Door Industry Journal - Summer 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk METADOR JOINS SECURED BY DESIGN Britannia Metador is pleased to announce that it has become members of Secured by Design, accrediting and recognising that its Defender Xtreme security door provides an effective measure in preventing and reducing crime. The Middlesbrough based company is one of the UK’s leading steel security door manufacturers and a family run business with experience in the security industry spanning over 25 years. The scheme is acknowledged by the UK Police, Home Office and several local authorities, and is part of a long established national project which focusses on the design and security of new and refurbished homes, commercial premises and car parks. Its membership now allows police forces to recommend them and its Secured by Design product to home owners, commercial property owners, architects and housing associations who are looking to strengthen their premises’ security. To become a Secured by Design member, companies must produce security products that pass certified standards and independent tests, as nominated by the police service. The standards and related tests must demonstrate product effectiveness in preventing or reducing crime, usually by resistance to physical attack and other common burglary methods. This is not a simple process and is reserved only for products that provide the highest possible security measures. Metador’s Defender Xtreme range is now Secured by Design, joining their other standards and accreditations such as CE Marking, ISO 9001 and BS 476 (fire doors), in ensuring that they deliver a first-class security product that meets its customers’ requirements, on time, every time. Britannia Metador Managing Director, Simon Evershed said: “We are pleased to announce that we are now a member of Secured by Design, the flagship UK police initiative to help ‘design out’ crime using high-quality, innovative products and processes. This is a great move forward for us in our company in the development of our Metador Defender Xtreme door set, which had to adhere to rigorous test standards required by the police to achieve the prestigious Secured by Design status.” Secured by Design supports the principles of ‘designing out crime’ through physical security and processes, and aims to place as many security enhanced products into as many buildings as possible. The scheme works with the industry and tests properties to create high level security standards, responding to trends in crime and providing input on many key areas. The majority of burglaries take place by breaking into the property through a door, either by forcing the lock or kicking it in, so making sure your doors are strong and secure is vital. For home owners, business owners and housing associations, ensuring your property is built with a Secured by Design product provides safety reassurance and security peace of mind. To find out more about Britannia Metador’s Secured by Design accredited Defender Xtreme, and its other products, visit their website: www.britanniametador.com . They’re always happy to discuss time frames and advise on requirements and specifications. SIMPLIFICATION ENDS HEADACHES FOR ARCHITECTS, DEVELOPERS AND CONTRACTORS KCC Architectural recently became the Irish distributor for Selo in Ireland. KCC had identified a demand for functional yet aesthetically pleasing riser doors that were aligned with the architects’ design intent and partnered with UK company Selo who’s vision, and core belief behind their product development, is to simplify interior design and functionality. The most beautiful design can be tarnished by a bank of ugly doors, and therefore Selo wanted to develop a door system that would not only look good but also blend inconspicuously into the rest of the design. Therefore, the Selo riser door system is designed to completely conceal the door frame and all fixings. Also, extensive testing has been carried out to cover for all fire and acoustic needs offering the most extensive and versatile range on the market to date. The Selo riser door system consists of the Quadra metal door system and the Una timber leaf doorset, providing a solution to suit any application. The Quadra Metal Door combines usability with discreet design to provide easy access and a completely smooth wall profile, no visible hinges with a fire resistance for up to 2 hours. A nice additional benefit to the system is that the system can then be painted with the same finish as the surrounding wall, creating a consistent, high-quality aesthetic finish. The Una door system utilises a timber door leaf with a fully concealed metal frame for situations where you require a timber door leaf rather than a metal one. Standard handles and locks can also be fitted to match the rest of the project. For more information on the Selo Riser door range you can contact KCC on +353 1 456 7421 or email sales@kccarchitectural.com . THE door industry journal summer 2017 111 doorsets