Door Industry Journal - Spring 2013

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 52 THE door industry journal spring 2013 building hardware COMMERCIAL LETTERPLATES FROM COOKE BROTHERS Complementing the company’s extensive range of Architectural Hinges, Vision Panels and Flush Pulls, Master Hinge Makers Cooke Brothers have now introduced two popular sizes of Stainless Steel Commercial Letterplates and Inner Tidy Plates into the company’s growing portfolio of high quality Architectural hardware products. Utilising the company’s latest Laser Punch Press technology, the new UK manufactured Letterplates are available in two standard sizes 300x100mm and 400x125mm, whilst special sizes and unique designs can be produced to suit individual requirements. Manufactured from grade 304 Stainless Steel, with the option of grade 316 where required, the letterplate specification includes, a satin polished finish, concealed bolt through fixing, Stainless Steel springs, and matching stainless steel inner tidy available with or without springing suitable for horizontal or vertical installation. For further information on the new Stainless Steel Letterplates or any of the other products in the Cooke Brothers Architectural range please contact the sales line on 01922 740011 or visit www.cookebrothers.co.uk . ASSA AND UNION - BRANDS OF CHOICE FOR BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY The UK’s first ‘Red Brick’ institution, the University of Birmingham, has specified a whole host of door opening solutions from ASSA and UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions. Opening its doors to students for the first time in 1900, the University of Birmingham is one of the country’s leading educational establishments. As part of its continual improvement programme, the university has invested in the refurbishment of its modern apartments on Prittchat’s Road, which provide accommodation for UK and Non UK Postgraduates, as well as its 105 bed Tennis Court development. Preferred supplier to the University of Birmingham, ASSA and UNION products have been fitted throughout the refurbished residences, providing access and security solutions for students. Supplied through Powell Hardware, UNION’s N8899 electro-magnetic and Retro3 door closers, Optimus 3 standard locks and door furniture from the 1000 Series, as well as ASSA modular lockcases and 4800 series Master Key system range have been installed throughout the Tennis Court development. Whilst, Access Architectural supplemented an extension to the existing UNION DTEC masterkey suite with 8825 door closers and N8899 electro-magnetic door closers, 1000 Series lever handles and Optimus 3 lock cases. Speaking on the installation, Ian Humphries from University of Birmingham said: “Student accommodation can be a minefield for access and locking products - needing to find the right balance between a manageable system for estate managers and a convenient solution for residents, with protection for student property and fire safety for all. “The masterkey suites from ASSA and UNION are an ideal way for controlling key management, and their patents provide protection against un-authorised key-copying. The electro-magnetic door closers are integrated with the university’s alarm system delivering crucial fire safety for a building of multiple-occupancy, whilst the lever handles provide an attractive and reliable door furniture solution. Overall the specification meets all the university’s requirements and is testament to ASSA ABLOY’s experience and heritage within the education sector.” Ian Chapman, Regional Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Solution, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with the University of Birmingham, borne out of our experience in the education market and the university’s understanding of a need for durable access solutions. “The refurbished accommodation will have a high turnover of students, so it was important that any products installed were not only durable enough to withstand daily wear and tear but also facilitated a manageable and protected key distribution system. “In addition, working with experienced architectural ironmongers provided the additional reassurance that the products would be installed correctly and efficiently.” For further information, please visit www.assaabloy.co.uk/securitysolutions .