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Saturday, 20 February 2016

Golden Houses Developments project a staggering £80 million turnover by 2020

Golden Houses Developments, the UK-based construction business specialising in high-end residential projects, is expecting to triple its turnover throughout the next five years and exceed £80 million by 2020.

Building the impressive foundations from 2014, where the turnover was £4 million. This year, the projected figure is £11 million - remarkable for a business that was formed just four years ago and has grown year on year ever since.

Nothing is subcontracted at Golden Houses Developments, which is key to the company’s growth. With a team of 105 loyal employees, they understand each other and work closely together to solve problems as they arise. Golden Houses Developments needs only four people to manage its sites. This results in lower costs, making the company’s homes a more attractive proposition for the client.

Reflecting on yet another busy year, Monika Slowikowska, founder of Golden Houses Developments, said, “Housing is a big driver of the UK economy. When businesses like ours do well, it’s a good sign for the country as a whole. Even better, we’re expecting further growth in the months and years ahead.”

One of very few construction companies led by a woman, Golden Houses Developments focuses on solutions, not problems. It brings unrivalled skill, professionalism and integrity to its work and simplifies the building process through clever design and attention to detail. The company’s can-do attitude, ability to solve problems during construction and exquisite final product has earned Golden Houses Developments an unmatched reputation among clients and architects.

Monika’s unique approach was recognised by the 2015 Women in Construction & Engineering Awards. She was named as a finalist in the Best Woman Contractor category.

In 2015, Golden Houses Developments worked with George Clarke, presenter of Channel 4’s hit television show, Amazing Spaces, taking on the challenge to build houses and flats in seven weeks.

For more information, visit www.goldenhouses.co.uk, like on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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Friday, 19 February 2016

Brits need to do more to protect their homes from burglars

More than half of the UK population are very concerned about their houses being burgled, but Brits are only taking very basic measures to protect their properties, according to new research.

53% of Brits said that they were worried about their homes being broken into, with 47% of these saying it is a regular concern and 6% admitting that they worry about it all of the time.

However, when asked what forms of home security they have in place, the majority of home owners admit they only use basic security measures such as locks (87%) and security lights (52%).

Burglar alarms are the third most common form of home security (40%) but when it comes to more advanced technology such as CCTV only 16% have this installed.

The study of 1,000 people, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, was undertaken to find out Brits’ views on home security and investigate how secure their homes really are. It found that over a third of people (34%) have had their home broken into in the past five years, with 9% having been a victim more than once. And nearly half (43%) knew someone else in their neighbourhood who had been burgled.

London has come out as the top spot for burglary as 56% of people living in this area have had their home broken into.

Despite these figures, the study found that two-thirds of the population (62%) actually felt safe and secure in their homes, with those living in the North West claiming to feel the safest (93%). The area where people felt least safe was the West Midlands, with just over a quarter of people admitting they felt safe in their homes.

Despite the research indicating a somewhat lax approach to home security, perhaps because many people feel safe in their homes, the majority of homeowners (68%) said they would consider installing smart security products such as Smartphone alarms and CCTV. And 62% would be willing to spend more than £100 on home security products.

Wayne Lysaght-Mason, managing director at IronmongeryDirect, said:

“Everyone has the right to feel safe in their own home, and it’s saddening to hear that so many people are concerned about the threat of burglary.

“To ensure a home is secure, it’s really important that property owners take measures to properly protect it, and invest in a range of quality security products to prevent the risk of burglary. There are a number of security solutions that can provide high levels of security and give property owners peace of mind. There is certainly demand from our customers for high security products such as wireless alarm kits that are simple to install, door viewers which make it easier to identify visitors, secure gates and fencing to protect the grounds of the property, windows bars, and CCTV camera systems.”

For more information visit www.IronmongeryDirect.co.uk/home-security

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Thursday, 18 February 2016

EasyGates launch upgraded EasyGates Direct V2.0 Trade Website

Easygates, Nationwide electric gate automation, access control and safety supplier, will be launching a new and improved version of their trade only website next month, EasyGates Direct V2.0.

Over the last 12 months the trade dedicated site has seen over 800 companies register and continues to grow week on week.

The site will continue to offer tailor made options to trade only customers on over 2,000 products, ranging from barriers, automation kits, safety edges, spares and specialist components. Stocking products from all the major automation manufacturers, it will offer next day delivery to your premises or directly to site.

New additions to the site include the new “Access Points” reward system that will enable users to receive products and perks when purchasing at our already very competitive prices.

A live chat option will also be available so that technical queries can be answered in real time online. Improved mobile and tablet versions of the site, major brand ‘stores’ to make specific product ranges easier to find, increased product range and enhanced search engine will also be part of the upgraded site.

Managing Director of Easygates, Tony Daniels-Gooding said:

‘We have been really pleased with the registrations and usage of the Easygates Direct site over the last year. The benefits of 24/7 purchasing on a huge selection of items has been really well received.

‘The additional ease of accessing manuals, datasheets and product guides makes the site an invaluable resource as well as a store.

‘We have actively requested feedback from customers and hopefully the new improvements in V2.0 will show our dedication to the customer’s experience.”

Easygates have over 25 years’ experience in the industry and specialise in gate automation, safety solutions and access control. As ASO Safety Solutions UK competence partners, the company supplies a number of core safety products to the marketplace and is renowned for supplying quality, safety and technical service to a wide range of customers.

The upgraded website will officially launch in March.

www.easygatesdirect.co.uk

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Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Yale launches TS007 2 Star Cylinder Pull

Yale Door and Window Solutions has launched a TS007 2 Star cylinder pull, designed to improve traditional door style aesthetics and provide superior security.

The stainless steel, finger pull escutcheon is suitable for use on timber and composite doors and can help to create an authentic ‘period feel’, visually replicating the look of a traditional Yale rim latch, when used in conjunction with other door hardware.

The cylinder pull is 2 Star accredited, meeting the TS007 standard for protection against the latest forms of attack, and can be used as part of a PAS 24 door set. This enables fabricators and installers to comply with Approved Document Q, requiring that all residential doors meet or exceed British Standard PAS 24.

For maximum security, the cylinder pull is recommended for use alongside Yale’s 1 Star Superior cylinder or the 3 Star Platinum cylinder, which launches soon.

Additionally, the TS007 2 Star cylinder pull is compatible with the LOCKMASTER KeyTurn multipoint door lock, and together can achieve a traditional townhouse door style on a modern door set for improved aesthetic and security.

Paul Atkinson, Sales Director for Yale Door and Window Solutions, said:

“The UK has a huge amount of older housing stock that people want to complement with ‘period feel’ high performance composite doors.

“When used alongside the LOCKMASTER KeyTurn, the 2 Star cylinder pull can help to create a distinct ‘townhouse’ style with its chest height, finger pull escutcheon.”

The external pull has a sacrificial break point which snaps under attack, meaning it cannot be removed from the door and cylinder remains protected.

Available in chrome, brass and satin chrome finishes, the 2 Star cylinder pull is Yale branded on both the internal and external escutcheon. This recognised mark of trust signifies superior strength and provides a visual deterrent to potential thieves.

The cylinder pull is backed by Yale’s 10 year guarantee and has been tested to 500 hours of natural salt spray to deliver extensive corrosion resistance, meeting the BS EN1670 standard.

For further information on the TS007 2 Star cylinder pull and the rest of Yale’s cylinder range, please visit www.yaledws.co.uk or call 01902 366800.

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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Bolton Gate demonstrates its commitment to gate safety training

Bolton Gate, the nationwide industrial door and gate company, has seen its 30th powered gate engineer pass the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) powered gate safety diploma training course.

Andrew Whistle, who joined the company last year, earned his diploma after attending the recent two-day training course held at Scunthorpe.

Bolton Gate, a member of the DHF, believes training is the key to raising safety standards in the industry and expects more than 40 of its powered gate engineers to attain DHF diploma status by the end of 2016.

Since the DHF Powered Gate Group set up the diploma training course two years ago, almost 600 personnel involved in the safety of automatically controlled powered gates - including installation engineers, inspectors and those responsible for gate maintenance - have successfully gained their gate safety diplomas.

The two-day training course ensures they are trained to provide and install fully compliant gates in all environments. It is recognised as one of the most comprehensive powered gate training schemes in Europe.

During each course, delegates complete a number of training modules - covering all aspects of gate safety from initial risk assessment through to force testing - in order to obtain their coveted DHF gate safety diplomas. Topics covered include law and regulations, use of standards, risk assessment, testing and inspection, documentation, repair and maintenance.

Bolton Gate group health and safety manager Dave Brook said:

“We’re totally committed to training our engineers to the highest standard of knowledge and compliance to meet current regulations, so enhancing our reputation as a reputable repair and maintenance provider.

“We recognise the importance and high standard of the training that is delivered by the DHF. It was developed to give engineers a very good understanding of the levels of safety and quality of work required on powered gates.”

He also noted that the DHF has developed a diploma training course for industrial door engineers which is due to commence shortly.

“Our engineers are competent in a vast area - not only powered gates but also industrial doors, automatic doors and entrance systems. I anticipate this new training course will be of the same high standard as the powered gate course and our engineers will be undertaking this training also.”

The powered gate training scheme is available to all individuals who are responsible for the installation, assessment and inspection of powered gates. The next training courses will be held on March 16 and 17 in Sutton in Ashfield; and April 13 and 14 in Stockport.

For further information on DHF training courses, and to book places, visit www.dhfonline.org.uk .

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Monday, 15 February 2016

New Safety Locking Restrictor from ERA the best on the market

Once again, ERA has gone well beyond minimum standards to develop a universal Safety Locking Restrictor that offers Grade 3 impact resistance.

Until now, families wanting to protect their children from open doors and windows have been limited to using standard locking devices, which fall short of the Grade 2 Impact Resistance minimum requirement for Child Safety.

With its ‘push to open’ cable lock design, which comes with cut key locking for security, the Safety Locking Restrictor has been ergonomically developed for easy operation.

Will Butler, group marketing and innovation director at ERA explains:

“We were determined to offer a compliant child resistant locking device for windows and balcony doors in accordance with BS EN 16281:2013. Our Safety Locking Restrictor is ideally suited to homes with families and gives reassurance to parents that their children will be safe around open doors and windows in the home.”

Available in White, Brown, Polished Gold and Polished Chrome finishes, the Safety Locking Restrictor is suitable for both domestic and commercial applications and for PVCu, Timber and Aluminium windows and doors up to 2100mm high x 1000mm wide.

Also compliant with BS EN 13126-1:2011 Grade 3 impact resistance for building hardware restricted devices on windows and doors, you can confidently recommend ERA’s new Safety Locking Restrictor to homeowners looking for the best protection for their families.

The Safety Locking Restrictor is available from a number of nationwide distributors and independent hardware retailers.

www.erahomesecurity.com

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Sunday, 14 February 2016

The World’s Finest Long-Term Preserved Jaguar C-Type

A closer look at the ‘time machine’ Jaguar headed for Monaco - Bonhams forthcoming Monaco Sale on May 13th will feature the world’s finest as-original, running, long-term preserved 'time-machine' Jaguar C-Type, UK road-registered ‘POV 114’.

On January 14, 1955, this outstanding example of Jaguar's double-Le Mans-winning XK120C design was registered under chassis number ‘XKC 011’, and was sold ex-works to the Dunlop Rubber Company. It survives today in essentially identical specification.

The preceding history of Jaguar’s works team car ‘XKC 011’ embraces the 1952 Le Mans 24-Hours, the 1953 Mille Miglia and Targa Florio, plus a race win at Goodwood, when driven by such Jaguar stalwarts as Sir Stirling Moss, Major Tony Rolt and Peter Walker.

The Jaguar world at large has long accepted a contemporary works team anecdote that a subsequent body swap saw chassis ‘XKC 011’ fitted with the body from sister car ‘XKC 047’, which had itself been campaigned by the Belgian Ecurie Francorchamps team during the 1953 Sports Car World Championship season.

As works prepared, and tended by Jaguar factory team mechanics, ‘XKC 047’ competed in two 1953 24-Hour races – at Le Mans and at Spa-Francorchamps – plus the ADAC 1,000 Kilometres classic at the Nürburgring in Germany. ‘XKC 047’ finished 9th overall in the great French race, co-driven by its formal owner Roger Laurent / Baron Charles de Tornaco. At Spa Laurent shared it with future Ferrari personality Jacques Swaters and at the Nürburgring with Ferrari’s great future three-time Le Mans-winner Olivier Gendebien.

Bonhams' comprehensive investigation of ‘XKC 011’ (aka ‘POV 114’) to be offered at Monaco, initially revealed evidence identifying its chassis as having been the works team car which substituted at the last moment as the Ecurie Francorchamps entry in the 1954 Le Mans 24-Hour race. After our attention was drawn to other features of the car, further inspection now indicates that such participation is in fact debatable.

It is therefore probable that ‘XKC 011’ as now offered by Bonhams is not really a split-identity car at all. Present opinion is that it is likely the 1953 car, chassis ‘XKC 047’ - still bearing its original, complete ‘K 1047’ body - subsequently re-stamped ‘XKC 011’ at the factory before delivery to Dunlop in 1955.

POV 114’ continued to be maintained by the factory when it served as a test car for Dunlop, and during its club-racing days in the hands of owner-drivers Mike Salmon, Gordon Lee and Robin Sturgess into the 1960s.

It was acquired by the Griffiths family in 1963 and it is to be offered at Monaco direct from this self-same ownership, 53 long years later.

Most significantly, it has been preserved virtually untouched in wonderfully well-patinated ‘time machine’ condition to this day.

James Knight, Group Motoring Director of Bonhams, commented:

“Bonhams has been assisted in its investigation regarding this famous Jaguar C-Type by a wealth of experts, and tremendous thanks are due to British Jaguar authority Den Carlow, motoring writer Marc Noordeloos, Jaguar enthusiast Jeremy McChesney, Chris Keith-Lucas of CKL Engineering Ltd, Gary Pearson of Pearsons Engineering, Australian Jaguar authorities Les Hughes and Terry McGrath, and Andrew Tart of Andrew Tart Motor Engineering.

“While officially sold by the Jaguar factory as 'XKC 011', the histories of ‘011' and ‘047' - which became intertwined during the preceding 1954 Le Mans race period – have baffled any number of Jaguar enthusiasts and historians over the years. These recent collective efforts - most notably with the total support of the long-term owner - are getting closer to unlocking this exciting mystery in this gloriously-preserved old war-horse’s very early life.”

Bonhams inaugural Monaco Sale will present an exclusive auction of just 40 hand-picked, exceptional motor cars. Timed to coincide with the Monaco Grand Prix Historique, the Sale will take place on 13 May 2016.

The venue for this grandest of motoring auctions is the prestigious Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel, overlooking the Grand Prix circuit’s famous ‘Station’ hairpin, scene of so much motor sporting drama.

For further information on Bonhams motor car department visit: www.bonhams.com/cars

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Saturday, 13 February 2016

Securefast Opens To The Trade In Dublin

Securefast plc has announced the opening of its new service and distribution centre conveniently based just off Ballymount Road, Dublin.

Heading up the new facility is John Power, a well-respected industry professional who brings with him with over twenty five years of product knowledge and experience. John and his team will be on hand to provide product advice and offer same day collection on all Securefast, Abloy and ACT products together with the full Deedlock Electronic range of products.

The centre is also stockists for a wide range of mechanical and electronic locking products in addition to fire safety and DDA.

Duncan Crawley, Group Managing Director of Securefast said:

“We hope that the new centre will prove to be the ideal location for tradesmen involved in all aspects of the Fire, Safety, Electrical and Security industry. Our aim is very simple, to offer customers the best prices, direct from stock, here in Dublin”.

New customers are assured of a warm welcome and expert assistance in recommending the best products for their projects.

Contact details:
Securefast Ireland,
Unit 6,
Ballymount Court,
Ballymount Road,
Dublin 12.

Phone: 01-456 8257
www.securefastirl.ie

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Friday, 12 February 2016

PAS 3621 Sets the Standard for Multi-Point Locks

House builders and door fabricators now have the opportunity of specifying PAS 3621 multi-point locks in order to raise levels of security in bespoke domestic entry doors.

PAS 3621 is the standard for multi-point locks which offers a similar level of security to the long established BS 3621 standard for single-point locks. BS 3621 has been the gold standard for single-point locks for timber doors having gained credibility when it comes to consumer understanding and acceptance.

With multi-point locks now becoming the norm, PAS 3621 is developing a similar reputation as the accepted standard for this type of lock, according to the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), the trade association representing the UK’s leading lock makers and it is one of the four parties to sponsor the new standard.

PAS 3621 offers a number of benefits to housing developers and door fabricators. In particular, it gives them the opportunity to add value to the building and provide extra security for their customers

The recently published Approved Document Q of the Building Regulations requires entrance doors to meet new security requirements. This also covers non-primary doors such as, back doors or garage interconnecting doors. To achieve the requirement, the doors should be robust and fitted with appropriate hardware. Document Q specifically states that multi-point locking systems incorporated within bespoke doors must meet the requirements of PAS 3621.

The Kitemark and the Secured by Design status afforded to PAS 3621 are well recognised and understood by house builders and door fabricators. In addition, PAS 3621 is referenced in the insurance sector’s RISCAuthority guidelines and is increasingly being accepted (and required) by leading insurance companies.

The sponsors of PAS 3621, along with the DHF, were ERA, ASSA ABLOY and Secured by Design. For more information about PAS 3621 contact the DHF: Telephone 01827 52337; Email info@dhfonline.org.uk .

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Thursday, 11 February 2016

GEZE UK is ‘The Automatic Choice’

GEZE UK has published a new technical guide to provide contractors, fabricators and architects with the information they need to specify the most appropriate and effective automatic operator.

Easy-to-use, ‘The Automatic Choice’ brochure encompasses GEZE’s extensive range of sliding, swing, revolving and folding doors including the latest Powerturn swing door drive and the Slimdrive range. This is supported by information and advice about how to specify the right products when taking in to account accessibility requirements, sustainability and industry regulations.

Available to download from the company’s website or in hard copy, the guide features double page spreads dedicated to each product with technical drawings and photography showcasing the products in situ across a range of different buildings. The detailed product data pages make comparisons between products quick and easy.

As well as GEZE’s complete range of automatic operators, it includes information about supporting products such as activation devices and safety systems, as well as advice about supply and installation, and repair and maintenance contracts.

Andy Howland, sales director of GEZE UK said:

“We have worked hard to ensure that ‘The Automatic Choice’ technical guide is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to specify an automatic operator. It provides a comprehensive overview of all our automatic door systems allowing comparison between the benefits and functionality of different products to be carried out with ease.

“This technical guide provides contactors, fabricators and architects with a good introduction to our range of products so they can make informed choices and select the best product for the job.”

‘The Automatic Choice’ brochure is available to download from GEZE’s website. Alternatively call 01543 443015 or email info.uk@geze.com for a printed brochure.

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