OPEN DOORS Sustainability …….. what a big topic. Sustainability is a vast and complex subject, with many different threads that sometimes make it difficult to keep up to date with the relevant legislation and guidelines affecting our members. The expression ‘can’t see the wood for the trees’ comes to mind. So, to address this, here at dhf, we have set up a Sustainability Working Group comprising staff and representatives from each of our six product groups. The initial meeting held in April focused on defining the objectives of the Group, particularly how we could best support our members. This resulted in agreeing 3 main benefits that we could realistically deliver as follows: 1. Create awareness and pass on relevant information 2. Identify potential benefits and opportunities 3. Provide support where it is reasonable and practicable Initial work areas identified at the meeting include (a) Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) and (b) Producing an Introductory Sustainability Guide for dhf members. Additionally, in line with the government’s green agenda, which emphasises reducing carbon footprints, promoting renewable energy and one area we’re particularly interested in, implementing sustainable practices across industries. One such area that has become increasingly important is Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and dhf has been active since 2017 in offering 14 generic EPDs for building hardware components. These EPDs have recently been renewed and will be valid until March 2029 … please see the full article on page 8. By addressing these key areas, dhf aims to help our members navigate the complexities of sustainability, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Together, we can make meaningful progress towards a sustainable future and start to see what the wood looks like again. A regular comment column, brought to you by Bob Perry, CEO, Door and Hardware Federation For more information, please visit www.dhfonline.org.uk THE door industry journal summer 2024 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Bob Perry, dhf CEO Garador Celebrates Football Success Keen football supporters at leading garage door manufacturer Garador are looking forward to an exciting new season after Yeovil Town’s promotion back into the National League. Garador is a major sponsor of the Yeovil Town football team. Garador’s managing director, Jon Watson, said: “It is really great news to see our local football team enjoying so much success now. It the past they have had a roller coaster ride of wins and losses, from progressing all the way to the Championships just ten years ago to a number of unfortunate losses. “Now, with this latest promotion, they are firmly back on track and we are delighted to sponsor them for the 2024-25 season in the National League. We wish them all the best.” Garador’s headquarters and major garage door manufacturing plant is based on the outskirts of Yeovil and the company is deeply committed to supporting the local community. Garador actively supports a number of local organisations and charities and is dedicated to making a positive impact in our area. Erratum Re: ‘Ellard sees major growth through new starters across the company’. In our Spring issue on page 29, we incorrectly captioned an image of Lee Smith as Stuart Topping. Correctly captioned images are shown below. We wish to apologise unreservedly to Ellard for this error happening. Lee Smith Stuart Topping
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