Door Industry Journal - Winter 2016

winter 2016 THE door industry journal Christmas is fast approaching and I’m sure you’re starting to wind down, ready to enjoy an extended and well-deserved break. But, before you reach for the mince pies and crack open the wine, please take the time to cast your eye over our latest issue. In the summer, you may remember I talked about the consequences of Brexit for the door industry. I also promised you some more information on the subject. I’m as good as my word – on page 16 you’ll find an article by Mark McEvoy, commercial director for Garage Door Systems in Ballymena, that analyses the fallout from Brexit and what it means for your business. I do urge you to read this, as Brexit will undoubtedly have an effect. You may have noticed that post-referendum price increases are already being felt by the industry as a whole. As Mark says, this is no time to adopt a ‘close your eyes and wait and see’ attitude – we all need to understand what’s happening and adapt accordingly. On page 6 you’ll find another cautionary tale, as the company responsible for the metal door that injured Harrison Ford at Pinewood Studios a couple of years ago, has been heavily fined. DHF CEO Bob Perry offers his analysis of the case and its implications. You’ll also find Bob on page 9, warning companies to be ‘compliant not complacent’ when it comes to supply and installation of doors and gates. This is reiterated and expanded upon on page 65, where you can read some valuable guidance from the DHF on how to comply when fitting a new powered roller garage door, as well as the safety issues to watch out for. Finally, thank you to all our readers, advertisers and contributors for your support throughout 2016. I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk welcome Advertising and Editorial The Door Industry Journal PO Box 508 Warninglid Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5GY T: 01444 464147 F: 01444 464148 E: mail@doorindustryjournal.co.uk Design Agency Freelance Design & Graphics Warninglid Lane Warninglid West Sussex RH17 5TQ T: 01444 461796 F: 01444 461596 E: info@freelance-design.co.uk The Door Industry Journal is an independently produced and edited trade publication which is published by Avalon Innovations LLP on behalf of the door, hardware and gate industries, with support and guidance provided by The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) and other carefully selected industry bodies. Content is collated from specially sourced articles and from press releases supplied by a variety of contributors who operate within the door, hardware and gate industries, including the DHF and their various industry group members. The content covers these sectors of the door, hardware and gate industry: industrial doors, garage doors, entrance doors, doorsets, fire and security, building hardware, ironmongery, locks and powered gates. Also included is content on complementary products and services relevant to these industries. Companies selling to the any of the above industry sectors wishing to find out more about advertising or having articles published in the Door Industry Journal should visit our website at www.doorindustryjournal.co.uk or download our media pack at www.dijonline.co.uk . This document provides full details of advertising rates and the associated technical data required to place advertising, featured articles or editorial in the Door Industry Journal, in addition to other services such as graphic design, copywriting, leaflet insertion and database rental for mailings etc. Alternatively, to obtain further information, discuss your advertising requirements or to enquire about special features and advertorials, please call us on 01444 464147 or send an email to advertising@doorindustryjournal.co.uk . Door Industry Journal is a trading style of Avalon Innovations LLP. Company No. OC364751 Derek Hibbart, Editor, Door Industry Journal 3 Follow us on Twitter @DoorIndustryJnl Cover photo: © Image courtesy of Adobe Stock