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Friday, 21 November 2014

MUL-T-LOCK DRIVES VAN SECURITY CAMPAIGN

Mul-T-Lock has launched a new ‘Lock Up Your Van’ campaign appealing to van owners to update their vehicle security in light of latest UK crime statistics.

With recent results showing over 225,000 vans are targeted on an annual basis, Mul-T-Lock is encouraging van operators and owners to consider simple security solutions to protect their vehicle and contents.

The ‘Lock up Your Van’ campaign will focus on the increasing number of thefts from vans left unlocked and unattended even for just a few minutes. Supporting marketing material including a sales video, brochure and installation guides alongside latest crime statistics and the Mul-T-Lock ArmaDLock security solution is available to download at www.armadlock.com

Steve Ross, Managing Director at Mul-T-Lock said:

“The statistics speak for themselves when it comes to van crime and will only increase with time and continue to have devastating affects - whether a sole trader, small or large fleet operator – the potential for loss of livelihood and significant cost implications is extremely significant.

“Mul-T-Lock has carefully constructed this campaign to provide all the necessary information in visual, written and film format to enable van owners to be proactive and benefit from easy to install security solutions that will not impact on any sign leverage or overall aesthetics.”

Mul-T-Lock has launched the campaign utilising its all in one ArmaDLock security device, designed uniquely for vans as a bolt on solution to act as a significance visual deterrent to the opportunist thief.

Designed to be professionally installed, and supplied with secure fixings, Mul-T-Lock® ArmaDLock® is an all in one non-corrosive lock body solution that offers no hanging parts that could damage the paintwork around the lock. The unique angled lock body of Mul-T-Lock® ArmaDLock® has been carefully created to deflect blows from a hammer and together with the steel locking bolt adds extra protection for the doors.

Steve concluded:

“ArmaDLock is the first in a series of product launches designed specifically for vehicles to offer the ultimate security. Our aim is to offer complete all-encompassing solutions that are easy to install, maintain and operate. At the same time, we want to continue to educate our audience and work with our locksmith partners across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness of issues around vehicle crime.”

For further information or to follow Mul-T-Lock’s support for Vehicle Security, please follow @multlockuk on Twitter, using hashtag #lockupyourvan or visit www.armadlock.com.

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Thursday, 20 November 2014

BWF calls for decisive action by Chancellor

Joinery manufacturing and woodworking firms across the UK are calling on the Chancellor to do more to meet the housing shortfall, to recognise the value of apprenticeships and to reform business rates to avoid penalising manufacturers.

In the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) latest submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne in advance of the Autumn Statement on 3 December, the BWF chief executive Iain McIlwee has outlined the industry’s requests, born from concerns that the economic recovery may yet fizzle out for more than 5,000 firms operating at the heart of the UK’s construction sector.

The BWF’s letter focuses on a number of objectives such as encouraging investment, tackling the skills gap, delivering the UK from housing crisis and reducing the squeeze on businesses. The BWF has also expressed its recommendations to shadow construction minister Iain Wright MP and business secretary Vince Cable MP.

Iain McIlwee said:

“Our latest State of Trade survey indicates that joinery workshops are becoming busier. Two thirds of our survey respondents report they saw an increase in sales in the summer, and more than half said they are operating at over 80% capacity for the first time since the end of 2012. This is welcome news, but economic concerns remain, material costs are high, and margins are thin.

“This year’s Autumn Statement should be about much more than popularity, pints and petrol. Our members are rebuilding in uncertain times and we need policies that encourage much needed investment in plant, machinery and a skilled workforce.”

The housing market remains central to the fortunes of the UK joinery industry, explained Iain McIlwee:

“The BWF has been at meetings with MPs and policy makers from all parties, including the communities minister Stephen Williams and shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds. What has become really clear from these meetings is that building more homes is a critical part of all election strategies. Increases of a third are being mentioned and even the prospect of doubling the current build rate is beginning to be touted.

“But given that we’re still unlikely to get much beyond 150,000 new home starts this year, these proposed levels of housebuilding are a tall order without fundamental change. Housing is key to our industry’s growth, so we want to see a renewed focus on incentives for custom and self-build, as well as action to release sites from local authorities and greater investment from affordable housing providers to help meet the likely shortfall.

“We also want action taken to acknowledge the importance of timber products of all types within the Government’s environmental targets for homes. Otherwise, low embodied carbon, a fundamental strength of timber and a crucial asset when addressing the amount of energy spent making new buildings, is at risk of being overlooked. What is critical is that we don't just build houses, but high quality, sustainable homes. This is where joinery firms come in. With impeccable green credentials and significant opportunities for driving efficiencies – both on and off site – their products have a huge role to play.”

Additional points made in the BWF’s submission include:

The BWF applauds efforts from both the Construction Leadership Council and Government in highlighting deep rooted payment issues through initiatives such as the Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter and its 11 ‘fair payment commitments’, but is calling on more companies to sign up to and meet the Charter payment commitments or sanctions must be applied.

To improve confidence, R&D Tax Credits should be extended to £500,000 until the end of 2015 with fuel duties cut with immediate effect.

Government must look at ways of removing manufacturing plant and machinery from business rate assessments to encourage investment.

A belt and braces review of the Green Deal is desperately needed and should encourage new activity in the home improvement, repair and maintenance market.

The Allowable Solutions framework should be used to help cut carbon emissions by addressing the 30-50% of a building’s lifetime emissions that are accounted for even before the building is occupied.

The BWF has also raised concerns that recent proposals on apprenticeships could drive up costs and increase the bureaucratic burden on many SMEs in the industry. Iain McIlwee said:

“The chairman of the Woodworking Industry Training (WIT) Forum, the training arm of the BWF, recently addressed the Apprenticeship Commission. Our sector has a proud heritage of being apprentice-led, and we boast the highest ratio of apprentices in the specialist construction sector. In recent months there has been significant work undertaken to evolve the architectural joinery qualification and to reintroduce a woodworking apprenticeship.

“However, the changes derived from the Richards Review, together with recent announcements from Vince Cable on intentions to hike up the national minimum wage for apprentices, are likely to be counterproductive. We want the Chancellor to look again at the options available so that this industry can hire more apprentices, not fewer.”

Read the full letter to the Chancellor at the BWF website: www.bwf.org.uk

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Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Belfox Releases 2015 Price List

Belfox, the specialist gate drive component manufacturer, has announced the release of its new price list for 2015.

Although the company is new to the UK market, Belfox is the leading manufacturer of gate components for external use in Germany and is a major force across the continent, supplying well-known names across Germany, France and Holland.

This success has been built on the back of high product quality and also a bespoke partnership approach, whereby gate manufacturers are encouraged to say exactly what they need, with Belfox then adapting its products as required. All products are supplied ready to use - even down to the buying company’s name being inscribed on the metalwork - and are fully height adjustable, ensuring significant savings in terms of time and money. Belfox uses high-quality aluminium profiles and stainless steel shafts, meaning solid performance is matched by great looks, and can handle retro fitting as well as new manufacture.

The company recently launched onto the UK market, using the Fencex 2014 conference in October as a showcase for its product portfolio. A constant stream of people visited the Belfox stand, with gate manufacturers eager to find out more about this innovative gate drive technology. The portals with height adjustable drives and easy to use emergency releases were particularly well received.

Belfox UK MD Danesch Missaghian said:

“We had a very positive experience at Fencex 2014. However, you never know how successful these events will be until you get there, but we were taken aback by the high level of interest in our products. With our 2015 price list now in circulation we are looking forward to building on this positive experience and developing strong and long lasting business relationships with customers across the UK.”

For more information on Belfox and their products email info@belfox.co.uk or call 0151 722 0428.

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Tuesday, 18 November 2014

A New Build Project Expands its Horizons with AluK Systems

Whether building an extension, renovating an existing home or embarking on a new build, the installation of windows and doors plays a crucial role not only from the design point of view, but also in terms of safety and performance.

At Mountclaire Court project in Northampton the local fabricator CWG Choices Ltd took full advantage of AluK’s aluminium window and door systems to meet the homeowners’ requirements for aesthetic and practical appeal.

The clients were looking for a solution that would allow them to expand their living space and maximise the amount of natural light in the house.

Providing wide expanses of glazing, AluK’s BSF70 Bi-fold Door System makes use of the property’s large floating corner to create a beautiful open plan area that can be easily integrated with the garden whenever required.

This trend is continued with the BSC94 4 Pane Sliding Door System, 58BW TBT Tilt and Turn Bay Window System, and the 58BW ST Slimline Casement Window System which was specified for its slim sightlines, increasing the flow on natural light and enhancing the feeling of space.

It is estimated that approximately 20% of energy lost from a building is through its windows and doors. Installing thermally efficient window and door systems such as AluK 58BW ST or BSC94 means a more comfortable home where heat loss during winter months is reduced, lowering the homeowners’ energy bills and carbon footprint.

In addition, inherently strong and long-lasting, aluminium stands up to the challenges of everyday life, providing homeowners with a long-term solution that will keep their home safe.

AluK systems are certified under the 'Secured by Design’ scheme operated by the Association of Chief Police Officers.

Jason Wilder, Director, CWG Choices Ltd, comments:

“AluK aluminium window and door systems cater for variety of looks and styles; in this particular project our clients were looking for a modern and contemporary design with metallic finish which we delivered thanks to the range of colour options available. Combined with the outstanding thermal, acoustic and security performance of AluK systems, we were able to complete the build to the highest standards.”

www.aluk.co.uk

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Monday, 17 November 2014

Gilgen automatic door operator now fire door approved

An automatic swing door operator from Gilgen Door Systems has become one of the first of its kind to be independently tested and approved for use on fire doors.

The Gilgen FD 20 swing door operator fitted with safety sensors recently passed stringent fire safety tests carried out through Exova Warringtonfire, one of the World’s leading fire safety and resistance testing specialists. The tests examined the resistance of the operator when fitted to fire doors exposed to extreme fire and heat up to 1000°c.

Following successful tests the FD 20 was approved for use on timber fire door sets providing up to 2 hours protection and metal fire door sets providing up to 1 hour protection, thereby meeting the requirements of BS EN 1634-1:2014 regulations.

The news is seen as highly significant for estates managers and construction industry specifiers as Rob Archer, National Technical Manager for Gilgen Door Systems, explains:

“Hospitals and healthcare facilities by their very nature need to provide easy access and escape in the event of an emergency through the installation of powered fire doors. However, when specifying this type of equipment managers should be aware that Gilgen Door Systems is one of the few, if not only, manufacturer to have approval for the use of automatic swing door operators with safety sensors on fire doors”.

The approval for the FD20 covers installation to a number of passive door sets including EI120 (FD120) Timber door Timber frame with Intumescent protection, EI60 (FD60) Metal door Metal frame and EI60 (FD60) Timber door Metal frame with Intumescent protection.

Since its launch in 2013 the highly versatile Gilgen FD 20 has proven an ideal solution for facilities such as hospitals, education facilities and transport hubs that experience high pedestrian footfall and require easy and hygienic access. Incorporating a powerful yet silent-running electro-mechanical drive the FD 20 can automate doors up to 250kg and is even suitable for externally facing doors facing wind speeds up to 50MPH.

Of Swiss design the FD 20 incorporates high quality components chosen for their performance and durability. The master switch and illuminated program selector buttons are integrated into a high quality aluminium housing for intuitive operation. An extensive range of configurations is possible for single and bi-parting doors, emergency exit, fire safety operation and bespoke solutions. Safety features are built in as standard and the drive is tested to EN16005 and BIN 18650.

Gilgen Door Systems has over 50 years proven experience in designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining automatic door systems. Its comprehensive range includes automatic sliding, folding and swing doors, hermetic doors, privacy screens, fire doors, security doors and escape way solutions.

For further information call 0800 316 6994 and visit www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk

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Sunday, 16 November 2014

On The Buses for the 2015 Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

Leyland Lioness Charabanc

DJs Chris Evans and Ken Bruce to drive two vintage buses on next year’s Veteran Car Run to raise money for charity

A remarkable £350,000 was raised for charity in just half an hour as Radio 2 Breakfast Show DJ Chris Evans auctioned a ride on the 2015 Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (Sunday 1 November 2015).

But it will be a ride with a difference: no fewer than 40 listeners will be driven from London’s Hyde Park to Brighton in a pair of vintage buses… and the chauffeurs will be Evans and his fellow Radio 2 DJ, Ken Bruce.

The auction was raising money for BBC Children in Need. Five top bidders won places for themselves and friends on the two buses – an open topped Napier originally built for the War Department in 1915 or 1916 and which runs on solid tyres, and a 1929 single deck Leyland Lioness Charabanc.

Open Topped Napier Bus

The top bidder, known just as Mike from East Yorkshire, promised £90,000 for himself and 19 friends to ride down to Brighton, while the next four highest bidders will be taking four friends each.

Dubbed ‘40 go bonkers to Brighton’, the auction was the brainchild of Ben Cussons, Chairman of the Veteran Car Run Steering Group Committee.

He said: “Although neither bus complies with the strict rules of the Run, which is for vehicles built in or before 1905, we are making a special exemption for Children in Need.

“I really hope the winners dress in period costume on the day. Getting into the spirit of the Run makes it all the more fun.”

The winners will set off on their adventure at daybreak on Sunday 1 November next year and follow the exact route taken by the expected 500 veteran cars taking part. Like the competitors, the buses will make a pit stop in Crawley for a Harrods breakfast before continuing on to the finish on Brighton’s Madeira Drive for the traditional chilli and mulled wine in the Bonhams finish line hospitality.

After a chance to see the veteran cars close up and talk to some of the drivers on the Run, the winners will then be whisked away to Chris Evans’s pub, the Mulberry in Chiddingfold, Surrey, by vintage aeroplane for a 1905 lunch prepared by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. Entertainment will be provided by singer/songwriter Jack Savoretti.

Kerridge told Evans: “This is the best. We’ve already started scouring the cookbooks and playing around the menu. Between now and November next year we will have a two-Michelin star 1905 vintage meal. It’s going to be very special.”

The Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run celebrates the original Emancipation Run, held on 14 November 1896, and which marked the Locomotives on the Highway Act. This landmark Act raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 to 14mph and abolished the need for a man walking ahead of the cars waving a red flag.

The first re-enactment of the Emancipation Run took place in 1927 and has taken place every year since, with the exception of the war years and 1947 when petrol rationing was in force.

For more information visit the official event website www.veterancarrun.com

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Saturday, 15 November 2014

New Scheme Means Workplaces Can Climb the Safety Ladder

THE UK’S leading workplace equipment supplier Slingsby has joined forces with the Ladder Association to run The Ladder Exchange Scheme which aims to eradicate dangerous ladders from UK workplaces by offering substantial discounts when they are part exchanged for new ones.

The scheme is open to all workplaces and runs until 31st December 2014

Lee Wright, Marketing Director at Slingsby, explains:

“Falls from height still cause huge numbers of injuries, and even deaths, in all types of workplaces and a large number are down to ladders and stepladders that are not fit for the job. It’s estimated that two million ladders are used every day in the UK, across all industries, by people who spend all day working at height through to those who might just occasionally change a light bulb.

“Every year The Ladder Exchange Scheme proves to be a huge success and results in workplaces handing over all types of truly frightening ladders that are often bent, wobbly and have rungs missing. Any workplaces with such a ladder can simply call us and we will help to exchange it for a brand new model.”

Cameron Clow, Chairman of The Ladder Association said:

“This is our third year running the Ladder Exchange, which has been an excellent means of getting out the ladder safety message while helping people in a practical way. Thousands of ladders were traded in last year, saving a lot of people and businesses money and hopefully lives as well.”

For further information about The Ladder Exchange Scheme or Slingsby, which supplies more than 35,000 workplace products across all industries, visit www.slingsby.com or call 0800 294 4440.

www.ladderassociation.org.uk

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Friday, 14 November 2014

Alutech to Launch New Sectional Door at R+T Stuttgart 2015

The Alutech Group of Companies will take part in R+T Stuttgart, the leading world trade fair for roller shutters, doors & gates, accessories, automation and sun protection systems held from February 24-28, 2015.

R+T is a key opportunity for companies worldwide to present their products to a wide audience. The trade fair includes 9 exhibition halls and is held every three years. More than 800 exhibitors took part in the fair in 2012. The number of visitors exceeded 58 000 people from 125 countries around the world, including the Middle East, Asia, Australia, North, Central and South America.

R+T is celebrating 50 years in 2015 and will be organized in style. The event will take place in a new trade mart Messe Stuttgart which covers an area of more than 100,000 square metres.

The main R + T exhibition categories are:

• roller shutters, sun protection systems and accessories;

• doors/gates and accessories;

• automation products for roller shutters, doors & gates and sun protection systems.

The exhibition sponsors are Messe Stuttgart in association with Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, the German Federal union of roller shutters and sun protection systems producers, Federal union of doors and gates producers (BVT) and Industrial union of technical textile, blinds and roller shutter producers (ITRS).

The Alutech Group of Companies is one of the five leading R+T exhibitors. Their products, Sectional Doors, insulated roller garage doors and commercial roller shutters, will be presented at R+T in 2015 on two exhibition stands having a total area of more than 850 square meters.

Visitors to the trade fair will be able to get full information about roller shutters and gates sold under the Alutech and Günther brand names, including automation for the exhibited systems. Visitors will also be able to get acquainted with new Alutech developments and to learn of the company’s plans concerning product line diversification.

The exhibition provides a great opportunity to establish and develop business contacts with company executives and managers. Alutech and its UK distributor JDUK invite you to attend the exhibition to look first hand at the new products on display.

The R+T trade fair will take place in Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart (Germany) from February 24 28, 2015.

The Alutech-Günther roller shutters exhibition stand will be located in the ninth exhibition hall, stand number 9С72.

The Alutech-Günther sectional doors exhibition stand will be in the fourth exhibition hall, stand number 4B51.

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Please call 01924 472 924 for more information and to reserve your tickets for the exhibition. Tickets are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis, with a quantity reserved for JDUKs loyal customers.

There are a number of ‘interesting’ evening activities planned for Alutech and its UK distributor’s visitors, details to be announced.

www.jdukltd.co.uk

www.alutech-group.com/en

www.rt-expo.com

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Thursday, 13 November 2014

Top Class Specification from Assa Abloy

University of Liverpool

ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY has had a flurry of success recently within the education sector, specifying its access and opening solutions across a wide variety of projects.

Although many believe that Chancellor George Osborne’s pledge to invest £21billion into news schools and the refurbishment of existing buildings by 2021 will fall short of the mark, especially considering the current backlog of repair work, there has been a noticeable rejuvenation within this market.

The Security Solutions team at ASSA ABLOY has in particular benefitted from a commitment to repair and regenerate the current education building stock.

Recent successful specifications have included University projects at Nottingham, Sheffield, Aberyswyth, Warwickshire, Oxford, Liverpool and Loughborough, where a range of solutions have been provided from masterkey suites and door furniture to access control systems and door closers.

University of Aberyswyth

Similar progress has been made within the secondary education sector, where projects wins have included a full ASSA suite of products at Upper Shirley High School and Millbrook Secondary School, ironmongery specifications at Deyes High School, Holyport College and Perth College, whilst Priestley College may soon be benefitting from the group’s SMARTair® access control system.

More specialist applications on the horizon include the Richard Attenborough Embrace Arts Centre and the Stamford School Performing Arts Centre.

The ability to utilise and pool together the strength of the ASSA ABLOY product and brand portfolio, combined with the value-add offering from the experienced team, has enabled the division to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for specifiers working on education projects.

Allan Thomson from ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, said:

“In addition to a strong brand portfolio and the development of market specific solutions, as a team we have been able to capitalise on the increased spending within education thanks to our consultancy services.

“The increased importance of whole life costing despite the existing disparity between capex and totex spending, forms an important part of the specification process and our ability to advise on this has helped us work more closely with AIs and specification teams. Providing a single point of contact with access to a wider range of products and value-add services is key to working with and simplifying the process for education specifiers, who, at any one time may be working across multiple projects and with a variety of suppliers and manufacturers.

“Education is an important sector for ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions and we hope to continue this growth both as a first fit and retrofit provider.”

For further information please visit or www.assaabloy.co.uk/securitysolutions

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Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Mul-T-Lock®’s New High Performance Padlocks

Mul-T-Lock® UK has drawn upon its vast experience of innovative mechanical design to present locksmiths with the new high performance NE Series of padlocks, offering complete flexibility to suit all applications.

Mul-T-Lock® NE Series Padlocks offers maximum efficiency and high security whilst maintaining the renowned high performance total serviceability associated with Mul-T-Lock padlock portfolio.

With body options offering open and closed shackle variants and with the addition of sliding bolt padlocks too, the NE Series ensures there is a high security padlock available to suit any specific requirements.

Says Steve Ross, Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock® UK:

“The new NE Series has been carefully designed to present locksmiths with a flexible range of padlocks that can accommodate up to CEN Grade 6 requirements and operate seamlessly with all Mul-T-Lock key platforms and enable patented key security.

“Likewise, any of the NE Series padlocks can operate within a bespoke Mul-T-Lock®’s master key or be introduced into a keyed alike system“.

The new Mul-T-Lock® NE series padlocks feature hardened boron alloy steel shackles and case hardened electrophoretic coated steel bodies for greater strength and corrosion resistance.

The new NE Padlock Series is now available to purchase, with exclusive sample case offers available.

For more information, please visit www.mul-t-lockpadlocks.co.uk or contact your local Mul-T-Lock® sales representative.

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