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Wednesday, 10 April 2019

New National Sales Manager for GEZE UK

Andy Iredale is the new man in charge of opening doors for GEZE UK having been promoted to the role of national sales manager for automatics.

Andy, who was previously sales manager for the North of England, now leads the team of which he was once part – GEZE UK’s area sales managers who provide design and commercial advice on GEZE automatic door systems.

He will lead on the sales promotion of new and innovative GEZE automatic door solutions, develop and maintain relationships with key customers across the country and advise them on the best range of products for their needs – from modest automatic doors to complex requirements for major developments.

Andy has significant experience in the commercial door sector across a variety of disciplines - from service and project management, through to sales - spanning an impressive 24 years – the last four of which have been with GEZE UK.

Among his notable achievements is the work that that he carried out for the company in the North of England and the completion of an ACAS management development programme.

Said Andy: “I am very proud to have been selected to lead the Automatics Sales Team of which I have been a part for more than four years. There are exciting times ahead for GEZE UK with the launch of some great new products.

“The entire team has been busy working towards and achieving the ISO 45001 in occupational health and safety management which will further our commitment to health, safety and quality management within the business and the wider market.”

Andy Howland, sales and marketing director for GEZE UK, said that Andy had a proven track record with the company and would use his knowledge and understanding of GEZE products to recommend dynamic and integrated solutions for key customers.

“In leading the automatic sales team, Andy will, no doubt, share his passion for developing ideal customer solutions and encourage his team to do the same and to deliver excellent service.”

For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk

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Tuesday, 9 April 2019

ASSA ABLOY showcases latest Access Control Solutions at The Security Event 2019

ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control is proud to announce it will be exhibiting at the first ever Security Event 2019, showcasing its latest security and integrated access control technology.

Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 April, the show is a major new exhibition for the commercial and residential security market and set to welcome more than 6,000 visitors.

ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control will be available on stand SE172, alongside Abloy and HKC, highlighting how efficient and easy to install its innovative access control solutions are for security installers.

Products that will be exhibited on the stand include eCLIQ, CLIQ® Go, SMARTair® and Aperio®, as well as its extensive electromechanical offering and the ARX access control and alarm system.

eCLIQ: the key to electronic locking

eCLIQ is a fully electronic key management system that delivers flexible and secure master key management to businesses, solving key control concerns. The compact eCLIQ locking cylinder offers the highest levels of security. With the widest range of different cylinder types, the system is designed for every kind of use, from the company entrance gate to securing alarm systems, lifts, doors and cabinets.

eCLIQ also helps solve the issue of lost keys, with users able to update access authorisations when required. It is easy to install too, with no drilling required, and offers a maintenance-free solution for up to 200,000 cycles. As such, eCLIQ is the only master key system a building will ever need.

CLIQ® Go: access control at your fingertips

CLIQ® Go is a fully electronic locking system based on the highly sucessful and efficient CLIQ® technology. The CLIQ® Go app provides a high level of security and data protection, and enables control over building security from a mobile device. The flexibility of key management is unrivalled when it comes to master keying for building security.

CLIQ® Go provides both security installers and business owners with the capability to manage access control on the go, achieved via a quick installation that requires no witing at the door. Operators can also easily revoke access rights via the CLIQ® Go app, minisiming the risk of lost keys.

SMARTair®: easy access control

SMARTair® is a wireless online or offline fully scalable access control system that keeps users in touch with everything that’s happening in a building – who enters, where and when – ensuring complete control of site security. The new mobile app Openow™ will be presented at The Security Event too, which becomes a smartphone’s secure virtual credential.

Aperio®: cost-effective, integrated access control without wires

Aperio® enables mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to an access control system in a convenient and cost-effective way. With products meeting BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125 standards, Aperio® can help schools, universities and commercial environments cut energy costs, reduce time money spent on maintenance, and help deliver a flexible access control solution that can be easily adapted and updated when needed.

Part of the Aperio® range, the new H100 door handle will also be on display. Packing the power and flexibility of wireless access control into one slim, cleverly designed door handle, the Aperio® H100 offers easy retrofitting to almost any interior door. It integrates with all the existing Aperio® integrations seamlessly and can work within an online access control system or offline as a standalone device.

ARX: the complete, scalable, integrated access control and alarm system

ARX is a security platform with integrated alarm and access control capability, covering everything from fully monitored high security hard wired access control doors to wireless Aperio doors, in both on and offline configuration.

The technology supports MIFARE DESFire EV2 and HID SEOS, providing the most secure credential formats available, while being a future-proof system too – BLE Pando Reader provides the ability to use a smartphone as a credential.

Designed to easily integrate into third party security systems, and other ASSA ABLOY systems such as CLIQ and Traka, ARX offers an advanced graded alarm system, allowing deployment of dynamic lockdown with mobile notification to the ARX Go app. ARX creates a fully-monitored door environment, including electromechanical locks utilising ASSA ABLOY Hi-O technology.

David Hodgkiss, Director of Access Control for ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control, said:

“We are delighted to be exhibiting at the first ever Security Event 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham, which will launch a new platform for showcasing the latest technologies and solutions available to security installers.

“As security threats become more diverse and complex, our latest solutions ensure security installers can specify a product for a customer that will overcome these challenges and deliver exceptional performance. We have a product offering that is truly unmatched, with one in every ten lock and security installations worldwide using our solutions.

“And with free coffee available on stand SE172 for anyone that comes and speaks to us about our access control offers, we look forward to welcoming everyone to our stand at The Security Event 2019.”

For more information on ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control and the solutions it will be exhibiting and to register to attend the event for free, visit assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk.

To find out more about The Security Event 2019, please visit www.thesecurityevent.co.uk.

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Monday, 8 April 2019

Barrier Components Invitation to a Gate Systems Roadshow

Locinox Lion Gate Closer

Architectural hardware distributor, Barrier Components Ltd., is encouraging fabricators and installers to attend a series of regional roadshows in April that are being hosted by their customer F H Brundle in association with gate system specialists Locinox and FAC.

The roadshows are being held in five locations across the country between the 8th and 12th April and offer a great opportunity to get a thorough introduction and understanding of the latest engineering technology in gate closers and sliding and folding gate systems from the experts in this field.

Locinox are a leading global developer and manufacturer of fittings for fencing and gates that distribute their products via Barrier Components in the UK. They will be exhibiting Gate Closer products at the roadshow including their Samson 2, Lion, Tiger, Rhino, Mammoth and Verticlose 2 closers. All their products are designed to provide solutions to various installation situations and offer some simply remarkable features.

FAC Folding Gate System

Italian manufacturer, FAC who also distribute their products through Barrier Components in the UK, will be demonstrating their sliding and folding gate hardware including a new Bi-Folding Gate system, a Telescopic Gate and their Guardian Cantilever Gate hardware.

F H Brundle branches will be hosting these roadshows which will run between 9am and 4pm each day. The venues include Glasgow on the 8th April, Liverpool (Haydock) on the 9th, Birmingham on the 10th, London (Rainham) on the 11th and Southampton on the 12th April.

There will be a host of handy tips for smooth installations and best practice ideas to grow your sales. The event is free of charge and refreshments will be available all day. No need to book just come and take away an increased knowledge and great ideas, find the address for your local event here.

Barrier Components Ltd is a leading architectural hardware supplier based in Purfleet in Essex. They constantly strive to source new and innovative quality products from around the world to provide a one-stop-shop and respected technical support to their customers.

Check them out online at www.barrier-components.co.uk

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Sunday, 7 April 2019

TV & Dance star Ashley Banjo takes delivery of High-Performance ‘Eleanor’ Mustang GT500CS

TV presenter, choreographer and creative director behind street dance group ‘Diversity’ Ashley Banjo has taken delivery of a Mustang GT500CS by Sutton Bespoke – a fully-restored and comprehensively modified version of a classic 1967 Ford Mustang.

The car features significantly enhanced acceleration and top speed, improved handling characteristics and sympathetic updates to the iconic styling.

The styling of Ashley’s GT500CS is modelled on the look of the ‘Eleanor’ Mustang from blockbuster action movie ‘Gone in 60 seconds’, distinguished by its modern Magnetic Metallic grey paint, black racing stripes from nose to tail, and centrally-mounted lamps in the front lower grille.

All of the engineering, tuning and styling work on the GT500CS has been carried out in the UK by Sutton Bespoke and its carefully selected group of technical partners.

Banjo, who has appeared on many prime-time television shows – including as a judge on ITV1’s Dancing on Ice and host of Channel 4’s Flirty Dancing – commented:

“It’s been great to work with Clive Sutton and his team to build my dream car. There definitely isn’t another car built to the same specification in the world – remodelled with modern technology from the ground up, with a 500 bhp 5.4-litre V8 engine and a beautiful hand-restored body. I am in love with this car and have been since I was a kid. Thank you, Clive Sutton, once again for building this with me and making it real. I am very, very lucky!”

At the heart of the ground-up GT500CS restoration is a full re-build of the donor car’s 5.0-litre, bhp V8 engine, taking it to 5.4 litres and nearly 500 bhp through the introduction of hypereutectic pistons, high-performance camshaft and eight-port fuel injection manufactured in the UK and derived from that found in the original Ford GT40. Console switchable ECU provides three custom states of tunes for road, race and track.

The Mustang’s standard four-speed transmission has been replaced with a modern five-speed Tremec manual unit, directing power to the rear wheels. The new suspension is an adjustable coil-over set-up at the front, with rebound and bump adjustment and also ride-height adjustment. The rear also features height-adjustable coil springs.

Modern 14-inch diameter high-performance front brakes with six-piston calipers help to keep the performance in check. To give voice to the car’s famed V8 ‘burble’, Sutton Bespoke has fitted an active exhaust system with optional loud and soft settings.

Giving a contemporary look to the ‘Eleanor’-themed exterior design, the brightwork is powder-coated in satin black, and the same finish is applied to the 18-inch alloy wheels. LED lighting adds another modern twist to the eye-catching exterior.

Inside, the Mustang cabin has been completely refitted and enhanced to Banjo’s exacting specifications. Period-style dials sit alongside LED gauges, all housed in a carbon-finish dashboard. A custom-made carbon-finish centre console surrounds an array of modern controls for features such as active exhaust control.

The plethora of in-cabin technology includes a Morel audio system with DAB, satellite navigation, Apple Car Play-equipped infotainment, a bespoke automatic boot opening function, reversing camera, remote control locking and tracker.

The interior surfaces have been trimmed in high-quality black Nappa leather with dark grey stitching – extending to the door panels, rear quarter panels, centre console trim and dashboard. New Recaro front seats are finished in ‘Daytona’ style, with the rear seats trimmed to match.

The headlining, sun visors, and boot are all fully trimmed in dark Alcantara, and custom, leather-wrapped Mota-Lita steering wheel finishes the bold interior look. The boot, which is also full trimmed, accommodates a custom-built Morel subwoofer, amplifier and ambient lighting.

Although Ashley’s car is built to his individual taste and requirements, Sutton Bespoke is taking commissions for the restoration and enhancement of other period Mustangs. Guide pricing for the GT500CS is dependent on specification, with a build time of approximately 12 to 16 months.

More information about Sutton Bespoke is available at www.suttonbespoke.co.uk. A detailed history of the company can be found at www.suttonbespoke.co.uk/sutton-bespoke-history.

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Saturday, 6 April 2019

The Joinery Network invests in testing for Doors and Windows

“Joiners need easy access to PAS24 security certification for timber doors and windows to comply with Document Q of Building Regulations,” says O T Dare Joinery Consultant, Owen Dare, and one of the founder directors at The Joinery Network, newly launched to support joinery companies.

“The Joinery Network booked two weeks at the testing house for an initial batch of products to cover BS 6375: 1 for weathertightness and thermal performance, PAS 24 and Approved Document Q for security, and Part M to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.

“We recognise that joiners need test results for all the windows and doors they’re making. It means a much broader range of products, options and styles must be tested, to ensure the results can be cascaded to comply with Building Regulations.

“We are aiming to build up the product portfolio, to give joiners a comprehensive range to choose from. Day one saw passes on the box sash and flush casement window, and the second day we added single doors opening both in and out, including low thresholds to comply with Part M. We have included full glazed, half-glazed and panel door options, opening both in and out,” adds Owen.

“All permutations of French doors are also being tested during this time. We will continue to add more products including thermalite windows, stormproof flush sash and aluclad options.”

Joiners can get a licence from The Joinery Network to use the cascaded data to offer products compliant with the regulations, whether it’s for PAS24, Part Q or Part M. Under the scheme The Joinery Network offers all the technical support to get companies set up, so they don’t fall foul of the law.

“The Joinery Network has already had a huge amount of interest from joinery companies. They want an easy way to show their products comply with Building Regulations.”

The Joinery Network is a cooperative of leading industry suppliers, bringing expertise, practical support and certified products to grow timber window and door businesses. The range of expertise covers tooling and hardware through to marketing and asset finance. The eight founder partners in The Joinery Network have invested in the product testing as part of their commitment to the industry.

For more information go to www.thejoinerynetwork.co.uk

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Friday, 5 April 2019

WERU UK Takes Centre Stage at Major Consumer Show

WERU UK, recently took pride of place to share their expert industry knowledge at the prestigious Homebuilding & Renovating show, held on 28-31 March.

Sales Director, Kate Lindsay, represented Blackpool-based WERU UK at the Masterclass theatre, where she delivered a talk exploring the use of creativity in the design and specification of windows and doors in your home

At the event that welcomes over 100,000* visitors each year, the WERU UK team were also on hand, to showcase their latest, innovative products, and to answer questions about the latest trends and installation processes.

This national exhibition is the UK’s largest home building and renovating event allowing those embarking on projects to find industry experts and leading brands all under one roof.

Kate commented: "We were honoured to be invited to deliver a presentation at such a high-profile event! We had an impressive response from the attendees, all of which seemed eager to learn more and keen to incorporate some of the key considerations we presented in their own self-build projects".

Weru UK was founded over 30 years ago and is the UK distributor of premium quality window and door German manufacturer Weru. Whilst Weru UK’s head office is located on Amy Johnson Way, Squires Gate, Blackpool, the firm operates nationally and has completed over 18,000 installations from small Terraces to multi-million-pound luxury homes and commercial developments.

Their main range includes windows, sliding doors, bi-fold doors and Aluminium front doors and there are many customisation features – such as the ability to choose a specific RAL colour depending on the range.

Built into their leading window and door systems are advanced energy saving, ventilation, acoustic and security features.

For more information on WERU UK visit https://weru.uk

* Based on visitors to all shows in 2018

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Thursday, 4 April 2019

Lorient announces launch of new website

Lorient, respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies is thrilled to officially announce the launch of its new website, that showcases Lorient’s innovative range of products and services.

The new website features a clean, contemporary design with an intuitive site-wide navigation system and enhanced search functionality, enabling quick and easy access to helpful information. The structure of the content has been improved with a new resource centre – home to a CAD and fitting instruction library, FAQs, a glossary, videos and animations; and much more.

An interactive doorset has been introduced on the homepage, which clearly sets out Lorient’s complementary range of products from architectural seals, air transfer grilles to ironmongery protection.

Lorient’s popular ‘Acoustic Search’ app; which provides access to 100’s tested acoustic sealing systems on a variety of popular door constructions and configurations has also been redeveloped in line with the new website, improving both its design and functionality.

There’s a host of smaller, but impactful changes to improve the user experience including newly designed images, datasheets and fitting instructions; a sample ordering device; and a new customer log in area where information can be saved for future visits. Plus, a finishes tool within certain pages, that displays Lorient’s versatile options for its acoustic, smoke and fire seals and architectural seals.

Visitors to the website can explore a selection of Lorient’s high-profile case studies from a diverse range of sectors including commercial, industrial and public buildings. The website will be continually updated with latest company news and developments. It is also fully responsive with mobile devices, making it easy to navigate on a wide range of web browsers and devices.

Amy Hicks, Marketing Manager said:

“We are excited to launch our website with a fresh new look in 2019 – our 40th anniversary year. What better way to mark this fabulous milestone than with a contemporary website - that truly represents our range of high-quality products and services. It’s packed with new content and features to enhance the user experience.”

About Lorient

Lorient is a designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies embracing acoustic, smoke and fire containment. Lorient was established in 1979 and has approximately 135 employees. The head office is located in Newton Abbot, Devon, UK.

www.lorientuk.com

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Wednesday, 3 April 2019

SIMONSWERK acquires the Italian Colcom Group

SIMONSWERK enters a new product segment with the acquisition of the Italian Colcom Group from Wise Equity SGR.

SIMONSWERK GmbH, a leading supplier of high-quality hinges and hinge systems for doors, has acquired the Colcom Group S.p.A. from the Italian private equity company Wise Equity SGR S.p.A. with immediate effect.

Colcom was founded in 1961 by Ezio and Sergio Collio and is based in the Italian town of Nave (Brescia). The business of Colcom Group is related to the development, production and distribution of hinges and fittings for glass doors. It is a market-leading company in the segment for hydraulic hinges with damping and closing functions.

Colcom was acquired by Wise Equity in 2014. As part of the strategic development of the company, the French company Sadev, a producer of fittings for external glass systems such as façades, parapets and balustrades was purchased in 2017.

The Colcom Group employs a total of 135 employees and generated turnover of about 27 million euros in 2018 with sales in more than 50 countries around the world. Colcom has production sites in Nave as well as several international distribution companies (Canada, Spain, Benelux). The French company Sadev is located near Annecy in France and has subsidiaries in Switzerland and the US.

Focused product portfolio Expansion

Following the acquisition of a majority stake in ANSELMI & C. S.r.l., a producer of concealed hinges for lightweight doors, the takeover of the Colcom Group S.p.A. secures a further major step in expanding the SIMONSWERK product portfolio.

Michael Meier, Managing Director of SIMONSWERK Germany says:

“We are continuing the international expansion of SIMONSWERK. The products and the team of Colcom complement our extensive portfolio of hinges with regard to the segment of glass doors. In addition, Sadev allows us to expand our product range to glass fittings for outdoor use on facades, parapets and balustrades.This segment allows us to get into the important project business at an even earlier stage”.

SIMONSWERK has already enhanced its international orientation in recent years. The company’s products are sold in 70 countries and exports accounted for 56% of turnover in the financial year 2018. The acquisition of the Colcom Group is a further step towards expanding the product portfolio for customers and toward developing the company’s international presence.

“As an integral part of the renowned SIMONSWERK Group, Colcom and Sadev are excellently positioned for the future, in order to develop our product portfolio and progress further in serving international sales markets,” says Gabriele Basile, who has managed the Colcom Group for the last four years and will continue in his role as CEO.

Since the acquisition by Wise Equity SGR in 2014, Colcom has been developing continuously, and has significantly expanded its turnover, profitability and international presence. Taking into account the strong organic growth as well as the acquisition of Sadev, the group turnover has more than doubled in the last four years.

Luigi Vagnozzi, responsible partner at Wise Equity SGR, with Alessio Riccioni, adds:

“We are very proud of how the company has developed in recent years, both organically and as a result of the acquisition of Sadev. We are delighted that our investments over recent years, and in particular the appointment of a new management team and the reorientation of the sales structure, have contributed to this. In this way, we have built a solid foundation on which Colcom can continue its above-average growth also in the future. We very much welcome the acquisition of Colcom by SIMONSWERK, an internationally renowned company from the field of door hinges.”

Integration into the SIMONSWERK Group

In order to realise its growth opportunities, SIMONSWERK will continue to invest in the new company, as in all other locations. The planned synergies will not require any personnel cutbacks. As a very important aspect for SIMONSWERK the entire management team of Colcom Group will stay on board on a long term basis.

“SIMONSWERK is a responsible traditional family business that feels a particular obligation to its employees and its locations. This understanding will likewise apply to the new colleagues at Colcom and Sadev, who we warmly welcome to SIMONSWERK” says Michael Meier.

Wise Equity has been advised as legal counsel by Simmons & Simmons with Moira Gamba, Alessandro Bonazzi and Andrea Accornero while Spada Partners with Guido Sazbon and Fabrizio Gnecco acted as tax Advisor.

SIMONSWERK has been advised by ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, Linklaters, EY, Chair of Machine Tools (WZL, RWTH Aachen) and Arcadis.

www.simonswerk.co.uk

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Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Have you read our Spring Issue yet?

Spring has certainly sprung and I hope you have been enjoying the nice weather that came with it recently. Unfortunately, the debacle surrounding Brexit still leaves our sector unsure of what the future holds.

But one thing you can be certain of is that spring means the latest issue of the DIJ is with you.

And we’ve been doing a bit of seasonal cleaning and updating of our mailing database, adding lots of new recipients, so you may be reading this magazine for the very first time.

But, whether you are a new reader or old, here’s a peek at what’s inside:

Find out more about Hormann UK, as it recognises a significant business milestone by celebrating its 40th anniversary (page 6)

How women are succeeding in our male dominated industry (page 10)

Discover the range of innovative new products in the AlluGuard range, launched recently to its dealers (page 34)

The lowdown on the upcoming MLA Expo 2019 (page 36)

Castle Doors Group is on a mission to revive the Wessex brand (page 43)

Find out why Aluroll’s exclusive Teleco control panel is quickly becoming an industry favourite (page 51)

Discover the ten reasons why Woodrite is so happy to promote Accoya garage doors (page 52)
The secrets behind one of the world’s fastest growing industrial door manufacturers - BMP Doors (page 76)

Jewers takes a trip Down Under - on the Canberra Metro (page 86)

Hinge protection problems, solved. Four ways you can avoid an issue that’s too often overlooked (page 100)

That should be enough to keep you going!

I hope you enjoy this issue - I’ll be in touch again when we publish our summer issue in July.

Derek Hibbart
Editor

www.dijonline.co.uk

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Monday, 1 April 2019

Landmark Fire and Security collaboration on Flat Entrance Doorsets - published in wake of Grenfell

In an unprecedented collaboration within the fire and security industry, three not-for-profit organisations with expertise in fire and security doorsets have combined their knowledge to offer guidance on a newly-published document on flat entrance doorsets.

The joint publication: ‘A Guide for Selecting Flat Entrance Doorsets; A publication for housing associations, landlords, building owners and local authorities in England’, relates to new doorsets and is the product of DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), Secured by Design (SBD) and the Fire Industry Association (FIA).

The publication brings together the best collaborative advice available from the industry in one straightforward document to highlight the fundamental issues of fire safety and security for those selecting fire doorsets.

Importantly, the publication makes the point that there is no conflict between fire and security with Building Regulations ADB (fire) and ADQ (security) carrying equal weight with neither taking precedence over the other. It explains why only factory produced doorsets can meet both ADB and ADQ.

Specifiers can have confidence in using the publication as an authoritative source of information as they are guided through the complexities of an extremely important area of Building Regulations to help them make informed choices.

The publication, which can be downloaded from any of the co-operating organisations’ websites, comes in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy and in response to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Governments’ (MHCLG) Implementation Plan – ‘Building a Safer Future’, released at the end of December 2018.

This new guidance document, which launched in March of this year, recommends that all fire doorsets are factory-prepared (as opposed to prepared on-site), and furthermore, audited by a third-party. It is suggested these recommendations will offer greater assurance on door performance and protect occupants, control the spread of fire and enable safer, easier escape in the event of an incident.

DHF’s CEO, Bob Perry explains:

“We are delighted to have collaborated with SBD and FIA, in sharing our joint expertise on doorsets and fire safety.

“It seemed a natural partnership to come together and offer guidance on what to look for in a flat entrance doorset, how this relates to the latest advice supplied by Government (MHCLG) and why third-party certification of fire and security doorset manufacture, installation and maintenance is a critical part of the protection against fire ingress and unlawful entry.

“Third party certification of manufacture, installation, maintenance and inspection of fire, smoke and security doors is something DHF has lobbied for tirelessly, as well as issues surrounding poorly or ill-fitting door closers,” he continues. “These form a vital part of fire safety.”

FIA’s CEO, Ian Moore, says:

“We are very pleased to work with DHF and Secured by Design in producing a guidance document to assist housing associations, landlords, building owners and local authorities on what to look for in a new flat entrance doorset and why third-party certification of fire doorset manufacture, installation and maintenance is a critical part of fire protection.

“This underlines the Fire Industry Association’s objective to improve and perfect fire protection work and builds on MHCLG guidance within the Government’s building safety programme. It is worth noting that although this document is specific to England and Wales, it is also useful information for Northern Ireland and Scotland.”

Chief Operating Officer of Secured by Design, Jon Cole, emphasised how important it is for the three organisations to work together to provide a holistic overview.

He says: “For many years, we have worked closely with national and local government, manufacturers, trade associations and standards authorities at home and abroad to establish effective security standards in the building and construction industry. We insist on United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited independent, third-party certification to provide product control and to ensure that specification and quality is maintained over time.”

“Third party certification, by suitably qualified bodies, has certainly delivered consistency and quality within the security sector. This is why we have campaigned for flat entrance doorsets to have dual certification, meeting all the relevant requirements for security and fire resistance in a single combined design specification. We believe that certification remains the best and only way to assure that effective quality products are delivered to market, providing additional assurance of performance.”

The document is available on the SBD link here: www.securedbydesign.com

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