Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

Benefits of achieving certification Approved companies will be able to issue NSI/DHF Certificates of Compliance to the owners and operators of installations completed in compliance with the code. DHF TS 011:2016, the Code of Practice for the Installation and Maintenance of Powered Gates, can be downloaded from the DHF website: http://www.dhfonline.org.uk/publications-gates- automation.aspx Companies interested in achieving certification for their powered gates business should contact the NSI Applications Team on: DD: 01628 764855 E: applications@nsi.org.uk For more information on powered gate safety, visit: www.dhfonline.org.uk/powered-gates- group.aspx THE door industry journal summer 2016 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 27 industry news “Leeds Castle in Kent has benefited from the installation of a wide range of safe automated security systems including barriers, automated swing gates, solar powered gate automation and door and gate entry systems. These gates installed at Leeds Castle are safe. This is because they have been correctly installed, incorporate obstacle detection technologies and other safety devices and are subject to regular inspection and maintenance”. FAMILIAR FACE TO DRIVE SALES FOR AMO SECURITY AMO Security is continuing its growth plans with the addition of a new Sales Director. Some of you may be familiar with him though - as it is Andrew Crookes, also MD of AMO Security! Andrew will be meeting customers up and down the country to ensure successful sales and installations of AMO Security’s shutters, awnings and patio roofs. Andrew commented: “It made sense for me to move into sales as well as managing the day to day running of the business. I have the knowledge and experience of AMO Security’s products and I love to meet customers and to make sure that they are happy with our service.” AMO Security has been successfully trading since 1989 when the business was established by the late Peter Hudson. The business has remained in the family and has gone from strength to strength under the management of Andrew and Rachael Crookes (Peter’s daughter). Rachael will take over the main operation of the business following Andrew’s step into sales, alongside Nigel Pearson, Operations Manager and Robin Morphett, Production Manager. AMO Security’s core products are its steel roller shutters which are used country-wide to protect businesses. Whilst AMO’s shading products include patio roofs, awnings, canopies and verandas for commercial as well as home use. AMO Security is part of The AMO Group, which includes the domestic home improvement brand Lakeland Home Innovations (www.lakelandhomeinnovations.co.uk) . The AMO Group acquired Lakeland Awnings in 2014 to establish Lakeland Home Innovations, which provides a range of contemporary solutions including glass houses, patio roofs, retractable awnings and garage doors. For more details about AMO Security’s extensive product range visit www.amosecurity.co.uk or call 03300 990 153.