Door Industry Journal - Winter 2012

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 12 THE door industry journal winter 2012 industry news THE 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE The lectures took place this year on a cruise ship sailing from Finland to Sweden. The themes were on Sustainability and the Construction Products Regulations. The guest speakers were both from Scandinavia. (Scandinavia itself being the relevant place to hold these lectures, due to the fact they have always placed a high priority on environment and sustainability.) Matti Virtenan The first speaker Mr Matti Virtenan is from Finland. He is a building Counsellor from the Finish Environmental Ministry. His lecture on: Construction Products Regulations (CPR) - New Rules, Old Targets, Rising Standards. Our Finnish Chairman, Jorma Sirén, regularly meets with Virtenan to discuss CPR regarding the Lock and Hardware Industry. Virtenan’s lecture raised the following points:- • That there will be the mandatory use of harmonised products with CE Markings. And if the product does not belong to the scope of harmonised standard, then manufacturers can apply for European Technical Approval (ETA). • That it is for member states to decide how to implement harmonised products, and to make amendments. Virtenan began by saying ‘Regulations are never finished - they need to evolve! And because of this we find ourselves open to many interpretations.’ He added ‘In some countries, CE Marking isn’t mandatory. In other countries implementation is unclear; there may be a lack of understanding o r, indeed, an unwillingnes s to modify their own regulations. And consequentially, steps need to be taken to change from CDP to CPR by July 2013.’ The six essential basic requirements for construction works remains the same, but with the new addition of a seventh, which is: Sustainable use of natural resources. Virtenan’s presentation also covered the Mandatory Declaration of Performance (DoP) and how important it is for the manufacturers to understand how to proceed with the principle of the CPR. His lecture ended in a lively debate over conformity and the new sustainability rules, which we intend to make a topic on the Frequently Asked Question pages of the ARGE website. Download available - A download of Matti Virtenan’s lecture is available on our new ARGE website www.arge.org/resources Continued on page 47. EGD HELPING MAINTAIN YOUR COMPANY BRAND EGD (Easygates Distribution) is offering their customers laser branded products and CE marking plates. A twenty thousand pound investment into laser equipment means that EGD does this in house with minimal turnaround times. Everything from photocells, intercoms, junction boxes to keyfobs can be laser marked with your company logo and contact details. Serial numbers can be added to remote controls for asset tracking. The marine grade stainless CE plaq ues are available in a number of sizes and give an indelible marking method as the regulations require. The overall effect gives a more powerful company brand and advertises your company to others. EGD offers this service as part of their bespoke attitude to a customer’s needs. “By meeting with customers and discussing their needs we try to bespoke solutions directly for them in the way of equipment, training, safety and branding. This new investment allows us to supply quality personalised automation products with small minimum quantities and with a fast turnaround time” said Tony Gooding, director at Easygates distribution. A Free personalised sample of a CE marking plaque is available by emailing your company logo (preferably in vector format) to Tony@easygates.co.uk For more information call EGD on 0845 054 5070. IT’S SHOWTIME FOR HÖRMANN Hörmann has confirmed it will be attending both the Homebuilding and Renovating Show and the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) at the NEC in March 2013. Held every three years, the IMHX exhibition is one of the biggest shows of its kind in Europe and runs from Tuesday 19th of March through to Friday 22nd. As a true one-stop- shop for loading bays and equipment, as well as doors, Hörmann are able to demonstrate their innovative approach to a pan-European audience. Over-lapping with the IMHX, the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the UK’s biggest, dedicated self-build & renovation event. Running from Thursday 21st March until Sunday 24th this is the biggest show where ideas, help, advice and suppliers are sought by homeowners from across the country. To see the latest developments for both the domestic and industrial markets Hörmann can be seen on stand number E139 in Hall 5 at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show and on stand D80 in Hall 20 for the IMHX exhibition.