Door Industry Journal - Winter 2012

winter 2012 THE door industry journal 13 LIG gets a VIP visit at Big 5 Laidlaw Interiors Group (LIG) welcomes Prime Minister, David Cameron, on opening day in Dubai 19 New GIGA industrial door operators from Sommer Sommer launching a range of high performance operators for industrial doors in the second quarter of 2013. 27 Alutech components: easy to use and fit In this article Alutech explain the features and benefits of their roller door components. 44 Why the architect will benefit from specifying doorsets In this article, the Door & Hardware Federation outlines the benefits of choosing the complete doorset. 45 Easydor opens the door to easier access New Easydor is an eco friendly wireless door operator that also acts as a door closer. 51 Union never forgets a classic UNION is staying true to its roots with the continued availability of its traditional, Classic mortice lock range. 56 Urgent safety checks must be carried out on electric gates urges DHF This call from the DHF comes after an inquest found that an unsafe powered gate contributed to a tragic death of a young child. 59 New PAYE system ‘imposes new burdens’ on SMEs HM Revenue & Customs’ new PAYE system, known as Real Time Information (RTI), will create new burdens for smaller businesses, which some will find difficult to cope with, according to the Insitute of Chartered Accountants. 60 Workplace temperature As winter approaches and the temperatures fall even lower, this article explains what obligations you may have as an employer. 61 Duty is in the eyes of the beholder Road safety charity the IAM is advising motorists on keeping your eyesight in check when behind the wheel. 62 IDA Expo 2013 Nashville, USA Circle your calendar. Place the date in your Outlook. Tie a string around your finger, but don’t forget the dates of the IDA Expo™ 2013 ... May 8-11 in Nashville, Tenessee. 64 Mad wife disease A guy was sitting quietly reading his paper when his wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head with a magazine... Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk contents 5 industry news industrial doors garage doors doorsets building hardware powered gates employment & legal motoring & transport across the pond take a break 6 14 21 43 fire & security 45 46 54 60 61 62 64 classifieds/ advertising 65 6 For peace of mind, always choose a CE marked product from a DHF member supplier Are you specifying industrial doors and shutters? business news 58