Door Industry Journal - Spring 2016

CONDEMNING AN UNSAFE ROLLER SHUTTER PROVES TO BE GOOD FOR BUSINESS Amo Security recently attended a site in Leeds, West Yorkshire to carry out the planned servicing on several roller shutters they had installed some time ago. While at the site they were also asked to inspect a large industrial door to the warehouse, that was not only old, but had not been serviced for several years. Upon inspection, it quickly became apparent that the warehouse door was unsafe for use and the engineers immediately condemned the door, advising the client that the door was not to be used because it presented a great risk to life, safety and property. Amo Security quoted for the installation of a new industrial door that included an un-sprung direct drive motor in favour of the original spring balanced flange motor. To avoid disruption to the clients’ business activity, the quote was accepted promptly to enable the manufacture and installation of a new door to be carried out quickly. Andrew Crookes, Managing Director of Amo Security commented: “This is the exact reason all doors and roller shutters should have planned maintenance carried out by a trustworthy and reliable company. I am glad we were asked to carry out the servicing, as if the door had been continued to be used I dread to think what the end result may have been” Amo Security, part of AMO Group was established in 1989 and since then have been manufacturing, supplying and installing all types of Roller Shutters, Steel Doors, Security Grilles, Shop & Garden Awnings as well as Garage Doors to commercial, industrial and domestic clients nationwide. Based in West Yorkshire close to the M1 and M62, the company can supply or install, with installations being undertaken by its own team of fully trained engineers operating throughout the UK. AMO is a member of the Door and Hardware Federation – the leading voice of the industry which upholds the standards of technical competence, professional integrity, quality and service. www.amosecurity.co.uk A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY: ARKAY WINDOWS EXPANDS ITS BUSINESS TO DELIVER QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO ITS CUSTOMERS Continuing its exciting business growth, Arkay Windows has expanded its aluminium fabrication division to meet customer demand, following a move to bigger premises in Watford. It has enabled Arkay to stock more products, add machinery and employ more staff, resulting in increased production. The company has also upgraded its software system to streamline its entire operations. The move to larger premises from 25,000 sq ft to 40,000 sq ft, reflects a growing order book for the company. Aiming to further improve its quality and service provision, Arkay has boosted its workforce by 25 percent, creating a design team and recruiting more production and administration staff. The new team is in place to support its high-end aluminium offering, satisfying customers who demand a comprehensive service, from design through to project completion. As a result, customers can expect a consistent, quality controlled product and an enhanced service throughout. W: www.arkaywindows.com E: info@arkaywindows.com THE door industry journal spring 2016 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 29 industry news