Door Industry Journal - Summer 2018

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 16 THE door industry journal summer 2018 Industry News Aluroll’s Matt and Barry Thank Door Industry for Donations Last summer Aluroll’s Matt Barber took part in a Leicester to Skegness bike ride to raise money for charity. He has just completed the ride again, this time with Production Manager, Barry Mahon. The route had increased to 86 miles, covering the busy city centres and country lanes. Their finishing time of 5 hours 10 minutes was a personal best for both cyclists, with Matt just pipping Barry to the post after a sprint finish. They were sponsored by members of the door industry including Somfy, GfA, UK Roller Shutters and Arridge Garage Doors. Thanks to these generous donations Matt and Barry raised £600 for Loubob’s Legacy. This Brain Tumour Research charity was set up in memory of Louis Kenney, Matt’s friend’s son, who sadly passed away age 13. Matt said: “Our suppliers and customers are always really supportive with charity events and I’d like to thank everybody who donated. I’m glad I beat last year’s time, and we managed to raise more money too. Brain tumour research is very underfunded and I want to help any way I can. The long-term goal is to raise a million pounds to fund a research centre in Louis’ name”. If you would like to make a donation please call 0800 977 8975 and ask to speak to Matt or Barry. Top Marks for GEZE UK Duo When it comes to ‘knowing their stuff’’ GEZE UK staff always give 100 per cent which has been proven by the results of recent professional exams. Rachel Cox, Project Design Team Leader and Matt Lovatt, Field Operations Supervisor, have joined the ‘100 per cent club’ by achieving maximum marks in their Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) BS EN 16005 Authorised Technicians exam. They are two of just nine people who have achieved 100 per cent in the history of the ADSA exam which was introduced in March 2014. Other members of this elite set include fellow GEZE UK colleagues Dan Stack, Stephen Maynard and Nat Stanswood who all achieved maximum marks in previous years. This means that more than half those who gained 100 per cent are GEZE UK employees. BS EN 16005 is the European Standard that is the code of practice for safety in use of automatic doors for pedestrian use. All pedestrian automatic doors installed since April 2013 must comply with the BS EN 16005 standard. ADSA has developed the exam to ensure that member’s employees understand and comply with it. Candidates must achieve 72 per cent to pass. Kaz Spiewakowski, GEZE UK managing director, said: “We are very proud of Rachael and Matt’s achievement. We pride ourselves in the expertise our teams offer to clients and this goes to prove how committed they are to delivering that. I would like to wish them the warmest congratulations on their success.” Said Dave Hill, managing director of ADSA: “GEZE UK has always provided their employees with the full one-and-a-half days training package for the Standards Authorised Technician Course and this has delivered an above average success rate. Out of 1800 persons who have taken the exam nine have passed with 100 per cent of which five worked for GEZE UK. This proves the value of face to face training and the investment GEZE UK have made in education.” www.geze.co.uk Matt Lovatt, Field Operations Supervisor and Rachel Cox, Project Design Team Leader receive bottles of Champagne from ADSA to celebrate their achievements.