Door Industry Journal - Summer 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 14 THE door industry journal summer 2015 industry news CE MARKING OF FIRE RESISTING DOORSETS AND SHUTTERS DECISION WELCOMED BY DHF The timescale for the introduction of CE marking for fire resisting doorsets and shutters has finally been announced. The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) says it welcomes the long-awaited announcement after a lengthy period of uncertainty within the door industry. Compulsory CE marking of external pedestrian doorsets was introduced in 2013 when the Construction Products Regulations became law, but fire resisting doorsets and shutters could not be CE marked until the harmonised standard for those products became available. Now the timescale of CE Marking to EN 16034:2014 has been defined by the European Commission. From 1 December, 2015, new fire resisting doorsets and shutters complying with the new standard can be voluntarily CE marked. There follows a three year period of coexistence during which fire resisting doorsets and shutters that are not CE marked can continue to be supplied alongside CE marked products. After 30 November 2018, all fire resisting doorsets and shutters supplied in the EU (including the UK) must be CE marked in compliance with the standard. Michael Skelding, general manager and secretary of the DHF said: “We welcome this announcement. There have been years of debate leading up to the announcement over timescales and so the decision brings an end to the uncertainty surrounding the issue. “In line with our commitment to raising standards in the industry we have supported the introduction of CE marking and have been giving our members guidance and support on CE marking.” Before a door company can CE mark fire-resisting doorsets and shutters, they must carry out product testing, implement a factory production control system, obtain product certification from a notified body and issue Declarations of Performance. Technical guides and comprehensive information on CE marking is available from the DHF website, www.dhfonline.org.uk . WELDIT APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR Luton based Weldit, one of the UK?s leading manufacturers of sheet metal products, specialising in Kick Plates, Finger Plates, Vents and Bespoke Design to the trade, have named Raj Ramoutar as their new Managing Director. Commenting on his appointment Raj Ramoutar said: “I am extremely pleased to be joining Weldit at this very exciting time and following the significant investment in a purpose built Head Office and manufacturing facility over the last 12 months, Weldit has increased its production capacity & capability and is now perfectly poised to build on this strong foundation. “With my industry knowledge and background in Sales and Service along with Product and Operations with companies such as Ironmongery Direct, Fortnum & Mason, Cath Kidston and Littlewoods I am excited by the possibility that we can move forward and offer our customers a better service and products”. Weldit’s Chairman Martin Pritchard added: “I am confident that under Raj’s leadership, and with our continuous investment in the business we have a fantastic opportunity to grow whilst continuing to manufacture quality products”. Weldit has been in the business since 1958 and supplies bespoke sheet metal products in various materials to suit any market including Schools, Retail, Colleges, Sports Stadiums, Hospitals, Offices and Hotels etc. Specialising in non-ferrous materials. Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper and High Impact Plastics, Weldit are able to undertake most forms of fabrication in house including, cutting, drilling, punching and finishing. Facilities include powder coating, guillotine, polishing, satinising, CNC design and manufacture, riveting and other hand tool operations. The Company pride themselves on their ability to respond to customers’ demands and deadlines, whilst maintaining the level of quality and services that is required in a competitive environment. For further information visit www.welditnfs.com Images courtesy: Teckentrup UK Limited & Teckentrup GmbH & Co. KG