Door Industry Journal - Summer 2012

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 10 THE door industry journal summer 2012 industry news SWS UK INTRODUCES SECEUROSCHOOL SWS UK are pleased to announce the launch of SeceuroSchool which aims to provide essential installer training on their full range of products. Each month a different product will be covered in full and delivered by a mixture of theory and practical exercises. During June and July a packed class of installers received essential training on the newly launched SeceuroFire Flame Shutter. At the end of the session delegates received a certificate to demonstrate that they have achieved and acceptable level of competence in Surveying, Installing, Testing and Maintaining the product. This certificate allows you to fulfil your legal requirement to have received training provided by the manufacturer or an approved company. Delegates attending the recent courses gave excellent feedback on the day with the training scoring an average of 4.5 out of 5 in a satisfaction survey. The practical element was highly commended by many attendees. SeceuroSchool is an ideal opportunity for installers to be confident in fitting the SWS UK range of products and whether you are a new installer or are just looking for a refresher these free courses have something for everyone. With courses running on all of the SWS UK range of products throughout the year there should be a date and product that suits your business. To register your interest in future events please contact marketing@swsuk.co.uk indicating the products you would be interested in and the number of delegates attending. For further information contact SWS UK on 01524 772400. MAJOR RELOCATION FOR MIDLANDS HARDWARE GROUP Leading hardware manufacturer J.Banks & Co Ltd has announced the relocation and centralisation of the group’s head office and manufacturing divisions under one roof in a new purpose designed 40,000 sq ft site at Vernon Park, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. With a rich history in lock manufacturing spanning more than one hundred and sixty years, the family owned business of J.Banks Ltd has recently amalgamated with the precision turned parts company J.Wellman Ltd, enabling the group to provide an even more comprehensive range of engineering and manufacturing services. The necessity to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity comes as a result of the successful growth in sales throughout Europe for the group’s range of unique door and window hardware products, which includes their highly specified Res-Lok Window Restrictors, Locking devices, Door Furniture, Hinges, Architectural products and bespoke bi-fold door hardware. The new complex includes state of the art design and development facilities, including rapid prototyping, zinc pressure diecasting, precision turned parts, multi axis machining centres, press works, assembly, warehousing and distribution. In the coming months the group’s extensive plastic injection moulding division will also be incorporated within the new central manufacturing hub. Contact details are: J Banks & Co Ltd., Unit A, Vernon Park, Cannock Road, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 7HW. Telephone: 01902 864863 Fax: 01902 864926 IT’S SHOW TIME Don’t miss out on your opportunity to book the SWS UK show trailer for any events you have this summer. Ideal for open days, county shows and car shows the show trailer incorporates real life models of the SeceuroGlide Roller Garage Door, SeceuroGlide Sectional Garage Door, SeceuroShield 38 Shutter, SeceuroGuard 1000 Gate, Windermere and Grasmere from the Lakeland Awning range and the Piazza patio roof system. The show trailer is delivered directly to site for you, along with instructions on set up and a full range of literature and flyers. Many customers who booked the show trailer in 2011 were so pleased with the result they have booked again for 2012. Make sure you take advantage of this unique sales opportunity. To arrange a booking of the show trailer please contact marketing@swsuk.co.uk For further information contact SWS UK on 01524 772400 Image shows trailer in use by the Garage Door Company at the Goodwood Festival of Speed