Door Industry Journal - Winter 2016

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 28 THE door industry journal winter 2016 industry news WHY 2017 IS THE YEAR FOR MLA EXPO MLA Expo is a must-see for all things Locksmithing, door hardware, physical security etc. within the security arena. Now in its 19th iteration, MLA Expo has cemented itself as Europe’s largest exhibition of its type. 2017 sees the show doubling in size to occupy 2 halls at the purpose built exhibition venue Telford International Centre. The event sees not only the biggest sponsorship deal to date - signed with Brisant Security, supplier of the Sold Secure SS312 Diamond approved cylinder Ultion - but with the inclusion of ‘The Garage’, an area dedicated to auto Locksmithing. ‘The Garage’ is being run in collaboration with the Auto Locksmiths Association (ALA), sponsorship for this section has been secured from renowned key blank and key machine producer, Silca. Despite it being 12 months away, around 70% of the stand allocation has already been snapped up by suppliers keen to promote their products and services to the thousands of locksmiths, specifiers, architects, police, insurers etc. who flock to the show. There’s truly something for everyone. Visitors can obtain show-exclusive discounts from a variety of leading locksmith suppliers, take part in industry renowned training courses as well as gain Continued Professional Development (CPD) points from attending the show. With free and quick entry, free on-site parking and discounts on a plethora of local hotels (including on-site) MLA Expo ensures that visitors can enjoy a hassle-free experience. To find out more about the show, please visit the MLA website here:- http://www.locksmiths.co.uk/mla-expo/ If you’re interested in exhibiting, then e-mail the association’s director:- steffan.george@locksmiths.co.uk 7 LAIDLAW’S COMMITMENT TO TRAINING CONFIRMED WITH RIBA-APPROVED CPDS Architects and construction professionals can use Laidlaw’s high quality RIBA- approved material to get ahead with their careers. And because Laidlaw is an approved member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, it means that any of the four modules available are worth double the points under the RIBA CPD system. Access for All, which is an approved core curriculum subject, focuses on the requirements of the Equality Act and covers topics including door opening force, accessibility and performance criteria. Handrails and Balustrades: The Specifiers’ Guide also looks at the Equality Act and requirements for handrails and balustrades, while the Helping to Specify Architectural Ironmongery module, covers specification procedures, Declaration of Performance Certification and how to schedule a typical building. The fourth CPD module on integrated doorsets looks at the meaning of CE marking, the benefits of an integrated doorset, standards, finishes, hardware selection and specialist requirements. Each module comprises a 50-minute seminar, working models, literature and handouts. JD (UK) GIVE A HELPING HAND TO LOCAL YOUNGSTERS JD (UK) Ltd, UK distributors of Alutech Sectional Garage Doors and Roller Door components, jumped at the chance to invest in their local community when they were recently contacted by Zach from Ossett Secondary School. To provide support for youngsters who do not flourish in an academic environment, local schools reach out to responsible employers to offer learning in the workplace. General Manager, Paul Hargreaves commented: “Having young people in the office has proven to be a great learning experience, not just for the student themselves but also for the whole JD team”. Paul works closely with Zach from Ossett School to ensure the support and mentoring offered to students is adding real value to their education. Paul continued: “Being able to make a positive contribution to our local community has been a real privilege. After all, today’s school students will be tomorrow’s employees and putting the right skills in the hands of young people, in a working environment, has proven to be a wonderful learning experience for the students. It really shows what can be achieved when employers and schools work closely together.”