Door Industry Journal - Summer 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 38 THE door industry journal summer 2017 industry news YALE EXAMINES FUTURE SMART HOME TRENDS AT FIT SHOW Smart home security was the focus for Yale at this year’s FIT Show, and this was a decision that proved to pay off as the stand scooped the award for ‘Best Stand Under 80m 2 ’ at the FIT Show Awards. The security experts showcased their exciting range of connected security products on stand, as well as presenting a seminar slot which saw Neil Vann, Market Regional Manager at ASSA ABLOY UK, discuss future trends in home automation. Paul Atkinson, Sales & Commercial Director for Yale, commented: “We are already seeing significant interest in the smart security market as homeowners, housebuilders and retailers are beginning to recognise the benefits of being able to remotely access home security systems from anywhere in the world, via a smartphone or tablet. We see this as a revolutionary shift that is coming our way driven outside of our industry by the tech companies. “We always support our customers at the FIT Show, however the main reason we decided to take a stand ourselves this year was to showcase our exciting range of connected security products, with the aim of inspiring our customers to consider how they can create business models taking advantage of this trend.” Paul continues: “The appetite for smart products amongst homeowners provides fabricators, installers, retailers and housebuilders with an opportunity to invest in new door and window products that will open up lucrative new revenue streams and position their offering at the forefront. “This year’s FIT Show has been bigger and better than ever. The move to the NEC is a clear reflection of the growth that both the show itself, and industry as a whole, has experienced in recent years. “It was great to see so many visitors through the doors across the three days. The FIT Show has provided us with the perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between the manufacturers and distributors of products, like us, and the companies and individuals that fabricate and install them. It also provided us with a great opportunity to network with our customers and potential new stockists, as well meeting face-to-face with key press contacts. “We look forward to seeing you all at the next FIT Show in 2019!” For further information about Yale Door and Window Solutions, please visit www.yaledws.co.uk follow @yaledws on Twitter, or alternatively call 01902 366800. BRITAIN’S BEST BACON BUTTY LOCATIONS REVEALED Britain’s best bacon butties have been revealed, following a month-long hunt. As part of the nation-wide competition, tradespeople were asked to nominate the butty establishment they feel makes the country’s best bacon sandwich - whether that’s a café, restaurant, hotel or roadside van. JoJo’s Breakfast Bar in Gloucester; Burger Dan’s in Norwich; Sparks Will Fry in Widnes; Giltbrook Cob Shop in Nottingham; Straw Kitchen in Warwickshire; The Kitchen Table in West Hampstead; Ockham Bites in Surrey; the Lunch Box in Kent; Hackney City Farm in London and Castle Café in Northwich have been crowned the winners of IronmongeryDirect’s Britain’s Best Bacon Butty competition. After receiving hundreds of entries for the competition, IronmongeryDirect revealed the top 10 establishments across the country, as voted for by tradespeople. All 10 winners have been placed on to a dedicated Bacon Butty map, which highlights where in the UK tradespeople can get their hands on the best bacon sandwiches. So, wherever they are on a job, hardworking tradespeople can make sure they start their day off in the right way with a hearty breakfast.