Door Industry Journal - Summer 2013

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk THE door industry journal summer 2013 industry news 12 LAUNCH OF TESTING & TECHNICAL SERVICES BY LORIENT Lorient, manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems for acoustic, smoke and fire containment is delighted to introduce a new division - Lorient Testing & Technical Services. Manufacturers and designers will now have access to a diverse range of specialist testing services to assist the development of new or existing products, investigate new materials, right through to durability testing and benchmarking performance. A variety of different assemblies can be tested including doorsets, windows, glazing systems, door hardware, and dampers to name but a few. The dedicated Testing & Technical Services Centre at Discovery House hosts an indicative fire test furnace, many cycling rigs, air and smoke leakage testing equipment, environmental chambers, an analytical laboratory, as well as a state-of-the-art, purpose-built acoustic transmission suite. The facilities are supported by experienced technicians and respected technical consultants who are equipped with extensive and diverse knowledge of regulations. The team can oversee the testing process from start to finish; from the construction of test specimens to the submission of a final test report. Lorient’s brand new acoustic transmission suite, commissioned in 2013, features the latest Brüel & Kjær sound measurement technology. It has been specifically designed to test doors (single and double), and windows in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140. The fire resistance properties of many building materials can be tested in accordance with BS 476 Pt. 20 or EN 1363-1 using Lorient’s indicative fire test furnace. It has proven popular with customers for many years - helping to save substantial testing charges prior to costly full scale testing. Customers will be able to set up in a comfortable workspace complete with free WiFi connectivity. TV monitors display real-time footage and data generated from both acoustic and fire testing. A remote, live video feed service is also available for clients who are unable to attend the day, allowing even international customers to be part of the test activity. For more information about the services available please download the comprehensive Testing & Technical Services brochure available at www.lorientuk.com or to speak to one of the team call 01626 834252. HOPPE (UK) CUSTOMER NAMED BEST SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR HOPPE, the manufacturer synonymous with innovation, quality and performance in hardware for the architectural and window and door sectors, is delighted that one of its customers has been awarded Best Supplier of the Year by construction and regeneration giant, Willmott Dixon. Birmingham based architectural ironmonger Branch BMN Ltd scooped the award after being put forward by the Willmott Dixon Barnet office. All Willmott Dixon suppliers were in the running, so it was no mean feat for Branch BMN, who came out on top of the 8,000-strong competition. Entrants were judged by every building site on all aspects of their service, from delivery to performance, and so Branch BMN was pleased to have chosen HOPPE Ltd as its own supplier of a wide selection of hinges, door closers, locks and more for their work with Willmott Dixon. Branch BMN Owner Ray Branch explains: “We were thrilled to have been chosen last month as Best Supplier of the Year by Willmott Dixon’s Barnet Office, particularly when you take into account the number of entrants. We strive to achieve great working relationships with our suppliers and customers alike and we certainly have that with HOPPE in the same way we do with Willmott Dixon. “We first chose to work with HOPPE around 20 years ago now and are still very happy with the products they supply for our work with companies such as Willmott Dixon. We also feel supported by them, as we are able to speak to our Regional Sales Manager Lisa on the phone whenever we need to - sometimes up to three times a week!” Andy Matthews, National Sales & Marketing Manager for the Architectural Division at HOPPE is similarly on hand if he is ever needed, according to Ray: “We always feel like we can speak to Andy, although we usually only do so only in the rare event that something hasn’t gone quite according to plan, and he always provides a quick and satisfactory resolution. We also speak to Andy if we want to ask a favour,” jokes Ray. Andy adds: “It was fantastic to hear that Branch BMN achieved the Best Supplier of the Year Award for its work with Willmott Dixon. It’s a mark of the effort they put in and the attention they pay to detail that they came out on top of the 8,000 entrants put forward. Having been a supplier to them for such a long period of time, we have built up a great relationship, and so we are ideally placed to help with any project they undertake, something we always aim to do to the highest standards, as with all of our customers.” For more information on HOPPE (UK) Ltd visit www.hoppe.co.uk or call 01902 484 400.