Door Industry Journal - Winter 2016

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk industry news 15 THE door industry journal winter 2016 BLUESKY CERTIFICATION RECOGNISED BY SECURED BY DESIGN Bluesky Certification has achieved recognition by Secured By Design for its certification for its Enhanced Security Door and Window schemes to PAS 24. This follows Bluesky Certification achieving accreditation for product certification to ISO/IEC 17065:2012 with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). “Our aim is to provide a one stop shop for companies manufacturing or installing doors, windows, glass and fire resistant products. Acceptance by Secured By Design is crucial for a certification body operating in the door and window industry and therefore achieving this recognition was key.” More details of the services offered by Bluesky Certification can be found at www.blueskycert.com or by calling 01753 303828. Two new appointments at ASSA ABLOY Security Doors ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, has appointed a new Sales Director and Area Sales Manager. In his new role as Sales Director, Kevin Campbell will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful sales strategy, as well as managing and coordinating the ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ sales team and activity. With 27 years in the door industry covering sales and operations roles, Kevin brings a wealth of experience to his new position. As the new Area Sales Manager for the Midlands and North West, Claire Boardman will be generating contract sales and creating partnership agreements for selected trade customers. Bringing an array of skills to her new role, Claire has 14 years experience working for Accent Hansen, where she held a position as a National Sales Manager. Kevin Campbell, Sales Director at ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, said: “I am excited to be working for the global leader in door opening solutions and looking forward to utilising my industry experience to grow sales.” Claire Boardman, Area Sales Manager for the Midlands and North West, said: “I’m looking forward to building relationships with new and existing ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ customers, in order to introduce them to a host of innovative new products.” Brian Sofley, Managing Director at ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, said: “Innovation is at the heart of our organisation, so we are delighted to welcome Kevin and Claire to the team, who I’m sure will be able to use their extensive experience in the industry to bring some new ideas to ASSA ABLOY Security Doors. “It is currently an exciting time for us, as we have a number of high profile projects underway, I’m looking forward to having some new faces in the team, to play their part in driving the company forward.” For further information, please visit http://www.assaabloy.co.uk/Security-Doors