Door Industry Journal - Spring 2013

spring 2013 THE door industry journal 7 Doorfit’s 60th Birthday Familiy business Doorfit, celebrates a significant birthday this year, with 60 years of trading now under its belt. 14 Industrial door CE marking plates As already widely reported by the Door & Hardware Federation, it will soon become a LEGAL requirement under the CPD for all Industrial door installations to be correctly CE marked. 34 Alluguard receives Secured By Design accreditation Alluguard receive the prestigious SBD Accreditation for the design and manufacture of all of their garage doors. 42 Technology feature Derek Hibbart, Garage Door and Gate veteran and Editor of the Door Industry Journal, takes a look at some of the latest door and gate technology. 45 ASSA ABLOY Security Doors at Canary Wharf ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, part of ASSA ABLOY, supplying and installing over 700 steel doorsets at one of London’s most iconic business districts. 47 Fire Door Inspection Scheme - the final stage Clive Reilly, Compliance Manager at Checkmate Fire Solutions, becomes a Certified Inspector. 57 Union masters online ordering UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions make the online purchasing of masterkey suites safe, secure and convenient for customers. 60 New Twist 350 swing gate operator from Sommer Sommer announce a new addition to their range of swing gate operators. 61 New and Expectant Mothers in the Workplace How many women worry that they cannot say anything at work, for fear that it may cause problems. 62 Britain’s first 100mph car celebrates its centenary The Vauxhall 30-98, one of the greatest sports cars of the twentieth century and the first to top 100mph in production form, marks its centenary in style. 64 Plumber of the year award Some prime examples of what ‘NOT’ to do! Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk contents 5 industry news industrial doors garage doors doorsets building hardware powered gates employment & legal motoring & transport take a break 6 15 18 45 fire & security 47 51 58 61 62 64 classifieds/ advertising 65 6 DHF helps building professionals to be aware of the imminent CE marking challenge DHF helping to ensure that manufacturers and suppliers meet the July 1st 2013 deadline. technology feature 42