Door Industry Journal - Winter 2017

IMPROVED WEATHER AND SECURITY TESTING CAPABILITIES FOR WEDNESBURY LABORATORY Exova Group Limited (Exova), which was recently acquired by Element Materials Technology (Element) to create one, world-class global testing services partner, has invested in both weather and security testing rigs at its Wednesbury, UK, laboratory to improve the quality of services to customers. The new equipment will be utilised for weather and security testing doors and windows to BS 6375-1, including air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance. Having previously accommodated weather test samples up to four metres high and three metres wide, Element is now increasing this ability with an additional weather rig able to accept test samples up to a maximum of five metres wide and four metres high. The laboratory’s security testing capability has also increased with another new rig that will fit samples up to five metres wide and three metres high, giving the facility three security rigs that can be utilised to test simultaneously. A customer requiring a full initial type test program on both doors and windows will be able to carry out the four weather and security tests simultaneously on different test rigs. This will mean test programmes that would have taken several days can now be completed in a fraction of the time. Rob Veitch, EVP Fire and Building Products, Element, said: “This investment offers a unique service in the industry. With two weather testing rigs running simultaneously, we will be able to offer customers faster turnaround times, shorter test duration and less client time on site. Our increased capacity for larger test samples will also better accommodate our customers’ evolving technical requirements.” Element provides testing to British, European and International standards for Secured by Design, CE marking and individual specifier requirements for doors and windows. Secured by Design is the national police crime prevention initiative, which has worked closely with Element and the industry to help set security standards for doors and windows. For more information visit www.element.com or www.exova.com . ALUROLL TEAM EXPANDS WITH NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGER AND APPRENTICES Aluroll has appointed new team members recently, including Health and Safety and Quality Manager Andy Hall. The role’s responsibilities include maintenance of quality management systems and the transition from ISO 9001 to ISO 9001:2015. Andy’s background includes 15 years’ experience within facilities management for BT where he was responsible for managing health and safety systems. This experience will be used to review current procedures and ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards. Andy said: “I am looking forward to maintaining Aluroll’s reputation for offering the best quality products in the marketplace. I have already started working closely with the production and sales teams to help Aluroll reach its full potential while maintaining safe working practices”. Andy joins the ever-growing Aluroll team and other recent additions include two apprentices. Alex Griffiths has joined the marketing department and Jake Crutchley is working with the new product development team. Aluroll works closely with SBC Training, Shropshire’s leading apprenticeship provider, to ensure all apprentices receive the highest level of training and support. A range of programmes has been adopted, enabling development within manufacturing, engineering, marketing and administration. For more information on Aluroll visit www.aluroll.co.uk . THE door industry journal winter 2017 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 33 industry news Andy Hall, Alex Griffiths and Jake Crutchley