Door Industry Journal - Summer 2021

summer 2021 THE door industry journal Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Advertising and Editorial The Door Industry Journal PO Box 508 Warninglid Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5GY T: 01444 464147 F: 01444 464148 E: mail@doorindustryjournal.- Design Agency Freelance Design & Graphics PO Box 508 Warninglid Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5GY T: 01444 461796 F: 01444 461596 E: info@freelance-design.co.uk Advisory Partner The Door & Hardware Federation The Barn Shuttington Fields Farm Main Road Shuttington Tamworth B79 0HA T: 01827 52337 F: 01827 310827 Printed Circulation: Door Industry Journal is a controlled free circulation publication and is available free of charge only to personnel who fall within our defined criteria. Copies are available on subscription to persons or companies who do not qualify. Our current printed circulation is just under 5000 copies. Digital Circulation: Our current digital circulation reaches around 12,500 readers. Annual Subscription Rates: £17.95 (UK), £29.95 (EU), £38.95 (Rest of World) To subscribe visit: www.doorindustryjournal.co.uk 3 Follow us on Twitter @DoorIndustryJnl The Door Industry Journal is an independently produced and edited trade publication which is published by Avalon Innovations LLP on behalf of the door, hardware and gate industries, with support and guidance provided by The Door and Hardware Federation (dhf) and other carefully selected industry bodies. Companies selling to the any of the above industry sectors wishing to find out more about advertising or having articles published in the Door Industry Journal should visit our website at www.doorindustryjournal.co.uk or download our media pack at www.dijonline.co.uk . Alternatively, to obtain further information, discuss your advertising requirements or to enquire about special features and advertorials, please call us on 01444 464147 or send an email to advertising@doorindustryjournal.co.uk . Door Industry Journal is a trading style of Avalon Innovations LLP. Company No. OC364751 Derek Hibbart, Editor, Door Industry Journal welcome It’s ‘Freedom Day’ as I write. So, by the time you’re reading this, things should be a step further to normality. Opening up is great news for the many businesses that, unlike our various industries, have been severely impacted by all the lockdowns. With our new freedoms in mind, we lead this issue of the DIJ on the forthcoming FIT Show. This is the first chance in around 18 months for us all to get back to what we know and visit a major trade show. FIT Show 2021 is set to make a grand entrance at the NEC in September (26-28). This year it’s opened up to more of the door industry, shifting from the previous focus on the window sector. But first you have the delights of the DIJ to enjoy. Here’s a peek at what else is inside: • IronmongeryDirect: Advice on keeping your premises secure – page 16 • SWS UK: MD Kevin Lindeque celebrates his 20 Years’ service – page 22 • SWR Trade Spares: Rebrands and commits to ‘Go Beyond’ – page 32 • Garador: Historical adverts tell a story of a different time – page 47 • Thermador-UK: Celebrate producing their 2000th roller door – page 66 • IN2 Access: 5 Solutions for industrial door sensing & safety – page 93 • Bft Automation: Are you up to speed on automated gates? – page 98 • Boss Scrigno: Seven great reasons to choose pocket doors – page 110 • Doorsets vs Traditionally Hung - which side are you on? – page 114 • Stairways: Leads way in fire safety innovation with PinPoint – page 116 • ASSA CLIQ® Remote: Future-proofs the Hean Castle Estate - page 125 That’s more than enough to keep you amused on the beach! So, I’ll leave you to have a good read. Whether you’re home or abroad, please enjoy your break and have a well-deserved rest. I will be back again in November.