Door Industry Journal - Spring 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk building hardware 85 THE door industry journal spring 2015 J. BANKS-PIONEERING UK HARDWARE INNOVATIONS With major fabricators and systems companies manufacturing to the latest industry standards, whilst also catering for the new styles and trends in door and window profiles, there is also a need to develop new and unique hardware solutions to complement the constantly changing market. J. Banks Ltd has a proud history of manufacturing safety and security products for over one hundred and sixty years and continues to be at the forefront in the design, development and production of a wide range of door and window hardware solutions. The company’s modern purpose built 40,000 sq ft factory is centrally situated close to the major motorways network and houses both a wide range of advanced manufacturing equipment together with extensive design facilities that include multiple 3D CAD stations, rapid prototyping, in-house product testing and bespoke product development technology. The company’s extensive production facilities include Multi Axis Machining, Presswork, Assembly, Precision Turned Parts, Plastic Injection Moulding, Pressure Zinc Diecasting, Metal Finishing, Stockholding and Distribution. The company’s continuous investment in its skills base, and a programme of integrating the very latest advances in production technology has ensured that J.Banks are in an ideal position to provide a comprehensive range of innovation, design, development and manufacturing services to meet the very latest hardware requirements of the door and window industry. The firms award winning innovative manufacturing skills are highlighted in the number of ‘first in the UK’ products credited to J.Banks in recent years, these include: Steel Cable Restrictors, Concealed locking Window Restrictors, Dedicated Timber Bi-Fold Hardware suites, Bespoke Bi-Fold Hardware Systems, Pop out and Flush designed Operating Handles, together with numerous Hinges, Handles, Safety and Security devices, each designed to meet individual client specifications. The highly skilled and industry experienced technical team work in close collaboration and complete integrity with many of the UK and European Door and Window manufacturers, providing bespoke design and manufacturing assistance in the development of the next generation of hardware products. For further information on how J.Banks can assist you become first in the market, please contact the sales team on 01902 864863, email sales@jbanks.co.uk or visit the web site www.jbanks.co.uk