine Road.

This unforgettable tour finishes at Chateau Yering in the heart of one of Australia’s most illustrious wine-growing regions.

Nearby lies the home of the late operatic soprano Dame Nellie Melba (after whom Peach Melba, Melba Sauce and Melba toast were all named), of which a private tour will form part of the rally’s final day.

Entries are now open for this extraordinary event that takes place from November 4 to November 29 inclusive this year. Full details can be found at www.bespokerallies.com.

The ‘early bird’ entry fee for teams of two, including car hire, all accommodation, most meals, ferry crossings etc., totals $36,000 AUD.

Other adventures being organised by Bespoke Rallies over the next 12 months include:

Pyrenees 1000 – May 13 to 17, 2020
Imperial Rally – June 8 to July 7, 2020 (now fully booked)
Highland 1000 – September 23 to 27, 2020
Dakar Enduro – February 28 to March 20, 2021

Further details of these and all Bespoke Rallies’ many varied events are available at www.bespokerallies.com.

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Saturday, 21 March 2020

City Building (Glasgow) LLP join Secured by Design

One of Scotland’s largest construction companies, City Building (Glasgow) LLP, is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the national police crime prevention initiative.

City Building is a highly successful and evolving business which has a proven track record of strategic delivery within the commercial marketplace. City Building is comprised of two organisations, City Building (Glasgow) LLP which operates within a joint 50/50 ownership arrangement between Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group and City Building (Contracts) LLP which is a wholly owned Arms Length External Organisation of Glasgow City Council.

The company has recently celebrated a decade of success and innovation and as well as being recognised as one of the top 90 businesses in Scotland for employment and diversity and with a turnover circa £200 million, it is in the top 100 construction companies in the UK.

City Building were awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2018. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise constitutes the greatest honour to be bestowed on a business and in 2018 City Building were the only Scottish business to receive this award in the Sustainable Development category, recognising their excellent customer service as well as our ability to innovate and create.

City Building employ more than 2,200 people and support an estimated additional 2,000 people through their supply chain. The company is currently training 250 apprentices across all construction trades making them the largest employer of apprentices in Scotland.

As well as providing the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, City Building also operate Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe. RSBi employs over 250 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.

You can find out more about City Building (Glasgow) LLP and their range of SBD recognised doors and windows here: www.securedbydesign.com

Dr. Graham Paterson, Executive Director at City Building (Glasgow) LLP said:

“Our values as a business ensure we strive to deliver quality products and services to all our customers, taking their experience from excellence to outstanding. Our manufacturing division grows in strength and having our products endorsed by Secured by Design adds to that quality.”

SBD National Lead Kenny McHugh said:

“It is fantastic to have City Building (Glasgow) join Secured by Design. They are a highly successful business with a proven track record and are recognised as one of the top 90 businesses in Scotland for employment and diversity.

“The company deliver a wide range of high quality construction and manufacturing operations, including design and build construction projects, new house building and major refurbishment projects across both the public and private sectors. I am looking forward to working with them over the coming years”.

SBD is part of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI), a police owned organisation that works on behalf of the Police Service to deliver a wide range of crime prevention and demand reduction initiatives across the UK. PCPI is a not-for-profit organisation and Board Members include senior police officers from each of the four Home Nations who control and direct the work PCPI carries out on behalf of the Police Service.

SBD plays a significant crime prevention role in the planning process to design out crime in a wide range of building sectors. It has achieved some significant success including one million homes built to SBD standards with reductions in crime of up to 87%.

SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Home Office, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Police Service through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers and work closely with standards and certification bodies to ensure that their publicly available standards actually meet the needs of the police and public alike.

Products must be subject to rigorous testing and additionally be fully certificated by an independent, third-party certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) before being allowed to carry the SBD logo - this is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK.

www.citybuildingglasgow.co.uk

www.securedbydesign.com

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Friday, 20 March 2020

New Security Standards for TD68

TD68 thermal, commercial door from aluminium systems specialist Jack Aluminium has passed the STS202 test, making it one of the most secure aluminium commercial doors on the market.

Jeff Pearson, Sales & Marketing Director at Jack Aluminium explains:

“For a growing number of architects and specifiers, PAS24 accreditation isn’t enough. There is real demand for an aluminium commercial door set that had passed the STS202 standard, and as we already had the robust, secure TD68 door, it made sense to continue pushing it.

“I’m thrilled to say it passed with flying colours. The STS202 test is brutal and focuses on continuous attacks on the glazing and the beading as well as attacks on the locking systems with large jemmies. The great news for fabricators? There is no difference in the door fabrication process. No additional locks, no additional rebates, no additional design solutions were applied – it’s the standard TD68 door.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to the team at RED Systems in Neston, who identified that this higher security standard was becoming more and more prevalent in the marketplace. Like us, they were fully confident that the TD68 system could cope with the rigours of this test. The test doors were fabricated by the expert services of Paul Evans Architectural in Leeds who as always did a superb job of manufacturing the TD68 door sets for the test.”

Jeff adds:

“Input from our customers is so valuable to us to ensure that we are delivering the products they need. RED Systems supported us all the way through this process and their attendance at the various tests was instrumental in achieving the STS202 – BR2 level standard.

“STS202 is another important standard to add to the long list of accreditations that the TD68 holds. This door goes from strength to strength – it’s the ideal solution on projects where higher security standards are being specified.”

For more information contact Jack Aluminium Systems on 024 7646 7449, email: sales@jackaluminium.co.uk or visit www.jackaluminium.co.uk

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Thursday, 19 March 2020

New App Launches to Help Building Surveyors & Fire Safety Professionals Comply with Regulation 38

Leading fire safety business, Thermatech Fire Consultants (TFC), is launching a new smartphone and android app ‘Regulation 38’ to help the property development sector report key information surrounding fire safety.

Regulation 38 aims to ensure information critical to the life safety of people using or working near a building in the event of fire is communicated to the owner, occupier and/or end user; ultimately to make it available to the fire authorities to enable them to form firefighting strategies for the building/s in the case of a fire.

Following a number of high-profile fire incidents in recent years, including the University of Bolton student accommodation, Barking residential block and Grenfell Tower, the need for Regulation 38 as the ‘Golden Thread of Information’ has now become more prominent than ever before.

The ‘Golden Thread of Information’ is a term for Regulation 38 coined by Dame Judith Hackitt who is leading the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety in the Grenfell Tower inquiry.

It seeks to record key information about a building’s fire safety properties and relay this from architects to fire engineers through to building safety managers to owners.

This allows the responsible persons to meet their legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order 2005.

To present this information, Suffolk based fire consultants TFC has created its new Regulation 38 app, for smartphones and tablets, which generates a Regulation 38 report, without compromising on competency.

Ashley Wood, Managing Director of Thermatech Fire Consultants, said:

“We’ve invested heavily in the Regulation 38 app as we see it being a real game changer for the industry.

“This technological advancement increases accessibility for all stakeholders in the property management chain to the ‘Golden Thread of Information’.

“We have already experienced significant interest from businesses and associations within the fire safety sector and look forward to the app becoming a regular tool for building surveyors and fire safety professionals.”

Regulation 38 is a requirement under the Building Regulations for England and Wales to provide fire safety information to the 'responsible person' at the completion of a project, or where the building or extension is first occupied.

With more than 40 years of industry experience, Thermatech Fire Consultants has designed and developed the Regulation 38 app to make it easier to record data and submit results instantly, producing a report presented in the user company’s branding.

Available to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, the Regulation 38 app will take users through the steps required to ensure compliance with Regulation 38.

For more information on Thermatech Fire Consultants’ Reg 38 app, go to www.regulation38.co.uk.

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Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Download your FREE Window Restrictor Guide

In response to the Certass Best Practice Guide for Window Restrictors, there’s a new guide to window restrictors from Cubelock.

It’s easy to download from www.cubelockrestrictor.com, and shows the best products for each application.

Toby Staff, Managing Director of Cubelock manufacturers New Star Door Controls said:

“We know that there are still unnecessary deaths and injuries because window restrictors haven’t been installed or installed incorrectly.

“Every time I see something reported in the news, it makes me feel angry. That’s why we continue to raise the awareness of the importance of window restrictors.

“We are very pleased to see the Best Practice Guide from Certass, and our new downloadable guide means anyone can get the information.”

The new guide includes information on homes, student accommodation and high security units, as well as a fire escape option.

It’s designed for anyone responsible for fitting or maintaining windows and it’s free to download from the Cubelock Restrictor website in the downloads section. Cubelock products are available now from Window Ware.

To get a copy go to: http://bit.ly/Cubelock or for more information contact Toby Staff at Newstar Door Controls Limited on 01474 353111 or email sales@cubelockrestrictor.com

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Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Safe and Sound-Free with Norseal

When Marriott International recently undertook a major refurbishment of their stunning London Kensington Hotel, the comfort and safety of their guests was a major consideration in their plans.

Noise from inside the hotel – particularly from the corridor - is one of the most common causes of complaint from hotel guests, leading to tired and unhappy customers, so effective acoustic insulation of hotel bedroom doors is a vital consideration.

To achieve the correct levels of sound attenuation for its doors, the company used solutions from market-leading specialist seals manufacturer Norseal to ensure that their doors are able to stop the spread of fire, smoke and noise.

Whether you’re travelling for work or for pleasure, getting a good night’s sleep is top of the list for most hotel guests. There’s nothing worse than trying to get some shut-eye and being disturbed by noise from the corridor.

Marriott International employed Norseal’s NOR810 automatic drop seals during the refurbishment of the London Kensington property to help ensure that noise is not an issue for their guests. Designed with ease of installation in mind, the NOR810 seal features Norseal’s new parallel drop technology, making for better floor contact and smoother operation in everyday use.

Hotel fires have been in the news in recent months. Marriott International fitted Norseal’s Pyroplex fire and smoke intumescent strips around doors during the London Kensington property’s refurbishment to help protect guests from the spread of fire and smoke, should the worst happen.

With a high tack self-adhesive backing, Norseal Pyroplex intumescent strips can easily be cut down for ease of installation. Naturally, the product has been fire tested to standards defined in BS 476: Part 22: 1987 as well as smoke tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 31: 1987.

Cleanliness is another big issue for hotel guests, which is why Norseal Pyroplex intumescent strips are designed to be easy to clean, something that is much appreciated by housekeeping staff.

Part of the European Athmer Group, Norseal is the leading provider of specialist door seal solutions. The company has a long track record of innovation, developing products which meet and exceed the latest industry standards for fire and smoke protection, acoustic properties, accessibility and thermal insulation.

Products are backed by a qualified and experienced technical team offering advice and guidance on all aspects of intumescent and acoustic seals. As well as its core range of seals, Norseal supply a wide range of supplementary door products including fire- rated glazing, electrical and plumbing solutions, fire rated ventilation, letter plates, door viewers, threshold plates, weather seals, and finger protection products.

www.norseal.co.uk

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